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In an age of distraction, streaming giant has opted for simpler, more obvious storylines to allow casual viewers to stay engaged.

Plot twist! How Netflix is fighting for your attention

Streaming services know you’re on your phone while you watch their content. A Netflix insider reveals how the writing room has changed to combat your distraction.

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The first season of Shogun is streaming on Disney Plus.

Shogun creators tease what to expect in season two

Shogun season two will start production in January and while the creators were reticent to share too many details, they dropped a few choice nuggets.

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The Beast in Me.

The joy of watching two stars who know what they’re doing

Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys face off in Netflix thriller The Beast in Me. The story is fine, but the performances are brilliant.

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Nine weather presenter Amber Sherlock will depart the network.

Channel Nine presenter breaks silence over sudden axing

The seasoned TV personality said it’s the ‘end of an era’ and sent a warning to colleagues.

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Sydney Sweeney arrives at the AFI Fest premiere of Christy on October 25 in Los Angeles.

What the movies need from Sydney Sweeney

The career of Sydney Sweeney seems like a foretaste of a shallow future. From jeans to memes, Sweeney is a big cultural presence but her films continue to have little cultural impact.

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Run is coming to Binge on New Year's Day.

 First look at new Brenden Abbott ‘Postcard Bandit’ TV show

Binge has released a trailer for its new series about Brenden Abbott, aka ‘The postcard Bandit’, which will drop all episodes at once this New Year’s Day.

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Dr Himanshu Brahambhatt  and Dr Jennifer MacDiarmid, pictured in Central Park, first began their biotech company 24 years ago.

SBS doco charts Aussie cancer scientists’ epic quest

The Cancer Killers follows two Australian scientists as they fight against the odds to bring a potentially game-changing cancer treatment to the world.

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Jimmy Kimmel and Cleto Escobedo III (right) pose for a photo on the field before Game One of the 2024 World Series.

Heartbreak as Jimmy Kimmel announces tragic news

The late-night US TV star has spoken about the death of one of his most beloved, Jimmy Kimmel Live! team members.

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Stranger Things season five launch.

Stranger Things creators on their 10 ‘wild’ years

It’s the end of an era for Stranger Things fans, and even more so for the twin brothers who created the insanely popular series.

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V for Vendetta starring Hugo Weaving.

How will a new V for Vendetta address the Trump era?

A TV adaptation of V for Vendetta is in development at HBO. The original graphic novel was an indictment of Thatcherism, the 2006 movie was a comment on George W. Bush. What could a new version say?

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Big Brother 2025.

What even is the point of Big Brother in 2025?

Twenty-four years ago, voyeurism in itself was a compelling, singular selling point. Now, it’s just normal life. Can Big Brother’s return actually work?

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Molly McNearney is an executive producer and co-head writer on Jimmy Kimmel Live!,

‘We’re fighting’: Kimmel’s wife cuts off Trump-voting family

Jimmy Kimmel’s wife admits she’s cut ties with family members over their support for Donald Trump, saying her husband is ‘out there fighting this man’.

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Annabel Crabb's Civic Duty is coming to ABC.

Can Annabel Crabb make Aussie politics interesting?

Annabel Crabb is on a one-woman mission to make people care about politics. But is she fighting a losing battle?

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Kim Kardashian failed the California Bar Exam. (AP PHOTO)

TV lawyer Kim Kardashian fails California Bar Exam

Though she plays a lawyer on TV, the star has failed the California Bar Exam, the final step in her long and well documented journey to become an attorney.

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There’s much to like about the first episode of the new SBS drama Reckless.

New Aussie drama puts Fremantle on the map

This week we’re embracing a new local drama, checking out Claire Danes’ latest TV project, eyeballing the new Big Brother, blushing at a raunchy French drama, and embracing the insanity of Palm Royale.

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