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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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Being Eddie is coming to Netflix.

Everything worth watching on TV this week

Being Eddie, Big Brother Australia, Reckless, The Beast In Me and Palm Royale season two: here’s everything we’re dipping into on TV this week.

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Mel Tracina is stepping into the spotlight to host Big Brother on Ten.

Mel Tracina makes a Big leap in her TV career

From presenting on The Cheap Seats to hosting one of the world’s best-known reality TV franchises: it’s been a big year for Mel Tracina

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Damien Richardson has been found guilty of performing a gesture that "resembles a Nazi salute". (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Former Neighbours star found guilty over Nazi gesture

A former television soap star has been found guilty of making a gesture that resembles a Nazi salute, but showed ‘no loyalty or obedience’ to Hitler.

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Pluribus.

Mono-culture horror taps into hive mind fears

Vince Gilligan is back to mess with your minds, and his new series Pluribus is asking an urgent question for our times.

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Stranger Things season five returns on November 27.

WATCH: First five minutes of new Stranger Things

Stranger Things fans can now watch the first five minutes of the new season online, ahead of the final fifth season going to air on November 27.

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Death by Lightning.

Why this forgotten US assassination needs your attention

James Garfield rarely ranks high on the list of great American leaders, but he didn’t get a chance to prove his worth.

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Nobody Wants This. (L to R) Kristen Bell as Joanne, Adam Brody as Noah in episode 102 of Nobody Wants This.

Does ‘Nobody Wants This’ depict Jewish people fairly?

THE NEW YORK TIMES: One Jewish group decided to analyse the series. The discussion turned to the main critique of the show’s first season: its portrayal of Jewish women. 

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Don’t do Aussie dirty, US made TV isn’t the default.

Don’t do Aussies dirty, US made TV isn’t the default

Streamers will soon have to invest a minimum amount in Australian productions, but don’t wait, you can watch these today.

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Samantha Armytage is headed back to brekkie TV, albeit on a rival network.

Huge career move revealed for Samantha Armytage

After months of speculation, it has been confirmed TV veteran Samantha Armytage is headed back to her roots.

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