5+ day, 3+ hour ago (577+ words) Fans of Stranger Things are eagerly counting down the hours until the return of the beloved sci-fi fantasy series, following Netflix's release of the first five minutes, reports the Mirror. The popular Netflix show last graced our screens in 2022 and it's been a long wait for the fifth and final season, which is now almost upon us as audiences are treated to one final teaser before the premiere. The fifth season of Stranger Things will comprise eight episodes in total, mirroring the length of seasons one and three. The inaugural season made its debut back in 2016 when all episodes were released at once for viewers to binge-watch, a pattern that was also followed for the second and third seasons. Similarly, season five will be split into multiple parts. Here's a sneak peek at the release times and dates for Stranger…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago (1269+ words) With Halloween over and done with, it's only a matter of time before the shops are (even more) full of festive food, gifts and decor. The same goes for books too, with Christmas romcoms and festive murder mysteries set to line the shelves once more. The king of cosy fantasy is back with the latest instalment in the bestselling Legends & Lattes series. This time around, we follow foul-mouthed bookseller Fern as she decides to up sticks and start again, moving her life and business to the city of Thune. But despite getting off to a strong start, Fern quickly gets drunk and finds herself in the wagon of a notorious bounty hunter. With the return of some fan-favourite characters and a bigger focus on adventure than the previous books in the series, you'll soon find yourself totally immersed and reluctant…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (211+ words) Much-loved Doctor Who star Nabil Shaban has died at the age of 72. Best known for starring as Sil in six episodes of the original series, he reprised the role in podcast series The Monthly Adventures and in 2019 TV movie Sil and the Devil Seeds of Arodor. He alos played Sil in 2009 release The Lost Stories. In his extensive career, Nabil also starred as a market hustler in Children of Men in 2006, and was a writer on various projects including Morticia and A Different Hand. He co-founded the theatre company Graeae in the 70s, which helped to platform deaf, disabled and neurodivergent performers. Nabil was born with osteogenesis imperfecta " otherwise known as brittle bone disease " which affected the formation of his limbs. He used a wheelchair throughout his life and was inspired to create the company to help others in his situation…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago (543+ words) Stranger Things enthusiasts have been whipped into a frenzy as Netflix released the final trailer for season five, volume one, set to premiere on 27 November in the UK, reports the Mirror. The streaming giant had previously teased fans with the first five minutes of the upcoming season. Devoted followers of Stranger Things have flooded the comments section with their thoughts on the new footage from season five, expressing both excitement and sadness at the impending end of the beloved series. One fan shared: "This is so bittersweet. I am beyond excited, but also devastated to see it go." Another echoed: "Sad to see this show coming to an end soon. Been watching since 2017", while a third added: "Can't believe this is the last season. Truly one of the greatest series created. Thank you Duffer brothers." A fourth viewer remarked: "Can't…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago (374+ words) Prepare yourself for an extraordinary journey this afternoon (Saturday), as the science fiction masterpiece Star Wars: A New Hope arrives on television. The first instalment of the original Star Wars trilogy to grace cinemas, A New Hope, was a revolutionary film that transformed cinema and kick-started the blockbuster era. Under George Lucas's direction, the sweeping space opera rapidly evolved into a stunning cultural sensation after its 1977 debut. Through its combination of remarkable special effects, captivating storytelling, and memorable characters, the entire Star Wars original trilogy has remained essential viewing for science fiction enthusiasts and cinema aficionados alike. For viewers unfamiliar with the Star Wars franchise, A New Hope follows Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, a young farmhand from the arid planet Tatooine, who uncovers his genuine purpose after acquiring a peculiar droid carrying a distress signal from Carrie Fisher's captivating…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago (278+ words) A film by an Oscar-winning director with 94% on Rotten Tomatoes will soon be removed from Netflix. Snowpiercer is a 2013 post-apocalyptic action thriller film based on the French climate fiction graphic novel Le Transperceneige by Jacques Lob, Benjamin Legrand and Jean-Marc Rochette. The film was directed by Bong Joon Ho and written by Bong and Kelly Masterson. The recipient of numerous accolades, Bong has won three Oscars, two BAFTAs, and five Asian Film Awards. In 2017, he was included on Metacritic's list of the 25 best film directors of the 21st century. Film review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes reports that 94% of critics gave the film a positive rating, based on 267 reviews with an average score of 8.1/10. Metacritic assigned the film a weighted average score of 84 out of 100, based on 38 reviews from mainstream critics, indicating "universal acclaim". A. O. Scott wrote, in his review for The New…...

3+ week, 7+ hour ago (270+ words) One of Netflix's biggest shows to date is preparing to release its fifth and final season. The streaming platform has decided to tease audiences to the max by releasing the first five minutes of the new season to get fans excited. Created by The Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things debuted in 2016 and quickly became one of Netflix's most popular television series ever, with its fourth season alone amassing over 140.7M views globally. Rooted in 80s nostalgia, it boosted Kate Bush's track "Running Up That Hill" into the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the first time in its 38-year history. The series has also garnered over 70 awards worldwide, including Emmys'and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, and has been nominated for over 230 awards. The highly anticipated fifth and final season will be released later this year…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago (524+ words) Matt and Ross Duffer, the creative masterminds behind Netflix's phenomenally successful 80s-inspired series Stranger Things, have shared intimate details about the show's conclusion, reports the Mirror. The first volume of season five arrives on screens worldwide this week, following Netflix's strategic release of the opening five minutes and a gripping final trailer in the build-up to the premiere. Speaking to the Radio Times, the twin duo known as the Duffer Brothers offered fascinating behind-the-scenes revelations about shooting the concluding episode, which Matt characterised as "very emotional". The brothers disclosed how they deliberately structured the production schedule to ensure each performer filmed their ultimate Stranger Things scene on their final shooting day'an unusual arrangement given that television programmes are typically filmed non-sequentially depending on location logistics. Matt confessed it proved "really hard" capturing those moments, suggesting it was perhaps more challenging…...

9+ hour, 1+ min ago (344+ words) The film was directed by James Cameron, who co-wrote it with Gale Anne Hurd. The film established Cameron, who went on to make box office giants like Titanic and Avatar, and was a major breakout role for Schwarzenegger. The film is "Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes, boasting a 100% score (reflecting the percentage of approved critics who have given it a positive review). It also has an 89% score among general audiences, reflecting the high esteem in which it is held among lovers of action thrillers and sci-fi. Fans have showered the movie with praise on the review aggregator site. One called it a "streamlined sci-fi classic which effectively balances its terrifying premise and thrillingly composed action with its main character's development and her relationship with her saviour". Another said: "Look at the year this film was made and how watchable and…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (411+ words) Stranger Things season five is arriving on Netflix imminently, marking the final chapter of the beloved series. Whilst the majority of the main cast are returning to their roles, viewers are anxious about how much we'll see of Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield. Following her role as bait for Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower), her strategy backfired and she nearly lost her life. Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) intervened to rescue her, though she has remained in a coma, hovering between life and death. Whilst Sadie Sink will appear in Stranger Things season five, how prominently she'll feature remains unclear. In the trailer for the concluding season, Max appears only fleetingly, still unconscious. Lucas Sinclair (Caleb McLaughlin) is shown transporting her in a lift, with peril looming ahead. Her limited presence in the promotional footage has sparked speculation amongst fans that she…...