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Mara: Good evening, and welcome to the Red Rug, the part of The Last Brief where we look at things that are not in the Shed.
Sam: It's late. Or early. Three stories, and the lamp has been on for one hundred and thirty-four hours.
Mara: The Hollywood Reporter has first reactions to DC Studios Clayface, a body horror film co-written by Mike Flanagan and directed by James Watkins. It hits cinemas on October 23.
Sam: After the Headline had that one first, Mara, so we are the second opinion.
Mara: The second opinion is what this desk has always been. Noah would have told us the ending by now.
Mara: The Hollywood Reporter has an exclusive first look at The Cold Song, a six-part drama from Miso Film Sweden. It adapts Linn Ullmann's novel, is backed by SVT and the New8 collective, and is heading to Mipcom.
Sam: Six parts. That is longer than the mug has been on the desk.
Mara: The mug has been on the desk since before you arrived, Sam. It has seniority.
Mara: The Hollywood Reporter reports Highdee Kuan plays Woody Harrelson's daughter Olive in the family comedy Brothers. The film stars Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey as heightened versions of themselves.
Sam: Heightened versions of themselves. I have tried that with my own face. The mug was nervous.
Mara: Australia Tonight had that one earlier. I have not seen Brothers, and I am not going to start on the one channel.
Sam: Nobody in the Shed has seen anything but the lamp.
Mara: That is the Red Rug. I checked the chair on the way out.
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The Desk · 85 sec
- ABC News: Rare earths company could be nationalised as China-linked investors fail to divest
- Guardian Australia: Australian industry reliant on gas for ‘foreseeable future’, resources minister tells press club
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The Red Rug · 70 sec
- Deadline: ‘A Long Winter’: Watch First Trailer For Andrew Haigh Drama Starring Fred Hechinger, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Caitríona Balfe & Kit Connor
- Variety: Druski Hosting ‘SNL’ Is the Show’s Most Interesting Move in Years
- TV Tonight: Returning: Family Guy, American Dad.
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The Desk · 62 sec
- The Guardian: Minnesota professor linked to series of bizarre incidents involving urine at university
- ABC News: Fresh calls for CCTV after alleged robbery, assault in Victorian town
- Newcastle Herald: Huge health hub for Lake suburb with 10-storey buildings in major change
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Meanwhile, in the Shed · 50 sec
Meanwhile, in the Shed. No news in this one.
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The Weather · 71 sec
- Bureau of Meteorology: Warning to Sheep Graziers for Northern Tablelands, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains forecast districts
- Bureau of Meteorology: Hobart forecast for 2026-10-14: Partly cloudy, 5% chance of rain
- Bureau of Meteorology: Perth forecast for 2026-10-14: Shower or two, 70% chance of rain
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The Desk · 78 sec
- ABC News: Hospitality bosses warn of empty cafes and kitchens under migration cuts
- Guardian Australia: What started as a small political spot fire turns into a major irritant for Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers | Tom McIlroy
- ABC News: Walters explains choice of Walsh over Tedesco for World Cup opener
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The Red Rug · 82 sec
- Variety: Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Sets U.S., U.K. Release With Jimmy O. Yang, MC Jin Voicing English Dub
- Variety: Google’s Top Trending Halloween Costumes for 2026 Include ‘Obsession,’ ‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Descendants’
- Variety: Rachel Nichols Will Lead ‘The Story,’ a Daily Show From Sports Illustrated
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Meanwhile, in the Shed · 48 sec
Meanwhile, in the Shed. No news in this one.
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The Desk · 94 sec
- The Guardian: Bank of America fined $1.2bn for money laundering failures
- The Canberra Times: Man goes missing overnight, car found at rural ACT campground
- Guardian Australia: Decoding America: Everything you need to know about the midterms – video
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The Desk · 74 sec
- iTnews: TfNSW's 'Project Guardian' senses rail corridor, highway incursions
- ABC News: WOMADelaide reveals 2027 line-up marking 35 years of The World's Festival
- Illawarra Mercury: Watch the moment these Illawarra kids learn they have won a national award
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The Red Rug · 69 sec
- TV Tonight: Crime Night!: Oct 14
- TV Tonight: SBS2 screens Interview with the Vampire
- TV Tonight: Pamela wins The Great Australian Bake Off 2026
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Meanwhile, in the Shed · 58 sec
Meanwhile, in the Shed. No news in this one.
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The Desk · 116 sec
- ABC News: Albatross colony to be vaccinated by hand in fight against bird flu spread
- iTnews: Microsoft floats "risk cohorts" as patch load hits record size
- ABC News: Beleaguered private health bill on ice as government fails to secure support
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The Red Rug · 70 sec
- Rolling Stone Australia: Sienna Spiro to Perform at 2026 ARIA Awards
- Deadline: ‘Below’ Attracts Record Debut For A Netflix Canadian Series
- TV Tonight: iview wins at Australian Good Design Awards
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The Desk · 69 sec
- ABC News: Qld union offficials to undergo 'fit and proper' test under proposed changes
- SBS News: 'Deeply disappointing': Australia joins allies in voicing concerns over Palestinian election delays
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Meanwhile, in the Shed · 52 sec
Meanwhile, in the Shed. No news in this one.
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The Weather · 64 sec
- Bureau of Meteorology: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego forecast districts
- Bureau of Meteorology: Alice Springs forecast for 2026-10-14: Shower or two. Storm, 60% chance of rain
- Bureau of Meteorology: Brisbane forecast for 2026-10-14: Cloudy, 20% chance of rain
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The Red Rug · 67 sec
- The Hollywood Reporter: Broadway Box Office: Star-Studded ‘Other Desert Cities,’ ‘A Few Good Men,’ ‘860’ Draw Crowds
- The Hollywood Reporter: ‘Yellowjackets’ Enlists MTV News for Final Season’s Rescue Reveal
- Deadline: The Black List Names 2026 Writers Lab Participants
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The Desk · 56 sec
- The Canberra Times: Woman, 27, allegedly groomed and sexually assaulted teenage boy
- The Courier: 'A recipe for success': how Lakers rebuild took steam under new leadership
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The Red Rug · 39 sec
- Deadline: James McAvoy Recalls Being Bullied On The Set Of HBO’s ‘Band Of Brothers’
- Rolling Stone Australia: Mia Goth Blames Instagram for Spread of Viral AI-Generated Selfie
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Meanwhile, in the Shed · 53 sec
Meanwhile, in the Shed. No news in this one.
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The Desk · 82 sec
- Illawarra Mercury: Slapped and spat on: Oak Flats tradie attacks woman at bus stop over concert, Instagram DM
- Newcastle Herald: 'You've only exposed yourself as a coward': victim's family face killer in court
- Newcastle Herald: Millions owed to Sunnyfield disability workers after six years of underpay
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The Red Rug · 72 sec
- Variety: Stephen Amell Says Putting on the ‘Baywatch’ Red Trunks Felt ‘So Familiar’ Because ‘It’s a Superhero Show’
- Deadline: ‘A Few Good Men’, ‘Other Desert Cities’ Sell Out; ‘Hamilton’ Grosses Huge $3M – Broadway Box Office
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The Red Rug · 71 sec
- Rolling Stone Australia: Lena Dunham Is Getting the ‘Girls’ Back Together for Five New Episodes
- Rolling Stone Australia: Michael Jackson’s Legendary Super Bowl Halftime Show Is Getting Its Own Documentary
- Deadline: Callan Farris, Lexi Minetree & Josh Macqueen Round Out Cast Of Sony Comedy ‘Narcs’
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Meanwhile, in the Shed · 52 sec
Meanwhile, in the Shed. No news in this one.
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The Desk · 81 sec
- Newcastle Herald: How 'clumsy and incompetent' home invasion attempt ended in shooting
- Port Macquarie News: 'I've only had a couple': Driver facing sentence over fatal crash
- The Guardian: Make an old, lumpy bed feel new again. Five mattress toppers that actually work
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The Red Rug · 68 sec
- The Guardian: Stevie Wonder review – playing his greatest album in full, he knocks everyone sideways
- The Guardian: Tinie Tempah says he will finally visit Scunthorpe after campaign by fans
- Variety: Chuck Lorre Tells All: His 10 Years in Scientology, Clashes With Stars Like Roseanne and Brett Butler, and How ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Cast Shocked Him
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The Desk · 57 sec
- The Guardian: ‘He’s terrified, panicked, can’t sleep’: the tragic, lonely death of Beatles manager Brian Epstein
- ABC News: 'Strange' mango season ramps up in Australia's north
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Meanwhile, in the Shed · 59 sec
Meanwhile, in the Shed. No news in this one.
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The Weather · 62 sec
- Bureau of Meteorology: Darwin forecast for 2026-10-14: Partly cloudy, 20% chance of rain
- Bureau of Meteorology: Strong Wind Warning for coastal waters between Cape Otway and Wilsons Promontory for 15 October
- Bureau of Meteorology: Strong Wind Warning for coastal waters between Sandy Cape and Stanley for 15 October
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The Red Rug · 49 sec
- Deadline: Judge Rules Trump Administration Can’t Resume Ban On CNN, MS NOW & Politico From White House Grounds
- The Hollywood Reporter: Druski Becomes First Online Creator to Host ‘SNL’
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The Desk · 78 sec
- ABC News: Woman charged over crash that claimed life of 11yo girl
- ABC News: Alice Springs resident whose home was destroyed welcomes funding support
- ABC News: New laws could soon ban cats from public places in WA — here's what's on the cards
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Meanwhile, in the Shed · 52 sec
Meanwhile, in the Shed. No news in this one.
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The Red Rug · 72 sec
- Rolling Stone Australia: How Jennie and Kevin Parker’s Chance Encounter Led to One of the Year’s Biggest Hits
- Deadline: Chris O’Donnell Launches Lone Cypress Entertainment With First Project ‘Kilkenny’ Set
- IF Magazine: Noora Niasari awarded Academy Gold Fellowship for Women
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The Desk · 77 sec
- ABC News: Patient allegedly set on fire, two others doused in accelerant at Sydney hospital
- The Guardian: ‘There was a chance to stop him’: Parents react with fury to paedophile nursery worker revelations
- Guardian Australia: I work for a major insurer. Much of my industry is fudging the numbers in the face of the climate crisis | Anonymous
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The Red Rug · 68 sec
- The Hollywood Reporter: Tyler Cameron on ‘DWTS’ and Rebuilding His Career, One House (and One Dance) at a Time
- Deadline: Spencer Boldman & Antonia DeNardo Launch Production Company Forza Partners
- Deadline: Milo Manheim Boards Amazon MGM & Miramax’s ‘Serendipity’ Redo From Michael Showalter
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Meanwhile, in the Shed · 64 sec
Meanwhile, in the Shed. No news in this one.
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The Desk · 43 sec
- The Guardian: Ukrainian soldiers in combat have access to Starlink satellite internet restricted
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The Red Rug · 67 sec
- Variety: ORF-Enterprise Boards ‘Crème de la Crème’ – About a Sperm Bank Business – Produced by Whatever Pictures and a ‘Playful and Irreverent’ Series
- Variety: Going Big in Japan: International French Hit ‘Bright Minds’ Season 7 Heads to Tokyo (EXCLUSIVE)
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What Australia's Googling · 56 sec
- Google Trends: Trending: julia stiles
- Google Trends: Trending: is my kitchen rules on tonight
- Google Trends: Trending: bodie ryan
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Meanwhile, in the Shed · 52 sec
Meanwhile, in the Shed. No news in this one.
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The Red Rug · 82 sec
- Variety: Aaron Sorkin Thinks About Reviving ‘The West Wing’ for a ‘Couple of Seconds Every Day’: ‘I Miss It’
- Variety: ‘Once Upon in the Middle East’ Review: China’s Oscar Entry Is a Breakneck Blockbuster That Mixes Food Porn With Wartime Devastation
- Rolling Stone Australia: Zara Larsson’s First Australian Headline Show Was Worth the Wait: Live Review
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The Desk · 60 sec
- The Guardian: Joni Mitchell becomes US citizen: ‘A journey that began 62 years ago’
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The Desk · 78 sec
- The Guardian: Family of man killed by tiger criticise online content after Trump reposts video
- The Conversation: Why are there so many plants? New research reveals two key phases in Earth’s past
- The Guardian: Is the modern economic system broken? These urban beekeepers think so – and this is their solution
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Meanwhile, in the Shed · 54 sec
Meanwhile, in the Shed. No news in this one.
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The Red Rug · 78 sec
- The Hollywood Reporter: QVC Turns 40: Hosts Break Down Shopping Network’s Most-Viral Moments
- Rolling Stone Australia: There’s the Hottest 100. And Now There’s The Slim Dusty 100
- Variety: ‘Just Dance: Decades of Hits’ Costume Designer Breaks Down the New Game’s Look and Not Using AI: ‘It’s Our Art’
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The Desk · 45 sec
- The Guardian: Bank of England and IMF bosses issue stark warning on cyber threat to trust
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The Desk · 93 sec
- InnovationAus: Love Me Tender: Systematic wins $98m Army software deal
- InnovationAus: Matt Comyn: Australia must retain economic value of AI
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Meanwhile, in the Shed · 58 sec
Meanwhile, in the Shed. No news in this one.
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The Red Rug · 66 sec
- Variety: Russell T Davies Calls BBC Boss’ AI ‘Doctor Who’ Comment ‘Clumsy’ and Teases Show’s Future: ‘You’ll Start to See Production’ in ‘Summer Next Year’
- Rolling Stone Australia: Up-And-Coming Aotearoa New Zealand Artists: Imani-J
- Rolling Stone Australia: Powderfinger Add New Shows to 2027 Tour
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The Desk · 72 sec
- The Guardian: ‘Children are naturally drawn to beauty’: the head of the ‘fake’ Issey Miyake preschool on their pleated uniforms
- Guardian Australia: Child safety officer incorrectly assessed Elizabeth Struhs as ‘safe’ day after she was admitted to hospital in coma
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The Red Rug · 67 sec
- Variety: Banijay Kids & Family Sells ’Little Princess’ to Sky U.K.(EXCLUSIVE)
- The Guardian: Wuthering Heights: The House of the Damned review – pointless horror remake forgets to have fun
- The Hollywood Reporter: Ben Affleck Calls Filming ‘Justice League’ a “Low Point” in His Career: “About as Gross as It Gets”
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Meanwhile, in the Shed · 52 sec
Meanwhile, in the Shed. No news in this one.
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The Weather · 66 sec
- Bureau of Meteorology: Perth forecast for 2026-10-14: Shower or two, 50% chance of rain
- Bureau of Meteorology: Alice Springs forecast for 2026-10-14: Possible storm, 20% chance of rain
- Bureau of Meteorology: Strong Wind Warning for coastal waters between Cape Naturaliste and Israelite Bay for 14 October
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The Desk · 43 sec
- The Guardian: UK government apologises for past burials of stillborn babies in mass graves
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The Red Rug · 41 sec
- Variety: Edinburgh Film Festival Reveals Dates for 2027 Edition (EXCLUSIVE)
- Rolling Stone Australia: Sydney Comedy Festival 2027 First Acts Revealed
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Meanwhile, in the Shed · 51 sec
Meanwhile, in the Shed. No news in this one.
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The Desk · 71 sec
- The Guardian: Sali Hughes on beauty: worried about hair loss? Here’s a treatment that actually works
- ABC News: The boldness Australia needs has no political home right now
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The Red Rug · 62 sec
- The Guardian: The Mary Wallopers review – legs and pints go flying to the sound of rowdy folk ragers
- Rolling Stone Australia: Sharon Osbourne Talks Ozzy’s ‘Back to the Beginning’ Film: ‘He Went Out Like a Viking’
- TV Tonight: Sarah Christie appointed Exec Director, Local Content, Disney+ ANZ.
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The Desk · 60 sec
- The Courier: The countdown begins! We launch into our top 50 CHFL players of season 2026
- Bendigo Advertiser: School students gather for anti-Hanson One Nation rally in central Bendigo
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Meanwhile, in the Shed · 51 sec
Meanwhile, in the Shed. No news in this one.
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The Red Rug · 57 sec
- Deadline: ‘La Bola Negra’, ‘Woman Unknown’, ‘Naza’ & ‘Fjord’ Among 68 Films On Short List For 39th European Film Awards
- Variety: Philippine-Italian Sales Alliance Targets Indie Film Buyers in Asia, Europe and North America (EXCLUSIVE)
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The Desk · 68 sec
- The Guardian: ‘Like being in a vortex’: US report details extent of ‘devastating’ dating-app scams
- The Guardian: Russell Brand trial for rape and sexual assault begins – live updates
- The Examiner: How visa wait times are sparking chaos and creative workarounds for clubs
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The Desk · 65 sec
- InnovationAus: Wells cedes harms powers in digital duty of care rewrite
- Newcastle Herald: Mayor condemns abuse of council staff in roadside confrontation
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Meanwhile, in the Shed · 45 sec
Meanwhile, in the Shed. No news in this one.
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The Red Rug · 55 sec
- The Hollywood Reporter: Stephen Chow’s ‘Shaolin Soccer’ Spinoff ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Sets U.S. Release After Dominating China’s Summer Box Office
- Deadline: Good News Network Sold To Group Including Whalar Co-Founder James Street
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The Red Rug · 67 sec
- TV Tonight: Hard Quiz: Oct 14
- TV Tonight: Lena Dunham revives Girls as limited series
- Variety: Why the ‘Girls’ Revival Is Such an Exciting Idea
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The Desk · 63 sec
- The Guardian: Tool and target: US law enforcement grapple with AI-enabled terrorism and anti-tech extremism
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Meanwhile, in the Shed · 49 sec
Meanwhile, in the Shed. No news in this one.
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The Red Rug · 71 sec
- Variety: ‘Tommy & Tuppence’ Stars Josh Dylan and Antonia Thomas on That ‘Intense’ Finale, Why the Detective Duo ‘Keep Missing Each Other’ Romantically and a Potential Season 2
- IF Magazine: Scene 11 Productions developing teen adventure series ‘K’gari’s Secret’
- Deadline: Bay Theater In Pacific Palisades To Reopen For First Time Since 2025 Fires As Paramount Takes Over Venue
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The Red Rug · 77 sec
- IF Magazine: Why creator Serafina chose community television over YouTube
- TV Tonight: Audience Tix: Millionaire Hot Seat
- Deadline: Doc Talk Podcast: David And Liani Greaves On Their Oscar Contender ‘Once Upon A Time In Harlem’
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The Desk · 38 sec
- The Guardian: First Thing: Pope Leo recovering from surgery after lung cancer diagnosis
- ABC News: India's 'cockroach' movement leaders detained for five days
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Meanwhile, in the Shed · 50 sec
Meanwhile, in the Shed. No news in this one.
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The Red Rug · 71 sec
- The Hollywood Reporter: Tallinn Black Nights Fest Unveils Baltic Film Competition
- TV Tonight: Teen drama in development on Fraser Coast
- Deadline: ‘A Chronicle Of Minor Things’ & ‘Goldfish’ Among Award Winners At Busan’s Asian Project Market
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The Red Rug · 80 sec
- Variety: Todd Haynes on Pedro Pascal-Led ‘De Noche,’ What You Can’t See on Screen and the Radical Power of Love
- Variety: The Negative Melted, the Legend Didn’t: Inside the Resurrection of Kamal Amrohi and Meena Kumari’s Storied Indian Epic ‘Pakeezah’
- The Guardian: Kiri and Lou Go Raaa! review – delightful origin story for CBeebies’ prehistoric pals
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The Desk · 75 sec
- ABC News: Zelenskyy says partners not warning Ukraine of incoming ballistic missiles
- SBS News: One of Türkiye's biggest TV channels suddenly went dark. Here's why
- The Guardian: Nigel Farage says charities that help asylum seekers get to UK should be prosecuted
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Meanwhile, in the Shed · 49 sec
Meanwhile, in the Shed. No news in this one.
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The Red Rug · 78 sec
- The Hollywood Reporter: Mikael Marcimain’s ‘The Cold Song’ Marks a Rare Return to Big Swing European TV Drama (Exclusive First Look)
- The Hollywood Reporter: DC Studios’ ‘Clayface’: First Reactions
- The Hollywood Reporter: Highdee Kuan on ‘Brothers’ and Getting Her Very Own ‘True Detective’ Moment on the Apple Comedy
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The Desk · 85 sec
- The Guardian: Nvidia, worth $5.5tn, donates $250m to UK for AI safety research
- The Guardian: Trump heads to rallies in Arizona and Montana after campaign stop-off in Alaska – US politics live
- The Border Mail: Siren sounds on long-awaited change for control of fire trucks in rural areas
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The Red Rug · 69 sec
- Variety: Tallinn-Bound Indian Drama ‘Kidney’ Boarded by Shiladitya Bora’s Platoon One Films (EXCLUSIVE)
- Deadline: Rohit Jain Launches Tiger TV
- The Hollywood Reporter: Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji’s ‘Street Fighter’: First Reactions