TV & MEDIA - STREAMING
Keanu Reeves is reported to be taking over the lead in Netflix's Maelstrom from Alan Ritchson. Here is what we know about the 'Die Hard in a hurricane' thriller first sold in 1993.
AI & ENT. - PROJECTS
A Turkish production team created an AI-generated space adventure in just four days to open singer Deha Bilimlier's Istanbul concert.
TV & MEDIA - TV
Dewayne Perkins created six-part YouTube comedy I Swear We're Friends to put Black queer male friendships at the heart of the story.
TV & MEDIA - TV
Sir Patrick Stewart, the legendary British actor known for Star Trek and X-Men, has died aged 86 following an illness involving Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
TV & MEDIA - TV
Series two of This City Is Ours began on 25 October, with all eight episodes on BBC iPlayer and Shaun Evans joining the cast.
TV & MEDIA - TV
Channel 5 has acquired Wentworth: Beyond Bars, the Australian sequel also known as Wentworth: Halfway Home, with Boomer, Franky and Lou returning later in 2026.
LGBTQ+ - NEWS
The Wāhine Toa Firefighter Calendar returns with 14 New Zealand women firefighters supporting breast cancer research, after the first edition raised NZ$298,000.
AI & ENT. - TV & FILM
Two international AI film festivals join forces for a Hollywood showcase on 1 November, with screenings, industry discussion and awards.
AI & ENT. - NEWS
Nicola Nicoletti's creator reveals exclusive short-film ambitions as the AI pop star prepares for Resonance: Volume One on 30 October.
SOAPS - CORONATION STREET
Coronation Street spoilers for 2–5 November 2026 as Carla closes Underworld, Daniel fights Adam, Kit clashes with Lisa and Debbie discusses her care.
EastEnders spoilers 2 to 5 November follow Amy's ordeal, Sean and Jack's search, Lee's drinking, Max's interference and Ian's kiss.
SOAPS - HOLLYOAKS
Caleb contacts Maddox’s half-sister in Hollyoaks, leaving him upset that a personal step in his family search has been taken without permission.