17 h. ago Black Mirror star Will Poulter admits to 'issue' with comedian pal that delayed filming

Black Mirror actor Will Poulter said the two have a close friendship but when they were reunited for a new instalment they had an issue that delayed filming the iconic series

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33 h. ago 'Impressive' film Black Mirror fans should watch before new season that was a shock to viewers

The film had a unique concept Netflix fans didn't expect

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49 h. ago ‘If you want dystopia, look out your window!’ Black Mirror is back – and going beyond tech hell

After years of creating dark, disturbing, thought-provoking TV, Charlie Brooker is changing it up. The creator and star-studded cast of Black Mirror talk about why this season is the most moving and vulnerable yetCharlie Brooker has been contemplating the passing of time, and he’s not happy about it. We’re on set at Shepperton for USS Callister: Into Infinity, the sequel to the 2017 space opera from his terrifying tech anthology Black Mirror. “The cast don’t seem to have aged at all,” he grumbles, “whereas I am a wizened old gentleman.”There is a more reflective, almost nostalgic tone to this seventh season. The episode Plaything flashes back to Brooker’s early years as a gaming journalist in a Bandersnatch-adjacent slice of computer-induced madness; Eulogy immerses Paul Giamatti in his memories as he literally enters decades-old photos; gaslighting parable Bête Noire forces Siena Kelly’s chocolatier to reckon with youthful misdemeanours; Hotel Reverie stars Emma Corrin as a 19...

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55 h. ago Your Friends & Neighbors to Black Mirror: the seven best shows to stream this week

Jon Hamm stars as a gentlemen thief in a very entertaining midlife-crisis satire. Plus: Charlie Brooker’s hit series is back with another sensational castManifesting his signature blend of unshakeable self-confidence and understated self-loathing, Jon Hamm stars in this midlife-crisis satire. Coop (Hamm) is a hedge fund manager who, after years gazing down at the world from an ivory tower, finds his life falling apart. His wife has gone, his kids are expensive, his sister’s mental health problems are getting worse and he’s lost his job. “Your biggest mistake,” his boss tells him, “was thinking any of this was ever yours.” At a barbecue hosted by friends, he has an idea: the people around him are awful and undeservedly rich – so why not rob them? Soon, everything is spiralling out of control in very entertaining fashion. Apple TV+, from Friday 11 April Continue reading...

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67 h. ago ECB insists sale of Hundred teams will go through despite TV rights wrangle

Delays caused by negotiations around overseas rightsECB also launch review into crowded domestic scheduleThe England and Wales Cricket Board insists that the sale of the eight Hundred franchises will be completed by the end of April, despite the delays to negotiations.The governing body’s chief executive, Richard Gould, said that the high valuations were not one of the issues behind the delays, but admitted that future broadcasting rights were. “All the discussions are on a very, very sound footing,” Gould said, “we’re just trying to work out how to maximise value from sponsorships, tickets sales and broadcast revenues. They’re investing a lot of money into our game and we want to make sure that pays dividends.” Continue reading...

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69 h. ago Black Sabbath fans convinced they'd 'never have made it' if they stuck to original name

Black Sabbath are often hailed as the pioneers of heavy metal music, but they actually began their journey into the music industry under a completely different name - and some fans think it would've been an error to keep it

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3 d. ago Inside Death Of A Unicorn star Will Poulter's life from brutal health battle to life

Will Poulter is the talk of the town for his role in A24's new horror film, Death of a Unicorn.

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4 d. ago Masters champion issues health update before Augusta as he admits he's 'struggling to walk'

Bernhard Langer will play in what is expected to be his final Masters competition next week, but he has admitted that "walking is still difficult" ahead of Augusta

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4 d. ago Black Mirror star shares concerns about social media site 'I don't want to engage in that'

Black Mirror star Paul Giamatti has revealed his concerns about a popular video-sharing platform.

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4 d. ago Black Mirror: what are season 7 episode titles and synopsis? What to expect

Black Mirror returns with six new nightmares in April 👀

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4 d. ago Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash issue rare family update and admit 'we're barely afloat'

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash have candidly spoken about their relationship and family life in their new BBC reality series, This Is Us, which premiered on Tuesday

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4 d. ago What happened in Black Mirror USS Callister episode? Sequel plot explained

It's been over seven years since USS Callister first graced our screens as part of Black Mirror's critically acclaimed fourth season, with Benidorm and The Windsors star Milanka Brooks reprising her role as blue-skinned Elena Tulaska

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4 d. ago Real reason Black Mirror Season 7 sequel took over seven years to make

Black Mirror is returning for its seventh season on April 10 as Benidorm and The Windsors star Milanka Brooks reprises her role as blue-skinned Elena Tulaska for a sequel to the award-winning USS Callister episode

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5 d. ago Netflix Black Mirror actor admits episode made him look back on 'uncomfortable' past

Black Mirror fans have been eagerly anticipating season 7 and now they don't have long to wait as the next instalment lands on Netflix on April 10

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5 d. ago Black Mirror season 7: Release date, cast, episodes and more

Everything you need to know about the upcoming series of Black Mirror

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5 d. ago Netflix confirms Black Mirror series seven episode titles and synopses

The new series is set to be released on April 10

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5 d. ago Netflix Black Mirror season 7 cast announced including Doctor Who legend

Black Mirror has a history of attracting established talent, with the likes of Miley Cyrus, Jon Hamm, Salma Hayek and Jodie Whittaker all earning a spot in Charlie Brooker's nightmarish vision of the future.

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5 d. ago Black Mirror season 7 episode titles and what to expect as Netflix drops new trailer

Black Mirror is finally back with six new episodes as Netflix has revealed the episode titles and descriptions along with a star-studded cast.

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5 d. ago Black Ops 6 Season 3 start time – when you can explore Liberty Falls' mansion in Shattered Veil

It's almost time to rescue Dr. Maxis in Shattered Veil, the latest Black Ops 6 Zombies map that is set to launch with the game's third season.

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5 d. ago BBC Black Mirror's season 7 cast includes Doctor Who legend and The Crown star

Black Mirror has always attracted a star-studded cast and the seventh season is no exception as Doctor Who icon Peter Capaldi and The Crown's Princess Diana star Emma Corrin join the fold.

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