14 h. ago Hollywood’s dark era: where did all the colour from movies go?

Blockbuster sequel Wicked: For Good has become the latest film to receive complaints about both the lack of colour and the inconsistent lightingWe all know the late-night slog of finding something to watch, flicking between streaming services until settling on a series someone mentioned at work. And then a few minutes later, you’re squinting, adjusting your lighting or playing around with TV settings – it’s a night-time scene and you’re unable to make out what’s going on. Begging the question: ‘When did everything on screen get so dark?’.This question isn’t new, gaining traction after a few incredibly poorly lit battle scenes in the final season of Game of Thrones, with article and posts popping up begging explanation, with one Reddit user commenting: “If you need an article to defend that not being able to see shit is a stylistic choice, maybe the stylistic choice should be reconsidered.” Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Game of Thrones actor on 'really challenging' film role as Scottish Tourette's activist

Reach Screen Time spoke exclusively to Game of Thrones and The Rings of Power actor Robert Aramayo about his most challenging role to date

Culture

3 d. ago Grant Hanley recalls ultimate rollercoaster ride as focus switches to Hibs

Defender was late addition to Scotland history-making team

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3 d. ago Shootings of people who mistakenly go the wrong house test limits of stand your ground laws

The fatal shooting in early November of a house cleaner who mistakenly went to the wrong address in Indiana feels hauntingly familiar

Society

4 d. ago George RR Martin’s team defends new Game of Thrones book amid AI artwork claims

Fans suspect cover elements of new illustrated edition of ‘A Feast for Crows’ generated with AI

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4 d. ago House of the Dragon season 4 release date as new schedule announced

The Game of Thrones spin off will return for a fourth series

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5 d. ago Lisandro Martinez is set for new Man United role that nobody saw coming

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is due to return to the first-team squad soon after a lengthy injury lay off

Politics

6 d. ago Actress Sophie Turner expresses 'deep concern' about the assisted dying Bill and backs calls warning of the 'serious risk' it poses to people with eating disorders

The 29-year-old star, who rose to fame as Sansa Stark in Game Of Thrones, has signed a letter to Peers urging them to 'pause' the legislation to allow time to improve safeguards.

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6 d. ago Sophie Turner warns assisted dying bill could lead to people with eating disorders taking their own lives even when they might be able to recover

The Game of Thrones actress is fronting a fresh campaign from mental health charities amid fears the assisted dying bill would pose a 'serious risk' to eating disorder patients.

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6 d. ago Better late than never! 18 characters whose late arrival lifted TV shows

From Brienne of Tarth in Game of Thrones to the Hot Priest in Fleabag and of course Dr Frasier Crane, we salute the game-changers who boosted later seasons of our favourite seriesWelcome. Nice of you to finally join us. Hope it was worth the wait. Yes, sometimes a late addition can improve a drama or comedy so much it becomes hard to imagine the show without them. Not every series gets the casting chemistry spot-on straight away. A select few of our favourite TV characters weren’t even on the show when it launched.We’ve selected 18 characters whose gamechanging arrival in later seasons lifted the whole show and added to its legacy. Behold the super-subs who came off the TV bench and scored a winner Continue reading...

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6 d. ago New Zealand’s top book award disqualifies two prominent authors over AI artwork

Publisher says rule against AI use came after books were submitted for consideration

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7 d. ago Kit Harington admits playing Game of Thrones sister Sophie Turner’s lover in new film ‘felt very odd’

The pair who played Stark siblings in ‘Game of Thrones’ star as lovers in upcoming Gothic horror film ‘The Dreadful’

Sport

8 d. ago Safari guide's frantic attempt to save Game of Thrones editor 'ripped apart' by lion

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT. A dream safari trip plunged into a nightmare after talented young visual effects editor Katherine Chappell was viciously attacked by a lion, with the tour guide leaping into action to try and save her

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8 d. ago Ollie Pope believes pressure on England place will push him to deliver in Ashes

Batter scored 100 and 90 against Lions in warmupWas dropped after averaging 11.16 in 2021-22 tourOllie Pope believes the pressure of defending his spot in the England team amid constant speculation about his future and the rising challenge presented by Jacob Bethell has given him greater clarity and quality, leaving him well placed to improve a poor record against Australia when the Ashes start on Friday.In 10 Test innings against the Australians Pope has never scored more than 42, averaging 11.16 in the three games he played last time England toured here in 2021-22, and 22.50 in two matches when the Ashes were last contested in 2023. The 27-year-old looked in fine form when scoring 100 and 90 in the warmup fixture against the Lions at Lilac Hill and will head to the Optus Stadium for the first Test with confidence high. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Avatar: Fire and Ash star reveals extreme measures Disney bosses took to keep film’s plot top secret

YOU wait for one big blockbuster film and then two come along at once. But forget Wicked: For Good, the film we’re getting seriously excited about is Avatar: Fire And Ash, which hits cinemas on December 19. The third instalment in James Cameron’s fantasy epic series will see Game Of Thrones actress Oona Chaplin take...

Economics

1 week ago Game of Thrones editor dies in horror lion attack at safari park

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Katherine Chappell, 29, was being driven through a safari park near Johannesburg in South Africa when her dream holiday tragically turned into a nightmare

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1 week ago Malice on Prime Video cast from Game of Thrones to Batman Begins icons

Malice follows the Tanner family whose lives become entangled with their manipulative new "manny" Adam.

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1 week ago 'I tried to save Game of Thrones editor torn apart by lion and then had heart attack'

Katherine Chappell, 29, was being driven through a safari park near Johannesburg in South Africa when her dream holiday turned into a nightmare

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1 week ago Onlookers watch in horror Game of Thrones editor savaged to death by lion

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Katherine Chappell, 29, was mauled to death by a lion during a safari in a savage attack after it jumped through an open car window.

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1 week ago George RR Martin’s publisher defends new Game of Thrones book amid AI artwork claims

Fans suspect cover elements of new illustrated edition of ‘A Feast for Crows’ generated with AI

Politics