British actress and producer, best known for Stranger Things
Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actor known for Jia in Godzilla v Kong, has died at 18 in a Maryland car crash. The crash is under investigation with excessive speed cited as a factor. Co-stars and institutions offer tributes; family statements were shared in ASL.
Leads in the race to portray James Bond have intensified as producers near a final decision. Bookies list Callum Turner, Louis Partridge and Tom Francis among front-runners; announcements could come within days.
AP and FRONTLINE investigations have shown that U.S. AI models, cloud and internet providers and satellite services have been used to run industrial-scale romance and investment scams based in Southeast Asian compounds. The tools have enabled multilingual fake personas, automated replies and performance tracking; device and routing data tie much traffic to U.S.-registered firms and to Starlink connections in Myanmar.
Netflix’s Enola Holmes 3 sees Millie Bobby Brown return as Enola Woods in a Malta-set mystery that trails the earlier films in energy and scale. The film keeps a smart streak but feels leaner and less essential than its predecessors, with a plot that is steady but not groundbreaking.
A week of streaming releases and new music debuts is highlighted by cross-platform titles, including a Netflix relaunch of a classic, a Peacock original, and new albums from Adam Lambert and Finn Wolfhard. AP reviews frame several releases, while HBO Max debuts The Long Walk ahead of a Stephen King adaptation.
The Guardian, Independent, and related interviews reveal Finn Wolfhard reflecting on growing up in the spotlight, the enduring impact of Stand by Me, and the personal costs of fame as the Stranger Things star enters a new phase in music and public life.
Contenders for the next James Bond are narrowing as auditions near a decision. Bookmakers rate Callum Turner as a leading favourite, with Louis Partridge and Tom Francis among others in the frame. Denis Villeneuve is set to direct, with Amazon MGM Studios taking creative control.
A slate of Guardian and Independent pieces looks back at iconic robots and sci‑fi cinema, while The Guardian surveys TV droids and the Independent reflects on why Stranger Things resonated with Gen Z, noting nostalgia for pre‑tech life.