English screenwriter and producer, creator of Peaky Blinders and SAS: Rogue Heroes
The Oasis documentary Don’t Look Back in Anger has captured the 2025 reunion tour, showing the brothers’ long‑feuded relationship healing on stage. Directors Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern document rehearsals, the Cardiff comeback, and the fan‑generated ecstasy that accompanied the shows, while exploring what the music still means today.
Oasis is hinting at a 2027 world tour with teasers pointing to Celtic Park in Glasgow and other venues. A drone show over Manchester’s Etihad Stadium has set a 4pm BST reveal on Monday, 14 September 2026, with fans signing up for alerts for first access. Details remain unconfirmed.
The Bond casting saga has intensified with statements from Gary Oldman and comments across outlets that Jack Lowden remains a leading favourite. Knight and Villeneuve are steering the new film, with casting decisions anticipated soon as Amazon MGM Studios takes creative control.
Obituary confirms Michael Byrne has died on 20 June 2026. A veteran British actor with a long film and stage career, Byrne played Ernst Vogel in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Ted Page in Coronation Street, among other roles. His career spanned theatre work with the National Theatre and major screen performances.
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 directing the next film for Amazon MGM Studios.
The Independent reports that Stephen King has praised Apple TV+'s Cape Fear adaptation, noting it is “more f***ed up” than Peter O'Toole on his birthday, prompting renewed interest in the thriller. The Guardian discusses nepo daddies in Hollywood, including Jeff Barker, as the industry recalibrates with new voices, while The Independent confirms the dystopian novel The Long Walk has inspired a fresh film release, spearheaded by Francis Lawrence.
The James Bond casting search has intensified, with frontrunners narrowing and new bets shifting as producers pace the process amid a flurry of interviews and public speculation.
Theo James has ruled himself out of the upcoming Bond race, saying he is too old for the role. Producers are considering a slate of actors, including Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi, and Jack Lowden, with an announcement potential by year-end. Amy Pascal confirms a careful, methodical casting process as the search continues.
Independent and other outlets report renewed discussion around the next James Bond film after Daniel Craig era. Denis Villeneuve is shaping development with Amazon MGM Studios, with several actors named as contenders. Debates focus on keeping Bond enigmatic while pursuing a fresh, unknown-leaning cast.