Epic fantasy saga by J. R. R. Tolkien, spanning the Shire to Mount Doom
Brighton’s i360 observation tower is under new ownership after administration in 2024 and a £51m debt write-off by the council. CIPFA’s report found projections overestimated visitor numbers, but officials say regeneration along the seafront continues to benefit the city.
Box-office results show film reboots and sequels are drawing big crowds, led by Practical Magic 2 and a wave of retro IP. Critics debate whether nostalgia or social-media dynamics power these trends as audiences seek simpler, pre-digital worlds.
David Ellison has closed the roughly $110 billion merger that combines Paramount and Warner Bros. into a single company rebranded Skydance. The deal has folded HBO Max and Paramount+ together under one owner, brought CBS and CNN into the same corporate roof, and left the new firm carrying heavy debt while promising film release minimums and editorial safeguards.
The Guardian reviews of Flo & Joan’s With Feeling live show, noting how the duo blend musical comedy with sharper social commentary, perform new material alongside classics, and expand their stage presence on tour.