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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.
New film, theatre and music events have been announced, spanning cinema premieres, stage productions and live tours across the UK. The Guardian and Independent cover forthcoming releases and performances; dates run through September with festivals and exhibitions filling the calendar.
The US and Iran have exchanged fresh strikes this weekend and on Monday, reversing a recent interim ceasefire and re‑opening doubt over control of the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump has declared the ceasefire "over," ordered further strikes and revoked a temporary oil waiver. Oil has jumped into the high $70s–$80s and global markets have fallen.
Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie has been updated for 2026, expanding the frontier story with new Indigenous and Black characters while aiming for historical nuance. Rebecca Sonnenshine’s adaptation keeps the core journey of the Ingalls family but confronts questions of land, treaties and representation in a more explicit way.
Disney’s live-action Moana opens to a global $95 million, underperforming the $60 million U.S. target and facing scathing critics who call it a “shot-for-shot” redo. Audiences are warmer, with a CinemaScore A- and a largely female 66% share, while competition from new releases looms.
The upcoming film Digger has released a full trailer featuring Tom Cruise as oil tycoon Digger Rockwell. Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s satirical drama portrays a billionaire racing to avert an ecological disaster he helped unleash, with a high-profile cast and heavy prosthetics signaling a bold, potentially award-worthy performance. The film is set for release in October.
The Guardian, Independent and BBC Business report on The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, with Andy Serkis defending a white-led cast against diversity criticisms while acknowledging past debates over Tolkien’s influence. Cast announcements and interviews frame the film as a deep dive into Gollum’s psychology, set between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
Writers Guild of America West and East have filed a federal antitrust complaint to block Paramount’s $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the merger would reduce competition, suppress writers’ wages, and threaten content diversity. California and 11 states have also sued, creating a coordinated wave of legal action as regulators review the deal.
A coalition of 12 U.S. states has secured a 14-day pause on Paramount’s $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, pending a ruling on a preliminary injunction. The deal remains under antitrust review globally as regulators weigh competition, pricing, and content implications for theaters, networks, and streaming platforms.
The South African Netflix drama The Polygamist has captivated global audiences since its June release, topping non-English streaming charts and sparking worldwide conversations about polygamy, modernity, and African family life.
Renewed US–Iran strikes and a US naval blockade have pushed oil above $90 a barrel and cut tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping, insurance and refining costs have surged faster than crude, lifting diesel and jet-fuel premiums and pushing US pump prices toward $4 a gallon; analysts warn sustained disruption will force further price rises.
The European Commission has cleared Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery’s merger after Paramount agrees to terminate a distribution joint venture with Universal in Europe and to refrain from joint distribution deals with Universal or Disney for 10 years. The approval comes with a 13-month unwind window for the Universal arrangement. US regulators remain weighing the merger, with a court pause and potential injunction ongoing.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has opened with a record domestic debut, while The Odyssey leads the global box office, underscoring a year of mega releases. The industry is buoyed by premium formats and high ticket prices, even as overall audiences lag behind pre-pandemic levels.
California and 11 other states have filed suit to block Paramount's $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing it would reduce competition and raise prices. A new round of talks has been underway, with a focus on structural remedies; state officials say robust concessions are required, while Paramount warns of ticking fees and potential relocation pressures.
Actor Mark Ruffalo has urged lawmakers to block Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion merger with Warner Bros Discovery, linking the deal to Oracle’s ties to Israel. Paramount calls the rhetoric antisemitic tropes; George Clooney defends Ruffalo’s right to speak. Over 170 Jewish artists have signed a letter supporting Ruffalo. The merger remains under antitrust scrutiny and on hold as debate intensifies.