Film awards: Leonardo DiCaprio among nine Golden Globes nominations for ‘One Battle After Another’
Paul Thomas Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio’s efforts in One Battle After Another have been recognised via nine nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes.
The awards darling led the nominations handed out by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association on Monday.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence takes a look at the frontrunners.
Netflix news: SAG-AFTRA to assess Netflix-WB merger before taking a position
The American actors union, SAG-AFTRA, is conducting a “complete and thorough analysis” before making a public stance on the proposed Netflix/Warner Bros. merger.
SAG-AFTRA cedes that the merger “raises many serious questions”.
Film New Blitz’s RC Stacey goes union-side to report on the potential monopoly of the century.
Netflix news: WGA believes Warner Bros. merger ‘must be blocked’
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is one of several bodies in direct opposition to Netflix’s proposed deal to purchase Warner Bros.
An $82 billion deal between Netflix and Warner Bros. is feared to impact jobs, monopolise the market and raise prices for consumers.
The WGA writes about this, and more, reports Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence.
Netflix news: DGA chief Christopher Nolan to lead emergency talks with streamer over Warner Bros. deal
The Directors Guild of America (DGA), led by Christopher Nolan, plans to meet with Netflix over concerns with the streaming giant’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros.
Netflix has rocked the film world with this deal, which will cut right through the theatrical and streaming markets.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence takes a look at what Nolan and company have had to say.
Netflix news: Streaming giant to purchase Warner Bros. and HBO Max
Streaming giant Netflix has rocked the film and television industry with news that it's set to acquire Warner Bros.
A deal worth $82.7 billion will see Netflix gobble up Warner Bros. and HBO amid Discovery Global's separation of properties.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence covers what the key players in the deal have had to say.
TV news: Amazon Prime Video teases Billy Butcher vs Homelander epic showdown in final season of ‘The Boys’
Amazon Prime Video has dropped its initial teaser posters for the long-awaited return of superhero-hit sensation, The Boys season five.
The posters feature both Karl Urban’s Billy Butcher and Antony Starr’s Homelander in an explosive, war-like atmosphere - with this season a certainty to be the ultimate showdown between two of the series’ linchpins.
With season five confirmed to be the conclusive season of the superhero epic, Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo unpacks what can be taken away from the posters, and some other news surrounding the final season for you to look forward to.
TV news: Russell T Davies - ‘I know exactly what happens’ in ‘Doctor Who’ 2026 Christmas special
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has provided a fresh update on the future of the beloved sci-fi show.
With the TARDIS returning to screens next Christmas, Whovians are hotly anticipating what comes next.
Davies knows just what to do with his next Doctor Who script, Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence reports.
TV opinion: The best and worst sitcom endings - From ‘Gavin and Stacey’ to ‘That ‘70s Show’
Sitcoms consistently prove to be the kind of TV show I gravitate towards.
The ease of watching, the lack of attention required, and an ensemble cast - these are all factors that appeal to me.
Here, I break down for Film News Blitz the best and worst sitcom endings.
TV review: ‘Pluribus’ - Vince Gilligan and Rhea Seehorn nail it again
Rhea Seehorn is back working with television guru Vince Gilligan in Pluribus, a new show on Apple TV.
With four episodes aired so far, the show is already proving popular, setting record viewing numbers for the launch of an Apple TV drama - even exceeding those put up by season two of Ben Stiller’s Severance.
Film News Blitz’s Charlie Gardner breaks down everything you need to know about the show before watching, with as few spoilers as possible.
Podcast: ‘A Friendly Film Take’ - What does the future hold for 'Doctor Who'?
In the latest instalment of the Film News Blitz podcast, A Friendly Film Take, Dan Lawrence is joined by Heidi Hardman-Welsh to delve into matters on the small screen.
After a rocky partnership with Disney, the BBC recently confirmed that Doctor Who will return for Christmas 2026 without the House of Mouse with a special episode written by Russell T Davies.
Dan and Heidi discuss what this means for Britain's beloved Sci-Fi show, look back on Ncuti Gatwa's time as the Doctor and where things went wrong with Disney.
Netflix news: ‘Stranger Things 5’ - Questions to be answered in the final series
On November 26, we will see the end of what many will consider the most iconic Netflix Original of all time.
With the release of Stranger Things 5 comes the beginning of the end for a series that has been breaking records on screen for almost 10 years now.
From the mysterious vanishing of Will Byers in season one to season three’s cliffhanger with the “death” of Jim Hopper, the Duffer brothers definitely know how to confuse and mislead audiences.
Ahead of the first three episodes releasing on Netflix later this month, Film News Blitz’s Charlie Gardner presents three questions that still need answering ahead of our final trip to Hawkins.
TV news: ‘Doctor Who’ returning Christmas 2026 without Disney
The BBC confirmed Tuesday that flagship science fiction show Doctor Who will return to British television screens for Christmas 2026.
However, a brief partnership with Disney will not continue.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence discusses the future of Doctor Who.
Netflix news: ‘Stranger Things’ season five finale is coming to cinemas
Netflix’s Stranger Things has provided more iconic moments than one can count over the last few years.
With the show’s fifth and final season coming to a close, Netflix has revealed the finale will be shown concurrently in cinemas across North America with its release on the streaming site.
Having already given viewers an odd release schedule, with episodes coming out in three batches, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews discusses what makes this so special.
Netflix news: Why ‘reluctant’ Liam Hemsworth took on Geralt role in ‘The Witcher’
After three seasons with Henry Cavill in the lead, Liam Hemsworth makes his bow as Geralt in the upcoming fourth season of Netflix’s The Witcher.
A star of The Hunger Games and The Expendables 2, Hemsworth was wary of stepping into Cavill’s shoes.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence reports on what changed the Aussie’s mind.
TV news: The future of dead ‘Doctor Who’ ignites a war of words
Questions of the future of long-running British sci-fi show Doctor Who have been spiralling since the conclusion of the most recent season.
Amid uncertainty over the continued partnership between the BBC and Disney+, 15th Doctor Ncuti Gatwa surprisingly departed after a run of just 19 episodes.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence writes how the future has caused some barbs to fly in the media.
Interview: TV’s toughest star Titch Cormack on military grit & making it on screen
Titch Cormack is a dynamic Drive & Determination speaker, former military operative, TV presenter and motorcycle enthusiast.
His journey from the battlefield to the small screen and through the challenges of restoring derelict workshops has shaped a compelling message of grit, resilience and passion.
Film News Blitz presents this exclusive interview with The Motivational Speakers Agency.
TV news: ‘The Inbetweeners’ poised to return with original cast
One iconic British team has returned to the forefront of popular culture in the form of rock band Oasis, but now, a staple of television comedy could be coming back to our screens.
That’s thanks to a new deal being struck between distributor Banijay UK and production company Fudge Park Productions to revive The Inbetweeners.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence takes a look at what this could mean.
TV news: Trailer lands for new ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff, ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'
A new Game of Thrones spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, is fast approaching to fill the gap between now and season three of House of the Dragon.
HBO released a trailer of the upcoming series earlier this week that is set to land in January 2026.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence takes a look.
Netflix news: Liam Hemsworth is on a rescue mission in ‘The Witcher’ Season 4 trailer
Liam Hemsworth’s debut as Geralt draws nearer, and Netflix has sought to build on the hype with a recently released trailer for The Witcher Season 4.
After images and teasers, this has given fans the biggest glimpse yet of Hemsworth in place of the beloved Henry Cavill in the lead role.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence unpicks the latest trailer.
Doctor Who betting tips: Could Erin Doherty land Time Lord role?
Doctor Who's future is still up in the air - but Whovians were recently handed a boost as the longstanding show was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award.
Unfortunately, a win in the Outstanding Choreography for Scripted Programming category wasn’t to be for Doctor Who, losing out to comedy-drama Etoile.
But thanks to Gambling.com, the leaders in betting and casino reviews and recommendations, Film News Blitz has learned that another Emmy winner, Erin Doherty, could be in line to play the 16th Doctor.