Film & TV news: Paramount launch hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery amidst Netflix's accepted offer
To have avoided hearing the news of the bidding war over cinematic superpower Warner Bros Discovery, you’d simply have to be living under a rock.
The media giants, who own the rights to the likes of Harry Potter and the DC Superheroes, have recently agreed on terms with Netflix to buy out the WBD studio and HBO, but it seems as though Paramount Skydance are looking to get involved as well.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to take a deep-dive into the bidding war that could decide the fate of one of your favourite films or TV series.
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 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.
TV news: Jimmy Kimmel Live! is back on screens - and fans are thrilled
After almost a week of being suspended, Jimmy Kimmel Live! returned to some American TV screens last Tuesday.
The host’s comeback resulted in the show’s highest rating in a decade, according to Disney, with around 6.26 million people tuning in to see his return.
Film News Blitz’s Rhys Rogers looks into the reaction.
MCU news: ‘Marvel Zombies’ has dropped - but are audiences sick of superheroes?
Marvel Studios’ latest instalment to the timeline, Marvel Zombies, landed on Disney+ on Wednesday, with the full season available to watch now.
And yet, the buildup to the project on social media has been fairly tame, compared to the hype of previous Marvel projects.
Why is that? Film News Blitz writer Rhys Rogers explores the phenomenon of ‘Marvel fatigue’ in audiences.
TV news: Jimmy Kimmel's show returns to ABC
The U.S. media battleground swings to and fro.
Following a whirlwind week, Jimmy Kimmel’s popular late-night show has been reinstated and will resume as normal on ABC.
Film News Blitz writer Rhys Rogers takes us through the timeline of events that led to this point.
Emmys 2025 news: ‘Adolescence’ and ‘The Studio’ shine, Cristin Milioti’s moment arrives
On September 14, 2025, the 77th annual Emmy Awards were held in Los Angeles, celebrating a standout year in television.
Major winners included The Studio, Adolescence, and Cristin Milioti, who earned a widely praised victory.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo reflects on the results of the Emmys.
Netflix news: Extended-look at Liam Hemsworth's Geralt in 'The Witcher'
Netflix unveiled an extended look at Liam Hemsworth’s Geralt of Rivia on Sunday.
The streaming giant published a short video in tandem with a release date announcement for Season 4 of The Witcher: October 30.
Film News Blitz co-founder Dan Lawrence previews the beginning of the end for The Witcher.