MPs call for streaming levy to help UK TV industry
A CMS committee report warns of the need to safeguard “culturally distinct British productions”. Read more about this story ….
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Cranston and Jean-Baptiste to return to West End
A new production of Arthur Miller’s play All My Sons will open in London’s West End in November. Read more about this story ….
Bond and Paddington set to star at Universal park
Lord of the Rings and 007 – but not Harry Potter – are expected at the Bedfordshire theme park. Read more about this story ….
Europe’s first Universal theme park coming to UK
The company says the new site is expected to create 28,000 jobs and generate £50bn for the economy. Read more about this story ….
Astro Bot dominates Bafta Games Awards with five wins
Sony’s 3D platformer scoops five trophies in total at the London ceremony, with Balatro winning best debut. Read more about this story ….
‘Black Mirror could just run and run’, says Charlie Brooker
The unsettling tech-driven anthology is back for a seventh series and there’s no shortage of material. Read more about this story ….
Cinema issues Minecraft warning after online trend
The trend sees audiences of young people shouting and celebrating certain lines during showings. Read more about this story ….
Madonna and Elton John bury hatchet after lip-sync feud
Madonna said the pair had reconciled after she went to “confront” Sir Elton following a performance of his new songs on Saturday Night Live. Read more about this story ….
Corrie legend, social star and an Oscar nominee: Celebrity Big Brother kicks off
The latest Celebrity Big Brother begins on ITV – with ex-MP Michael Fabricant and EastEnder Patsy Palmer among the contestants. Read more about this story ….
Olivier Awards: John Lithgow’s doorstops, Zumba classes and other moments from the night
Five things we learned on UK theatre’s most prestigious night. Read more about this story ….