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Splitsville
When Ashley (Adria Arjona) asks for a divorce, the good natured Carey (Kyle Marvin) runs to his friends, Julie (Dakota Johnson) and Paul (Michael Angelo Covino), for support. Their secret to happiness is an open marriage; that is, until Carey crosses the line and throws all of their relationships into chaos. A classic farce with very modern relationship dynamics, Splitsville spreads the comedic wealth across its well-balanced ensemble.
 

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Hostage (Netflix)
Abigail Dalton (Suranne Jones) is making history; a female prime minister of the UK running on a platform that puts the NHS first. But she's in trouble, shortages in cancer drugs are leading to unrest across the country. It's possible the only person who can help is Vivienne Toussaint, the right leaning French president. As the women come face to face at the summit that will decide both of their political futures, tragedy strikes. Dalton's husband is kidnapped in French Guiana, but at the same time the French president is blackmailed over a scandal that could cost her the upcoming election. Now these two women with opposing political beliefs must come together to uncover the truth and protect the future.

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The Thursday Murder Club (Netflix)
Four irrepressible retirees (Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley and Cilia Imrie) spend their time solving cold case murders for fun, but their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn when they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands. If you like a cozy mystery, give this shot. I don't think you'll be disappointed. The pacing is smooth, never boring, and the balance between lighthearted moments and touching, emotional scenes is handled beautifully. The performances are heartfelt and genuine; the chemistry among the cast makes you instantly care about their journey.

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HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter TV series has cast a familiar face to play Hogwarts Professor Filius Flitwick. Warwick Davis, who played Flitwick in the original Harry Potter film series, will reprise the role for the TV series, which will debut on HBO and HBO Max in 2027.

Nicole Curtis‘ popular HGTV show Rehab Addict has been on hiatus over the summer, but fans shouldn’t have to wait too much longer for new episodes as the host and designer is ready to get back to work. Curtis took to her Instagram page to celebrate the 15 year anniversary of Rehab Addict, which debuted back in 2010.

Lupin star Omar Sy is now becoming Netflix’s latest rom-com star. The 47 year old actor is starring alongside Sara Giraudeau in the upcoming French-language film French Lover.

Director Kathryn Bigelow wants her new movie, A House of Dynamite, to sound the alarm on the dangers of nuclear weapons. The tense political thriller, which premieres on Tuesday at Venice Film Festival and stars Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson, follows White House officials who scramble to deal with an incoming missile attack on the U.S.

Gerard Depardieu, who has triggered a watershed moment for the #MeToo movement in France, will stand in a criminal trial where he will be prosecuted on rape by digital penetration and sexual assault allegations filed by French actor Charlotte Arnould.

Seth Rogen has been spotted on the Lido attending Venice Film Festival this week, researching season two of Apple TV+’s The Studio. Series co-creator and co-writer Rogen has attended several film premieres, where he has been seen taking photos and videos of the celebratory applause at the end of screenings.

Woody Allen, who directed Donald Trump in 1998 film Celebrity, adds that he disagrees with his politics but ‘if he would let me direct him now that he’s president, I could do wonders’ Woody Allen has said he was impressed by the acting abilities of Donald Trump when he directed the now-president in the 1998 film Celebrity.

Graham Greene, the prolific Oscar-nominated Canadian First Nations actor and Hollywood trailblazer, has died aged 73 in a Toronto hospital after a long illness.

Following the Jujutsu Kaisen anime's fifth anniversary event stream in Japan , Crunchyroll is announcing today that Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 will stream on the platform when it premieres in January 2026.

Sheinelle Jones, the veteran Today correspondent who has been absent from the NBC News program while she took care of he ailing husband, then recovering from his recent death, is set to return to the show on Friday.