Yesterday
Inside the scramble to control cash cow OnlyFans
Owner Leonid Radvinsky’s net worth was $6.7 billion at the time of his death, which has now created an uncertain future for the porn-creation business.
This Month
This bait-and-switch play on James Bond is pure genius
At times resembling a chaotic Bollywood family drama and at others a showbiz satire, Bait is a fast-paced series packed with action and wall-to-wall laughs.
Crocs, C-bombs and crime make one of the best Aussie comedies in years
Deadloch’s second season may have too many F-bombs and worse for everyone’s taste, but it’s wickedly funny while still taking its core crime story seriously.
Michelle Pfeiffer makes it look easy. It isn’t
At 67, the actor is busier than ever, a movie queen lately reinvented as a small-screen star. And she is imperfectly trying to ease up on perfectionism.
Nicole Kidman makes a great forensic pathologist
It’s the first time Kay Scarpetta has made it to the screen; while there are nifty plot techniques, the hunt for a serial killer overshadows all.
February
TV is not just for humans any more
Videos aimed at pets are drawing millions of views. But who’s actually watching and could pet-controlled remotes be next?
After a 16-year wait, Scrubs reunion is just what the doctor ordered
Ted Lasso and Shrinking creator Bill Lawrence drags the medical sitcom out of a coma by tapping the cast, levity and humanity of the original.
This inventive but disturbing series has echoes of Adolescence
Jack Thorne dives into toxic masculinity again in his adaptation of Lord of the Flies, showing the ease with which the boys devolve to their darker impulses.
In a make-or-break year, Apple pitches for screen dominance
In a brave new world of all-you-can-watch slop, the technology giant’s streaming platform has decided to try doing things the old way in its bid for eyeballs.
Disney’s local revenue cracks $1b, but tax receipts slow to follow
The entertainment giant is behind franchises like Star Wars and the Marvel universe, along with ESPN and the Disney+ platform. Profits jumped by a third.
How ‘Borgen’ predicted Trump’s Greenland grab
The acclaimed Danish political thriller proved eerily prescient with a storyline about a race for resources leading to a battle over sovereignty.
January
Bridgerton returns and it’s escapism at its best
The bejewelled juggernaut of Regency fantasy continues to serve up raunchy romance while leaning into some upstairs-downstairs drama.
Foxtel owner hikes Kayo sports streaming prices as costs bite
The platform is one of the most popular in the country, with broadcast rights to the NRL, AFL and cricket. The higher fees will test the loyalty of customers.
Is hit HBO series Industry anything like real life?
The high-intensity finance drama has leapt out of its niche and is now a bona fide blockbuster – and a glimpse into a secretive world of trading and dealmaking.
How Ben Affleck talked Netflix into changing its pay deal
The streaming giant has broken its own rules by allowing back-end bonuses for The Rip, a move that could reshape how talent is remunerated in the future.
American climbs Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes live on Netflix
Watch videos of Alex Honnold scaling the building, amid concerns over the ethical implications of attempting such a high-risk endeavour on live broadcast.
The best Australian shows to stream this long weekend
Suffocating under the weight of foreign shows on streaming platforms? Here are six home-grown offerings to enjoy on Australia Day and beyond.
‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ is ‘Game of Thrones’, but funnier
The story of Dunk and Egg hews closer to a comedy than a work of prestige fantasy drama and is deliberately more modest in scope than its parent show.
Why Kit Harington has a soft spot for Industry’s Henry Muck
As he returns to his role as a privileged, needy tech boss in a new season of the savage finance industry drama, the actor feels extremely lucky.
Drake allegedly used online casino Stake to inflate his popularity
A lawsuit filed in the US claims the rapper used the Australian-founded gambling business to pay bots in a scheme to increase the number of times his songs were played.
