World Explained · Film and culture
David Jonsson is Black Panther: what his role means for Shuri
David Jonsson will play T'Challa's son and the new Black Panther in the 2028 sequel. Here is what is confirmed and why Shuri has not simply vanished.
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Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider: what Marvel confirmed for 2028
Ryan Gosling will play Ghost Rider in a Marvel Studios film directed by Shawn Levy for 2028. The Rider, plot, writer and exact date are still unannounced.
World Explained · Film and television
Avatar: Seven Havens release date, story and episode plan
Avatar: Seven Havens premieres on Paramount+ on 9 October. Here is the confirmed story, cast, 26-episode plan and the rollout detail still in dispute.
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Ebenezer (2026): release date, cast and what the trailer confirms
Paramount's first Ebenezer trailer confirms Johnny Depp as Scrooge, a November theatrical date and a large cast. Here is what remains unannounced.
World Explained · Streaming and culture
Ransom Canyon season 2 is streaming. Here is what changed
Season 2 arrived on 23 July with a six-month time jump, returning leads, new rivals and a bigger rebuilding story. Here is the spoiler-light guide.
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The Dink: release date, cast, runtime and where to watch in Australia
The Dink is now streaming on Apple TV. Here is the verified runtime, cast, plot, Australian availability and what Ben Stiller actually does in the film.
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Why the 2026 World Cup final had a half-time show
The first World Cup final half-time show combined an 11-minute stadium production with a fundraising campaign. Here is what FIFA actually changed.
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