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While The Young and the Restless is never short on drama, the Aristotle Dumas plot adds a murder mystery twist to proceedings and threatens even the show’s most central characters as a result. This week on The Young and the Restless, the unseen killer who murdered Damian Kane seems set to be revealed.

However, this doesn’t mean that The Young and the Restless’ Aristotle Dumas scheme won’t claim more victims before the plot wraps up. Cane Ashby’s enigmatic alter ego wasn’t the one who stabbed Damian in the back, but his ex-wife Lily still blames him for putting everyone in harm’s way by setting up an elaborate getaway at his remote French country estate.

Head Writer and Executive Producer Josh Griffith told SoapOperaDigest that a famous mystery novel inspired this plot:

“We knew that we had to reintroduce Cane in a big way as...

Exclusive: A mysterious society of famous crime writers whose members included Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers and G.K. Chesterton is about to become far less mysterious.

Deadline can reveal that iconic authors like Christie and Sayers are to be brought to life in a TV series titled The Detection Club from the BBC and BritBox International.

Produced by BBC Studios Drama Productions, the show is understood to be taking a ‘mystery-of-the-week’ style approach with fictional versions of Christie, Sayers and Chesterton set as the main characters solving crimes each episode. We are told locations in the UK’s West Midlands region are currently being scouted with a view to shooting next summer.

Formed nearly 100 years ago, the elusive and exclusive Detection Club met regularly as its members dined and helped each other with technical aspects of their writing. As well as meeting, they also adhered to Knox’s Commandments, which...

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Kaya Scodelario was, until recently, one of those actors who has been around for decades and starred in multiple high-profile projects, but still many people don’t know about her. All of that changed with Guy Ritchie‘s Netflix series The Gentlemen, in which she stars as the iconic Susie Glass. The role of Susie was all Scodelario needed to break out in the mainstream and become a household name despite her previous high-profile role in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and The Maze Runner film trilogy. So, if you also loved Scodelario’s performance in The Gentlemen, here are the 10 best movies and TV shows starring Kaya Scodelario you shouldn’t miss out on.

10. Spinning Out (Netflix) Credit – Netflix

Spinning Out is a teen drama series created by Samantha Stratton. The Netflix series follows Kat Baker,...

Genre cinema can be incredibly transgressive. Like termite art, they mutely chew on the boundaries of conformation. In horror, courtroom drama, noir, murder mysteries, and many more, the director is paramount for these films. How they treat it saves a good genre film from being generic, which most certainly holds true for murder mysteries. Plots in these films are like the foundation, invisible, and pretty similar in nature. However, the material used to construct the building on this foundation is the treatment. The foundation can and should be strong enough to hold the building, but what the audience would buy is the building.

The functionality of atmosphere, mood, pace, suspense, cinematography, lighting, and brain-teasing tension plays a much larger part in a murder mystery. Without these, we just have a story where we’re waiting for the big reveal. More often than not, the lack of slick treatment gives us a generic mystery.

The proposed sale of the leasehold of Bristol’s Bottle Yard Studios has been halted, its owner Bristol City Council has confirmed.

Productions to shoot at Bottle Yard across the past year include Netflix’s Agatha Christie thriller The Seven Dials Mystery, Jonatan Etzler’s upcoming Toronto world premiereBad Apples starring Saoirse Ronan and series two of Daisy-May Cooper BBC comedy series Am I Being Unreasonable.

In October 2024, the council approved plans to put the leasehold up for sale on a 10-year term, to “unlock greater investment opportunities, which cannot be pursued under council ownership”.

A preferred bidder was identified...

Director Rian Johnson is known for making one of the most disliked Star Wars movies. However, the filmmaker is also behind one of the best sci-fi movies to feature Bruce Willis. Looper is Johnson’s 2012 sci-fi thriller starring Willis that is widely considered one of the best time travel movies.

Given how notoriously difficult the concept is to nail, it is no surprise that Johnson’s take resulted in one of the best movies in Willis’ career. Here is why Looper nailed time travel and why the sci-fi movie is worth revisiting after Johnson announced his next project.

Rian Johnson’s Looper Nailed Time Travel With One Creative Choice

Directed by Rian Johnson, Looper was released in 2012, emerging as a critical and commercial success, grossing $176.5 million against a $30 million budget (via Box Office Mojo). It also currently holds a critics’ score of 93% on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes.

Bruce Willis...

This article contains major spoilers for "I Know What You Did Last Summer" 2025.

1997's "I Know What You Did Last Summer," along with the series of films (and TV show) that followed it, is generally regarded as a slasher. More specifically, it's a whodunit slasher, the type that carries on the tradition of murder mysteries made famous by Agatha Christie as much as they revel in staging kill scenes. This type of slasher tends to tone down the element of the supernatural as seen in something like John Carpenter's "Halloween," which contains a lot of mysterious goings-on involving its masked killer that can't be easily explained or rationalized. This tone for "Ikwydls" was established in large part by Lois Duncan's 1973 novel of the same name, but "Ikwydls" screenwriter Kevin Williamson reworked the murder mystery into a more true-to-form slasher, much to Duncan's chagrin.

Because of this reputation for...

TNT is excited to share a sneak peek clip from the tenth episode of “The Librarians: The Next Chapter,” executive produced by Dean Devlin. A spinoff of the acclaimed original TV and film franchise, the all-new episode will debut on Monday, July 21 at 9pm/8pm Central on TNT.

Produced by Electric Entertainment, “The Librarians: The Next Chapter” centers on Vikram Chamberlain (Callum McGowan), a “Librarian” from the past who time traveled from 1847 and now finds himself stuck in the present. When Vikram returns to his castle in Belgrade, Serbia and discovers that it is now a museum, he inadvertently releases magic across the continent. With the help of a new team of eclectic heroes, including a savant in world history, a scientific genius, and a highly skilled Guardian, Vikram has only six months to clean up the mess he made. Throughout the season, the team will embark on fantastical adventures,...

The anticipated legacy sequel to 1997's I Know What You Did Last Summer finally arrives in theaters on July 18, and the reviews are trickling in. So was the follow-up feature worth the wait? On Rotten Tomatoes, 2025's I Know What You Did Last Summercurrently holds a 46% rating from 46 reviews, indicating that it is, at best, a mixed bag. The new slasher stars Madelyn Cline as Danica Richards, Chase Sui Wonders as Ava Brucks, and Jonah Hauer-King as Milo Griffin, among others, and welcomes back Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. to reprise their roles.

The original I Know What You Did Last Summer also didn't impress critics. While it was a commercial success that topped the US box office for three consecutive weeks, it holds just a 45% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Over time, however, it has become a cult classic.

The new film, the fourth installment in the franchise,...

“So here we are, it’s 1997 all over again,” one of the characters says tellingly in I Know What You Did Last Summer. That line, of course, is not from the original film in the series but rather its same-titled “legacy sequel,” which, if you’re not familiar with Hollywood parlance, basically means “Let’s see if we can squeeze more dollars out of this sucker.” Slavishly reminiscent of its predecessors, the film also features so many Easter eggs that it mainly serves as canned nostalgia.

Those throwbacks, ironically, are the most fun aspect of this new installment, which is unlikely to garner the same sort of cult following as the 1997 original. The concept remains the same, with a group of extremely good-looking young people (here in their mid-20s rather than teen years) covering up a violent death for which they were responsible. Cut to a year later, when...

With his new show “Bookish,” Mark Gatiss hasn’t tired of coming up with ways to kill people. “Sherlock Holmes himself said, ‘There’s nothing new under the sun,’” says the Emmy-winning co-creator/star of “Sherlock,” adding, “It’s a constant challenge because you’re trying to think how you can surprise people and what hasn’t already been done.”

A murder mystery aficionado (he’s currently fighting the temptation to purchase the prop newspaper used in the 1974 film “Murder on the Orient Express”), Gatiss is both impressed and indebted to the work of Agatha Christie. “She came up with every kind of possibility for who could have done it, and she got there first, damn her,” he notes. “That’s what you’re always looking for — new ways to surprise people.” He also knows that “audiences are students of the genre,” which makes it even more challenging. It’s why while making “Sherlock,...

For his third Knives Out story, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery director Rian Johnson prefers to continue switching things up.

In an interview with Rolling Stone TV critic Alan Sepinwall, Johnson discussed his work on Poker Face, Star Wars, and the Knives Out franchise, noting how fluid the tone of detective Benoit Blanc's adventures can get from sequel to sequel.

This ability to shift moods reflects an eagerness to give his audience a different experience per case, admitting, "If I feel like I'm repeating the same thing, or turning the crank on the handle and turning out more of what I did last time, I'm not good enough to hide that from the audience. So what I end up chasing is the experience of each of these things. It's not necessarily where I'm going to flip and do a totally different tone, but after three years...

Wake Up Dead Man is the latest movie in the Knives Out series, and the director of the franchise has just revealed how the upcoming film is different from the previous one, Glass Onion. While Knives Out was universally beloved, Glass Onion was a lot more divisive, causing many fans to wonder how the franchise would approach the next entry, Wake Up Dead Man.

Knives Out trilogy director Rian Johnson has discussed Wake Up Dead Man following the release of its teaser trailer, with him saying that the film is "incredibly different from Glass Onion" (via Rolling Stone). Johnson explains that the upcoming sequel is "much more a Gothic" and that the tone is "much more grounded."

When discussing the film, Johnson has explained that Wake Up Dead Man is far more similar to Knives Out than it is to Glass Onion. This is because "It kind of gets back...

Rian Johnson says the third Benoit Blanc mystery, “Wake Up Dead Man,” will tilt toward “a very grounded Gothic vibe,” arguing that each installment must feel “like its own novel on the shelf” rather than a standard sequel.

The writer-director offered the tease while confirming that he has already begun outlining a potential fourth film, even though his $469 million Netflix pact formally ends with this entry. He compared the process to Agatha Christie’s Poirot era, noting that detective stories thrive on reinvention.

Production on “Wake Up Dead Man” wrapped in London last summer, giving Johnson fifteen months for editing and scoring ahead of Netflix’s planned 12 December 2025 release. Festival programmers have already booked the picture to open this year’s BFI London Film Festival on 8 October, positioning it for an awards-season launch similar to predecessor “Glass Onion.”

Daniel Craig reprises Southern sleuth Benoit Blanc opposite a fresh ensemble that includes Josh O’Connor,...

The Young and the Restless spoilers for July 14-18, focus on Cane’s party taking a sudden turn in tone, and Lily’s world is turned upside down. Meanwhile, Jack teaches Billy a painful lesson, and Audra and Kyle finally cross the line.

Next Week on The Young and the Restless

Since Lily (Christel Khalil) came back into Cane’s life, he has been carrying a serious torch. And Lily clearly hasn’t felt the same. Or she’s tried to make herself believe that. Instead, she grew closer to Damian (Jermaine Rivers). So it’s no shock to see that on Monday, Cane (Billy Flynn) confronts Damian about his feelings for Lily. Cane has spied some close, intimate moments between Damian and Lily, and he has quietly seethed over them.

But next week is when things take a turn at this endless summer soiree in the South of France.

After a string of box-office successes in the 2000s, it only made sense for television to jump on the horror bandwagon. For every rare hit, though, there were multiple misfires that, for some reason or another, didn’t make it beyond a single season. Harper’s Island was, unfortunately, one of these casualties.

This horror drama had opened with strong numbers in the spring of 2009, then once the ratings declined, its remaining episodes were burned off until the network finally dropped the axe. And although the swift cancellation came as no huge surprise, Harper’s Island’s loyal watchers mourned what might have been, had the series been given more time to grow, a better timeslot, and the chance to find a proper audience. It’s also worth mentioning that just a year later, a bona fide horror renaissance began on TV; The Walking Dead ushered in this new wave and was...

Back in 2010, just before his career imploded because of the critical and commercial failure of The Last Airbender, director M. Night Shyamalanwas signed by Universal to creatively oversee and produce a trilogy of standalone horror movies. The series would be called The Night Chronicles. Think of it as the proto-Dark Universe, also orchestrated by Universal. The Night Chronicles was quietly canceled after just one release, the modestly successful chamber piece Devil. The movie grossed over $60 million worldwide against a reported budget of $10 million, and would've likely made even more had it been released now. But now is the time to shine for 28 Years Later, Danny Boyle's long-awaited zombie thriller, which has now grossed around twice as much as Devil.

Having played in theaters for almost a month, 28 Years Later has generated nearly $130 million globally. The movie opened to positive reviews — it holds a strong 88% score on Rotten Tomatoes...

Detective Ujjwalan Ott Release – When & Where To Watch Dhyan Sreenivasan’s Film? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Malayalam mystery comedy, Detective Ujjwalan, concluded its box office journey on a successful note. Dhyan Sreenivasan, Siju Wilson and Rony David Raj starrer is now available for online streaming. Scroll below for details on where to watch Indraneel Gopeekrishnan and Rahul G’s directorial online.

Detective Ujjwalan Box Office Revisit

The Malayalam mystery comedy was released in theatres on May 23, 2025. It opened to mixed reviews. While Dhyan Sreenivasan‘s portrayal was praised, the writing was majorly criticised. The good part was the low budget of only 4.5 crores, which made the box office journey easy.

Detective Ujjwalan enjoyed a decent run at the box office. It earned 6.50 crore net in its lifetime, which is about 7.67 crores in gross earnings. Against the budget of 4.5 crores, the producers enjoyed a return on investment of 2 crores. When converted into profit percentage,...

We’re officially halfway through the year – and so what better time to take stock of its cinematic offerings and rank the best films of 2025 so far? From January’s awards contenders, to summer blockbusters and everything in between, there are all kinds of early contenders for the annual top spot – instant horror hits, sweeping American dramas, slick thrillers, and emotion-packed character stories.

Team Empire got together to pick the top 10 films of the year as it currently stands – our expert staff submitting their personal lists and favourites released since 1 January, all correlated into the list you see below. There’s something for everyone here, a smorgasbord of cinematic excellence – and with six months of the year still to go, there are plenty of delights still to come. Read the list, and get watching any you’ve missed.

10) Black Bag

Remember when films were sexy and cool? Steven Soderbergh does.

From New Jersey to Hawaii, BroadwayWorld’s regional editors have rounded up the standout theater productions happening this summer in their communities. Whether you’re in the mood for a big Broadway tour, a fresh take on a classic, or a local favorite, check out their top picks to find out what’s worth seeing near you. Arizona: Herbert Pain picks Arizona Broadway Theatre's production of Tootsie, Moulin Rouge! at the Asu Gammage and more. Atlanta: Joseph Harrison picks The Lionheart Theatre Company's A Year With Frog and Toad. Boston: R. Scott Reedy picks Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston's Evita, The Cape Playhouse's production of Rent and more. Houston: Brett Cullum picks A.D. Players' The Wizard of Oz, Alley Theatre's Agatha Christie’s Mirror Crack’d and more. Hawaii: F.H. Kekoa picks The Arts at Mark’s Garage's Comedy...

The third entry in Rian Johnson’s crime mystery series will be released later this year. Previously, Johnson said Wake Up Dead Man would be “very, very different” from the last entry, Glass Onion. He explained, “The goal is to strike out in a completely new direction tonally and thematically.” He also posted the following on social media: “I love everything about whodunnits, but one of the things I love most is how malleable the genre is. There’s a whole tonal spectrum from John Dickson Carr to Agatha Christie, and getting to explore that range is one of the most exciting things about making Benoit Blanc movies.”

Variety has passed along a new image from Wake Up Dead Man. A previous reveal showed Daniel Craig‘s Benoit Blanc and Josh O’Connor’s Rev. Jud Duplenticy both having a meeting at a church. In this new early look at the film,...

Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin and Mila Kunis also star in third murder mystery featuring Craig as private eye

The latest Knives Out film in the popular sleuthing series starring Daniel Craig as private eye Benoit Blanc will open the 2025 London film festival, it has been announced.

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is the third in the series written and directed by Rian Johnson. Like its predecessors, it is inspired by Agatha Christie murder mysteries but in 2023 Johnson said of the film: “The goal is to strike out in a completely new direction tonally and thematically”. While Craig is returning as Blanc, Johnson has assembled a new cast including Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin and Mila Kunis.

Kings Place is proud to announce the return of the London Podcast Festival, marking a major milestone with its 10th edition. The festival will run from 4–14 September 2025 and podcast fans will be able to attend a vast array of live in-hall and online performances from the world’s greatest pod stars at the big birthday edition.

A decade on from launching Europe’s first major podcast festival, the London Podcast Festival continues to champion creativity, connection and innovation in the global podcasting scene, with its original home at Kings Place in London still at the heart of the celebration.

Over the past ten years, the festival has welcomed more than 68,000 visitors and 750 podcasts to its stages, from breakthrough shows like My Dad Wrote a Porno to fan-favourite mainstays including Three Bean Salad, Tommy’s Brownload and Jameela Jamil. The London Podcast Festival has helped shape the UK’s podcasting landscape,...

As Marilyn Monroe famously sang in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," diamonds are a girl's best friend. In real-life, however, some of the world's most iconic rocks don't get the chance to socialize all that often thanks to their protective owners. One such jewel that doesn't get out much is the Tiffany Yellow Diamond. Compared to some of the most expensive diamonds on the planet, it's a relative snip at around $30 million, but don't go raiding your piggy bank just yet. As a lustrous emblem of the Tiffany & Co. empire, it's unlikely it will be sold in the foreseeable future, and it isn't the kind of trinket that the legendary jewelers will let just anybody try on. To date, only four women have had the honor of wearing the gem since it was first unearthed in 1877. More recently, however, the fabulous stone has played a key part in Kenneth Branagh's "Death on the Nile,...

The 1974 film "Murder on the Orient Express" was the first film adaptation of Agatha Christie's beloved 1934 novel of the same name, and it was also perhaps the best of them. The movie earned more than 10 times its budget at the box office, and in the years since, it's become the gold standard for Christie film adaptations. It seemed like nobody had a bad thing to say about the movie, except, of course, for Agatha Christie herself.

"It was well made except for one mistake," Christie reportedly said. "It was Albert Finney as my detective Hercule Poirot. I wrote that he had the finest mustache in England — and he didn't in the film. I thought that a pity — why shouldn't he have the best mustache?"

Looking back, it's hard to argue with this critique. Finney's mustache in this movie is respectable, sure, but it is not impressive enough to stick out to the average viewer,...

2025 hasn't exactly been filled with new horror TV shows yet, but with the upcoming Alien: Earth series and the release of It: Welcome to Derry, the genre promises to thrive on the small screen in the latter half of the year. That being said, there is one recently released gem that has flown largely under the radar that's dominating streaming, and if you're a fan of shows that pay homage to the classics while at the same time delivering a fresh take on some old tropes, Hell Motel is definitely for you.

Hitting AMC+ and Shudder on June 17, 2025, Hell Motel comes by way of the creators of the anthology horror series, Slasher. Set in the fictional Cold River Motel, the show follows 10 true crime obsessives who are invited to the opening weekend of the newly renovated setting, which is also the site of a 30-year-old unsolved Satanic Mass Murder. History...

TNT is excited to share a sneak peek clip from the eighth episode of “The Librarians: The Next Chapter,” executive produced by Dean Devlin. A spinoff of the acclaimed original TV and film franchise, the all-new episode will debut on Monday, July 7 at 9pm/8pm Central on TNT.

Produced by Electric Entertainment, “The Librarians: The Next Chapter” centers on Vikram Chamberlain (Callum McGowan), a “Librarian” from the past who time traveled from 1847 and now finds himself stuck in the present. When Vikram returns to his castle in Belgrade, Serbia and discovers that it is now a museum, he inadvertently releases magic across the continent. With the help of a new team of eclectic heroes, including a savant in world history, a scientific genius, and a highly skilled Guardian, Vikram has only six months to clean up the mess he made. Throughout the season, the team will embark on fantastical adventures,...

In a magical twist of cinematic fate, Kenneth Branagh—best known to Harry Potter fans as the flamboyant and hopelessly vain Gilderoy Lockhart—is set to play Miranda Priestly’s husband in The Devil Wears Prada 2. Yes, the sequel to the cult classic is finally happening, and it is set to reunite Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci. Filming will begin this week with Branagh joining the original cast in a surprising yet intriguing role.

While Lockhart was all flash and no substance—obsessed with fame, autographs, and his own reflection—Miranda Priestly is his polar opposite—ice-cold, ruthlessly intelligent, and always ten steps ahead. Yes, we know Kenneth Branagh won’t be appearing as Gilderoy Lockhart in The Devil Wears Prada sequel, but the pairing is already causing a stir online. So let’s check out everything we know about the cast, plot, and the overall sequel.

Amazon’s Prime Video has a movie for just about every mood. The streamer’s film library is large and diverse and packed to the brim with both throwback and modern classics. That is true especially of the platform’s selection of psychological thrillers, which includes masterpieces from over 50 years ago, early calling cards for some of Hollywood’s biggest living directors and a few contemporary gems.

Here are the seven best psychological thrillers you can stream on Prime Video right now.

“Memento” (Newmarket) “Memento” (2000)

Part neo-noir mystery, part psychological thriller, “Memento” is the film that put writer-director Christopher Nolan on the map. Nolan’s second feature effort, the film follows Leonard Shelby (Guy Pearce), a man suffering from a form of short-term memory loss that prevents him from forming any new memories, who hunts down the person who killed his wife using a complex system of tattoos, notes and photographs.

Mistry, a Jio HotStar series in the news for all the wrong reasons, is a pale shadow of the original American series Monk about a detective Adrian Monk (Tony Shalhoub) with obsessive–compulsive disorder. Given an Indian context, the series, more than its protagonist , suffers from some sort of a disorder.

The trick of making the quirky detective work is to not allow him to take himself serious, This, Tony Shalhoub achieved with minimum strenuousness in the original. Monk in Mistry transforms into Armaan Mistry. As played by Ram Kapoor, he seems to be on a vague romp with no particular agenda except to be weird and wise, and more capable of solving each case than the cop on duty Sehmat Siddiqui (Mona Singh).

Sehmat seems constantly stressed. Is it the pointlessness of the whole exercise which bothers her? The cases that Armaan and Sehmat, in that order, solve, are...

Stars: Angela Lansbury, William Windom, Richard Crenna, Ray Baker, Ron Masak, Robert Mailhouse | Written by J. Michael Straczynski, Peter S. Fischer, Derek Marlowe, Mark A. Burley, Richard Levinson, William Link | Directed by Anthony Pullen Shaw, Walter Grauman, Vincent McEveety, Seymour Robbie

Dame Angela Lansbury had an illustrious career that spanned 80 years. The actress, singer and producer won many awards for her roles on stage and screen. Among her numerous wins were five Tony Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, 18 Primetime Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award and she was nominated for three Academy Awards. These are just some of her well-deserved awards and nominations.

Dame Lansbury starred in such classic films as Gaslight (1944), The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945), The Manchurian Candidate (1962), and Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971). After an amazing career in film, Angela was offered the opportunity to star in two TV series. One a sitcom and the other a detective series, her...

On Tuesday June 24 2025, TNT broadcasts The Librarians: The Next Chapter!

And the House of Cards – BTS Season 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Librarians: The Next Chapter,” titled “And the House of Cards – BTS,” promises an exciting blend of mystery and adventure. Set to air on TNT, this episode takes viewers on a thrilling ride as Charlie, Lysa, and Connor find themselves in an unusual situation. After their magic door reroutes them, they arrive at a strange manor filled with secrets and intrigue.

Once inside the manor, the trio quickly discovers that they are in the middle of a series of murders reminiscent of Agatha Christie’s classic whodunits. The atmosphere is tense as they try to piece together the clues and figure out who is behind the sinister events. Each character brings their own skills to the table, making the investigation both challenging and engaging. Fans can expect...

Young and the Restless 2-week spoilers for June 23 – July 4, 2025 see Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) crashing the party as Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) vows revenge.

Victor and Cane’s Tense Discussion: Unveiling Secrets and Suspicions on Young and the Restless

Monday, June 23rd, Cane Ashby and Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) have a private talk. Remember Cane Ashby said he was going to talk to everybody one-on-one and Victor says that he and his family are going back to Genoa City, but Cane tries to get him to agree to stay, says he’s got a lot planned. Victor thinks Cane is acting like his scheming dad, Colin Atkinson.

Then Cane reveals that Colin died six months ago, but he had atoned for his life of crime. Victor does apologize and, you know, offer condolences for Cane’s loss, but Victor still suspects Cane’s company was set up with Colin’s dirty criminal money.

Sixty-six miles might not sound like a long road trip, but in 1888, Bertha Benz’s drive from Mannheim to Pforzheim in Germany was a historic journey. Bertha, the wife of automobile inventor Karl Benz, made the first long-distance drive in history, back when the vehicle was still a prototype, and the roads were barely there, and such a voyage was a revolution.

That journey is the subject of Singer Studios’ virtual-reality (VR) experience “Trailblazer: The Untold Story of Bertha Benz,” directed by Eloise Singer, who wrote the project with Jedidjah Noomen, and narrated by Daisy Ridley. The immersive project became available for users to try for themselves this past May via Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3, after playing at the Venice, Cannes, and SXSW film festivals, among others. “Trailblazer” is now a contender in the Outstanding Emerging Media Program category at the Primetime Emmys; Singer’s “The Pirate Queen,” starring Lucy Liu,...

On Monday June 23 2025, TNT broadcasts The Librarians: The Next Chapter!

And the House of Cards Season 1 Episode 6 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Librarians: The Next Chapter,” titled “And the House of Cards,” promises a thrilling mix of mystery and adventure. This episode will air on TNT and features Charlie, Lysa, and Connor as they navigate a strange and eerie manor. The magic door that usually guides them takes an unexpected turn, leading them into a world reminiscent of Agatha Christie’s classic murder mysteries.

Inside the manor, the trio finds themselves amidst a series of puzzling murders that seem to unfold like a twisted game. As they work to uncover the truth behind these mysterious deaths, they must rely on their wits and teamwork. The atmosphere is tense, with secrets lurking around every corner, making it a race against time to solve the case before more lives are lost.

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Agatha Christie in on record speaking about how much she tended to dislike film and TV adaptations of her own work. Generally speaking, she hated the tendency filmmakers had toward making her murder mysteries into whimsical, comedic farces. Christie had some especially harsh words for actress Margaret Rutherford, who played a slapstick version of Miss Marple in three Christie-based films in the 1960s. The author was even barred (by her friends) from watching certain adaptations, as they would most certainly have elicited months of complaints. This is one of the main reasons actor David Suchet took the role of Hercule Poirot so seriously for the celebrated BBC series "Agatha Christie's Poirot" from 1989. 

Of course, Christie's murder mysteries were so naturally cinematic, that filmmakers were drawn to them repeatedly during the author's decades-long writing career. The very first film adaptation of...

BritBox has greenlit a six-part modern-day reimagining of Tommy & Tuppence, marking the first contemporary English-language TV adaptation of the crime-solving couple created by Agatha Christie. The new version shifts the sleuths from post-wwi England to present-day Hampstead, with Phoebe Eclair-Powell penning the script in her TV drama debut. Best known for her theatre work […]

BritBox Commissions Contemporary Take on Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence...

From Agatha Christie obsessions to critically acclaimed crime dramas, some of the best content from across the pond is available to stream in the US on BritBox. Perhaps the most exciting new addition to the streamer's line-up is the six-episode series, Outrageous, the latest in a long line of adaptations based on the notorious Mitford sisters. Following in the footsteps of the Amazon miniseries, The Pursuit of Love, which detailed the eldest sister's novels, Outrageous, co-directed by Joss Agnew and Ellie Heydon, takes the infamous raucous stories and gives them a modern refresh with gorgeous color design and a provocative edge.

The series, which features a selection of top performers, including the likes of Bridgerton's Bessie Carter, James Purefoy (The Following), Isobel Jesper Jones (The Serpent Queen), Joanna Vanderham (The Runaway), Shannon Watson (The Jetty), Zoe Brough, and more, released on BritBox just two days ago and is already impressing both audiences and critics.

Young and the Restless spoilers for June 23-27, 2025 see Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) versus Aristotle Dumas (Billy Flynn) exploding. This is going to be a nuclear showdown of two men that really do not like each other. And of course, the identity reveal of the mystery man is coming.

As we always do on early edition day, we dive in first with what’s coming the rest of this week.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Daniel, Danny, and a Proposal!

On Wednesday, June 18th, Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian) and his son, Daniel Romalotti (Michael Graziadei), are chatting and he updates Danny about Lucy Romalotti (Lily Brooks O’Briant) doing better now that she’s processing through some of her grief. She’s making some more friends. Things are going well with her. And Danny is absolutely thrilled that Daniel is making music with Tessa Porter (Cait Fairbanks) and that it’s therapeutic.

Young and the Restless sees juicy summer spoilers for Y&r direct from head writer Josh Griffith. There is a lot to talk about, but the big thing that caught my eye is that Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford), who has been spiraling and plotting and out of control, is getting a hot new romance. Maybe it’ll chill her out. Can you believe it?

In addition to a sizzling love interest for Phyllis we’ve got Claire Grace Newman (Hayley Erin) possibly tapping into her dark side. Mariah Copeland (Camryn Grimes) on the verge of losing everything and so much more. Let’s get right into it.

Young and the Restless Summer Spoilers: Massive Changes Promised

So recently Josh Griffith did an interview, talked about summer action in Genoa City and he promised what’s ahead is going to be massive. He said in every way imaginable and like nothing ever seen in daytime.

Sam Spector's life would never be the same after Alan Cumming referred to himself as "a less butch Agatha Christie in a fabulous outfit" in the first season of The Traitors. All of a sudden, Cumming's wardrobe became a character of its own, and for some fans, seeing what the host wears next is even more important than finding out who'll be banished from the castle.

The costume designer is responsible for bringing the flair to a reality TV show that often delves into dark themes like murder and betrayal. Renowned for his gender-fluid designs and fun approach to blending historical references with a modern eye, Spector is the mastermind behind Cumming's ever-changing wardrobe. He recently took a break from filming Season 4 in Scotland to talk to Gold Derby about his five favorite looks from Season 3, including the "campy glam" turquoise armor and the "showstopper" wedding tuxedo dress.

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BritBox is delving back into the world of Agatha Christie, but this time without the guiding hand of Hercule Poirot or Miss Marple’s keen eye. Instead, the streamer is turning its attention to Tommy & Tuppence, bringing the escapades of the dynamic and dashing detective duo to life in a new six-part contemporary drama series. Written by Phoebe Eclair-Powell, the series follows a married couple who appear in several of Christie’s novels and short stories, taking up detective work for both fun and profit. What sets the couple apart from other Christie protagonists is their ability to age, as the characters are seen in their early 20s when first introduced and age into their 70s in the later novels. “Christie’s detective duo are witty, sharp, and raring to solve lots and lots of murders whilst asking if they should really be more than just Partners in Crime… To...

BritBox has green-lit a six-part contemporary adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence.

The series, following adaptations of Towards Zero and Murder Is Easy, will be produced by Lookout Point (Happy Valley, Gentlemen Jack), part of BBC Studios, in association with Agatha Christie Limited. Phoebe Eclair-Powell will write the show in her first drama series commission for television.

“Tommy and Tuppence are a detective duo for the ages,” a synopsis reads. “They fall in love, fall out of it, and tumble back in, all while solving some thrilling, entertaining mysteries along the way.”

BritBox North America president and general manager at BritBox International Robert Schildhouse said: “Tommy & Tuppence is a contemporary twist on Agatha Christie’s beloved sleuthing duo. With Phoebe Eclair-Powell’s superb writing and Lookout Point’s stellar production team, this series promises to be a fun blend of romance and mystery.”

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BritBox is bringing two more of Agatha Christie's iconic detectives to life with a twist. The streaming service has just greenlit a new six-episode miniseries centering on the crime-solving couple Tommy & Tuppence, but it'll unfold entirely in the modern day. It marks the first contemporary English-language television series adaptation of Christie's stories of the pair, and it also stands as the first television drama series commissioned for playwright Phoebe Eclair-Powell. Casting is still being finalized, but filming is set to get underway later this year with Happy Valley producer Lookout Point at the helm in association with Agatha Christie Limited.

Tommy & Tuppence Beresford first appeared in The Secret Adversary, Christie's second published detective novel from 1922, and they would continue to be some of her go-to sleuths throughout her career. In total, the couple appears in five of the legendary novelist's books, including four longer stories and a collection of short tales.

Exclusive: Tommy and Tuppence, Agatha Christie’s crime-fighting couple, are returning to the screen.

BritBox has greenlit a six-part series that will reimagine Tommy and Tuppence Beresford in the modern world, more than a century after they first appeared together in Christie’s The Secret Adversary.

The series will be made by Lookout Point, the UK producer behind Happy Valley. Phoebe Eclair-Powell (The Road Trip) has penned the drama, her first series commission for television.

Casting for Tommy & Tuppence, which is produced in association with Agatha Christie Limited, is yet to be confirmed. Filming gets underway later this year.

Tapping into the cosy crime phenomenon, the series will be set in Hampstead, a leafy and affluent corner of north London, which will become the scene of murder and mystery.

Tommy and Tuppence have appeared in numerous adaptations over the years, most recently being played by David Walliams and Jessica Raine in Partners in Crime,...

The upcoming episode of “The Librarians: The Next Chapter,” titled “And the House of Cards – BTS,” promises to be an exciting adventure filled with mystery and intrigue. Set to air at 3:58 Am on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, on TNT, this episode takes the beloved characters Charlie, Lysa, and Connor into a strange manor that seems straight out of an Agatha Christie novel.

As the trio navigates the eerie halls of the manor, they quickly find themselves embroiled in a series of puzzling murders. The atmosphere is thick with suspense as they work to uncover the identity of the killer lurking among them. Each twist and turn in the plot keeps the tension high, ensuring that viewers will be on the edge of their seats.

Meanwhile, Vikram is on a quest of his own. He teams up with a mysterious tarot card reader who may hold the key to locating his friends.

In 1920, much-adapted mystery author Agatha Christie debuted Hercule Poirot in the novel "The Mysterious Affair at Styles." Poirot was introduced as a Belgian private detective, a short man with an immaculately groomed mustache and a metric ton of dignity. He solved the toughest murder cases for his friends, colleagues, and employers, giving Sherlock Holmes and Batman alike a run for "world's greatest detective."

Since then, Poirot has become one of the most iconic and influential cultural characters; without Poirot, there is no Columbo, no Dr. House, no Benoit Blanc, and no understanding of the idea of the "gentleman sleuth." Poirot's impact invariably led to screen adaptations for film, television, video game, and even anime.

If you're a fan of the French-accented detective, or love the mystery genre in general and want to know where to start with Monsieur Poirot, lock the room and gather all your rich friend suspects, because all will now be revealed.

The excitement builds as “The Librarians: The Next Chapter” returns with Season 1 Episode 6, titled “And the House of Cards.” This episode promises a thrilling mix of mystery and adventure, set to air on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 9:00 Pm on TNT. Fans of the series can look forward to a unique twist as Charlie, Lysa, and Connor find themselves in a strange manor after their magic door takes an unexpected turn.

Inside this eerie manor, the trio quickly realizes they are caught up in a series of Agatha Christie-style murders. With each clue they uncover, the tension rises, and the stakes become higher. The challenge of solving the mystery will test their skills and teamwork, as they race against time to figure out who the murderer is before it’s too late.

Meanwhile, Vikram is on a mission of his own. He is determined to track down his friends, and...

Media in the '80s was full of larger-than-life personalities, and TV was no exception. From high-concept action to star-driven crime solving and even confined comedies, bigger was usually better. Some of the best shows just kept growing, and a couple of the titles on this list of the best 1980s TV shows are still around (or at least have been revived very recently). Those that didn't last nonetheless made their mark on pop culture at large.

While not every show named below is an American show, they are all, to some degree, scripted. Even though the decade spawned many iconic talk shows and nonfiction programming, with hosts ranging from Phil Donahue to Robin Leach, those are best covered elsewhere. These are the stories that kept us coming back to their characters, actors, plots, and wild gimmicks, in a decade where money was seemingly no object, and TV tried to cater to every age group.

The big Aristotle Dumas reveal is quickly approaching on The Young and the Restless. The mysterious businessman has invited many Genoa City residents to France for a party. Unbeknownst to the guest, they might be stepping into dangerous territory.

Danger In France

All of Genoa City has been curious about the mysterious Aristotle Dumas. After months of buzz, they’re finally going to meet the billionaire at his chateau in France. Guests include: The Newmans, The Winters, The Abbotts, and Michael (Christian LeBlanc) and Lauren (Tracey Bregman).

With most of Genoa City’s top players attending the shindig, something big is going to happen, and it might be sinister. On a Y&r message board, fans are speculating that the party is a setup for a murder mystery.

”Anyone else getting an Agatha Christie murder/mystery vibe with this ‘extended stay’ gathering in France? Diane already referenced the Orient Express…it...