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Son of Sam last victim revealed in doco
Berkowitz, who shot and killed six people, continued to haunt investigative reporter Maury Terry.
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Eye-popping list of new streaming releases
Sleep will be a memory of the past if you have any hope of getting through even a fraction of this month’s new TV shows and movies on streaming.
Cobra Kai mansion has bizarre shower
The mansion showcased in the hit Karate Kid spin-off Netflix series “Cobra Kai” has hit the market — but its biggest talking point is the very odd feature of the bathroom.
Prince Andrew ‘too toxic’ for The Crown
It appears The Crown is struggling to find an actor willing to take on the role of Prince Andrew for Season Five of the hit Netflix series. But surely someone wants the role, Kerry Parnell writes.
The Crown faces new casting ‘struggle’
Netflix hit drama The Crown appears to be struggling to find an actor to play disgraced royal Prince Andrew for the upcoming fifth series.
Iconic Aussie TV show coming to Netflix
Australians will be hit with a massive dose of nostalgia when Netflix drops every single season of the iconic television show Round the Twist.
Bizarre protest to stop ‘Byron Baes’
Netflix’s proposed ‘Byron Baes’ reality show about influencers has been met with fury from locals, who have now organised a protest against the production.
‘Trashy, garbage’: Byron locals lash out
The fight against Netflix’s latest reality series is heating up as Byron Bay locals and their businesses revolting against the planned show.
Dopey Netflix dud proves we’ll watch anything
Somehow we are so starved for fresh content that superhero movie Thunder Force is the most-watched Netflix show in the country. And it’s hideous, Duncan Lay writes.
‘Netflix for solar’ promises big savings
Just like TV streaming services but for power, solar subscriptions are now available in Australia and providers claim having one could slash electricity bills.
Disgraced comedian replaced in film
Fans have gone wild for Tig Notaro’s portrayal in the upcoming Snyder film Army of the Dead, replacing disgraced comedian Chris D’Elia.
New hurdle for Byron Bay influencer show
Netflix’s proposed ‘Byron Baes’ reality show about influencers has hit a new hurdle, with one local declaring: ‘We don't want to be an Instagram paradise.’
‘Cruel’ move that deeply upset Philip
According to royal biographers, the late Prince Philip wasn’t a fan of how Netflix portrayed his character in “malicious” scenes on The Crown.
Byron’s fury over ‘harmful’ reality show
The Byron Bay community is battling against a new influencer reality series slated for the region, claiming it’ll turn the laid-back region into a “punchline”.
A-lister Netflix movie fails on so many levels
An A-list movie star, two Oscar winners, two Emmy winners and a Marvel player dot the cast. And yet, how did it get everything so wrong?
Netflix releasing Son of Sam documentary
Following his portrayal in ‘Mindhunter’, Netflix is now releasing a true crime documentary about serial killer David Berkowitz.
Question over Philip’s Netflix portrayal
While Netflix’s The Crown has been slammed for its dramatisation of the royal family, the Duke of Edinburgh’s portrayal has for some parts held true.
Crown stars react to Philip’s death
The actors who played Prince Philip in the popular Netflix series The Crown have reacted to the royal’s death among a slew of big names.
Byron Bay Insta war set to fire up
Byron Bay locals are already fuming about influencers — and it’s about to get a whole lot worse.
Netflix launches Byron Bay reality show
Netflix is making a drama-filled reality show about Byron Bay – and one very well-known resident is rumoured to have a starring role.
Harry’s veiled swipe at Queen
His first Netflix project has been announced but one word in his statement carries with it a painful message for the royal family.
Meghan and Harry’s Netflix project unveiled
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s first Netflix project has been unveiled, as the Duke of Sussex said he “couldn’t be more excited”.
World shocked at viral Aussie octopus
It looked like a scene from the Netflix hit, My Octopus Teacher, but this octopus from Western Australia was not a fan of humans.
Killer’s true story ‘too bizarre’ for TV
He’s the charismatic conman and murderer at the centre of a new Netflix series. But some parts of Bikini Killer’s true story were too strange to tell.
How star finally found ‘Bikini Killer’
Every villain is the hero of their own story but that doesn’t make it easy to connect with them, even when you’re portraying them.
Netflix pays $597m for two movies
In one of the biggest deals inked by any streaming service, Netflix has reportedly paid $597 million ($US450m) for the sequels to a 2019 hit.
Massive month of new streaming releases
You may as well quit your job now if you hold out any hope to even just sample the huge selection of new streaming movies and TV shows in April.
Reason Aussie star left Hollywood
The Aussie actress shocked fans when she announced she was giving up her precious US green card and now she’s opened up about the decision.
Bloody twist in new Netflix TV show
What happens when you add blood, gore and a supernatural threat to the world of Sherlock Holmes? You get this new Netflix series.
Meghan and Harry hire Oscar-nominee
The former royals have made a big name appointment to head content for their multimillion-dollar Netflix and Spotify deals.
Ricciardo skewers exposed F1 rival
A Formula 1 star has been caught out in Netflix’s new documentary series, earning a bake from Daniel Ricciardo. WARNING: Explicit content.
‘He’ll regret this’: Ricciardo called out
Daniel Ricciardo’s bitter split from Renault has played out in spectacular fashion on the new season of F1’s Drive to Survive on Netflix.
Wife’s reaction to horror moment is no joke
It was one of the most terrifying scenes in all of sport last year and the emotion of her husband’s miracle escape is still raw for Marion Grosjean.
Aussie says Netflix stole his film idea
An Aussie filmmaker has launched legal action against streaming giant Netflix, claiming it breached copyright in a new Zac Efron doco.
Ricciardo’s bitter break-up revealed
They said all the right things publicly but behind the scenes Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul was “dumped like a girlfriend” by Daniel Ricciardo.
Push for big change to Netflix
Big names in Australia’s screen industry came together in Canberra today to demand a big change on streaming services.
Gross toilet hack divides the internet
Apparently we’ve been using the toilet “wrong” — at least that’s according to a now-viral hack that has grossed people out because of one detail.
Netflix movie is exactly what you think it is
There’s nothing subversive, edgy or original about Netflix’s new movie. It knows what it is and makes no apologies for it.
Netflix to ban common activity
Netflix is planning to crack down on something lots of people with accounts do - and a change has already come into effect this week.
Netflix cracks down on common activity
Either you’re a freeloader or someone is freeloading off your Netflix account. Those days are set to be a thing of the past.
Cops make $1m by busting Netflix scammer
When police arrested a Sydney-based Netflix scammer, they didn’t think it would result in them landing a near million-dollar windfall.
Woman’s genius project during quarantine
Most people spent their two-week mandatory hotel quarantine catching up on Netflix. But this Perth woman had other ideas.
Would you pay $130 for ‘Netflix of travel’?
After a year that may have changed travel forever, a leading travel website has shown that it isn't afraid to go further into uncharted territory.
Zac Efron to trek across Australia
As he continues to put down roots in our country, Zac Efron’s next big project will see him travel across Australia.
Netflix to shoot new Hemsworth movie
Netflix has decided there’s no better business to be in than the Chris Hemsworth business, and has greenlit a new movie.
Netflix crashes for thousands
Netflix has gone down for thousands of users across the UK, with reports it went down online for people all over the world.
Furious Taylor publicly slams Netflix
Swift has publicly lashed out at the streaming giant over a “deeply sexist” reference to her, labelling it “horse s**t”.
Impossible to hate award-winning show
Jason Sudeikis’ Golden Globes speech might’ve been chaos personified, but his series definitely isn’t. Plus, five other winning shows.
Jam-packed month of streaming releases
From a high-budget superhero showdown to riveting, gritty dramas, there’s a lot coming to the small screen in March.
How to watch Golden Globes movies
Before the glitzy Golden Globes on Monday, watch one (or two or three) of these 14 nominated movies this weekend.
Harry’s surprise Crown revelation
The Duke of Sussex said the show is “loosely based on the truth” — despite the series drawing criticism from other royals.
Internet decision you need to make
The NBN rollout across Australia is now complete and once it arrives in your suburb you have 18 months to make the switch.
Raunchy show leaves Goggleboxers stunned
This Netflix smash hit has been touted as the show not to watch with your parents, but it seems the Gogglebox cast missed the memo.
Shock twist in The Crown love triangle
It’s been a tumultuous 2021 for Gillian Anderson. After her ex Peter Morgan swiftly shacked up with another woman, there’s been a new update to the saga.
You’ve been watching Netflix wrong
For years, many Australians have been making a simple mistake while watching Netflix, and all thanks to a default setting.
Netflix movie one of Tom Hanks’ ‘very best’
In his four decades on screen, Tom Hanks has never before made a western. Until now.
Australia a nation of moochers
A change in consumer behaviour shows Australians can’t get enough of these services – as long as someone else pays for it.
Score 92% off world-class virtual chess course
Finished bingeing “The Queen’s Gambit”? Go from chess novice to Grandmaster with this one-time offer.
Deadly ‘Covid Triangle’ where UK strain rampages
A ‘Covid Triangle’ has emerged where half the population have been infected with the virus and pressure on hospitals and funeral homes has reached unprecedented levels.
Netflix star’s in-flight meltdown
A Netflix star is one among eight who were arrested on a flight for causing a drunken rampage.
Sneaky detail in new Netflix drama
Eagle-eyed viewers have picked up a curious Aussie detail in new Katherine Heigl Netflix series Firefly Lane. It turns out it was no coincidence.
Star’s brutal dig at The Weeknd
The Weeknd’s visually stunning Super Bowl halftime show has wowed fans, but one star didn’t love it, taking a vicious swipe at the performance.
Eerie video before woman’s odd death
Footage of a terrified woman hiding in an elevator, captured before she was found dead in a water tank, is just one bizarre crime in a hotel of horrors.
‘Budget’ detail in hit Netflix show roasted
It’s one of the most successful shows ever for the streaming giant, but it hasn’t stopped viewers from gleefully pointing out one obvious issue.
Writer’s ‘rage’ over Golden Globes fail
A writer on Netflix’s Emily In Paris has written of her “rage” that another show wasn’t nominated at the Golden Globes.
Netflix movie’s ‘crazy, toxic relationship’
This intense romantic drama starring Zendaya is written and directed by a filmmaker who loves “crazy relationships”.
What we can learn from 80yo discovery
You wouldn’t think a movie about an 80-year-old archaeological discovery would have much to teach us about our pandemic moment but it does.
Where you’ve seen Bridgerton cast before
If you find the Bridgerton cast oddly familiar, that’s probably because you’ve seen some of the actors in huge movies and TV shows before.
Bumper month for new streaming releases
Hope you have lots of free time on your hands in February because you’re going to need it with this crop of new movies and TV shows.
Chilling crime doco’s disturbing trailer
Netflix has released the first trailer of its new crime documentary about the mysterious deaths at the Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles.
Bridgerton star reveals hardest sex scene
Star of the hit new period drama Phoebe Dynevor has revealed the difficulties she experienced while filming one very intimate scene.
Extraordinary discovery in Netflix movie
The story of one of the most significant archaeological finds has been immortalised in this handsome Netflix movie starring Carey Mulligan.
Leaked The Crown scene horrifies cast
Gillian Anderson who plays Margaret Thatcher on The Crown has reacted to the leaked clip from behind the scenes of the hit Netflix show.
Fans spot glaring error in Netflix hit
Eagle-eyed Bridgerton fans have spotted a huge blunder in the opening scene of the hit Netflix show, which is set in 1813.
Glaring issues with raunchy Bridgerton
It’s the series that’s gone viral worldwide for its steamy portrayal of the 1800s – but how real are the show’s sex scenes?
Superstar’s scathing Netflix movie
Far from a classic rags-to-riches tale, this dark Netflix movie, adapted from an award-winning book, has many surprises in store.
Bridgerton fans in for huge treat
Fans of the breakout Netflix show Bridgerton will be thrilled to hear it has officially been given the green light for a second season.
Momentous TV event was long overdue
Superhero fans have waited a very long time for this moment, a black woman putting on the iconic cowl.
Netflix stars devastated over porn scandal
Stars of Netflix’s hottest new show Bridgerton have been left horrified as their sex scenes have made their way to adult streaming websites.
Viewers appalled by graphic Netflix show
WARNING: Graphic images. A grisly new Netflix true crime docuseries has some viewers switching off in disgust, labelling the show “tough viewing.”
Netflix slap ban on Meghan and Harry
They’ve signed a multimillion-dollar deal with Netflix, but Meghan Markle and Prince Harry won’t get any input when it comes to royal shows.
The 16-year-old making more than $100k
He’s only working seven-hour days and is using a self-taught skill to pull in the cash, which has allowed him to quit school and move out of home.
Bold, experimental and addictive TV show
There’s so much on streaming and yet it’s all kind of the same. You can’t say that about this genre-hopping series.
Acting PM to jobless: ‘Get off Netflix’
The acting prime minister has urged unemployed Aussies to ‘turn off Netflix’ and go bush to find ‘fun’ and ‘well-paying’ jobs in fruit-picking.
‘Do not watch with parents’: TV warning
Fans of raunchy Netflix series Bridgerton have shared their cringe-worthy accounts of watching with their parents.
Insider reveals Meghan’s next move
After bagging a whopping Netflix deal, an insider claims the Duchess has plans to expand her voice even further with a novel.
Meghan and Harry’s urgent new deal
The royal couple have sealed big-money deals with Netflix and Spotify, but their future plans all hang on one last negotiation. And it won’t be easy.
Netflix producer poisoned to death
The producer of an upcoming big-budget Netflix series has died after allegedly being poisoned by a co-worker.
Movies you didn’t expect to see today
You probably thought Boxing Day movies weren’t a thing this year, given the world-shattering pandemic. Good news! They actually are.
Best movies you should’ve seen this year
Sure, some of the biggest movies of the year didn’t come out but there were a slew of amazing films that maybe you missed. How many did you catch?
What Clooney got in return for $14m gift
George Clooney made headlines when he revealed a staggering gift he made to 14 close friends — but he tells news.com.au it actually paid dividends in return.
George Clooney’s comeback in Netflix movie
George Clooney hasn’t had much luck with his recent movies but this Netflix drama is about to change that tide.
Clooney’s incredible transformation
George Clooney’s lush beard in his latest Netflix film The Midnight Sky could have mistaken for Santa.
Harry and Meghan’s strict speech demands
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been raking it in, but they have strict demands if you want to hear them speak.
Anderson splits from The Crown creator
After four years as an industry power couple, actress Gillian Anderson and the creator of Netflix’s The Crown have parted ways but remain “great friends”.
Black Panther star’s fiery final movie
Chadwick Boseman’s final onscreen role is earning him buzz for a posthumous Oscar.
Truth behind Clooney’s shock weight loss
George Clooney reveals the extreme lengths he went to as he prepared for his latest role in post-apocalyptic film The Midnight Sky.
Big problem with Meghan’s latest move
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are raking it in - in fact they’re richer to the tune of $183 million. But the Queen will not be happy.
