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What time is ‘Billions’ on tonight?

But what will happen to Bobby?

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Billions is making one last return to the small screen with a seventh season set to conclude the story that all started with Bobby Axelrod – you can read all the details below.

Having departed the show in season five, Damian Lewis is getting set to make a return as Axelrod in this seventh and final outing of Billions. Having sent him off to a non-extradition country, the show’s creators have welcomed the charming Wall Street mogul back to the show for one last roll of the dice in the bear pit of hedge funds, the federal government, and big egos.

Speaking about his return to the show, Lewis told Stephen Colbert in February: “Bobby’s back. He is coming back.

“Axe is back and it is exciting. He has not been around for a couple of seasons but he is back.”

Lewis rejoins a heavy-weight cast that includes the likes of Hollywood mainstay Paul Giamatti and Marvel star Corey Stoll. The likes of Sons Of Anarchy star Maggie Siff, and Suits alumnus David Costabile also feature heavily in the show.

Bobby Axelrod is back in ‘Billions’. CREDIT: Sky

What time is Billions on tonight?

Billions season seven launched as of Thursday in the US on Showtime, while a Sky Atlantic premiere also happening in the UK on Friday (August 11) at 9pm.

Not to worry though, as while the seventh season is available to stream and watch live on Sky Atlantic, Paramout+ subscribers are able to stream the show from today (Saturday August 12).

Is there a trailer for Billions season 7?

The short answer is… yes. Check it out below.

According to USA Today Lewis makes his return as Axelrod despite the overwhelming legal problems he faced in season five.

Indeed, what he’s been up to while he’s been on the run will be explored in later episodes – with his role increasing through to the US finale of the show on October 27.

 

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Will there be ‘Behind Your Touch’ season two?

Strange powers and a small-town vet make for a charming new comedy

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Behind Your Touch is the latest K-Drama that Netflix has had a hand in creating, and the highly anticipated show premiers today (August 12).

Starring Han Ji-min and Lee Min-ki, Behind Your Touch is an upcoming comedy K-drama that follows nosy small-town veterinarian Bong Ye-boon (played by Han), who suddenly gains psychometric abilities to see into the past of other living creatures.

Meanwhile, Lee plays Moon Jang-yeol, an ambitious detective who comes to realise he needs Ye-boon’s abilities to solve certain crimes. K-Pop EXO member Suho also stars in the series as Kim Sun-woo, a young man who moves to their town and begins working part-time jobs.

Will there be Behind Your Touch season 2?

As of this moment there has been no word from Netflix on a second season of Behind Your Touch.

However, with many shows on Netflix it would be safe to say that if the show proves to be a success in terms of streaming numbers it will have a good shot at a second season.

And Behind Your Touch has all the hall-marks of a series that could capture the imagination. The series will explore the budding romance between the veterinarian and detective as the pair team up to solve crime cases in their small town of Mujin.

Is there a trailer fro Behind Your touch?

There is – you can check it out below.

An official synopsis for the show reads: “Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey that transcends the boundaries of traditional romantic comedies. Introducing Behind Your Touch – a captivating rom-com, or as we fondly dub it, a ‘Com-Rom,’ that guarantees to ignite your heart and tickle your funny bone all at once.

“Taking centre stage is the charismatic Rom-Com Queen herself, Han Ji Min, portraying the endearing Bong Ye Bun, a small-town veterinarian gifted with an extraordinary ability to see the past of animals and people by touching their bottoms.”

Behind Your Touch premieres August 12 at 10:30pm KST on JTBC, and will also be available to stream on Netflix.

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Is Bobby Axelrod coming back for ‘Billions’ season seven?

Bobby was last seen doing a runner to a non-extradition country

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Billions has missed its leading man since Bobby Axelrod jetted off on his uber-expensive jet to a non-extradition country, but will he make a comeback in season seven?

Damian Lewis (Homeland, Band Of Brothers, and Wolf Hall) was noticeably absent from the sixth season of the show he’d helmed since 2016. However, his departure in season six the Sky Atlantic/Paramount+ show let Paul Giamatti’s Chuck Rhoades Jr. and Corey Stoll’s Mike Prince take the limelight.

That said, there seemed to be a hole left by Lewis that was seemingly impossible to fill. Especially given as a return was never ruled out completely by the show’s creators.

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly ahead of the season six premier in 2021, Executive Producer Brian Koppleman teasingly said:”The goodbyes on Billions and the hellos on Billions are never permanent; nothing is etched in stone.”

Is Bobby Axelrod coming back for Billions season 7?

Damian Lewis will return to the ‘Billions’ fold as Bobby. CREDIT: Sky

Lewis put Billions on the map with his performance as the roguish and ruthless Axelrod. But, following the death of his wife Helen McCrory in April 2021, Lewis announced his departure from the show.

At the time, he tweeted that it was “a pleasure and a privilege to play Axe for 5 seasons”. See his full goodbye to the show in the tweet below.

 

That said, it seemed as if his return was never completely ruled out. However, following comments from the production team ahead of season six’s premier Lewis came out and announced he would make a return to show while on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert earlier this year.

“Axe is back and it is exciting,” he told Colbert. “He has not been around for a couple of seasons but he is back.”

According to USA Today Lewis makes his return as Axelrod despite the overwhelming legal problems he faced in season five.

Indeed, what he’s been up to while he’s been on the run will be explored in later episodes – with his role increasing through to the US finale of the show on October 27.

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How long is ‘Heart Of Stone’ on Netflix?

Gal Gadot is back front and centre with a new action-packed film

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Netflix‘s action-packed Heart Of Stone arrives on Netflix today (Friday, August 11) – you can find details regarding its runtime below.

In the film Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot takes on the role of a global guardian once more (minus superpowers), playing Rachel Stone an intelligence operative. Put in an unenviable position, Stone finds herself as the only one standing between her powerful global peacekeeping organisation and the loss of its most valuable and dangerous asset.

In its review, NME.com said Heart Of Stone is “plenty of fun and far slicker than a lot of recent Netflix content”. Indeed, the three-star rated film earned a call for a follow-up thanks to its entertainment factor.

Picking up the bumps, scrapes and punchlines beside Gadot in this high-paced action flick are 50 Shades Of Grey star Jamie Dornan and Crazy Rich Asians‘ Jing Lusi. Tom Harper, who helmed Aeronauts and the 2016 mini-series of War & Peace featuring Lily James, took charge behind the camera.

How long is Heart Of Stone on Netflix?

Gal Gadot takes on the role of Rachel Stone in this new action film. CREDIT: Netflix

The film has an official run-time of two hours and two minutes, meaning that the action is a punchier and quicker film than both Gadot’s solo outings as Wonder Woman. The original DC film clocked up a run-time two hours and 21 minutes, while 2020’s follow-up Wonder Woman: 1984 was even longer at two hours and 31 minutes.

Speaking ahead of the film’s release Dornan told Collider he was particularly proud of what the cast and crew undertook when signing on to make Heart Of Stone, saying: “I just think the scale of it and the ambition of it, and hopefully, we’ve pulled that off. You know, we’re taking people on a proper ride here, and particularly, you know, right from the off, those first 15 minutes are like, you better be ready for it.”

Meanwhile, Gadot said: “I’m excited for people to sit at the edge of their seats. I’m excited for them to reveal the twists and turns. I think there’s a really good, healthy amount of humour and action and drama, and just for people to enjoy it and have fun with us with the movie.”

Catch a trailer for Heart Of Stone below.

 

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What time is ‘Cruel Summer’ season two on Amazon Prime Video?

The teen thriller is back for another vacation

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Cruel Summer is returning to Amazon Prime Video for a second season of sinister mystery and teen angst – you can find all the details below.

The follow-up to 2021’s hit summer thriller, this second instalment in the series has chosen to completely change things up and start afresh. Gone are the likes of Chiara Aurelia and Olivia Holt, and instead a new cast of bright young things will be at the centre of all the drama.

The official synopsis for the season reads: “Set in an idyllic waterfront town in the Pacific Northwest, the next chapter of Cruel Summer follows the rise and fall of an intense teenage friendship.

“Approaching the story from three different timelines surrounding Y2K, the season twists and turns as it tracks the early friendship between Megan, Isabella and Megan’s best friend Luke, the love triangle that blossomed, and the mystery that would impact all of their lives going forward.”

Cruel Summer season two stars Lexi Underwood as Isabella LaRue (left) and Sadie Stanley as Megan Landry (right). CREDIT: Freeform

What time is Cruel Summer season 2 on Amazon Prime Video?

Fans of the series in the US have been able to watch the second season in its entirety already. The first episode dropped in the states to coincide with the start of vacation season in America, but now UK fans can add it to their summer binge list imminently.

Cruel Summer season two will be available to stream in full on Amazon Prime Video from Friday August 11. This means that fans can choose to binge the series or take their time with it.

Indeed, anyone with an Amazon Prime Video subscription will be able to watch both season two and hit the rewind button to season one if they wish – as from Friday both will be available to watch on the platform.

Cruel Summer season 2 cast: who’s in the it crowd this time round?

Three members of the new cast will be familiar faces with The Goldberg’s Sadie Stanley, Lexi Underwood of Little Fires Everywhere, and Griffin Gluck from Locke & Key securing roles.

Stanley plays one of the two leading female protagonists from this season taking on the role of Megan Landry. The show will chart Megan’s journey from high school in a sleepy town in the Pacific Northwest to University of Washington college student with dreams of Silicon Valley.

Underwood meanwhile will star opposite Stanley as Isabella LaRue – a free-spirited teen who moves in with the Landry family unit. Isabella has a mysterious past and couldn’t be more different to Megan, but as the show’s jumping timeline will quickly reveal they become firm friends.

Gluck plays Luke Chambers – the boy at the centre of Cruel Summer season two’s mystery. The new season begins in the summer of 1999, with viewers introduced to Luke as Megan’s best friend. Luke is the son of a notorious businessman in town, and his father has high expectations which his son is desperate to escape.

Is there a trailer for Cruel Summer season 2?

There is an official trailer packed with teasing hints and action. It dropped in May – watch it right below.

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How many episodes of ‘Painkiller’ are there?

Matthew Broderick becomes the frontman for big pharma in this drama

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The latest Netflix original series to become a summer hit looks set to be the drug drama Painkiller, fronted by Matthew Broderick – you can find episode details below.

The series takes on the ever-headline-making prescription drugs crisis that continues to grip America and other parts of the world. Broderick plays a slick pharmaceutical executive, Richard Sackler, while Uzo Aduba’s Edie Flowers is the government lawyer set on taking him down.

An official synopsis for Painkiller reads: “A fictionalized retelling of events, Painkiller is a scripted limited series that explores some of the origins and aftermath of the opioid crisis in America, highlighting the stories of the perpetrators, victims, and truth-seekers whose lives are forever altered by the invention of OxyContin.

“An examination of crime, accountability, and the systems that have repeatedly failed hundreds of thousands of Americans, Painkiller is based on the book Pain Killer by Barry Meier and the New Yorker magazine article The Family That Built an Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe.”

Uzo Aduba plays a federal lawyer in this riff on the battle against big pharma. CREDIT: Netflix

How many episodes of Painkiller are there?

The first season of Painkiller comprises six one hour episodes that chart the battle between the good guys (Flowers and the Feds) and the big bad (Sackler and his Pharma company).

As with many TV series on Netflix, the series will have its entire season released in one go as of Thursday, August 10. That means viewers can choose when and how they want to watch the drama unfold.

  • Episode One, The One To Start With, The One To Stay With (out now)
  • Episode Two, Jesus Gave Me Water (out now)
  • Episode Three, Blizzard of the Century (out now)
  • Episode Four, Is Believed (out now)
  • Episode Five, Hot! Hot! Hot! (out now)
  • Episode Six, What’s in a Name (out now)

NME‘s Alex Flood says that while Painkiller doesn’t quite have the depth or nuance of its older rival, Dopesick, it’s still engrossing.

Is there a trailer for Painkiller?

Yes, there is – watch it below.

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Megan Fox responds to “weirdo” critics after sharing friend’s GoFundMe appeal

“try again on another day with some different bullshit, you bunch of psychos”

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Megan Fox has responded to a section of her social media followers who criticised her for sharing a friend’s GoFundMe appeal – calling them “weirdos”.

The Transformers actor reportedly shared a link to her friend Brittney Boyce’s fundraiser – in aid of her father’s cancer treatment. The post which indy100 reports was shared via Instagram stories on Monday (July 24) received some backlash.

She then subsequently addressed some negative comments that came her way in a Stories post on Friday (July 28). Fox labelled some social media users “psychos” for their responses to the post, the publication reports.

“Hey weirdos,” the Jennifer’s Body star wrote. “Do any of you have the emotional intelligence to consider that maybe [Brittany Boyce] doesn’t want her celebrity clients donating large sums of money to her because it creates a dynamic in her working relationships that makes her uncomfortable?”

She continued: “I just obliged her request. Anything she needs from me personally she will ask and [I] will do it privately. One thing you’re not going to accuse me of is being miserly or lacking generosity.

“So try again on another day (probably [tomorrow]!) with some different bullshit, you bunch of psychos [sic].”

Boyce set up the fundraising appeal on GoFundMe last week. On the page she states the goal of her appeal is to help her father who is not “covered by insurance” with medical expenses so “he can focus on himself and not the stress on finances”.

At this time the appeal page registers a total of $11,455 raised for a goal set at $60,000.

 

 

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‘Secret Invasion’ director doesn’t “feel bad” about disappointing “rabid” Marvel fans: “is it our job to fulfil their expectations?”

“is it our job to fulfil their expectations?”

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The director behind Secret Invasion has said he doesn’t “feel bad” about garnering some disappointing reviews from some “rabid” Marvel fans.

Having just watched the final instalment of the long-awaited MCU series air on Disney+ this week (Wednesday, July 26), the sixth episode of the limited series clocked up a critical rating below 10% on Rotten Tomatoes.

However, director Ali Selim has responded and said that he doesn’t pay attention to reviews (even from the Hollywood press) when asked about a certain amount of backlash to aspects of the MCU series.

‘Secret Invasion’ director Ali Selim has responded to his critics CREDIT: Getty

“I don’t know – is it our job to fulfill their expectations? Or to tell the story that we’re telling?” he responded when asked by Variety about critical responses to the series.

Addressing the fact that much of the six-part series has garnered mixed responses from viewers and critics alike, Selim said: Oh, I don’t read reviews. With all due respect. For me, I view all the storytelling work I do as a dialogue with an audience.

“When the show is finished and put up on the screen, that’s my half of the dialogue. And the audience then starts their half of the response to it.”

Samuel L. Jackson is back as S.H.I.E.L.D. head honcho Nick Fury. CREDIT: Marvel Studios/Disney

Addressing the blockbuster nature of a Marvel property, as well as the franchise’s loyal fanbase, Selim continued:

“I don’t feel bad about mixed reviews. If you had unanimously good reviews, every movie would gross $10 billion, trillion dollars, right? [Projects] resonate with different people at different times for different reasons, and Marvel has a very devoted – even rabid – fan base who have expectations and when their expectations aren’t fulfilled, they move in the other direction; they give it a thumbs down.

“I don’t know – is it our job to fulfil their expectations? Or to tell the story that we’re telling? So, it’s a tricky thing. I would love it if everybody loved it, but I also don’t have that expectation myself, so I feel great about the response to it.”

In its four-star review of the series NME praised the different direction Selim has taken. The review praised the more mature style of story-telling and direction of Secret Invasion, saying it felt like “a teenage franchise stepping out into the real world for the first time”.

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Twitter sparks official investigation as new ‘X’ logo on roof of headquarters appears

Elon Musk’s rebrand of Twitter has faced another stumbling block

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Elon Musk‘s rebrand of Twitter to ‘X’ faced another stumbling block this week as the tech giant was halted while erecting the firm’s new logo on the roof of its headquarters.

According to reports, the firm was asked to pause the building of a new ‘X’ logo on the roof of its San Francisco HQ on Friday (28 July). City officials are said to have put a stop to the logo being built and launched an investigation into the firm’s actions, reports Deadline.

Representatives of the city are believed to have said that the giant ‘X’ sign didn’t have the proper design and safety permits to be erected on the roof.

Twitter ‘X’ sign being built atop San Francisco HQ CREDIT: Getty

The Washington Times led the coverage of the snafu, quoting a spokesperson for the Department of Building Inspection, Patrick Hannan, as saying any replacement letters or symbols would require a permit to ensure “consistency with the historic nature of the building” as well as complying with safety measures.

Speaking to the publication on Friday, Hannan added that erecting a sign on top of a building also requires a permit. It’s believed that X had not acquired the correct permits to comply with city bylaws regarding the new logo and its placement on the building.

The rooftop logo isn’t the first hurdle that Musk has faced following his surprise rebranding of Twitter last week. Earlier this week, city officials stepped in to halt the removal of the old Twitter logo, a giant bluebird, from the building. The city claimed this was due to the fact workers hadn’t taped off the sidewalk to keep pedestrians safe if anything fell while the work took place.

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Twitter sparks official investigation as new ‘X’ logo on roof of headquarters appears

Elon Musk’s rebrand of Twitter has faced another stumbling block

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Elon Musk‘s rebrand of Twitter to ‘X’ faced another stumbling block this week as the tech giant was halted while erecting the firm’s new logo on the roof of its headquarters.

According to reports, the firm was asked to pause the building of a new ‘X’ logo on the roof of its San Francisco HQ on Friday (28 July). City officials are said to have put a stop to the logo being built and launched an investigation into the firm’s actions, reports Deadline.

Representatives of the city are believed to have said that the giant ‘X’ sign didn’t have the proper design and safety permits to be erected on the roof.

Twitter ‘X’ sign being built atop San Francisco HQ CREDIT: Getty

The Washington Times led the coverage of the snafu, quoting a spokesperson for the Department of Building Inspection, Patrick Hannan, as saying any replacement letters or symbols would require a permit to ensure “consistency with the historic nature of the building” as well as complying with safety measures.

Speaking to the publication on Friday, Hannan added that erecting a sign on top of a building also requires a permit. It’s believed that X had not acquired the correct permits to comply with city bylaws regarding the new logo and its placement on the building.

The rooftop logo isn’t the first hurdle that Musk has faced following his surprise rebranding of Twitter last week. Earlier this week, city officials stepped in to halt the removal of the old Twitter logo, a giant bluebird, from the building. The city claimed this was due to the fact workers hadn’t taped off the sidewalk to keep pedestrians safe if anything fell while the work took place.

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