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Tom's Guide
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
How to watch 'Bookish' online — stream British crime drama series from anywhere
With a second series already commissioned, "Bookish" combines clever crime solving with faithful period drama in a bid to become the new streaming obsession of anybody who likes their murder mysteries at a pedestrian pace. Here's how you can watch "Bookish" online around the world and from anywhere with a VPN. All six episodes of "Bookish" will be available to stream from Wednesday, July 16.• U.K. — U&Alibi• Aus — Max• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN risk-free Cosy crime is certainly having its moment in the sun, with shows like "Ludwig" and "The Marlow Murder Club" winning over fans, and the star-studded big screen adaptation of Richard Osman's "The Thursday Murder Club" expected to enjoy big box office numbers when it premieres next month. "Bookish" is created by small screen favorite Mark Gatiss ("League of Gentlemen"). He also plays protagonist, Gabriel Book — an eccentric bookseller in 1940s London, who has a nose for sleuthing and encyclopaedic knowledge of literature to help him crack crimes. With a cast that includes appearances from familiar faces such as Paul McGann ("Doctor Who"), Daniel Mays ("Vera Drake") and Joely Richardson ("Lady Chatterley"), these three whodunnit mysteries look an ideal antidote to grittier boxsets. Read on and discover how you can watch "Bookish" online and from anywhere in the world. "Bookish" will be broadcast on the U&Alibi channel in the U.K. Episodes will drop in the form of three double-bills, going out on consecutive Wednesdays from July 16 at 8:10 p.m. BST. However, all six episodes will be made available on demand at the same time from Wednesday, July 16. U&Alibi is a premium channel in the U.K. and is available as part of Sky TV and Virgin Media packages. Alternatively, You can also use Now to gain access to the channel by purchasing the entertainment package — prices begin from £6.99/month. Traveling abroad? You can use a VPN to watch "Bookish" as if you were back home. NordVPN is our top pick of the options and we'll show you how to use it below. Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching "Bookish" on your usual service? You can still watch the crime series thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best VPN on the market. NordVPN deal: FREE $50 / £50 Amazon gift card Boasting lightning fast speeds, great features, streaming power, and class-leading security, NordVPN is our #1 VPN. ✅ FREE Amazon gift card worth up to $50/£50✅ 4 months extra FREE!✅ 76% off usual price Use Nord to unblock BBC iPlayer and watch "Bookish" live online with our exclusive deal. Using a VPN is incredibly simple: 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're a Brit abroad, you'd select a U.K. server from the location list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your usual streaming service and watch "Bookish" online just as you would at home. It's been confirmed that "Bookish" will be shown on PBS in the U.S. However, at the time of writing, no air date has been announced. We would expect it to arrive at some point in the next few months, so be sure to keep an eye out in the PBS schedules for "Bookish". Traveling to the States from the U.K. Australia and don't want to wait? You'll need to use a VPN to unblock your usual streaming service when overseas. Aussies will be able to watch "Bookish" on the recently launched Max streaming service Down Under. Episodes are due to become available on the same day as they do in the U.K. — Wednesday, July 16. The Max price in Australia costs from $11.99/month, with pricier options available to add extra devices, enable downloadable content and upgrade to 4K and Dolby Atmos. Note that if you're an existing Foxtel subscriber, you get online access to the Max Basic with Ads plan for free. Although the rights for "Bookish" have been sold to parts of the world ranging from Scandinavia to Latin America, we have not seen that it will be shown in Canada. If you're travelling to Canada and still want to watch, you can use one of the best VPNs to log in to your home streaming service and watch as usual. Our favorite is NordVPN. Below is the U&Alibi broadcast schedule for "Bookish" in the U.K. Note that all six episodes will land for streaming on demand on Wednesday, July 16. We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
Mint
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Lounge Loves: ‘The Thursday Murder Club', Manna Dey's house and more
I managed to see the trailer of The Thursday Murder Club only recently, some weeks after it was first released. The cast of Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Celia Imrie and Ben Kingsley looks spectacular as four retired senior citizens who turn into unlikely sleuths. While waiting for the film's release in August, I decided to read Richard Osman's novel (2020) of the same name, which has been adapted for the screen. The book does not disappoint. I had been going through a bit of a reading lethargy, and the book has thankfully changed that. This whodunnit has you rooting for these unorthodox detectives. And, perhaps, because I had watched the trailer, I could visualise the cast members speaking to me from the pages. If you want to break the mid-week ennui or simply read something refreshing, this is the novel for you. There is no limit to human absurdity, and the internet, with its tell-all culture, has brought it to our timelines in unique ways. My favourite example of this right now is American musician Luke Holloway's Instagram account (@lewky_), where he has made a series of Reels titled 'Turning Terrible Tinder Conversations into Song'. The videos feature a role-playing Holloway enacting crowd-sourced snatches of texts from dating platforms—the most cringe ones, of course—that he has set to music. There's the one where someone starts a chat by asking 'do you do cocaine', the one where a man basically confesses he's stalking women, and so on. The thing is, the tunes are pretty catchy, and I often find myself humming 'do you do cocaine'. I am not a fan of the Mumbai monsoon. Let everyone sing their praises for all the romance associated with it, but I somehow can't get past the dozen inconveniences that come with the rains. Not being able to dry my clothes in the sun, for instance, or not being able to play a game of tennis on weekends. The rains are yet to fully settle in this year though, so I am really enjoying the sun once in a while, and taking in the sight of my clothes drying in the balcony, or airing my leather shoes that got soaked after a downpour last week. Even the neighbour's dog seems to be happy basking in the sun. The plants are rejoicing as well, showing off in all their green glory. I am not complaining about the monsoons yet. I was walking around this neighbourhood in north Kolkata, when a plaque with an image of singer Manna Dey caught my eye. I can't read Bengali, but surmisedthe house where he was born must be here. I headedinside the quiet and narrow Madan Ghose lane, the light drizzle glistening against the maroon and black tiles. I couldn't find any signboard but saw this stray dog lyingon the front porch (called rowak in Bengali, one where people like to hang out and do adda) of a house. It raised its head, perhaps sensing that I am an outsider/intruder. I promptly took a photo, the brown dog against a background of amber wall, burnt sienna windows and black grille. Later I googled and watched a video, and guess what? That was the very house the singer was born in. Did I tell you my favourite Manna Dey song is Zindagi Kaisi hai Paheli?
Economic Times
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
New Movie Releases 2025: Here's complete list of upcoming films in cinemas and streaming platforms
Agencies New movie releases 2025 list for cinemas and streaming services is available. New movie releases 2025 complete list is available. The 2025 movie calendar is filled with a variety of releases for cinema and streaming audiences. Major studios and platforms like Netflix are set to launch sequels, new entries and reboots. This detailed list offers a month-by-month breakdown from July to December for all key titles scheduled for release. July 11 Superman – Cinemas July 18 I Know What You Did Last Summer – Cinemas Smurfs – CinemasEddington – Cinemas July 25 The Fantastic Four: First Steps – CinemasHappy Gilmore 2 – Netflix Also Read: Bachelor in Paradise Season 10: ABC and Hulu release schedule, how to watch for free August 1 The Bad Guys 2 – CinemasThe Naked Gun – CinemasBeneath the Storm – Cinemas August 8 Freakier Friday – Cinemas Weapons – Cinemas August 13 Fixed – Netflix August 15 Nobody 2 – Cinemas August 28 The Thursday Murder Club – Netflix August 29 The Toxic Avenger – Cinemas Caught Stealing – CinemasThe Roses – Cinemas September 5 The Conjuring: Last Rites – Cinemas September 12 Downton Abbey 3 – Cinemas The Long Walk – CinemasDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle – CinemasSpinal Tap II: The End Continues – Cinemas September 19 Him – Cinemas A Big, Bold Beautiful Journey – Cinemas September 26 Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie – Cinemas One Battle After Another – CinemasThe Strangers: Chapter 2 – Cinemas October 3 The Smashing Machine – CinemasAvatar: The Way of Water (Re-release) – Cinemas October 10 TRON: Ares – Cinemas Roofman – CinemasKiss of the Spider Woman – Cinemas October 17 The Black Phone 2 – Cinemas Good Fortune – Cinemas October 24 Mortal Kombat 2 – Cinemas Regretting You – Cinemas October 29 Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc – Cinemas October 31 Bugonia – Cinemas Also Read: Walmart 850,000 Ozark Trail Water Bottles Recall: How to identify defective bottles and get refund? Here's why these bottles are dangerous November 7 Predator: Badlands – CinemasThe Running Man – Cinemas November 14 Now You See Me: Now You Don't – Cinemas Trap House – CinemasJay Kelly – CinemasKeeper – Cinemas November 21 Wicked: For Good – Cinemas Sisu 2 – Cinemas November 26 Zootopia 2 – Cinemas December 1 Troll 2 – Netflix December 5 Five Nights at Freddy's 2 – Cinemas December 12 Ella McCay – Cinemas Hamnet – CinemasScarlet – CinemasKnives Out: Wake Up Dead Man – Netflix December 19 Avatar: Fire and Ash – Cinemas The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants – Cinemas December 25 Anaconda – Cinemas The Housemaid – CinemasMarty Supreme – Cinemas What are the major Netflix releases in 2025? Key Netflix releases include Happy Gilmore 2, Fixed, The Thursday Murder Club, Troll 2, and Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man. Which superhero movies are coming to cinemas in 2025? Superman, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, TRON: Ares, and Avatar: Fire and Ash are among the superhero-themed titles releasing in cinemas in 2025.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
New Movie Releases 2025: Here's complete list of upcoming films in cinemas and streaming platforms
New movie releases 2025 complete list is available. The 2025 movie calendar is filled with a variety of releases for cinema and streaming audiences. Major studios and platforms like Netflix are set to launch sequels, new entries and reboots. This detailed list offers a month-by-month breakdown from July to December for all key titles scheduled for release. New Movie Releases 2025 July July 11 Superman – Cinemas July 18 I Know What You Did Last Summer – Cinemas Smurfs – Cinemas Eddington – Cinemas Live Events July 25 The Fantastic Four: First Steps – Cinemas Happy Gilmore 2 – Netflix Also Read: Bachelor in Paradise Season 10: ABC and Hulu release schedule, how to watch for free August August 1 The Bad Guys 2 – Cinemas The Naked Gun – Cinemas Beneath the Storm – Cinemas August 8 Freakier Friday – Cinemas Weapons – Cinemas August 13 Fixed – Netflix August 15 Nobody 2 – Cinemas August 28 The Thursday Murder Club – Netflix August 29 The Toxic Avenger – Cinemas Caught Stealing – Cinemas The Roses – Cinemas September September 5 The Conjuring: Last Rites – Cinemas September 12 Downton Abbey 3 – Cinemas The Long Walk – Cinemas Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle – Cinemas Spinal Tap II: The End Continues – Cinemas September 19 Him – Cinemas A Big, Bold Beautiful Journey – Cinemas September 26 Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie – Cinemas One Battle After Another – Cinemas The Strangers: Chapter 2 – Cinemas October October 3 The Smashing Machine – Cinemas Avatar: The Way of Water (Re-release) – Cinemas October 10 TRON: Ares – Cinemas Roofman – Cinemas Kiss of the Spider Woman – Cinemas October 17 The Black Phone 2 – Cinemas Good Fortune – Cinemas October 24 Mortal Kombat 2 – Cinemas Regretting You – Cinemas October 29 Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc – Cinemas October 31 Bugonia – Cinemas Also Read: Walmart 850,000 Ozark Trail Water Bottles Recall: How to identify defective bottles and get refund? Here's why these bottles are dangerous November November 7 Predator: Badlands – Cinemas The Running Man – Cinemas November 14 Now You See Me: Now You Don't – Cinemas Trap House – Cinemas Jay Kelly – Cinemas Keeper – Cinemas November 21 Wicked: For Good – Cinemas Sisu 2 – Cinemas November 26 Zootopia 2 – Cinemas December December 1 Troll 2 – Netflix December 5 Five Nights at Freddy's 2 – Cinemas December 12 Ella McCay – Cinemas Hamnet – Cinemas Scarlet – Cinemas Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man – Netflix December 19 Avatar: Fire and Ash – Cinemas The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants – Cinemas December 25 Anaconda – Cinemas The Housemaid – Cinemas Marty Supreme – Cinemas FAQs What are the major Netflix releases in 2025? Key Netflix releases include Happy Gilmore 2, Fixed, The Thursday Murder Club, Troll 2, and Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man. Which superhero movies are coming to cinemas in 2025? Superman, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, TRON: Ares, and Avatar: Fire and Ash are among the superhero-themed titles releasing in cinemas in 2025.
Wales Online
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Richard Osman defends casting Pierce Brosnan in Netflix Thursday Murder Club adaptation
Richard Osman defends casting Pierce Brosnan in Netflix Thursday Murder Club adaptation Fans were surprised when Pierce Brosnan was cast as Ron in The Thursday Murder Club, but author Richard Osman has defended the decision Behind the scenes of Netflix's 'The Thursday Murder Club' adaptation. (Image: Netflix © 2024 / Giles Keyte ) With just over a month to go before Netflix unveils its adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club, anticipation is mounting among fans who are keen to see the books brought to life. They are also eager to see how Dame Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Sir Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie will become the characters they know and love. However, fans are concerned about the casting decision of Pierce Brosnan, as he isn't how they imagined the character Ron, a neck-tattooed ex-trade unionist who isn't quite your James Bond. Richard Osman, the novel's author who has played a significant role in the screen version, has spoken out in support of choosing the actor for the role. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . He told Empire magazine, "you have to do something unusual and different and interesting." The former Pointless host continued: "Here's the key thing about Pierce Brosnan playing Ron: Pierce Brosnan is who Ron would choose to play Ron. "In the next book, I've got a scene with Ron and Ibrahim discussing who the best Bond is, and Ron is very much a Pierce Brosnan man. And Ibrahim is Timothy Dalton. For me, that's the joy." Article continues below Mr Brosnan himself reacted to the author's remarks with enthusiasm, saying: "That's bloody great. I love it. Timothy Dalton was a fantastic Bond. Brosnan wasn't half bad either." Ben Kingsley, who plays Ibrahim in the film, shared his thoughts on collaborating with Pierce. He said: "My working relationship with Pierce is one of the best working relationships I've ever had in my career. "We shared a trust that means we could go into a Laurel and Hardy riff at a moment's notice, because we understood each other's working rhythm." Sir Ben Kingsley as Ibrahim Arif, Pierce Brosnan as Ron Ritchie, Helen Mirren as Elizabeth Best and Celia Imrie as Joyce Meadowcroft. The film has been directed by Chris Columbus, who is no stranger to a high profile movie having directed films like Home Alone and several of the Harry Potter franchise. Netflix's Thursday Murder Club will host a star studded cast not only including the four lead characters. Joining them in the stellar line-up for the upcoming film are Naomi Ackie, Sir Jonathan Pryce, David Tennant, Daniel Mays, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Geoff Bell, Richard E Grant, Tom Ellis amongst others. The official synopsis hints: "When an unexplained death occurs on their own doorstep, their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn as they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands." The film is based on the first book in Osman's highly popular series, which currently comprises four novels, with a fifth set to be released this coming September called The Impossible Fortune. The eagerly anticipated The Thursday Murder Club hits cinema screens on 22nd August followed by its Netflix debut on 28th August 2025, which quite fittingly happens to be a Thursday. You can watch the trailer here. Article continues below
