Until recently, signet rings were worn almost exclusively by royals, poshos, stuffy old men and the kind of people Saltburn is about. There's a reason why: historically, the rings were engraved with initials or a family crest, and used for stamping confidential letters shut with a wax seal. This meant it was mostly important, upper class nobles who needed them.
Rupert Murdoch's Fox Corporation is entering the UK's highly competitive free, ad-supported video streaming market.
Tubi will compete with the likes of Netflix, Disney+, ITVX and Channel 4's streaming platform as well as the BBC iPlayer.
The platform has been quickly gaining market share in the US where, according to Fox, it has almost 80 million monthly active users.
In the UK, Tubi says it will offer more than 20,000 films and TV series, including content from Disney, Lionsgate, NBCUniversal and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
The platform will also include a selection of British, Indian and Nigerian content.
UK viewers will be able to access content on the Tubi webpage and via a smartphone app.
“Tubi has spent the last decade honing our approach to vast, free and fun streaming in North America, and we feel that now is the perfect time to bring that recipe to UK audiences,” Tubi chief executive Anjali Sud said.
Fox Corporation bought Tubi in 2020 for $440m (£348m) as the US media giant looked to attract younger audiences.
In recent years, streaming companies like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ have launched ad-supported services and raised subscription prices as they tried to boost revenues.
The moves came as they faced pressure to spend more money to grow their libraries of content as they try to attract more customers in an increasingly competitive market.
In March, Mr Murdoch's TalkTV network announced that it would stop broadcasting as a terrestrial television channel and became a strictly online service.
The network launched in 2022 but struggled to attract viewers on its linear platform.
Mr Murdoch had hoped the network would shake up the broadcasting establishment by offering an opinion-led alternative to established outlets.
The media tycoon played a pivotal role in the development of the UK's broadcasting industry by launching Sky in 1984.
Some commentators saw TalkTV as an attempt by Mr Murdoch to recreate his success with Sky.
Mr Murdoch's 21st Century Fox sold its 39% stake in Sky to NBCUniversal's owner Comcast in 2018 after losing a bidding battle for the network.
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aespa, the talented K-pop girl group, is currently on their 2024 live tour SYNK: PARALLEL LINE. At their recent Seoul concert for this event, the members took the fans completely by surprise. Each of the four aespa members introduced new self-written songs alongside an electrifying performance, setting the stage on fire.
On June 29, aespa attended a Seoul concert for their 2024 live tour, SYNK: PARALLEL LINE. While performing, the four members surprised the fans with the debut of their new solo songs. Notably, each member has actively participated in the writing process of their respective solo songs.
Karina took over the stage with a fierce performance of her new solo song, Up. The track combines the hip-hop genre with the group’s girl crush vibe, creating a spectacular experience for the crowd.
Watch Karina’s performance here:
Giselle performed Dopamine, a power-injecting R&B track that delivered an immersive experience to the fans who attended the Seoul concert.
Here is a fan-taken video of Giselle’s Dopamine performance:
Winter captivated the audience with a mesmerizing performance of Spark, an EDM track that instantly uplifted the crowd.
Watch Winter’s performance here:
Lastly, fans immersed themselves in NingNing’s Bored, a moody R&B track that offers both groove and sensuality. The singer’s ethereal performance of her solo song elevated the whole concert instantly.
Watch NingNing captivate the crowd:
aespa is currently on its second world tour, SYNK: PARALLEL LINE. On June 29, with the Seoul concert, they kicked off the live tour.
On the first stage of this fan concert, the group also set the stage ablaze with electrifying performances of their massive hits like Drama, Black Mamba, Supernova, Salty & Sweet, Mine, Illusion, Thirsty, Prologue, and more.
For SYNK: PARALLEL LINE, aespa will visit more cities, including Osaka, Fukuoka, Saitama, Aichi, Tokyo, Taipei, Singapore, Jakarta, Macau, Bangkok, Sydney, and Melbourne.
More regions will possibly be revealed with time.
On May 27, aespa released their first full-length album, Armageddon, comprising ten tracks, including the titular, pre-release song Supernova, Set The Tone, Mine, Licorice, BAHAMA, Long Chat, Prologue, Live My Life, and Melody.
Moon Ga Young has joined a brand-new agency!
On July 1, the newly established management company PEAK J announced that Moon Ga Young had become the first actor to sign an exclusive contract with the agency.
PEAK J CEO Shin Hyo Jung remarked, “Moon Ga Young has joined us as our first actor. We will do our utmost as a professional and focused management company so that we can become the best of partners for one another.”
Watch Moon Ga Young in her hit drama “True Beauty” with subtitles on Viki below:
Or in “Find Me in Your Memory” below!
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If you want just the cream of the June crop, here’s every movie and show that went Certified Fresh during the month!
In movies, four wide releases: crime drama The Bikeriders, Pixar comeback Inside Out 2, and A Quiet Place prequel Day One. On limited release, we had fun caper Thelma, A24’s Tuesday, and horror films Handling the Undead, Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person, and The Devil’s Bath.
On streaming, ’80s doc Brats hit Hulu, Disney+ got into The Beach Boys and Jim Henson (Idea Man), and Netflix geared up Ultraman: Rising and The Imaginary.
With TV, we got a new Walking Dead continuation, The Ones Who Live, and Star Wars saw The Acolyte, while The Bear, The Boys, and House of the Dragon continue to build on beloved previous seasons.
#1
Adjusted Score: 94470%
Critics Consensus: Led by young Sofía Otero's outstanding performance, 20,000 Species of Bees explores an array of weighty themes with gentle humanity.
#2
Adjusted Score: 83967%
Critics Consensus: Anchored in an authentically relatable approach to its story of self-discovery, Am I OK? is further elevated by strong work from Dakota Johnson and Sonoya Mizuno.
#3
Adjusted Score: 86770%
Critics Consensus: An outstanding showcase for Devery Jacobs, Backspot is front of the line as an insightful and thrilling sports drama.
#4
Adjusted Score: 90962%
Critics Consensus: An overview of The Beach Boys' history that wraps all the essentials up in a warm blanket, The Beach Boys is a straightforward jam of greatest hits that congeals into a compelling harmony.
Adjusted Score: 101154%
Critics Consensus: Having set an exceedingly high standard of excellence for itself, The Bear spends its third season simmering, stewing, and giving off an aroma that whets the appetite.
#6
Adjusted Score: 92829%
Critics Consensus: Fueled by a charismatic cast and the gritty authenticity of writer-director Jeff Nichols' approach, The Bikeriders offers a conventional yet impactful look at motorcycle culture.
Adjusted Score: 100553%
Critics Consensus: Boxing in the political arena with a bloodied smile, The Boys' fourth season is grim and even a little glum while holding up a cracked mirror towards modern society.
#8
Adjusted Score: 87636%
Critics Consensus: An insightful overview of a bygone Hollywood era as well as a deeply personal journey for director Andrew McCarthy, Brats is a bittersweet reflection on childhood stardom.
Adjusted Score: 90313%
Critics Consensus: Sordid and soapy as befitting the story of Donald Sterling's fall from grace, Clipped's terrific ensemble brings this memorable cast of real-life characters to vivid life.
#10
Adjusted Score: 99650%
Critics Consensus: Copa 71 uses the real-life saga of a group of pioneering athletes to shine a light on a chapter from sports history that's as infuriating as it is inspiring.
#11
Adjusted Score: 80938%
Critics Consensus: A ruminative chamber piece on wheels, Daddio feels expansive thanks to Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn's compelling rapport.
#12
Adjusted Score: 91654%
Critics Consensus: A squirm-inducing period piece that locates true horror in both mind and spirit, The Devil's Bath might be Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz's most chilling directorial effort yet.
#13
Adjusted Score: 100542%
Critics Consensus: An urgent drama grounded in its observant depiction of reservation life, Fancy Dance establishes director/co-writer Erica Tremblay as a rising filmmaking talent.
Adjusted Score: 98058%
Critics Consensus: A colorful succession of sketches made cohesive by Julio Torres' one-of-a-kind sensibility, Fantasmas is another vivid variation on the wunderkind's imaginative themes.
#15
Adjusted Score: 96013%
Critics Consensus: Gasoline Rainbow takes an honest look at adolescence and -- befitting its title -- finds arresting beauty in incongruous and unexpected places.
#16
Adjusted Score: 104825%
Critics Consensus: A small film that elicits a huge emotional response, Ghostlight is a deeply moving and superbly acted meditation on grief.
#17
Adjusted Score: 94915%
Critics Consensus: With unyielding clarity, Green Border renders a compassionate portrait of the unmerciful landscape that flanks the Polish-Belarusian border.
#18
Adjusted Score: 78592%
Critics Consensus: A grounded zombie picture with emotional bite, Handling the Undead shuffles along at a patient pace but succeeds as a poignant and thoughtful addition to the genre.
Adjusted Score: 98276%
Critics Consensus: Approaching its dynastic cataclysm with a deliberate stride rather than a charging gallop, House of the Dragon carefully sets up its emotional stakes to make the fiery spectacle all the more scorching.
#20
Adjusted Score: 90975%
Critics Consensus: While not as innovative as its title, Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person offers a dark-ish comedic take on a teen love story between misfits that renders a strangely sweet bite.
#21
Adjusted Score: 84832%
Critics Consensus: Bringing a droll edge to deeply serious subject matter, Ally Pankiw's feature length debut provides Rachel Sennott a welcome opportunity to display her dramatic range.
#22
Adjusted Score: 96073%
Critics Consensus: A visually splendid and emotionally resonant anime film that appeals to the child in everyone, The Imaginary is a flight of fancy that audiences won't mind getting swept up in.
#23
Adjusted Score: 109986%
Critics Consensus: Spicing things up with the wrinkle of teenage angst, Inside Out 2 clears the head and warms the heart by living up to its predecessor's emotional intelligence.
#24
Adjusted Score: 87302%
Critics Consensus: Unfolding at a gentle pace with an even more subdued sense of drama, Janet Planet revolves around Julianne Nicholson and Zoe Ziegler's outstanding performances.
#25
Adjusted Score: 103117%
Critics Consensus: A rich and warm overview of Jim Henson's life and career that avoids simplistic hagiography, Ron Howard's documentary will give audiences a much clearer idea of the pioneering puppeteer's artistry.
#26
Adjusted Score: 85710%
Critics Consensus: A study of unbridled lust, Last Summer may not tell a new taboo story but is never less compelling for it.
Adjusted Score: 92798%
Critics Consensus: A romp-antasy for revisionary souls, My Lady Jane has her cake and slays it too.
Adjusted Score: 79311%
Critics Consensus: The Power is too ill-defined to do justice to its mighty potential, but the core idea is intriguing enough to give it a charge.
Adjusted Score: 82157%
Critics Consensus: Enlivened by an outstanding ensemble, Presumed Innocent isn't guilty of upstaging the original movie but acquits itself well as an entertaining courtroom drama.
Adjusted Score: 88559%
Critics Consensus: Compelling and flawed as its titular character, Queenie does justice to its acclaimed source material by fully embracing the messiness of coming into one's own.
#31
Adjusted Score: 98056%
Critics Consensus: Grounded in raw humanity by Lupita Nyong'o and Joseph Quinn, this sideways entry into A Quiet Place finds fresh notes of fright to play amongst the silence.
Adjusted Score: 95233%
Critics Consensus: Taking fresh risks with Star Wars lore while having infectious fun playing with the stylistic trappings of a galaxy far, far away, The Acolyte is a Padawan series with the potential to become a Master.
#33
Adjusted Score: 108720%
Critics Consensus: A stellar showcase for the talented June Squibb, Thelma avoids cheap laughs as it finds the lighter side of some serious issues.
#34
Adjusted Score: 98374%
Critics Consensus: A clever and stylish riff on the body horror that is puberty, Tiger Stripes is an exuberant allegory for personal agency as well as an impressive debut for writer-director Amanda Nell Eu.
#35
Adjusted Score: 85361%
Critics Consensus: A meditation on mortality full of risky stylistic gambits, Tuesday achieves real grace thanks to Julia Louis-Dreyfus' committed performance and director Daina Oniunas-Pusic's impressive ambition.
#36
Adjusted Score: 85651%
Critics Consensus: Ultraman: Rising adds an interesting wrinkle of childrearing to the franchise's high-octane formula, making for a colorful romp fit for the whole family.
Adjusted Score: 89564%
Critics Consensus: A Walking Dead spinoff that balances past and present without skimping on blockbuster scope, The Ones Who Live is a consistent treat for longtime fans.
Adjusted Score: 78209%
Critics Consensus: The Woman in the Window's morbid mystery touches on real historical territory that it's not always equipped to handle, but Ruth Wilson's terrific performance provides ample enough reason to keep watching.
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