UK broadcasters 'need urgent boost from YouTube'

The creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, have signed a five-year deal with Paramount+ to stream all 26 previous seasons and release 50 new episodes of the satirical cartoon. This agreement follows a competitive bidding war among streaming platforms and comes amid criticism of Paramount's financial decisions, including the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Want More Context? 🔎

Marvel Studios is ramping up its marketing for The Fantastic Four: First Steps with a series of in-universe magazine covers featuring the iconic team, highlighting their dual roles as heroes and celebrities, all while embracing a 1960s aesthetic. The campaign cleverly includes Easter eggs, like a nod to Doctor Doom, and hints at his potential involvement in future films, building anticipation for the franchise. Want More Context? 🔎

An advert by Marks & Spencer (M&S) was banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for featuring a model deemed "unhealthily thin," with her pose and clothing emphasizing her slenderness. M&S has ceased using the advert and stated that its women's clothing range is inclusive, promoting aspirational fashion responsibly. Want More Context? 🔎

Hundreds have urged Cornwall councillors to ban punk-rap duo Bob Vylan from the Boardmasters festival after the group led anti-Israeli military chants at Glastonbury. Despite nearly 300 complaints received, the Cornwall Council will hold a licensing hearing post their performance on August 10, while the festival asserts it does not condone hate speech or incitement to violence. Want More Context? 🔎

If you saw Black Sabbath's first ever gig, you wouldn't have recognised greatness.In 1968, Black Sabbath, initially known as The Polka Tulk Blues Band, emerged with a different sound and lineup, including a saxophonist. By 1969, they had transformed into the pioneers of heavy metal, led by Ozzy Osbourne, who became a legendary figure in rock history with his wild persona and significant influence on the genre. Want More Context? 🔎

Two new trailers for Paul Thomas Anderson's film One Battle After Another, featuring a star-studded cast including Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn, have been released. Inspired by Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland, the film follows ex-revolutionaries reuniting to rescue a kidnapped daughter and is set to hit theaters on September 26th. Want More Context? 🔎