The Indiependent

As Pride Month’s celebrations come to a close, it’s important to recognise films that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community all year round. One standout example is the 2018 box-office hit Love, Simon, notable for being the first major studio coming-of-age film with a gay male lead character. This groundbreaking film not …

In the latest instalment of her TV Diaries column, Hannah Bradfield recounts her month in TV and what she’s excited to watch next. Spoiler alert: This feature contains spoilers for season two of The Outlaws. May was a stressful one. Full of exams and farewells, I didn’t have much time …

In the latest instalment of our ‘Changed Film Forever’ series, Libby Jennings tells the story of Disney’s lesser-known mouse: Basil of Baker Street. The Great Mouse Detective (1986) is an often-overlooked Disney classic, but behind the scenes, it is recognised as the film that saved Disney. Disney had struggled with …

Electronic Arts (EA) has formed a team to invest in the The Sims 4 “core game experience” after years of reported technical difficulties from players. The developers acknowledged players’ frustrations within the game and pledged to tackle the reported concerns by increasing the number and frequency of fixes. Players can …

Spoiler alert: This feature includes spoilers from the first season of Blue Lights. In the second instalment of her TV Diaries column, Hannah Bradfield recounts everything she has watched recently and what she’s excited about next. And so, in the blink of an eye, it’s May. The mornings are lighter, …

After releasing her sophomore album Crazymad, For Me seven months ago and embarking on back-to-back tours across the UK, Europe, and US, you could forgive CMAT for wanting to take a break. However, the Brit Award nominee is showing no signs of slowing down, releasing her new single ‘Aw, Shoot!’ …

Playdew has officially announced that the beloved Lost Twins II game will be launching on Xbox consoles. With this confirmation comes a trailer that offers a glimpse into the immersive world awaiting players. Lost Twins II was initially released in 2023 on PC and MAC through Steam. The game was …

Are you looking for a watchlist but overwhelmed by online recommendations? Hannah Bradfield breaks down everything she’s watched recently and delivers the verdict on what’s worth the watch, what isn’t, and what she’s planning to watch next. While this isn’t a super recent release, it’s had a resurgence after landing …

The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live continues the best years of The Walking Dead by captivating viewers with its gripping storyline and compelling characters.

As the seasons change from winter to spring and the weather warms up, it’s time to throw off the thick coats and jumpers of colder months. Seasonal change can be both exciting and daunting in the fashion world, as the different weather requires different outfits. Altering your style with lots …

As the seasons change from winter to spring and the weather warms up, it’s time to throw off the thick coats and jumpers of colder months. Seasonal change can be both exciting and daunting in the fashion world, as the different weather requires different outfits. Altering your style with lots …

As the seasons change from winter to spring and the weather warms up, it’s time to throw off the thick coats and jumpers of colder months. Seasonal change can be both exciting and daunting in the fashion world, as the different weather requires different outfits. Altering your style with lots …

In March, I noticed a particular video on TikTok was garnering a lot of attention from the BookTok community. The video, posted by a user named Daisy, commenced with text that read “I’ll never forgive TikTok for what it’s done to literature.” A provocative opening gambit, that’s for sure. Next, …

A familiar face is set to lead the upcoming second season of supernatural Disney+ show Goosebumps; none other than Friends star and two-time Emmy nominee David Schwimmer. Based on the iconic children’s book series by R. L. Stine, the new series of Goosebumps debuted on the streaming platform last autumn …

It has been revealed that season 14 of Doctor Who will premier on Saturday, May 11, in the UK and Friday, May 10, in the US and internationally. For UK viewers, the first two episodes will drop on iPlayer at midnight on May 11. It will then be broadcast on …

This much revered—and sometimes feared—film was the first of its kind, using 3D printing technology alongside classic stop motion techniques. Using new animation techniques was a challenge from the start. According to Coraline’s lead animator Travis Knight, Laika initially struggled with pitching Coraline at the beginning due to its stop-motion …

Former Activision CEO Bobby Kotick is reportedly interested in buying TikTok if ByteDance decides to sell the social media platform. TikTok is currently under scrutiny in the U.S. as lawmakers are worried that the Beijing-based company, ByteDance, might share users’ data with China and potentially spread propaganda and/or shape the …

Pokémon Go trainers should get their Pokéballs at the ready as Pokémon Go Fest 2024 heads to Madrid this June. Niantic and Madrid welcome various Pokémon such as the Shiny Crabawler and trainers to the worldwide, two-day digital event from July 14-16 with events running from 10 am till 6 …

A study has found that children and teenagers can face bullying if they do not pay for items in free-to-play games such as Fortnite and Roblox. The Norwegian-based study was conducted by OsloMet PhD student Clara Julia Reich, specialising in consumption research, alongside OsloMet behaviour analyst Kamilla Knutsen Steinns. They …

TiMi Studio Group and World’s Edge have announced details behind Age of Empires Mobile which is set to be released later this year. Developed by TiMi Studio Group, the masterminds behind Call of Duty Mobile and Pokemon Unite, and Xbox Games Studio World’s Edge, the pair aim to bring the …

Greenlit hastily in the wake of Barbie’s immense success, an influx of gritty film adaptations based on childhood toys is furtively slinking towards our screens. From Daniel Kaluuya’s modern iteration of Barney the Dinosaur full of “millennial angst” to a horror comedy starring a Magic 8 Ball, there are reportedly …

Lady Gaga has announced that she will be headlining the Fortnite Festival Season 2: Unlock Your Talent, launching on 22 February. The collaboration between Lady Gaga and Epic Games has fans going gaga as opportunities arise to unlock new instruments, songs and iconic outfits. The Jam Track song bank includes …

You might have to suspend belief when watching season two of Jed Mercurio’s Trigger Point, but when it’s this good, does it matter? “The Met is under a constant state of alert. We need to adapt to new threats, new techniques, new enemies,” says Lana Washington (Vicky McClure), as episode …

Disney has announced its $1.5 billion equity stake in Epic Games as the pair team up to make an “expansive and open games and entertainment universe.’ Players can expect to see their favourite characters and content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and Avatar. The pixie dust magic doesn’t stop …

Safe In Our World has launched its biggest-ever charity gaming bundle featuring over 20 PC games on Fanatical, all for just £15. All sale proceeds will directly go towards supporting Safe In Our World’s future initiatives within the mental health sector. Customers can also opt to donate more if wanted. …

Frontier Development has announced that Planet Zoo is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on 26 March. Zoo Tycoon’s successor Planet Zoo lets players create, customise and manage zoos with intuitive console controls all from the comfort of your couch. The zoo management simulator has been loved for …

Rocksteady Studios’ Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has been pulled offline after just one hour of activity of the Deluxe Edition’s early access due to a bizarre glitch that automatically completes the game. The Deluxe Edition, costing an extra £30 from the £69.99 price tag, enabled players to access …

Following another successful series of BBC Two’s Louis Theroux Interviews, we explore what has cemented Theroux as one of today’s most iconic interviewers. “I’ve got a high tolerance for awkwardness, but yours is off the charts.” “Explain,” Chelsea Manning replies to Louis Theroux, sitting inches away from her, his sensible …

After almost two decades without, I have finally welcomed Doctor Who into my life. To celebrate this incredibly significant moment, here are my thoughts on this glorious show — 18 years late. My dreams have been Dalek-themed ever since. What took me so long? I was five when Doctor Who …