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David Somerset

Could Netflix Expand the WWE Franchise With a Spinoff Drama?

Netflix’s $5 billion deal for the rights to stream WWE programming is one of the biggest business moves in the platform’s history. The 10-year agreement is massive, and it signifies a shift towards more live content on the streaming service. Along with offering hit shows like WWE Raw, Netflix also has plans to broaden its … >

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How Does Gambling on TV/Movies Compare to Real Life?

  Casino Entrance With Cars Parked Outside – Free Stock Image Oftentimes, gambling in cinema looks glamorous and alluring, appealing to viewers with its air of flamboyance. Of course, this can foster expectations (rather unrealistic ones, at that) in the audience for what gambling may look like in real life. It is no secret that … >

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British Soap Operas Use Slot Machine Gambling as Plot Elements for Character Development and Conflict

# Source: Canva editor     British soap operas have long reflected society, veracious, uncompromising, and empathetic. They integrate the quotidian aspects of life and its profound human condition into uncomfortably familiar storylines that often engage their audiences not only through melodrama but also through sincere expressions of personal and societal dilemmas. From a family … >

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Is Netflix’s New Gambling Show ‘Bet’ A Total Flop?

The top 10 list on Netflix includes a new revenge thriller – ‘Bet’. It is Netflix’s newest series, which had lots of potential but hasn’t quite received the reaction the streaming service was looking for. According to fan reception, this live-action adaptation of the popular manga “Kakegurui” may have missed its mark. In this article, … >

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Doctor Who Filming Revealed: What Cardiff Stadium Scenes Could Mean for Series 14

The recent filming activity across Cardiff’s sports venues has sent ripples through the Whovian community, particularly regarding the mysterious scenes shot at Cardiff City Stadium. As Series 15 continues production with its April 2025 launch date confirmed, these stadium sequences offer tantalizing clues about the narrative direction Russell T Davies is crafting for the show’s … >

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How Hollywood Makes Gambling Look Real Even If It Isn’t

Seeing a well-shot poker scene in a movie does something special to a viewer. Your palms get sweaty, even if you’ve never played a hand before. Hollywood magic is unmatched in making gambling feel tense and glamorous simultaneously. And, the best part is, it remains strangely personal, as if you are sitting right at the … >

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Film Directors Who Worship the Dice

Hollywood is often the centre of many gambling scenes and is the birthplace of many classic films that focus on gambling. This focus on gambling is perhaps a reflection of some of the big-time film directors who create these films and their love for gambling in real-life scenarios. After all, the risk and suspense created … >

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Mobile Billing: The Easy Way to Pay in 2025

Explore how mobile billing simplifies microtransactions for gaming and more. Learn why it’s secure, convenient, and poised to shape the future of payments. Simplicity Wins: Why Mobile Billing Is the Future of Microtransactions   Microtransactions in gaming and digital services are becoming simpler thanks to mobile payments. This article explains how mobile billing is reshaping … >

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The 5 Best James Bond Films You Have to Watch

A woman with her dog eating popcorn and watching a movie – Free Stock Image Few film franchises match the enduring appeal and cultural impact of James Bond. Since Dr. No in 1962, the series has defined sleek espionage, globe-trotting action, and iconic villains. With 25 official films, the real challenge isn’t finding a good … >

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