TV & film

Spotify raises Premium subscription prices in Sweden by up to SEK 30

It will become slightly more expensive to listen to Spotify. The streaming giant is raising the price of its Premium subscription by 20 kronor.

Svenska Dagbladet’s Hildebrand Documentary Wins Guldörat Award for Documentary of the Year

Svenska Dagbladet’s documentary podcast “Blenda: Staffan Hildebrand’s New Life” has won the Guldörat award for documentary of the year.

Apu Returns to The Simpsons With New Voice Actors After Years Offscreen

He’s been retired for almost ten years. But on Sunday, store owner Apu returned to the long-running animated series “The Simpsons” - with a new voice.

Christina Applegate Says Doctors Ruled Out Her MS Diagnosis After Five Years

American actress Christina Applegate says on her podcast that she believed for five years she had the incurable disease MS, but that she was wrong.

Gwyneth Paltrow to Lead First TV Series in Thomas Vinterberg Crime Drama The Apology

Gwyneth Paltrow will star in her first television series leading role in “The Apology,” directed by Danish filmmaker Thomas Vinterberg, Deadline reports.

Olivia Colman to Receive Stockholm Achievement Award at Film Festival in November

Olivia Colman will attend the Stockholm Film Festival in November. The British actress will receive the festival’s Stockholm Achievement Award.

Office Space Actor Richard Riehle Dies at 78

Actor Richard Riehle, who starred in films such as “Office Space,” “Bridesmaids” and “The Fugitive,” has died at 78, the LA Times reports.

Meet the New Family in the Upcoming Sune Film as Filming Begins

Filming is now beginning on a new "Sune" film, with a whole new family in the cast.

SVT’s Election Compass Cleared After Complaints to Review Board

The review board has cleared SVT’s election compass following several complaints, the Swedish Media Authority said in a press release.

Record 105 Films Compete for Best International Feature Oscar Nominations

Sweden’s Oscar entry, Alex Schulman’s “Archipelago,” is facing stiff competition. A record number of films are vying for nominations in the Best International Feature Film category, TheWrap reports.

Call of Duty’s New Main Game Brings War to the Korean Peninsula

North Korea attacks its southern neighbor in this year's edition of the "Call of Duty" series. What matters is what the character goes through and helping players understand and empathize with the conflict they face, says Jeffrey Negus, who is responsible for the game's story.

TV4 Won’t Make a Second Season of Dream Cabins Abroad, Host Maria Forsblom Says

There will be no second season of "Dream Cabins Abroad" on TV4, host Maria Forsblom tells Expressen in an interview.

Taika Waititi’s Star Wars Film Put on Hold Indefinitely

My Persson and Elliot Baglivi Eliminated in Idol’s First Live Final

My Persson and Elliot Baglivi were eliminated from “Idol” in the first live final on Saturday. Theo Han Jönsson and Laban Berglin will advance in the competition.

Actor Johan Holmberg Wins This Year’s O’Neill Scholarship

He is described as a marvel of timing, mechanics and comedy. This year's recipient of the O'Neill Scholarship is actor Johan Holmberg.

The Traitors Reveals Its 21 Contestants for the New TV4 Season

The final five participants have been announced. It is now clear who will take part in “The Traitors” on TV4 this fall.

Idol Favorite Saga Uvemark Says She’s Taking Nothing for Granted as Live Shows Begin

Saga Uvemark is the clear favorite as “Idol” on TV4 enters its live-show phase on Saturday. “I’m very happy and grateful. But I’m not taking anything for granted,” she says.

Steven Soderbergh Steps In to Help Complete The Batman Part II Filming

Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh has stepped in to help with "The Batman Part II."

Apple TV Renews Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed for Season 2, Set to Premiere in 2027

“Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” is getting a new season, Apple TV announced. According to Deadline, the dark comedy’s second season will premiere in the first half of 2027.

SVT Host Messiah Hallberg Says His Family Moved After Murder Contract Came to Light

Messiah Hallberg has faced hate and threats over his jokes. Now the SVT (Swedish public broadcaster) personality also talks about a murder contract, Expressen reports. “Of course it was deeply unpleasant,” he says.

French Film Industry Warns Budget Cuts Could Erase Up to 400 Films in Five Years

France is struggling with a large national debt, and 170 people in the French film industry are warning about proposed budget cuts for 2027.

Austin Abrams was trapped inside a full-size whale stomach while filming Whalefall

What is the most claustrophobic film of the year? The answer is undoubtedly “Whalefall.” In the thriller, diver Jay is swallowed by a sperm whale and has to escape before his oxygen runs out. For actor Austin Abrams, filming felt almost like real life.

Alex Schulman’s Archipelago left off European Film Awards eligibility list

Alex Schulman's drama "Archipelago," which was selected as Sweden's Oscar submission, is not among the films eligible for an award at next year's European Film Awards.

TV4 postpones The Challenge after backup failure forces season to be edited again

The new season of TV4's reality show “The Challenge” has been postponed due to a technical failure. Large parts of the series have been deleted, Aftonbladet reports.

Israeli Embassies Promote Counter-Documentary to Award-Winning Film Naza

Following the award-winning and acclaimed documentary “Naza,” Israeli embassies have posted a link to a hastily produced counter-film, The Guardian writes.

The Dogs Actor Kit Walker Johansson Nominated for TV4’s Rising Star Award

“The Dogs” star Kit Walker Johansson is in the running for TV4’s Rising Star Award. He is one of seven actors nominated for the award.

Lena Olin to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Stockholm Film Festival

The Stockholm Film Festival is giving Lena Olin its Lifetime Achievement Award this year. The festival’s program for November is being unveiled.

New This Week: Nelly Rapp’s Final Adventure and Marvel’s Vision Quest

A new adventure with Nelly Rapp hits cinemas, while Marvel hero Vision tries to live as a human on Disney+. Here are this week’s movies and series.

Josephine Bornebusch wanted to make a modern farce with Netflix comedy The Storm

Josephine Bornebusch felt the need to make a really funny film after working on several dark dramas. Her new Netflix comedy, “The Storm,” is pure slapstick. “I wanted to make a modern farce,” says the director.

Journalist Anna Lillkung Explores Her ADHD Diagnosis in New Podcast Series

Do I have ADHD - or am I just “normally disturbed”? In a new podcast series, journalist Anna Lillkung explores her own diagnosis and what she calls the “astonishing increase” in ADHD in society.

Michael Jackson’s 1993 Super Bowl Halftime Show to Be the Focus of New Documentary

Michael Jackson’s iconic performance during the 1993 Super Bowl halftime show will be the subject of a new documentary.

HBO Revives Lena Dunham’s Girls With Five New Episodes, Original Cast Members Returning

The series that gave voice to an entire generation is returning. HBO has greenlit five new episodes of Lena Dunham's beloved and controversial dramedy “Girls.”

SVT’s 2027 Christmas Drama Seven Days with the Family Begins Filming in Norrbotten

Filming for next year’s Christmas drama on SVT (Sweden’s public broadcaster), “Seven Days with the Family,” is underway in Norrbotten. The cast includes Johan Rheborg and Irma Schultz.

Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston mourns his on-screen son RJ Mitte, who died at 34

Actor Bryan Cranston is mourning the loss of RJ Mitte, who played his son, Walter White Jr., in the television series “Breaking Bad.” “I will miss you, my friend,” Cranston wrote on Instagram.