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What's new in film, TV and music this October

October is shaping up to be a busy month for new releases across film, TV and music. Whether you want the shared buzz of a cinema trip, a night in with the latest streaming drop, or a brand-new album on your playlist, there's plenty to look forward to.

Entertainment • 12 hrs

Kpop Demon Hunters stars credit Kendrick Lamar

The singers behind the animated film KPop Demon Hunters say their musical influences extend well beyond K-pop.

Music • 13 hrs

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman attend the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute Celebrating Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban

Following reports of their separation, Nicole Kidman has filed for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage.

Entertainemnt • 16 hrs

Saoirse Ronan nominated for BAFTA Scotland award

Saoirse Ronan is among the nominees for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Scotland Awards, which honour creative excellence in broadcasting and production across film and television in Scotland.

Movies • 13 hrs

Witherspoon helped Stevie Nicks and Riley Keough meet

Hollywood actress Reese Witherspoon has said she helped facilitate a meeting between Stevie Nicks and Daisy Jones star Riley Keough.

Movies • 01 Oct

Iranian director Jafar Panahi attends the It Was Just an Accident red carpet during the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival at the Victoria Eugenia Theatre on 21 September, 2025 in San Sebastián, Spain

Iranian director Jafar Panahi defies censors again

The Iranian director Jafar Panahi, whose latest film won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival in May, has told AFP he will continue to defy his country's censors and ignore the risk of returning to prison.

Movies • 30 Sep

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban attend the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Nicole Kidman at Dolby Theatre on 27 April, 2024 in Los Angeles

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have reportedly separated

The Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman and country music star Keith Urban have separated after 19 years of marriage, various news outlets have reported, citing unidentified sources.

Movies • 30 Sep

Bill Murray's Irish adventures continue in new BBC show

The BBC has announced details of a new six-part series that will see Irish American star and golf devotee Bill Murray taking on "some of the Emerald Isle's most iconic courses in a love letter to both the game and the place that shaped the Murray clan".

Movies • 30 Sep

The Simpsons Movie returns for sequel after two decades

The Simpsons Movie will return for a sequel nearly two decades after the first film hit theatres.

Movies • 30 Sep

JK Rowling calls Emma Watson 'ignorant'

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has accused actress Emma Watson of being "ignorant of how ignorant she is" amid their ongoing row over transgender views.

Movies • 29 Sep

Kieran Culkin and Jazz Charton pose for a photo

Kieran Culkin and Jazz Charton expecting third child

Succession star Kieran Culkin is expecting his third baby with wife Jazz Charton, after he said he wanted more children during an awards acceptance speech.

Movies • 29 Sep

Leonardo DiCaprio looks anxiously in the rear-view mirror as Bob Ferguson in One Battle After Another

One Battle After Another is terrific fun

Movie Review • 25 Sep

Steve Coogan as Mick McCarthy and Éanna Hardwicke as Roy Keane in a sauna in Saipan

Saipan to receive Irish premiere at Cork Film Festival

Saipan, the new film exploring the explosive fallout between Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy during Ireland's 2002 World Cup preparations, will receive its Irish premiere as the opening film of the Cork International Film Festival in November.

Movies • 29 Sep

Emily Blunt poses for a picture on the red carpet

Blunt says it is 'fun' to return to Devil Wears Prada

Emily Blunt has said it is "fun to come back to" the story of the Devil Wears Prada, which has its sequel released next year.

Movies • 26 Sep

Imogen Poots and Kristen Stewart during The Chronology of Water photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on 16 May, 2025

Imogen Poots says Kristen Stewart changed her life

Imogen Poots has said fellow actor Kristen Stewart "changed her life" by giving her a chance in Stewart's new film as a director, The Chronology of Water.

Movies • 25 Sep

One Battle After Another a timely satire, says DiCaprio

For Leonardo DiCaprio, explaining the synopsis for his new action thriller One Battle After Another is no easy feat.

Movies • 25 Sep

Claudia Cardinale attends the medal ceremony for the Japanese actor and director Takeshi Kitano receiving the French Legion of Honour at Fondation Cartier on 25 October, 2016 in Paris

Screen legend Claudia Cardinale 'lived humble life'

The Italian actress Claudia Cardinale, who has died aged 87, spent her final years living a "humble" life in a small French town, far from the glamour of her Sixties silver screen heyday, her daughter has told AFP.

Movies • 24 Sep

Wicked: For Good is due for release on 21 November

Final trailer for Wicked: For Good released

The final trailer for Wicked: For Good has been released, giving fans a last look at the much-anticipated sequel before it arrives in cinemas on 21 November.

Movies • 24 Sep

Stars have the chemistry in new romance All of You

The chemistry between actors Brett Goldstein and Imogen Poots in the new romantic drama All of You felt very natural for Goldstein.

Movies • 23 Sep

Angelina Jolie speaks during the press conference of the film Couture during the 73rd San Sebastian International Film Festival on 21 September, 2025 in San Sebastian, Spain

Jolie says she does not 'recognise' her country

American star Angelina Jolie has said she loves her country but does not "recognise it", as she said we are living through "very heavy times".

Movies • 22 Sep

Emma Watson felt 'shame' after driving ban

Harry Potter star Emma Watson has said her "shame" was "everywhere" after she received a driving ban for speeding.

Movies • 24 Sep

Paris DVD rental shop in last stand against streamers

JM Video, one of only two remaining DVD rental shops in Paris, is a focal point for film lovers and visited by actors like Brad Pitt, but the ever-growing competition of streaming platforms means this Paris institution is fighting for survival.

Movies • 22 Sep

Star and producer Cillian Murphy and screenwriter and author Max Porter discuss their new film, the school-based drama Steve

Cillian Murphy salutes Irish teachers in new film Steve

It's three out of three for Cillian Murphy - a hat-trick of must-see performances in a row. First, there was his Oscar-winning turn in 2023's Oppenheimer, then last year's Small Things Like These, and now the school-based drama Steve.

Movies • 24 Sep

Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie dance in A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

Farrell, Robbie beguile in A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

Colin Farrell reunites with his After Yang director Kogonada for a dizzyingly whimsical rumination on relationships, the baggage we bring into them and the walls we build to protect ourselves.

Movie Review • 22 Sep

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Dwayne Johnson makes Oscars bid in The Smashing Machine

What's new in film, TV and music this October

Kpop Demon Hunters stars credit Kendrick Lamar

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban

Saoirse Ronan nominated for BAFTA Scotland award

Witherspoon helped Stevie Nicks and Riley Keough meet

Iranian director Jafar Panahi defies censors again

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have reportedly separated

Bill Murray's Irish adventures continue in new BBC show

The Simpsons Movie returns for sequel after two decades

JK Rowling calls Emma Watson 'ignorant'

Kieran Culkin and Jazz Charton expecting third child

One Battle After Another is terrific fun

Saipan to receive Irish premiere at Cork Film Festival

Blunt says it is 'fun' to return to Devil Wears Prada

Imogen Poots says Kristen Stewart changed her life

One Battle After Another a timely satire, says DiCaprio

Screen legend Claudia Cardinale 'lived humble life'

Final trailer for Wicked: For Good released

Stars have the chemistry in new romance All of You

Jolie says she does not 'recognise' her country

Emma Watson felt 'shame' after driving ban

Paris DVD rental shop in last stand against streamers

Cillian Murphy salutes Irish teachers in new film Steve

Farrell, Robbie beguile in A Big Bold Beautiful Journey