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Will We Ever Get The Visit 2?

After winning over critics and audiences alike with the phenomenal  The Sixth Sense , M. Night Shyamalan had his pick of the litter in terms of what he could do next. Sadly, his career seemed derailed after a string of flops with  After Earth  and  The Last Airbender . A lot of people wondered if he had lost the touch that garnered him a Best Director Oscar nomination so early in his career, but he proved he still had what it takes to craft suspenseful thrillers with well-executed twists in 2015's  The Visit . 

The low-budget, found-footage horror flick combined elements of thrillers and comedies to give audiences something they hadn't really seen from the filmmaker in the past. With solid reviews and an intriguing premise involving two kids who go to visit their secluded grandparents, about whom something seems off, the film put Shyamalan back in the spotlight as it grossed over $98 million against a budget of $5 million (via  Box Office Mojo ). It wasn't just good news for the studio but an excellent turn of events for the director himself, as he had actually borrowed the budget against his house, so he really needed it to do well (via  Rolling Stone ). 

Taking into account the film's success and relatively low budget, it would sure seem like a sequel could be in the cards. Combined with the renewed popularity of Kathryn Hahn, who plays the mother in  The Visit  and recently had a scene-stealing role as Agatha Harkness on  WandaVision , it's now the perfect time to get  The Visit 2  off the ground. 

So how likely are we to one day see a follow-up with Nana and Pop-Pop? It would probably be best not to hold your breath. 

M. Night Shyamalan doesn't seem interested in more sequels

After the critical and commercial success of  The Visit , Shyamalan came out with another original film,  Split , which follows a man with multiple personalities who kidnaps a group of young girls. Of course, this movie turned out to be set within the  Unbreakable  universe, leading to a crossover between David Dunn (Bruce Willis) and the Horde (James McAvoy) –  Glass . Glass did well at the box office but also resulted in similar reviews to what Shyamalan received earlier in his career. As such, Shyamalan has taken a firm stance that he's really no longer interested in pursuing sequels . 

Since it's essentially a superhero movie, it made sense to pursue a sequel to  Unbreakable , especially in the current climate where multiple superhero movies come out annually within shared universes. However,  The Visit  is a fairly straightforward horror film with a conclusive ending, so any attempts at a sequel may come across as superfluous. 

In the aftermath of  Glass , Shyamalan dove headfirst into another wholly original story — albeit one loosely based on a Swiss graphic novel — titled  Old . It's set to come out in July 2021, and while anything's possible after the director's next venture into horror,  The Visit 2 just doesn't appear likely. 

What could The Visit 2 even be about?

Spoilers for the ending of  The Visit  ahead!

The big twist of  The Visit  is that the old people the two kids have been spending the week with aren't actually their grandparents. They've escaped from a mental hospital and killed the real grandparents, and they become increasingly violent with the children, which forces the youngsters to kill them so that they can escape right when their mother and authorities arrive at the house. 

Seeing as how the disturbed geriatrics are now deceased, there doesn't inherently seem like a direction for a potential sequel to go. After all, it's not like they're supernatural beings who could really be alive after getting stabbed and beaten to death. However,  Bustle   offers an intriguing direction for where a follow-up could go: Given the current popularity of Kathryn Hahn, a sequel could focus on the mother, Loretta, who decides to pay a visit to her ex-husband and his new girlfriend or wife. She could go on this trip with her boyfriend from the first film whom we hear about but never see. 

This time around, the kids could be tertiary characters who don't really have a presence while Loretta and her boyfriend stay with her ex for a while, and perhaps her old husband and his new partner have a few screws missing and decide to torment the adults. It could almost be viewed as a way for the mom to serve penance for placing her kids in a dangerous situation in the first movie. It's definitely a long shot, but at least fans can take solace in knowing that Shyamalan gave us one of the best found footage films ever with  The Visit , even if it remains a standalone project. 

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Here's What Could Happen In 'The Visit 2'

With all the buzz it's getting, it's safe to say that The Visit is M. Night Shyamalan's official "comeback movie." Audiences and critics are already marking this as one of Shyamalan's best since his Sixth Sense heyday — and the praise is well-deserved. Even though the master of plot twists hasn't released a sequel to any of his movies, fans might be clamoring for a follow-up to his latest. The film is cut from the same cloth as movies like Insidious and Paranormal Activity, both of which have become a franchise. That said, what could happen in a Visit sequel ?

There's no guarantee he'll even make one, of course; the director tends to stick to original movies. Since his 1999 blockbuster supernatural thriller, The Sixth Sense , he's cranked out some notable movies like Unbreakable and Signs. Then there was the underrated homeland security metaphor The Village that led to a steady stream of movies like Lady in the Water and The Last Airbender , all of which failed to deliver. After his last cinematic misfire, After Earth , Shyamalan ducked out of the limelight for a hot minute and came back with the Twin Peaks- esque miniseries Wayward Pines , which received a respectable ovation. This fed into the release of The Visit , his return to toying with all that terrifies us via two kids' visit to grandma and grandpa's house. It's unlikely that The Visit 2 will happen, but if it does, here's what it needs to include ( spoilers ahead!)

A Focus On The Mom

Since The Visit focused on terrorizing the children, The Visit 2 should focus on terrorizing the mom (Kathryn Hahn) and her boyfriend. Considering the mom sent her children to visit her estranged, creepy parents, it's her turn to revisit her hometown to past demons. Perhaps a "visit" to her ex-husband and his wife is in order.

A Backstory About The Grandparents

The grandparents in the movie have a lot of secrets including their work at the mental hospital they volunteer. Plus, there are two particular "friends" that we see in pictures in the movie that could use further explanation. In other words, a movie about the days leading up to the first "visit" would make for another great Shyamalan thriller.

Less Rap Stylings Of "T-Diamond Stylus"

There's already more than enough focus on white boys rapping in movies. Let's see Tyler (Ed Oxenbould) shift gears and try to fulfill his dream of becoming a globally famous EDM DJ. There'd definitely be a lot more humor in that.

No More Found Footage

I was worried about the use of "found footage" in the movie, as it's an overused device. Shyamalan, though, managed to make it work. Even so, this story could be told just as well, if not better without it.

Just As Much Humor

There are a lot of unexpected funny moments in the movie — and there hasn't been a lot of that in Shyamalan's past movies. The moments of levity are welcome and don't compromise the overall vibe of the movie. He should include jokes more often.

The chances of The Visit 2 happening aren't high, but if Shyamalan decides to make a sequel, it could be just as enjoyably terrifying.

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Everything we know about the guest 2.

Is The Guest getting a sequel film? Here's what we know about The Guest 2's development, release date, and whether or not Dan Stevens will return.

Although The Guest did not receive a warm welcome at the box office in 2014, it has become a cult hit, and many are anxiously awaiting The Guest 2 . Director Adam Wingard has teased ideas and information that could lead toward a follow-up to The Guest and delve deeper into the story of the Terminator-like character David (Dan Stevens). Given The Guest’s positive reception regarding its direction, acting, and story, a sequel is more than warranted.

The Guest followed a soldier named David who visited the Peterson family in New Mexico, and he claimed to have been friends with their son, a recently deceased soldier. After David endeared himself to the family, the Peterson’s daughter Anna (Maika Monroe) discovered that David escaped a military experiment that turned soldiers into unstoppable killing machines. With his identity compromised, David began hunting down the Peterson family and anyone else who got in his way. After the Peterson children seemingly killed David, Anna looked on in confusion as David emerges relatively unscathed in The Guest's ending .

Related:  ThunderCats Movie: Casting Adam Wingard's Reboot

The Guest only made 2.7 million dollars back from its 5 million dollar budget, but has since garnered a reputation as one of the most creative thrillers to come out in recent years. The film’s director, Adam Wingard, and screenwriter Simon Barrett have been frequent collaborators on acclaimed cult films like You’re Next and A Horrible Way to Die . They have hinted at collaborating again on The Guest 2 . Recently Wingard has opened up in interviews about everything he hopes will happen regarding The Guest 2 , and how they might expand upon David’s story.

Will The Guest 2 Happen?

In April of 2022, Adam Wingard announced that he would be releasing an album through Lakeshore Records entitled The Guest 2 . The album’s song titles and lyrics would hint at what would happen to David in the events following The Guest . In a recent interview, the director discussed (via  Empire ) further developing the sequel into an actual project with Simon Barrett as a limited series. Although nothing has been announced, Wingard and Barrett have been staying active in discussing The Guest 2 and ensuring it continues developing.

The Guest 2 Cast: Will Dan Stevens Return?

Dan Stevens was praised for his charming yet chilling portrayal of David in The Guest . During development, Wingard said that basically no other actor was even considered for the role. Recently, Wingard claimed Dan Stevens would love to do a sequel, so audiences can likely expect his return whenever  The Guest 2 arrives. Since  The Guest 's release, Stevens has gone on to star in Disney's live-action version of  Beauty and the Beast , and the Marvel FX series  Legion .

The Guest 2 Story: What Will The Sequel Be About?

Wingard and Barrett revealed that developing T he Guest 2 album has given them ideas to develop into a movie or limited series but have not specified what those ideas are. However, The Guest had many cliffhangers and unanswered questions that could be further explored in its sequel. The Guest 2 could pick up where its predecessor left off and show David continuing to hunt down Luke and Anna Peterson, or it could explain David’s secret government origins and relationship to the Peterson’s son.

Related:  Why Godzilla vs Kong's Adam Wingard Is Perfect For ThunderCats

The Guest 2 Release Date Prediction

There is no release date confirmed for The Guest 2 , although with Wingard and Barrett writing and directing a ThunderCats reboot and a  sequel to the Face/Off  film , it may be a few years before T he Guest 2 reaches audiences. However, with the release of The Guest 2 album and Wingard and Barrett continually talking about developing the project, audiences can be reassured that the creators don’t intend to forget the project any time soon. In the meantime, they will have to enjoy the original film The Guest and The Guest 2 soundtrack and keep an eye out for any announcements from Adam Wingard.

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Based on a true story, a drama about a spiritual awakening, revolving around Alex, the younger brother in a once close-knit family. Alex Waters has been sentenced for 25 years for rape: a crime which he insists that he did not commit. Alex's incarceration initially threatens to destroy him and his loved ones. Abandoned by his family to his fate, Alex fantasizes of escaping his cell and travelling on the trains that run past the prison walls. Faced with the possibility with spending his last days in prison, Alex has to overcome his guilt and shame to face his mental and physical demons. Weekly sessions with prison psychiatrist Dr. Coles, give Alex the courage to face his personal demons--fears that are increased with the encroaching effect of AIDS. Visits by family members and a childhood friend trigger the young man's attempts to find meaning in his troubled life, leading not only to his redemption, but to the enrichment of the lives of those around him.

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Today, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule to promote competition by banning noncompetes nationwide, protecting the fundamental freedom of workers to change jobs, increasing innovation, and fostering new business formation.

“Noncompete clauses keep wages low, suppress new ideas, and rob the American economy of dynamism, including from the more than 8,500 new startups that would be created a year once noncompetes are banned,” said FTC Chair Lina M. Khan. “The FTC’s final rule to ban noncompetes will ensure Americans have the freedom to pursue a new job, start a new business, or bring a new idea to market.”

The FTC estimates that the final rule banning noncompetes will lead to new business formation growing by 2.7% per year, resulting in more than 8,500 additional new businesses created each year. The final rule is expected to result in higher earnings for workers, with estimated earnings increasing for the average worker by an additional $524 per year, and it is expected to lower health care costs by up to $194 billion over the next decade. In addition, the final rule is expected to help drive innovation, leading to an estimated average increase of 17,000 to 29,000 more patents each year for the next 10 years under the final rule.

Noncompetes are a widespread and often exploitative practice imposing contractual conditions that prevent workers from taking a new job or starting a new business. Noncompetes often force workers to either stay in a job they want to leave or bear other significant harms and costs, such as being forced to switch to a lower-paying field, being forced to relocate, being forced to leave the workforce altogether, or being forced to defend against expensive litigation. An estimated 30 million workers—nearly one in five Americans—are subject to a noncompete.

Under the FTC’s new rule, existing noncompetes for the vast majority of workers will no longer be enforceable after the rule’s effective date. Existing noncompetes for senior executives - who represent less than 0.75% of workers - can remain in force under the FTC’s final rule, but employers are banned from entering into or attempting to enforce any new noncompetes, even if they involve senior executives. Employers will be required to provide notice to workers other than senior executives who are bound by an existing noncompete that they will not be enforcing any noncompetes against them.

In January 2023, the FTC issued a  proposed rule which was subject to a 90-day public comment period. The FTC received more than 26,000 comments on the proposed rule, with over 25,000 comments in support of the FTC’s proposed ban on noncompetes. The comments informed the FTC’s final rulemaking process, with the FTC carefully reviewing each comment and making changes to the proposed rule in response to the public’s feedback.

In the final rule, the Commission has determined that it is an unfair method of competition, and therefore a violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act, for employers to enter into noncompetes with workers and to enforce certain noncompetes.

The Commission found that noncompetes tend to negatively affect competitive conditions in labor markets by inhibiting efficient matching between workers and employers. The Commission also found that noncompetes tend to negatively affect competitive conditions in product and service markets, inhibiting new business formation and innovation. There is also evidence that noncompetes lead to increased market concentration and higher prices for consumers.

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The Tourist, created by siblings Harry and Jack Williams, the Emmy-winning producers of The Missing and Fleabag, was the most watched drama of 2022 in the UK and a hit internationally, with season 2 proving just as popular domestically. 

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Yet, as Niamh Cassidy (Joyride’s Olwen Fouéré) cautioned Helen in the series' trailer, “You don’t know him sweetheart. You don’t even know his real name.”

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2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're in the U.S. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to BBC iPlayer and stream new episodes of The Tourist season 2 online.

How to watch The Tourist season 2 in the U.S.

Although HBO Max co-produced season 1 and was the U.S. streaming home of The Tourist, the company hasn’t been similarly involved with the second season and has even removed the show’s initial episodes from its platform. 

However, The Tourist has a new home alongside other crime thrillers on Netflix . It arrived a little later than the U.K, but season 2 is available (alongside season 1), right now.  

A U.K. citizen travelling abroad? With a VPN you can connect to BBC iPlayer from anywhere, and stream hit shows like The Tourist season 2 online no matter where you are.

Can you watch The Tourist season 2 online in Canada?

There’s no release date in Canada for The Tourist season 2 just yet. Rights to stream the series were initially purchased by Amazon Prime in 2022 – the early episodes are available to stream now – but the platform hasn’t confirmed whether it will also host the second season.

Abroad and unable to access BBC iPlayer? As mentioned above, a VPN will let you stream The Tourist season 2 online no matter where you are.

How to watch The Tourist season 2 online FREE in Australia

Stan, the company co-producing The Tourist with the BBC, is the place to find all new season 2 episodes in Australia with the whole season available right now . 

Stan offers an incredible free 30-day trial to check out the streaming service. After that, the Basic plan costs $10 AUD/per month, with pricier options if you want to stream on more than one device and in HD or 4K quality.

But remember: if you're based in the U.K. but aren't there at the moment, you could still connect to BBC iPlayer and stream The Tourist season 2 live or on-demand. All you need is a VPN such as  ExpressVPN .

The Tourist season 2 TV aired in the U.K. on the following dates:

• The Tourist season 2 episode 1 – Monday, Jan. 1
• The Tourist season 2 episode 2 – Tuesday, Jan. 2
• The Tourist season 2 episode 3 – Sunday, Jan. 7
• The Tourist season 2 episode 4 – Sunday, Jan. 14
• The Tourist season 2 episode 5 – Sunday, Jan. 21
• The Tourist season 2 episode 6 – Sunday, Jan. 28
• Jamie Dornan as Elliott Stanley
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• Greg Larsen as Ethan Krum
• Conor MacNeill as Detective Ruairi Slater
• Olwen Fouéré as Niamh Cassidy
• Diarmaid Murtagh as Donal
• Nessa Matthews as Orla
• Mark McKenna as Fergel
• Francis Magee as Frank

Watch The Tourist season 2 trailer

Before you check out how to watch The Tourist season 2 online, take a look at the explosive trailer, below:

What to expect from The Tourist season 2?

Harry and Jack Williams, Writers and Managing Directors of Two Brothers Pictures say: "We’re so excited to take Elliot and Helen to Ireland, where they will meet a host of dark and off beat new characters. With a stellar cast to match, we can’t wait for it all to be brought to life."

Lindsay Salt, BBC Director of Drama, says: “I could not be happier to welcome the phenomenon that is The Tourist back to BBC One and iPlayer. With an ingenious new adventure from the dazzling minds of Harry and Jack Williams, things are about to get even wilder for Elliot and Helen.”

The Tourist series two is a Two Brothers Pictures (an All3Media company) production for the BBC, in association with Stan, ZDF and All3Media International created and written by Harry and Jack Williams (The Missing, Baptiste, Fleabag). Fergus O’Brien (Happy Valley, Gentleman Jack) directs the opening block with Johann Perry (Happy Valley, Gentleman Jack) as DOP, while Lisa Mulcahy (Blood, Years and Years) and Kate Dolan (Kin, You Are Not My Mother) direct block two and three respectively.

Alex Mercer (Inside Man, Crossfire) is producer, with Louise Kiely (The Banshees of Inisherin, Normal People) as casting director. Executive producers are Harry and Jack Williams, Daniel Walker and Sarah Hammond for Two Brothers Pictures, with Nawfal Faizullah for the BBC, and Jamie Dornan.

Who is joining the cast of The Tourist season 2?

Joining the BAFTA and Golden Globe award nominated Jamie Dornan (Belfast, The Fall) and Danielle Macdonald (Unbelievable, Dumplin’) are Conor MacNeill (Industry, The Fall), Olwen Fouéré (Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Northman), Francis Magee (Kin, Then You Run), Mark McKenna (Sing Street, One of Us is Lying), Diarmaid Murtagh (Vikings, Outlander), and Nessa Matthews (Fair City).

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The Outer Worlds 2: Everything we know so far about Obsidian's new RPG

Xbox-exclusive The Outer Worlds 2 is on the way

The Outer Worlds 2 is the upcoming follow up to Obsidian's space-faring RPG. First announced back in 2021 with a title confirming it's the works, there's still a lot of mystery surrounding the next adventure, but we do it will be taking us to a new star system with a new crew. As one of the major upcoming Obsidian games in the works alongside the highly anticipated fantasy RPG Avowed , we can't wait to see more of the project. 

Joining a slate of upcoming Xbox Series X games in the pipeline that will also be coming to Game Pass day one, it'll likely be some time before we see The Outer Worlds 2 arrive, but following other exciting projects from the developer such as Pentiment and Grounded , it'll certainly be exciting to see what a fresh experience in The Outer Worlds will look like. 

As we await more news, read on below to find out everything we know so far about The Outer Worlds 2. 

Recent updates

This Outer Worlds 2 hub was updated on April 11, 2024 to ensure everything is up to date. 

The Outer Worlds 2 release date

The Outer Worlds 2 release date is yet to be confirmed by Obsidian or Microsoft . The RPG is thought to have entered pre-production in 2019, following the success of the first game, however you shouldn't go expecting a 2022 release. 

Even with a rumored three years in development, Obsidian has had a lot on its plate between Avowed and Grounded. The Outer Worlds 2 pre-orders aren't yet available, but we're expecting them to go live next year when a release window will likely be made clearer. 

The Outer Worlds 2 trailer  

The Outer Worlds 2 trailer is beloved, and for good reason. It is self-aware, well written, and poked fun at video game trailers – riffing on common cliches to great effect. Towards the end of The Outer Worlds 2 trailer, Obsidian teased that "the developers haven't finished the [main character's] design. Or finished the story. Or finished any gameplay that's actually ready to show. In fact, the only thing [the developers] have finished is the title."

The Outer Worlds 2 setting 

New star system. New crew. Same Outer Worlds. 🚀 ✨ https://t.co/LiO07FpPmm pic.twitter.com/JHkP7l2FYt June 13, 2021

Obsidian Entertainment tweeted the following alongside the game’s announcement "New star system. New crew. Same Outer Worlds."

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The Outer Worlds 2 setting is taking us to a new world then, and while we'll be sad to say goodbye to some truly legendary companions, this is probably for the best. With The Outer Worlds PS5 seeming unlikely, owing to Obsidian being a first-party Xbox studio now, it's only fair that the adventure continue on with a clean slate. 

Will The Outer Worlds 2 come to PS5?

I know many of you will be hoping that The Outer Worlds 2 PS5 is going to happen, but sadly that isn't going to be the case. The Outer Worlds 2 will be exclusive to Xbox Series X and PC, owing to Obsidian being part of the Xbox Game Studios network following its acquisition in 2018. The Outer Worlds 2 will be available on xbox Game Pass from day one, like every other first-party release from Xbox. 

The Outer Worlds 2 gameplay

Sadly, The Outer Worlds 2 gameplay hasn't been shown yet. But that doesn't mean we can't speculate! Part of the charm of the original was the way it threw you into situations that could change depending on your choices.

Much like Fallout, you can choose how to respond to certain characters, which could lead to various branching paths in the story. The deep level of customization, not just with your gear, but with your attributes and skills made for an engrossing experience that scratched that western RPG itch.

In The Outer Worlds 2, we’d like to see an expansion of that -- with even more customization to allow for plenty of experimentation. 

Another aspect many players would like to see in the sequel is a lengthier campaign. The first entry could be finished in around 12 hours (without venturing into the side content), which was considered "too short" by some. Even completing everything the game has to offer would only take you 36 hours or so. 

Obsidian could expand upon its sequel by giving players more areas (or worlds) to explore. The first game never felt too small, but having more planets to explore would extend the longevity of the next game.

We’d also like to see a wider variety of companions to interact with. The ones in the first game were, for the most part, interesting and worth talking to, so we’d like to see Obsidian double down on that and give us more. The fact that our wish list consists of simply wanting more from The Outer Worlds 2 is a testament to how good the original is.

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Israel offers to suspend Rafah invasion if release of hostages and ceasefire deal is secured with Hamas

A planned incursion into the southern Gaza city of Rafah could be suspended should a deal emerge to secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, said Israel's foreign minister. 

The comments came as international mediators push for a deal to achieve a ceasefire in the six months of fighting in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages taken during Hamas' October 7 assault that sparked the war.

"The release of the hostages is the top priority for us," Foreign Minister Israel Katz said during an interview with local media. 

Asked if that included putting off a planned operation to eliminate Hamas battalions in the city of Rafah, Katz answered, "Yes."

He went on to say: "If there will be a deal, we will suspend the operation."

Though Katz is a member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet, he is not a member of the narrow-forum war cabinet overseeing the Gaza offensive.

Israel claims Rafah is home to four Hamas combat battalions reinforced by thousands of retreating fighters, and it must defeat them to achieve victory.

But Rafah, which abuts the Egyptian border, is sheltering more than a million Palestinians who fled the Israeli offensive through the rest of Gaza and say the prospect of fleeing yet again is terrifying.

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Earlier on Saturday, Hamas said it had received Israel's official response to its latest ceasefire proposal in Egyptian- and Qatari-mediated negotiations and will study it before submitting its reply.

Senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya gave no details of Israel's offer, but said it was in response to a Hamas proposal two weeks ago.

Negotiations earlier this month centred on a six-week cease-fire proposal and the release of 40 civilian and sick hostages in exchange for freeing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.

A separate Hamas statement said leaders from the three main militant groups active in Gaza discussed attempts to end the war.

It didn't mention the Israeli proposal.

The statements came hours after an Egyptian delegation ended a visit to Israel where it discussed a “new vision” for a prolonged cease-fire in Gaza, according to an Egyptian official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to freely discuss the developments.

It wasn't immediately clear whether Israel’s proposal was directly related to the visit.

The discussions between Egyptian and Israeli officials focused on the first stage of a plan that would include a limited exchange of hostages held by Hamas for Palestinian prisoners, and the return of a significant number of displaced Palestinians to their homes in northern Gaza “with minimum restrictions,” the Egyptian official said.

Mediators are working on a compromise that will answer most of both parties’ main demands, which could pave the way to continued negotiations with the goal of a deal to end the war, the official said.

Hamas has said it won’t back down from demands for a permanent cease-fire and full withdrawal of Israeli troops. Israel has rejected both and said it will continue military operations until Hamas is defeated and that it will retain a security presence in Gaza.

On Thursday, the United States and 17 other countries appealed to Hamas to release all of its hostages as a pathway to end the crisis.

Hamas wants to parlay any deal into a permanent end to the fighting — short of a formal peace — as the Islamist group is sworn to Israel's destruction.

Israel plans to pursue the war until Hamas' governing and military capacities are dismantled.

More than 130 hostages are still being held in Gaza captivity, including women and children.

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As Hamas issued a new video showing two of the hostages pleading for their release and sending love to their families, thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv in protest, demanding that the government do more to secure their release.

The two men, identified as Keith Siegel, 64, and Omri Miran, 47, speak individually in front of an empty background.

They send their love to their families and ask to be released.

Miran was taken hostage from his home in the community of Nahal Oz in front of his wife and two young daughters during the Hamas killing spree that sparked the war in Gaza.

Siegel, who is a dual US citizen, was taken captive with his wife from another border town.

She was later released during a brief November truce.

The video was published during the Passover holiday, when Jews traditionally celebrate the biblical story of gaining freedom from slavery in Egypt.

At one point, Siegel breaks down crying as he recounts celebrating the holiday with his family last year and expressing his hope that they will be reunited.

The men seen in the video match photographs of Keith Samuel Siegel and Omri Miran showed by their relatives to Reuters after their kidnapping.

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The Batman 2: Release, Cast & Everything We Know

Matt Reeves is set to dip back into his DC world with the upcoming movie The Batman — Part II . 

The Batman 2 was officially announced in early 2023 as part of DC Studios' upcoming offerings, existing in its own universe under the DC Elseworlds banner. 

When Will The Batman 2 Release?

The release date for The Batman - Part II was originally set for October 3, 2025 but has since been officially delayed to October 2, 2026.

Initially, it was reported production would begin in November 2023 ; however, it was ultimately delayed due to the writers' and actors' strikes that shut down the entertainment industry over the summer of 2023,

This led to reports claiming that filming now won’t be starting until March 2024.

Progress has been made behind the scenes, however. DC Studios co-lead James Gunn previously shared that Batman II is "coming out as early as it possibly can" and that Reeves will be given the proper time to "make it as great as possible.”

Reeves also revealed Greig Frasier will once again serve as cinematographer for Part II.

In September 2023, Variety claimed Warner Bros. Discovery will prioritize the superhero sequel following the end of the Writers Guild of America strike.

The Batman 2 Cast: Who Will Return?

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As one might expect going into a Batman film, Bruce Wayne will return, with Robert Pattinson in the titular role.

By the end of The Batman , Bruce’s crusade as the Dark Knight remains as important as ever, but the billionaire has learned to embrace his public face just a little bit more. While the city’s relationship with the hero will always be rocky, the reach of Wayne’s philanthropy is growing as Gotham is rebuilt.

Andy Serkis - Alfred Pennyworth

Alongside Robert Pattinson’s Batman, Andy Serkis’ Alfred Pennyworth is the only other confirmed cast member for The Batman 2 at this time.

Given he’s a key supporting character in Bruce Wayne’s world, his return isn’t surprising.

Zoë Kravitz - Selina Kyle/Catwoman

It's unknown if Zoë Kravitz's Catwoman will return, but in all honestly, she would make for the most organic absence out of the rest of the cast. After all, she did leave Batman to start anew at the end of the first movie

Colin Farrell - Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin

While not confirmed yet, Colin Farrell’s Oswald Cobblepot is expected to reprise his role as the notorious gang leader. This appearance would follow his upcoming Max streaming series, The Penguin .

It would certainly be strange for Warner Bros. to create an entire spinoff project for the character and then not have him return for Robert Pattinson's sequel.

Paul Dano - The Riddler

Despite being apprehended in his debut film, Paul Dano’s Riddler is expected to return in some capacity for the sequel. Though, like most other cast members, his involvement is not official.

The actor did previously reveal that if Part II wanted to explore The Riddler more , he’d “probably be there.”

Jeffrey Wright - James Gordon

Where there’s Batman, there’s Gotham, and with Gotham comes Commissioner Gordon. So, while the character isn't in any of Part II ’s official announcements yet, audiences shouldn't doubt for a second that Jeffrey Wright’s detective will be back.

Barry Keoghan - The Joker

While Matt Reeves has not confirmed Joker’s role in any of his future Batman projects, Barry Keoghan is expected to return for the next film.

Though the director has warned against fans assuming the Clown Prince of Crime will be Part II ’s main villain.

The Batman 2 Villain: Who Will It Be?

A report from Deadline indicated that Reeves’ Batman - Part II will see the villainous Clayface play a major role in the sequel.

It’s unclear which version of the character would be adapted—whether it be the literal shape-shifting clay monster or the non-supernatural vengeful stage actor who is mad that one of his iconic films is getting a reboot.

Pattinson previously voiced how he’d love to see a “grounded” version of Mr. Freeze, something the actor believes “could be really powerful.” The star also advocated for the Court of Owls , a criminal secret elite society that operates in the shadows of Gotham City and has done so for hundreds of years.

With Paul Dano’s Riddler and Collin Farrell’s Penguin rumored to appear , fans should expect them to factor into the proceedings in some fashion as well.

Then, of course, there’s Barry Keoghan’s Joker. Many speculate that he’ll remain in a smaller role for Part II , letting someone else take the spotlight as the main antagonist.

Names like Professor Pyg and Hush have also been thrown around to appear in the sequel as well; however, DC Studios head James Gunn has since shut those rumors down, telling fans these super-powered reports were "totally made up." 

What Will Happen in The Batman 2?

It is unknown what will happen in The Batman — Part II , given its extensive list of expected cast members. At the very least, it’ll undoubtedly be juggling a lot.

One would have to imagine that Bruce Wayne’s millionaire side will be more out in the open than in the first film. It’s something Robert Pattinson’s hero has now embraced more fully so that part of it won't be neglected like it was in his debut.

If Clayface is the villain of choice, and he is a former actor, perhaps that’ll lead to the antagonist being equally involved in both sides of Bruce Wayne’s life—rich people and big-time actors tend to mix.

With both Joker and Riddler in prison , the movie will probably find a way to make them necessary to the overarching plot. Batman might need to pay them both a visit for similar reasons why he dropped by the Joker’s cell in the first movie

Then there’s the Penguin—whose underground connections could easily play into a larger story if, say, The Court of Owls gets put into the spotlight for Part II.

Does the Batman 2 Connect to James Gunn's DC Universe?

Matt Reeves' The Batman — Part II will not be part of the upcoming DCU reboot. Instead, it will continue to live in its own universe and be marketed under the Elseworlds label, just like The Joker 2 .

Reeves previously shared that "the Batverse thing... is kind of its own thing [James Gunn and Peter Safran] are letting [them] dop."

Safran also stated in the past that they are "fully invested in the success of The Batman just like we are everything else," despite it having no relation to the wider DCU plans.

The Batman 2 Trailer: When Will it Come Out?

The first trailer for  The Batman  landed in August 2020, nineteen months before the movie finally arrived in theaters. Though to be fair, that large gap is entirely due to COVID and its wide-reaching delays throughout the entertainment industry at the time.

The second trailer was released at DC FanDome in October 2021 , five months before the movie's release date. This is more in line with the usual time frame between a project and its first trailer.

If the sequel stays on track for a release on October 3, 2025, then somewhere between four to five months prior would be a good time to expect a trailer to debut.

Funny enough, that timing makes San Diego Comic-Con 2025 the perfect time and place for Warner Bros. to start promoting the project.

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service today announced many of the stamps it will issue in 2024.

“As always, our stamp program features a broad array of subjects and designs. Stamps are miniature works of art and often tell a story that highlights our American culture, our people or an important point in our history,” said Lisa Bobb-Semple, acting Stamp Services director for USPS. “Stamps also allow us to show what’s important to us as we carefully select which stamp adorns our mailpieces. The 2024 stamps were designed to offer the American public a broad array of choices for those looking to collect stamps or send a special message.”

This is a partial list, with more to be revealed in the weeks and months ahead. All stamp designs are preliminary and subject to change.

Lunar New Year ∙ Year of the Dragon The fifth of 12 stamps in the latest Lunar New Year stamp series celebrates the Year of the Dragon. Calling to mind the elaborately decorated masks used in dances often performed in Lunar New Year parades, this three-dimensional mask depicting a dragon is a contemporary take on the long tradition of paper-cut folk art crafts created during this auspicious time of year. The dragon mask design incorporates colors and patterns with symbolic meaning. Antonio Alcalá, an art director for USPS, designed the stamp and pane with original art by Camille Chew.

Love The 2024 Love stamp features a stylized bird in flight bearing a message of love in its beak. Made of four geometric shapes shown against a rich red background, the white bird carries a pink envelope sealed with a red heart. Antonio Alcalá, an art director for USPS, designed this stamp with an original digital illustration by Katie Kirk.

U.S. Flags The Postal Service continues its tradition of celebrating the U.S. flag with these stamps, available in booklets of 20 and in coils of 100, 3,000 and 10,000. Four stamps feature the flag majestically waving at different times of the day. While the shapes and colors of the clouds change, the sun is always shining on Old Glory. Shown from a low-angle perspective, the flags draw attention upward, toward the magic of the sky. Illustrator Laura Stutzman painted the designs using gouache on illustration board. Ethel Kessler, an art director for USPS, designed the stamps.

Constance Baker Motley The 47th stamp in the Black Heritage series honors Constance Baker Motley (1921–2005), the first African American woman known to have argued a case before the United States Supreme Court and the first to serve as a federal judge. The stamp features a portrait of Motley created by Charly Palmer. The stenciled circular shapes create a subtle crowning effect, and the heavy brushstrokes and scratches add texture to the acrylic-on-canvas work. Stenciled curlicues embellish the lower background and continue onto Motley’s black dress. Derry Noyes, an art director for USPS, designed the stamp.

$1 Floral Geometry In 2024, a new Floral Geometry stamp, denominated at $1, will be available for purchase. The stamp will complement the similarly designed $2 and $5 stamps issued in 2022 and the $10 stamp issued in 2023. The stamps lend an elegant and contemporary appearance to packages, large envelopes and other mailings. The stamp art features a series of overlapping geometric shapes that mimic the symmetry of floral patterns found in nature. The watercolor background and the glimmer of the foil-stamped design and typography create a sophisticated look. This stamp will be issued in panes of 10. The stamps were designed and created by the firm Spaeth Hill. Antonio Alcalá served as art director for USPS.

Pillars of Creation (Priority Mail) Captured by the James Webb Space Telescope, this extremely high-definition infrared image shows the magnificent Pillars of Creation formation within the Eagle Nebula. By assigning color to various wavelengths, the digitized image allows us to see a landscape otherwise invisible to the human eye. Red areas toward the end of the pillars show burgeoning stars ejecting raw materials as they form, while the relatively small red orbs scattered throughout the image show newly born stars. Greg Breeding, an art director for USPS, designed the stamp with an image provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the European Space Agency, the Canadian Space Agency and the Space Telescope Science Institute.

Cosmic Cliffs (Priority Mail Express) This remarkable image from the James Webb Space Telescope is a digitally colored depiction of the invisible bands of mid-infrared light emitted by the Cosmic Cliffs of the Carina Nebula. Red and yellow flares scattered throughout the cliffs show developing and newly born stars. The orange-and-brown clouds in the lower third of the image are swirls of dust and gas. Additional stars, in our Milky Way and in distant galaxies, appear in the blue and black regions above and beyond the nebula. Greg Breeding, an art director for USPS, designed the stamp using an image provided by NASA, the European Space Agency, the Canadian Space Agency and the Space Telescope Science Institute.

A new series of low denomination stamps will debut in 2024. Each stamp will showcase a different flower design: 1-cent fringed tulip, 2-cent daffodils, 3-cent peonies, 5-cent red tulips and 10-cent poppies and coneflowers. Photographer Harold Davis combines innovative technology with digital painting and photographic techniques to arrive at his unique floral designs. These stamps will be available in panes of 20 and coils of 10,000. Ethel Kessler, an art director for USPS, designed the stamps.

Save Manatees The Save Manatees stamp will be issued to create awareness about the threats posed to this beloved marine mammal. Human vigilance is crucial for its protection — both to minimize motorboat strikes and to maintain the aquatic plants on which the manatee feeds in the warm coastal waters in and around Florida. The stamp art is a digital rendering of a manatee placidly lolling near the surface of the water. Derry Noyes, an art director for USPS, designed the stamp and booklet cover using illustrator Nancy Stahl’s original graphic design.

Underground Railroad From the time slavery was introduced to the Colonies until it was abolished in 1865, enslaved people tried to escape. This stamp issuance commemorates the Underground Railroad, as their resistance efforts became known. The pane of 20 stamps features 10 sepia-toned portraits of men and women who escaped slavery and/or helped others escape: Catharine Coffin, Frederick Douglass, Thomas Garrett, Laura Haviland, Lewis Hayden, Harriet Jacobs, William Lambert, Jermain Loguen, William Still and Harriet Tubman. Below each portrait are eight lines of text: BLACK/WHITE; COOPERATION; TRUST/DANGER; FLIGHT/FAITH; COURAGE/RISK; DEFIANCE/HOPE; UNDERGROUND; RAILROAD/USA. On the pane’s verso is a map showing the general routes freedom seekers followed and a list of individuals pictured on the stamps with a few words of biographical information about each. Antonio Alcalá, an art director for USPS, designed the stamps using existing images.

Radiant Star Radiant Star will be a new presorted standard stamp intended for bulk mailers and will be sold in self-adhesive coils of 3,000 and 10,000. In this vibrant graphic design, red and white stripes radiate from a blue star. The star is in two shades of blue to give it a three-dimensional look. Antonio Alcalá was the art director for USPS on the project. The stamp was designed by Carol Beehler.

Wedding Blooms This 2-ounce floral stamp can be used to accommodate the weight of heavy invitations for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and other celebrations; oversized greeting cards; and small gifts that require extra postage. This stamp is similar in design to the Celebration Blooms Forever stamp, also to be issued in 2024. The two will form a natural pair. This stamp features a vertical graphic illustration of brilliantly colored flowers rendered in ink and gouache paint. Derry Noyes, an art director for USPS, designed the stamp using an existing illustration by artist Kim Parker.

Celebration Blooms Similar in design to the 2-ounce Wedding Blooms stamp, this floral Forever stamp can be used on the RSVP envelopes often enclosed with wedding invitations. A beautiful addition to regular correspondence, it is also ideal for party invitations, thank-you notes and important announcements. The stamp features a horizontal graphic illustration of brilliantly colored flowers rendered in ink and gouache paint. Derry Noyes, an art director for USPS, designed the stamp using an existing illustration by artist Kim Parker.

Garden Delights These stamps will be available for mailers who enjoy adorning their cards and letters with beautiful stamps depicting nature scenes. In each of the four photographs, a different female ruby-throated hummingbird hovers next to either a zinnia, cigar flower, spotted touch-me-not or sunflower. Garden Delights will be issued in booklets of 20. Greg Breeding, an art director for USPS, designed the stamps using existing photographs by wildlife photographer Ben King.

Saul Bellow The 34th issuance in the Literary Arts series honors novelist Saul Bellow (1915-2005). Winner of three National Book Awards, a Pulitzer Prize and the Nobel Prize, Bellow is widely regarded as one of the greatest authors of the 20th century. The stamp art is a portrait of Bellow in pen, ink and watercolor based on photographs from 1982. In the background is a street scene of Chicago, where he lived most of his life. Ethel Kessler, an art director for USPS, designed the 3- ounce stamp with original art by Joe Ciardiello.

These vibrant stamps will add cheer and whimsical flair to cards and envelopes. The pane of 20 stamps features 10 typographic designs by 10 different artists in their unique styles, each with a single word as the prominent element — smile (Don Clark), hello! (Tré Seals), peace (Jay Fletcher), love (Juan Carlos Pagan), fun (Gia Graham), sweet (Jeff Rogers), yes! (Ryan Feerer), cheers! (Lisa Congdon), kudos! (DKNG Studios) and happy (Gina Triplett). The round shape of the stamps, as well as shadowing and reflection effects, give the appearance of three-dimensional pinback buttons. The pane verso features an illustration of a round silver button back with pin fastener repeated 20 times, one for each pinback button stamp shown on the front of the pane. Greg Breeding, an art director for USPS, designed the stamps.

This issuance encourages the protection of sea turtles, one of the oldest groups of animals on Earth. These ancient mariners can migrate long distances, sometimes crossing entire oceans. The pane of 18 stamps features close-up photographs of six species — the loggerhead, leatherback, hawksbill, Kemp’s ridley, olive ridley and green sea turtle — that depend on U.S. coastal waters for foraging and migratory habitats during various stages of their life. All six are listed and protected under the Endangered Species Act. Derry Noyes, an art director for USPS, designed the stamps and stamp pane using existing images.

Shaker Design The year 2024 will mark the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the first Shakers in the United States. Shaker communities made much of what they needed for daily life themselves, including furniture, fabrics, communal buildings and houses. These 12 stamps feature beautiful photographs of items that highlight the core elements of Shaker design: simplicity and utility. Derry Noyes, an art director for USPS, designed the stamps with existing photographs by Michael Freeman.

This stamp issuance celebrates America’s love of horses. Once instrumental in the early economic development of the United States, horses are now valued athletes and loyal companions, and are important in law enforcement, forestry, entertainment, equine therapy and cattle ranching. This pane of 20 stamps features five photographs of beautiful equines, each in profile. The selvage showcases a sixth horse. Derry Noyes, an art director for USPS, designed these stamps with existing photographs by Stephanie Moon and Karen Wegehenkel.

Bluegrass Bluegrass music combines elements of country music, sacred songs, string band music, the blues and traditions of Scotland and Ireland into a style that is uniquely American. The stamp art showcases a graphic design that includes four of the string instruments typically used by bluegrass bands: guitar, fiddle, five-string banjo and mandolin. Antonio Alcalá, an art director for USPS, designed the stamp with original art by Heather Moulder.

First Continental Congress, 1774 In 2024, the Postal Service commemorates the 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress. Made up of delegates from 12 of the 13 Colonies, the First Continental Congress convened in 1774 to decide how the Colonies should respond to increasing threats to their freedom. In addition to denouncing taxation without representation, the Congress called for a general boycott of British goods. It also issued a declaration of rights that included life, liberty, property and trial by jury, and laid the foundation for government during the American Revolution. The stamp art features a quote from the Congress’s protest letter to the King of England. The 12 stars stand for the 12 Colonies represented at the meeting. (Georgia did not agree with the protest and did not send representatives.) Antonio Alcalá served as art director, designer and typographer for this stamp.

The radiant beauty of fall will be celebrated with 10 new stamps in a pane of 20, featuring a portfolio of brilliant photographs taken in a variety of locations around the United States. Ethel Kessler, an art director for USPS, designed the stamps with existing photographs by renowned nature and garden photographer Allen Rokach (1941–2021).

Christmas Madonna and Child A new traditional Christmas stamp will be issued in 2024 featuring the Madonna and Child from the Workshop of Sassoferrato. Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato (1609-1685), gained popularity for his modestly scaled depictions of the Madonna and Child. It is not known whether he painted this work or if it was painted by another artist in his workshop. The painting is in the collection of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. William Gicker was the art director for the project. Greg Breeding designed the stamp, which will be sold in booklets of 20.

Hanukkah A new stamp celebrating the joyous Jewish holiday of Hanukkah will be issued in 2024. The art is a graphic depiction of a hanukiah, the nine-branch candelabra used only at Hanukkah, with all candles lighted, signifying the last evening of the holiday. The artwork is created mostly in blue and white, common Hanukkah colors. Antonio Alcalá, an art director for USPS, designed and illustrated the stamp art.

Kwanzaa The Postal Service will issue its 10th stamp celebrating Kwanzaa in 2024. Observed from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, the annual pan-African holiday brings together family, community and culture. The artwork for this colorful stamp is a digital collage depicting three figures: a male drummer and two female dancers. The art was inspired by a live performance witnessed by the artist, Ekua Holmes, during a Kwanzaa event. Ethel Kessler, an art director for USPS, designed the stamp.

Winter Whimsy Four new stamps in a booklet of 20 celebrate the winter season with lacy, symmetrical graphic forms inspired by snowflakes. Each stamp in the block of four includes a unique design in white against a background of a single color: navy blue, teal, tan or dark blue-green. Greg Breeding was the art director for the project. Bailey Sullivan designed and illustrated the stamps.

Postal Products

Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps , by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic or at select Post Office locations nationwide. For officially licensed stamp products, shop the USPS Officially Licensed Collection on Amazon .

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The Capture Season 2 — where to watch, plot, cast, trailer and everything you need to know about the second series of the thriller

The Capture Season 2 will see Holliday Grainger return as DI Rachel Carey.

The Capture season 2 finally arrived in 2022 after the first series wowed audiences when it hit our screens back in 2019 and went on BBC iPlayer's most requested show of the year, and US audiences can finally enjoy it now it's available to stream on Peacock .

The first run of the surveillance thriller saw Lance Corporal Shaun Emery (Callum Turner) fighting to clear his name after being accused of kidnapping and murdering his barrister Hannah Roberts.

Now the show will be returning for a second series. Writer-director Ben Channan is back at the helm, with Paapa Essiedu set to star alongside Holliday Grainger.

“We could not be more delighted with the fantastic response to The Capture , from audiences and critics alike," said David Heyman, executive producer for Heyday Television, about the show's return. 

"Congratulations to our brilliant writer-director Ben Chanan who delivered this thrilling, provocative thriller, which resonated so widely — and to all our outstanding cast and crew. Series two promises to be an even more timely and enthralling conspiracy thriller, we can’t wait to share it.”

Here's everything you need to know about The Capture season 2 (Please note the rest of this article has some spoilers if you've not watched season 1)...

When will The Capture season 2 be on TV?

The Capture series 2 premiered in the UK on Sunday, August 28 at 9 pm on BBC One, with the second episode following on Monday, August 29. The rest of the series aired in weekly double bills on subsequent Sundays and Mondays and concluded on Monday, September 12. You can stream the entire series on BBC iPlayer alongside many of the best BBC dramas.  

In the US, all six episodes of The Capture s eason 2  premiered on November 3 on Peacock, joining the previous season on the platform.

Who's in the cast for The Capture season 2?

Holliday Grainger will return as DI Rachel Carey and said: “I’m excited to be joining Ben Chanan and the team for Series 2 of The Capture . Ben’s meticulously researched world challenges the boundary between possible and probable dark truths and constantly keeps you guessing. I can’t wait to explore what he has in store for Rachel Carey next.”

Channan has hinted that Shaun Emery's story is now told, so Callum Turner — who will be starring in the upcoming war drama Masters of Air — was not expected to return (and we won't spoil whether he does or not here!)

Paapa Essiedu featured as season 2's guest lead, playing Isaac Turner, a young rising star MP with ambitions to rise to the very top. Essiedu has an impressive CV, starring in shows such as Gangs of London , I May Destroy You and Kiri .

“I’m so excited to be coming on board with  The Capture ," says Paapa, who has been nominated for a BAFTA and an Emmy for his role in I May Destroy You . "Ben Channan has written one of the freshest and most prescient scripts of recent times and I can’t wait to see what this incredible cast and crew can do with it.”

Indira Varma ( Obi-Wan Kenobi , Game of Thrones ) and Andy Nyman ( Hanna, Unforgettable ) will also join The Capture  for series two.

Meanwhile, Succession star Rob Yang landed a recurring role on the six-part second series, as the head of an internationally renowned Chinese tech company based in the UK.

Meanwhile, Ron Perlman ( Sons of Anarchy ) returned as US intelligence operative Frank Napier and Ben Miles ( Devils ) was back as Commander Danny Hart, with Lia Williams ( The Crown ), Cavan Clerkin ( The Last Kingdom ), Ginny Holder ( Avenue5 ) and Nigel Lindsay ( The Salisbury Poisonings ) also all reprising their roles from the first series.

What's the plot of The Capture season 2? 

The final scenes of the first series set the scene perfectly for more episodes when DSU Gemma Garland discussed the consequences of correction — or altering CCTV footage — being exposed. 

The shock ending that saw Carey seemingly join forces with the shadowy correction team she had previously sought to expose.

"Rachel Carey has only just scratched the surface of this conspiracy," said Ben Channan in a statement. " The Capture Series 2 will see Rachel Carey fall deeper into the dizzying world of fakery and disinformation."

A synopsis from the BBC read... 

"Series two of  The Capture  will again question if we can really believe what we see. Britain is under siege: hacked news feeds, manipulated media, and interference in politics. Entrenched in the UK’s own ‘Correction’ unit, DCI Rachel Carey (Grainger) finds herself in the middle of a new conspiracy – with a new target. But how can she solve this case when she can’t even trust her closest colleagues? 

"Escalating from the CCTV thriller of series one, the six-part run features 'invisible' assassins, the terrifying rise of deepfake technology, the ever-growing tension between government and Big Tech, and corruption at the heart of the British media."

Is there a trailer for The Capture season 2?

The first trailer has landed on Instagram, check it out here... 

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AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.1.1 Release Notes

Article Number: RN-RAD-WIN-24-1-1

New Feature Highlights

• Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth
• AMD Radeon™ RX 7600 XT
• AMD Ryzen™ 8000G Series Desktop Processors 
• Up to 97% average increase in performance across select titles at 1080p resolution when AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) is ON and upscaled with FidelityFX™ Super Resolution 2 (FSR 2) at Quality Mode, using AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition™️ 24.1.1 on the Radeon™ RX 7600XT GPU, versus when AFMF and FSR 2 upscaling are OFF. RS-630
• Up to 103% average increase in performance across select titles at 1440p resolution when AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) is ON and upscaled with FidelityFX™ Super Resolution 2 (FSR 2) at Quality Mode, using AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition™️ 24.1.1 on the Radeon™ RX 7600XT GPU, versus when AFMF and FSR 2 upscaling are OFF. RS-631
• AFMF preserves image quality by dynamically disabling frame generation during fast visual motion.
• AMD Video Upscaling can be enabled within the Graphics tab to enjoy improved sharpness and clarity, for DirectX 11 applications such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Media Player, with resolution support up to 4K. 
• For more instructions on how to enable upscaling, please ensure that your version of AMD Software is up to date, and learn more  HERE !
• Content Adaptive Machine Learning (CAML) text detection has been updated to support up to 4K gaming for even greater clarity.
• Various encoding support within AMD Software including AVC, HEVC and AV1 codecs have undergone additional optimizations to improve video encode quality.
• AMD continues to work with partners to implement video enhancements into 3rd party apps; more updates to follow in upcoming drivers.
• AMD Smart Technology Tab  – Access the suite of great A+A features from one convenient location to maximize the power of your AMD-powered system.
• AMD Assistant  – Automatically enable or disable AMD Software features based on various situations for improved performance or battery life.
• Support for Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling has been expanded to Radeon™ RX 7600 series GPUs on Windows 11 version 22H2 and newer. Click  HERE  for more information.

What to Know

• AFMF is recommended to be combined with AMD Radeon™ Anti-Lag to reduce in-game latency while maintaining a minimum in-game fps of 60.
• AFMF, must be manually enabled in the per-game settings for certain fast-paced competitive titles, even if AFMF was already enabled globally. Gamers are free to enable AFMF in these titles based on their preference and gameplay style.
• AFMF may be enabled or disabled on the fly using the default hotkey of Alt-Shift-G.
• For better compatibility with borderless-fullscreen titles, Windows 11 users can enable  "Optimizations for windowed games" .
• For a better visual experience, AFMF is recommended to be used with variable refresh rate enabled.
• Users can check AFMF’s frame generation status using AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition™’s in-game overlay.
• Support for third-party performance monitoring tools is not available at this moment.
• For systems setup using Hybrid Graphics (such as laptops featuring an integrated and discrete GPU), AFMF must be supported on the displaying GPU to be activated.
• Stay tuned for future enhancements and innovations coming to HYPR-RX with AFMF, focusing on elevating image quality, smoothness, and latency. Enjoy gaming with HYPR-RX.
• AMD Video Upscaling can be enabled for most DirectX 11 applications to improve image quality. AMD Video Upscaling is currently only supported on single display configurations.
• For Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, 'Media Foundation for Clear' must be enabled. This setting can be configured in the browser settings accessed through chrome://flags/ or edge://flags/.
• Users have the flexibility to adjust the level of sharpness added by AMD Video Upscaling using the slider located within the Graphics tab.
• Users had the opportunity to get an early look of AFMF through the AMD Technical Preview Drivers and provide their feedback to build and refine the feature. The feedback received through our online communities and  AMD Bug Report Tool  helped create a more stable experience for AFMF in AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.1.1. 
• Users looking for updates of future AMD Technical Preview Drivers can subscribe to our newsletter  HERE .

Fixed Issues

• Performance drop may be observed in some DirectML workloads.
• Intermittent grey screen after driver upgrade with certain monitors (such as Nixeus NX-EDG274K) on Radeon™ RX 7000 series GPUs.
• Graphics API metric may show as N/A in certain UWP applications.
• Heavy stuttering may be experienced while playing Warframe and loading into a new area or starting a mission.
• Black artifacts may be observed in smoke effects while playing Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III.
• Black texture flickering may be observed while playing Starfield on some AMD Graphics Products, such as the Radeon™ RX 5600 XT.
• Intermittent install failure may be observed when using the factory reset setting.

Known Issues

• Deathloop may experience extended loading times on some AMD Graphics Products, such as the Radeon™ RX 6900 XT. [Resolution targeted for 24.2.1]
• Dead Space may experience an application crash after enabling RTAO on some AMD Graphics Products, such as the Radeon™ RX 6800.
• Excessive stuttering may be experienced when first playing a match in Overwatch 2 and Battlefield™ 2042. [Resolution targeted for 24.2.1]
• HDR setting may not take effect until resizing/moving the window while playing certain games such as Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth. [Resolution targeted for 24.2.1]
• Audio may intermittently become out of sync with the video when recording from AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition using AV1 codec. [Resolution targeted for Q2]
• Oculus Rift S may display with a green tint on AMD Radeon™ RX 7000 series GPUs.
• After a system reboot, Parsec host application may experience a crash on some AMD Graphics Products, such as the Radeon™ RX 7900 XTX. [Resolution targeted for 24.2.1]
• During Microsoft Teams meetings, the camera may intermittently display looped footage on some AMD Products, such as the AMD Ryzen™ 7 7840U Processor.
• On select hybrid graphics configurations, AFMF may be inaccurately displayed or absent, particularly in systems where one of the devices lacks support for AFMF. [Resolution targeted for 24.2.1]

Important Notes

For users that game remotely with AMD Link, one important announcement is that AMD is ending support for the AMD Link software. We originally launched AMD Link at a time when there were few alternative remote gaming solutions for Radeon graphics users. Today, there are many options available for users to stream their PC content to other devices. AMD’s role is to enable and support developers, not compete with them. As such, we are ending support for AMD Link and focusing our resources on other core capabilities and features that benefit users. We will also continue to support developers with our SDKs such as the  AMD Advanced Media Framework  that allow them to enable streaming functionality within their solutions.

For users who previously installed an AMD Software preview driver, running AMD Cleanup Utility is recommended before installing this driver.

AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.1.1 will now automatically clear previously installed drivers located in the C:\AMD folder to save space.

Package Contents

AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.1.1 Driver Version 23.40.02 for Windows® 10 and Windows® 11 (Windows Driver Store Version 31.0.24002.92).

The AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.1.1 installation package can be downloaded from the following link:

By clicking the Download button, you are confirming that you have read and agreed to be bound by the terms and conditions of the  End User License Agreement  (“EULA”).  If you do not agree to the terms and conditions of these licenses, you do not have a license to any of the AMD software provided by this download.

Systems pairing RDNA series graphics products with Polaris or Vega series graphics products:

Installing AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition

For detailed instructions on how to correctly uninstall or install AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition, please refer to the following support resources:

NOTE : This driver is not intended for use on AMD Radeon products running in Apple Boot Camp platforms. Users of these platforms should contact their system manufacturer for driver support. When installing AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.1.1 for the Windows® operating system, the user must be logged on as Administrator, or have Administrator rights to complete the installation of AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.1.1. 

Radeon Product Compatibility

AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.1.1 is compatible with the following AMD Radeon products.

Mobility Radeon™ Product Compatibility

AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.1.1 is a notebook reference graphics driver with limited support for system vendor specific features. 

​​​​AMD Processors with Radeon Graphics Product Compatibility

Important note for laptop and all-in-one (aio) pcs .

AMD recommends OEM-provided drivers which are customized and validated for their system-specific features and optimizations. If you experience issues using the AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition driver package downloaded from AMD.com, please install the OEM-provided drivers for full support and compatibility. AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition does not include support for handheld gaming devices.  Users should check with the OEM for device specific drivers.

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Compatible operating systems.

AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.1.1 is designed to support the following Microsoft® Windows® platforms. Operating System support may vary depending on your specific AMD Radeon product.

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AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.1.1 Driver for Windows® 10 & Windows® 11 64-bit

AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.1.1 Driver Including Vega and Polaris Series Graphics Support for Windows® 10 & Windows® 11 64-bit

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Windows 10 64-bit version 1809 and later

RS-630: Testing conducted by AMD as of December 18th, 2023, on a test system configured with a Ryzen 5 7600X CPU, 32GB DDR5, Radeon RX 7600XT GPU, ASUS ROG Strix B650 motherboard, and Windows 11 Pro, with AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.1.1 and AFMF ON/OFF and upscaled with FSR 2 at Quality Mode, on various titles including Starfield, The Last of Us – Part 1, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Baldur’s Gate 3, Spiderman Miles Morales, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Hogwarts Legacy, Forza Horizon 5, Cyberpunk 2077, and Resident Evil 4.  Game tested at 1080p resolution. Performance may vary. System manufacturers may vary configurations, yielding different results.

RS-631: Testing conducted by AMD as of December 18th, 2023, on a test system configured with a Ryzen 5 7600X CPU, 32GB DDR5, Radeon RX 7600XT GPU, ASUS ROG Strix B650 motherboard, and Windows 11 Pro, with AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.1.1 and AFMF ON/OFF, on various titles including Starfield, The Last of Us – Part 1, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Baldur’s Gate 3, Spiderman Miles Morales, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Hogwarts Legacy, Forza Horizon 5, Cyberpunk 2077, and Resident Evil 4.  Game tested at 1440p resolution. Performance may vary. System manufacturers may vary configurations, yielding different results.