TV LIFE

Der Spiegel has released the second part of its SPIEGEL TV documentary series 'Inside Russia', presenting exclusive reporting on life under Vladimir Putin's increasingly isolated dictatorship. The film examines how sanctions, wartime censorship and political repression are reshaping daily life in Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The documentary has drawn large international attention, with hundreds of thousands of viewers engaging with the report.

A new Chinese television series uses artificial intelligence to recreate the Red Army's Long March, the historic 1930s military retreat that became a founding myth of the People's Republic. According to China Daily, the production applies AI technology to bring historical scenes and figures vividly to life on screen. The series highlights how Chinese broadcasters are increasingly turning to AI tools in historical drama production.

Carlo Acutis, the Italian teenager who died in 2006 and became the Catholic Church's first millennial saint, is back in the spotlight as Italian media revisit the miracles attributed to his intercession. A new TV and cinema documentary tells his story, recalling his hospital stay and the healings recognized by the Vatican that paved his path to sainthood.

Italian TV presenter Mia Ceran gave a new interview recalling that she started at CNN at age 20 and later worked with the Gialappa's Band, describing them as 'cruel' in training her. She also spoke about her personal life, saying her partner remains private and calling herself a 'serial monogamist'. Italian media and readers are picking up her candid remarks about both her career and relationships.

Apple TV has announced a second season of 'Carême', its drama about Marie-Antoine Carême, the celebrated chef of the Napoleonic era who became a spy. The series, which follows the famous cook's double life in the political intrigue of early 19th-century Europe, will continue after its first run drew attention for its blend of culinary history and espionage drama.

A roundup of the wildest Reddit stories that went viral beyond the platform is drawing large attention online. The compilation covers dramatic posts that spilled into mainstream news and social media debates, resonating with audiences who enjoy internet drama and real-life viral conflicts.

Sai De Silva, the content creator and Real Housewives of New York City star, has shared an update on her ongoing divorce and how she and her ex are managing co-parenting their children. She spoke about the progress of the proceedings and the arrangements they have in place for raising their kids. Fans are following her comments closely, given her openness about family life on television and social media.

TV Tokyo-style travel programming has a new entry: 'Zekkei & World Heritage: Tuesday no Yoshizumi Kotaro' launched with a special first episode in which actresses Ryoko Yonekura and Manami Higa travel to Egypt. The announcement, carried by TV LIFE web via Yahoo! News, includes comments from the cast. Details about the show's regular format and broadcast schedule remain limited in the available coverage.

Japanese rock band Suchmos will have a behind-the-scenes documentary about their joint-billing tour broadcast exclusively on the music channel Space Shower TV, as reported by Billboard JAPAN. The film follows the band through the tour, offering fans a close-up look at their performances and life on the road.

Apple TV has commissioned a second season of 'Carême', its French-language drama about the legendary chef Antonin Carême. The renewal confirms the streamer's continued investment in international, non-English programming, and gives the historical series a fresh lease of life after its first run.