The Castle

TF1 Info reporters visited the Château used for the new season of Star Academy, one week before the show's launch, describing its pop, colourful and cosy new decor. The tour has drawn attention in France as fans await the return of the talent show, with the castle's redesign becoming a talking point ahead of the premiere.

Focus Features has released the official trailer for 'Elsinore', a new film arriving in theaters this November. The trailer is drawing heavy attention online, amassing millions of views and likes within a short span, making it one of the most-discussed upcoming releases. The title references the Danish castle from Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', fueling curiosity about the film's plot and cast, details of which remain largely under wraps ahead of its November theatrical release.

A photographer travelling in Himeji, Japan, shared a street photo capturing an everyday moment with a twist: a samurai crossing the frame, a common sight in a city famous for its castle. The shot was taken on a Nikon ZF with a Nikkor 28-400mm lens during a 2026 trip. Polish photography and travel communities are sharing the image as a light-hearted slice of life in Japan.

A photographer has shared images of a robin encountered in the grounds of Blarney Castle in County Cork, Ireland, originally taken in April 2022. The bird watched the photographer calmly for several moments before flying off, allowing several close shots. The post is drawing warm responses from wildlife and photography enthusiasts online.

Pictures of quaint stone cottages in the Cotswolds, England, are drawing attention from travel enthusiasts. The images highlight villages such as Castle Combe and Bourton-on-the-Water, two of the region's best-known spots. The Cotswolds remain a popular destination for visitors seeking traditional English countryside scenery, honey-coloured architecture and quiet village streets.

A retired Australian couple has won a legal battle against a major coal company, in a case being compared to the beloved Australian film The Castle, about an ordinary family fighting to save their home from corporate power. Commentators are hailing the outcome as a rare grassroots victory over the resources industry and a symbol of ordinary Australians standing up to big polluters.

The second series of Celebrity Traitors, the famous spin-off of the BBC's hit game show The Traitors, has premiered. Celebrities play the deception game at Ardross Castle in Scotland, with viewers reacting to the new cast of famous faces and their first moves as Traitors and Faithfuls.

An artist has posted new work for an October eraser carving prompt challenge, sharing days four through seven: a crystal ball, a castle, a storybook and a chest. Each design is hand-carved into a pink eraser and printed like a linocut stamp. The prompts are part of a month-long daily art challenge that invites participants to create and share a small carving each day throughout October.

Commentary around the BBC's Celebrity Traitors is backing Richard E Grant, arguing he should not be banished from the castle because he is the Faithfuls' best weapon. The piece suggests his instincts and personality make him more valuable to the loyal players than a liability, fuelling debate among fans about who deserves to stay in the game.

A store page has gone live for The Siege of Castle Doom, a new expansion for Marvel Cosmic Invasion. The DLC adds The Invisible Woman and Doctor Doom as playable characters, billed as the Fantastic Four's most powerful member and greatest adversary, along with a new game mode set in Castle Doomstadt. Gamers are sharing the listing and discussing the new characters and mode.

A new World War Two thriller, 'Eyes Turned Skywards', is drawing attention for its fast-paced story set mainly in northern Scotland. The novel uses real locations from the region, reimagined eight decades ago, and features the fictional Sarclet Castle south of Wick at several points in the plot. Readers are discussing its central question: how many deaths it takes to end a war.

Singer-songwriter Asher White has released a new track titled 'White Castle sad'. The song's title raises a playful question: who can be sad at White Castle, the American fast-food chain famous for its sliders? The release is being shared among music followers as part of her ongoing output of new songs.

A solo game developer has released a 58-second early gameplay preview of Build & Destroy, a physics sandbox in which a castle assembled from 100,000 bricks is brought down in a full collapse. The developer is inviting feedback on the destruction mechanics and suggestions for what players would like to build or demolish next.

A view over the city of Kanazawa, taken from within Kanazawa Castle Park in Japan, is being shared among travel and photography enthusiasts. The image highlights the park's elevated vantage point over the historic city, a popular stop for visitors exploring Ishikawa Prefecture on Japan's Honshu island.

The weekly Monsterdon watch party is gathering again, with participants counting down to a group screening of House on Haunted Hill (1959), the William Castle horror classic starring Vincent Price. Viewers watch together and post live reactions under a shared hashtag, while others are reminded they can filter the hashtag if they want to avoid the flood of jokes and commentary.

Humble Bundle is currently offering a bundle of 50 books from publisher Fantagraphics. The collection includes Linda Medley's Castle Waiting, works by Jim Woodring, and collections of classic comic strips such as Pogo, Popeye, Prince Valiant and Krazy Kat, as well as Olivier Schrauwen's Sunday. Readers are highlighting the bundle as an unusually strong deal for fans of alternative and classic comics.

Castle Crashers players on Steam are highlighting a DLC pack that gives access to more than a thousand user-created characters. Gamers say many of the community designs are impressive, and the discovery is prompting renewed attention to the long-running beat 'em up and its creative modding community.

Japanese media outlet Mainichi Shimbun reports fan speculation about what a possible 'Godzilla -0.0' film could look like, pointing to the 1964 Godzilla movie and Matsumoto Castle as potential keys to the story. Discussion follows Toho's anniversary screenings of the classic Godzilla film on Japanese TV, tied to promotion of 'Godzilla -1.0', fueling hopes among fans for the next installment in the series.