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‘A total knockout!’ The best television you never watched in 2025

From the most beautiful show Netflix has ever made to a thriller about a menopausal hitwoman and a dazzling documentary set in outer space, here are some TV gems that may have passed you by this year

The Guardian - UK

The enchanting French theme park just 40km from Disney that’s cheaper – and far less busy

With crowds flocking to Disneyland Paris, Matt Dennis and his nephew discover the comic book-themed park that leaves them just as spellbound

The Independent UK

Germany's Commerzbank Staff Protest UniCredit Takeover Threat

Dressed as a Gallic warrior fighting Roman invaders or wearing the yellow of the Commerzbank logo, employees from the German lender protested Thursday against any takeover attempt by Italy's UniCredit.

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Daisy May Cooper and Ruby Barker to star in Asterix And Obelix: The Big Fight

The cast of the Netflix animated series also includes Haydn Oakley and Ben Crowe.

Evening Standard

Asterix, Obelix And Netflix: US Streamer Embraces Gallic Heroes

France's beloved comic book heroes Asterix and Obelix are set for their latest incarnation in a Netflix mini-series being released Wednesday, hoping to win over new fans, notably in the United States and Asia.

International Business Times

How the new fantasy world of video game Absolum was created in collaboration with an animation studio

Supamonks' Maxime Mary discusses comic influences and the challenge of merging animation and game design.

Creative Bloq

All cuts, no glory: Manchester United’s marginal gains with Ratcliffe

In today’s Football Daily: Life behind the scenes at Old Trafford

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I grew up on these characters – Netflix better do them justice

Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight looks like a dream of an animated adaptation – can Netflix stick the landing, though?

You’ve heard of Asterix and Obelix, but who really were the Gauls? And why were they such a problem for Rome?

The year is 50 BC. Gaul is entirely occupied by the Romans. Well, not entirely. One small village of indomitable Gauls still holds out against the invaders.

The Conversation

Paris theatre cancels Asterix actor Edouard Baer’s shows after sexual assault allegations

French actor is accused of harassing and assaulting six women between 2013 and 2021

The Independent UK

Original Asterix Cover Fails To Find Buyer After Legal Challenge

An original cover painting from the 1963 comic book "Asterix and Cleopatra" went under the hammer Sunday but failed to find a buyer after a legal challenge from the artist's daughter.

International Business Times

Original Asterix Cover For Auction Despite Legal Challenge

An original cover painting from the 1963 comic book Asterix and Cleopatre was to go under the hammer on Sunday despite a legal challenge from the artist's daughter.

International Business Times

Culture roundup: Asterix, the 'Rothko effect' & the enduring relevance of 'West Side Story'

He's a little Gallic warrior who's a big cultural phenomenon in France. The 40th volume of beloved comic Asterix was released this week. We hear from first-time Asterix author Fabcaro about what the comic books meant to him growing up, as well as fans talking about their favourite characters. We…

France 24

What are ketones?

"Many attempts have been made to develop a ketone supplement"

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Do Ketone Drinks Improve Athletic Performance? Here’s What The Research Actually Shows

Because of their high price and claimed improvement gains, many called for their ban. But do they really improve performance?

PC Gamer

En Garde! review

A brief yet riotous piece of swashbuckling nostalgia.

The Conversation

Ketone drinks: do they really improve sports performance?

The stories of Asterix and his friend Obelix introduced us to a magic potion that comes in a small bottle and doesn’t taste good, but dramatically increases strength and fitness. Sports nutrition scientists have been trying to find or develop a compound with such characteristics for a long while.

Radio France Internationale

New writer for 40th volume of Asterix comic book series

The Asterix comic book series has a new writer, the novelist and comic book author, Fabcaro, who is working on the 40th volume to be published in 2023.

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