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Patrick Gibson Already Proved He Can Be James Bond

The search for the next James Bond keeps producing lists of names, but one strong contender is already playing the part: Patrick Gibson stars as Bond in 007 First Light, and his performance makes it hard to understand why he isn’t central to the conversation. Casting Bond requires more

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Sean Penn vows he'll never attend another awards ceremony

Speaking with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins at the Tribeca Film Festival, Sean Penn, 65, said he will never attend another awards ceremony and confirmed he skipped the 2026 Oscars. He described such gatherings as “social discomfort” and “dread-provoking,” saying they provoke anxiety because there are “too many people.” Penn added

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PC Gamers, come rate my videogame vinyl collection

I can't remember exactly when I started collecting videogame and anime soundtrack vinyl, but I do remember the record that finally convinced me to open my wallet: the Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice boxset. That four-disc collection has some of the most gorgeous interior art I've ever

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Which Sci‑Fi Hero Are You?

A sci‑fi personality quiz uses eight questions to match you with one of five iconic heroes: Paul Atreides, Captain Kirk, Princess Leia, Ellen Ripley, or Max Rockatansky. The prompts probe how you lead under pressure, what keeps you going, what you’d sacrifice, and how you relate to others

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Vinnies volunteers stage op-shop fashion show

Five Melbourne branches of the St Vincent de Paul Society network of charity shops teamed up to stage a parade at Footscray’s Bluestone Hall. The show showcased outfits sourced from their donation bins. Volunteers styled and modelled the pieces for the event. vinnies, st vincent, op-shop, fashion show, footscray,

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Halle Berry and ex Gabriel Aubry reunite at daughter's graduation

Halle Berry and her ex Gabriel Aubry both attended their daughter Nahla’s high school graduation on Thursday. Berry, 59, arrived with her fiancé, musician Van Hunt, wearing a black blouse, blue jeans and shades. Aubry, 49, exited the ceremony separately in a grey suit, white sneakers and sunglasses, walking

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I visited 3 European countries in 8 days: What I did wrong, right

We set out on an ambitious trip: three European countries in eight days, with a travel day on each end. The itinerary packed two full days in London and two and a half days each in Amsterdam and Paris, which made for an exciting but tightly scheduled week. One early

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'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Stars Share Grief After Anthony Head's Death

Anthony Head died on June 5 at the age of 72, his daughters Emily and Daisy said, citing complications from pneumonia. They described it as "an honour and a privilege to be his daughters" and added that he will be "missed by friends, colleagues, and fans of

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Which Lord of the Rings Character Are You? Middle-earth Quiz

Ten questions stand between you and the truth of who you are. The Middle-earth quiz presents a series of choices designed to reveal which Lord of the Rings character matches your instincts and values. Scenarios range from being handed a responsibility that could destroy you to deciding how you behave

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'The Odyssey' rakes in highest first-day sales for AMC since 2022

AMC CEO Adam Aron said Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey recorded the company's highest first-day ticket sales for any studio-released movie since 2022, even though the film does not open until July 17. He apologized for long ticketing lines on the AMC website and app. Based on

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Jared Leto Steals the Show as Skeletor in Masters of the Universe

Jared Leto, long viewed skeptically by some audiences despite an Academy Award for Dallas Buyers Club and amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, delivers a striking turn as Skeletor in Masters of the Universe. The actor has often swung between restrained, broody parts and over-the-top performances. Past roles cited include

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Horror Survival Quiz: Which Villain Could You Survive?

Which Horror Villain Do You Have the Best Chance of Surviving? Eight questions will figure out which one. The quiz matches you against five killers: Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger, Pennywise, and Chucky. Questions put you in familiar horror setups — a remote cabin, a quiet suburban neighbourhood, your own

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Pass the chakalaka — World Cup drinks and snacks inspired by 48 teams

The biggest World Cup ever will mean more watching parties around the world. With 48 countries competing, global cuisine is an easy way to move beyond crisps and lager and serve something more adventurous to friends and family. Football is full of rituals — from fans wearing “lucky pants” to putting

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Taylor Sheridan's 3-Part Crime Epic Is 'Yellowstone' Meets 'The Sopranos'

Taylor Sheridan enlisted one of The Sopranos' head writers to steer a three-part crime epic that marries his gritty melodrama with dark gangster humor. Tulsa King, set to return for a fourth season this fall, plays as a fish-out-of-water story about a grizzled New York mobster transplanted to a

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Which Oscar Best Picture Is Your Perfect Film?

A ten-question quiz matches readers with one of five Best Picture winners: Parasite, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Oppenheimer, Birdman, or No Country for Old Men. The questions probe what kind of film experience you want — from pacing and form to antagonist, setting, craft, and the feeling you want to

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Peter Phillips marries Harriet Sperling at All Saints Church

Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling were married Saturday in a quiet ceremony at All Saints Church in Kemble, in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England. The service was attended by several members of the royal family, including King Charles and Queen Camilla, Prince William and Kate Middleton, and Prince Edward

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Monster Hunter Wilds expansion Ascendance, Switch 2 port in development

Capcom has revealed a major expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds called Ascendance. Described as “massive,” it sends players into the sky to face Elder Dragons and is due sometime in 2027. The DLC moves hunters from the Forbidden Lands to the Skybound Eyrie, the floating ruins of an ancient Wyverian

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14 Years Later, Liam Neeson's $302M Action Epic Hits Free Streaming

Wrath of the Titans, the 2012 sequel that brought back Sam Worthington and Liam Neeson, is now available to stream for free on Tubi as of Jun. 1. The Jonathan Liebesman-directed follow-up earned $302 million worldwide after its theatrical run. The story finds Perseus living as a peaceful fisherman with

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The Four Seasons finale gives Anne a hopeful new start

Tina Fey's comedy The Four Seasons returns in Season 2, continuing from the Season 1 cliffhanger of Nick's death and following a longtime group of friends as they navigate dramatic life changes. Anne has often been the show's most tragic figure: her husband of

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Text-only GTA roleplay showed me why players are slowing things down

Someone has overdosed, so said the panicked man running down the street towards the infirmary. I follow, pushing through the red swing doors into the hospital reception area, and find a family huddled together in the adjacent waiting room. When I ask what happened, I'm politely, but no

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Modern Warfare 4's DMZ reimagines extraction play like Arc Raiders

DMZ returns in Modern Warfare 4 as a fuller, more polished mode after a modest debut in Modern Warfare 2. Multiplayer creative director Geoffrey Smith said Infinity Ward "had a bit more time" and built what it calls a proper DMZ that plays like a game within a

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Godzilla remaster reportedly set for early November amid GTA 6

A leak says a remaster of Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee will arrive on November 3 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Switch 2. It’s being developed by Pipeworks and published by Atari, and is said to include a new online multiplayer mode, overhauled graphics and unlock

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Kuanglong Zhang: 'A soccer ball can bring great joy to two little kids'

Kuanglong Zhang lives in Shenzhen and was visiting the ancient Silk Road city of Kashgar when he took this photo. Close to the borders of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan, the landlocked city is distinctly different from the modern port city he calls home; Zhang remembers being captivated by the unfamiliar

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Dutton Ranch Episode 5 Kills Off Beloved Character

Dutton Ranch has been breaking streaming records at Paramount+ and has stepped into Yellowstone's shoes. After Beth, Rip and Carter are forced off their new ranch by a wildfire, they decamp to a cattle spread in South Texas and quickly find themselves the underdogs against the 10 Petal

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Which Sci-Fi World Would You Survive?

Five universes. Five completely different ways the future went wrong — or sideways, or up in flames. Eight questions will figure out which dystopia, galaxy, or desert wasteland you'd actually make it out of alive. The Matrix built an airtight prison, but you took the red pill a long