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Lego reveals biggest set ever, the 12,060-piece Sagrada Família

Clear some shelf space: The Lego Company revealed its biggest set ever, the 12,060-piece Lego Architecture Sagrada Família. It outpaces the previous record-holder by more than 1,000 pieces and makes the recently revealed The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith set look small by comparison. Part of the

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Ace Combat 8 channels Top Gun: Maverick's jet-powered thrills

2019's Ace Combat 7 felt like the breakthrough the series needed, and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve leans into that momentum by channeling Top Gun: Maverick's jet-powered spectacle. I spent time with the opening missions and came away impressed by a clearer onboarding process and

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Michael Shanks Urges Fans to Petition Amazon Over Stargate Cancellation

Michael Shanks, who played Daniel Jackson on Stargate SG-1, has urged fans to sign a petition pressuring Amazon to reverse its decision to cancel a recently announced Stargate revival. He warned it could be the last chance to make a continuation “with ANY of the original creators/performers involved.” Variety

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Sabrina the Teenage Witch returns as new comic series this Halloween

More than 20 years after she last cast a spell on network television, Sabrina is returning this Halloween — though not necessarily with Melissa Joan Hart slipping back into the role. Oni Press and Archie Comics have confirmed a new ongoing Sabrina the Teenage Witch comic, with issue one due in

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Which Iconic Universe Do You Belong In?

A Universe Personality Quiz asks eight questions to determine which of five legendary universes — Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, or Star Trek — best fits your instincts and values. The quiz probes what gives your life meaning, the kind of world you want to inhabit,

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Andy Cohen and new beau Kevin Sobieski all smiles during Miami getaway

Andy Cohen and his new beau Kevin Sobieski were all smiles during a Miami getaway. Photos show the pair strolling and warmly embracing as they chatted on Wednesday. Cohen kept it casual in black joggers, a navy blue T-shirt and a blue baseball cap. Sobieski wore a gray t-shirt, black

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Thursday news quiz: Liz Truss’s reign, origin apples and a bunch of boars

Pop the champagne, fire the glitter cannons and let off some sky lanterns: it is the 250th Guardian Thursday news quiz, a special bumper edition. Twenty-two questions await on topical news, general knowledge, pop culture and the re-appearance of every regular round we’ve previously had, and could remember, and

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'Scary Movie' Review: The Wayans Return Raunchy as Ever

The Wayans return to the Scary Movie franchise with the original cast after 25 long years, bringing the same raunchy parody and pop-culture skewering. The film is lewd, idiotic and deliberately offensive, yet often deliciously funny; those with thin skin and delicate sensibilities should be warned. The plot follows Sara

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Save $20 on the Lego Art Mona Lisa set

As of June 4, Amazon has the Lego Art Mona Lisa set (#31213) for $79.95, down $20.04 from its usual $99.99 — a return to its lowest price at the retailer. This year's Prime Day sale is a few weeks away, but Amazon isn't

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Scary Movie Is a Throwback With Familiar Highs and Lows

After a 13-year absence, the Wayans brothers revive Scary Movie with a loose sequel/reboot that mainly skewers the 2022 Scream legacy sequel while also lampooning other recent horror hits. Director Michael Tiddes leans into the visual styles of the films he parodies. The first half spends extra time introducing

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Kevin Hart says Dwayne Johnson's roast joke caught him 'off guard'

Kevin Hart said Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s joke at the Roast of Kevin Hart caught him off guard during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, when Kimmel asked if any of the jokes on the Netflix special had hurt. Hart recalled Johnson holding up a picture of his father

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Sequel Talks Underway for The Furious

Conversations about a sequel to The Furious are already underway, producer Bill Kong of Edko Films has confirmed. Led by Xie Miao and Joe Taslim and directed by action choreographer-turned-filmmaker Tanigaki Kenji, The Furious debuted at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival and holds a 100% critics rating on Rotten

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Which action hero would be your perfect partner?

Action Hero Quiz: Which Action Hero Would Be Your Perfect Partner? Five legends — Rambo, James Bond, Indiana Jones, John McClane, Ethan Hunt — offer five different ways of getting out alive: with style, with muscle, with charm, with luck, or with a plan so intricate it probably shouldn't work.

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Melissa Joan Hart was originally eyed for the 'Scary Movie' role

Marlon and Shawn Wayans told Anna Faris during a promotion for Scary Movie 6 that Melissa Joan Hart had been considered for the role of Cindy Campbell. “She was supposed to play Anna’s part,” Marlon said, and a surprised Faris replied, “I didn’t know this. She’s good!

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Zack Snyder's Twilight of the Gods rewards binge viewing

Twilight of the Gods, Zack Snyder's first television series, premiered on Netflix in 2024. The eight-episode animated fantasy draws on Norse mythology, reimagining figures such as Thor, Loki, Baldr and Odin while introducing original characters Sigrid and Leif. Snyder, who has in recent years praised the creative possibilities

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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. Only one of them is the world your instincts were built for. Eight questions will figure out which dystopia, galaxy, or desert wasteland you'd actually make it out of alive. The quiz

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After 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession,' YouTubers draw Hollywood interest

YouTuber-helmed horror hits "Obsession" and "Backrooms" beat Disney's "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" this past weekend in ticket sales. They build on an earlier box-office darling, "Iron Lung," from YouTuber Markiplier (Mark Edward Fischbach), showing how a digital creator

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From vine to brine: a southern Australia food itinerary

Australia’s rich history, abundant food sources and innovative chefs have created a vibrant dining culture. For travellers short on time, Qantas offers discounted Explorer flights when you book a multi-city trip to more than 45 destinations, making it easy to sample world-class cuisine across Adelaide, Melbourne and Tasmania. Begin

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Supacell Season 2 First Look Revealed After Two Years

After two years of delays, Rapman has shared a first look at Supacell Season 2 and confirmed that filming is complete. Created and written by Rapman, the Netflix series debuted in 2024 and has maintained a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes since release. The show centers on South London, where

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Which Iconic Universe Do You Belong In?

Five legendary universes — Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and Star Trek — offer completely different visions of what the world could be. The quiz asks eight focused questions to match your instincts, values and way of seeing the world with one of those settings. Questions

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The bizarre return of Mr Blobby

A spoof documentary in the finale of Saturday Night Live UK’s debut season depicted Mr Blobby being disinterred at Nottinghamshire’s Grimethorpe Colliery in 1992 and unleashed on a murderous rampage — a sequence that described him as “an atom bomb made flesh.” In recent months the pink-and-yellow agent of

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Meghan and Harry mark Lilibet's 5th birthday with new photos

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry marked their daughter Princess Lilibet’s fifth birthday with a heartfelt Instagram tribute, posting two never-before-seen photos. One showed the Duke beaming as he held Lilibet while Markle looked on; the other captured the little girl caressing purple flowers in the backyard in a white

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Rachel Sennott's breakout Shiva Baby is leaving Netflix

Rachel Sennott has emerged as one of the most promising young comedians in Hollywood, and her breakout role came in Emma Seligman’s 2020 comedy-thriller Shiva Baby. The 77-minute film turns social awkwardness into a claustrophobic, almost horror-like experience, and it’s worth watching (or revisiting) before it leaves Netflix.

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Netflix's The Diplomat Changed My Mind About Political Thrillers

I wasn’t averse to politics in the shows I watch, but I usually wanted another genre to do the heavy lifting. I gave Netflix’s The Diplomat a try when it premiered in 2023, and now I find myself impatiently waiting between seasons. Starring Keri Russell as Kate Wyler

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Which Sci‑Fi World Would You Survive?

Sci‑Fi Survival Quiz — 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 first instinct