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Why Pragmata disappeared for six years and how Capcom rebuilt it

Director Yonghee Cho was "incredibly nervous" the night before Pragmata's April 17 launch. Players had been waiting since 2020 for Cho's directorial debut and a new IP following Capcom staples, and even after warm reviews and a strong demo turnout he couldn't

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Meera Sodha’s recipe for saffron milk cake

Margot Henderson once described herself as a “wet” over a “dry” food person, and that frame of mind fits this cake. Many Indian desserts rely on batters or doughs cooked and then soaked in syrup or milk, and this recipe follows that tradition: a classic sponge soaked in spiced, sweet

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When 'Backrooms' Will Stream on HBO Max

A24's Backrooms is a liminal-horror feature from debut director Kane Parsons that follows a man's exploration of an unsettling extradimensional labyrinth. Starring Academy Award nominees Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve, the film—adapted from a 4chan creepypasta Parsons developed into a YouTube series—exploded at the

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Castlevania: Netflix’s 94% Tomatometer Gothic Series Is a Top Game Adaptation

Netflix's animated Castlevania premiered in 2017 and ran through 2021. Based on the 1989 game Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and drawing on other entries in the series, it became an early, influential video game adaptation. Over four seasons the show averaged a 94% score on the

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Donald Trump Jr. shares intimate wedding video with Bettina Anderson

Donald Trump Jr. shared an intimate glimpse of his island wedding to Bettina Anderson with a romantic video on Instagram, captioning the clip, “The night I married my best friend, my love, and my forever.” The footage shows the couple walking along sandy beaches and playing in the ocean, both

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Masters of the Universe director on how the film handles He‑Man continuity

Travis Knight, who fell in love with He‑Man at eight through the Filmation cartoon and the action figures, says he didn’t feel beholden to past versions when making the new film. Speaking at a press event in London, he called the franchise’s continuity “wildly internally inconsistent,” and

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Ted McGinley says many of his TV residual checks are one penny

Ted McGinley, 67, says he has a “whole stack” of residual checks, many made out for the grand total of one penny. He earned those puny checks for roles on shows such as “Happy Days,” “The Love Boat” and, most notably, as Jefferson D’Arcy on seven seasons of “Married

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Troy was ahead of its time, and Nolan should take notes

After conquering the box office with Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan returns this summer with The Odyssey, a mythic epic that has already attracted bad-faith criticism over perceived "woke" casting. Many detractors have pointed to Troy as the supposedly correct model for adapting ancient Greek mythology, but a closer look

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Euphoria and the nihilism of a generation raised on Andrew Tate and Bonnie Blue

The third season of Euphoria has been hard to miss for anyone with a smartphone. What began in 2019 as a drama about hedonistic, privileged teens has evolved into television designed to dominate feeds with memes and outrage. Even before the finale, the show has delivered OnlyFans storylines, pup play,

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Jenny Mollen says she felt 'brushed to the side' in marriage to Jason Biggs

Jenny Mollen said she felt tossed aside early in her marriage to Jason Biggs during an appearance on the "What Matters With Liz" podcast. The episode was released Wednesday but recorded before their split, which was announced several weeks ago after 18 years of marriage. She admitted she

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Bungie outlines combat changes for Marathon Season 2

Bungie revealed Season 2 of Marathon earlier this week, announcing a new map, a defence-focused shell, a new runner upgrade system, and a free week for players who didn’t play Season 1. The studio also published a detailed breakdown of combat tuning for Tau Ceti IV, aiming to make

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Marcia Lucas, the editor who shaped Star Wars, has died

Marcia Lucas, the editor of Star Wars and other influential films from the '70s, has died. She was 80 and is survived by her daughters, Amanda and Amy. She died of metastatic cancer on May 27. Her family released a statement following her death, saying, "Marcia was a

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Original Star Wars Editor And Saga’s ‘Secret Weapon’ Marcia Lucas Passes Away

Film editor Marcia Lucas died of cancer at 80, her family said. “Marcia will be remembered as a brilliant storyteller, a trailblazer for women in film, a loving mother and grandmother, a generous host,” her family wrote. “Her influence on film is indelible, but those who knew her best will

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Netflix Wins Streaming War as Most Popular 2026 Shows Officially Revealed

Netflix dominated the 2025–'26 season, claiming six of the year’s top 12 shows and leading the streaming charts with Stranger Things. The series’ final batch of episodes drew 32.9 million viewers in their first 35 days of availability. Other Netflix hits included His & Hers (25.

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Sci‑Fi Survival Quiz: Which World Would You Survive?

A Sci‑Fi Survival Quiz asks which of five universes you could survive: The Matrix, Mad Max, Blade Runner, Dune, or Star Wars. Five universes and eight questions aim to reveal whether your instincts fit a dystopia, a desert wasteland, or a galaxy in upheaval. The quiz offers choices that

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Michael McKean fondly remembers Rob Reiner after his death

Michael McKean is still processing the shocking death of his friend Rob Reiner and Reiner’s wife, Michele Singer Reiner, who were murdered in December 2025. "I’m still adding it up," he said at a press day for his upcoming off-Broadway show, "Are You Now or

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007: Nightfire review (2003)

The game opens with a cinematic Bond-style sequence and a power ballad, but the playing experience quickly undercuts that promise: in gameplay you feel less like James Bond and more like M’s gun valet, shooting bad guys while the Pierce Brosnan–modeled 007 enjoys the cutscenes. The nine missions

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One of the Greatest Sitcoms of All Time Shoots Up Apple TV's Charts 11 Years Later

More than a decade after its premiere, one NBC sitcom from 2009 is again climbing streaming charts, proving the long shelf life of well-made television. The show’s mockumentary style mixes the workplace hijinks familiar to fans of The Office with a warmly optimistic lead across seven seasons. Set in

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Smoky, rich and umami-filled: the best supermarket veggie burgers

This was an interesting and varied test, spanning classic 1960s-style bean patties to ultra-processed meat analogues. Although the latter have become more convincing, they were marked down for heavy processing and synthetic additives that aim to deceive the palate rather than deliver genuine flavour. Ultimately, the lesser-processed burgers stood out

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Naruto turns 25 in 2027 and TV Tokyo has big plans

The Naruto anime will mark its 25th anniversary in 2027, and TV Tokyo has teased major plans across television and gaming. Game Rant spotted and translated a comment made during an investor Q&A following TV Tokyo's latest financial results briefing. TV Tokyo said, "We see

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Which Sci‑Fi World Would You Survive?

Which Sci‑Fi World Would You Survive? The Matrix · Mad Max · Blade Runner · Dune · Star Wars. Five universes. Five completely different ways the future went wrong — or sideways, or up in flames. Answer eight questions to see which dystopia, galaxy, or desert wasteland you'd actually make it out

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Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi keep romance low-key after Coachella

Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi were first seen kissing at Justin Bieber’s Coachella afterparty in April, after Justin and Hailey Bieber helped bring them together. Since then the pair have tried to stay out of the spotlight, keeping their relationship private rather than staging an immediate public debut. Grainy

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Our Baldur's Gate 3 quiz gauntlet is complete — try the bonus round

Surprise, surprise. The quizzes on the RPG that swept awards shows through 2023 (and even into 2024) remain some of our most popular. Baldur's Gate 3 left an impression, and after finishing the final-act quiz I'm already thinking about revisiting the series with more trivia. Until

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Pigeon's Untitled Screenplay

Pigeon's Untitled Screenplay is an adventure indie game for PC from developer Sam Eng, released May 27, 2026. Pigeon is screwed: the studio is expecting the screenplay, but it’s still not done. Find inspiration in the cafe and finish the screenplay before eternity ends. Publisher: Sam Eng.

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Netflix adds The Karate Kid franchise and related series

The Karate Kid franchise is set to arrive on Netflix on June 1. The platform will add the three main films — The Karate Kid (1984), The Karate Kid Part II (1986) and The Karate Kid Part III (1989) — along with the 2010 remake starring Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan. The