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Why Nintendo Keeps Remaking Star Fox 64

The opening cinematic of Star Fox 64 is brief but unforgettable: four walkin’, talkin’ animals sprint down a hangar corridor toward their Arwings while an alarm shrieks and a dog dressed as a general announces a planet under attack. The game gives almost no biography—just names: Slippy Toad, Peppy

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Trailer for Action Fantasy The East Palace Arrives on Netflix

Netflix has released the first trailer for The East Palace, a new fantasy action series that could serve as a replacement for The Witcher after Henry Cavill left the role of Geralt of Rivia at the end of Season 3. Cavill was replaced by Liam Hemsworth and Season 4 became

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Avatar: The Last Airbender’s Greatest Addition Arrived in Season Two

Netflix's live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender adaptation has divided viewers, and changes to Toph Beifong's character, played by Miya Cech, have drawn particular scrutiny from longtime fans. The original animated series earned its status by embracing characters' rough edges rather than softening them, and Toph&

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Ice, ice, baby: four fab frozen desserts

Kitty Travers remembers a sweltering traffic jam when a homemade blackcurrant and white peach ice lolly felt like a small, private triumph. The lollies combine sharp blackcurrant with a delicate almond note from slightly underripe peaches; silicone moulds and wooden sticks are all you need to make them. Freeze a

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Bunnie Xo says memoir sales soar as she embraces 'new chapter'

Bunnie Xo celebrated her memoir climbing back onto the New York Times bestseller list, posting on Instagram Stories that it was "14 weeks on the list baby." The former OnlyFans creator set the upload for her tell-all, Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Apologetic, to Spacehog’s "In the

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Creature Commandos is getting some new squad members in season 2

James Gunn's HBO Max animated series Creature Commandos is returning for season 2 with a reshuffled team. Numerous potential squad members held in custody at Belle Reve Correctional Center were teased in the season 1 finale and during a panel at Annecy Festival, and DC Animation revealed which

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Amy Adams used training from canceled medical drama to help stabbing victim

Actors often learn specialized skills for roles, and for Amy Adams, first-aid training from a short-lived medical drama proved lifesaving in real life. Adams played Alice Doherty, a registered nurse, alongside Rob Lowe on Dr. Vegas in 2004. The show was canceled by CBS after five episodes amid poor ratings

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Which Oscar Best Picture Matches Your Taste?

An Oscar Best Picture quiz asks ten questions to identify which winner best fits your tastes, probing preferences for tone, form, pacing and what you want from an ending. One possible match, Parasite, suits viewers who like films that shift genres and hide their true intentions — darkly funny, suspenseful and

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Netflix unveils first look at Scarlett Johansson in Brad Bird's Ray Gunn

Netflix has set a December 18 global release date for Ray Gunn and shared two first-look images that put Scarlett Johansson's pop-star character front and center. The reveal came during the streamer's Next on Netflix showcase at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Brad Bird first

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HBO’s Most Impressive ‘Game of Thrones’ Show Just Overcame Its Biggest Obstacle

Production on A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms was halted this year after severe weather left the Spain set submerged by a historic rise in water levels. HBO moved the shoot to another area on the Peninsula and kept the delay brief; filming on Season 2 in Spain had wrapped

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Laura Bailey introduces Sister, her new Critical Role fungril

Critical Role will premiere Age of Umbra: Sallowlands on July 9, shifting from Dungeons & Dragons to its own tabletop system, Daggerheart. The miniseries follows a band of adventurers through the corrupted, nightmarish Halcyon Domain. The full cast includes Laura Bailey, Jennifer English, Vico Ortiz, Abubakar Salim and Zachery Renauldo,

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John Lennon's Favorite Beatles Song: 'Strawberry Fields Forever'

1967 was a landmark year for The Beatles, marked by the long, creative making of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. One single from that period stood out so strongly that it surprised listeners by not appearing on the album; the band had stopped touring the year before

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Autopsy details released in death of 'The Wire' alum Bobby J. Brown

An autopsy and toxicology report shows Bobby J. Brown, 62, died in February of diffuse thermal injury and smoke inhalation. The report found he had been consuming alcoholic beverages prior to his death and that no drugs were detected. His blood measured 71 percent carbon monoxide postmortem. First responders arrived

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HBO's Baldur's Gate Could Rival and Surpass Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones still towers over much of television fantasy, but its finale, "The Iron Throne," left many viewers disappointed. HBO has tried to atone with spin-offs like House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and now a new series based on Baldur'

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Which Sci-Fi World Would You Survive?

A short quiz asks eight questions to calculate which sci-fi universe fits your survival instincts. It probes how you react when something feels deeply wrong, what resource you guard most fiercely, and what kind of threat keeps you awake at night. Questions cover how you deal with authority, what environment

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Louis Partridge Emerges as a Favorite to Be the Next James Bond

The search for the next James Bond is moving forward, with auditions expected in August. Denis Villeneuve has begun informing talent who made the next round, and estimates for how many actors will audition range from five to seven to "in the teens." One new name near the

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Which Horror Villain Do You Have the Best Chance of Surviving?

A short quiz calculates which horror villain you have the best chance of surviving. Five killers — Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger, Pennywise, and Chucky — offer five completely different ways to die, and eight questions about instincts and choices pick the one you could realistically face. Questions cover first instincts,

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One Neck Ahead

One Neck Ahead is a charming retro platformer that lets you create your own platforms and combine them with other mechanics in surprising ways. The game follows Kid Giraffe on a journey to the heart of the forest, a story focused on friendship, loss, and giraffe. It was developed by

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Hidden (2015) Ending Explained

Written and directed by Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer, Hidden is a psychological thriller with sci-fi and horror elements. After a catastrophic outbreak, Ray, Claire and their daughter Zoe shelter in a condemned underground fallout bunker while Zoe is haunted by nightmares of mysterious creatures she calls "

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Which MCU Hero Are You? Marvel Personality Quiz

Marvel Personality Quiz — Which MCU Hero Are You? Answer 10 questions to discover which Marvel Cinematic Universe hero shares your personality, values, and fighting spirit. Six heroes. One destiny. Spider-Man · Daredevil · Iron Man · Punisher · Thor · Cap. Questions include "What drives you to do what's right?", "

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From go karts to Beyblades: the best toys and gifts for six-year-olds

Shopping for six-year-olds can feel deceptively simple — they’ll love almost anything you give them — yet finding something that truly lasts is harder. Play at this age supports reading, curiosity, longer focus spans and social skills; the best gifts capture imagination and keep children coming back day after day. Only

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Stranger Things: Tales from '85 renewed for season 2

After lackluster fourth and fifth seasons and a so‑so series finale left interest in the franchise muted, the animated spinoff Stranger Things: Tales from ‘85 surprised expectations and has already been picked up for a second season. Set between the second and third seasons, Tales from ‘85 follows Mike,

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Gunn 'protective' over Superman's dialogue, Supergirl writer says

Supergirl writer Ana Noguiera has revealed that DCU co-president James Gunn got involved with Superman's appearance in the new DC movie. "He is protective of Superman," Noguiera confirmed, when asked by Brandon Davis if that was the case. "There is like a couple things in

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Prime Day is retro heaven for remakes and remasters

Prime Day is a great time to pick up discounts on gaming, though this time around Amazon has to contend with the long-awaited GTA 6 pre-orders — even with physical editions just being a code in a box instead of on disc. Rather than sweating new-game FOMO, why not catch up

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D&D confirms cast and release date for Dungeon Masters' second season

Dungeons & Dragons' official actual play show Dungeon Masters returns for a second season. Campaign 2, titled Arcana Unleashed, premieres July 8 and ties into 2026's "Season of Magic" and its centerpiece book, Arcana Unleashed. Jasmine Bhullar returns as DM. The trailer reveals the player