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Stranger Than Heaven preview: innovative two-handed combat shines

Stranger Than Heaven keeps piling on surprises: it spans five eras, features Snoop Dogg in a starring role and even includes a Tupac cameo. The standout, though, is a new, brutal approach to combat that departs from what fans expect of the developer’s prior work. Combat centers on real-time

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Brad Pitt Battles to Survive in David Ayer's 'Heart of the Beast' Trailer

The first trailer for Heart of the Beast shows Brad Pitt fighting his way out of the Alaskan wilderness. He plays a retired Army Special Forces soldier who, after a devastating accident, must escape the harsh landscape with his canine companion. The film is scheduled for release on Sept. 25,

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First Look: 'Adventure Time' Halloween Special Gets Spooky

An exclusive first look teases Adventure Time's first-ever Halloween special, leaning into a spookier tone for the beloved cartoon. The preview comes as a set of first-look images that emphasize eerie visuals while preserving the show's familiar charm. Those images offer an early sense of the

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Taylor Swift crowns Ernie Johnson 'the coolest grandpa' with courtside pic

Ernie Johnson posed for a courtside picture with Taylor Swift at NBA Finals Game 4 in Madison Square Garden, smiling with their arms around each other. The ESPN 'Inside the NBA' host was suited up for the New York Knicks versus San Antonio Spurs game, while the Grammy

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From lardy cakes to simple scones: classic bakes that need no reinvention

I got into a small and pointless argument with a friend recently when she announced that a certain bakery chain was the only place in her London neighbourhood where she could buy scones. I thought of where I’d find them near my own home if I wasn’t going

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Netflix reveals first look at Brazilian MMA thriller Wrath

Netflix has unveiled a first look at Wrath, a Brazilian martial-arts action thriller pitched as “Bourne meets Rocky.” The series follows a mysterious man rescued from the brink of death who finds redemption in the cage and will debut on July 29, 2026. Vinicius Neri (Lupi) stars as lead Mercelo,

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Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 4 Introduces a High-Stakes New Villain

It’s been a while since Criminal Minds ventured into the occult, and Season 4, Episode 4 shows why those entries can be so chilling. They produce some of the most creative and grisly MOs and some of the series’ most memorable scenes. This episode also finally and firmly puts

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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis preview shows delay was the right call

I played an hour of Crystal Dynamics’ Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis at Summer Game Fest, and the session made clear why the move to Feb. 12, 2027, is for the best. The remake has promising bones — smart puzzle design, sweeping Peruvian vistas and plenty of dinosaurs to shoot — but

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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis revives classic puzzles but needs polish

Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog's Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis revisits Lara Croft's original adventure, aiming to bridge the puzzle-focused early games and the cinematic survivor trilogy. I played an early build at Summer Game Fest and, while the direction feels promising, the team'

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The Walking Dead: Dead City Returns With Action-Packed Season 3 Trailer

AMC has released the first full-length trailer for The Walking Dead: Dead City season three, ahead of a July 26 return. The teaser brings back Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohan as Negan and Maggie, the franchise's longest-running grudge match. The spin-off drops the pair into a walled-off

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A Good Girl's Guide to Murder to End With Shorter, Darker Season

Netflix and the BBC have confirmed A Good Girl's Guide to Murder will conclude on screen, with the final chapter returning in 2027. The series follows Pip Fitz-Amobi (Emma Myers) as her investigation reaches its final, increasingly twisted stage. The third season will be shorter—four episodes rather

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Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun PDA at Knicks' comeback win

Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun were affectionate at Madison Square Garden as the New York Knicks rallied to win Game 4. Early Thursday, the "Euphoria" actress shared a photo of the music entrepreneur kissing her on the cheek and wrote "Best game ever :)." She also posted

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Doctor Who may not return until 2028, insiders say

People close to Doctor Who warn the series may not be back on screens until 2028 or later after the BBC cancelled a planned Christmas special and showrunner Russell T. Davies and producer Bad Wolf walked away. One producer suggested the series could be rested for as long as five

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Lego Star Wars Tantive IV set is $24 off at Amazon

As of June 11, Amazon lists the Lego Star Wars: A New Hope Tantive IV set (#75376) for $55.99, reduced from $79.99 — a $24 savings. The set is recommended for adults 18 and over and includes 654 pieces that recreate the Tantive IV, with details such as 11

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The Dark Knight’s Greatest Line Wasn’t Written by Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan has said The Dark Knight’s greatest line wasn’t written by him, and the fact still bothers him. He acknowledged that the line came from another source rather than his own writing and that it left a lasting impression on him. The admission underscores how a single

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Taylor Swift and Haim sisters show off custom Knicks shirts

Taylor Swift joined Este and Alana Haim courtside at the New York Knicks game and the trio later shared a video on Instagram. The clip was posted after the San Antonio Spurs loss at Madison Square Garden and shows them dancing in blue T‑shirts with orange lettering, the team’

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Spielberg on what he'd change about A.I. Artificial Intelligence

While promoting Disclosure Day, Steven Spielberg revisited his 2001 film A.I. Artificial Intelligence and its place in a moment when artificial intelligence feels increasingly unavoidable. He described the movie succinctly: "A.I. was really about sentient robotics," and acknowledged that his feelings about the film reflect both

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Callum Turner Says He 'Knows Nothing' About James Bond Casting

Amazon MGM Studios has confirmed auditions are underway for James Bond 26, with casting director Nina Gold leading the search for an actor in his 30s to commit to a multi-film run. The franchise is being reinvented after Daniel Craig’s era, and the studio has kicked development into high

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Which Oscar Best Picture Is Your Perfect Movie?

"The Academy Has Decided Your Perfect Film Is…" is a short quiz that matches readers to one of five Oscar Best Picture winners. Ten questions probe tastes—pace, form, character type and how much formal daring you want—then points to the film that best fits your instincts.

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Taylor Swift has Knicks game run-in with Kylie Jenner after Kim Kardashian feud

Taylor Swift greeted Kylie Jenner at Wednesday’s New York Knicks game, exchanging eye contact, a wave and a hug as they mingled on the court after the team’s win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Jenner could be heard saying "Hi!

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Thursday news quiz: A resigning boss, Buffy’s loss and a theatre getting cross

The men’s Fifa World Cup starts today, and the challenge before the quiz master is to stay up all night every night watching tons of meaningless group matches between the likes of Syldavia and Borduria to keep up a record of not having missed a single World Cup game

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Colin Farrell Says He 'Hasn't Got Much to Do' in The Batman Part II

Colin Farrell is returning to Gotham for The Batman Part II, but he says he 'hasn't got much to do' — he expects to fly to London in four or five weeks and shoot for about that long. Farrell reshaped Oswald 'Oz' Cobb into a

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Which Oscar Best Picture Is Your Perfect Movie?

A quiz titled "Which Oscar Best Picture Is Your Perfect Movie?" asks ten questions to match viewers with one of five Best Picture winners, probing preferences for genre, pace, and formal daring. Parasite is presented as a film that operates on multiple levels, beginning in one genre and

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No matter what Spielberg does, Disclosure Day won’t eclipse my favorite

Steven Spielberg’s newest sci-fi movie, Disclosure Day, follows a man (Josh O'Connor) who steals information about a decades-long international conspiracy to conceal extraterrestrial visits. On the run from a shadowy organization intent on stopping him, he’s soon joined by a Kansas City meteorologist (Emily Blunt) who

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A Near-Perfect AMC Western Still Outshines Yellowstone

Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone helped repopularize the Western for streaming audiences with a modern-day setting and sweeping vistas, but its scope is narrower than an earlier AMC drama. Hell on Wheels premiered seven years before the Dutton ranch first appeared, offering a sprawling historical take on the era around