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Sonic the Hedgehog 4 title and cast revealed ahead of 2027 release

Paramount Pictures and Sega revealed the film's final title: Sonic the Hedgehog 4. A new teaser spotlights Amy Rose and her signature hammer, even giving the title a pink "4," and the sequel is set to open March 19, 2027. The returning cast includes Jim Carrey

Science

Artemis II Moon Rocket Heads Back to Launch Pad

The Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft began rolling to Launch Pad 39B at 12:20 a.m. EDT on Friday, March 20. Rollout operations at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida were delayed earlier in the day by high winds. The trek to

Culture

Drew Goddard Shares Update on The Matrix 5

Drew Goddard is currently promoting his upcoming sci‑fi film Project Hail Mary, which he wrote and directed from Andy Weir's book and stars Ryan Gosling. Goddard received an Academy Award nomination for his 2015 screenplay for The Martian. He is also writing and set to direct The

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Ryan Gosling Confirms Talks About Playing Ghost Rider

Ryan Gosling addressed long-running speculation about him playing Ghost Rider in the MCU, stopping short of a confirmation but refusing to close the door. “I don’t know what to say. We keep hope alive,” he said, later adding, “Some discussions have been had. It’s a complicated situation.” Gosling

Sports

Adidas unveils new Germany away kit for 2026 World Cup

The German Football Association and kit supplier Adidas have unveiled the national team’s new away kit for the 2026 World Cup. The deep blue base colour is intended to evoke the historic training tops of the German national team, while the design echoes the styling of the home kit.

Crypto

Gemini sued over alleged deception for post-IPO pivot

Shareholders filed a proposed class action Thursday in Manhattan federal court against Gemini, co-founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, and company executives, alleging they made misleading statements in the exchange's IPO documents. Plaintiff Marc Methvin says the documents portrayed Gemini as a growing exchange focused on expanding its user

Culture

Sara Bareilles finds animal bones behind unopened door in her home

Sara Bareilles discovered a pile of dead animal bones hidden behind a long-sealed door in her country home, a find she shared on Instagram Thursday. Filming herself as she cracked open a door she said had never been opened before, she crooned nervously before recoiling at what fell out. She

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How to get pets in Crimson Desert

When Kliff wakes on the riverbank you're greeted by a bulldog, and petting it raises a trust meter. As you travel to Fernand city you'll find more cats and dogs you can befriend and eventually turn into pets. Petting an animal raises trust by +5 and

Culture

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 map and weapon loot pool

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2, subtitled Showdown, has arrived and given the Golden Coast a chillier look. The update alters three existing points of interest and adds a new one: Dark Dominion (formerly Lethal Labs), Frigid Fortress, New Sanctuary (formerly Classified Canyon), and Squibbly Shores (formerly Bumpy Bay). The weapon

Culture

What Happens at Night: First Look at Jennifer Lawrence & Leonardo DiCaprio

Apple released the first still from What Happens at Night, showing Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio standing outside a car in the snowy countryside. The film marks Lawrence's first collaboration with Martin Scorsese and reunites DiCaprio with a long-time creative partner. The cast also includes Jared Harris, Mads

Culture

The Quiet Man Witnessed an iTunes Surge; Wild Mountain Thyme Similarities

FlixPatrol shows The Quiet Man witnessed a surge in viewership this week on the domestic iTunes chart, presumably because of St. Patrick's Day. The Irish cult classic Waking Ned Devine followed close behind. Wild Mountain Thyme, starring Emily Blunt and directed by John Patrick Shanley, was released day-and-date

Sports

BVB: Young prospect likely to leave as negotiations continue

Nick Cherny may be set to leave Borussia Dortmund after deciding not to renew his expiring contract. The 18-year-old attacking all-rounder, whose season is likely to end prematurely through injury, moved from Arminia Bielefeld’s youth setup in summer 2023 and won the U17 championship with both clubs. For Dortmund’

Culture

Alleged condition on Sarandos' calls with Meghan Markle draws denials

A Variety story cited three sources claiming Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos will not speak to Meghan Markle on the phone without a lawyer present. Two insiders said Sarandos recently said he wouldn’t sit in for a call with Markle, 44, unless a lawyer was on the line, and that

Culture

How to get Azurite in Crimson Desert

Azurite is a shiny blue crystal used to refine rings and amulets in Crimson Desert. You can mine it, but it isn’t as common as iron or copper and is hard to come by early on, so it’s worth collecting whenever you see deposits. The earliest place to

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Oscars 2026: Jessie Buckley, Michael B Jordan and Jacob Elordi at afterparties

The great, the good and the glamorous headed this year to aftershow parties, including the Governors Ball dinner and the Vanity Fair bash at the LA County Museum of Art. Here is our pick of images from the evening. Oscars 2026 winners: the full list. United States, Los Angeles County

Culture

Directors of Project Hail Mary update on their Artemis adaptation

Ridley Scott’s The Martian helped reshape modern science fiction with a realistic take on survival in space. Even before Artemis was published in 2017, 20th Century Fox acquired the rights and Phil Lord and Christopher Miller were announced as co-directors, with Geneva Robertson-Dworet attached to write. The pair made

Culture

3 new to Netflix movies to watch this weekend (March 20–March 22)

If you’re planning to get some chill time with a movie or two this weekend, Netflix is fully loaded. Here are three newly added films worth your attention. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man picks up years after the series, bringing Cillian Murphy’s Tommy Shelby out of self-imposed exile

Tech

EndeavorOS Titan refines an accessible Arch-based Linux experience

EndeavorOS Titan is an Arch-based rolling release that brings extra polish and ease of use. It ships updated core components — Calamares 26.03.1.3-1, Firefox 148.0-1, Linux kernel 6.19.arch1-1, Mesa 1:26.0.1-2, Xorg-server 21.1.21-1, and Nvidia-utils 590.48.01-4 — and still uses

Sports

Michael Ballack credits Uli Hoeneß for choosing Bayern over Real and Barcelona

Michael Ballack revealed he could have joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2002 but chose Bayern Munich instead. Speaking on Sky’s “Triple – der Hagedorn-Fussballtalk,” he said it was largely Uli Hoeneß who convinced him. Ballack had enjoyed an outstanding season with Bayer Leverkusen, reaching the Champions League final

Culture

Mare by Emily Haworth-Booth — a woman's love for a horse

Mare, Emily Haworth‑Booth’s first novel for adults, follows a woman confronting three life‑altering crises: an early menopause that ends any chance of having a child, a sudden loss of ideas after success as a children’s book writer, and an intense attachment to a horse that isn’

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Dakota Mortensen denies Taylor Frankie Paul’s claims after video surfaces

Dakota Mortensen denied Taylor Frankie Paul’s allegation that he had launched a campaign to harm her after a 2023 domestic violence video was released. In a statement, he called the clip “a deeply upsetting situation” and said he is “used to these baseless claims about me and our relationship,

Culture

How to complete Kiln Repair at the Kilnden Workshop in Crimson Desert

The Kiln Repair at Kilnden Workshop quest appears early in Chapter 4 after you spot the ancient facility exploding from a distance. When you arrive, Grimnir, a helmeted master artificer, asks for your help getting the workshop running again. To activate the ancient generator, align the triangular symbol on the

Tech

Subnautica 2 set for Early Access in May as legal fight continues

Unknown Worlds and publisher Krafton say Subnautica 2 will enter Early Access in May, though no specific date has been set. IGN reported the window Tuesday evening, and the studio’s leaders say the game is ready for players. Unknown Worlds head Steve Papoutsis wrote that the studio and publisher

Culture

'Neighbors' Season 2 Officially Greenlit at HBO

HBO has renewed the late-night series Neighbors for a second season. The first season concludes on Mar. 20, but no premiere date or timeline for Season 2 has been revealed by HBO. HBO describes the series: "This explosive series explores the chaotic and complicated disputes of neighbors… and the

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Amy Madigan’s ‘Weapons’ Oscar Win Is the First Performance To Achieve This Feat in 58 Years

Amy Madigan won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her turn as Aunt Gladys in Zach Cregger’s horror film Weapons. The actor, long known for roles in films such as Field of Dreams and Gone Baby Gone, transformed herself into a chilling antagonist whose performance quickly became