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HBO Max’s 2026 Fantasy Sequel Refuses To Stay Down as It Officially Surges on Streaming
Mortal Kombat II struggled at the cinema earlier this year but has now become HBO Max’s most-watched film worldwide, showing how streaming performance can diverge sharply from box office results. The sequel opened strongly in early May with almost $40 million domestically, but ticket sales then dropped by more than half each subsequent weekend, leaving…
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Ivanka Trump shares intimate look at cool-weather Iceland getaway with Jared Kushner and their kids
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner recently took their children on a family holiday to Iceland, opting for the country’s cooler climate as a break from the summer heat elsewhere. Trump shared photographs from the trip on social media, offering followers a glimpse into their time exploring the country’s landscapes and outdoor attractions. The trip featured…
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‘I Killed My Lesbian Wife’: The “atrocious” 1993 movie that haunts Ben Affleck to this day
Ben Affleck has once again distanced himself from a piece of his own early work, this time singling out a short film he made in 1993, provocatively titled I Killed My Lesbian Wife, Hung Her on a Meat Hook, and Now I Have a Three-Picture Deal at Disney. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, the actor and…
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Jeremy Clarkson shares bleak update on Diddly Squat Farm: TV presenter complains his harvest is ‘f*****’ ahead of UK’s fifth heatwave
Jeremy Clarkson has given a downbeat update on the state of his Diddly Squat Farm harvest, describing it in blunt terms as the UK braces for its fifth heatwave of the summer. The former Top Gear presenter, who has documented the trials of running his Oxfordshire farm in his Amazon Prime series, used characteristically colourful…
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Cult prog metal heroes Nevermore return to Bloodstock after almost 20 years – and after a patchy start, they put on a hell of a show
Cult prog metal band Nevermore made a comeback appearance at Bloodstock festival, their first UK show in 16 years, marking a significant return for a group whose influence outstrips their commercial profile. Despite a slow start hampered by a sparse early crowd, the band delivered a powerful set that showcased both their staying power and…
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Iraola says Liverpool have work to do as familiar frailties in defence prove costly
Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool tenure at Anfield began with a warning sign, as his side squandered a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 to Monaco in a pre-season friendly, exposing defensive issues that dogged the club last season. It was Liverpool’s second consecutive friendly defeat following a loss to Leeds, and comes amid frustration over slow transfer…
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Here’s how to format a USB drive on Windows
Engadget has published a how-to guide explaining when and why users should format a USB drive on Windows, noting that formatting is useful not only for wiping old drives but also for preparing brand-new ones. Manufacturers often ship flash drives with the older FAT32 format for broad compatibility, but this can be unsuitable for modern…
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Nolan’s The Odyssey becomes his highest-grossing film at $1.1bn
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has become his highest-grossing film ever, taking $1.1 billion worldwide and overtaking 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises” ($1.08 billion, unadjusted for inflation). The sword-and-sandal epic, adapted from Homer’s poem and starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, also became Imax’s biggest release of all time, with $289 million surpassing 2009’s “Avatar” ($271 million).…
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Letterboxd outage locks users out of accounts worldwide
Letterboxd, the popular film review and social media platform, suffered a major outage on Sunday that locked users out of their accounts worldwide. Those attempting to log in via the app or website were met with error messages or repeatedly returned to the login screen, leaving the cinephile community unable to access their profiles for…
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London mayor orders council to drop plan to ban new pubs and bars in Soho and West End
London mayor Sadiq Khan has ordered Westminster council to abandon draft licensing rules that would have banned new pubs, bars and nightclubs from opening across Soho and the West End. The intervention follows outrage over the council’s proposals, which included discouraging “vertical drinking” and pushing table service instead of ordering at the bar. It marks…