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Is Robert Downey Jr’s Doctor Doom the Hero or Villain of Avengers: Doomsday?
The first wide trailer for Avengers: Doomsday has given fans their first proper look and listen to Robert Downey Jr’s Doctor Doom, prompting fresh debate over whether the character will act as hero or villain in the film. Previous teasers, including those attached to Avatar: Fire and Ash, focused solely on the Avengers and X-Men,…
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Brunello Cucinelli Docufilm ‘The Gracious Visionary’ Sells Internationally Ahead of North American Release (EXCLUSIVE)
A documentary about Italian fashion designer Brunello Cucinelli, known as the “King of Cashmere,” has been sold to a wide range of international territories, expanding its reach ahead of a North American release on 24 July. “Brunello: The Gracious Visionary,” directed by Oscar winner Giuseppe Tornatore, follows its successful Italian theatrical run last year and…
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Live Report: On The Meadow 2026 Brings Swim School, ARXX (And More!) To Signature Brew
On The Meadow 2026 took place at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road in London, presenting a day of emerging UK indie and alternative music. The event mattered as a showcase for newer acts, with swim school headlining and ARXX among the prominent performers. The festival was held on 12 July and featured seven main-stage acts: swim…
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Oni Press and The Nacelle Company Join Forces for The Art of The Toys That Made Us
Oni Press and The Nacelle Company have launched a Kickstarter campaign for The Art of The Toys That Made Us, a companion book series to Netflix’s nostalgia documentary The Toys That Made Us. The collection lets fans explore the artwork, advertising and concept designs behind classic toy lines featured in the show, such as Masters…
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European gas prices hit four-month high amid fears US-Iran war will cause supply shortages
European gas prices have surged to a four-month high as an escalating conflict between the US and Iran fuels fears of energy supply shortages this winter. The Dutch gas benchmark briefly topped €60 per megawatt hour on Monday after the US widened its aerial campaign and Iran struck back at Bahrain and Kuwait, with analysts…
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Marvel unveils first full trailer for Avengers: Doomsday
Marvel Studios has released the first full-length trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, giving fans their clearest look yet at Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the villain Doctor Doom, complete with a first taste of his Latverian accent. The two-and-a-half-minute trailer follows months of brief character teasers and arrived as tickets went…
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Liberty Mutual’s New Commercial Character Offers Insurance Against Ad-Avoiding Consumers
Liberty Mutual has launched a new advertising character called “Liberty Biberty”, a fuzzy yellow creature designed to embody the satisfaction of securing affordable insurance. The move continues the insurer’s decade-long strategy of using memorable slogans and quirky characters, such as the Limu Emu and Doug, to stand out in a crowded market where products are…
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President Curtis Season 1 Review: It’s No Rick and Morty
IGN has reviewed the first season of Adult Swim’s “President Curtis,” a spinoff of “Rick and Morty” centred on Keith David’s action-hero President Andre Curtis. Created by “Rick and Morty” veterans Dan Harmon and James Siciliano, the series follows the President as he battles cryptids and paranormal threats too mundane for Rick Sanchez, offering a…
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Andy Burnham says cost of living plan starts tomorrow in first speech as UK PM – video
Andy Burnham has delivered his first speech as UK prime minister after accepting the King’s invitation to form a government, pledging to tackle the cost of living crisis and outlining plans for a 10-year strategy for Britain. He said he wanted to give people “breathing space” quickly, with further details to be announced the following…
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StrictlyVC returns to New York City September 10 to celebrate a huge year for the city’s startup community
TechCrunch has announced that its StrictlyVC event series will return to New York City on 10 September, marking its first NYC event since 2024. The gathering is timed to coincide with a surge in the city’s startup activity, offering founders, venture capitalists and dealmakers a chance to network and hear from industry figures in an…