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Baldy Man, Gold Blend flirters and mash-mad Martians: TV’s golden age ads
As the History of Advertising Trust (HAT) marks its 50th anniversary, a Guardian writer explores its vast Norfolk archive and reflects on the memorable British television commercials of past decades. The piece celebrates advertising as a cultural record, arguing that these ephemeral commercials are a valuable window into modernity and the ways in which consumers…
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Disney and Luxury Fashion Brand Ganni Continue Partnership With Daisy Duck Collection (EXCLUSIVE)
Copenhagen fashion label Ganni has unveiled the third instalment of its ongoing collaboration with Disney, a 12-piece special-edition collection built around Daisy Duck and Minnie Mouse on what the brand calls the “ultimate girl’s trip” in Paris. The launch matters as another sign of Disney increasingly courting the fashion world, using designer partnerships to give…
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Wes Anderson Was Trapped in Academy Museum Elevator After ‘Bottle Rocket’ Anniversary Event
Director Wes Anderson was trapped in a lift at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Monday, shortly after taking part in an event marking the 30th anniversary of his debut feature, Bottle Rocket. He and producer James L. Brooks were stuck for around 30 minutes before the Los Angeles Fire Department freed them, in…
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Albanese doubles down on backing Welcome to Country ceremonies in the face of growing support for One Nation
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Labor government is set to formally endorse Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country ceremonies, adding a statement of support to its draft national platform. The commitment, to be considered at the party’s 50th national conference in Adelaide later in July, is framed as part of an anti-racism strategy prompted by…
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26 Years Later, Dennis Quaid’s Cult Classic Sci-Fi Thriller Quietly Dominates Free Streaming
A forgotten Dennis Quaid sci-fi thriller is suddenly dominating free streaming charts 26 years later, proving some stories age perfectly.
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Nintendo Expands Switch Online’s Game Boy & GBA Library With Four More Titles
Nintendo has added four more retro titles to the Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy and Game Boy Advance libraries. The Game Boy games are available to anyone with a standard subscription, while the Game Boy Advance title requires the pricier Expansion Pack membership, meaning access depends on which tier of the service a player holds.…
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Abbott orders probe after Texas hospital advertises ‘birth packages’ in Mexico: ‘Citizenship is not for sale’
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a state investigation into Mission Regional Medical Center after the hospital confirmed it ran Spanish-language billboards in Mexico advertising “Birth Packages in South Texas” to pregnant foreign nationals near the border. The move matters because it feeds a wider Republican push against so-called “birth tourism” and birthright citizenship, with…
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Kylie Cantrall Embraces ‘New Chapter of My Life’ on ‘Valley Girl Problems’ EP: See the Release Date
Disney star Kylie Cantrall has announced her second EP, Valley Girl Problems, due for release on 24 July. The eight-track project marks a fresh chapter for the Venezuelan-American artist as she shifts from acting — notably her role as Red in Disney’s Descendants franchise — towards establishing herself as a pop musician. The EP’s lead…