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The Batman Part 2 Understands ‘Bruce Wayne’s Psychology’ in a Way That Hasn’t Been Seen Before, Robert Pattinson Says

  • Pattinson says the sequel takes a fresh psychological approach to Batman.
  • The film is scheduled for release on 18 February 2028.
  • He praised Steven Soderbergh’s behind-the-scenes help.

Robert Pattinson says the script for *The Batman Part 2* explores Bruce Wayne and Batman’s psychology in an unusually new way. His comments raise expectations for a sequel that aims to offer a distinct perspective on a character who has been reinterpreted many times. Pattinson called the script…

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Brad Pitt’s New Survival Thriller Officially Removed From 1,800 Theaters as $200M Milestone Looms

  • *Heart of the Beast* has earned nearly $175 million worldwide.
  • Paramount is cutting its release to about 1,695 cinemas.
  • The film is nearing the $200 million box-office mark.

Brad Pitt’s survival thriller *Heart of the Beast* is heading into its seventh weekend with a smaller cinema release, as Paramount removes it from 565 more theatres. The film has earned nearly $175 million worldwide and is approaching the $200 million mark, making it a strong performer for…

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My Chemical Romance’s ‘The Black Parade’ Tops UK Albums Chart

  • *The Black Parade* reaches No. 1 in the UK, 20 years after release.
  • Its 2006 debut peaked at No. 2 behind Robbie Williams.
  • The anniversary collection helped deliver My Chemical Romance’s first UK chart-topper.

My Chemical Romance’s *The Black Parade* has reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart, 20 years after its release, according to the Official Charts Company. The achievement follows a comprehensive anniversary reissue and marks the first time one of the band’s albums has topped the UK chart.…

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Ripcord Halloween Film Festival: ‘Long’s Long Lost & Mini Mart’ Director Julian Doan Takes $100,000 Grand Prize

  • Julian Doan won $100,000 for his short film.
  • The prize was billed as a short film festival record.
  • Thirteen films made the finals after a close fan vote.

Julian Doan won the $100,000 first prize at the inaugural Ripcord Halloween Film Festival for his short film, “Long’s Long Lost & Mini Mart”. The award was described as the largest ever given at a short film festival, providing funding to support the next stage of Doan’s career.…

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Here Is The First Look At ‘The Art Of METALLICA’ Exhibition Coming To Haight Street Art Center In San Francisco

  • Metallica art exhibition opens in San Francisco on 5 November.
  • Original paintings for two landmark album covers will be shown.
  • Posters, fan art and local music history feature too.

Haight Street Art Center in San Francisco will host “The Art Of Metallica”, an exhibition tracing how visual art has shaped the band’s identity and its connection with the city. Running from 5 November 2026 to 10 January 2027, it brings together album artwork, concert posters and fan…

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New Switch 2 Consoles Quietly Hide A Perfect ‘Zelda’ Homage

  • A hidden Link and Zelda image sits beneath the dock cover.
  • It shows 16 heart containers, as in the NES game.
  • The collection adds Zelda details to its controller and case.

Nintendo’s Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 collection includes a small pixel-art tribute hidden beneath the console’s dock cover. The detail depicts Link and Zelda raising pieces of the Triforce, adding another franchise reference to hardware that has attracted strong demand. The image includes 16 heart containers, matching the…

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Dominic Fike Nets First No. 1 on Billboard’s Pop Airplay Chart With ‘Babydoll’

  • “Babydoll” gives Dominic Fike his first Pop Airplay No. 1.
  • The 2018 song climbed after a 1% increase in radio plays.
  • It has amassed 800 million US streams.

Dominic Fike has earned his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart as “Babydoll” climbs one place to the top of the chart dated 7 November. The achievement marks another milestone for a song released in 2018, which has gained renewed attention in recent years. The track…

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All areas of England set to get a new mayor under Burnham’s push to hand out powers

  • Ten new devolution agreements are nearing completion.
  • England is set to have 22 regional authorities.
  • Mayors would retain some tax revenue for local investment.

The government plans to expand devolution across England, with ten new agreements in their final stages and a target of covering 90 per cent of the population. The changes would increase the number of regional authorities from 12 to 22, giving local leaders more funding and responsibility for…

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California election workers hit with criminal subpoenas as Trump DOJ turns up heat in voting showdown

  • At least four California election workers received criminal grand jury subpoenas.
  • A judge rejected the DOJ’s bid to set aside ballots linked to over 20,000 voters.
  • Many ballots have been cast and anonymised, limiting the ability to identify them.

The Justice Department has issued criminal grand jury subpoenas to at least four California election workers, seeking information about safeguards against non-citizen voting and evidence of unlawful voting. The subpoenas came amid a dispute over the administration’s demand that California set aside ballots linked to more than 20,000…

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NFL Sunday Ticket case returns for a new trial on damages

  • Appeals court revives the Sunday Ticket antitrust case.
  • The $4.7 billion award is set aside.
  • A new trial on damages will take place.

A federal appeals court has revived the NFL Sunday Ticket antitrust case and sent it back to district court for a new trial on damages. It overturned the decision that had set aside a jury’s verdict for consumers, but ruled that the $4.7 billion award itself cannot stand.…

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