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Consumers want to watch movies at home. No lawsuit will change that
An associate professor of business law argues that the decline of theatrical exhibition is driven by poor industry practices and consumer preference for streaming rather than the potential Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Brothers.
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Krispy Kreme Is Getting 6 New Pokémon-Themed Donuts
Krispy Kreme has announced a Pokémon doughnut collection that will be available for a limited time starting August 18.
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Glen Powell’s 6-Part ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Replacement Officially Returns Next Month
Hulu has confirmed that the second series of Chad Powers, starring Glen Powell, will arrive on 3 September, with all six episodes released at once. The announcement matters because it gives the football comedy-drama a firm return date following its renewal and positions Powell’s disguised double-life character as the show’s central comic premise. Chad Powers…
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Postpartum mom Lindsay Clancy on trial for murder brings court to a halt with sudden breakdown
Lindsay Clancy, who is on trial for murder, broke down in court as a medical examiner began describing the autopsy of her five-year-old daughter, Cora. The proceedings were brought to a halt after Clancy sobbed and said, “I can’t do this”, underscoring the emotional nature of the testimony. The incident occurred on Wednesday during testimony…
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JD Vance calls on DOJ to prosecute alleged fraud in teen transgender treatment
Vice President JD Vance has asked the Department of Justice to investigate allegations in a Health and Human Services report that some hospitals and healthcare providers fraudulently subjected children to gender-related medical treatment. The call could increase legal and political pressure on providers of youth gender-affirming care, an issue central to the Trump administration’s health…
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TTNG Share Surprise New EP With Original Vocalist
It has been about a decade since the world heard from the mathy Oxford indie rockers TTNG. The band, formerly known as This Town Needs Guns, started in 2002, establishing a tricky but passionate sound that drew clear inspiration from Midwest bands like American Football. Original singer/guitarist Stuart Smith left the band after the release…
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Wisconsin Democratic candidate for governor David Crowley reveals he won’t campaign with Hasan Piker
David Crowley said he won't campaign with Hasan Piker, distancing himself from platforms he says divide the Democratic Party ahead of the Wisconsin governor's race.
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West Ham’s boardroom battle on eve of Championship season
As West Ham get ready to start their first league campaign outside the top flight since 2011-12, what’s going on in the boardroom?
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The largest battery-electric plane ever made has flown for the first time
Heart Aerospace says its X1 prototype, described as the largest battery-electric aircraft yet built, has completed its first flight in New York. The 27-minute test demonstrates progress towards lower-emission regional aviation, though commercial viability will depend heavily on further improvements in battery technology. The aircraft reached 1,100 feet and reportedly used under $5 of electricity…
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Insomniac’s take on Wolverine is ferocious, destructive and cinematic – but a little predictable
Insomniac’s Marvel’s Wolverine opens with a highly cinematic, violent sequence designed to establish Logan’s feral nature and immediately put players into action. The preview suggests the game captures Wolverine’s physicality through destructive combat, regeneration and heightened senses, while keeping the character separate from the X-Men to give him centre stage; however, its opening and mechanics…