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The Ultimate ’80s Toy Crossover Has Finally Arrived [Exclusive]
Nacelle and Oni Press are launching a Kickstarter for two new releases celebrating classic 1980s toy lines: The Art of The Toys That Made Us, a collection of behind-the-scenes artwork from the long-running Nacelle documentary series, and Nacelleverse: Year Zero, a collected edition of new comics based on cult toy properties. Collider has exclusively revealed…
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Felicia Day launched Kickstarter for The Guild 20th anniversary movie
Actor and web-series pioneer Felicia Day has launched a Kickstarter campaign to reunite the original cast of The Guild, her influential 2007 MMORPG-themed web series, for a 20th anniversary movie planned for 2027. She decided to self-fund the project after Hollywood producers approached her wanting a rebooted version with a younger cast, a proposal that…
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Dr. Jill Lepore on why AI backlash is vital for the future
In this Decoder podcast interview, Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel speaks with Harvard historian and New Yorker writer Dr Jill Lepore about her forthcoming book, The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State, out on 25 August. Lepore argues that society’s drive to measure and quantify everything, from data collection to AI-driven systems, is fundamentally dehumanising,…
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Utopai Studios Producing AI-Assisted Animated Movie ‘The Most Serious Fart’ by ‘Not Another Teen Movie’ Writer (EXCLUSIVE)
AI production company Utopai Studios is making an animated feature film based on “The Most Serious Fart,” a 2023 children’s book by “Not Another Teen Movie” screenwriter Mike Bender, illustrated by Chuck Dillon. Bender will write and direct the project, marking a notable case of a studio built primarily around AI-generated content taking on an…
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‘The Odyssey’: Ranking Every Performance in Christopher Nolan’s Film From Worst to Best
Variety has published a ranking of every major performance in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” his $250 million, Imax 70mm adaptation of Homer’s epic about Odysseus’s journey home from Troy. The film has defied early online scepticism to become a major hit, taking $124.5 million domestically on its opening weekend and prompting speculation about a possible…
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Just For Laughs Sets 2026 New Faces Lineup
Just For Laughs has revealed its 2026 New Faces lineup, selecting 47 comedians and creators across its stand-up, characters, creators and writers programmes. The showcase, launched in 1994, is a well-established launchpad for emerging comedic talent and has previously helped propel the careers of stars including Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer and Ali Wong, giving this…
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‘The Earliest Show’ Revival Greenlit At Amplify Pictures & Stay Tuned With Kevin Carroll, Henry Winkler, Ryan Gaul & Brandon Scott Jones Joining Cast
Amplify Pictures and fellow indie studio Stay Tuned have officially greenlit a TV revival of the cult Funny or Die sketch “The Earliest Show,” with a full cast now confirmed. Ben Schwartz and Lauren Lapkus return as series regulars alongside newcomers Kevin Carroll and Ryan Gaul, while Henry Winkler and Brandon Scott Jones join in…
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Joe Ryan’s 2.85 ERA and Guardians mastery make Minnesota Twins the smart MLB bet tonight
A betting analysis piece backs the Minnesota Twins to beat the Cleveland Guardians tonight, citing starting pitcher Joe Ryan’s strong form and Minnesota’s recent dominance over their AL Central rivals. The article frames the matchup as a favourable betting opportunity, positioning Ryan’s consistency on the mound as the decisive factor for punters weighing up tonight’s…
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Burnham’s Cabinet bloodbath kicks off as Starmer loyalists David Lammy, Steve Reed and Peter Kyle are axed – with swipes at new PM’s plotting
Andy Burnham has begun sweeping Cabinet changes after becoming prime minister, sacking several senior figures who had been loyal to his predecessor, Sir Keir Starmer, including Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Foreign Secretary David Lammy, and ministers Steve Reed and Peter Kyle. The reshuffle signals a decisive break from the Starmer era and has been accompanied by…
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Edward Stourton Dies: UK Broadcaster Whose Most Recent Work Charted 250 Years Of American History Was 68
Veteran BBC broadcaster Edward Stourton has died aged 68, the BBC announced, following a diagnosis of prostate cancer in 2014. Over a 45-year career he covered major international stories first-hand, including the Reagan era, the first Gulf War, the Siege of Sarajevo and the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, making him one of Britain’s most…