-
Kevin Costner’s Forgotten ‘Taken’ Dupe Is Officially Leaving Streaming
Kevin Costner’s 2014 action thriller *3 Days to Kill* is currently available on Starz in the United States but is set to leave the service in October 2026. The film was made during Hollywood’s rush to replicate the success of *Taken*, which turned Liam Neeson into an unlikely action star. Costner plays Ethan Renner, a…
-
Reacher Creator Officially Reveals Why Tom Cruise Finally Took the Role After 7 Years [Exclusive]
Lee Child says Tom Cruise was initially involved in Jack Reacher only as an investor through Cruise/Wagner Productions, rather than as its intended actor or producer. Cruise decided to play Reacher after reading Christopher McQuarrie’s screenplay, which had been developed over six years and impressed both Child and Cruise. The casting was controversial because the…
-
The spiritual successor to classic JRPG Wild Arms has seemingly been cancelled, four years after its Kickstarter raised nearly $3 million
Armed Fantasia, a planned spiritual successor to the classic JRPG Wild Arms, has seemingly been cancelled four years after its successful Kickstarter campaign. Publisher 505 Games’ parent company, Digital Bros, reportedly discontinued the project after reviewing its progress, market prospects and the further investment required, leaving backers without the game they funded. The joint Kickstarter…
-
The Greatest Sci-Fi Trilogy of the 2020’s Is Officially Switching Main Characters
The article argues that Denis Villeneuve’s Dune films are shifting their central focus from Paul Atreides to Chani. It presents Paul not as a traditional hero but as a cautionary figure whose pursuit of power leads towards tyranny and mass violence, while Chani represents resistance to his transformation. Dune: Part Two is described as Chani’s…
-
The GTA Series is a Game Preservation Nightmare
Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto catalogue is unusually difficult to access on modern consoles, despite the series’ enormous cultural and commercial importance. On PS5, 11 of 16 existing GTA games, including major expansions and spin-offs, cannot be played, highlighting broader concerns about video-game preservation and Rockstar’s apparent lack of commitment to its older work. Only GTA…
-
‘MobLand’ Star Reveals the Reason for Seraphina’s Twist in Season 2 Episode 2
In Season 2, Episode 2 of *MobLand*, the Harrigan crime family faces mounting pressure as Seraphina aligns herself with Kat McAllister, while Harry deals with his divorce and discovers that his daughter Gina is living and working with Eddie. The episode deepens the relationship between Gina and Eddie, suggesting it has developed beyond their original…
-
The smart home graveyard is getting crowded
The June Oven, once a pioneering smart appliance, has been disconnected from its app and cloud services by owner Weber, leaving users with only its basic oven functions. The shutdown highlights the fragility of connected products whose essential features depend on servers operated by companies that may later discontinue support. June is part of a…
-
Ryan Gosling and Sean Penn’s Biggest Disaster Is Now Streaming, Even If They’d Rather Forget It
“Gangster Squad”, a 2013 crime film starring Ryan Gosling, Josh Brolin, Emma Stone and Sean Penn, is now streaming despite its poor critical reputation. The article argues that its expensive production, celebrated cast and gangster-film ambitions resulted in a lifeless and disappointing imitation of “The Untouchables”. Set in 1949, the film loosely depicts Los Angeles…
-
Survey finds many Britons feel truly adult only after 50
The article explores how people recognise that they have become genuinely adult and feel in control of their lives. Rather than relying on traditional milestones such as turning 18 or 21, it highlights everyday signs of maturity, including managing household tasks, saving money, maintaining an orderly life and preferring practical stability over youthful habits. A…
-
Forty photographs capture runners and spectators at Sheffield 10K
The Sheffield 10K was marked by a successful community running event, documented in a 40-photograph gallery published by thestar.co.uk. The image collection captures the atmosphere of the race, featuring runners and spectators throughout the event. The gallery’s primary purpose is to allow participants and spectators to identify themselves and their peers in the photographs. No…