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John Legend to Portray Harry Belafonte in ‘The Road Home’ Film About Controversy Over Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’ Album
John Legend has been cast as singer and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte in The Road Home, a forthcoming drama about the political controversy surrounding Paul Simon’s 1986 album Graceland. The film matters because it will explore the tension between celebrating South African music internationally and respecting the cultural boycott against apartheid-era South Africa. Directed…
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Netflix Sets Fall Release for Cannes Breakout ‘Gentle Monster’ Starring Léa Seydoux (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix will release Marie Kreutzer’s Cannes drama “Gentle Monster”, starring Léa Seydoux, in selected cinemas on 30 October before streaming it from 30 November. The acquisition and release schedule position the film as a significant awards-season title following its positive reception at Cannes. Seydoux plays Lucy, a concert pianist whose attempt to help her burnt-out…
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‘Ferine’ Review: Motherhood Begets Beastliness in Andrea Corsini’s Upscale Horror
Andrea Corsini’s debut feature “Ferine” is an English-language horror film about Irina, a wealthy woman in Italy whose repeated miscarriages and desperate pursuit of motherhood lead to increasingly disturbing behaviour. The review finds it initially more invested in lofty style and artistic pretension than narrative clarity, but says it ultimately develops enough strange, violent energy…
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The New Street Fighter Movie Teaser Brings Blanka’s Electric Attacks To Life
A new teaser for the live-action Street Fighter film has offered a first look at Jason Momoa’s Blanka using the character’s signature electric attacks. The footage suggests the adaptation is leaning into the games’ exaggerated powers and recognisable character designs, an important sign for fans after previous film versions received mixed reactions. The 45-second teaser…
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Tame Impala Brings Out JENNIE to Perform “Dracula” Remix Live for First Time: Watch
Tame Impala invited BLACKPINK member JENNIE on stage at Boston’s TD Garden for the first live performance of their “Dracula” remix. The appearance marked a notable crossover moment on Tame Impala’s Deadbeat Tour and brought the collaborators together before a concert audience for the first time. JENNIE joined Kevin Parker during the second of two…
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Final Fantasy 14, Monster Hunter, and Animal Crossing top new survey of games Japanese players have spent the most time on and I can’t say I’m surprised
A new survey of Japanese players’ gaming habits places Final Fantasy 14, Monster Hunter and Animal Crossing among the titles on which respondents have spent the most time. The results underline the enduring popularity in Japan of long-running online games, repeatable hunting experiences and social life-simulation series. – Final Fantasy 14 was identified as a…
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Tame Impala Brings Out Jennie And Djo In Boston
Tame Impala invited Jennie of Blackpink and Djo on stage during its second Boston show at TD Garden, marking the first live performance of the Jennie remix of “Dracula”. The appearance underlines the band’s growing pop crossover appeal, with the remix becoming a major international hit. “Dracula”, initially released last year, became Tame Impala’s first…
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Ozzy Osbourne returns in… Universal’s Halloween Horror attraction and rollercoaster?
Universal has announced a new haunted-house attraction inspired by Ozzy Osbourne for its 2026 Halloween Horror Nights events, extending the late Black Sabbath singer’s long association with horror imagery into an immersive theme-park experience. The attraction matters because it places one of heavy metal’s most influential figures at the centre of a major Halloween event,…
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Netflix secures global rights to The Walking Dead universe
Netflix and AMC Global Media have agreed a multi-year global licensing deal covering the entire *The Walking Dead* television universe. The agreement broadens Netflix’s access beyond the original series’ previous US availability and gives the franchise a wider streaming presence, while AMC+ will also gain the flagship programme. The deal covers 371 episodes: the original…