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‘Epic Mickey’ Fans Vindicated With 2027 ‘Oswald’ Series Announcement
Disney has announced Oswald, a three-part Disney Plus miniseries due in February 2027, giving Oswald the Lucky Rabbit his first major starring role in decades. The news is significant for fans of Epic Mickey and Disney history because Oswald predates Mickey Mouse but was long neglected after Disney lost ownership of the character. Written, co-directed…
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With its nuclear weapons, endless riches and vast population, the Mecca Union is attracting nervous glances. But this scary, muscled-up defence pact might be the best chance for peace in the Middle East…
A new trilateral defence pact known as the Mecca Union, signed this month by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, has emerged as a significant new power bloc amid instability following the joint US-Israeli war on Iran launched in February. The agreement is being framed as a response to Iranian retaliation against neighbouring states and its…
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The 1984 movie Nicolas Cage wanted to delete from history: “I’m not a great fan of that film”
A regret. The post The 1984 movie Nicolas Cage wanted to delete from history: “I’m not a great fan of that film” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl’s meaty 2.0 update brings functional fog, a suite of A-Life improvements, and more when it arrives next week
GSC Game World will release Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl’s free 2.0 update on 20 August, introducing visual, gameplay and modding changes. The update matters because it aims to make the game’s world feel more believable and adjustable, while adding new tools and content alongside the Cost of Hope expansion. Lighting, landscapes, foliage and rainy…
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Newcastle change shirts during first half of friendly
Newcastle United changed from their home shirt to their lilac third kit during the first half of a pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen after an apparent colour clash. The switch was intended to make the sides easier to distinguish, particularly for spectators, highlighting an unexpected kit issue at St James’ Park. Newcastle began in their…
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3 Songs From 1979 That Teens Couldn’t Stop Playing in Their First Car
The article highlights three chart hits from 1979 that it says were especially popular with teenagers listening in their first cars. – “Heart of Glass” by Blondie blended new wave and disco, reaching number one in both the US and UK. – The Knack’s “My Sharona” became a major radio hit, topping the Billboard Hot…
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‘X-Men ’97’ Season 3 Is Officially Setting Up Another Messy Love Triangle [Exclusive]
‘X-Men ’97’ is expected to introduce a complicated romantic storyline involving Bishop, Polaris and Havok in its forthcoming third season. The development would give the animated Marvel series a more personal conflict alongside its usual threats, while continuing its recent focus on characters beyond the original core team. Season 2 has given Bishop, voiced by…
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This 9-Part Sitcom Classic Has Officially Ruled Paramount+ for More Than 2 Years
Everybody Loves Raymond has surpassed 750 days in Paramount+’s US top ten, showing that the 1990s sitcom remains a significant streaming draw more than two decades after it ended. The milestone suggests the series continues to appeal to audiences despite competition from newer programmes, including shows in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone franchise. The comedy ran for…
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The 10 Best Classic Video Games That Need Modern Remakes
Polygon argues that several influential but neglected video games deserve modern remakes to give their ideas a wider audience. It highlights titles whose original releases were hampered by difficulty, ageing technology or abandoned franchises, while noting that a remake would need to preserve their distinctive mechanics rather than merely update their graphics. Examples include The…
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‘A Man Without Love’ singer Engelbert Humperdinck credits underwater workout for keeping him ‘alive’ at 90
Engelbert Humperdinck, the British singer best known for “A Man Without Love”, says his pool-based martial arts routine helps keep him fit and “alive” at the age of 90. Speaking on The Jim Masters Show, he described spending much of the day exercising in a swimming pool. The performer, often called the “King of Romance”,…