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Ridley Scott’s First Sci-Fi Movie in 9 Years Officially Releases This Week
Ridley Scott’s first science-fiction film in nine years, The Dog Stars, is due to be released on 28 August. The film marks Scott’s return to a genre closely associated with his career after several historical dramas that did not match the box-office success of The Martian. Based on Peter Heller’s 2012 post-apocalyptic novel, The Dog…
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The difference between Shot with IMAX and Filmed for IMAX
“Shot with IMAX” refers specifically to films captured using IMAX’s large-format 15-perf 65mm film cameras, while “Filmed for IMAX” describes a wider production programme designed for IMAX presentation. The terms can overlap, as with Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, but a film can be made for IMAX using approved digital cameras rather than IMAX film cameras.…
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The 2001 intervention that launched Christopher Nolan’s career: “Everybody needs that somebody”
This piece revisits how Christopher Nolan won the job directing 2002’s Insomnia, the studio remake of a 1997 Norwegian neo-noir, and how that project became his springboard into working with major Hollywood stars. Before Memento’s success in 2000, Nolan couldn’t even secure a meeting with Warner Bros about the film, despite wanting to direct it…
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BRET MICHAELS To Take ‘Next Several Months Off’ From Touring ‘To Heal And Get Back To 100%’ Following His Recent Surgeries
Poison singer Bret Michaels will take several months away from touring after doctors concluded he needs further recovery from recent kidney-stone surgery. The decision followed an attempted return to the stage in Georgia on 21 August, after which medical staff advised that continuing to perform could jeopardise his health. Michaels underwent emergency surgery in July…
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Olivia Rodrigo Releases New Song ‘Serena Joy’ Via CD Single at One Indie Record Shop
Olivia Rodrigo has surprise-released a new song, “Serena Joy”, through a limited-edition CD single sold exclusively by Analog Music Shop in Tustin, California. The release supports the build-up to her upcoming Daisy Chain Fields festival in nearby Irvine, while also highlighting her support for an independent local record retailer and women-focused music initiatives. Rodrigo supplied…
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The “acoustic” 1990 album Dave Grohl called “the most beautiful record” ever made
Dave Grohl has long championed Mark Lanegan’s 1990 debut solo album, The Winding Sheet, once calling it “the most beautiful record” ever made. Speaking to Melody Maker in 2000, the Foo Fighters and Nirvana musician placed the acoustic blues record alongside classics by the Beatles and Led Zeppelin among his all-time favourites, praising the depth…
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On This Day in 1998, Jo Dee Messina Topped the Chart With One of the Most Relatable Country Songs of the Decade
On 22 August 1998, Jo Dee Messina’s “I’m Alright” reached number one on the US Hot Country Songs chart, becoming the second single and second chart-topper from her album of the same name. The article argues that its enduring appeal comes from its unusually relatable focus on reconnecting with an old friend and the way…
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Muse – The Wow! Signal arena tour hits Berlin in November 2026 – Ad-hoc-news.de
Muse are scheduled to bring their The Wow! Signal European tour to Germany in November 2026, with an arena date in Berlin and two in Düsseldorf. The shows extend the band’s touring around its latest album and give German audiences their first large-scale concerts following the Will of the People era. The Berlin concert is…
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How to AirPlay from iPhone or MacBook to your TV
Apple AirPlay lets iPhone, iPad and MacBook users send compatible video, music and photos wirelessly to an AirPlay-enabled TV, offering a simple way to view or hear content on a larger screen. It is useful for streaming services, hotel televisions and playing audio through a TV’s speakers, provided both devices are on the same Wi‑Fi…
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This mod transforms Doom into a terrifying tactical shooter, and it’s partly inspired by another PC gaming classic
A new mod for the original Doom reworks the classic 1993 shooter into a slower, more tense tactical experience, drawing inspiration from other beloved PC titles rather than sticking to the game’s traditional run-and-gun style. The project highlights the enduring modding community around id Software’s classic, which continues to find fresh ways to reinterpret its…