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Meet the dedicated band of park pond admirals keeping the art of model boat building alive – even if their families don’t always understand…
Model boat building, once seen as an old-fashioned pastime alongside kite-flying or flower-pressing, is enjoying a quiet revival among clubs across Scotland. Groups such as the Richmond Park Model Boat Club in Glasgow’s East End keep the hobby alive by sailing radio-controlled tugs, warships, ferries and fire tenders on historic park ponds, drawing members from…
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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Finally Gets Physical Release on 4K Blu-ray and DVD: Preorder It Here
Netflix’s animated musical KPop Demon Hunters is to receive its first physical home release through the Criterion Collection on 3 November. The release is notable because Netflix films rarely receive physical editions, and a Criterion edition gives fans and collectors a premium alternative to streaming. The film will be sold on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K…
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Ten new films arrive across major streaming platforms
Polygon’s weekend streaming guide highlights 10 new films across major platforms, spanning animation, drama, comedy and thrillers. The selection gives home viewers a mix of franchise releases, biographical drama and new adaptations, with availability split between subscription services and video-on-demand rental. – Minions & Monsters: a Hollywood-set Minions animation available on VOD. – Michael: a…
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The vital songwriting lesson Stevie Nicks taught Joe Walsh in the 1980s: “She rode shotgun with me”
Invaluable. The post The vital songwriting lesson Stevie Nicks taught Joe Walsh in the 1980s: “She rode shotgun with me” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Metal Hammer’s tracks of the week: August 14 2026
Metal Hammer’s weekly feature presents a new selection of metal tracks for readers to hear and vote on, following a previous poll with a notably autumnal and spooky mood. The roundup matters as a showcase for new releases across established and emerging heavy artists. – Silvertomb won the previous poll by a wide margin; the…
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Remember When Pat Boone Covered This Early Little Richard Hit in 1956?
Little Richard’s “Tutti Frutti” became his first major hit in 1955, and Pat Boone released a more sanitised cover version the following year. The article highlights how Boone’s recording helped take the song to mainstream pop audiences, while also illustrating the racial divisions between rhythm-and-blues and pop markets at the time. Little Richard said he…
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Castleford shrug off coach problems to beat Hull
Castleford Tigers overcame significant off-field disruption to beat Hull FC 18-14 at the MKM Stadium, securing only their third Super League away victory of the season. With head coach Ryan Carr absent for personal reasons and Luke Robinson due to begin as assistant coach, the win demonstrated resilience and moved Castleford further clear of the…
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Ezra Bridger star Eman Esfandi says Ahsoka season 2 has “a lot more lightsaber action” and “witches and swords and explosions galore”
Eman Esfandi, who plays Ezra Bridger, has said the second series of Star Wars: Ahsoka will feature more lightsaber combat, alongside witches, swords and numerous explosions. His comments indicate that the forthcoming series may place greater emphasis on large-scale action and fantasy elements than its predecessor. Esfandi did not provide plot specifics, release information or…
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Best players for FC 26 Class on Grass Evolution
The Class on Grass Evolution in FC 26 costs 200 Pre-Season tokens and can turn eligible attackers into endgame-standard players. – Eligible cards must be rated 97 or below, have up to five positions, 10 PlayStyles and four PlayStyle+ traits. – The five upgrade levels raise key attacking, dribbling and physical attributes, add striker as…
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Dolphins consultant Troy Aikman will be limited in MNF role like Raiders minority owner Tom Brady is on Fox
Troy Aikman will face limits on his Monday Night Football role after taking an informal consultancy position with the Miami Dolphins. The restrictions mirror those applied to Tom Brady, whose minority ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders has raised similar concerns about access to sensitive NFL information. Aikman will continue working on ESPN’s Monday…