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Directors reject HBO’s Harry Potter series over Rowling’s trans views
Directors Ally Pankiw and Kate Herron said they declined approaches to direct HBO’s forthcoming Harry Potter television series because of J.K. Rowling’s views on trans rights, which they regard as transphobic. Their comments underline continuing criticism of the adaptation within parts of the television industry, even as HBO continues to assemble its cast and proceed…
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How Blacc Sam & Bino Rideaux Continued Nipsey Hussle’s Marathon With ‘Prolific’: ‘His Music Is Timeless’
Blacc Sam, Nipsey Hussle’s brother and business partner, and South Central rapper Bino Rideaux have released Prolific, Hussle’s first posthumous collaborative album. They present it as a continuation of Hussle’s creative and motivational legacy, involving the wider All Money In circle who helped shape his career and community work. The album was recorded over three…
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Modern Warfare 4 PS5 beta adds debut campaign mission
Activision will include a single-player campaign mission in the PS5 beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, marking the first time a Call of Duty beta has offered campaign content. The addition gives players an early indication of the game’s story and tone as well as its multiplayer and Warzone features, ahead of the…
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The 10 best horror movies from 1996 that you’ve never seen
It was a downer year for the genre, but one with hidden gems. The post The 10 best horror movies from 1996 that you’ve never seen first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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‘Fortnite’’s Most Prized Collectible Is Easier Than Ever to Get, but for a Limited Time
Fortnite is holding a limited-time Sprite Spree Week to help players complete their Runners Sprite collections before Chapter 7 Season 4 begins. It matters because, although collected Sprites will remain owned and move to the Sprite Garden, many current variants may be vaulted and may not return to the Battle Royale island. The event starts…
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Tom Prior Signs With Independent Creative Management
Actor Tom Prior has signed with Independent Creative Management in the UK, marking his return to acting after a break from the industry. The move could support the next stage of his screen career, with Prior and ICM both expressing optimism about future opportunities. Prior is best known for leading and co-writing Firebird, the 2021…
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Sophia Stel Takes Stock On New Single ‘Now I’ve Got A Lot You Know’
Vancouver artist Sophia Stel has released her new single, ‘Now I’ve Got A Lot You Know’, through A24 Music. The self-written and self-produced avant-pop track reflects on recent changes in her life, continuing the momentum she gained after last year’s word-of-mouth success, ‘How To Win A Solitaire’. The release is accompanied by a video made…
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LØLØ Returns With Introspective Anthem ‘pretty little wreck’
LØLØ has released ‘pretty little wreck’, her first new song since her second album, ‘god forbid a girl spits out her feelings!’. The pop-rock track centres on accepting emotional honesty and personal imperfections, signalling the direction of her next musical phase. The song combines prominent hooks with early-2000s pop-rock influences. LØLØ said she wrote it…
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Dave Chappelle Calls Out Diaspora Calling! Festival for Cutting Fugees Set Short: ‘Y’all F–ked Up’
Dave Chappelle criticised organisers of Lauryn Hill’s Diaspora Calling! Festival after the Fugees’ headline performance was abruptly stopped because of a venue curfew. The comedian said the decision had spoiled a historic moment, as Hill and Wyclef Jean were marking 30 years since the Fugees’ album The Score. Hill and Jean began their set at…