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Tom Cruise’s Best Sci-Fi Movie Since ‘Minority Report’ Is Officially Taking Over the World
Doug Liman’s 2014 science-fiction film Edge of Tomorrow, starring Tom Cruise, is currently among Netflix’s most-watched titles globally, according to FlixPatrol. Its renewed streaming popularity matters because it suggests lasting audience demand for a sequel despite the film’s disappointing theatrical financial performance. The film, also promoted under the tagline Live Die Repeat, reportedly cost $178…
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HBO won’t let Game of Thrones look ‘too dark’ ever again says insider
HBO reportedly took steps to ensure A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms was not criticised for being excessively dark, following complaints about the lighting in earlier Game of Thrones episodes. Cinematographer Gustav Danielsson said the production aimed for convincing nighttime realism while retaining enough detail for viewers to follow the action. The series was designed…
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Billion-streamers, Beyoncé and heart-bruising beauty: Frank Ocean’s 20 best songs – ranked!
The Guardian ranks Frank Ocean’s 20 best songs, marking a decade since Blonde and emphasising his inventive approach to R&B, emotionally exposed writing and prolonged absence from releasing new music. – The selections range from early demos and Nostalgia, Ultra tracks to Endless, Blonde and later standalone singles. – Highlights include “Acura Integurl”, “American Wedding”,…
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Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean join 2026 Global Citizen Festival
Global Citizen has confirmed the line-up for its 2026 festival in Central Park, led by Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean alongside Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey and Tomorrow x Together. Hill and Jean will mark the 30th anniversary of the Fugees’ album The Score, while Hugh Jackman will host the free music and…
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The four greatest songs from 1986, according to Robert Smith
Four of the finest. The post The four greatest songs from 1986, according to Robert Smith first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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3 Folk Songs From 1965 That Should Be Studied in Songwriting Classes
The article recommends three folk and folk-rock songs from 1965 as useful study material for aspiring songwriters. It argues that each demonstrates a different strength: bold artistic reinvention, timeless emotional writing and politically engaged protest songwriting. – Bob Dylan’s “Like A Rolling Stone” is presented as a genre-blending, culturally enduring example of bold songwriting. -…
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SWFC News: Jamal Lowe shares position aim as new signings create selection dilemma – thestar.co.uk
Jamal Lowe says he wants to establish himself in a central attacking role at Sheffield Wednesday, while remaining willing to play across the forward line. His comments matter because the club’s summer recruitment has increased competition for places and gives manager Danny Röhl more decisions over his attacking selection. Lowe joined Wednesday as an experienced…
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Mafia: Definitive Edition Is Potentially Set for a Native PS5 Version
Mafia: Definitive Edition may receive a native PlayStation 5 release, six years after launching on PS4. A newly listed ESRB rating for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S editions suggests a re-release could be planned, potentially improving the game’s technical performance and keeping the series’ momentum going. The rating provides no details beyond the new platforms,…
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Ritchie Blackmore Reunites with Deep Purple After 33 Years, Performs “Smoke on the Water”
Ritchie Blackmore reunited with Deep Purple on stage for the first time in 33 years, performing “Smoke on the Water” at the Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York. The appearance was significant because Blackmore co-founded the band and had not played with it since leaving in 1993, following years of strained relations with former…
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Abandon single-player, move development to Saudi Arabia, “reduce labour”? Experts on what EA’s huge buyout debt could really mean
Electronic Arts’ move into private ownership, backed by private-equity firms and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, has left the publisher carrying about $20bn in leveraged-buyout debt. Experts told Eurogamer that the resulting pressure to make roughly $1.8bn in annual interest payments could make debt repayment the company’s overriding priority, potentially affecting investment in new games,…