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Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter says writing the score for ‘Tron: Legacy’ was “depressing” and “limiting”
Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter has described scoring the 2010 Disney film Tron: Legacy as a “depressing” and “limiting” experience, speaking on a recent episode of The A24 Podcast with Dev Hynes (Blood Orange). He recalled that director Joseph Kosinski initially wanted a fully electronic soundtrack, but Bangalter and bandmate Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo pushed instead to…
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MATT SORUM On GUNS N’ ROSES’ 2016 Reunion: ‘When They Got Back Together, I Didn’t Know Anything About It’
Former Guns N’ Roses drummer Matt Sorum has said he had no advance knowledge of the band’s 2016 reunion, in which guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan rejoined singer Axl Rose after years apart. Speaking to Detroit radio station WRIF, Sorum said he wasn’t surprised the reunion eventually happened but was not informed when it…
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4 Years Later, Anya Taylor-Joy’s Horror Masterpiece Is Officially Crowned a Global Streaming Hit
The 2022 horror-comedy *The Menu*, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, has become a global streaming success four years after its cinema release, according to Collider. The film follows Margot, a young woman drawn into an exclusive island dining event hosted by celebrity chef Julian Slowik (Ralph Fiennes), which turns increasingly sinister as the evening progresses. Its renewed…
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Wissa & Toure star as Jaissle wins first Newcastle friendly – ratings
Newcastle United won 2-1 away at Valencia in Matthias Jaissle’s first pre-season friendly as head coach, with substitute Yoane Wissa scoring twice to turn the match around. Valencia’s Filip Ugrinic had given the hosts an early lead with a curling strike, and Valencia captain Jose Gaya was later sent off for a poor challenge on…
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‘Game of Thrones’ Officially Confirms Jon Snow’s Return for 2027 Release
A new Game of Thrones strategy game, War for Westeros, is now due to launch in 2027 after being delayed from 2026. It will let players alter major events from the franchise’s history, including potentially changing the outcome of the conflict between Jon Snow and the Night King. Players will be able to control major…
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Matt Damon’s 113-Minute 10/10 Action Thriller Officially Crowned as Netflix’s Biggest Movie of 2026
Netflix crime thriller The Rip, starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, has been named the most-streamed film released in 2026 so far by Nielsen. Its strong viewing figures matter because they suggest the pair’s enduring screen partnership can draw a large home audience despite comparatively limited online discussion. The film accumulated 4.432 billion minutes watched,…
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The 1970s band Elvis Presley immediately fell in love with: “I understand the whole thing”
Elvis Presley reportedly became an immediate fan of KISS after hearing the band’s music at Graceland in the mid-1970s. The story matters because it highlights Presley’s appreciation for a newer, theatrical rock act whose approach differed markedly from his own image. According to his stepbrother Billy Stanley, Presley listened repeatedly to KISS’s ‘Let Me Go,…
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“It was early days for the band. We’d gone out on a limb… it was by no means certain that the response would be positive”: Genesis’ early fears for Foxtrot
Genesis feared that their 1972 album Foxtrot might not be well received because it was a more ambitious and challenging work than anything they had made before. Guitarist Steve Hackett recalled that, despite the band’s creative commitment, they could not be sure audiences would respond positively. The article reflects on Foxtrot 40 years after its…
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Best team build to use in How Many Dudes?
Destructoid recommends a balanced five-character team for the toughest Tier 3 runs in *How Many Dudes?*, built around a tank, support, two healers and one damage dealer. The guide argues this composition improves survivability and control, although lower-tier runs may benefit from swapping the support character for a second damage dealer. – Tank: Knight is…
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3 Action Movie Trilogies That Give The Dark Knight a Run for Its Money
This article makes the case for three action film trilogies that rival Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy, exploring what made each series work as a complete story rather than a set of individual films. The piece argues that the Dark Knight trilogy set the standard by building a sustained argument around fear, escalation and sacrifice…