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The 1974 album Jeff Lynne admitted “was almost impossible” to play
An article from Far Out Magazine revisits Electric Light Orchestra’s 1974 album “Eldorado”, which frontman Jeff Lynne has described as having been “almost impossible” to perform live. The album marked a turning point for ELO, as it was the first to fully commit to Lynne’s ambition of blending rock with lush orchestral and choral arrangements,…
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Marvel Officially Puts a Target on Thor’s Replacement
Marvel’s Thor mythology has taken a new turn following the events of *Immortal Thor*, in which writer Al Ewing erased the God of Thunder from existence and reintroduced him as the mortal Sigurd Jarlson, largely unrecognised within the Marvel Universe. Now, in *Queen in Black* #2, one of Asgard’s most powerful figures has identified Sigurd…
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Superman Is Officially Getting a Brand-New Look For ‘Man of Tomorrow’
James Gunn has confirmed that Superman will sport a new costume in the upcoming DCU sequel Man of Tomorrow, following criticism of the suit worn by David Corenswet in the first film. Set photos from the Atlanta shoot show the updated outfit, which Gunn verified via Threads is a genuinely new design rather than a…
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Big Walk’s Best Feature Is One for the Italians
The Polygon writer reflects on Big Walk, a co-op puzzle game from Melbourne studio House House, arguing that its simple hand-gesture controls are its standout feature. Beyond letting players amuse themselves by waving their character’s arms, the gestures become a genuine communication tool, echoing the expressive, hands-heavy way the writer’s Italian family talks, and they…
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Sam Rockwell’s five greatest performances, according to Sam Rockwell
Actor Sam Rockwell has built a reputation for appearing in critically acclaimed films that often struggle at the box office, a pattern that continued with his 2026 sci-fi comedy Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, which earned strong reviews but lost around $10million. Despite this box-office trend, Rockwell remains regarded as one of cinema’s most…
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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla director makes sudden return to Ubisoft, and will lead the series moving forward
Eric Baptizat, who directed Assassin’s Creed Black Flag, Origins and Valhalla, has returned to Ubisoft as the new Game Director for the whole Assassin’s Creed franchise. He left the company in 2021 to join Motive Studio, where he directed the Dead Space Remake and worked as a game director on Battlefield 6, so his move…
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THEORY OF A DEADMAN’s TYLER CONNOLLY Says Idea For Informal Name Change To THEORY ‘Came From The Record Label’
Theory of a Deadman frontman Tyler Connolly has revealed that the idea to informally shorten the Canadian rock band’s name to “Theory” originated with their record label, which had struggled to get songs onto Hot AC and pop radio because of resistance to the word “Deadman”. The clarification, given in a new interview, sheds light…
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The 1969 song Robert Plant says is “the most difficult” to sing: “One of the toughest calls”
The choice is rather unexpected. The post The 1969 song Robert Plant says is “the most difficult” to sing: “One of the toughest calls” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Sophie Fleur de Bruijn, Whose Spec Script ‘The One Month Mark’ Sold to Apple With Jennifer Lawrence Attached, Signs With CAA (EXCLUSIVE)
US playwright, writer, director and performer Sophie Fleur de Bruijn has signed with talent agency CAA, Variety reports. The move follows a bidding war for her original romantic comedy spec script “The One Month Mark,” which sold to Apple this summer with Jennifer Lawrence attached to star, marking a significant career milestone for the emerging…
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‘Babylon Berlin’ Going Out With a Bang, and A Warning for Democracy
The German period drama Babylon Berlin has entered its fifth and final season, with creators Henk Handloegten, Tom Tykwer and Achim von Borries previewing the finale at a private Berlin event. The season depicts the collapse of the Weimar Republic and Adolf Hitler’s rise to absolute power, and the makers say its story now carries…