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‘G.I. Joe’ Replacement Movie Officially in the Works From ‘X-Men ’97’ Writer
A feature film based on Action Man, the British version of G.I. Joe, is officially in development. The project reflects continued Hollywood interest in adapting toy brands for cinema following the commercial success of Barbie. No director has been announced. Jeremy Latcham, a producer on several Marvel films and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,…
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Joey King, Maisie Williams Felt “Massive Responsibility” Joining ‘Practical Magic 2’
Joey King and Maisie Williams say they felt a “massive responsibility” joining Practical Magic 2, as they take over the roles of Sally Owens’s daughters from the 1998 film. Their comments underline the pressure on the sequel to satisfy fans of the original while expanding the Owens family story. King and Williams play Kylie and…
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One ‘Breaking Bad’ Character Proved He Was Better Than Walter White
The article argues that Jimmy McGill, later Saul Goodman, ultimately proved more redeemable than Walter White because he accepted responsibility for the harm he caused. While both characters descend into criminality, Jimmy’s decision to reject a favourable prison deal and confess reflects genuine remorse, particularly in relation to Kim Wexler. Walter White shows some late…
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Connor stars as pacesetting Leeds thrash Toulouse
Leeds Rhinos stayed top of Super League with a comprehensive 46-0 home win over a depleted Toulouse Olympique side at Headingley. The result preserved Leeds’ two-point lead over Wigan and maintained their perfect home record this season, while Toulouse remained ninth after a 14th league defeat. Jake Connor led the performance with two tries, seven…
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“I wish physical media was here to stay”: As Sony reports 82% digital PlayStation sales, ex-Blizzard boss says “the purchasing trend from consumers is clear”
Sony has reported that 82% of PlayStation game sales were digital, prompting renewed discussion about the future of boxed games. Former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra said he would prefer physical media to remain available, but argued that consumer buying habits clearly favour digital purchases. The figure reflects PlayStation’s growing reliance on downloads rather than discs,…
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Ubisoft’s NFT tactics game, a thing that still exists, is shutting down in October
Ubisoft’s NFT-based tactics game Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles will shut down in October, less than a year after its launch. The closure underlines the continuing difficulty of sustaining blockchain games, particularly those built around tradable digital collectibles. Ubisoft said the game’s servers would close on 25 October, ending access to its online features and gameplay.…
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Armin Zerza leaves Warner Music Group finance roles after a year
Warner Music Group’s CFO and COO, Armin Zerza, has stepped down immediately for personal reasons after around a year in the senior roles. His departure brings further change to WMG’s leadership during a period the company says has involved significant growth and transformation. Senior vice-president and chief accounting officer Louis Dickler has become acting CFO,…
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BLACK STONE CHERRY Is Preparing To Record Another New EP
Black Stone Cherry is preparing to record a second EP shortly after releasing its latest EP, Celebrate, as part of a plan to issue new music more regularly. The Kentucky rock band believes shorter releases better suit today’s fast-paced listening habits and could help fans spend more time with each group of songs. Celebrate was…
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India is starting to pay for apps, not just download them
India’s mobile app market is beginning to generate more consumer spending as users increasingly pay for AI tools, streaming services and productivity apps rather than merely downloading them. The shift matters because India has long been the world’s largest app-download market but comparatively difficult to monetise, and stronger subscription spending could make it a major…
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‘Fire Country’ star Diane Farr leaves Los Angeles after 30 years to start her ‘third act’
“Fire Country” actor Diane Farr has announced that she is leaving Los Angeles after living there for 30 years, describing the move as the start of her “third act”. In an Instagram post, the 56-year-old reflected on having chosen the city rather than being born or educated there, signalling a significant personal and professional transition.…