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Man invested $45M in a Nicolas Cage movie. It got stolen off Netflix’s desk.
Netflix has been sued after an unencrypted drive containing an unreleased Nicolas Cage film, Fortitude, was allegedly stolen from its offices. The film’s financier, Simon Afram, and production company Op-Fortitude argue that Netflix failed to protect and promptly return the screener, potentially jeopardising its release strategy and increasing piracy risks. Afram personally invested $45 million…
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X-Men Movie Casts Samara Weaving as the MCU’s Emma Frost
Marvel Studios has reportedly cast Samara Weaving as Emma Frost in its forthcoming MCU X-Men film, one of the first confirmed casting moves for the reboot. The decision matters because it signals that Marvel’s long-awaited new X-Men team is beginning to take shape ahead of its planned post-Secret Wars direction. Director Jake Schreier and Marvel…
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Dragon’s Dogma 2 devs confirm what everyone was asking about: “We’re working on a Hard Mode”
Dragon’s Dogma 2’s developers have confirmed that a Hard Mode is in development, responding to a frequent request from players. The announcement matters because it suggests Capcom plans to add a more demanding way to experience the action RPG after launch. The confirmation was made in a message from the development team, which said it…
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Everything Coming to HBO Max in August
HBO Max will add a mix of major series finales, new originals, A24 films and licensed catalogue titles in August 2026, led by the final episodes of House of the Dragon’s third season and DC drama Lanterns. The month also includes the A24 release Mother Mary and a Robot Chicken special marking Adult Swim’s 25th…
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Beatrice Kitsos And David Iacono Land Lead Roles In Netflix’s YA Rom-Com ‘Better Than The Movies’
Netflix has cast Beatrice Kitsos and David Iacono as the leads in its adaptation of Lynn Painter’s young-adult romantic comedy novel Better Than the Movies. Kitsos will play Liz Buxbaum, who teams up with her irritating but attractive next-door neighbour, Wes Bennett, played by Iacono, to win the attention of her crush; the project turns…
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AMD Reportedly Plans To Raise GPU Prices, Too
AMD is reportedly preparing to increase graphics-card prices by at least 10% from next month, citing memory supply pressures linked to AI demand. If confirmed, the move could further raise consumer hardware costs and reduce AMD’s usual value advantage over comparable Nvidia products. The report, attributed to hardware leaker Harukaze 5719, says AMD has told…
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EU will mandate labels on authentic-looking AI content starting August 2
The EU will require companies to label AI-generated images, audio and text that are intended to appear authentic from 2 August. The measure, introduced under the EU AI Act, is intended to help consumers distinguish synthetic material from real content and reduce risks to trust, misinformation and democratic processes. New AI systems placed on the…
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 lead says you “can’t compare” turn-based and action games, and he loves both “as long as the game is good”
Guillaume Broche, the lead behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has said turn-based and action games should not be directly compared, arguing that each offers a different experience. He said he enjoys both styles provided the game itself is good, pushing back against the idea that one approach is inherently superior. The comments relate to Expedition…
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Popular Country Music Festival Is Leaving Its Longtime Home After This Year
The Voices of America Country Music Festival will leave West Chester Township, Ohio after its 2026 edition, ending a run that began in 2023. Organisers say the festival will continue elsewhere in 2027, but have not yet disclosed its new venue; the move reflects the substantial demands the event places on the township despite its…