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Sheffield Wednesday defender returns to training amid uncertain future – thestar.co.uk
A Sheffield Wednesday defender has returned to training while uncertainty remains over whether he will stay with the club. The development matters because the Owls are continuing to assess their squad options ahead of the new season. The report does not indicate that the player’s training return resolves his contractual situation or guarantees a place…
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Hideo Kojima says he was “blown away” by surprise horror hit Backrooms, which reminds him of “pseudo-3D games from the 2D era”
Hideo Kojima has praised the surprise horror film Backrooms, saying it “blew him away” and comparing its visual approach to pseudo-3D games made during the 2D era. His reaction is notable because Kojima is a prominent game creator closely associated with cinematic, atmospheric storytelling and horror influences. The film appears to draw on the online…
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Zendaya and Tom Holland’s decade-long Spider-Man romance in pictures
The article traces Zendaya and Tom Holland’s relationship from meeting on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2016 to appearing together as newlyweds while promoting their fourth Spider-Man film. It highlights how their professional partnership developed alongside a relationship that they initially publicly described as friendship, making their shared Spider-Man history central to their public…
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The Pokemon Company and Sony donate almost $1 million in total towards relief and restoration efforts for areas affected by Japan’s Kumamoto earthquake
The Pokémon Company and Sony have pledged almost US$1 million in combined donations to support relief and restoration work after the Kumamoto earthquake in Japan. The contributions underline how major Japanese entertainment companies are responding to the disaster and directing funds towards affected communities. The Pokémon Company will donate ¥50 million, while Sony will provide…
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Arc Raiders rats are cheating the matchmaking system by throwing themselves in front of friendly fire
PC Gamer reports that some Arc Raiders players are allegedly exploiting the game’s matchmaking system by deliberately stepping into teammates’ friendly fire. The tactic appears intended to manipulate player behaviour or matchmaking outcomes, and highlights how systems designed to discourage harmful play can be turned against cooperative teammates. The article frames these players as “rats”,…
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San Sebastian Sets 2026 New Directors Lineup
San Sebastian Film Festival has announced the filmmakers selected for its 2026 New Directors programme, which showcases first and second feature films and runs from 18 to 26 September. The sidebar will bring together emerging directors from 13 countries, underlining the festival’s role in introducing international new talent. Jaime Lorente’s Spanish debut The Bad Son…
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7 Greatest HBO Series With 4 Episodes or Less
Collider selects HBO miniseries of four episodes or fewer as substantial alternatives to longer prestige dramas, spanning crime, literary adaptation and historical storytelling. The article argues that their short formats make them suitable for quick viewing without sacrificing acclaimed writing, performances or production quality. – ‘Landscapers’ (2021): a four-part, darkly comic true-crime drama about Susan…
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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director hopes for physical release
Final Fantasy 7 Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi has said he hopes the trilogy’s final instalment, Revelation, will receive some form of physical edition. His comments matter because they highlight continuing concern among players about physical ownership as games publishers and platform holders increasingly prioritise digital distribution. Hamaguchi acknowledged that Sony and the wider industry are…
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The 1968 song that broke up The Smiths: “The last straw”
The article argues that The Smiths’ decision to record a cover of Cilla Black’s 1968 single ‘Work Is a Four-Letter Word’ became the symbolic final disagreement between Morrissey and Johnny Marr. Marr reportedly saw the choice as evidence that the band’s creative direction had run its course, calling it “the last straw”, and left shortly…
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The Rings of Power season 3 is bringing in Aragorn’s ancestor and a hugely important Lord of the Rings character
The third season of The Rings of Power will expand its connection to The Lord of the Rings by introducing further members of the Númenórean line that eventually leads to Aragorn, as well as the Balrog. The additions matter because they bring major figures and events from Tolkien’s wider mythology closer to the series’ central…