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GUS G. Is ‘Excited About Creating New Music’ With KING DIAMOND: ‘It’s A Big, Big Honor For Me’
Guitarist Gus G. has spoken publicly for the first time since being confirmed as King Diamond’s new guitarist, replacing longtime member Andy La Rocque. In a video message posted on 26 July, the 45-year-old Greek musician thanked fans for their support, acknowledged the shock some might feel given La Rocque’s legendary status, and said he…
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Diego Luna to receive honorary award at Sarajevo Film Festival
Mexican actor, director and producer Diego Luna is to be honoured at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, receiving the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo in recognition of his career and contribution to cinema. The festival, running from 14 to 21 August, will also screen “Ashes”, Luna’s latest film as director, which premiered earlier this year at…
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Ed Miliband to take seat on board of World Bank – with overseas aid and climate ‘central to UK’
Ed Miliband has taken up the UK’s seat on the board of the World Bank, saying international development and the climate crisis are “central” to government policy. The foreign secretary, who previously served as energy and net zero secretary, described the move as “personal leadership” of overseas aid and global finance, and pledged to help…
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Disney Dreamlight Valley Pixel Perfect update release countdown: Exact start time and date
Disney Dreamlight Valley players will soon be able to welcome Ralph, from the Wreck-It Ralph films, into the village after a four-year absence since he first appeared in early trailers for the game. The character’s arrival forms the centrepiece of the upcoming “Pixel Perfect” update, marking the long-awaited reunion with fellow villager Vanellope and giving…
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10 Modern Sci-Fi Movies That Will Be Classics
Collider has published a list highlighting ten science-fiction films from the 21st century that its editors believe will go down as genre classics, standing alongside touchstones like Star Wars and 2001: A Space Odyssey. The piece argues that modern sci-fi has flourished thanks to auteur directors such as Denis Villeneuve and Jordan Peele, who have…
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Zach Cregger admits ‘I’m not going to be able to improve on Leon’ which is why he’s using original characters for the upcoming Resident Evil movie
Director Zach Cregger has said he does not plan to reuse iconic Resident Evil character Leon S. Kennedy for his upcoming Resident Evil film, reasoning that he would be unable to improve on the character as already portrayed in the video games. Instead, Cregger intends to build the new adaptation around original characters, a decision…
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More bad news for Valve and its still unreleased Steam Frame as Qualcomm is set to raise the price of its chips, like everyone else
Qualcomm is reportedly set to increase the prices of its chips, adding to the list of setbacks facing Valve’s still-unreleased Steam Frame headset. The device is expected to rely on Qualcomm silicon, so a rise in component costs could push up the price of the headset or complicate Valve’s plans before it has even reached…
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Indonesia scraps song and music copyright registration fee to build a national music database
Indonesia is abolishing the fee for registering songs and musical compositions with its national copyright register, a move designed to encourage far greater take-up of the system and build a comprehensive national music database. From 1 August 2026, the charge will fall from 200,000 rupiah (around $11) to zero, though registration fees for other creative…
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25 Best Books of the 21st Century
Collider has published a ranked list of the 25 best books of the 21st century, defining the century as beginning in 2001 rather than 2000, which excludes contenders such as House of Leaves and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The list features a mix of fiction and non-fiction, with only one author appearing…
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Alan Ritchson’s World War II Blockbuster Is Leaving Streaming in Less Than 1 Month
Guy Ritchie’s 2024 war film “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,” starring Henry Cavill and Alan Ritchson, is set to leave Peacock in the United States in less than a month, on 18 August 2026. The removal highlights the divide between the film’s lacklustre theatrical run and its stronger performance on streaming, a pattern that has…