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‘If it was on the southside, something would’ve been done by now’: Battle to save crumbling city-centre mansion that inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula – and yet most Dubliners don’t even know it exists
A campaign is under way in Dublin to save a decaying city-centre mansion said to have inspired Bram Stoker’s classic novel Dracula, with local campaigners warning it faces ruin unless action is taken soon. Despite its literary significance, the building’s condition and low profile among residents have raised questions about how heritage sites are prioritised…
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‘Pokémon’ Is Officially Changing Its Winning Formula
The Pokémon anime, which has run weekly since 1997, is reportedly set to abandon its long-running episodic format in favour of a shorter, seasonal structure once the franchise enters its 10th generation. According to a report citing leaker CentroLeaks, the current instalment, Pokémon Horizons: The Series, will be the last “weekly anime”, with future series…
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The guitarist Kurt Cobain knew was meant for Nirvana: “It was a very risky thing to do”
A great addition. The post The guitarist Kurt Cobain knew was meant for Nirvana: “It was a very risky thing to do” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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10 Greatest Ultraviolent Action Movies of All Time
Collider film critic Michael Block ranks the ten greatest “ultraviolent” action films of all time, arguing that beyond ordinary thrillers there exists a category of movie that pushes graphic violence to new extremes while still delivering compelling storytelling. The list spans decades and genres, from arthouse classics to gritty modern thrillers, celebrating films that use…
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Shaquille O’Neal: Marvel Turned Me Down for the ‘Avengers’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Shaquille O’Neal has revealed that Marvel repeatedly rejected his efforts to join the Avengers franchise, telling Variety in an exclusive interview that studio executives believe his towering, instantly recognisable physique makes him unsuitable for anything other than playing himself on screen. The retired NBA star, who played a DC superhero in 1997’s “Steel”, said he…
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POSSESSED’s JEFF BECERRA Wants To ‘Pump One’ New Album ‘Out Every Year’ Going Forward
Possessed frontman Jeff Becerra has said he hopes to release a new album every year from now on, once the band’s forthcoming follow-up to 2019’s “Revelations Of Oblivion” is finished. Speaking on the Laughing Monkey With Shawn Ratches podcast, he explained that having refined his recording process, he no longer wants to endure the lengthy,…
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ARC Raiders Expeditions delayed until 2027 after September event
Embark Studios has confirmed that ARC Raiders’ next Expedition will not arrive until 2027, extending the game’s content drought well beyond what was previously expected. The fifth Expedition, running from 8 to 29 September, will be the last of these limited-time endgame events this year, leaving players facing at least three further months without one,…
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3 Alt-Country Songs That Proved the Heart of Country Isn’t All About Polished Nashville Tunes
This piece from American Songwriter highlights three songs that showcase alt-country’s rougher, less polished alternative to mainstream Nashville production, a genre that flourished in the 1990s and early 2000s by blending country with rock, folk, bluegrass and other influences. The article argues these tracks, released before and during the alt-country boom, proved audiences were receptive…
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Last chance: Save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket today
TechCrunch is running a flash sale on tickets for its Disrupt 2026 conference, with the lowest prices ending at 11:59pm PT on 21 August 2026. After that deadline, attendees will pay more for individual and group passes to the event, which takes place from 13-15 October at Moscone West in San Francisco. Disrupt 2026 is…