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‘The Earliest Show’ Revival Greenlit At Amplify Pictures & Stay Tuned With Kevin Carroll, Henry Winkler, Ryan Gaul & Brandon Scott Jones Joining Cast
Amplify Pictures and fellow indie studio Stay Tuned have officially greenlit a TV revival of the cult Funny or Die sketch “The Earliest Show,” with a full cast now confirmed. Ben Schwartz and Lauren Lapkus return as series regulars alongside newcomers Kevin Carroll and Ryan Gaul, while Henry Winkler and Brandon Scott Jones join in…
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Poll: How Would You Rate Nintendo’s Switch Online Offering In 2026?
Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) is nearing its ninth anniversary since launching in September 2018, and with rivals PlayStation and Xbox raising prices and altering their own subscription structures, Nintendo’s simpler, cheaper two-tier system looks increasingly competitive. Nintendo Life’s feature revisits what the service currently offers across both Switch and Switch 2, weighing its strengths, particularly…
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Insomniac’s Spider-Man Games ‘a Great Inspiration’ for Brand New Day, Says Director
Spider-Man: Brand New Day director Destin Daniel Cretton has revealed that Insomniac Games’ Marvel’s Spider-Man titles served as a creative reference for the upcoming film, ahead of its cinema release. Cretton told Polygon that the production drew on both the video games and previous Spider-Man films, with his stunt team in particular studying footage from…
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The 1971 song Jimmy Page called too dark to describe: “So ominous”
Jimmy Page once described Black Sabbath’s 1971 song ‘Electric Funeral’ as so dark and ominous that he struggled to find words for it. The Led Zeppelin guitarist’s remarks underline the song’s reputation as an early heavy metal warning about nuclear destruction, and highlight the mutual respect between two leading British rock bands of the era.…
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4 Extremely Worthy Pop and Rock Songs That Barely Scraped Into the Top 40 in 1982
An American Songwriter feature revisits four pop and rock songs from 1982 that received little chart recognition despite lasting appeal, arguing that the era’s lower chart reaches held plenty of overlooked gems beyond the big hits that defined the sound of the decade. The piece highlights tracks from established acts experimenting with new styles and…
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MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 Review
MSI has released the MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36, a $899 gaming monitor that succeeds the MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED tested by IGN in late 2024. It retains the 34-inch, 3440×1440 ultra-wide curved format but adds design refinements, extra features and an updated panel, positioning it as a competitive alternative to rivals such as the Acer…
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Save-game carry-overs and time-leaping sequels: medieval vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker has some bold ideas for the future
Developer Rebel Wolves and publisher Bandai Namco have confirmed that The Blood of Dawnwalker, a medieval vampire RPG, will let players carry save data forward into future instalments of the series. Game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz said the studio always envisaged the game as the start of a multi-title saga, designing story hooks and consequences from…
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He-Man’s Epic Fantasy Adventure Officially Sets Prime Video Release
Masters of the Universe, Travis Knight’s big-screen adaptation of the classic 1980s toy line, is heading to Prime Video from Wednesday 22 July, marking the end of its theatrical run. The film underperformed at the box office relative to its budget, but its digital arrival gives it a second chance to find an audience among…
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Skeletor’s box office defeat sends He-Man film to Prime Video early
Amazon has announced that “Masters of the Universe”, director Travis Knight’s live-action He-Man film, will begin streaming on Prime Video from Wednesday 22 July, arriving unusually soon after its cinema run. The move follows a disappointing box office performance, as the film failed to recoup its substantial budget despite earning largely positive reviews from critics…
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The 1989 classic rock album that Dr Dre crowned “one of my favourite albums ever made”
Dr Dre has praised the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 1989 album ‘Mother’s Milk’, calling it one of his favourite albums ever made. The endorsement highlights the producer’s broad musical tastes beyond hip-hop and reflects the album’s enduring reputation in alternative and rock music. Released in 1989, ‘Mother’s Milk’ was the band’s fourth studio album and…