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2026’s Most Terrifying Video Game Movie Officially Becomes a Streaming Smash Hit

  • Resident Evil is second on Amazon’s US movie charts.
  • The film has earned $400 million worldwide.
  • Verity is the only film ahead of it.

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil reboot has become a streaming hit in the US as its theatrical run fades, ranking second among films on Amazon’s charts. Its strong home viewing adds to a successful release, contrasting with the weaker performance of another recent video game adaptation, Street Fighter. In…

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3 Classic Pop Songs That Remind 80s Teens of Being Young

  • “Jessie’s Girl” topped the US chart in 1981.
  • “Maneater” reached No. 1 in the US and No. 6 in the UK.
  • Lauper’s “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” peaked at No. 2 in both countries.

The article looks back at three hit songs associated with growing up as a teenager in the 1980s: Rick Springfield’s “Jessie’s Girl”, Hall & Oates’ “Maneater” and Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”. It describes their broad pop appeal and enduring links to youth and the…

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In 1968, Gram Parsons invented country rock. Five years later, he offered a brutal review of the bands that followed in his footsteps

  • Parsons helped establish country rock with *Safe at Home* in 1968.
  • By 1973, he criticised the Eagles’ softer take on the sound.
  • He objected to country rock being simplified and watered down.

Gram Parsons helped bring countercultural rock and traditional country together on the International Submarine Band’s 1968 album *Safe at Home*, an early landmark in country rock. The sound spread quickly, but by 1973 Parsons was criticising bands he felt had softened it, particularly the Eagles. At a performance…

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PlayStation-themed arcade cabinet costs over $1,000 and has limited appeal

  • The fan-built cabinet costs $1,030 plus $120 shipping.
  • Its arcade controls and widescreen may not suit many PS1 games.
  • A Raspberry Pi, mini PC or FPGA console costs less.

A hobbyist-built arcade cabinet offers a PlayStation-themed way to play older games, but its price and design may limit its appeal. It is not an official Sony product, and the review argues that buyers seeking a good way to play PlayStation games have cheaper, more practical options. The…

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Box Office: ‘Heated Rivalry’ Fans Drive Show’s Theatrical Release to $1.4 Million

  • “Heated Rivalry” earned $1.4 million in cinemas.
  • The release spans 945 theatres through 30 November.
  • Season 2 is expected in 2027.

Fans of the streaming romance “Heated Rivalry” have helped its limited theatrical re-release earn $1.4 million, showing that popular television can draw audiences to cinemas even when episodes are already available at home. The screenings also offer cinemas a way to bring fans together and keep a series…

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In 2008, Ryan Reynolds was given “one of the all-time foolish studio notes.” A decade later, it was worth billions

  • Reynolds’ first Deadpool appearance was heavily altered.
  • The failure helped shape the later solo film.
  • The films went on to earn billions.

Ryan Reynolds’ first chance to play Deadpool came in 2008’s *X-Men Origins: Wolverine*, where the character was radically altered, including having his mouth sewn shut. Reynolds later called that decision “one of the all-time foolish studio notes”, but said he was grateful for it because it showed him…

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Xbox Series X offers lower-priced entry, a disc drive and Quick Resume

  • PS5 Pro is more powerful, but costs $900.
  • Xbox Series X starts at $750 and includes a disc drive.
  • Smart Delivery and Quick Resume are Xbox advantages.

The article compares Microsoft’s Xbox Series X with Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro, arguing that the Pro leads in graphics performance but that the Series X still has useful advantages. It presents eight features or qualities the Xbox offers that the Pro lacks, for buyers weighing convenience and compatibility…

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Toxic Homes, Terrible Dilemma: Oscar Contender ‘Still Standing’ Documents Homeowner Nightmare After LA Wildfires – SFFILM Doc Stories

  • A documentary examines toxic ash in homes left standing after the Eaton fire.
  • Residents faced uncertainty over health risks and insurance decisions.
  • Still Standing premieres online on 19 November via PBS’s POV.

Still Standing, an Oscar-contending documentary by Víctor Tadashi Suárez and Livia Albeck-Ripka, examines the health risks faced by Altadena residents whose homes survived the January 2025 Eaton fire but were left contaminated by toxic ash. It highlights the dilemma of whether to return when insurers may consider homes…

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How Cardinals responded to Broncos’ Trey McBride trade inquiry

  • Arizona rebuffed Denver’s approach for Trey McBride.
  • McBride has 66 catches and five touchdowns in eight games.
  • Denver is seeking offensive help before the 10 November deadline.

Denver asked Arizona about trading star tight end Trey McBride, but the Cardinals said they had “zero intention” of moving him, despite their 3-5 record. The inquiry reflects the Broncos’ effort to strengthen their offence before the 10 November deadline as they pursue a fifth consecutive win. McBride,…

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Bill Skarsgard Jokes About Using Pennywise Voice When His Kids Misbehave: “Schizophrenic Daddy”

  • Skarsgård joked he uses Pennywise’s voice when his children misbehave.
  • He also mentioned Count Orlok from Nosferatu.
  • He says future villain roles would need to feel original.

Bill Skarsgård joked that he sometimes uses his Pennywise voice when his children misbehave, bringing the actor’s horror roles into family life. He said the character can “slip in, can slip out”, and that Count Orlok from Nosferatu might appear too. Skarsgård shares two children with his longtime…

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