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Cristin Milioti, Keegan-Michael Key’s ‘Buddy’ Trailer Brings Horror to Children’s TV
A teaser trailer has been released for Buddy, a horror-comedy film in which a bright orange unicorn hosts a seemingly wholesome children’s television programme. Directed by Casper Kelly, the film premiered earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival and is due to reach cinemas via Roadside Attractions on 28 August. The story follows the…
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‘9-1-1’ Is Officially Changing Buck for the Better
US procedural drama 9-1-1 is set to give firefighter Evan “Buck” Buckley (Oliver Stark) a significant character development, as he agrees to foster a boy named Theo in the Season 9 finale. According to Collider, the move marks a meaningful shift for a character who, despite maturing since his reckless early days, has largely stayed…
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The Biggest Historical Series in Video Games Is Officially Back to Its Roots
Ubisoft has released Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, a full ground-up remake of the acclaimed 2013 pirate-themed game, which the article frames as the long-running franchise returning to its stealth roots. The move matters because the series shifted years ago towards open-world action with mythology and role-playing elements, a change that divided fans; the remake…
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After years of Nintendo lawsuits and many millions of sales, Pokémon baiter Palworld is out in 1.0 today
Palworld, the creature-collecting survival game developed by Pocketpair, has left early access and launched its 1.0 version today, capping a turbulent journey since its surprise arrival in 2024. The game drew both huge commercial success and controversy for closely echoing Pokémon — notably by putting cutesy monsters to work in weapons factories — and it…
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The singer Elton John and David Crosby agreed is the best: “The greatest who ever lived”
The supplied article contains only its headline and website navigation elements — the actual body text was not included, so the substance of the piece cannot be summarised. The headline indicates that both Elton John and the late David Crosby singled out one particular singer as the finest of all time, describing them as “the…
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PSA: Disgaea Mayhem Demo For Switch 1 & 2 Available Now On The eShop
NIS America has released a demo for Disgaea Mayhem on the Nintendo eShop for both Switch 1 and Switch 2, ahead of the game’s full launch later this month. Billed as a “high-octane” action role-playing take on the long-running series, the demo lets players sample the game’s action combat before committing to a purchase. The…
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‘We Really Had a Good Time Making It’: JK Simmons Speaks Out About Canceled Batgirl Movie
JK Simmons has publicly expressed his frustration over Warner Bros.’ decision to cancel the completed Batgirl film. Speaking on the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast, the actor — who played Commissioner Gordon — described the situation as “bizarre” and revealed that even he never got to see the finished movie. The comments matter because they offer…
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The Rolling Stones are in Roblox, because I guess that’s what rock and roll is now
The Rolling Stones have arrived on Roblox, marking the latest example of a veteran rock band embracing the online gaming platform to reach new and younger audiences. PC Gamer’s piece frames the move with wry scepticism, treating it as a sign of how far rock and roll’s promotional playbook has shifted towards digital spaces and…
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Madison Square Garden Kept “Risk” List of Musicians, Celebrities and Tracked Sexual Orientation: Report
Madison Square Garden maintained a “risk” list of hundreds of musicians, actors and other celebrities, in some cases recording their race, gender and sexual orientation, according to a report by WIRED. The database, which came to light after hackers stole and ransomed data from the arena, has drawn attention both for its risk-tiering of high-profile…
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The 2002 movie Vin Diesel turned down a $25 million paycheque to make: “My ego is that big!”
This article from Far Out Magazine claims to recount an occasion on which actor Vin Diesel reportedly turned down a $25 million fee to appear in a 2002 film, attributing the decision to his self-professed large ego. The piece frames the anecdote around a quote in which Diesel apparently jokes about the size of his…