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5 Sci-Fi Series To Watch If You Love HBO’s ‘Lanterns’

  • *Watchmen* and *Andor* are suggested for *Lanterns* fans.
  • Both pair science fiction with grounded drama and mystery.
  • The provided article excerpt starts a third pick, *Heroes*.

The article recommends five science-fiction series for viewers who enjoy HBO’s *Lanterns*, praising the show for pairing superhero characters with television drama and mystery. It says *Lanterns* also renewed interest in Green Lantern after the poorly received 2011 film, and argues that other established franchises can likewise support…

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38 Years Later, Calvin and Hobbes’ Lost Character Remains Bill Watterson’s Biggest Failure

  • Uncle Max appeared for two weeks in 1988.
  • Watterson had planned to bring him back.
  • He abandoned the idea because it limited story options.

Bill Watterson introduced Calvin’s Uncle Max in a two-week 1988 arc, intending him to broaden the world of *Calvin and Hobbes*. Max never returned, making the storyline a rare abandoned thread in a comic that otherwise stayed close to its original vision throughout its ten-year run. Max visits…

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Sylvester Stallone’s 10/10 Action Reboot Is Officially a Knock-Out Hit

  • *Creed* has spent 70 days in Pluto TV’s US top ten.
  • The 2015 film revived the *Rocky* franchise.
  • Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler later won acclaim for *Sinners*.

*Creed*, Ryan Coogler’s 2015 revival of the *Rocky* franchise, is enjoying renewed success on streaming, showing the film’s lasting appeal more than a decade after its release. The story follows Adonis Creed, played by Michael B. Jordan, who asks Rocky Balboa, played by Sylvester Stallone, to train and…

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“No one seemed to think the same”: the 2012 period drama Robert Pattinson called his most “subversive” movie

  • Pattinson considered *Bel Ami* a subversive role.
  • Audiences saw familiar traits from his *Twilight* persona.
  • His later roles brought the reinvention he sought.

Robert Pattinson thought his role as a manipulative womaniser in the 2012 period drama *Bel Ami* was a subversive departure from his *Twilight* image. He later said that “no one really seemed to think the same thing”, and the article argues that audiences still saw familiar elements in…

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Davika Hoorne Returning for ‘Inherit’ Sequel, Director Banjong Pisanthanakun Confirms (EXCLUSIVE)

  • “Inherit” is getting a sequel with Davika Hoorne returning.
  • The film follows a grandmother possessed by an ancient centipede spirit.
  • Its director says Thai cinema needs more consistent funding.

Director Banjong Pisanthanakun has confirmed that his psychological horror film “Inherit” will have a sequel, with Davika Hoorne returning as its lead. The announcement comes as the film, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival, closes the Jakarta World Cinema festival, and highlights the director’s renewed interest in…

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Sorana Cirstea’s Hong Kong defeat appears to end her tennis career

  • Cirstea’s Hong Kong loss appears to be her final match.
  • She lost 6-2, 6-3 to Alexandra Shubladze.
  • Her strong season included a win over Aryna Sabalenka.

Sorana Cirstea’s loss at the Hong Kong Tennis Open appears to have ended her playing career. The Romanian had said 2026 would be her final year, but the timing has surprised fans because she has been in the best form of her career. The 36-year-old, ranked world No.…

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‘Triplets of Belleville’ Director Sylvain Chomet Fires Back at AI Accusations Over Dior Film Featuring Robert Pattinson’s Voice: ‘Everything Was Drawn by Hand’ (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Chomet says the Dior short was drawn by artists.
  • About 20 people worked on the seven-month production.
  • Automated interpolation helped create some in-between frames.

Director Sylvain Chomet and producer Aton Soumache say their Dior short film was made with traditional 2D animation, after viewers accused it of using generative AI. The dispute matters because Dior presented the film as a tribute to craftsmanship, while online viewers cited visual oddities, including a six-fingered…

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How to lower your council tax band and get £100 from Andy Burnham

  • Eligible English households in bands A to D are due £100 from January.
  • Direct debit payers should receive it automatically.
  • Check nearby bands and historic values before challenging your own.

Up to 20 million households in England in council tax bands A to D are due to receive a £100 Household Energy Payment from January to help with energy bills. The article also explains how residents who think their council tax band is too high can check it…

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What we’ve been playing – “Sniffing out the warehouses on Prawn Island”

  • Inscryption’s twists have made a strong impression.
  • World of Warcraft: Forever brings familiar play with new weather.
  • Vice City and Tears of the Kingdom are drawing players back.

The article is a weekly roundup in which contributors describe the games they have been playing. Their choices range from revisiting familiar worlds to discovering a story-driven card game, showing how older games and new releases can keep players engrossed for different reasons. One contributor praises Inscryption’s unexpected…

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In 1983, only 1,000 people bought James’ debut EP. But two famous fans would save the band

  • James’ 1983 debut EP sold around 1,000 copies.
  • Johnny Marr and Morrissey were among its buyers.
  • The Smiths later invited James to support them on tour.

James’ debut EP, *Jimone*, sold only about 1,000 copies after its release in November 1983, despite receiving favourable reviews. Two buyers were Johnny Marr and Steven Patrick Morrissey, whose interest helped lead to James supporting The Smiths on tours in 1984 and 1985, giving the Manchester band valuable…

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