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‘Jimmy’ Review: Cornball James Stewart Biopic Gets the Manner, but Not the Man

  • KJ Apa captures Stewart’s drawl and mannerisms.
  • The biopic centres on military service and patriotic values.
  • The review says it offers little insight into Stewart himself.

KJ Apa gives a passable impression of James Stewart in *Jimmy*, a biopic that focuses more on the actor’s military service and patriotic image than on his screen artistry. The review finds the film superficial, arguing that it presents Stewart as a broadly virtuous everyman without offering much…

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Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Take Me Home (4 Christmas)’ Effusively Endorsed by Writer of the Waitresses’ ‘Christmas Wrapping,’ Who Praises Her for Picking Up the ‘Vibe’ 45 Years Later

  • Chris Butler praised Olivia Rodrigo’s first Christmas single.
  • He says it shares “Christmas Wrapping”’s spirit, not its composition.
  • Butler heard the song privately before its release.

Olivia Rodrigo has released her first holiday single, “Take Me Home (4 Christmas)”, and Chris Butler, who wrote the Waitresses’ “Christmas Wrapping”, has praised it. He says Rodrigo captured a similar upbeat, irreverent spirit, and is happy for her song to be seen as part of the same…

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Jonah Coleman emerging as fantasy football breakout star with ideal Week 9 matchup

  • Coleman is tipped as a possible fantasy breakout.
  • Week 9 is described as a favourable matchup.
  • Love and Price have disappointed so far.

Jonah Coleman is emerging as a potential fantasy football breakout, with Week 9 presented as a favourable opportunity. The article frames his prospects against the disappointing seasons of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price, suggesting Coleman may be the player who delivers value now. Love has had a particularly…

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Natalia Dyer, Elijah Wood to Join John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson in ‘1408’ Sequel From Director Mikael Håfström (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Natalia Dyer will lead the “1408” sequel.
  • Elijah Wood joins in a supporting role.
  • Cusack and Jackson are negotiating to return.

Natalia Dyer will lead a sequel to the 2007 supernatural horror film “1408”, with Elijah Wood in a supporting role. Director Mikael Håfström is returning and co-wrote the film with Mark Verheiden; original stars John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson are negotiating to return in secondary roles. The…

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Alien Cat Sent to Conquer Earth Goes Soft for Catnip and Canned Tuna in Taiwan Creative Content Fest Animated Series ‘Operation Maomao’

  • An alien cat’s invasion stalls after he finds a home on Earth.
  • The planned series has 26 seven-minute episodes.
  • Its creators are seeking partners and funding.

“Operation Maomao” is an animated sci-fi comedy about an alien cat sent to Earth to seize its catnip supply, who becomes attached to a comfortable home and canned tuna. The project is being presented at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest as its creators seek partners and funding to…

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Larry Collins: the 13-year-old who created a surf-punk song in 1958

  • Larry Collins recorded “Whistle Bait” at 13.
  • The 1958 track’s wild sound anticipated later punk and surf styles.
  • The Collins Kids’ early success was disrupted when Lorrie married in 1959.

Larry Collins, the 13-year-old guitarist and singer in the sibling duo the Collins Kids, recorded “Whistle Bait” in 1958. Its frantic guitar riff and raw vocal have led listeners to hear it as a precursor to surf-punk, showing how early rockabilly could anticipate later styles. Raised in Oklahoma,…

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Madison Square Garden disputes Macklemore’s claims over benefit tour venues

  • MSG says limited availability and Macklemore’s arena status explain its decision.
  • Macklemore says nine US arenas withdrew dates over his Palestine benefit shows.
  • He plans to keep fundraising, potentially through outdoor performances.

Madison Square Garden has disputed Macklemore’s claim that US venues withdrew dates for his proposed “Free Palestine” benefit tour because of its cause. An MSG Entertainment spokesperson said the venues have limited availability and that Macklemore is “not an arena level act”, offering a different explanation for the…

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Dragon Age writer is “collaborating” on Mass Effect-like RPG The Expanse: Osiris Reborn

  • David Gaider is contributing to Osiris Reborn’s narrative.
  • The sci-fi RPG has gameplay and companion systems reminiscent of Mass Effect.
  • Owlcat plans to release it next year.

David Gaider, known for writing on Baldur’s Gate 2, Knights of the Old Republic and Dragon Age: Origins, is collaborating with Owlcat Games on parts of the narrative for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. His involvement strengthens the credentials of the sci-fi RPG, which has drawn comparisons with Mass…

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AI’s Hidden Footprint, From Quartz Mines to Kenyan Click-Workers, Bared in Taiwan Creative Content Fest Doc ‘The Technological Sublime’

  • A documentary follows the physical supply chain behind AI.
  • Filming spans four continents, from mines to Kenyan click-workers.
  • Producers are seeking funding and partners at a Taipei festival.

Jannes Callens’ documentary “The Technological Sublime” traces the physical infrastructure behind artificial intelligence, challenging the idea that it is an invisible or inherently “green” technology. By showing the people, resources and environmental impacts involved, the film aims to add nuance to public debate about AI. The project follows…

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‘One Night In Purgatory’ Sets Cast: Alejandro Edda, Nick Stahl, Michelle Mylett and Grace Dove to Star in Supernatural Horror Film (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Alejandro Edda and Nick Stahl lead a supernatural horror debut.
  • An archangel seeks a lawyer for a trial against God and the Devil.
  • Tangerine Dream is scoring the film.

Alejandro Edda, Nick Stahl, Grace Dove and Michelle Mylett will star in supernatural horror film “One Night In Purgatory”, the debut feature from writer-director Robert Husted. The story centres on a rogue archangel who must persuade a guilt-ridden lawyer to represent him in a trial against God and…

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