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Keanu Reeves has agreed to voice John Wick in an animated prequel about the character’s “Impossible Task”, adding a new account of his backstory. The film will follow Wick as he tries to kill all his rivals in one night, a feat that secured his freedom from the…
Eric Burdon has said he is most proud of “Anything”, a song he wrote for Eric Burdon and The Animals. Its message of love for the world, friends and even enemies gave him a chance to express ideas beyond the blues covers that had defined much of the…
Prime Video is bringing attention to *Frontier Crucible*, a Western written by S. Craig Zahler, known for *Bone Tomahawk*. The film blends a measured, old-school Western with stark frontier violence, offering viewers a grittier alternative to more conventional Westerns. Merrick Beckford, an ex-soldier and loner played by Myles…
Sony has announced new PS Plus perks for members in the UK, France and Germany, adding offers beyond the games and features available on PS5 and PS4. The benefits matter because they extend the value of a membership across every subscription tier, including members using a free trial.…
Olivia Rodrigo has released her first Christmas song, “Take Me Home (4 Christmas)”, with a video featuring Cynthia Nixon. The track deliberately echoes The Waitresses’ 1981 hit “Christmas Wrapping”: Rodrigo contacted its songwriter, Chris Butler, for permission, and he praised her song after hearing it. Rodrigo wrote the…
The article argues that science-fiction miniseries can deliver complete, tightly told stories, and highlights eight it considers exceptional. It says the format’s limited run suits both original ideas and stories that need a deliberate conclusion. Among the examples covered, *Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars* uses three hours to resolve…
Former Rockstar North technical director Obbe Vermeij believes the risk of AI-made copies could encourage Rockstar and Take-Two to bring Grand Theft Auto 6 to PC sooner than they usually would. He said an unofficial port might be inferior but could still divert sales, while stressing that he…
Sam Ryder says Iron Maiden’s album *Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son* sparked his love of music after he found its battered CD on a school trip. The story, which he recalled while appearing on *Celebrity Race Across The World*, helps explain the lasting influence of the band…
UK R&B artist Ojerime has released her eight-track EP, *Don’t Stare At The Flame*, her first project since 2023’s *Interludes*. The record marks a shift towards ’90s soul influences, with songs about autonomy, desire, romantic dissatisfaction and changing loyalties. The London artist worked with Kaytranada on ‘IDC’, Seattle…
Bilmuri have released a full concert film recorded at the Pinnacle in Nashville in May during their ‘KINDA HARD’ tour. The band describe it as their greatest show to date, presenting the performance as a record of their rise and of the commitment behind a project they love.…