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$497M Historical Epic Rides ‘The Odyssey’s Coattails to Streaming Success

  • Nolan's *The Odyssey* smashes box-office forecasts on opening weekend
  • 2004's *Troy*, same source material, sees streaming resurgence as a result
  • Nolan nearly directed *Troy* before making *Batman Begins* instead

Christopher Nolan's new film adaptation of Homer's *The Odyssey*, starring Matt Damon, has vastly exceeded box-office expectations on its opening weekend, and the surge of interest has spilled over into renewed streaming popularity for 2004's *Troy*, another film drawn from the same source material. The knock-on effect highlights…

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Barking is my new vocal stim #newmusic

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No article content could be retrieved for this page. The URL points to a YouTube Shorts video titled "Barking is my new vocal stim #newmusic," but the text captured is only YouTube's standard cookie-consent and sign-in boilerplate, not any description, transcript or reporting about the video itself. As…

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ILLUMISHADE, Featuring ELUVEITIE Members, Releases New Single ‘Heatwave’

  • Swiss modern metal group ILLUMISHADE, featuring ELUVEITIE members, releases single 'Heatwave' with guest vocals from Seven Spires' Adrienne Cowan
  • The track marks a darker direction, blending electronic elements with distorted riffs and exploring themes of apocalypse and despair
  • Now operating independently, the band continues to build on touring momentum from their 2024 album 'Another Side Of You'

Swiss modern metal band ILLUMISHADE, which features ELUVEITIE's Fabienne Erni and Jonas Wolf, has released a new single called "Heatwave", their second track of 2026 following May's "Paralyzed". The song marks a stylistic shift for the band, moving into darker, electronically-tinged territory and featuring a guest vocal performance…

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The British guitarist Mark Knopfler said was full of “crystalline quality”

  • Knopfler praised David Gilmour’s clear, blues-inflected guitar sound.
  • He admired Gilmour’s melodic subtlety and intonation.
  • Gilmour had previously praised Knopfler’s distinctive style.

Mark Knopfler praised Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour’s playing, describing it as having both a bluesy character and a “crystalline quality”. The article presents this as evidence of mutual respect between two influential British guitarists known for distinctive, melodic styles. In a 2002 interview with French Guitarist, Knopfler…

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Poppy No-Shows Upheaval Fest Due To Air Quality, Band Plays In N95s Without Her

  • Poppy skipped Upheaval Fest set over hazardous wildfire smoke levels
  • Her band played instrumental-only, wearing N95 masks on stage
  • Wildfire smoke has also cancelled other US concerts this week

Metal-pop artist Poppy skipped her main-stage set at Upheaval Festival in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Friday, citing hazardous air quality from ongoing Canadian wildfires, leaving her band to perform an instrumental set alone while wearing N95 masks. The incident reflects the broader disruption wildfire smoke is causing to…

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Nintendo Switch’s early demise is coming much too soon

  • Nintendo ends original Switch production in Europe from February 2027.
  • EU battery "right to repair" rules forced the decision, not sales.
  • Switch 2 will cost around $500, leaving Europe without a budget option.

Nintendo is ending production of the original Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED for the European market in February 2027, earlier than would normally be expected given the console's enduring popularity. The change has been forced by new EU "right to repair" legislation requiring easily replaceable batteries in…

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Christopher Nolan’s Take on the Gods of The Odyssey Is the Key to Unlocking the Film’s Biggest Mystery

  • Nolan's Odyssey depicts gods ambiguously, not as literal deities
  • This approach underpins the film's key Athena plot twist
  • Odysseus mentally reimagines a victim as the goddess Athena

An IGN article examines how Christopher Nolan handles the Greek gods in his film adaptation of The Odyssey, arguing his "grounded" approach is essential to understanding the film's climactic twist. Rather than depicting Zeus, Poseidon and other Olympians as literal, intervening deities, Nolan frames the gods as ancient…

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These Hollywood-Loved Designer Handbags Are Up to $1,500 Off at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale

  • Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale runs 18 July to 9 August 2026.
  • Designer handbags from Tory Burch, Coach, Vince discounted up to $1,500.
  • Early access started 14 July; prices revert after 9 August.

Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale has opened to the public, offering discounts on designer handbags from brands including Tory Burch, Marc Jacobs, Coach and Vince. The annual event, one of the retailer's biggest sales of the year, gives shoppers a rare chance to buy luxury bags that typically avoid major…

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Glass mouse pads haven’t won me over but gamer sleeves are a different story

  • Glass pads offer consistency, but suit fast-glide players better.
  • Cloth control pads improved the writer’s Counter-Strike aim.
  • Gamer sleeves provided a lasting benefit on any pad.

PC Gamer’s Jacob Fox concludes that glass mouse pads have practical advantages but do not suit his preferred games or aiming style. Their low friction and consistent surface may benefit players who value fast gliding and sustained tracking, but he finds the greater resistance of cloth “control” pads…

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Kai Trump reveals new celebrity crush after ditching ‘Outer Banks’ star Drew Starkey

  • Kai Trump now says Theo James is her celebrity crush
  • She previously named "Outer Banks" star Drew Starkey in 2024
  • Shared the update in a Fox News Digital interview

Kai Trump, granddaughter of US President Donald Trump, has said her celebrity crush has shifted from "Outer Banks" actor Drew Starkey to fellow actor Theo James. She revealed the change during an interview with Fox News Digital, marking a shift from the crush she first disclosed publicly in…

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