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One of the Most Expensive Franchise Killers in Sci-Fi History Is Streaming for Free

  • "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" now streaming free on Pluto TV
  • It tops Pluto TV's chart despite being a costly franchise misstep
  • Paramount abandoned the cheaper, acclaimed "Bumblebee" approach afterwards

"Transformers: Rise of the Beasts", the seventh instalment in the long-running sci-fi franchise that began in 2007, has topped Pluto TV's free domestic streaming chart despite being widely regarded as one of the most expensive misfires in the series. Its resurgence in popularity highlights how unpredictable box-office and…

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3 Rock Songs From 1985 That Still Sound Like Classics Today

  • American Songwriter lists three enduring rock hits from 1985.
  • Featured tracks: Mr. Mister's "Broken Wings" and Starship's "We Built This City".
  • Phil Collins' "Sussudio" also included; word was chosen for its rhythm.

American Songwriter has published a list highlighting three rock songs from 1985 that the outlet argues have retained their appeal despite the decades since their release. The piece looks back at chart-topping hits from Mr. Mister, Starship and Phil Collins, noting their commercial success and enduring popularity as…

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AI-run ‘utopias,’ Moss in 2D and other new indie games worth checking out

  • Engadget rounds up new indie games worth trying this week
  • Denshattack! offers train-based skateboard-style tricks in dystopian Japan
  • Moss VR games reimagined as a single 2D adventure

Engadget's latest indie games roundup highlights several new releases across PC and consoles, spotlighting titles ranging from a stylish futuristic train-skating game to a reimagined virtual reality classic now playable in 2D. The roundup matters for players seeking fresh indie titles outside major AAA releases, offering a mix…

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The 1974 album Axl Rose called the greatest in the history of rock: “I think it’s up there”

  • Axl Rose praised Queen II as an outstanding rock recording.
  • The album was released in 1974.
  • He compared it with Pink Floyd’s The Wall.

Axl Rose has singled out Queen’s 1974 album *Queen II* as one of rock music’s greatest records, chiefly praising its recording quality. His assessment matters because it highlights the album’s lasting influence despite its comparatively limited commercial impact in the United States. Rose said *Queen II* was not…

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Nolan completes filming The Odyssey, plans three-year hiatus

  • Nolan wraps filming on The Odyssey after gruelling, effects-light shoot
  • Cyclops scene filmed with live bees, no digital effects
  • Nolan plans three-year break before his next directing project

Christopher Nolan has completed filming on his adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey, wrapping a demanding production in which the director relied heavily on practical, in-camera techniques rather than digital effects. Actor Himesh Patel described shooting the Cyclops sequence surrounded by live bees, illustrating Nolan's preference for grounding key…

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The 1960s movie that changed everything for Tom Hanks: “It really altered my life”

  • ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ reshaped Tom Hanks’s artistic outlook.
  • He saw it as a teenager in 1968.
  • Its visual, ambiguous style broadened his idea of cinema.

Tom Hanks has said that seeing Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 film ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ as a teenager profoundly changed his view of cinema. The film showed him that movies could be more than straightforward entertainment, broadening his artistic ambitions and appreciation of what the medium could achieve. Before…

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OpenAI will start notifying parents if their teen has been kicked off of ChatGPT

  • OpenAI will alert parents if a teen's ChatGPT account is banned for violence
  • Follows criticism over its handling of a 2025 Canadian shooting suspect's account
  • Also adds parental Study Mode toggle and more break reminders for teens

OpenAI is expanding its ChatGPT parental controls so that parents or guardians with a linked teen account will now be notified if their child's account is suspended for violating policies on violence, including violent threats or acts. This builds on controls introduced last year that let parents set…

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‘Severance’ Star Officially Returns to Streaming With New Crime Thriller This Month

  • Adam Scott stars in Netflix thriller *The Whisper Man*, out 28 August.
  • Produced by Anthony and Joe Russo ahead of *Avengers: Doomsday*.
  • Co-stars Robert De Niro; based on Alex North's 2019 novel.

Adam Scott, best known for *Severance*, is returning to Netflix in *The Whisper Man*, a serial killer thriller in which his character searches for his missing son. Executive-produced by Anthony and Joe Russo, the film arrives ahead of their much-anticipated *Avengers: Doomsday*, and marks one of Netflix's more…

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5 puzzle games that are secretly the best co-op games

  • Polygon lists puzzle games that double as great two-player experiences
  • Titles include Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Obra Dinn, What's the Password?
  • Games work because players contribute different logic skills together

Polygon has published a list recommending puzzle games that work particularly well as informal two-player experiences, aimed at couples or friends whose gaming tastes otherwise differ. The writer argues that logic-heavy puzzle titles, despite lacking any built-in multiplayer mode, let two people combine complementary reasoning skills (such as…

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The Paramount-WBD merger: bad news for Hollywood, great news for Tennessee? | Dave Schilling

  • Paramount-WBD merger targets September completion despite widespread opposition
  • Estimated 6,000 job losses feared, mostly in Los Angeles county
  • States, EU and Writers Guild challenge deal; Tennessee courts Paramount to relocate

A merger between Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery is progressing towards a targeted September completion, prompting concern that further consolidation in the film and television industry will cost thousands of jobs and reduce competition. The deal follows a string of recent studio mergers and has drawn legal challenges…

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