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“The Rolling Stones and The Beatles paid for theirs. I see no reason why you shouldn’t pay for yours”: When Keith Emerson tried to blag a £55,000 synth for free
Keith Emerson, keyboardist of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, once tried to persuade the Moog synthesiser company to give him one of its instruments for free, offering to promote and endorse it in return, as he formed the band and prepared to record their debut album in 1970. The story, recounted by Emerson himself in a…
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Final Fantasy VII Revelation Panel Announced For New York Comic Con
Square Enix has announced a special panel for Final Fantasy VII Revelation at New York Comic Con on 8th October 2026, as part of a build-up of promotional events ahead of the game’s release on Switch 2 next spring. The panel will mark the first time the game’s full main English voice cast appears on…
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HBO Max’s 5-Part Crime Docuseries Is Even Wilder Than ‘Tiger King’ Once You Know the Real Story
HBO Max’s five-part documentary series *Monsters of God*, which premiered on 6 August 2026, explores the murky world of illegal reptile trafficking, following smugglers, collectors and federal agents involved in a multibillion-dollar black market for creatures such as king cobras, bush vipers and Komodo dragons. The series comes from Eric Goode, the director behind *Tiger…
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Neon Sets Early Premium-Format Release for Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ (Exclusive)
Neon has announced an early premium-format release for Na Hong-jin’s monster epic Hope, giving the acclaimed Korean director’s latest film a high-profile theatrical push in the United States. Large-format screenings will run on 7 September at 175 premium cinemas across cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and Dallas, two days ahead of…
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Why Every Targaryen Seems To Have the Same Name in House of the Dragon
The article explores a well-known quirk of Game of Thrones lore: why so many members of House Targaryen share the name Aegon. Writer Julio Bardini notes that the pattern, seen in both House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, stems from the family’s reverence for Aegon the Conqueror, the founder of…
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Forget ‘The Odyssey,’ Anne Hathaway’s Unforgettable Thriller Is Officially Streaming on HBO Max
Anne Hathaway’s acclaimed psychological thriller “Mother Mary” has begun streaming on HBO Max, giving wider audiences a chance to see a performance that critics regard as among her best of the year, despite the film’s low profile after a quiet April cinema release. Directed by David Lowery, known for genre-hopping works such as “The Green…
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The 1970 song Melanie wrote about her experience at Woodstock: “I had no clue!”
A flame that lit a spark. The post The 1970 song Melanie wrote about her experience at Woodstock: “I had no clue!” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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What happened to Harry and Meghan’s American dream?
Harry and Meghan’s much-publicised move to California in 2020, framed as a bid for privacy, freedom and financial independence away from royal duties, has ended with the couple returning to the UK after a Hollywood run that ultimately fizzled out. Despite initial star power that secured lucrative deals with major entertainment companies, their ventures failed…
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The classic 1960s movie most at risk of losing its masterpiece status, according to science
An endangered species. The post The classic 1960s movie most at risk of losing its masterpiece status, according to science first appeared on Far Out Magazine.