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BMW is forcing a weird Spider-Man ad onto its dashboard displays
BMW is facing customer backlash after using dashboard displays across its vehicles to promote the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, in a cross-promotional tie-in that also markets a related concept car. A Spider-Man banner appears when drivers start their car, and tapping it triggers an animation using the vehicle’s ambient lighting and audio systems; owners…
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Marvel Rivals’ New Hero Looks Like He Walked Straight Out Of Chainsaw Man
Marvel Rivals has consistently expanded its roster ever since it went live, and for Season 9.5: The Mystery of Thebes, a sinister underworld figure is being added to the live-service game. Voiced by WWE star Damian Priest–AKA Luis Berrios–The Hood is bringing some demonic energy to Marvel Rivals and some Chainsaw Man vibes. https://youtu.be/YMweqIzyB7s Stepping into the…
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WNBA fan goes viral for half-court shot horror show that left him sprawled on the court
A basketball fan attending a WNBA game has gone viral after a spectacularly unsuccessful attempt at a half-court shot left him sprawled on the floor in front of the crowd. Fan half-court shot contests are a common in-game promotion at NBA and WNBA fixtures, typically offering cash or a car as the prize, but they…
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‘Not healthy’ LLM use is more common than you think
YouTuber and science communicator Hank Green has said he is stepping back from producing content amid criticism over his use of AI, describing his own usage as “not healthy” while insisting he used chatbots only to find research sources, not to write scripts. The Verge argues his admission points to a wider, poorly understood problem:…
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ROBERT TRUJILLO Reflects On ‘Weird’ Way He Landed Bassist Gig In METALLICA
Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo has recalled the unusual circumstances surrounding his recruitment into the band in 2003, describing how he received calls from both Ozzy Osbourne and Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich within 48 hours of each other. Speaking on Jack Osbourne and Ryan Drexler’s podcast “Trying Not To Die”, Trujillo said the overlap forced him…
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Musicians from HEALTH, Ice Nine Kills and Periphery score Crimson Moon
Indie developer ProbablyMonsters enlisted musicians from rock and metal acts HEALTH, Ice Nine Kills, and Periphery to help compose the score for Crimson Moon, its upcoming gothic action-adventure RPG. The artists worked alongside composer Chris Wilson and music manager Steve Pardo to create original music that features prominently during the game’s boss battles, reflecting a…
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Gotham Week Sets 2026 Programming Lineup (Exclusive)
The Gotham has unveiled its 2026 Gotham Week programming lineup, headlined by the annual Project Market, the United States’ oldest and largest curated marketplace for film and television creators. This matters for the independent film industry as the event has long served as a launchpad connecting emerging filmmakers with the decision-makers who can advance their…
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HEALTH, Ice Nine Kills and Periphery members to soundtrack new game ‘Crimson Moon’
American band HEALTH, alongside members of Ice Nine Kills and Periphery, have contributed original music to the soundtrack of Crimson Moon, a new gothic action-adventure RPG from indie studio ProbablyMonsters. The collaboration underscores the growing trend of established rock and metal artists lending their sound to video games, giving the title’s boss battles a distinct…
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‘Mystery Science Theater 3000: The RiffTrax Experiments’ Sets Online Release Schedule
“Mystery Science Theater 3000: The RiffTrax Experiments” has confirmed the release dates for its four new episodes, marking a fresh instalment of the long-running cult series. The revival is a collaboration between RiffTrax and Shout! Studios, with original series alumni Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett returning both on screen and behind the…
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This Beloved 4-Part Sci-Fi Epic Did the Genre Better Than Almost Anything Else
More than two decades after it first aired, the American-Australian science-fiction series Farscape continues to be held up as one of the finest examples of the space epic genre, according to a retrospective piece from entertainment site Collider. The four-season show is praised for combining a strong cast, inventive visual effects and elaborate creature puppetry…