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Shay Rudolph joins Off Campus as Summer Di Laurentis
Amazon Prime Video has cast Shay Rudolph as Summer Di Laurentis in the second season of college drama “Off Campus”. Summer is the sister of Dean Di Laurentis, whose relationship with Allie Hayes is set to be the season’s central romance, adding a family connection to the main storyline. Based on Elle Kennedy’s bestselling books,…
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Nvidia’s new $500B plan is risky but brilliant, especially for aging GPUs
Nvidia has outlined a plan under which major financial firms could commit up to $500 billion to AI data centres, while Nvidia guarantees part of the future value of GPUs used as loan collateral. The proposal matters because it could unlock new funding for AI infrastructure and create a stronger resale market for older Nvidia…
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Mattel Game Studios Launches to Expand Self-Published Games Biz Across Hot Wheels, UNO and More IP (EXCLUSIVE)
Mattel has launched Mattel Game Studios, a new division intended to develop, publish and run games based on its own brands, including Hot Wheels, UNO and Masters of the Universe. The move matters because it expands Mattel’s direct involvement in video games, allowing it to rely less solely on licensing its intellectual property to external…
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From Snooki to Spielberg: How New Jersey Reinvented Itself Into Hollywood’s Hottest Production Hub
New Jersey has become an increasingly important US film-production centre, attracting directors including Peter Farrelly, Steven Spielberg and James Mangold with tax incentives, varied locations and proximity to the north-east. Its rise matters because domestic production is falling overall, yet the state is recording substantial growth and reshaping a long-standing pop-culture image associated with reality…
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Australian Medical Drama ‘The F Ward’ Sells to 100 Markets for Paramount
Paramount has sold Australian medical drama The F Ward to broadcasters and streaming services in 100 international markets, extending the show’s reach well beyond its July premiere on Stan. The sales underline continued global demand for medical dramas and give a prominent international platform to an Australian series centred on struggling junior doctors. The six-part…
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Wolverine on the PS5 made me care about Marvel’s mutant for the first time
The Verge’s preview of Insomniac Games’ Marvel’s Wolverine says the PS5 game combines graphically violent claw-based combat with a more emotionally vulnerable portrayal of Logan. The writer, previously unfamiliar with the character, found that contrast made Wolverine compelling: he is formidable in battle but presented as isolated, regretful and wary of hurting people close to…
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Insomniac Says There’s Plenty in Marvel’s Wolverine to Keep People Playing After the Credits Roll, Including New Game Plus Day-One
Insomniac has confirmed the various features in Marvel’s Wolverine designed to keep people playing after the credits roll.
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Do I really need air conditioning in the UK? The best portable aircon tested – plus the pros, cons and alternatives
The article examines whether portable air conditioning is worthwhile in UK homes as hotter summers and repeated heatwaves make bedrooms, particularly loft rooms, harder to sleep in. It argues that a portable unit can make one room more comfortable, but urges buyers to weigh cooling benefits against cost, noise, electricity use and environmental impact. -…
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Four Canadian hockey stars remain suspended after sexual assault acquittal
Four Canadian ice hockey players acquitted of sexual assault have nevertheless been kept suspended from Hockey Canada programmes after an independent appeals board found they breached its code of conduct. The decision matters because it separates criminal acquittal from sporting disciplinary standards and keeps the case central to Canada’s wider debate over safety and culture…
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NetEase upgrades Storm’s Marvel Rivals skin after player backlash
NetEase upgraded Storm’s Sacred Skies summer outfit in Marvel Rivals from Epic to Legendary after players criticised its lower tier compared with the newly released beach-themed skins for Magik and Scarlet Witch. The reversal matters because fans saw the original classification as further evidence that Storm receives less premium content than other female characters. The…