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Pierce Brosnan’s $100 Million Fantasy Epic Quietly Takes Over Netflix

  • 2010's Percy Jackson film has hit Netflix's US top 10.
  • Pierce Brosnan plays the centaur Chiron in the fantasy adaptation.
  • The film grossed $220 million against a $95 million budget.

The 2010 film Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, which features Pierce Brosnan as the centaur Chiron, has re-entered the spotlight after being added to Netflix in the United States, where it climbed into the streaming service's top 10 this week. The renewed attention comes at…

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“I can’t do this on my own and I need help.” Shinedown’s Eric Bass steps away from tour to deal with mental health crisis

  • Shinedown's Eric Bass exits North American tour over mental health crisis.
  • He is undergoing electrical stimulation treatment for depression.
  • Josh Sturm and Zack Mack will cover bass until his return.

Shinedown bassist Eric Bass has withdrawn from the band's North American tour, which begins this weekend, in order to recover from what he described as a "serious mental health crash." The 51-year-old musician posted a video on social media telling fans he was stepping away from live performing…

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How to watch England vs Norway, live stream the World Cup for free

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This GamesRadar+ article is a viewing guide explaining how football fans can watch the England versus Norway match at the Women's World Cup, including options to live stream the game for free. It is intended to help readers find legitimate broadcasters in their region and, where possible, access…

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Famously buggy Assassin’s Creed Unity “is one of the most underestimated games in the series,” says lead who admits its “launch was a huge challenge”

  • Ubisoft lead calls Assassin's Creed Unity one of the series' most underestimated games.
  • The developer concedes the game's 2014 launch was a major challenge.
  • Unity has been reassessed more positively since its bug-ridden release.

Ubisoft has offered a fresh defence of Assassin's Creed Unity, with a game lead describing the 2014 title as "one of the most underestimated games in the series" while acknowledging that its "launch was a huge challenge." The comments revisit one of the franchise's most notorious releases, which…

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World Cup Viewership Propels Telemundo and Peacock, Smashing TV Ratings Records

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  • Spanish-language World Cup broadcasts set historic U.S. viewership records, with Mexico vs. England drawing 23.2 million viewers
  • Expanded 48-team format produced 104 matches distributed across Telemundo, Peacock, and Universo with full streaming availability
  • Record-breaking audiences generated the largest Spanish-language media sponsorship agreements in history

Telemundo’s World Cup coverage over the past four weeks has set numerous viewership records for NBCUniversal’s Spanish-language network. But two days in particular stand out to Miguel Lorenzo, senior VP of sports content and production for NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. The July 5 match that saw Mexico knocked out…

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England too good for India as Buttler hits 131

  • England beat India by 56 runs to win the T20 series 4-0.
  • Buttler hit a career-best 131; Brook made 95 not out.
  • Their 233 stand set an England T20 record.

England completed a commanding 4-0 series victory over India in the fifth and final Twenty20 international at Southampton, winning by 56 runs to climb to the top of the world rankings. The result marks a significant turnaround for English cricket after a 2-1 Test series defeat by New…

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‘Bloated’ civil service has most staff ever… even after SNP vowed cuts

  • Scotland's civil service reportedly at record staffing levels.
  • Growth comes despite SNP pledges to cut numbers.
  • Full article detail was not available to summarise.

According to this Daily Mail report, Scotland's civil service has reached its highest ever staffing level, despite the SNP having pledged to reduce its size. The story is framed around criticism that the workforce has become "bloated", raising questions about the government's ability or willingness to deliver promised…

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