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The Year’s Best New Streaming Christmas Rom-Coms, From ‘A Merry Little Ex-Mas’ to ‘Champagne Problems’
At Variety, we’re serious about the business of entertainment — and equally serious about our holiday rom-com viewing. We’ve diligently studied each of this year’s offerings from the major streamers, and this crop really has it all: mystery Santas, precocious kids, grand
How the ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ Remake Mixes an ‘Elf’-Inspired Romance With a Blood-Soaked Santa Story
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains minor spoilers from “Silent Night, Deadly Night,” now in theaters. The 1984 slasher “Silent Night, Deadly Night” was an above-average movie, which grew in infamy due to advertising that depicted a bloodied, axe-wielding Santa. Nationwide
North Korean leader Kim hails troops returning from Russia mission, state media says
SEOUL, Dec 13 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a welcoming ceremony for an army engineering unit that had returned home after carrying out duties in Russia, the North's KCNA news agency reported on Saturday.
Everything We Know About Divinity, Larian’s Most Ambitious RPG Yet
Larian's next RPG threatens to be its biggest yet The post Everything We Know About Divinity, Larian’s Most Ambitious RPG Yet appeared first on Kotaku .
Jim Carrey Offered to Return $20 Million ‘Grinch’ Payday and Quit the Movie Amid ‘Panic Attacks’ Over Makeup; A Man ‘Who Trained the Military on Enduring Torture’ Was Hired to Help
Jim Carrey recently joined Vulture for an oral history to mark the 25th anniversary of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” Ron Howard’s 2000 film adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s 1957 children’s book. The movie was a giant box office hit, earning $346 million worldwide and becoming the
As states sue Roblox, kids online safety advocate calls on more lawmakers to act
ATLANTA — Roblox, the blockbuster gaming and social platform with more than 110 million daily users, is facing mounting legal challenges across the United States that accuse it of not protecting kids from predators. At least four states have sued the platform. Nearly 40 million
De Moraes and wife exit Magnitsky Act list
Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre De Moraes and his wife -lawyer Viviane Barci de Moraes- have been removed from the list of individuals sanctioned under the Magnitsky Act, it was announced in Washington on Friday. In addition, the Lex Institute, linked to
US TikTok investors in limbo as deal set to be delayed again
A deal to sell TikTok has remained elusive, despite earlier claims that a deal was done.
‘Paranormal Activity’ Relaunch Lands Rising Horror Filmmaker Ian Tuason (Exclusive)
Horror powerhouse Blumhouse-Atomic Monster is producing what will be the eighth installment in the movie series.
Netflix Teams with Roy Lee, Zach Cregger to Tackle Brian Michael Bendis Graphic Novel ‘Torso’ (Exclusive)
Alex Hedlund and Nick Antosca's Eat the Cat is also on board for the period serial killer story that has intrigued Hollywood for over twenty years.
House GOP unveils health care bill without ObamaCare subsidies extension
House Republicans on Friday unveiled a health care bill they will bring to a vote next week that includes items that are broadly popular in the party, like cost sharing reductions and reforms to the pharmacy benefit manager industry, but will exclude extension of expiring
Park gift shops directed to review merch for DEI
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Park gift shops directed to review merch for DEI The Trump administration’s efforts to purge diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) from the federal government is hitting gift shops at national parks. © AP
The Small Stuff: How to Lead a More Gratifying Life by Ian...
The Small Stuff: How to Lead a More Gratifying Life by Ian Bogost. “How modern conveniences not only fail to deliver on their promises but also rob us of small, satisfying tasks and moments that keep us grounded and human.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
All missile expansion locations in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Our Metroid Prime 4 missile expansions location guide shows you where to find every expansion and what you'll need to get them
IndiGo chaos unmasks fragility of India’s aviation market
The flight disruptions laid bare weaknesses that threaten the sector’s growth, and the vulnerability of passengers.
Commentary: Why North Korea is modernising its conventional arsenal
Russia’s war economy is fuelling Pyongyang’s most ambitious military upgrade in decades, says an academic.
Hassett Fed chair odds fall, Warsh chances surge on Kalshi after Trump comments
Warsh's odds jumped to as high as 40% after Trump told the Wall Street Journal that Warsh has risen to the top of his list to be the next chair of the Fed.
TIME’s “Person of the Year” Swaps Construction Workers for Tech Billionaires
Nothing says "person of the year" like replacing Depression-era workers with the billionaires making our skills obsolete.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension: The Kotaku Review
The RPG’s expansion is hefty, but strap in for a grind The post Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension: The Kotaku Review appeared first on Kotaku .
Lorwyn Eclipse set previews include major hints about Magic: The Gathering characters
A new series of short stories set in Lorwyn-Shadowmoor hint at exactly which characters might get cards in the new set
High prices sap holiday cheer as many Americans cut back on purchases: survey
A new AP-NORC poll finds this holiday season is financially stressful for a broad swath of US consumers.
How does lake ice do this? Incredible! (Mirror Lake, New Hampshire)...
How does lake ice do this? Incredible! (Mirror Lake, New Hampshire) 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Joint Saudi-Emirate delegation in Aden for talks after STC takeover
Dec 12 (Reuters) - A joint Saudi-Emirati military delegation arrived in Aden to discuss measures aimed at defusing tensions in southern Yemen days after the country’s main southern separatist group claimed broad control across the south, a government source told Reuters
Two baby products sold on Amazon recalled over 'risk of serious injury or death'
Two products designed for infants are being recalled over their potential to cause serious harm, and even death, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Russia-US détente can revolutionize global economic architecture
I have explained in a separate analysis that joint strategic resource investments after the end of the Ukrainian Conflict, particularly in energy and critical minerals, can assist the US in economically competing with China. This vision aligns with the focus of the new National
‘Avatar’ Screenwriters on Processing Personal Grief Through ‘Fire and Ash’: ‘You’ve Had a Good Cry. People Need That’
The day after the world premiere of “Avatar: Fire and Ash” in Los Angeles, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver — who wrote the third film in the multibillion-dollar movie series with director James Cameron — are huddled in a hotel restaurant, nursing large cups of chicken broth. “I’m
The new voice of Lara Croft is a veteran of Cyberpunk 2077, Lies of P, Dragon Age, Assassin's Creed, and a whole bunch more
Alix Wilton Regan adds Tomb Raider to her long list of credits.
Ancient lake reappears in Death Valley after record-breaking rains
Repeated fall storms led to the temporary lake, known as Lake Manly, appearing in basin 282ft beneath sea level After record-breaking rains, an ancient lake in Death Valley national park that had vanished has returned to view. The temporary lake, known informally as Lake Manly,
“Eating the right foods in the proper quantities, 16th-century Britons believed, balanced...
“Eating the right foods in the proper quantities, 16th-century Britons believed, balanced mind and soul. So in Shakespeare’s plays, roasts, ales, and pies are not props, but clues to characters’ souls, moods, and motivations .” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Cannabis stocks spike on reports Trump plans to ease federal pot restrictions
The rally marked one of the biggest single-day moves for cannabis stocks in years, snapping a prolonged slump.
Palmyra Cover “Auld Lang Syne”
The centuries-old New Year’s Eve standard “Auld Lang Syne” rarely fails to send me into a sentimental tailspin, and a new recording of the song by Virginia indie folk-rockers Palmyra — who released an impressive debut album this year — certainly does the trick. Each of the
Carville: Crockett broke 'first rule of politics' with Senate campaign launch
Democratic strategist James Carville mapped out on Thursday what he sees are possible problems with Rep. Jasmine Crockett's (D-Texas) announcement to run for Senate, saying she broke the "first rule of politics." "First of all, she seems like she's well-educated," Carville told
Hari Nef, Louisa Jacobson and Oliver Edwin Starring in Psychological Drama ‘Situation #64’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Hari Nef is starring alongside Louisa Jacobson and Oliver Edwin in “Situation #64.” The high-concept, psychological drama is Edwin’s directorial debut from his original script. It quietly wrapped production in Skaneateles, New York, last month. The film follows Nef as a
‘Hitchcock & Herrmann’: Author Steven C. Smith on His Book About the Greatest Director/Composer Collaboration in Hollywood History, and Why the Two Legends Finally Fell Out
Hitchcock & Herrmann — the alliteration rolls off the tongue almost as agreeably as the collaboration between Alfred Hitchcock and Bernard Herrmann came to fruition in the 1950s and ’60s. Their relationship and work together on such films as “Vertigo,” “Psycho,” “The Man Who
Divinity: everything we know about Larian's 'most ambitious rpg yet'
Larian is returning to its own original fantasy setting with a dark, horrifying new RPG and everything it learned from Baldur's Gate 3.
Trump tells WSJ next Fed chair should consult him on interest rates
President Trump said Friday his choice for the next chair of the Federal Reserve should consult him on setting interest rates. Trump told The Wall Street Journal in an interview he was leaning toward selecting either National Economic Council head Kevin Hassett or former
Fearsome Marine Predators Prowled Ancient Rivers, Too
Mosasaur teeth discovered in North Dakota tell a surprising story The post Fearsome Marine Predators Prowled Ancient Rivers, Too appeared first on Nautilus .
Trump leaning toward Kevin Warsh or Kevin Hassett to be next Fed chief: report
Trump said he thought the next Fed chair should consult with him opn where to set interest rates.
Turkish car ferry damaged in strike at Ukrainian port
Ukraine's president has blamed Russia for the attack as Turkey called for a suspension of strikes on shipping and ports.
Emma Mackey on Working With Greta Gerwig and Paying Tribute to the Golden Age of Hollywood in ‘Ella McCay’: ‘It Was Very Cathartic and Primal’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Ella McCay,” now in theaters. From the minute she sets foot into her office as the new lieutenant governor, all eyes are on Ella McCay (Emma Mackey) in “As Good as It Gets” director James L. Brooks’ latest film. “Ella McCay”
Joan Semmel’s Paintings Are Beautifully Disturbing
The nonagenarian artist insists that women’s bodies are interesting for more than their eroticism.
Everything We Know About Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic
While this new Star Wars RPG isn't quite Knights of the Old Republic 3 , it is close enough for many fans The post Everything We Know About Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic appeared first on Kotaku .
Online gaming escaped Australia's social media ban - but critics say it's just as addictive
Parents and experts say gaming poses many of the same risks for kids as social media, and want them included.
The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly. (An expanded
This Is Why Everyone Is a DJ Now
I guess this is as good an explanation of contemporary culture as anything. Hungover from a world that told us we could be anything, we decided to be DJs. We don’t create our own music. We curate playlists, recirculating songs that will make people think we’re cool. And we do
For Sylvia Snowden, Color Is Life
The 83-year-old artist has dubbed her painterly detonations of color, which physically undulate from their surfaces, as “structural abstract expressionism.”
The Glitter and Doom of Lee Miller's Vision
From her collaborations with Man Ray to her work as a WWII photographer, the artist retained a mix of defiance, poignance, and brazen, oddball humor.
