The Odyssey review: Nolan's action thrills rival the Lord of the Rings trilogy
Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, and Tom Holland all deliver alongside jaw-dropping spectacle in the July release.
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Dear FromSoftware: Please Let Me Be A Vampire For A Weekend During The Duskbloods Closed Network Test
It's my anniversary weekend, FromSoft. I deserve this
‘The Odyssey’ Review: In Christopher Nolan’s Vast, Thrilling, Slightly Aloof Epic, Homer Is Where the Heart Is Not
More than 70 years have passed since Hollywood last attempted a straight-up adaptation of Homer’s “Odyssey,” which is an unfathomable eternity considering both its standing as a foundational epic narrative — the hero’s journey to end, and begin, all hero’s journeys — and the
Banijay and Mediawan Eye Lionsgate Studios Takeover
Lionsgate Studios, the entertainment company whose library spans the “Hunger Games” and “John Wick” franchises, has attracted acquisition interest from television giant Banijay Group and French powerhouse Mediawan Group. The Banijay interest was first reported by Reuters.
Matt Damon As Odysseus From Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey Joins Fortnite Just As Homer Always Dreamed He Would
'Don't give me consolation about death, glorious Odysseus'
‘Don’t Move’: How ‘Impractical Jokers’ Star James Murray Got His Giant Spider Horror Movie Made
Audiences are most familiar with James Murray from his 15 years as one of the stars of “Impractical Jokers,” the hit hidden-camera show where Murray and some of his oldest friends pull pranks on each other and embarrass themselves in front of unsuspecting onlookers. But Murray
Ukraine: Six dead as Russia targets Sumy and Odesa
Emergency crews battled fires and searched damaged buildings across Ukraine on Tuesday 15 July after Russian strikes on the cities of Sumy and Odesa killed six people and injured at least 20 others, according to regional authorities.
James Dreyfus, Adrian Lukis Join Tracy-Ann Oberman in Gender-Swapped Version of Noël Coward Play ‘Present Laughter’
James Dreyfus and Adrian Lukis are set to join “After Life” star Tracy-Ann Oberman in a gender-swapped version of Noël Coward play “Present Laughter” at Theatre Royal Bath. Oberman, who is reimagining the play, will star as Geri Essendine, a female version of the usual lead
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Some ships refusing US-military guided Hormuz transits after attacks, sources say
By Jonathan Saul and Renee Maltezou LONDON/ATHENS, July 15 (Reuters) - Shipping companies are avoiding using a U.S. military-guided transit scheme through the Strait of Hormuz after a wave of Iranian attacks on vessels sparked safety concerns, seven maritime security and
Lebanon, Israel conclude US-brokered talks on 'pilot zones' in Rome
BEIRUT, July 15 (Reuters) - Lebanon and Israel concluded U.S.-brokered talks in Romeon Wednesday, with a U.S. official saying they had made progress on implementing a plan that could see Israeli forces begin to withdraw from some parts of southern Lebanon within days. The two
Explainer-What is Pickaxe Mountain, the Iranian nuclear-linked site threatened by Trump?
July 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to attack a site linked to Iran's nuclear programme known as Pickaxe Mountain, a fortified facility buried deep underground near one of Tehran's main nuclear sites. "We're going to take out Pickaxe Mountain. Tell
Game Dev Explains Why Pictures Of His Sleeping Wife’s Face Became An RPG Boss Fight Monstrosity: ‘Mutual Trolling’
We're relieved to report they're a very happy couple
Sensitive measurements uncover dual superconducting states in atom-thin NbSe₂ and TaS₂
A new study reveals that two widely studied ultrathin superconducting materials are more sophisticated than they appear. Although they seem to behave like simple superconductors with a single energy gap, they actually contain two strongly interacting superconducting states that
Sustainability reports: What 10 years of corporate data reveal—and conceal
A new study finds that companies are increasingly disclosing climate data—yet coverage of value chains and social factors remains patchy. Using an AI-powered method, a team from LMU Munich and the University of Cologne analyzed 2.9 million sustainability indicators from 10
Poll finds 100% of Japanese online game developers are using AI, though mostly for 'user preference analysis' and 'user behavior prediction'
The report comes courtesy of Japan's Online Game Association.
Logic1000 Announces New Album Confirmation! Feat. Christine And The Queens, Jam City, yunè pinku, Kučka, & More
The Australian-born, Berlin-based DJ and producer Samantha Poulter has been making music under the name Logic1000 for years. She has remixed people like Dua Lipa and Caribou, and she released her debut album Mother in 2024 and a celebrated installment in the DJ-Kicks mix series
Daniel Radcliffe, Young Mazino and Peter Dinklage Join Netflix’s Animated Film ‘Steps’
Netflix’s animated feature, “Steps” has found its prince. Daniel Radcliffe will voice the royal role in Netflix’s upcoming animated feature, “Steps.“ Also joining the cast are Young Mazino as Gef, “The Heartthrob,” and Peter Dinklage as Roderick, “The Muscle.” Directed by Alyce
One Piece TCG Scalpers Cause Shortage Of Popular Anime Magazine For The Silliest Reason
One Piece TCG resellers in Japan are flaunting truckloads of Weekly Shonen Jump 's latest issue, causing issue 33 to sell out in bookstores across the country
Trump Intel Pick Ties Himself in Knots to Avoid Saying Who Won in 2020
Six years later, Donald Trump’s 2020 presidential election conspiracy is still going strong. During his confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee Wednesday, Trump’s pick to run National Intelligence—Jay Clayton—refused to plainly acknowledge who won the 2020
Daylight saving time is a step closer to becoming permanent in the US
The US is getting closer to observing daylight saving time year-round. On Tuesday, the House advanced the Sunshine Protection Act on a 308 to 117 vote, which would turn clocks one hour ahead permanently, as reported by CBS News. President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social in
koleżanka Announces New Album Zone 2: Hear Two Tracks
It's been three years since koleżanka graced us with Alone With The Sound The Mind Makes . This fall, the NYC-based artist born Kristina Moore will follow up that album with Zone 2 , her latest collection of songs. A note on Bandcamp explains the album title: The post
How to get coal in Palworld
Coal is a valuable resource that is needed to make refined ingots and carbon fiber. Find out where the best locations to mine coal in Palworld.
Espaillat calls for dismantlement of ICE at Hill Nation Summit
Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.), the first immigrant previously without legal status to enter Congress, on Wednesday called on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to be dismantled. "What everybody’s seen was happening across the nation, really, not just Houston,"
Cornyn challenges Blanche on fate of 'anti-weaponization fund'
The Texas Republican's vote is critical to the attorney general nominee's chances for confirmation.
Elden Ring developer's next game will be playable for first time next month
FromSoftware's mysterious multiplayer-only game will be playable for the first time next month.
Quantum currents turn a nano 'soccer ball' into a powerful molecular electromagnet
Driving an electric current through a molecule can create a magnetic field. Yet in practice, such fields are often too weak to be detected experimentally. Through theoretical modeling, researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) show how quantum
Kohlrabi greenhouse trial shows nutrients recovered from human excreta can replace mineral fertilizer
A new study by Caroline Ganglo and Stefan Karlowsky from the Leibniz Institute for Horticultural Sciences (IGZ) investigated whether human excreta-derived fertilizers are suitable for replacing mineral fertilizer in kohlrabi production and how they affect plant N uptake and
Death Threats, Doxxing and AI: How Animator Jorge Gutiérrez Killed His Own Show in 36 Hours (EXCLUSIVE)
Jorge Gutiérrez thought he was being noble. The director of “The Book of Life” had watched generative AI quietly move into every animation studio in town, and he had a bad feeling about it. “There aren’t enough artists overseeing this stuff,” he thought. So when Amazon MGM
JBL’s Flip 7 speaker is small, versatile, and 40 percent off
Sure, Bluetooth speakers are awesome to have for picturesque beach trips, camping weekends, and other outdoor adventures. But they’re just as good to have for some sprinkler time in the yard with the kiddo, or for blasting some tunes or a podcast while you make food. No matter
The Many Lives of Frederic Edwin Church
Victoria Johnson’s biography is a nuanced portrait of the artist, whose landscapes conveyed the anxieties of a nation struggling over slavery, war, and disunion.
Ekko Astral Announce Indefinite Hiatus, Farewell Shows
Things have been chaotic lately for Ekko Astral, the experimental and politically motivated Washington, DC punks who were a Stereogum Band To Watch in 2024. Earlier this year, bandleader Jael Holzman filed a peace order petition against former drummer Miri Tyler, one month
Former BioWare Devs Are Taking An Unusual Approach To Develop Their Next Game
The Concierge is a narrative podcast series that acts as an early introduction to North Mist Studios' first game
Can agri-PV save Bavaria's hop gardens? 'Solar hats' help fight climate crisis
No hops, no beer. And without rain there are no hops. Climate change, rising heat and dry farmland are hitting Bavaria’s key crop. Could solar panels seven metres up help hop farmers?
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will avoid the Switch curse
Konami has announced Nintendo players won't be left out when the Metroidvania releases later this year
Vietnam arrests publishers of book on Communist Party founder
The book, Stories With Thanh – A New Account Of Light, has been recalled by its publisher.
Asteroid with unexplained orbital shift turns out to be a 'dark comet'
Typically, astronomers identify comets by their distinct atmospheres, or comae, and their tails, which are created as the sun vaporizes a comet's ice. These features emit a glow when sunlight bounces off dust and water droplets. As gas escapes the body of the comet, it also
Dramatic video shows wildfire surround freight train in Canada
CN Rail told the BBC that operations were temporarily suspended in the affected area in the province of Ontario.
