‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ feels like ’12 Monkeys’ meets ‘Shaun of the Dead’ and a whole lot of AI dread (review)

Sam Rockwell rocks as a mad time traveler saving the world from a rogue AI in Gore Verbinski’s new film “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die.”

Ken Watanabe didn’t think a kabuki movie would work
Ken Watanabe didn’t think a kabuki movie would work

A three-hour-long period drama about kabuki, a centuries-old form of Japanese theater, doesn’t exactly sound like box office gold. But that’s exactly what happened with Kokuho. Director Lee Sang-il’s adaptation of the Shuichi Yoshida novel of the same name was a surprise hit last year, becoming Japan’s top-grossing live-action film domestically. But star Ken Watanabe […]

Audible syncs ebook reading and audiobook listening to keep you focused
Audible syncs ebook reading and audiobook listening to keep you focused

On Wednesday, Audible launched a new “immersion reading” feature that could help readers concentrate on their audiobooks by allowing them to read along with the ebook version. While listening to an audiobook in the Audible app, users can tap the “Read & Listen” button above their book’s cover art to see the text version of […]

‘We are always going to have The Walsh Sisters’: how BBC iPlayer’s emotional new Marian Keyes adaptation turned its cast into a real family

The Walsh Sisters hits BBC One and BBC iPlayer on February 21 — and this Marian Keyes adaptation has deeper roots than meets the eye.

Netflix storms into the MMA arena with Rousey vs Carano showdown

Netflix has announced its first live MMA event, headlined by Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, as the streaming giant expands further into live sports.
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‘We will not stand by and watch’: Netflix, Disney, and Warner Bros. threaten legal action over Seedance 2.0 videos starring Marvel, DC, and Stranger Things characters

Furious Hollywood studios have criticized the use of their movies, shows, and characters in ByteDance’s AI video generator.

You may stop seeing comments on YouTube if you use an ad blocker

YouTube users with ad blockers report missing comments and descriptions, sparking speculation that Google may be limiting features as part of its anti-ad-block strategy.
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Piggyback’s fantastic Metroid Prime art book is nearly 30 percent off
Piggyback’s fantastic Metroid Prime art book is nearly 30 percent off

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond launched on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in December, but if you’re itching for some more lore, Metroid Prime 1–3: A Visual Retrospective is a nice way to dig in, especially now that it’s on sale. Normally $49.99, you can currently buy the hardcover version for $36.59 (about $13 off) […]

‘Predator: Badlands’ director Dan Trachtenberg talks hidden Easter eggs, deleted scenes, and if he’s sticking around for more sequels (interview)

As Predator: Badlands decloaks on streaming and physical media, we’ve sat down for a quick spoiler-filled chat with its director.