Over the years, there have been many TV shows based on Greek mythology. The latest is Percy Jackson & the Olympians on Disney+, which is adapted from the popular young adult books by Rick Riordan. This series does a much better job of capturing the excitement, adventure, and myths from the books than previous movie versions.
John Lithgow is a prominent actor in HBO’s new Harry Potter series, taking on the role of Albus Dumbledore previously played by Richard Harris and Michael Gambon. However, his involvement, along with other actors, has faced criticism due to J.K. Rowling’s controversial views and actions regarding transgender people. Lithgow recently spoke about this backlash, explaining that a friend – the mother of a transgender child – alerted him to an open letter asking him to withdraw from the show. He described this as a warning sign, but firmly stated he had no intention of leaving the role.
Eighteen minutes in and not a single award has been given out.
So far, only half of the actors and their roles in the movie have been revealed, sparking a lot of discussion. One popular rumor is that Lupita Nyong’o, known for her role in 12 Years a Slave, will play Helen of Troy – a legendary figure said to be the daughter of Zeus and the most beautiful woman in the world – in a reimagined story. However, this casting choice has drawn criticism online. Comedian Chrissie Mayr expressed strong disapproval on X (formerly Twitter), stating that Christopher Nolan previously altered The Odyssey and that casting Nyong’o as Helen of Troy is disrespectful to the original story.
As the digital coin tumbled in step with a global risk-off mood, analysts offered sharply different readings of the fall and its consequences for mere mortals with wallets.
A recent Saturday Night Live sketch satirized Tom Homan, the former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, following nationwide protests against border separation policies. In the sketch, Pete Davidson impersonated Homan, playfully acknowledging the contrast between his public image and his actual actions. Davidson, as Homan, joked about being known for controversial practices like separating families and allegedly accepting a bribe, and expressed disbelief that he was now being portrayed as the voice of reason. The sketch highlighted the absurdity of the situation, repeatedly emphasizing how unexpected this portrayal is.
Many people on the left have fantasized about their conservative family members finally acknowledging the issues they’ve been raising for years. On Saturday Night Live, Ashley Padilla portrayed a mother who’s starting to question whether Donald Trump was a good president. But, like someone recovering from addiction, the underlying issues remain. This mom still needs … Read more
A new approach to training complex AI models overcomes the challenges of vanishing and exploding gradients by propagating updates through textual representations.
Thanks to the release of Season 9’s “Superfan episodes,” The Office is currently the most-streamed show on Peacock in the US. According to data from FlixPatrol, it’s now at the top, surpassing The Traitors, which had held the No. 1 spot on the platform all year. These episodes aren’t available for streaming outside of the United States at this time.
This single-player first-person shooter puts you in a new, futuristic world as an experienced SWAT officer who unexpectedly gets caught up in strange experiments. It’s built using the Half-Life engine, but features completely original content – all the maps, characters, enemies, and weapons are new. The gameplay has been updated and improved, blending classic shooting with modern tactical elements.
