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Alexander Skarsgård Did the Best Possible Promo for Pillion

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Pillion, which received the Best Screenplay award at Cannes in the Un Certain Regard section, centers on Colin, portrayed by Harry Potter’s Harry Melling, and his developing relationship with Ray (Skarsgård). Ray is the head of a motorcycle club and expects complete obedience from those around him. In the trailer, someone questions Colin about Ray, to which he responds, “I have a talent for being devoted.” Skarsgård partially made the film to offer a more accurate portrayal of the gay leather community, countering how it’s been shown in the past. He explained, “I often saw it depicted through Cruising, which presented it as a dangerous and frightening part of New York City. It suggested leather gays were scary. I’m not like Ray, but I have some personal experience with that world, and I know that’s not an accurate representation.” Absolutely, Skarsgård! We’re eager to hear more, and this film has the potential to be very successful.

Harry Potter Looms Large for Ronan Day-Lewis

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First movie you saw in theaters?
I distinctly remember seeing Finding Nemo for the first time, though I probably saw another movie before that-it might have been The Incredibles. I watched Finding Nemo again not long ago, and it really holds up-it’s a fantastic film.

This D&D-Inspired Game Smartly Makes Every Action Just An Action (And A Card!)

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Another one is coming out this year: Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked, which is a bit of a long title for a really enjoyable four-player cooperative game. While Baldur’s Gate 3 is perfect for players who enjoy the detailed rules and complexity of D&D Fifth Edition, Battlemarked is a better fit for those looking for something easier to pick up-it’s a great game to play with children who aren’t ready for something like Baldur’s Gate 3, or for adults who don’t have hours to dedicate to a hobby like traditional D&D.

Sneak King May Never Return Because The Burger King Mascot Was Too Creepy

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So, I was reading an interview with Burger King’s marketing chief, Joel Yashinsky, over on IGN, and apparently, they had to ditch the Creepy King. He explained that other places like McDonald’s were killing it with mascots that families loved, and to stay profitable, BK needed to go in that direction. Basically, the Creepy King just wasn’t bringing in enough business, so he had to go.

The Morning Show’s Showrunner Explains Why That Surprise Return Happened In Season 4

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Each streaming platform boasts popular shows, and The Morning Show is easily one of the best on Apple TV+. Viewers with an Apple TV+ subscription are currently enjoying Season 4, which has been quite eventful. Dedicated fans were surprised to see Bel Powley reprise her role as Claire Conway in the third episode, “Tipping Point.” Now, the show’s creator has revealed the reasoning behind this return and how it fits into the current season’s narrative.

Oi, Mista! It’s Time for More Peaky Blinders

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It sounds like the usual chaos with the Shelby family – issues with money, violence, and constant conflict. Will they ever find peace? Perhaps enjoy a quiet ten years listening to music and relaxing at the pub? The 1970s are a possibility, but don’t hold your breath for calm anytime before then.

The Real Stakes Behind a Synthetic Star

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At a panel in Zurich last weekend, Van der Velden increased the excitement around Tilly by stating that there was industry interest in her, and that Particle6 planned to announce which agency would be representing her in the coming months. This claim felt like typical startup exaggeration and should have been viewed with skepticism. However, when Deadline called it a “revelation” and reported the supposed interest as fact without checking, the headline (“Talent Agents Circle AI Actress Tilly Norwood”) quickly spread and became a major news story. By Monday, other industry publications picked up the story, and it grew rapidly by Tuesday. Variety even asked Emily Blunt about Norwood during a podcast; when shown a picture of the avatar, she reacted negatively: “Come on, agencies, don’t do that. Please stop taking away our human connection.” Whoopi Goldberg, Melissa Barrera, and others expressed similar disapproval, and SAG-AFTRA issued a statement condemning the idea of agencies signing a synthetic performer.