A new image from Empire magazine reveals Barry Keoghan at the front of the group, a surprising sight for viewers of the show, as Cillian Murphy’s character, Tommy Shelby, typically leads the way.
In gratitude, CZ penned a love note of sorts, praising “America’s commitment to fairness, innovation, and justice”-though, with the charm of a cat observing a thunderstorm. Trump, in a rare moment of clarity or perhaps just misdirection, later claimed he “didn’t know” who Zhao was-classic Trump-adding that CZ was a “victim of weaponization.” Makes you wonder if CZ’s influence is a superpower or just good PR in a digital era of chaos.
I was reading Variety and Matt Booty, who heads up Xbox Game Studios, let slip that they’ve got a ton of games planned to release in 2026. It sounds like we’re in for a big year!
According to Matt Booty, for a period between late April and late June, six of the ten most popular games on PlayStation were actually Xbox titles. He sees this as proof that their development teams are doing great work, and more importantly, it means more players are discovering and enjoying their games and worlds.
Bitcoin (BTC), that old reliable, hit a high of $93,438-only to sneak back down to its current perch. It’s up almost 3% in the last 24 hours, hanging around $92,668 like a cat on a windowsill. Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP), the reliable sidekicks, are also smiling in green, and overall market cap got a cozy boost of nearly 2%. Cheers to that! 🍻
First up is Hogwarts Legacy, a popular open-world action role-playing game released in 2023. Set in the beloved Harry Potter world, it lets players experience life as a wizard.
New research reveals a stark disconnect between the AI safety and AI ethics communities, hindering progress toward responsible artificial intelligence.
Film noir movies are famous for their dramatic visuals. Often filmed in black and white with strong, dark shadows inspired by German Expressionism, these films usually feature detectives who aren’t clearly good or bad. These detectives commonly face betrayal from loved ones or their employers, making their investigations incredibly difficult to solve.
A report in Page Six says Tom Cruise’s ambitious plan to film a movie in space has been scrapped. Apparently, the project fell apart because Cruise wouldn’t discuss a request from President Trump that was necessary for it to move forward.
Bringing Dr. Seuss’s whimsical world to life on screen presented huge creative hurdles. The filmmakers embraced these challenges, using incredibly detailed costumes, sets, and a unique blend of innocent and slightly strange humor. While computer-generated effects were becoming more common, this film relied heavily on practical effects – especially Jim Carrey’s remarkable Grinch costume, created by special effects master Rick Baker, which was both adorable and a little creepy, allowing for maximum facial expression. The production wasn’t easy. They had to satisfy Dr. Seuss’s widow, who was dedicated to protecting her husband’s legacy, and overcome massive technical difficulties with makeup and prosthetics. Plus, the large cast was hampered by bulky, single-use foam costumes that made even simple tasks, like moving around or using the restroom, difficult.