Why Sydney Sweeney’s Christy Flopped As Hard As It Did

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Black Bear, the production company behind films like The Imitation Game and Nyad, announced that it would distribute its new film, Christy. They planned a wide release on November 7th, with the film playing in over 2,000 theaters across the U.S. and Canada, hoping to capitalize on the start of awards season. However, Christy had a surprisingly poor opening weekend, earning just $1.3 million. This puts it among the worst-performing films ever to open on so many screens. The R-rated drama explores themes of redemption and the psychological impact of domestic violence, with Ben Foster playing the complex role of the husband and attempted murderer.

Nintendo reveals early images of The Legend of Zelda film adaptation, giving fans plenty of details to speculate on

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Nintendo recently released new photos from the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie on social media. The images feature close-ups of the two lead actors: Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link. One photo shows both actors standing in front of a large, green landscape with rolling hills. Interestingly, Link is wearing the traditional green tunic, a departure from the light blue outfit seen in Breath of the Wild, potentially offering a clue about the movie’s storyline. However, the expansive view of what appears to be Hyrule does bear a resemblance to the open-world style of Breath of the Wild.

Japan’s Crypto Revolution: Tax Cut & Insider Crackdown 💥

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The Financial Services Agency (FSA)-that majestic guardian of Japan’s economic sanity-is at it again. Their latest plot? Reclassify 105 digital assets, from the legendary bitcoin to a smattering of other tokens, as “financial products”-which sounds fancy but is basically giving crypto the corporate nod. Imagine your digital coins getting dressed in a suit and tie, subjected to the same strict rules as stocks. Fun, right? According to insiders who are probably just the coffee makers in the agency’s back office, this move would drag crypto into the realm of “traditional investments,” as if crypto ever wanted that! 😆

People are getting AI chatbots “pregnant” and raising virtual children

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A recent study in Computers in Human Behavior: Artificial Humans examined how people interact with Replika, an AI chatbot. Researchers followed 29 users, ranging in age from 16 to 72, and discovered that many developed romantic feelings for the AI, treating it like a real partner. Some participants described being in long-term relationships with their chatbots, and a few even reported “marrying” them or pretending to be expecting a child through role-playing.

You can soon buy used Ford cars & trucks on Amazon

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This is Ford’s first significant step into Amazon’s expanding online car store, which started welcoming car manufacturers two years ago. While Amazon’s deal with Hyundai focuses on brand new vehicles, Ford will be selling certified pre-owned cars – vehicles that have been thoroughly inspected, restored, and come with a warranty.