Spider-Man: Brand New Day achieves record-breaking success, outperforming expectations with a $360m North American opening weekend and nearing $1 billion worldwide in four days, attributed to the character's enduring appeal beyond the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the film's personal, humanizing elements.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day will play in select North American IMAX theaters starting August 6th, joining Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. This follows a record-breaking $430 million box office weekend for both films and others, with The Odyssey contributing to IMAX's highest-grossing month.
Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Max and 4K Plus are on sale for their lowest prices ever at Best Buy and Target, priced at $34.99 and $24.99 respectively. The article also highlights deals on an Anker power bank, a Eufy robot vacuum, and an Xgimi projector.
Netflix is expanding accessibility by adding American Sign Language (ASL) interpretations to 73 family-friendly shows and movies. This initiative, in partnership with SignUp Media, utilizes a Google Chrome extension for the interpretations, offering a novel approach compared to other streaming services.
Filmmaker John Carpenter discusses his new graphic novel "Cathedral" and accompanying soundtrack, detailing his departure from Hollywood's studio system due to creative conflicts. He reflects on his influential career, his iconic films, and his views on modern technology and the state of American society.
Ghanaian artists like Heavy J create exaggerated hand-painted film posters, a tradition from the 70s-2000s for video clubs. This art form, once waning, is now experiencing a global resurgence in demand, driven by online marketing and galleries like Deadly Prey, which connects artists to international buyers.
Director Christopher Nolan criticizes AI-generated content as "AI slop" and notes public rejection of the technology, while asserting that his big-budget, location-shot films will endure. He draws parallels between AI risks and nuclear restraint, emphasizing responsibility.
Kelela's new album 'New Avatar' blends R&B with shoegaze and rock, marking a significant artistic reinvention. The artist discusses her evolving sound, influences from indie rock and progressive metal, and her commitment to a Black queer feminist vision.
Throuples, or three-person romantic relationships, are gaining visibility but are fraught with challenges. Personal accounts reveal intense emotional dynamics, jealousy, and power imbalances, leading to relationship breakdowns. While some cities offer protections for polyamorous individuals, legal recognition remains elusive, and societal backlash is growing.
Disney Plus is reportedly exploring the possibility of introducing a free streaming tier, according to a Business Insider report citing an internal company town hall. The move is seen as a strategy to compete with platforms like YouTube and retain viewer attention.
Netflix is exploring new strategies, including always-on streaming channels and bundles with other services, to combat falling engagement. This follows reports of viewership drops for second seasons and the company's recent diversification into content like video podcasts.
Sony's decision to end physical PlayStation game production in 2028 has sparked backlash. Gamers criticize the loss of choice, inability to share or resell games, and the disenfranchisement of superfans, contrasting with Sony's past support for physical media.
The USMNT's World Cup campaign ended in a 4-1 loss to Belgium, overshadowed by political interference from Donald Trump and internal disputes between FIFA and UEFA. The team's performance was criticized as timid and lacking passion, with off-field drama potentially impacting morale.
3D TVs, popular between 2010-2015, faced numerous hurdles: expensive glasses, limited content, and halved resolution. Despite a predicted 15% growth by 2036, the technology failed to gain traction against 4K sets, with users citing lack of content and high costs.
3D TVs, popular between 2010-2015, faced numerous hurdles including expensive glasses, limited content, and reduced resolution. Despite a predicted 15% growth by 2036 due to glasses-free tech, 3D TV's home adoption failed, overshadowed by the immediate benefits of 4K HDR.
Mark Cousins's "The Story of Documentary Film" presents two chapters on the 1980s, exploring themes of empathy, investigative journalism, and challenging societal norms through documentary cinema. The episodes feature films from Latvia, Japan, Brazil, Iran, and the US, highlighting both political commentary and personal narratives.
Apple TV Plus, known for quality over quantity, is hitting its stride in 2026 with a strong mix of new hits like 'Widow's Bay' and returning favorites such as 'Silo' and 'For All Mankind', differentiating itself from competitors' broad audience strategies.
Hong Kong's box office revenue increased by nearly 25% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, reaching HK$664 million (US$85 million). The comedy "Night King" was the highest-grossing film, and local films saw a 40% rise in receipts, attributed to film quality.
Sony notifies European PlayStation Store customers that hundreds of Studio Canal movies they've purchased will be removed from their libraries on September 1 due to an expiring licensing deal, highlighting the lack of true ownership in digital purchases.
Rockstar has opened pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI, set for a November 19 release on PS5 and Xbox, with standard editions priced at $80/£70/€80. The game will be digital-only at launch, focusing on a single-player experience set in Leonida/Vice City, despite production delays and a unionization lawsuit.
Elaine May faced significant legal and creative battles with Paramount Pictures over her 1975 gangster film "Mikey and Nicky," leading to a troubled production and initial unfavorable reviews. Despite these challenges, the film has gained cult status, with its 50th anniversary celebrated by a 4K restoration screening at Lincoln Center, highlighting May's enduring artistic vision and the unique difficulties she faced as a female director in Hollywood.
New and classic films are hitting streaming services this month, offering a diverse range of genres from surreal sci-fi and gothic horror to retro action and competitive gaming documentaries.
The Verge's Installer newsletter covers new tech like Toy Story 5's screentime themes, Lettera markdown editor, PopSockets Low-Pro Grip, Mastodon 4.6, Snap Specs, Android 17, VSCO Studio Pro, and Microsoft Surface Laptop 8. It also features new Verge producer Josh Cajas's homescreen and app usage, plus community recommendations.
Kaleidescape's Strato E player offers superior video and audio quality compared to streaming services, encoding movies at reference quality. Despite its $2,995 price tag, it appeals to AV enthusiasts seeking the best home theater experience, though its limited storage and high cost remain significant drawbacks.
