Tanya Reynolds, known for 'Sex Education', joins 'Ted Lasso' season 4 as assistant coach Alice, discussing her initial unfamiliarity with the show and her excitement for the role. She also talks about her play '1536' with Margot Robbie and Meryl Streep, her upcoming directorial debut 'Dog Person', and expresses concern over drama education cuts.
James Cameron's Aliens, released 40 years ago, profoundly impacted video game design, influencing titles like Doom, Halo, and Gears of War with its space marines, weaponry, and gameplay structure, despite challenges in direct game adaptations.
This article ranks Benedict Cumberbatch's 20 most notable film roles, from early comedic appearances to critically acclaimed dramatic performances, highlighting his versatility across genres in films like "The Imitation Game" and "The Power of the Dog."
Neill Blomkamp released "Nightborne," a 13-minute sci-fi short made entirely with ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 text-to-video generator, through his new AI startup, Barley Studios. Despite human input, the film, loosely based on Peter Watts' "Echopraxia," has been met with significant backlash for its poor quality and "slop" characteristics, raising questions about AI's role in future filmmaking.
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.
Na Hong-jin's "Hope," a costly Korean sci-fi epic, blends action, black comedy, and suspense. Set in a pre-smartphone era, it follows villagers and cops battling mysterious creatures, with a unique mix of analog action and philosophical themes.
Actor Zo In-sung reflects on accepting the challenging role of Sung-ki in the Korean sci-fi film 'Hope,' citing a desire to avoid a dull career. He discusses the physical demands of the action sequences and his focus on character details to convey fear.
Director Na Hong-jin's sci-fi thriller "Hope," invited to Cannes, explores how small, unintentional acts can escalate into catastrophe. Set in a pre-smartphone era in a remote town with mysterious entities, the film features a star-studded cast and aims to maximize audience thrill ahead of its release next week.
Showrunner Graham Yost and the cast of Apple TV+'s "Silo" discuss the challenges of managing the complex narrative and multiple timelines as the sci-fi thriller enters its final two seasons. Season 3, premiering July 3rd, expands the story to reveal the world's origins, requiring intricate coordination among the production team and actors.
Game designer Gareth Damian Martin announced their next game, 'Signet City,' set for a 2027 launch. This narrative role-playing adventure, inspired by 80s northern English city life and social photography, places players as a parasite inhabiting multiple hosts in a dystopian monochrome city, blending sci-fi with unique mechanics.
Former game designer Cliff Bleszinski, known as CliffyB, found redemption in producing the Broadway musical Hadestown after his game studio Boss Key Productions failed with LawBreakers and Radical Heights. The musical's success, culminating in 14 Tony nominations, offered him a sense of overcoming past failures.
Author Cory Doctorow discusses his new book, The Reverse Centaur’s Guide to Life After AI, critiquing the AI industry's hype, economic bubble, and the creation of 'reverse centaurs' where humans serve machines, rather than the other way around.
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.
A movement called Stop Killing Games is lobbying for legal protections to prevent publishers from shutting down online video games. The group advocates for "end-of-life plans" to keep games playable, proposing that companies allow players to operate private servers. While the European Commission cannot mandate this due to copyright laws, it will work on a code of conduct. In the US, California's "Protect Our Games" act, which requires advance notice before takedown and access for purchased games, has passed the Assembly.
Elon Musk's Boring Company, promising revolutionary underground transport, has delivered an underwhelming experience in Las Vegas. The Vegas Loop, a network of tunnels for Teslas, operates at low speeds with limited capacity and few passengers, failing to alleviate congestion or offer a viable public transit alternative. Critics point to overpromising, lack of regulatory oversight, and a focus on private funding over public need.
Steven Spielberg's new sci-fi film 'Disclosure Day' delves into alien encounters, inspired by real-world UFO reports and whistleblower narratives. The movie features complex alien characters and a plot driven by the fight to reveal suppressed information.
The new comedy "Stop! That! Train!" stars drag queens Jujubee and Ginger Minj as stewardesses on a luxury train line. Directed by Adam Shankman, the film is a satire in the vein of "The Naked Gun" and "Airplane!" and aims for a wider audience beyond "RuPaul's Drag Race" fans.
SpaceX's IPO has propelled its valuation past $2 trillion, making founder Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. Musk stated the company's ambition is to make space travel accessible to everyone, enabling journeys to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
Multiple critics analyze Steven Spielberg's filmography, highlighting his impact, style, and notable works across genres.
En anti-romantisk komedi om vänskap och rivalitet som vann toppriset på seriefestivalen i Cannes. Nicola Walker spelar en mamma som försöker sabotera sin bästa väns relation med hennes dotter.
A preview of upcoming summer movie releases including "Disclosure Day", "Toy Story 5", "Supergirl", "The Death of Robin Hood", "Minions & Monsters", "Moana", "The Odyssey", "Spider-Man: Brand New Day", "The Greenest Grass", and "Will You Be Sad If I Die?".
The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, a $850m complex, is analyzed for its design, symbolism, and community impact. While intended as a beacon of hope and a hub for change-makers, its monumental architecture and location on public parkland have sparked controversy, raising concerns about gentrification and displacement of low-income residents.
Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030 mega-projects, including Neom's The Line and Trojena, are being scaled back or abandoned due to financial realities and shifting priorities. While some grand concepts face retrenchment, the focus is shifting towards smaller, achievable wins and more realistic execution.
Stephen Colbert's 11-year run as host of The Late Show concluded with a joyful, star-studded finale featuring Paul McCartney and Elvis Costello. Despite a "financial decision" cancellation by CBS, many friends and fans believe it was retribution for Colbert's criticism of President Trump.
