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Jack White appears in the “Country Song” sketch during Saturday Night Live on April 4, 2026. (Esther Kuhn/NBC) While Jack White is renowned for his virtuosic guitar prowess, he took a self-deprecating turn during a recent Saturday Night Live appearance, comically “forgetting” his solo mid-performance for a laugh. During the April 4 episode hosted by...
Image: Dark Horse Comics/Chris Scalf Sam Witwer, the definitive voice of the former Sith Lord in various Star Wars projects and the upcoming Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord, has recently clarified that prior viewing isn’t mandatory to follow the new series. While technically accurate, a deeper understanding of Maul’s obsession with reclaiming his underworld...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | Image: Illumination/Nintendo While The Super Mario Galaxy Movie might fall short of being a cinematic tour de force, it undeniably succeeds in one area: it ignites a profound desire to dive back into Nintendo’s digital worlds. Illumination’s latest animated venture functions less like a traditional narrative and more like...
While The Super Mario Galaxy Movie might not be heralded as a pinnacle of cinematic achievement, it possesses a singular, undeniable power: it leaves the viewer with an insatiable craving to dive back into the digital worlds that inspired it. Illumination’s animated sequel functions less as a traditional narrative and more as a vibrant, high-definition...
Kanye West attends the 67th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. | Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Pepsi has officially severed its long-standing partnership with London’s Wireless Festival following a firestorm of controversy over the event’s decision to feature Ye as its primary headliner. The beverage titan, which has served as...
Image: Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha/Toei Animation Nearly a decade since their mysterious introduction, One Piece has finally unmasked Imu, the clandestine sovereign of the World Government. Alongside this long-awaited visual reveal, the series has identified the specific Devil Fruit wielded by the figure poised to be the narrative’s ultimate adversary. This milestone stands as one of the...
Patch Notes is our weekly curated digest of Polygon’s finest, delivered every Friday and mirrored on the site every Sunday. You can subscribe here. Following an extended campaign of tantalizing previews, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has finally made its cinematic debut. This latest collaboration between Illumination and Nintendo serves as a visually arresting, if...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | Image: Illumination, Nintendo Patch Notes is our curated weekly digest of the finest Polygon stories, delivered every Friday and mirrored on the site each Sunday. You can sign up here. Following a protracted marketing campaign of cryptic teasers, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has finally made its grand debut....
Image: Philippe Bossé/Paramount Pictures As the cinematic seasons turn, the *Scream* saga shows no signs of slowing its momentum. Scream 7 recently surpassed franchise expectations, crossing the formidable $200 million threshold at the global box office. This commercial triumph has paved the way for another Ghostface onslaught, leaving fans with nowhere to retreat. According to...
Shiloh Jolie attending a Los Angeles premiere. | Photo: JC Olivera/Getty Images Shiloh Jolie Makes Striking Cameo in New Music Video Teaser for K-Pop Artist Dayoung Shiloh Jolie has taken fans by surprise with an unexpected appearance in the latest visual project from K-pop sensation Dayoung. On Thursday, April 2, the singer unveiled a high-octane...
