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Charli xcx Aidan Zamiri Trending on Billboard Charli xcx has officially released three elusive B-sides from her Music, Fashion, Film era—“I Keep On Thinking Bout You Every Single Day and Night,” “Playboy Bunny,” and “If You Take the Music Then What Has She Got?”—giving them a digital home on iTunes as part of a newly...
San Diego Comic-Con 2026 concluded this past weekend, once again cementing its status as a premier celebration of pop culture. Enthusiasts of cinema, television, and video games converged to experience a diverse array of attractions. Among the notable figures in attendance was Michal Sinnott, the voice and performance artist behind Tracey in GTA 5, who...
Image: Universal Pictures The Odyssey is proving to be an absolute powerhouse at the box office, maintaining incredible momentum well into its second weekend. Remarkably, the feature has officially outpaced the legendary superhero masterpiece The Dark Knight, securing the highest-grossing second weekend in Christopher Nolan’s storied directorial career. According to reports from Deadline, The Odyssey...
When discussing mainstream availability for anime, Crunchyroll has historically held the lion’s share of the market. The most sought-after and heavily anticipated series—such as summer sensations like One Piece: Heroines and Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You—remain exclusive to that platform. Meanwhile, rival streaming giants are aggressively narrowing the gap; a prime example is Prime...
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has maintained its stronghold on the North American box office, pulling in an impressive $83.5 million during its sophomore weekend. The epic production has now surpassed $1.17 billion in total global earnings, cementing its status as the highest-grossing film in the director’s illustrious career. The week’s primary newcomer, the action-thriller “Motor...
Image: Marvel Studios Within the storied history of the X-Men rogues’ gallery, Magneto may comfortably hold the top spot, but Apocalypse is an undisputed runner-up. Ever since his breakout performance in the iconic 1990s Age of Apocalypse narrative, En Sabah Nur has remained one of the Marvel Universe’s most formidable entities—frequently proving even more dangerous...
“Toy Story 5” has officially crossed the $1 billion mark in global ticket sales, becoming the first film of 2026 to achieve this monumental milestone. In addition, the feature has secured its position as the highest-grossing movie of the year worldwide. The latest installment in the iconic Pixar franchise continues to dominate theaters weeks after...
It is rare for a video game to hold my attention long after the credits roll, but Splatoon Raiders is a remarkable exception. Nintendo’s fresh take on the looter-shooter genre completely captivated me from the start, and I am still hooked. I have poured well over 30 hours into refining my loadouts and pushing my...
There are countless reasons to anticipate Chinese animation powerhouse Flint Sugar’s upcoming donghua False Memory, slated for a complimentary YouTube release next month. Between its stellar creative pedigree—helmed by Shuyu Li and Wenyu Liu, the visionary forces steering China’s indie 2D animation renaissance and co-founders of Flint Sugar—and the promise of an introspective coming-of-age narrative...
Patch Notes is a weekly newsletter bringing you the best of Polygon, sent on Fridays and published on the site on Sundays. You can subscribe here. My introduction to Halo: Combat Evolved happened at a wealthier acquaintance’s house, complete with a massive widescreen television—a true luxury back in 2001—and an immersive surround-sound setup. The atmosphere...
