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Eddie Vedder catching the action at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Dana Point, California. Earl Gibson III/Deadline Eddie Vedder brought a bit of rock-and-roll energy to Lumen Field this past Monday (July 6). The Pearl Jam icon was in attendance for the intense 2026 FIFA World Cup showdown between the United States and Belgium....
The finest action cinema doesn’t just startle; it leaves you utterly spellbound. Usually, this occurs during a singular, high-budget set piece that forces you to pause, bewildered, and ask: How on earth did they choreograph that? We’ve seen it with the legendary hallway brawl in Oldboy, the breathless train-helicopter sequence in Extraction 2, or virtually...
The film distribution company Volga has announced the theatrical release of an extended cut of the horror feature “The Backrooms.” This expanded version, which includes an additional 16 minutes of footage, is set to hit screens on July 9, bringing the total runtime to 2 hours and 13 minutes. Fans will also be treated to...
The streaming service Okko has officially announced the release date for the second season of the comedy series “Ira,” with new episodes set to debut on July 27. Ingrid Olerinskaya reprises her lead role as the titular character, who, in this upcoming chapter, will navigate the complexities of motherhood while embarking on a new romantic...
A fresh cinematic adaptation of the classic oriental folktale “Little Muck” was unveiled at the Cinema Fund’s recent pitching session. The project is being spearheaded by the GPM KIT production company. The film’s ensemble cast features Artem Koshman in the title role, alongside Polina Gukhman (Amina), Pavel Derevyanko (The Vizier), Svetlana Listova, and Boris Dergachev....
Image: Universal Pictures Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic, The Odyssey, features a remarkably bold ensemble. Robert Pattinson pivots into a menacing new role as Antinous, the conniving suitor vying for Odysseus’s wife, while Tom Holland steps away from his Marvel persona for his most ambitious non-superhero project yet. Benny Safdie—known for his directorial work on Uncut...
Fireshine Games and Undercoders will release Denshattack on July 15, 2026. The train-based action game is coming to PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. A demo is already available on Steam and Switch 2. The Switch 2 demo includes the first four stages and a trick park where players can practice...
Duffy Makes a Triumphant Return with Intimate London Residency Welsh singer Duffy, captured during a rare public appearance. Duffy has officially stepped back into the spotlight, captivating fans with an exclusive, hush-hush performance in London. The Welsh songstress took to the stage at Hoxton Hall this past Sunday (July 5), marking her first full-scale concert...
YUNGBLUD attending the 34th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in Los Angeles, March 2026. (Photo: Justin Nunez) Yungblud is receiving a wave of encouragement from fellow artists and fans after speaking candidly about the emotional toll of enduring persistent industry skepticism and the baseless “industry plant” allegations that have dogged his...
Emmy-winning actress Julia Garner, known for her acclaimed roles in Ozark and Inventing Anna, has been tapped to star in the upcoming Apple TV+ series Guilty Creatures✱trans. Guilty Creatures, according to Deadline. The project is an adaptation of Mikita Brottman’s true-crime book, Guilty Creatures: Sex, God, and Murder in Tallahassee, Florida. The narrative follows a...
