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Finished ‘Squid Game’? Here’s What To Watch Next
If you haven’t already watched Squid Game — Netflix‘s most popular series ever released on the streaming service — you’ve likely seen the myriad of memes floating around the internet. The Korean survival drama follows a group of 456 players competing in life-or-death challenges to win a massive cash prize. If you’re among the more than 111 million fans of the show who have already finished the series and are looking for something similar, we’ve compiled a list of TV shows and movies you may want to check out: Alice and Borderland [embedded content] Language: Japanese Streaming platform: Netflix Alice in Borderland is a 2020 Japanese sci-fi drama series based on a manga of the same name. The show sees a gamer and his two friends in a parallel version of Tokyo, where they must com...
‘The Batman’ Director Teases New Look of Gotham City Ahead of Trailer Release
The Batman director Matt Reeves, has taken to Twitter to give fans a new glimpse of the upcoming Robert Pattinson-starring DC film. Reeves posts a photo that appears to showcase Bruce Wayne’s Batman alter ego looking over the city of Gotham at sunrise. The image is accompanied by the caption, “Good Morning, from Gotham City…Can’t wait to show you more at #DCFanDome this Saturday…#TheBatman #Trailer Shot.” Teasing the full trailer of The Batman, Reeves is leaving a lot of room for imagination. In a recent interview with AnOther Magazine, Zoe Kravitz, who is set to star alongside Pattinson as Selina Kyle aka Catwoman, the actress revealed that her role was “very physically demanding.” She adds, “I’m being zipped into a catsuit every day at 7am, working 12-hour days and then coming home and w...
‘The Batman’ Director Teases New Look of Gotham City Ahead of Trailer Release
The Batman director Matt Reeves, has taken to Twitter to give fans a new glimpse of the upcoming Robert Pattinson-starring DC film. Reeves posts a photo that appears to showcase Bruce Wayne’s Batman alter ego looking over the city of Gotham at sunrise. The image is accompanied by the caption, “Good Morning, from Gotham City…Can’t wait to show you more at #DCFanDome this Saturday…#TheBatman #Trailer Shot.” Teasing the full trailer of The Batman, Reeves is leaving a lot of room for imagination. In a recent interview with AnOther Magazine, Zoe Kravitz, who is set to star alongside Pattinson as Selina Kyle aka Catwoman, the actress revealed that her role was “very physically demanding.” She adds, “I’m being zipped into a catsuit every day at 7am, working 12-hour days and then coming home and w...
Netflix Releases Teaser Trailer for Final Chapter of ‘Money Heist’
Following an exclusive clip released last month, Money Heist has revealed a new teaser trailer offering a 40-second preview of the final five episodes of the popular Netflix series. With the gang trapped in the Bank of Spain for more than 100 hours, the Professor at risk of being captured, and the army closing in, things are looking dire. With the Professor unable to be reached, the previous clip showed Palermo regaining power by force, insisting on moving the gold despite the concerns of the group. The teaser features narration from the professor saying: “I’ve lost people very dear to me, and I won’t let anyone else fall because of this heist,” played over short glimpses showing the army storming the bank, Lisbon in cuffs, and the professor cocking a pistol. Money Heist Part 5: Volume 2 i...
Netflix Releases Teaser Trailer for Final Chapter of ‘Money Heist’
Following an exclusive clip released last month, Money Heist has revealed a new teaser trailer offering a 40-second preview of the final five episodes of the popular Netflix series. With the gang trapped in the Bank of Spain for more than 100 hours, the Professor at risk of being captured, and the army closing in, things are looking dire. With the Professor unable to be reached, the previous clip showed Palermo regaining power by force, insisting on moving the gold despite the concerns of the group. The teaser features narration from the professor saying: “I’ve lost people very dear to me, and I won’t let anyone else fall because of this heist,” played over short glimpses showing the army storming the bank, Lisbon in cuffs, and the professor cocking a pistol. Money Heist Part 5: Volume 2 i...
Elon Musk Reveals His List of Anime Recommendations
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who was recently revealed as the second wealthiest man in the US and the world, has released his list of must-watch anime. Musk tweeted on October 14 expressing his excitement in being the action role-playing game Genshin Impact, to which machine learning engineer Pranay Pathole responded asking for Musk’s must-watch/favorite animes. Surprisingly, Elon responded with a list of seven anime movies and series titles. As an engineer and known lover of cyberpunk aesthetics, Evangelionand Ghost in the Shell picks come to no surprise. He also mentions Studio Ghibli films Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke, as well as Makoto Shinkai‘s romantic fantasy movie Your Name, mystery thriller series Death Note and Full Metal Alchemist. Elon Musk’s followers also chimed in offeri...
Netflix CEO: Dave Chappelle’s Trans Comments Don’t “Translate to Real-World Harm”
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has issued a new internal memo defending the streamer’s decision to stand behind Dave Chappelle amid the growing controversy over his latest special, The Closer. Sarandos rejected the notion made by LGBTQ+ advocates that that Chappelle’s derogatory comments about transgender people could inspire hate and violence. “While some employees disagree, we have a strong belief that content on screen doesn’t directly translate to real-world harm,” Sarandos wrote. Advertisement Related Video “The strongest evidence to support this is that violence on screens has grown hugely over the last thirty years, especially with first party shooter games, and yet violent crime has fallen significantly in many countries,” Sarandos added. “Adults can watch violence, assault and abuse ...
Daniel Craig Prefers Gay Bars Because of “Aggressive Dick Swinging at Hetero Bars”
Daniel Craig has said that he prefers to frequent gay bars because that way he can avoid the culture of “aggressive dick swinging at hetero bars.” The James Bond actor dropped this pearl of wisdom during a new appearance on the Lunch with Bruce podcast with his pal Bruce Bozzi. “I’ve been going to gay bars for as long as I can remember,” Craig said. “One of the reasons is because I don’t get into fights in gay bars that often.” When it comes to performative masculinity at straight venues, Craig added, “I just got very sick of as a kid, because it was like: ‘I don’t want to end up in a punch-up.’ And I did. That would happen quite a lot. And it [a gay bar] would just be a good place to go.” Advertisement Related Video In his experience, gay bars are much more welcoming. ...
Megan Thee Stallion is Getting Her Own Hottie Sauce at Popeyes
Popeyes’ famous chicken sandwich just got a little hotter with some help from Megan Thee Stallion. In the latest in the growing trend of musician/fast food partnerships, the rapper will be debuting her very own Hottie Sauce at the restaurant’s locations in the US and 14 countries around the world on October 19th. Made of a proprietary blend of honey, cider vinegar, and Aleppo pepper, the sauce will be available on Popeyes chicken sandwich or paired with its newly-unveiled nuggets, giving “perfect amount of heat to complement the authentic Louisiana chicken recipe fans know and love.” Advertisement Related Video There’s also a full, co-branded merch line, because no corporate partnership would be complete without a Popeyes-orange bikini emblazoned with flames over the nipples. (Also a...
Coldplay Release New Album Music of the Spheres: Stream
Coldplay have released Music of the Spheres, their new album and ninth studio full-length to date. Stream it below via Apple Music and Spotify. Music of the Spheres was produced by Max Martin, the Swedish mega-producer responsible for countless No. 1 hits, and follows Coldplay’s 2019 full-length Everyday Life. It unabashedly leans into today’s pop radio style, which means there’s funky percussion, disco-esque beats, and the soft delivery of R&B production. Dispersed throughout are cold, twinkly, electronic notes meant to imitate the computerized sounds we associate with outer space. The new album spans 12 tracks in total, including the alien-touting song “Higher Power,” the 10-minute-long single “Coloratura,” and their crossover collaboration with BTS called “My Universe.” Perhaps unsu...
JAMES HETFIELD Recalls ARMORED SAINT’s JOHN BUSH Turning Down Singer Position In METALLICA: ‘It Didn’t Work Out’
METALLICA frontman James Hetfield takes control of SiriusXM‘s Mandatory Metallica, hosting his own show, highlighting his “Road Dog Brothers”. Listeners can expect to hear James intro songs from bands that he toured with over the years, such as ARMORED SAINT, MASTODON, VENOM, GOJIRA, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, METAL CHURCH and more, beginning today at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. ET. “Road Dog Brothers” can be heard on SiriusXM‘s Mandatory Metallica at the following times: Thursday, October 14 @ 5 p.m. ET & 9 p.m. ET Friday, October 15 @ 10 a.m. ET & 4 p.m. ET Saturday, October 16 @ 8 a.m. ET & 11 p.m. ET Sunday, October 17 @ 11 a.m. ET & 8 p.m. ET Monday, October 18 @ 9 a.m. ET Tuesday, October 19 @ 2 p.m. ET Listen to a sneak peek below in which Het...
KORN Drummer RAY LUZIER Tests Positive For COVID-19; Temporary Replacement Announced
KORN drummer Ray Luzier will miss the band’s next three shows after testing positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Filling in for him will be FEVER 333‘s Aric Improta. Earlier today, KORN issued the following statement via social media: “Unfortunately, Ray has tested positive for COVID, and he will not be playing the next three shows in Vegas, Fresno, and Oakland. KORN will be continuing on as scheduled despite these circumstances. “We are anticipating a quick recovery for Ray and he should be back to play the Los Angeles shows with us. “Aric Improta from FEVER 333 will be filling in so we won’t miss a beat.” Luzier is the third member of KORN to sit out shows on the band’s current tour after being diagnosed with ...
