Early in the summer of 2022, I had spoken to several friends of mine who worked at our public library. There was rumor afoot that a library board member had been making comments about LGBTQIA+ books and was questioning the purchase of certain books. These librarians all had an impending sense of doom that there
Month: September 2024
Although 2023’s Oppenheimer, one of Christopher Nolan’s best movies, was a tense exploration into the life of theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the creation of the atomic bomb, the back-and-forth that happened between stars Emily Blunt and Robert Downey Jr. during the press tour was anything but serious. The two may
Creep I.E. Returns to Ontario, California this September! Creep I.E. Con stands out as a great horror convention for several reasons. First, it offers an immersive experience that appeals to both hardcore horror fans and casual enthusiasts alike. The event features a diverse lineup of guests, including actors from classic and contemporary horror films, special
Rich Homie Quan, the Atlanta rapper known for his hit songs “Type of Way” and “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)” and his collaborations with Young Thug, has died, Rolling Stone and TMZ report, citing members of the musician’s family. A cause of death has not been announced, and a representative for the Fulton County medical examiner’s
Elon Musk’s satellite broadband firm, Starlink, on Tuesday said that it is complying with Brazil’s top court order to block access to social media platform X in the country, a day after informing the country’s regulator it would not obey the order. Starlink had emerged as a fresh battleground between Musk and Brazil, as top court judge
Some of our favorite food crops around the world aren’t reaching their full potential because of fewer visits from the insects that pollinate them, a new study has found. Insects that provide the crucial service of pollination are declining en masse, and that has serious consequences for the world’s food crops, 75 percent of which
Bluetooth, the omnipresent and often frustrating wireless standard, is getting a major update to version 6.0. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) released details of the update this week, promising better efficiency and security. However, you won’t be able to enjoy all the benefits until hardware with Bluetooth 6.0 support shows up, which could take
Close to 20 years after Pepsi dropped their “Roman Empire” TV spot featuring Britney Spears, Beyonce and Pink, they’ve got a new one, again, featuring Queen’s “We Will Rock You” with Megan Thee Stallion, but it’s tied to the new Ridley Scott directed Paramount sequel Gladiator II. The campaign entitled “Make Your Gameday Epic” will
Last month, we got a glimpse at Cyrax for the upcoming Mortal Kombat 1 expansion, Khaos Reigns. Now it’s Sektor’s turn to get a gameplay trailer, highlighting her abilities and moveset, along with story elements that provide insight into her role within the reimagined Mortal Kombat 1 Universe. In Fire God Liu Kang’s New Era,
A new report has shown the British live music industry contributed a record £6.1billion to the economy last year. LIVE, the federation representing Britain’s live music industry, published their findings yesterday (September 4), demonstrating a steady increase since Covid hit in 2020. They reported that the £6.1billion figure is 17 per cent up on 2022,
YouTube has introduced new creator tools for Shorts – its short-form videos – on Android and iOS platforms. With the new feature, creators can now customise the thumbnails of their short videos by tweaking them with text, filters and emojis. Additionally, it is now giving them more choices when choosing thumbnails, even after YouTube Shorts
HELSINKI — Senegal’s space agency signed an agreement on cooperation on the International Lunar Research Station Thursday, swelling the ranks of the China-led project. Maram Kaire, head of the Senegalese Space Study Agency (ASES) and Li Guoping, chief engineer of the China National Space Administration (CNSA) signed the agreement on cooperation in the International Lunar
Despite the energetic title of this collection, the legendary Japanese development house Sunsoft never really went away. It’s been steadily cranking out original titles, ports, and remasters on arcade and console since 1978, although it will likely never recapture the glory days of the 8- and 16-bit era. So prolific was its output that anyone
The actor revealed he had “no closure” in his MCU role. It has been over a year since Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 made its way into theaters, taking fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe team on an emotional thrill ride. While the film did not end with any of the Guardians characters meeting
Hasbro has been taking the slow and steady approach throughout 2024, giving Marvel Legends collectors a few little treats each month, rather than hammering fans with wave after wave of figures as in past years. But speaking of past years, this week’s offerings are a blast from the past, bringing back two of the most
Johnny Depp has come a long way since one of his greatest roles as Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. His first movie since the infamous Depp v. Heard trial was Jeanne Du Barry, where he played the title role, and there are many other future projects ahead of him. But just
Image via Netflix Over here at Dread Central, we previously discussed how Ryan Murphy’s Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story was one of the most-viewed series ever on Netflix. Coming in at number three behind only Wednesday and Stranger Things 4, the series was a monstrous success for the streamer. Like most Ryan Murphy
Ivy’s last album of original material was 2011’s All Hours. Last year, Bar/None also reissued Ivy’s debut album, Realistic, and their sophomore LP, Apartment Life, and unveiled the single “Sleeping Late.” Schlesinger died from COVID-19 in April 2020, sending shockwaves through the music community. In addition to Ivy, Schlesinger was a member of Fountains of
Google announced multiple new features for Android users on Tuesday. There are a total of five new features being added to existing Android tools such as TalkBack and Circle to Search. Google Chrome is also getting a new text-to-speech feature that will allow users to listen to articles and web pages easily. Offline Google Maps
Across human history, no single animal has had a deeper impact on human societies than the horse. But when and how people domesticated horses has been an ongoing scientific mystery. Half a million years ago or more, early human ancestors hunted horses with wooden spears, the very first weapons, and used their bones for early
This year has seen a steady stream of rumors relating to the next console that Nintendo is releasing. So far, the company has said very little about the Switch successor. However, rumors earlier today are suggesting that that may not be the case for much longer. That said, that’s not the only Switch 2-related thing
You’re the Problem, It’s You Emma R. Alban adds a second book to her Mischief & Matchmaking series with You’re the Problem, It’s You. It’s the start of a new season in Victorian London, and second son Bobby Mason is finding his role as the spare particularly unrewarding. Everyone seems busy: his older brother and
Home Hasbro Hasbro Celebrating ‘TRANSFORMERS DAY’ on Sept. 17th And Announces Studio Series Elita-1 Pre-Order Fire up your Google Calendar and mark September 17th as a day that’s more than meets the eye! The Hasbro Team will celebrate TRANSFORMERS DAY on September 17th to honor the iconic franchise and it’s 40th anniversary. The day will
Broadway turned out to see favorites Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow for the first weekend of The Roommate, the new Jen Silverman play at the Booth. In its first weekend of previews, The Roommate played to over 100% of the Booth’s capacity, grossing $315,873 for four previews. Previews began August 29 ahead of a September
In retail terms Halloween is almost over; stores are pulling scary merch and replacing it with holiday decor. But the season is just beginning for horror movie buffs and that means new movie roundups to close out the year. The streaming service Shudder is gearing up for the last fourth of 2024 with some pretty
Sade is releasing her first new music for years as part of a new compilation project. The musician is set to release ‘Young Lion’ as part of the ‘Transa’ benefit album, which will arrive on November 22. It’s the first new music from the musician since a soundtrack offering in 2018. The project has been
Bharti Airtel will exit from music vertical and shut down its Wynk Music app, according to sources.The information was confirmed by an Airtel spokesperson a few hours after the company announced entering into a strategic partnership with iPhone maker Apple for video and music streaming. The company will absorb all Wynk Music employees. “Airtel is planning
September offers a number of fascinating lunar occultation events worldwide. Chances are, there’s one near you this month. The Moon is certainly busy in September, as its passage covers up (occults) multiple celestial objects worldwide. If skies are clear, you may just get a chance to see one of these events listed below, as the
WIT Studio is back with another exciting looking project, this time a brand new anime adaptation of Yaiba.
While it’s a bit of a newer studio compared to some of the other more established names out there, WIT Studio has certainly proven itself with some bigger projects like Spy x Family and Suicide Squad
Following her time as a member of the Brat Pack in the movies Blame It on Rio, St. Elmo’s Fire and About Last Night…, Demi Moore was catapulted to another level of fame with Ghost. The Jerry Zucker-directed movie saw Moore playing a woman whose boyfriend was murdered, but his spirit stuck around to prevent