HBO Jim Henson was a creative force of nature whose singular creative achievement continues to enchant adults and children alike 34 years after his tragically untimely death. Indeed, whether they’re teaching us to count or goofing around with flesh-and-blood movie stars, we need the Muppets now more than ever. They’re felt, furry joy machines that … Read more
On January 30, X gaming account Wario64 spotted something strange: Yager’s seminal cult classic Spec Ops: The Line had been unceremoniously removed from online storefronts without warning. Developers who made the game were just as baffled as fans. “Makes no sense,” tweeted the game’s director, Cory Davis. “Especially because the themes portrayed in Spec Ops: … Read more
The Big Picture Disney’s acquisitions include The Muppets, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Fox, giving them ownership of major franchises like Toy Story and Star Wars. Disney’s acquisition of Marvel for $4 billion has paid off, as the Marvel Cinematic Universe is the top-grossing film franchise in history. In addition to film franchises, Disney … Read more
What a heinous month for the media. Almost every day, a publication announces layoffs or shuts down. Sports Illustrated just let go almost all of its staff after weathering an embarrassing scandal about AI-generated articles. It’s unclear what the desiccated magazine’s future holds, but the sad fate of another formerly great outlet offers a preview … Read more
In “Fullmetal Alchemist,” alchemy is bound by “Equivalent Exchange” — to create, you must sacrifice something of equal value. That’s why reviving the dead is the science’s ultimate taboo. Ed and Al did so anyway, attempting to resurrect their mother Trisha. They failed and paid the toll by losing two limbs (Ed) and being reduced … Read more
Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady are mourning a loss. On Saturday (December 23), the 43-year-old supermodel and the 46-year-old retired quarterback both took to Instagram to announce that their beloved family dog Lua had sadly passed away. Keep reading to find out more… “Our little Lulu, our guardian angel is gone to heaven. She will … Read more
The Natural Resources Defense Council released its fifth edition of the “The Issue with Tissue” report, and it airs the dirty truth about some of our most used personal cleaning products — specifically toilet paper. Since its initial report in 2019, a lot has changed with the paper product, but the NRDC points out that … Read more
Ellen DeGeneres, who worked with the late Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss on her talk show, is paying tribute to the beloved DJ one year after his death. ‘tWitch’ was a part of the daytime talk show for several seasons, starting as a guest DJ and moving to executive producer. After finding out about his tragic death, … Read more
A rowdy tourist is accused of sexually molesting a statue in one of Florida’s Gulf Coast vacation hubs, investigators say. It happened Friday, Dec. 8, in St. Pete Beach and the “victim” was a life-sized statue of a manatee that doubles as a mascot for Rick’s Reef Restaurant and Patio Bar, according to the Pinellas … Read more
In a city rife with music venues, Elsewhere is a sonic feast for New York’s dance music enthusiasts. The special sauce? A blend of uplifting community, progressive programming and a burning desire to remain fiercely independent. “The idea was to always be kind of out of time and out of space,” Dhruv Chopra, co-founder and … Read more