Were only a handful of days in 2025, but weve already gotthe years first fast food menu inspired by a blockbuster movie: A host of items at Wetzels Pretzels themed to the big-screen adaptation ofDog Man.Theres a Supa Blue Raspberry Frozen Lemonade, Pizza Bitz, and of course, Dog Bites with Ranch Dip, which I hope and pray are made with miniature hot dogs, and not actualpieces of Dog Man. (Either way: Who would want toeven pretend to a bite out of Dog Man? Whocreatedthis menu, Petey the Cat?!?)Dog Mansthe first, but I guarantee it will not be the last. In recent years, Hollywoods business has become increasingly intertwined with the world of fast food, whose mega-chains are always looking fornovelfoods toattract new customers.Much like the relationship between Venom and Eddie Brock (and much like the relationship betweenVenom and Brisk Iced Tea VenomDark Cherry Limeade, the bond between film studios and chain restaurants is symbiotic. The chains get to associate themselves with hot pop culture commodities; the movies get free advertising.So we are certain to see more blockbusters in 2025 with menus at major fast food outlets. But which ones?As someone who eats way too much of this stuff,I get that question a lot. Here is my answer or at least here is what wewouldsee if some extremely dumb studio executive put me in charge of theirmarketing division. Ive chosen 12 upcoming 2025 movies and paired them with a dozen chain restaurants. Ive even suggested some of the food items that could be a part of said restaurants offerings.Keep in mind: I made all of this up. None of it is real (unless an extremely dumb studio executive wants to put me in charge of their marketing division in which case, hit me up on my socials, my dudes).This is all for fun, much like making dark cherry limeade inspired byVenom.ScreenCrushs 2025 Movie Tie-In Menu PreviewOur wish list of tie-in menus for 12 of 2025s big movie blockbusters.Special thanks to Blank Checks Griffin Newman forsuggesting this article.READ MORE: Once-Beloved Fast Food Items That No Longer ExistA Brief History of Movie Tie-In FoodHow movies fell in love with chain restaurants (and vice versa)...

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The Category A-listed masterpiece, designed with his wife Margaret Macdonald and originally built as a home for publisher Walter Blackie in 1902, is currently wrapped in a transparent box to protect it during restoration works.Last month NTS secured a 1.1 million package of initial development funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, some of which will be used on drawing up designs for new visitor facilities, as part of its wider Mackintosh Illuminated project.This programme, which aims to shine a spotlight on the creative genius of the design duo, also includes a focus on the pairs 1903 Category A-listed Willow tearoom in Glasgows Sauchiehall Street, which the conservation charity acquired a year ago.AdvertisementThe funding package is the first stage of a larger 7.3 million lottery award and NTS said the monies will allow it to continue the ongoing conservation work at Hill House.Afflicted with chronic damp, the landmark will remain under the Carmody Groarke-designed transparent box for another three years. Installed in 2019, this pioneering wrap-around porous cage is designed to let the house slowly dry out. Source:Johan Dehlin2021 Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award finalist: The Hill House Box, Helensburgh, by Carmody GroarkeThe trust said: This new funding will enable [us] to move forward with the full removal of the current render, to find a replacement which will resolve the longstanding damp issue, remove the box in 2028 and provide updated, permanent visitor facilities, including a caf, shop and toilet facilities at the site on Upper Colquhoun Street in Helensburgh.The AJ understands its is unlikely the new visitor centre will be built before the shroud is dismantled but that the hunt for a design team will start within the next few months, with an appointment due this summer.The NTS said it continues to work with architects LDN and engineers Narro Associates on completing a research and development exercise on the material and physical issues affecting the house.A spokesperson said: Those findings formed a major component of the [lottery funding] application.AdvertisementAs part of the bid, we explored issues of scale, facilities, location and fabrication methods of the new visitor centre. [However] we look forward to the creativity of the new team to explore that further and provide the Trust with options to decide on.The NTS said the procurement for the new design team would be openly advertised and that it had considered the option of a possible competition.The spokesperson added: The route this procurement takes has not been finalised yet but is under discussion. A competition would be an advantage in terms of raising profile. We are also keen to maintain a momentum on the project and its programme, and this is also a key factor in the route we will decide to take.Liz Davidson, the NTSs project director at Hill House said: We are very excited by the opportunities that the Mackintosh Illuminated project will provide to share, celebrate and inspire as many as possible with the creative genius of Mackintosh and Macdonald, at both Hill House and Mackintosh at the Willow.At the Hill House, Macintosh sought a modern interpretation of a traditional Scottish tower house with characteristic slate roofing, roughcast walls, prominent gables, and similar features. The house was gifted to the Trust in 1982 and is the finest surviving example of his domestic properties.Carmody Groarke landed the job to build the box in 2017 following a contest in which it was selected ahead of Denizen Works. Work began on site at the end of 2018.

Our Experts Written by Caroline Igo Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement What to consider Firmness The right firmness level for you depends on your sleeping position and overall preference. A firm mattress offers more support for back and stomach sleepers, while a soft mattress is more pressure-relieving for side sleepers. Medium mattresses fall in the sweet spot right in between for those who switch positions. Feel The feel of a mattress depends on the materials it is made of. Hybrid mattresses with coils with latex foam have more bounce, while memory foam and poly foam beds are cushiony and pressure-relieving. Construction There are essentially two mattress types: hybrid and all-foam. Hybrid mattresses are constructed with steel coils and foam, but all-foam mattresses are just as their name implies. Body type Sleepers who are over 230 pounds should turn to hybrid mattresses since those beds tend to be extra supportive and durable. All-foam or softer mattresses are better for petite body types because they are more pressure-relieving. Average body types can choose between either all-foam or hybrid. Remember that your body type will determine how firm a mattress will feel to you. Performance Motion isolation, edge support and temperature are important features for couples or people who sleep hot to consider. Hot sleepers should consider a mattress that boasts special cooling features. Couples want minimal motion transfer and a strong, supportive bed perimeter. Company policies Most online mattress brands offer a free trial, free shipping and a warranty, but some brands are more generous with their policies than others. Why You Can Trust CNET 220230240250260270280290300310 Mattress Tested123456789 Testers8409401,0401,1401,2401,3401,4401,5401,6401,740 Hours Tested How we test With 5-plus years of mattress-testing experience, we use our different sleeping-position and body-type perspectives to offer well-rounded, honest reviews.Table of Contents Back to selection

On a normal day, it's nearly impossible to predict which way mortgage rates will go. Now, with so much uncertainty in financial markets, mortgage rates could see more spikes and volatility, particularly following the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration.Earlier this month, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage jumped above 7% and has yet to come down.Multiple factors drove rates up recently. Robust economic data lowered expectations for the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts, prompting 10-year Treasury yields (a key benchmark for home loan rates) to surge. The mortgage market was also rattled over concerns that Donald Trump's administration will stoke inflation and increase government debt deficits.Over the next few weeks, a lot will depend on what the president says and does when he takes office, said Jacob Channel, senior economist at LendingTree. If Trump declares an economic emergency to impose tariffs or starts a war with Denmark, for example, mortgage rates would move even higher."Unless the [president's] tone becomes much more moderate and disciplined once he takes office, expect volatility to remain prevalent," said Channel.Following Trump's inauguration, the Federal Reserve will hold its first policy meeting of the year. Though economists believe the Fed won't raise or lower interest rates on Jan. 29, investors will be looking for any signals to inform their risk assessment and trading strategy, all of which could impact the direction of mortgage rates.Mortgage rate volatility in 2025Based on the current situation, a significant drop in mortgage rates before the spring homebuying season is unlikely, according to Valerie Saunders, chief executive strategist at the National Association of Mortgage Brokers.It would take a sudden economic shock, such as the onset of a recession or spike in oil prices, to see a sharp downturn in rates. "Drastic changes in direction are usually the result of some emerging significant event somewhere that upends financial markets," said Keith Gumbinger, vice president of mortgage site HSH.com. Still, the geopolitical outlook, the job market and inflation data have the power to alter mortgage forecasts.For now, aside from day-to-day fluctuations, mortgage rates are expected to cruise around 7% for the next few months. If inflation continues to cool and the Fed is able to carry out two 0.25% cuts this year, experts say mortgage rates could inch down closer to 6.25% eventually.Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Thursday that he is optimistic about inflation easing, which would allow the central bank to continue on the path to lowering interest rates in the first half of 2025. The central bank made three interest rate cuts in 2024, and investors are now betting on another rate reduction in June or July.While the Fed influences the direction of overall borrowing rates, it doesn't directly control the mortgage market. In fact, market forces often move in anticipation of the Fed's policy moves, relying on economic data and projections to price their expectations in the bond market."Because the rise in bond yields is due to the anticipation of future events, if the narrative changes, bond yields could shift," said Kara Ng, senior economist at Zillow. A look at the 2025 housing marketToday's unaffordable housing market results from high mortgage rates, a long-standing housing shortage, expensive home prices and a loss of purchasing power due to inflation. Low housing inventory: A balanced housing market typically has five to six months of supply. Most markets today average around half that amount. According to Freddie Mac, we still have a shortage of around 3.7 million homes. Elevated mortgage rates:In early 2022, mortgage rates hit historic lows of around 3%. As inflation surged and the Fed hiked interest rates to tame it, mortgage rates more than doubled. In 2025, mortgage rates are still high, pricing millions of prospective buyers out of the housing market. Rate-lock effect:Since the majority of homeowners are locked into mortgage rates below 5%, they're reluctant to give up their low mortgage rates and have little incentive to list their homes for sale, leaving a dearth of resale inventory. High home prices:Although home buying demand has been limited in recent years, home prices remain high because of a lack of inventory. The median US home price was $429,963 in November, up 5.4% on an annual basis, according to Redfin. Steep inflation:Inflation means an increase in the cost of basic goods and services, reducing purchasing power. It also impacts mortgage rates: When inflation is high, lenders typically raise interest rates on consumer loans to ensure a profit. What homebuyers should know It's never a good idea to rush intobuying a homewithout knowing what you can afford, so establish a clear home-buying budget. Here's what experts recommend before purchasing a home: Build your credit score. Your credit score will help determine whether you qualify for a mortgage and at what interest rate. A credit score of 740 or higher will help you qualify for a lower rate. Save for a bigger down payment.A larger down payment allows you to take out a smaller mortgage and get a lower interest rate from your lender. If you can afford it, a down payment of at least 20% will also eliminate private mortgage insurance. Shop for mortgage lenders.Comparing loan offers from multiple mortgage lenders can help you negotiate a better rate. Experts recommend getting at least two to three loan estimates from different lenders. Consider renting.Choosing to rent or buy a home isn't just comparing monthly rent to a mortgage payment. Renting offers flexibility and lower upfront costs, but buying allows you to build wealth and have more control over your housing costs. Consider mortgage points.You can get a lower mortgage rate by buying mortgage points, with each point costing 1% of the total loan amount. One mortgage point equals a 0.25% decrease in your mortgage rate.More on today's housing market

Balatro, the poker-themed roguelite, has now passed 5m copies sold.That's more than double the sales since last August, when the game passed 2m copies sold.Since then it's released on mobile and has seen a surge in popularity following its multiple wins at last year's The Game Awards.Balatro Mobile - Official Release Date TrailerWatch on YouTubeAlongside the mobile release, Balatro was added to the Apple Arcade subscription service, but it would appear those players are not included in these 5m individual sales.The news was shared on the Balatro social media account, which implored fans to try out more indie games."The last few weeks have been pretty wild," the post reads. "To everyone who picked up Balatro after seeing it at thegameawards, we hope you're having an amazing time with it!"If this is your first time picking up an indie title, try to make it a habit! There's some amazing stuff out there!" To see this content please enable targeting cookies.LocalThunk, as the game's solo developer is known, released a list of his favourite indie games at the start of this year, with his top pick being Animal Well.Balatro was released in February last year and is available across PC, Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and mobile devices.It won best mobile game, best debut indie game, and best independent game at The Game Awards 2024.Two months after its release on mobile, a report estimated the game had generated almost $4.4m on mobile alone.LocalThunk has stated he wishes to remain anonymous and, in a previous interview, admitted he regrets the game's success. "Honestly, yeah," he said. "Don't get me wrong - this has changed my life in a lot of amazing ways. I'm so grateful. But I do miss that time before. It was just a hobby that recharged my batteries. Sometimes I think, 'Maybe I would've been happier if I had never released this game to the public.'"

If you fancy kicking off the new year with another Xbox controller variant, good news. Microsoft has revealed the latest edition to its Cipher family of controllers, and this one comes in a bright red hue. Read more

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereA new Marvel Rivals event is coming to the game extremely soon, bringing a host of new content to the popular superhero multiplayer game. Following the release of Season 1, a much bigger season than usual, the Marvel Rivals Spring Festival event celebrates the Chinese New Year with an awesome new limited-time game mode, free skins and more.Marvel Rivals Spring Festival announcedRevealed in a post on Twitter, the new Spring Festival event officially commences on January 23rd, 2025 at 1 AM PST on all platforms. Celebrating the Chinese New Year, the new event comes with the new limited-time game mode Clash of Dancing Lions.As shown off in a video, the new game mode is essentially a game of Superhero Football featuring Iron Fist, Black Widow and Star-Lord. Dressed in Chinese New Year themed skins, two teams of the three heroes will compete to get the most goals in the game.Alongside the new game mode, players will be able to get access to new unique rewards only available during this period. This includes a free unlock for Star Lords Clash of Dancing Lions costume, a new nameplate and more.May the golden lions mane guide your fortune and bring you strength this season. Join the celebration now and let the magic of the Spring Festival unfold, reads the events official synopsis.After the already massive Season 1 update and the promise of a new hero every month-and-a-half, Marvel Rivals is spoiling players with even more free content. Following the awesome Jeff the Land Shark Christmas eventwhich was essentially a shark-themed Splatoonthis new event is just as strong as the last.For more Marvel Rivals coverage, read about the games new Ghost Rider character coming to the game in a future update, or the leaked version of Ultron. Additionally, check out our tier list of the games best characters.Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Call of Duty is no stranger to bringing back fan-favourite weaponry into its latest releases in order to shake up the existing meta. The Black Ops 6 cycle has already seen the return of the hugely popular Saug from Black Ops 4, quickly cementing its place as one of the strongest weapons to use.Season 2 is make or break for multiplayer and Warzone with Activision swinging the ban hammer and promising a wealth of fixes to improve the experience for everyone loading into the action. Although the upcoming season will feature less new content, the return of an iconic SMG isnt going to be a weapon that many first thought.Another iconic SMG is returning to Call of DutyAfter Treyarch teased the return of an SMG in its 115 day blog post, fans quickly assumed that the MP40 would be on its way back. Instead, in-game files appear to reveal the developer is heading in another direction.Uncovered by notable leaker HeyImAlaix, the file name heavily indicates the PPSh-41 is the iconic SMG that will arrive as part of the second post-launch season for Black Ops 6 and Warzone. Last seen in Call of Duty: Vanguard, the weapon possesses a lethal rate of fire making it extremely difficult to control in the heat of battle.While many would prefer the MP40 to join the ever-expanding arsenal of weaponry, the PPSh is bound to prove a popular addition to multiplayer and the battle royale. The SMG will become the eighth weapon to join one of the most popular categories.Will Call of Duty Season 2 have lots of new weapons?The Season 2 roadmap will unveil everything there is to know about the new content making its way to Black Ops 6 and Warzone. With the update arriving on January 28th, 2025, it wont be long before Treyarch and Raven Software share the intel.Season 1 saw seven new weapons arrive but with fixing the game-breaking flaws the priority, expect fewer new additions and adjustments that should make Call of Duty a far more enjoyable experience.For more CoD intel, check out the best controller settings to keep your shots straight along with the best AMES 85 loadout.Call of Duty: Black Ops 6Platform(s):PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):ShooterSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

View of the primary bedrooms shower and vanity enclosure.At the request of his client, Tagliaferri designed a peekaboo shower within the primary bedroom as a further nod to the hotel lifestyle. Made of clear and fluted glass, the meticulously engineered enclosure for the shower and vanity pays homage to the Cronotopo sculptures of the late radical Italian artist, designer, and architect Nanda Vigo, whose pioneering experiments with light and space well deserve broader exposure. Opposite the structure, tubular acrylic pendant lights by Angelo Mangiarotti and a custom bed of brushed stainless steel and chrome underscore the 1970s vibe.The apartment is not huge, but every corner, detail, and material was highly considered. They all work together to set the right mood, Tagliaferri says. Not such a bad way to put your feet down in Milano, is it?Giampiero Tagliaferri in front of a folding screen of rosewood, stainless steel, and fluted glass that conceals a television.This Milanese pad designed by Giampiero Tagliaferri is featured in ADs February issue. Never miss a story when you subscribe to AD.