Michael B. Jordan plays twins in a mysterious new horror movie, "Sinners," set in the 20th century.The actor has reunited with "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler for the film.The spooky first trailer shows Jordan's characters preparing to fight a unknown threat.Michael B. Jordan and director Ryan Coogler have reunited for "Sinners," after working together on blockbuster projects like "Creed" and "Black Panther."Jordan plays a pair of twins in the early-20th-century historical horror set to be released in 2025. However, further details about the movie's plot have been kept intentionally murky.Jordan's characters, Elijah and Elisa, return to their hometown in the southern United States and face a mysterious threat.In April 2024, there were rumors the film was about vampires. This was noted by The Hollywood Reporter when it broke the news that Wunmi Mosaku had joined the cast. However, the film's trailer dropped online in September 2024 and there was no explicit vampiric imagery.Coogler could be keeping the film's antagonist unclear as to not spoil any twists for future audiences. With that in mind, here's everything we know about "Sinners" so far.'Sinners' trailer shows Michael B. Jordan defending a bar from a mysterious groupThe initial trailer keeps things very close to the chest opening with Jordan, playing one of the twins, defending an old bar, followed by a shot of the twins embracing having returned to their hometown.The bar, which we find out in a preview for the second trailer is owned by the twins, is approached by a strange group of people who want to get in, but it's not clear why. In one shot, a boy appears in a church, with claw marks across his face.The trailer's voiceover does suggests the plot could involve supernatural elements. Jordan says "I've been all over this world. I've seen men die in ways I ain't even know was possible. Of all the things that I've seen, I ain't ever seen no demons, no ghosts, no magic til' now."From there, the footage claims that "Sinners" is a "new vision of fear" from Coogler. There are snippets of people in bloodied clothes, and Jordan preparing for a fight inside the bar, and Jordan firing an old machine gun at something off-camera.Coogler included an easter egg for a potential plot twist the trailer's final shot. We see a crowd dancing to a DJ and boom-box items that don't match the film's early 20th-century setting.On Sunday, Warner Bros. released a new clip from the film showing three people trying to persuade Elijah and Elias to let them into a bar. This scene does fit the vampire trope of having to ask permission before entering a building.Michael B. Jordan leads the "Sinners" cast alongside Hailee Steinfeld Wunmi Mosaku and Hailee Steinfeld in "Sinners." Warner Bros Pictures Coogler recruited an impressive cast for "Sinners" in addition to Jordan. "True Grit" and "Hawkeye" star Hailee Steinfeld plays Mary, who is seen in the trailer dancing in a yellow dress, while "Lovecraft Country" and "Loki" actor Wunmi Mosaku plays Annie.British audiences will recognize Jack O'Connell, who played Cook in the UK TV show "Skins," as Remmick.They're joined by Jayme Lawson as Pearl, Delroy Lindo as Slim, Li Jun Li as Grace, and Omar Benson Miller as Cornbread."Sinners" will be released on April 18 Michael B. Jordan in "Sinners." Warner Bros. Warner Bros. pushed the film's cinema debut back from March 7 to April 18.In December 2024, Deadline reported that the reshuffle was down to the "scarcity" of labs that could work on "Sinners" because it was shot on film.

Jeff Baena, 47Jeff Baena. Rich Polk/Getty Baena was known for writing and directing comedic independent movies like "Life After Beth," "The Little Hours," and "Horse Girl."Many of them starred his wife Aubrey Plaza.He also wrote the 2004 movie "I Heart Huckabees" with director David O. Russell.Baena died by suicide on January 3.If you or someone you know is experiencing depression or has had thoughts of harming themself or taking their own life, get help. In the US, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Help is also available through the Crisis Text Line just text "HOME" to 741741. The International Association for Suicide Prevention offers resources for those outside the US.Leslie Charleson, 79Leslie Charleson. ABC Photo Archives/Getty For 50 years, fans of "General Hospital" knew Charleson as Dr. Monica Quartermaine, a role she played since 1977.Charleson was beloved by fans and used her celebrity to support charities for breast cancer, cystic fibrosis, and AIDS awareness.Charleson's other credits include "Adam 12," "Barnaby Jones," "Marcus Welby, M.D.," "Ironside," "Kung Fu," and "The Rockford Files."She also starred in "Happy Days" and gave Ron Howard his first on-screen kiss.Charleson died on January 12 following a long illness.David Lynch, 78David Lynch. Guy Kinziger/WireImage/Getty Lynch was the visionary director of surrealist films like "The Elephant Man," "Blue Velvet," "Mulholland Drive," and the hit TV series "Twin Peaks."His groundbreaking works blended elements of everything from horror to film noir to surrealism, creating a uniquely skewed vision of America.After adapting Frank Herbert's "Dune" in 1984, resulting in a box office flop, Lynch produced a string of surrealist works that would define his career: 1986's "Blue Velvet," 1990's "Wild at Heart," 1992's "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me" (the prequel to his hit TV show "Twin Peaks," which ran from 1990 to 1991), and 1997's "Lost Highway."Each title showcased Lynch's seemingly limitless creativity as he pushed the boundaries of narrative structure while dazzling the viewer with exquisite production design and cinematography.The Lynch family announced his passing on January 16. In August 2024, the filmmaker announced that he had emphysema following decades of smoking, but said he hadn't smoked in over two years.Sam Moore, 89Sam Moore. Gie Knaeps/Getty Moore's R&B sound influenced everyone from Michael Jackson to Bruce Springsteen.Alongside Dave Prater, Moore found fame in the 1960s with Sam & Dave, a duo who had hits like "Hold On, I'm Comin'" and "Soul Man.""Soul Man" would gain renewed popularity in the late 1970s when Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi began performing the song as their alter egos, R&B singers The Blues Brothers, on "Saturday Night Live." The song would continue to find new fans in 1980 when "The Blues Brothers" movie was released.Moore went solo in 1970 and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.Moore died on January 10 from complications while recovering from surgery.DJ Unk (Anthony Platt), 42DJ Unk. Ben Rose/WireImage/Getty This Atlanta rapper brought snap music to the masses thanks to his hit 2006 songs "Walk it Out" and "2 Step."Anthony Platt, better known by his stage name DJ Unk, was a fixture in the Atlanta rap scene in the late 1990s. He DJed at everything from pep rallies to proms.He released his first album, "Beat'n Down Yo Block!" in 2006 and found huge acclaim due to his two big hit songs, "Walk it Out" and "2 Step.""Walk it Out" got as high as No. 10 on the Billboard charts and went platinum.His second album, "2econd Season," was released in 2008 but didn't find the same acclaim as his debut.In 2009, due to non-stop touring and hard partying, DJ Unk suffered a heart attack.DJ Unk died on January 24. His wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, said in a Facebook post that he died in his sleep after suffering a cardiac arrest.Bob Uecker, 90Bob Uecker. ABC Photo Archives/Getty Uecker had a respectable career as a Major League Baseball backup catcher on four clubs through the 1960s, playing with his hometown Milwaukee Brewers and winning a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals. But it was his work off the field that made him one of the most memorable figures in MLB history.After retiring in 1967, Uecker started his second career as a broadcaster, calling games for the Brewers (which he did until his death) and being the color man for network games.His self-deprecating style made him a likable figure, leading to him becoming a fixture on "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson, where he earned the nickname "Mr. Baseball." Suddenly Uecker landed everything from beer commercials to a hosting gig on "Saturday Night Live."But his most memorable gigs outside of baseball were playing sportswriter George Owens on the hit TV show "Mr. Belvedere" from 1985 to 1990 and starring as sarcastic broadcaster Harry Doyle in the beloved 1989 movie "Major League" and its sequels.Uecker was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003.He died on January 16 after battling small-cell lung cancer since 2023.Peter Yarrow, 86Peter Yarrow. Chelsea Lauren/WireImage/Getty Yarrow was a singer-songwriter who was a member of the iconic folk music group Peter, Paul and Mary.Along with Paul Stookey and Mary Travers, the trio had six Billboard Top 10 singles, two No. 1 albums, and won five Grammys. Their major hit was "Puff the Magic Dragon," which Yarrow cowrote.Yarrow died on January 7 after a battle with bladder cancer.

It was November 2020 when Microsoft launched its latest console duo into the rapidly evolving gaming marketplace. Over four years later, the Xbox Series X together with its more budget-friendly counterpart, the Series S has amassed an impressive and varied library of games, ranging from sprawling open-world blockbusters to intimate indie puzzlers. If youre just getting started with the console, here are 15 games that represent the variety on offer, each one interesting, enjoyable and rewarding in its own right.Alan Wake 2Alternate dimension Alan Wake 2. Photograph: Remedy EntertainmentThirteen years after the original game, cursed horror author Alan Wake returns, now trapped in an alternate dimension and determined to write his way out, while FBI agents close in on the mysterious town of Bright Falls.Why we love it: a thoroughly entertaining blend of detective procedural and surrealist survival horror. Read the full review.Baldurs Gate 3Bursting with imagination Baldurs Gate 3. Photograph: LarianOne of the greatest role-playing fantasy games of the modern era, providing players with almost as much narrative and imaginative freedom as a table-top D&D adventure as they face off against the mighty mind-flayers.Why we love it: Its a towering landmark of an RPG. Bustling with life, brimming with scope, and bursting with imagination. Read the full review.Psychonauts 2Psychic playground Psychonauts 2. Photograph: Double FineThe long-awaited sequel to Double Fines cult 3D platformer sees the return of psychic acrobat secret agent Raz embarking on a mission to root out a dangerous new adversary.Why we love it: Ive rarely played anything that is so unashamedly itself. Each hour is different, each character distinct and memorable, each new psychic playground full of surprises. Read the full review.Death StrandingA quest to save humanity Death Stranding. Photograph: Kojima ProductionsHideo Kojimas elegiac science-fiction adventure is like nothing else youll ever play, a post-apocalyptic quest to save humanity, following a parcel courier with an extremely valuable and unlikely parcel.Why we love it: This uncompromising, unashamedly political work of artistic intent is 2019s most interesting blockbuster game by a distance. Read the full review.Elden RingSpectacular landscapes Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Photograph: FromSoftwareA grandiose fantasy opera from the makers of Dark Souls, filled with spectacular landscapes, bizarre characters and seemingly insurmountable bosses. Complete with the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC its a challenging and engrossing open world like no other.Why we love it: This is a massive world, astonishingly rendered (the sun and moon wheel in the sky, casting each scene anew) and seemingly limitless in its creative diversity. It is an unrivalled feat of design and inventiveness. Read the full review.Forza Horizon 4Perfectly recreated cars Forza Horizon 4. Photograph: MicrosoftA beautiful open-world driving game providing hundreds of square miles of the British countryside to explore while racing other drivers, completing challenges and collecting stunningly modelled supercars.Why we love it: As driving games go, its the best Ive ever played, not only because of its irresistible scenery, exhilarating driving and perfectly recreated cars, but because spending time with it puts me in a lasting good mood. Read the full review.HadesHell of a fight Hades. Photograph: Supergiant gamesFight your way out of hell while enjoying the horny shenanigans of ancient Greek gods. Has there ever been a more attractive premise for a Rogue-like action role-playing romp?Why we love it: Interesting things happen all the time, and no matter how long I spend with Hades I feel like I am only just getting acquainted with it. Read the full review.Hi-Fi RushUnashamedly music-centred Hi-Fi RushBetter known for its horror adventure series The Evil Within, Tokyo studio Tango Gameworks surprised us all with this stomping rhythm action brawler where enemies, action and hallucinogenic environments are all in sync with the infectious beat.Why we love it: As brazenly colourful as a Jet Set Radio fever dream, its refreshing to play a game that is so unashamedly music-centred. Read the full review.MinecraftUltimate crafting adventure Day Gliding in Minecraft: Console Editions Holiday Update Minecraft (2016). Photograph: MojangThe ultimate crafting adventure, providing a vast procedurally generated world to explore and an almost limitless range of activities from building castles, to fighting zombies, to competing in mini games. Fifteen years old and showing no sign of running out of ideas.Why we love it: By constructing the world from 1x1 blocks that can be arranged in every imaginable combination, Minecraft is perhaps the closest we have to a true god game. Read the full review.PentimentInspired by illuminated manuscripts Pentiment. Photograph: Xbox Game StudiosIn an Alpine Bavarian village during the 16th century a young artist sets out to solve a series of gruesome murders. With luscious visuals inspired by illuminated manuscripts of the era, this is an extraordinary detective adventure.Why we love it: It provides a wonderfully evocative window into the past [] a gift to any player who longs for a historical setting thats more than a surface texture. Read the full review.Persona 5 RoyalMessy adolescent love Persona 5 Royal. Photograph: Atlus/ SegaA group of Tokyo high-school students develop incredible powers and set out to battle evil and corruption while also falling in and out of messy adolescent love. Part sprawling metaphysical role-playing game, part super cute dating sim.Why we love it: With its stylish cuts and transitions, loose and unorthodox structure and real-world setting Persona 5 is unlike any other video game. Its depth and texture far outstrips even earlier games in the series. Read the full review.Resident Evil 4 RemakeBloody thrills Resident Evil 4 Remake. Photograph: CapcomArguably the greatest ever survival horror game, brought bang up to date while retaining its mix of bloody thrills, cunning puzzles and truly horrible monsters.Why we love it: It is resplendent, delicious and decadent, like an incredibly rich banquet served amid the detritus of some horrible battle. Read the full review.Sea of ThievesA rollicking adventure Sea of Thieves. Photograph: RareEffectively a pirate fantasy simulator, player crews take to the high seas together, discovering buried treasure and battling with other buccaneers. A rollicking co-op adventure filled with memorable moments of shared excitement and hilarity.Why we love it: Youll laugh, youll sail, youll drink grog until youre sick. What a luscious, singular sandbox experience. Read the full updated review.The Witcher 3: Wild HuntChaotic world The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Photograph: CD Projekt REDGruff monster hunter Geralt takes on his defining quest as he searches for his adopted daughter Ciri through a chaotic world of giant beasts and warring factions. Memorable characters and a rich seam of romantic tension bring depth to the destruction.Why we love it: Geralt has a Swiss army knife of interactive tools, and his set of abilities offer a uniquely varied and diverse journey. Read the full review.Yakuza: Like a DragonInteractive comedy soap opera Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Photograph: SegaThis hilarious, shambolic and gripping refresh for the Yakuza series features low-level gangster Ichiban Kasuga attempting to get his life back in order on the mean streets of Yokohama. Come for the fights, stay for the karaoke.Why we love it: Like a Dragon preserves the old-fashioned, somewhat unreconstructed vibe of the previous Yakuza games, while adding a new twist that diverts it into a different genre [] a very Japanese, gangster-themed, interactive comedy soap opera. Read the full review.

The Switch 2 is coming, and while Nintendo hasn't formally revealed its software lineup yet, one rumour suggests we'll be slaying demons in no time.Tech13:48, 27 Jan 2025Updated 13:48, 27 Jan 2025DOOM The Dark Ages is the first since 2020's Eternal(Image: Sony)It's probably fair to say that Nintendo is the most family-friendly of the three console manufacturers. Mario and Zelda are a far cry from The Last of Us and Gears of War, and while the company does have its creepier titles (Emio: The Smiling Man, we're looking at you), the Switch remains pretty kid-friendly.That's not to say it's not added some great 'mature' third-party titles over the years, with Diablo 3, Red Dead Redemption and Citizen Sleeper, but it appears Switch 2 may be offering something a little darker right off the bat.We've already heard that one AAA third-party game could be making the jump, and now, we're ready to strap on our shield and grab our shotgun after rumours have suggested DOOM: The Dark Ages, one of our most anticipated games of 2025, could be coming to the Switch 2.Joy-Con will be magnetic nowSpeaking over on YouTube (Spanish), longtime Xbox leaker eXtas1s has been told something that will make many DOOM and Nintendo fans gasp, while also noting Nintendo doesnt want us to see it yet.Explosions and gore aside, there is precedent for DOOM on Switch. The 2016 reboot of the series eventually made itself to the first Switch, while Eternal also made the jump. Neither ran quite as well as the version you could get on PC, PS4, or Xbox, but The Dark Ages is a prequel that could be a really fun early title for Switch 2.The game was shown off at a Microsoft Developer_Direct event last week, and it certainly got tongues wagging with the incredible Saw Shield weapon and the fact players can pilot a mech the size of a building.Article continues belowHere's hoping we get confirmation either way on April 2. That's when Nintendo is planning to reveal the next load of information about the Switch although there's every chance we already know what it'll cost.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.RECOMMENDED

Football Manager 2025 is getting closer after multiple delays, but the team has unveiled a new signing with Steve Sidwell undertaking a surprise Twitch challengeTech12:32, 27 Jan 2025Updated 12:32, 27 Jan 2025Sidwell and Jameson are looking to take Newport County to the 'Promised Land'Football Manager fans need some good news right now. In any other year, we'd be waiting for developer Sports Interactive to drop the January transfer update once the window is shut, but after the game was delayed out of 2024 entirely, we've not even started our saves yet.The game is now expected in March of this year, but Jameson Irish Whiskey has revealed a fun marketing partnership with the game, Newport County, and former Chelsea and Fulham midfielder Steve Sidwell.The "Must Be A Manager" campaign kicks off this week and will see fans given the chance to lead Newport County from League Two to League One.Can Sidwell and Tony Jameson reach League One?Starting on January 29, Jameson Irish Whiskey is looking for Football Manager fans to join them on Twitch. While former Chelsea star Sidwell will be making his 'managerial debut', he's going to be led by comedian and Football Manager fan Tony Jameson."Combining Steves on-pitch expertise with Tonys Football Manager gaming savvy does sound like a cocktail for success," the company said."But there is one playful twist this isnt just about Steve and Tony, the Football Manager fans are the real gaffers, helping make all the critical decisions, from squad selections to in-game tactics, steering the teams fate in real-time, through the Twitch live chat."Think of it a little like the record-breaking 'Twitch plays Pokemon', except focused on The Port rather than Pikachu.Im really excited to work with Jameson, an iconic brand doing some brilliant work as a proud partner of the EFL," Sidwell said."Whilst it wont be easy to get Newport into the promised land, I can assure you that Tony and I will leave no stone unturned as we look to make the local South Wales community proud."For more on Football Manager, be sure to check out the community-made mod that converts Football Manager 2024 to Football Manager 2025, or our chat with Sensible Soccer legend Jon Hare.Article continues belowFor the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.RECOMMENDED

Sniper Elite: Resistance you dont only snipe (Rebellion)Rebellions WWII Nazi-shooting romp returns with a familiar but entertaining mix of stealth, action, and x-ray vision killcams.Most people would surely agree that what the world needs right now is some uncomplicated escapism, so in that sense Sniper Elite: Resistances arrival is very timely. A standalone mid-generation instalment of Rebellions long-running Nazi-sniping franchise, it could easily have been called Sniper Elite 5.5. Unsurprisingly, that means it adheres very closely to the series established blueprint, but it still provides plenty that is new for both Sniper Elite fans and everyone else.This time around, the usual protagonist, Karl Fairburne, has been given a rest, in favour of new character Harry Hawker. That doesnt prove to be the most radical of moves: Hawker, like Fairburne, is an SOE operative in the late stages of the Second World War, and he has the same proto-James Bond skillset as his colleague. That includes a dead-eye ability with the sniper rifle, Hitman-like stealth attributes, and close-quarters proficiency with both handguns and sub-machine guns.Other elements familiar from previous Sniper Elite games are also present and correct, such as Invasion Mode, which lets you enter other players campaigns as an Axis sniper and vice versa and which can be switched off or set to invite-only. You can also play the campaign co-operatively with one other person. And theres full competitive multiplayer, both free-for-all and team-based.In a possible pointer for future iterations of the game theres a whole new mode, called Propaganda, which offers more bite-sized bursts of action compared to the games lengthier traditional missions.There are three types of Propaganda challenges, each highlighting an individual aspect of the overall gameplay. Sniping sees you essentially stay in one place and take out enemies from afar, earning extra time by pulling off headshots. Combat challenges place you in front-line situations, where you can earn extra time by enacting kills with explosives. And stealth challenges are self-explanatory, with extra time awarded for takedowns.Propaganda mode is great, adding a much more immediate aspect to the gameplay, which is otherwise enacted in a longer-form manner. The campaign missions are set on large maps, with multiple objectives, and it pays to explore them as fully as possible, since they all have multiple hidden objectives and vast numbers of collectibles.In one mission set in a castle on a coastal hill, for example, we stumbled across a docked U-boat, which could be blown up by tampering with its refuelling system; without exploring, we would never have realized the U-boat was even there.As with previous Sniper Elite games, Resistance is not for the faint-hearted. Its Nazi enemies are controlled by impressively realistic AI, so they will, for example, sound alarms and call in reinforcements given the slightest chance. It also seems fairly well researched; in that youre given reconstructions of authentic weapons from the period (although you can upgrade them using workbenches) and levels are filled with authentic-looking period detail.Sniper Elite: Resistances storyline is pure fiction. Hawker gets wind of a Nazi superweapon, which has been designed to wipe out an Allied invasion force en masse. With D-Day imminent, he must find out more about it, then destroy it. This takes him to various gorgeously rendered parts of France mostly rural, but some urban. Castles and underground bunkers abound, along with a dam, a vineyard, and various imposing city buildings that have been occupied by the Gestapo. The maps are impressively large (Rebellion)In the two years since Sniper Elite 5 was released the franchises graphics have evolved further, acquiring new levels of crispness and detail, along with some impressive lighting effects especially in indoor situations. But theres still a slightly nostalgic, comic book style edge to Resistances visuals, which is in keeping with its general narrative vibes. Within that context, it looks great, while the notorious x-ray killcam shots are even more graphic and visceral than ever.The whole package adds up to a pretty meaty experience, which is just as well rounded as previous mainline entries. While you can rush through some of the missions, that approach feels counter-productive; each mission gives you a rating out of three stars when you finish it, and hoovering up all the objectives pays dividends in terms of levelling up Harry Hawker and improving his base abilities.Also, many of the French Resistance propaganda posters that must be collected, to open up the Propaganda missions, are pretty well hidden, so theres plenty of incentive to revisit the missions even when you have completed the campaign.More TrendingThere are seven main missions, along with a prologue and epilogue, and completists will end up probably spending two hours in each one, so theres plenty of gameplay, without it being intimidatingly long.If you crave originality, dont expect to find here. Sniper Elite: Resistance almost makes a virtue of giving you exactly what you would expect: a Nazi-killing romp through a magnificently recreated chunk of the Second World War. Along with that, you get challenging, tactical, and deeply satisfying gameplay thats as comfortable as a frayed old item of clothing.Pure, enjoyable escapism, in other words. It will, without doubt, delight and excite the Sniper Elite franchises existing fanbase, but its also a perfect introduction for those that have not encountered the series and a promising prologue to the eventual Sniper Elite 6.Sniper Elite: Resistance review summaryIn Short: A fully-featured mid-generation slab of enjoyable Nazi-shooting, that has only a few unique ideas but still manages to remain compelling throughout.Pros: All the expected features and options from Sniper Elite 5 but with better graphics and tons of content. The new Propaganda mode is a welcome addition, offering a fun change of pace.Cons: Few new ideas beyond Propaganda mode (whose posters are a little too well hidden). Cut scenes are not great and it can be very difficult.Score: 7/10Formats: PlayStation 5 (reviewed), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, and PCPrice: 54.99Publisher: RebellionDeveloper: RebellionRelease Date: 28th January 2025Age Rating: 16 Its probably best to stay down (Rebellion)Emailgamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below,follow us on Twitter, andsign-up to our newsletter.To submit Inbox letters and Readers Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use ourSubmit Stuff page here.For more stories like this,check our Gaming page.GameCentralSign up for exclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy

Rose Byrne isnt sure if shell be back forTMNT: Mutant Mayhems sequel. Robert Pattinson discussesMickey 17s approach to normalizing sci-fi. Plus, get a bloody, tiny tease for the return ofFinal Destination. Spoilers get! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2 In conversation with Screen Rant, Rose Byrne revealed she isnt certain shell reprise her role as Leatherhead in the next Ninja Turtles movie, despite returning for the Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesTV series at Paramount+. Im gonna call Seth [Rogen] right now. Wheres my part? I was doing a TV show version. So, Im gonna call Seth. Wheres our favorite character? Wheres Americas favorite character? Mickey 17 Speaking with Vanity Fair, Robert Pattinson praised Mickey 17 for normalizing space travel to the point of overwhelming public disinterest. I like how much it normalizes space travel. It reminds me of when all these news stories came basically saying that aliens exist on earth, after years and years and years. Literally the president basically says, Yeah, there are aliens. And everyones forgotten. Theyre on TikTok again two seconds later. Thats the attitude about space travel. Its not like what you see in normal sci-fi movies, where theres a gravitas to it. With Mickey, its just the same old shit. You go from the other side of the universe and youve still just got an awful boss. Everyones treating you like shit. Theres no respite on the other side of the universe. Its worse. The Ugly Stepsister According to Variety, an audience member at Sundance leaned over into the aisle and vomited during a screening of the Cinderella horror movie, The Ugly Stepsister. Final Destination: Bloodlines Composer Tim Wynn has finished his score for Final Destination: Bloodlines, providing us with our first glimpse at the long-awaited sequels logo. Five Nights at Freddys 2 As part of a charity stream for the Los Angeles wildfires, Youtuber Dawko (via Comic Book) shared a few behind-the-scenes images from the Five Nights at Freddys sequel, including our first look at Matthew Lillards return as William Afton. Blumhouse Blumhouse Blumhouse Superman Lex searches for the Fortress of Solitude in a new Superman TV spot. Escape from the 21st Century Finally, through sneezing, three teenagers from 1999 travel to 2019 and uncover a plot to take over the world in the trailer for Escape from the 21st Century. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

Remember when laptops were either powerful or portable, but never both? Those days are long gone, and Apples latest MacBook Air proves just how far weve come. Whether youre a student heading to class, a professional working from anywhere, or just someone who loves having the latest tech, a great laptop can make all the difference in your daily routine. And youre going to want to make time and space to grab a MacBook that can handle just about anything you need.See at AmazonHeres a deal thats worth your attention: The 15-inch MacBook Air with M3 processor is now $1,249 at Amazon, down from its regular price of $1,499. This sweet 17% discount saves you $250 on Apples latest generation of laptop innovation.The ultimate multitasking portable powerhouseThis isnt just any MacBook. Its packing the new M3 chip with an 8-core CPU and up to 10-core GPU, all while keeping that incredibly slim profile thats less than half an inch thick. The 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display makes everything look gorgeous with its billion-color support, perfect whether youre editing photos or binge-watching your favorite shows.Battery life is a game-changer here. Were talking up to 18 hours of use, meaning you can leave your charger at home and still work (or play) all day long. When you do need to juice up, theres MagSafe charging to save your laptop from those accidental cord yanks.The specs are solid too. You get 16GB of Unified Memory and a 512GB SSD mean youve got plenty of room for all your apps and files. Connectivity is covered with two Thunderbolt ports, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3. You can even hook up two external displays when the lid is closed, perfect for creating that dream workspace.For anyone deep in the Apple ecosystem, this MacBook plays super nice with your other Apple devices. The 1080p FaceTime HD camera, three-mic setup, and six-speaker system with Spatial Audio make video calls and content creation a breeze.At $1,249, this deal brings Apples latest tech down to a more approachable price point. Whether youre upgrading from an older laptop or making the switch to Mac, this combination of power, portability, and features makes it a compelling option at this discounted price.If youre ready to go ahead and pull the trigger on a new laptop, youll want to make sure you snag this one before its no longer on sale. Get it while you can and enjoy those savings. They dont come around often for MacBooks.See at Amazon

From Colonization to Le Corbusier: Was Modernism in India an Imposition or an Invitation?Save this picture!Gandhi Bhawan. Pierre Jeanneret. Image Fernanda AntonioWhen India gained independence in 1947, the nation faced a decision that would determine the course of its architectural future: brick or concrete. A seemingly mundane choice of material was rooted in a deeper philosophical divide between two potential outcomes for post-colonial India's built environment. Pioneering figures in India's struggle for independence held opposing views - Mahatma Gandhi advocated for traditional craftsmanship while Jawaharlal Nehru embraced modernism. The architecture one sees in the subcontinent today is a mosaic of both, begging the question: was modernism in India a foreign imposition or a celebrated import?Save this picture!The British, upon colonizing India, set in force modernist architectural principles in the forms of stark geometric forms and stripped-down aesthetics, a stark contrast to the regions elaborate and ornamental traditional buildings. Government buildings, railway stations, and administrative centers were symbols of colonial power, their modernist vocabulary serving as a visual reminder of British authority.Colonial powers wielded modernist architecture as a "civilizing" force, presenting it as the embodiment of rationality and progress while implicitlyand sometimes explicitlycasting traditional Indian architecture as excessive and backward. The rejection of ornamentation, a cornerstone of modernist philosophy, struck at the heart of Indian art and craft. While European modernists like Le Corbusier preached "less is more," vernacular Indian architecture had always understood that ornamentation was more than decorationit was a language. Carved details and geometric patterns carried cultural meanings and sacred symbolism. The colonial dismissal of these elements as superfluous effectively silenced centuries of architectural narrative. Related Article Learnings from Collective Housing in India This architectural subjugation was particularly evident in the planning of New Delhi by Edwin Lutyens. While Lutyens incorporated some Indian elements, he fundamentally transformed them, toning down traditional ornamentation to create what he considered a more civilized interpretation. The Indo-Saracenic style offered a template for the uncomfortable hybrids that would follow.Save this picture!The impact of this architectural colonization extended far beyond the colonial period. Post-independence Indian architects, educated in modernist principles, often continue to hold onto colonial architectural values. While political independence had been achieved, architectural expression remained colonized.Save this picture!Post-independence, India's first Prime Minister Nehru's modernist vision initially dominated India's architectural landscape. The commissioning of Le Corbusier to design Chandigarhthe new capital of Punjabmarked a decisive embrace of modernist principles. However, what emerged wasn't simply a transplantation of European modernism. Instead, practical limitations and cultural preferences created something entirely new.Concrete, the material symbol of this modernist vision, reveals this transformation. While favored for its associations with progress and its ability to house refugees quickly after Partition, its implementation took on distinctly local characteristics. Transportation limitations made off-site mass production impractical. Instead, India's abundance of manual labor led to on-site, hand-crafted constructiontransforming industrial processes into a form of craftwork. Unlike the harsh Brutalist architecture of Europe, South Asian modernism often carried a more human touch.Save this picture!Save this picture!However, the embrace of modernism came at a cost. Traditional building crafts and knowledge systems, already marginalized under colonial rule, found themselves further sidelined in the rush toward modernization. The emphasis on industrial materials and construction techniques meant that centuries-old building traditions faced obsolescence.Save this picture!This complex relationship with modernism created what scholar Vikramaditya Prakash calls a "double bind." Post-colonial India found itself caught between two competing imperatives: the need to be authentically "Indian" and the desire to participate in global modernity. However, in practice, this tension often produced creative solutions rather than paralysis.The question is no longer whether modernism was imposed or invitedit was clearly bothbut rather how to move forward with this mixed inheritance. Contemporary architects in the region are finding new ways to engage with this legacy, creating works that acknowledge both the promises and failures of modernism while forging new paths. The path forward requires more than simply incorporating traditional elements into modern buildings or rejecting modernism entirely. True architectural decolonization demands understanding modernism as part of South Asia's own historical narrativewith all its contradictions and complexities. This includes questioning not just the assumed superiority of modernist principles but also simplistic calls for return to tradition.Save this picture!India's experience with modernism demonstrates how architectural ideas transform as they travel across cultures. Rather than being passive recipients of European modernism, countries like India actively reinterpreted and reimagined modernist principles through local conditions and needs. The result wasn't a poor imitation of European modernism, but rather a unique architectural expression that realized modernist ideals in a holistic sense.This article is part of an ArchDaily series titled India: Building for Billions, where wepopulation rise, urbanization, and economic growth on India's built environment. Through the series, we explore local and international innovations responding to India's urban growth. We also talk to the architects, builders, and community, seeking to underline their personal experiences. As always, at ArchDaily, we highly appreciate the input of our readers. If you think we should feature a certain project, please submit your suggestions.This article is part of the ArchDaily Topics: 100 Years of Modernism. Every month we explore a topic in-depth through articles, interviews, news, and architecture projects. We invite you to learn more about our ArchDaily Topics. And, as always, at ArchDaily we welcome the contributions of our readers; if you want to submit an article or project, contact us. Related Article Learnings from Collective Housing in India Image gallerySee allShow lessAbout this authorAnkitha GattupalliAuthorCite: Ankitha Gattupalli. "From Colonization to Le Corbusier: Was Modernism in India an Imposition or an Invitation?" 27 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1026202/from-colonization-to-le-corbusier-was-modernism-in-india-an-imposition-or-an-invitation&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

Final Call: Seize the Opportunity to Join Sustainability's Leading ChangemakersSponsored ContentSave this picture!Courtesy of Holcim Foundation AwardsThe clock is ticking for architects, urban planners, and engineers to submit their groundbreaking projects to the Holcim Foundation Awards. With the entry deadline of February 11, 2025, at 14:00 hrs UTC, this is the final opportunity to gain global recognition and compete for a share of the USD 1 million prize pool. The awards ceremony will take place at the Venice Forum on November 20, 2025 and winners are invited to attend.The Holcim Foundation Awards stand out as the world's most significant and long-standing global prize for sustainable design. The competition is Free to Enter and welcomes client-supported projects in the detailed design phase that are yet to be realized. Projects under construction are also eligible, as long as they are not completed before the deadline. This unique focus on projects in the detailed design phase distinguishes the awards from other competitions.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Winning a Holcim Foundation Award means more than just financial reward. It is an opportunity to have your project evaluated by leading global architectural figures, and be recognized for advancing sustainable construction. The awards focus on projects that demonstrate a holistic response to human development goals, and regenerating natural systems, through four interdependent goals: Uplifting Places: Creating beautiful and contextually relevant structures. Healthy Planet: Minimising resource use and emissions, whilst restoring biodiversity. Thriving Communities: Fostering inclusive and affordable living environments. Viable Economics: Combining short-term feasibility with long-term circular value creation. Entry details: Submissions are made using a web-based form, providing project information in English, including: A sustainability summary Project design team details Project images Technical drawings WORDS WITH WINNERSThe Holcim Foundation's "Words with Winners" Archaeological Center Augusta Raurica This project, by Karamuk Kuo Architects in Switzerland, demonstrates a flexible structural system for a Roman ruin site. The design prioritizes a holistic approach to sustainability, with a lightweight steel structure, simple ventilation systems, and the use of clay plaster for humidity control. The building is designed to preserve the ruins beneath it.Billion Bricks' project: This project is a self-financing housing solution for the homeless in the Philippines, which doubles as a 2.5MW solar plant. It is a carbon-negative community that provides homes with water harvesting, grey-water treatment, and vegetable gardens, using a dry assembly structure for minimal material use. The project empowers women by ensuring that the homes are owned by them. UCLA Margo Leavin Graduate Art Studios: This project by Johnston Marklee in Los Angeles, is an adaptive reuse of a former factory. It extends the lifecycle of an existing structure, by removing obsolete structures, creating interconnected spaces, and constructing a new roof. The design incorporates natural light and passive ventilation.Save this picture!LAST CALLThese winning projects showcase the diverse and innovative ways that sustainable design can transform our world. By entering the 2025 Holcim Foundation Awards, you have the chance to join this illustrious cast of sustainability changemakers and to contribute to the creation of a more sustainable and equitable future.Save this picture!Don't miss this opportunity to have your project recognized on a global stage.The deadline is fast approaching February 11, 2025. For more information and to submit your entry, visit the Holcim Foundation Awards website.Image gallerySee allShow lessCite: "Final Call: Seize the Opportunity to Join Sustainability's Leading Changemakers" 27 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1026106/final-call-seize-the-opportunity-to-join-sustainabilitys-leading-changemakers&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream