Last month, HBO canceled Westworld after four seasons, and now, WarnerMedia plans to pull the series from its streaming library altogether. According to Variety, HBO Max also plans to remove The Nevers from its catalog. Joss Whedon created the latter show, which premiered in 2021 and was supposed to premiere the second half of Season 1 next year. Sources told the trade those remaining episodes may air on another platform. HBO Max’s decision to pull Westworld and The Nevers also follows one announced on the same day, to rescind its Season 2 renewal of the Jake Johnson and Ophelia Lovibond-starring Minx and instead cancel the comedy instead. Season…
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Samuel L. Jackson is identified with Quentin Tarantino’s movies more than any other actor. To date, he has appeared in five of Tarantino’s films: Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown, Kill Bill: Vol. 2, Django Unchained, and The Hateful Eight, half of the director’s entire filmography. (Jackson also narrates Inglorious Basterds if you want to count that too.)But as simpatico as Jackson and Tarantino are as collaborators, they don’t see eye to eye on everything. As super-spy Nick Fury, Jackson has been one of the cornerstones of the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2008’s Iron Man, and Tarantino recently criticized the “Marvel-ization” of Hollywood, and claimed the actors who play their signature superheroes are “not movie…
The first match of the men’s football World Cup kicked off in Qatar on 20 November, when the temperature was expected to be around 30 °C and humidity approaching 60%. When Qatar first won the bid to host the tournament 12 years ago, extreme heat was one of several concerns; since then, the average annual temperature in the country has risen by around 1°C. The 2022 tournament is the first to be held in November, to avoid Qatar’s hot summer. But how will the footballers fare? And does the tournament hold lessons for how sport more generally can adapt to a warming world? The most telling measure when it…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write A Nice Place Full of Good People? In February of 2018, I attempted suicide and was illegally held in a psych ward for seventeen days. I had always wanted to be an author but had never finished any manuscripts. Upon being discharged I decided to turn the experience into something productive and chronicle the time I spent there. I spent the next month in a hurried panic, desperately trying to get my time there on to the page before it faded from memory. If you had to pick theme…
the long-awaited return of the hit comedy series Party Down has a premiere date! Starz revealed Wednesday that the new season will premiere on Friday, February 24 at midnight on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms and internationally on the LIONSGATE+ premium streaming platform in the UK, Brazil and Latin America. On linear, it will debut on STARZ at 9:00 PM ET/PT in the U.S. and Canada. The third season will consist of six new episodes. Here’s the official logline: Ten years later, most of the Party Down catering team have moved on, including actor/bartender Henry Pollard (Adam Scott, “Severance,” “Parks…
You know what never goes out of style? Sparkling white teeth. You can stock up on all the whitening pens on the market, but sometimes, you can’t beat a classic. The tried-and-true when it comes to removing stubborn stains and yellow tones are the Crest 3D Whitestrips. And today, they’re 35% off on Amazon.Crest 3D WhitestripsCrest 3D WhitestripsNow 35% OffThese whitestrips couldn’t be easier to use. All you have to do is remove the strip from its protective backing, place them on your teeth, then wait 30 minutes and you’re done. You can use these white strips every day to…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will start a series of test flights for India’s maiden human space flight mission from February next year, a senior official said on Thursday.The space agency also plans to deploy the heavy lift Chinook helicopter and the C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft for testing the crew module, which will carry astronauts into the orbit for three days as part of the Gaganyaan human space flight mission, R Umamaheshwaran, Director of ISRO’s Human Space Flight Centre said.Addressing the India Space Congress, he said scientists at ISRO had completed the design of the Environment Control System, which…
by Louis Kusi Frimpong, Matthew Abunyewah, Seth Asare Okyere and Stephen Kofi Diko, The Conversation Property address has long been a problem in Ghana. Credit: Wikimedia Commons Smart urbanism is about using digital technologies to address urban problems. Across the continent, digital technologies and smart initiatives have been applied in myriad ways, including crime control, urban planning and traffic management. It hasn’t always worked, however. Sometimes these initiatives have failed because the technologies weren’t well integrated into the local context. Or policies didn’t pay attention to social realities and technical requirements. Ghana presents one such example. The country launched a…
The xx are reissuing their second album, Coexist, for its 10th anniversary. Out now digitally and January 13 on clear vinyl, the reissue includes live versions of “Angels,” “Chained,” “Reunion,” and “Sunset,” which you can hear below.The xx’s latest album, I See You, came out at the beginning of 2017. All three xx members have now released solo music, with Oliver Sim putting out debut album Hideous Bastard this year. Romy’s album is still in the works, but she returned with a solo song called “Strong” last week. Jamie xx, too, has been busy this year, releasing a track called…
Easy Rider was a landmark counterculture film from the late ’60s, but perhaps a modern update could work. The current rightsholders think so, anyway. The original film was penned by Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, and Terry Southern. It showcased the changing cultural landscape at the end of the ’60s and the hippie era through the story of a pair of drug smuggling bikers traveling through the American South.Easy Rider became a surprise smash in 1969, not only launching Fonda and Hopper’s careers in Hollywood (along with a relatively unknown co-star named Jack Nicholson), but helping fuel a whole wave of American movies…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Forged of Fire? A love for all things fantasy and Anne Rice. If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Forged of Fire, what would they be? Play with Fire. What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write? Fantasy and Historical romance. Both to read and to write! What books are on your TBR pile right now? Fire and Blood by George RR Martin. What scene in your book was your favorite to write? The battle scene…
Brad William Henke, the actor known for roles like Desi Piscatella, the prison guard in Orange Is the New Black, has died at the age of 56. A representative for the actor revealed he died in his sleep on Tuesday, November 27, but no cause of death was revealed. “Brad was an incredibly kind man of joyous energy,” Matt DelPiano, Henke’s manager, told TMZ. “A very talented actor, he loved being a part of this community….and we loved him back. Our thoughts are with his wife and family.” Brad William Henke in Orange Is the New Black (Credit: JoJo Whilden…
Squeegee starts with taxonomic classification using Kraken to determine a set of candidate contaminant species. Reads from the input data are aligned to the representative genomes of the candidate contaminant species using Bowtie2 in multi-alignment mode. It also calculates the pairwise Mash distance for all the samples. Then, it combines the prevalence score, the Mash distance, as well as the breadth/depth of genome coverage of the candidates to predict potential contaminants. Credit: Nature Communications (2022). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-34409-z One of the major challenges in microbiome science has been distinguishing what is a potential environmental contaminant from a true, bona fide microbiome…
After a feature on the affordable beauty products that I love just as much as their high-end counterparts, I had an influx of questions coming from friends and colleagues about what other beauty dupes were lurking on the shelves of the high street. Well, it turns out there are plenty.Today, I’m going to be honing in on skincare—mainly because when it comes to my beauty routine, this is where most of my money goes. Skin is big business in the industry, and generally, I think there’s a perception that spending more money on a skincare product means that it will work more…
Social media giant Meta India’s Vice President and Managing Director Ajit Mohan at a Delhi-based think tank event on Thursday lauded the Indian government and its policy, regarding the Internet and its security.”We welcome government regulation. In India, the government has been vocal about holding companies accountable for internet safety and we are fully aligned with this agenda,” Ajit Mohan said.Meta owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, among other products and services. It was formerly known as Facebook.”The way the Indian government has promoted internet services in the country and practically digital services, it is a remarkable work and it is a…
SoundCloud Holdings GmbH and its subsidiaries reported revenue in 2021 of 230.7 million euros ($273 million at the average exchange rate in 2021 of 1.18308), up 19% from the prior year, according to audited financial statements published by the privately held company in Germany on Tuesday (Dec. 13). SoundCloud, which originally gained popularity for its embeddable streaming widget, has a unique business model that mixes tools for music creators and listening for fans. Fan revenue — from advertising and subscriptions — improved 16.6% to 143.3 million euros ($170 million), or 62.2% of total revenue, down from 63.5% in 2020. Revenue…
The non-binary subtext of Wolfwalkers 3 && args[2] === 2 && typeof args[3] === ‘boolean’ ) { gdprApplies = args[3]; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](‘set’, true); } } } else if (args[0] === ‘ping’) { var retr = { gdprApplies: gdprApplies, cmpLoaded: false, cmpStatus: ‘stub’ }; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](retr); } } else { if(args[0] === ‘init’ && typeof args[3] === ‘object’) { args[3] = { …args[3], tag_version: ‘V2’ }; } queue.push(args); } } function postMessageEventHandler(event) { var msgIsString = typeof event.data === ‘string’; var json = {}; try { if (msgIsString) { json =…
The Boston piano bar where Edward Nardell sings cabaret songs would typically be an ideal setting for airborne diseases to spread. But Nardell and his audience are protected from the COVID-19 pandemic by the far-ultraviolet (UV) lights that he had installed to shine down from the ceiling. Far UV is an emerging form of germicidal UV (GUV) irradiation, a well-established disinfection technology and growing resource in the battle against the virus SARS-CoV-2 and other pathogens that can spread easily through the air in enclosed spaces. Indoor air safety begins with ventilation but it usually can’t end there, says Nardell, a…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write A Spying Eye? I was researching stolen art for ideas for book six of the series and came upon the Ghent Altarpiece. I quickly realized that wrapping the mystery around this famous piece of art would be perfect. Not only was a portion of it really stolen in 1934, but it was coveted by Hitler for very bizarre reasons, which added to the drama of the story. AND, best of all, the panel that was stolen in 1934 has never been recovered, which gave me a lot of wiggle…
prime videoThree PinesLouise Penny’s best-selling Inspector Gamache mysteries come to streaming TV in an adaptation starring an understated Alfred Molina (Spider-Man) as the unusually thoughtful Chief Inspector, who’s assigned with his team to investigate a puzzling murder (the first of several) in the remote and gossipy Quebec village of Three Pines. Each mystery comprises two episodes (dropping weekly, eight over four Fridays), with a continuing storyline involving the disappearance and murders of Indigenous women, which becomes an obsession for Gamache even at the risk of his career. Apple TvSlow HorsesThe deliciously droll spy thriller adapted from Mick Herron’s terrific book…
After a brief survey of the editorial team, I surmised that Marks and Spencer, H&M and Mango are the three high-street stores that are particularly acing party dressing this year, with all manner of expensive-looking fabrics, silhouettes and finishes hitting the shelves. At the top of my personal wish list is H&M’s satin suit with a chic double-breasted fit and slouchy style. I’m also eyeing Mango’s studded faux leather trousers as an alternative to the party dress.So without further ado, I present you with the party pieces from M&S, H&M and Mango that are making my heart race this December. Scroll down to see and shop my faves.…
Zach Edwards, an independent privacy and security researcher, says that “sensitive technology cannot be haphazardly sold to any company, in any country in the world.”“While Corellium is a reverse-engineering tool that doesn’t intrinsically create risks through its sale, the core purpose of the tool is to reverse malware,” Edwards says. “And if you sell the product to malware developers in countries averse to Western interests, we should assume that this tool will be used to improve malware.”A person who tried Corellium in the past, who asked to remain anonymous because they were not allowed to speak to the press, says…
The sponge-like structure of the chip (in gray) was produced with salt crystals. In the lab, it is colonized by the red microorganisms within a few days. Credit: Institute for Biological Interfaces-1, KIT From human intestines to the bottom of the sea, microorganisms populate nearly any habitat, no matter how hostile it is. Their great variety of survival strategies is of huge potential in biotechnology. Most of these organisms, however, are unknown, because they cannot be cultivated. To make better use of this “microbial dark matter,” a team of researchers from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has now developed a…
Megan Thee Stallion appeared in Los Angeles court Tuesday (Dec. 13) on the second day of the closely-watched trial over whether Tory Lanez shot her in the foot on July 12, 2020. The rapper was met with a legion of her supporters at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, several of whom held a big, black “WE STAND WITH MEGAN” banner during a rally that was organized by non-profit The Gathering of Justice in conjunction with multiple women’s and violence prevention organizations. The Grammy winner arrived at the courthouse wearing a blunt shoulder bob and bold purple suit —…
Well, it turns out The Super Mario Bros. Movie isn’t just a movie of the old Super Mario Bros. game. The latest trailer for the upcoming animated film reveals that the movie also includes segments inspired by Donkey Kong, Super Smash Bros., and even Super Mario Kart.You can watch the trailer below. It also features Chris Pratt as the voice of Mario, and while the first teaser for the film drew some criticism from fans who complained that Pratt did not sound like the real Mario (the “real” Mario, like he is a person who exists in our universe), this one does sound a bit more at…
Harley’s Harlequin Heart “As she ran her hand down my left leg, she suddenly looked frightened. Repeatedly stroking, glancing at my face, back and forth, I could tell something was wrong.” That’s Harley, our dog narrator in Christina Jaeger’s touching book, Harley’s Harlequin Heart, describing his reaction to his owner, Christy, realizing that Harley had a serious disease. Harley’s Harlequin Heart shows where the power of love can overcome the adversity that’s part of every life journey, and teach us how, together with our furry friends, we can make the world a better place. The author recently sat down with…
Dear Edward will be available to stream on Apple TV+ in early 2023. Apple TV+ today announced that the highly anticipated drama series written and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Jason Katims, will make its global debut with the first three episodes of its 10-episode first season on Friday, February 3, 2023. One new episode will then be available weekly, every Friday through March 24, 2023. Adapted from Ann Napolitano’s bestselling, acclaimed novel, “Dear Edward is a heartbreaking, life-affirming, and uplifting story about survival, resilience, connection, and the examination of what makes us human,” Apple TV+ teases. Hailing from…
Winter in New York is no walk in the park. I know this from experience, firstly because I grew up in Chicago and know what a brutal winter looks (and feels) like, and secondly because I’ve experienced my fair share in New York over the last five years. Really, the only way to get through it is to dress the part, which I’ve only been able to do because I study those around me who all seem to do it with ease. New York City is full of savvy dressers who always make looking good appear easy even in the worst weather situations, whether it’s 37ºC in August and the…
Global police agency Interpol said it was preparing for the risk that online immersive environments — the “metaverse” — could create new kinds of cybercrime and allow existing crime to take place on a larger scale.Interpol’s member countries have raised concerns about how to prepare for possible metaverse crime, Madan Oberoi, Interpol’s executive director for technology and innovation, told Reuters.”Some of the crimes may be new to this medium, some of the existing crimes will be enabled by the medium and taken to a new level,” he said.Phishing and scams could operate differently when augmented reality and virtual reality are involved,…
When it comes to studying food and diet, it’s difficult to know what people are eating — let alone their risk of disease caused by what they eat. Doctors and researchers usually ask people to fill out a long-from food frequency questionnaire that estimates caloric intake, food groups and nutrients. That relies on a person’s memory and may not provide the most accurate picture. However, a research team led by a Michigan Medicine cardiologist have found a method using molecular profiling and machine learning to develop blood-based dietary signatures that more accurately predict both diet and the risk of cardiovascular…