It’s been a frustrating week for the people associated with Leslie Grace’s Batgirl. The $70 million+ movie was officially scrapped earlier this week, despite being in post-production. At the time, there were unconfirmed reports the decision was based on the quality of the movie as opposed to the restructuring at Warner Bros. Discovery. “We have done a reset” CEO David Zaslav said Thursday during an investors call. “There will be a team with a 10-year plan focusing just on DC,” he said. “It’s very similar to the structure that Alan Horn and Bob Iger put together effectively with [Marvel Studios…
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By Robyn Chowdhury A24 Everything Everywhere All At Once Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert Now playing in cinemasAdvertisement CHAOTIC sci-fi adventure is the heart of Everything Everywhere All At Once, a movie as touching as it is thrilling. It follows Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh) as she takes on the burden of saving the multiverse. On her journey, she meets, fights and loves the many different versions of those closest to her, showing us that family isn’t just one-dimensional. We are introduced quickly to the mania of Evelyn’s life: her damaged relationships with daughter Joy (Stephanie Hsu) and husband Waymond (Ke Huy…
As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. When it comes to quality and fit, Summersalt’s swimwear is one of our favorites on the market. The brand often teams up with the coolest designers, like Diane von Furstenberg, to create the most stunning, eye-catching designs. If your summertime vibe is all about flirty florals and charming ruffles, then you need the limited-edition Rifle Paper Co. x Summersalt Summer 2022 swim collection in…
Applicants for EPA carbon-storage permits must persuade the agency that they can contain both the plume of injected carbon dioxide and a secondary plume of saltwater that the CO2 displaces from the rock—what drilling engineers call the pressure pulse. The EPA requires evidence that neither plume will contaminate drinking water while a project is operating and for a default period of 50 years after CO2 injection stops—but the agency can decide to shorten or lengthen that for a particular project. Stream employs a well-heeled team, including oil industry veterans and a former top EPA official, to shepherd the permit application, which…
We are outraged by the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe V. Wade, ending the federal constitutional right to abortion, affecting millions across the country.$1 of every ticket sold for our US Fall 2022 shows will be donated to ARC Southeast, an organization that provides funding and logistical support to ensure Southerners receive safe and compassionate reproductive care including abortion services.$1 of every ticket sold for our Bonner Springs, Kansas show will be donated to Kansas Abortion Fund, an organization that provides assistance to Kansans in need of financial support to obtain abortion services.ARC Southeast provides funding and logistical support to…
Human Flowers of Flesh – first-look review 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) {…
In a new proof-of-concept study led by Dr. Mark Walker at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Medicine, researchers are pioneering the use of a unique Artificial Intelligence-based deep learning model as an assistive tool for the rapid and accurate reading of ultrasound images. The goal of the team’s study was to demonstrate the potential for deep-learning architecture to support early and reliable identification of cystic hygroma from first trimester ultrasound scans. Cystic hygroma is an embryonic condition that causes the lymphatic vascular system to develop abnormally. It’s a rare and potentially life-threatening disorder that leads to fluid swelling around…
04 Aug 2022 Books To Read If You Like The Flight Attendant The Flight Attendant is a mystery thriller television series featuring Kaley Cuoco that’s based on the novel of the same name by author Chris Bohjalia. If you’ve already binged the second season and are looking for even more mystery, thriller, and suspense, then these authors have the perfect new releases for you! Dark Tide (Fin Fleming Sea Adventure Thrillers Book 3) by Sharon Ward Release Date: May 26, 2022 Fin Fleming, chief underwater photographer at famed oceanography institute RIO, discovers her friends Gus and Theresa are missing, and…
Surface is the exhilarating, unique psychological thriller you never knew you needed in your life. The latest Apple TV+ original has come out of the gates swinging for the fences, taking the audience on a ride that has you constantly wondering who’s telling the truth and who’s straight up lying to you. Stephan James is a part of the spectacular ensemble that brings this story to life, and we got a chance to speak with him about what attracted him to the role of the mysterious Baden, what it was like shooting with that cast, and how he’d describe the…
As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s fashionable honeymoon in Paris continues, with the singer serving up plenty of street style inspiration. Upon leaving the Hotel de Crillon on Wednesday, July 27, Lopez brought her signature touch to a ’70s look, finishing light-wash blue flared jeans and a voluminous white blouse with her go-to leather Gucci T-strap pumps. To cinch her waist, she opted for a…
A US-backed campaign is giving Russians access to anti-censor software to dodge Moscow’s crackdown on dissent against its invasion of Ukraine, involved groups told AFP.Russia has intensified its restrictions on independent media since attacking its neighbor in February, with journalists under threat of prosecution for criticising the invasion or for even referring to it as a war.The US government-backed Open Technology Fund is paying out money to a handful of American firms providing virtual private networks (VPNs) free of charge to millions of Russians, who can then use them to visit websites blocked by censors.Traditional VPN software creates what is…
As promised, Megan Thee Stallion has dropped her new single “Pressurelicious,” which features guest vocals from Future. Megan has been teasing the track since last month, but she officially announced the release date and single art yesterday on her social media channels. The track was produced by HitKidd and arrived three hours before a typical midnight release “since it already leaked lol,” as Megan explained. Listen to “Pressurelicious” below.Megan discussed her next album in a recent cover story interview with Rolling Stone, where she also teased “Pressurelicious” for the first time, discussing Future’s presence on the new track. “He just…
Cate Blanchett is smoking in our first look at Todd Field’s new film 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 =…
You reach over a stove to pick up a pot. What you didn’t realize was that the burner was still on. Ouch! That painful accident probably taught you a lesson. It’s adaptive to learn from unexpected events so that we don’t repeat our mistakes. Our brain may be primed to pay extra attention when we are surprised. In a recent Nature study, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology found evidence that a hormone, noradrenaline, alters brain activity—and an animal’s subsequent behavior—in these startling moments. Noradrenaline is one of several chemicals that can flood the brain with powerful signals. Past…
04 Aug 2022 Get Lost In These Literary Fiction Reads Spend your last days of summer getting lost in one of these magnificent reads! These literary fiction books from authors Vincent L. Howard, Adam Langer, Gillian McAllister, and more are sure to whisk you away on these hot summer days. Crossroads: The Long Way Home by Vincent L. Howard Release Date: July 7, 2022 On a fateful day in his young life, a Southeast San Diego teenager is presented with five different paths. Each choice leads to a completely different future… but how will he decide which path is the…
The Justified revival paused production after the occupants of two cars, who were engaged in a gun fight, crashed through barricades on set. Justified: City Primeval was filming in Chicago near Douglass Park when the cars came hurtling through on the evening of Wednesday, July 20, Variety reports. None of the cast or crew members was injured in the incident, and production plans to commence on Monday, July 25. This is the second incident of unrelated gun violence occurring on a TV set this week. On Tuesday, July 19, parking enforcement worker Johnny Pizarro was shot and killed while inside…
A recent lawsuit has grabbed headlines and raised consumer concerns with its claim that Skittles, the popular many-colored candies, contain “a known toxin”: the chemical titanium dioxide. The suit, filed by a consumer in July against Skittles manufacturer Mars, notes that the European Union is banning titanium dioxide as a food additive. But in the U.S., Canada and many other countries, titanium dioxide is still deemed safe for consumption, within regulated amounts. So what does the science actually say about the chemical, which is also used in cosmetics and sunscreens? Scientific American reached out to several toxicologists who have studied…
Coat, $2,465, and belt, $285, Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini. Eyewear, $770, Gucci. Ring, $15,800, Bulgari. Tights, $100, Undercover. Photography by Royal Gilbert Thanks to “Stranger Things,” Sink spent most of her teen years in the spotlight. But underneath all the glitz and glam, she’s just your average 20-year-old who prefers baggy jeans to ball gowns. By Annika Lautens Date July 28, 2022 Don’t get Sadie Sink started on High School Musical. “You just say the word and I can sing all the lyrics of ‘I Want It All’ from the third movie,” she laughs, describing her love of the iconic…
Alan Tudyk is no stranger to the world of sci-fi. The actor made a name for himself in space-heavy projects like Firefly and Serenity before zooming into shows and movies like I, Robot and Transformers: Dark Of The Moon. He’s made a web series about fan conventions, and he’s even the voice of a Star Wars droid: K-2SO.In other words, Tudyk has sci-fi bonafides. He loves the genre wholeheartedly and is committed to its success—and not just because his currently airing Syfy fish-out-of water-comedy, Resident Alien, just got picked up for a third season. The dude’s got taste. WIRED asked…
Colombian pop singer Shakira has opted to go to trial instead of accepting a deal offered by Spanish prosecutors to settle allegations she defrauded Spain’s government of 14.5 million euros ($15 million) in taxes, her public relations team said Wednesday (July 27). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Shakira, 45, “trusts her innocence and chooses to leave the issue in the hands of the law,” the PR firm Llorente y Cuenca said in a statement. Spanish prosecutors charged the singer in 2018 with failing to pay 14.5 million euros in taxes on…
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav recently unveiled the 10-year plan for DC. It’s no secret that a lot of DC Comics properties have been underutilized, and even the films that have been released are notoriously hit-or-miss. The DCEU hasn’t really known what to do ever since Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy finished up. As a result, they’re taking things in a new direction.David Zaslav assured DC fans that the company understands the state of things and that they’re taking steps to move things in a positive new direction. He said the following during a recent earnings call:“You look at Batman, Superman, Wonder…
04 Aug 2022 Books to Read if You Like The Mortal Instruments Series The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare is well known to the readers of the fantasy genre. If you haven’t read this series, we highly recommend it, as there is plenty of action, adventure, and creatures of all shapes and origin throughout, to keep readers intrigued. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in a new world filled with action, adventure, and more, then these new fantasy and science fiction books are a must read! Sins of the Father (The Victorious Redemption Book 1) by Michael Anderle Release…
Big Sky is not slowing down. We’ve already had countless mysteries over the course of two seasons, and looking ahead to Season 3, we’re getting another new mystery. ABC dropped a chilling teaser this week for Big Sky Season 3, and the clip confirms the series will have a new subtitle. It is referred to as Big Sky: Deadly Trails, which may well be an attempt to entice new viewers or viewers who fled when some of the mysteries dragged on too long. There’s a lot to look forward to on Big Sky Season 3, and the official teaser is…
Discarded electronics are piling up fast, pushing researchers to explore creative ways to reduce the resulting trash, known as e-waste. Now one team has crafted a water-activated disposable battery made of paper and other sustainable materials. The wires, screens and batteries that make up our devices—not to mention the plastic, metal and other materials that encase them—are filling up landfills with hazardous debris. Some e-waste is relatively large: old flip phones, air conditioners and radios, to name just a few common items. Other e-waste is more insidious, such as electronic single-use medical diagnostic kits, environmental sensors and smart labels that…
Photography courtesy of Artizans 4/22. Graphic by Leo Tapel This is Texture Talk, a column that deep dives into the dynamic world of curly hair, from crowns of curls that are free flowing to strands that are tucked away in a protective style. By Lauren Knowles Date July 28, 2022 The world of curls is vast; kinks, coils, cuts and braids barely scratch the surface of natural hair possibilities. Mindful of the lack of natural hair education and styling capabilities in the beauty industry, curl-informed stylists across Canada have been filling the gap with specialized salons catered to textured haircare…
Whenever a term from the world of video games enters broader society, it’s a safe bet that it’s not for a good reason. Loot boxes—like Hot Coffee or Gamergate—don’t buck this trend. For at least the past five years, driven by a mix of grassroots Reddit organizing and parental horror stories—“my teen spent £6,000 on FIFA cards”—these randomized prize draws have attracted the world’s ire; in several countries, they’re now illegal. Last week, after a 22-month consultation, the UK government decided that loot boxes will not be regulated under betting laws. Despite finding a link between these systems and problem…
How dare you meddle with rock and metal perfection!There are some songs that should never be covered, be it because they were done perfectly the first time or because that initial version is irrefutably synonymous with its creator.Well, that’s what many music fans believe, anyway. As usual, rules were meant to be broken, and that applies here, too.Yes, many attempts to reimagine ostensibly untouchable compositions fail (just listen to Kayne West’s butchering of “Bohemian Rhapsody” or Scissor Sisters’ blasphemous revision of “Comfortably Numb”).That said, the following 10 tracks prove how feasible it is to do it well. We aren’t saying…
The Venice Film Festival unveils a jam-packed lineup for 2022 – Little White Lies 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…
Vegetation in the Caatinga (Morro do Chapeu, Bahia State, Brazil). Credit: Toby Pennington A new “resilience sensing system” can identify ecosystems that are in danger of collapse, research shows. The system uses satellites to spot areas of concern—including those at risk of “tipping points”—and can also measure the success of conservation and restoration efforts. Resilient ecosystems have a greater ability to recover shocks such as droughts, fires and floods—so a decline in resilience makes an ecosystem more vulnerable. The research team, led by the Global Systems Institute (GSI) at the University if Exeter, have developed a prototype sensing system. Its…
I’ve been going through the incredible responses to a survey on what tools and information would be helpful for fighting back against book bans. One thing that popped up was having quick templates and guides to action for folks who want to do something but don’t know where to begin. Today, let’s look at how to talk at school board and library board meetings. There is a downloadable template included, as well as a shareable graphic for social media. Why Talk at a School or Library Board Meeting Every public school and library board meeting provides time for citizens to…