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‘Squid Game’ Season 3: Player 456 has showdown with Front Man in trailer

The gritty two-minute trailer shows Gi-hun finally learning the devastating truth behind the Front Man’s identity, which the audience already knows: It’s In-ho, who pretended to be a Squid Game competitor and Gi-hun’s friend in Season 2 Los Angeles: The makers of “Squid Game” have unveiled the trailer of the third and final season of the series, where player 456 Gi-hun, essayed by Lee Jung-jae, will continue fighting to end the game after the Front Man, essayed by Lee Byung-hun, killed his best friend, Jung-bae in Season 2. The gritty two-minute trailer shows Gi-hun finally learning the devastating truth behind the Front Man’s identity, which the audience already knows: It’s In-ho, who pretended to be a Squid Game competitor and Gi-hun’s friend in Season 2. Gi-hun begins the trailer frantically demanding a group of guards, “Why didn’t you kill me? Why did you keep me alive? Why did you let me…

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Taylor Swift regains control of her music, buys back first 6 albums

The pop star said she purchased her catalog of recordings — originally released through Big Machine Records — from their most recent owner, the private equity firm Shamrock Capital. She did not disclose the amount New York: Taylor Swift has regained control over her entire body of work. In a lengthy note posted to her official website on Friday, Swift announced: “All of the music I’ve ever made now belongs to me.” The pop star said she purchased her catalog of recordings — originally released through Big Machine Records — from their most recent owner, the private equity firm Shamrock Capital. She did not disclose the amount. In recent years, Swift has been rerecording and releasing her first six albums in an attempt to regain control of her music. “I can’t thank you enough for helping to reunite me with this art that I have dedicated my life to, but have…

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Scarlett Johansson discusses road ahead in acting

Johansson said she remains committed to acting in projects she’d personally enjoy watching, even as she makes her directorial debut with the new drama film Eleanor and the Great Los Angeles: Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson said she remains committed to acting in projects she’d personally enjoy watching, even as she makes her directorial debut with the new drama film Eleanor the Great. The 40-year-old actress stepped behind the camera for the first time on the drama film, which follows 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein, who moves to New York after years living with her late best friend many States away to live with her daughter and forms an unlikely friendship with a 19-year-old journalism student. Johansson will be seen on screen in the upcoming film ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ as covert operative Zora Bennett and although she found directing to be creatively rewarding, she still is up for roles in the right movies, reports…

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Jenna finds her ‘Wednesday’ schoolgirl uniform ‘very patronising’

The actress said that ‘Wednesday’ has placed her in a difficult spot in her career as she tries to be taken seriously as an actress Los Angeles: “Wednesday” star Jenna Ortega has insisted it’s not always easy trying to be “taken seriously” as a short actress. The 22-year-old star plays iconic character Wednesday Addams in Netflix’s ‘Addams Family’ spin-off series. She told Harper’s Bazaar magazine: “It’s always been really annoying, because you just don’t feel like you’re being taken seriously. You know, it’s like how you’re dressed in the schoolgirl costume… There’s just something about it that’s very patronising.” “Also, when you’re short, people are already physically looking down on you.” The actress said that ‘Wednesday’ has placed her in a difficult spot in her career as she tries to be taken seriously as an actress, reports femalefirst.co.uk. She added: “I’m doing a show I’m going to be doing for years where…

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HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ series casts Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout as leads

Dominic McLaughlin has been cast as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton will portray Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout takes on the role of Ron Weasley. According to ‘Variety,’ over 30,000 actors auditioned for these lead roles following HBO’s open casting call launched last fall. Los Angeles: A new generation is set to lead the series version of the fan-favourite fantasy ‘Harry Potter’. The TV series has officially found its Harry, Ron and Hermione. Dominic McLaughlin will play the role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton is Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout is Ron Weasley. More than 30,000 actors auditioned for the lead roles since HBO launched an open casting call last fall, reports ‘Variety’. Filming is expected to begin this summer. “After an extraordinary search led by casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, we are delighted to announce we have found our Harry, Hermione, and Ron. The talent of these three unique…

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Why ‘The Witcher 3’ remains the gold standard for RPGs

A decade after its release, The Witcher 3 remains an unparalleled RPG, setting a benchmark in storytelling, exploration, and player choice, captivating fans and the industry alike. Balancing narratives with player choice, and combat with exploration and achievement – elements that modern RPGs still struggle to implement. This one is going to be slightly heavier on the emotional side. Of the several wonderful games I have had the pleasure of playing in my lifetime, few have left as lasting an impression on me as The Witcher 3. From Geralt and Yennefer to Ciri and Triss, with sprinkles of the delightful Gwent, it is nearly perfect – offering enough purpose and just the right amount of distraction as I crafted the various stages of the Cat armor set and mastered Igni and Yrden. Most of you must have similar stories of your own as you made your way through White Orchard…

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Jennifer Lopez is proud the way her career has shaped up

The 55-year-old star, who has enjoyed huge success in the music and film industries, has been reflecting on her career arc ahead of hosting the American Music Awards, reports ‘Female First UK’. Los Angeles: Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez is looking back at her illustrious career and feels extremely “proud” of the same. The 55-year-old star, who has enjoyed huge success in the music and film industries, has been reflecting on her career arc ahead of hosting the American Music Awards, reports ‘Female First UK’. Jennifer told ‘People’ magazine, “Everything feels like I just did it. I remember the moments. I remember getting dressed for them. I remember things people said when we were walking to the stage afterwards”. “So it’s all these amazing core memories of my life that when you look back on them, I don’t know that I get emotional, but I get like, ‘Wow’. Happy. I’ve been doing…

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Scarlett Johansson is open to direct Marvel film

The 40-year-old actor has featured in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow. Although the actor has no plans to reprise the character, when asked if she would like to direct an action film especially for the MCU, she said it “would be fun” Los Angeles: Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson says she would like to direct a Marvel film. Johansson recently made her directorial debut with “Eleanor the Great”, which had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 20. It was screened under Un Certain Regard section. The 40-year-old actor has featured in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow. Although the actor has no plans to reprise the character, when asked if she would like to direct an action film especially for the MCU, she said it “would be fun”. “I think the movies that I like that are big action movies also…

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Avneet Kaur shares how Tom Cruise made her fall ‘even more in love’ with acting

Sharing a heartfelt message on social media, the actress credited Tom’s inspiring stories and kindness for making her fall even more in love with acting and filmmaking Mumbai: Avneet Kaur opened up about how meeting Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise deepened her passion for acting. Sharing a heartfelt message on social media, she credited Tom’s inspiring stories and kindness for making her fall even more in love with acting and filmmaking. On Wednesday, Avneet took to her Instagram handle and shared a couple of her pictures with the American actor, writing, “You’ve taught me so much! Listening to your stories everytime I have met you made me fall in love with acting and film making even more and never give up. Thank you for being so kind and welcoming Tom, for being you! I hope I get to meet you again soon @tomcruise.” In the first candid image, the actress is seen…

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When first person shooters dabble in lore and world building

The Dark Ages, in its open-world avatar, is a different experience from 2020’s Eternal. You are still firing countless bullets and experimenting with a bunch of weapons, but you’re no longer approaching the game like a linear FPS where you clear enemies at every step. Instead, you’re fighting against the entire world, and you need to rely as much on strategy as you do on reflexes and quick thinking Hyderabad: The Dark Ages, the prelude to 2016’s Doom and 2020’s Eternal Doom is iconic, and with The Dark Ages, the FPS franchise is entering uncharted territory by experimenting with lore and an open-world experience. By choosing to tell a story that precedes the 2016 reboot and 2020’s Eternal, the game makers have taken bold strides in trying to give the franchise’s signature endless gunning meaning and purpose. There’s a lot more that’s novel in the game’s experience than just the much-talked-about…

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