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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The 'Naked Gun' reboot, 'Bad Guys 2' are among new movies in Milwaukee theaters this week
This is the weekend we find out whether Liam Neeson has a very different set of skills – Leslie Nielsen-level goofiness. Here's what's new in Milwaukee-area theaters starting Aug. 1, as well as some of the new movies available on streaming and on demand this week. 'The Naked Gun' Short version: Liam Neeson plays the son of deadpan cop Frank Drebin, who must curb his own excesses (though not his punning) to solve a big case and save his department in this reboot of the franchise created in the 1980s by Shorewood's own Jerry Zucker, David Zucker and Jim Abrahams. (The 'Airplane!' guys did not have a hand in creating this version, however; it was written and directed by Ava Schaffer and produced by 'Family Guy's' Seth MacFarlane.) Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, CCH Pounder and Danny Huston co-star. Where you can see it: ACX Cinema/Bayshore; AMC Mayfair Mall; Marcus Theatres' Bistroplex Southridge, Hillside, Majestic, Menomonee Falls, Movie Tavern Brookfield Square, North Shore, Ridge, South Shore cinemas; Times Cinema. 'The Bad Guys 2' Short version: After going straight in the original, the animal outlaws are forced to take part in an international heist by an all-female crime crew in this animated sequel. Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Anthony Ramos and Awkwafina return from the original's voice cast. Where you can see it: ACX Cinema/Bayshore; AMC Mayfair Mall; Avalon Theater; Marcus Theatres' Bistroplex Southridge, Hillside, Majestic, Menomonee Falls, Movie Tavern Brookfield Square, North Shore, Ridge, South Shore cinemas. 'She Rides Shotgun' Short version: In this crime thriller, a man (Taron Egerton) just released from prison goes on the run to avoid some very bad people, with the young daughter he had been left behind (Ana Sophia Heger) in tow. Where you can see it: AMC Mayfair Mall; Marcus Theatres' Majestic, Menomonee Falls, Ridge, South Shore cinemas. 'Bad Shabbos' Short version: A Jewish guy and his Catholic fiancée are having their parents meet for the first time over a Shabbat dinner, when an unexpected tragedy sends them and the night spinning out of control. Meghan Leathers, Jon Bass, Kyra Sedgwick and Cliff "Method Man" Smith star in this award-winning dark comedy. Where you can see it: Marcus Theatres' North Shore Cinema. Opening Aug. 6: 'Sketch' Short version: After losing her mother, a young girl pours out her grief in drawings of monsters; when her sketchbook falls into a strange pond, the monsters come to life — and she and her family must figure out how to stop them. Tony Hale, D'Arcy Carden and Bianca Belle star in this live-action family movie. Where you can see it: AMC Mayfair Mall; Marcus Theatres' Hillside, Majestic, Menomonee Falls, North Shore, Ridge, South Shore cinemas. 'Sunset Boulevard' 75th anniversary screenings Billy Wilder's 'Sunset Boulevard' is still one of the best and sharpest-witted movies about Hollywood, but it rarely makes it back to the big screen. (That it's also one of the darkest movies about Hollywood might have something to do with it.) The 1950 classic — with Gloria Swanson, William Holden, Erich Von Stroheim and Milwaukee native Nancy Olson, all Oscar nominees — is showing at varying showtimes at Marcus Theatres' Hillside, Majestic, Menomonee Falls, Ridge and South Shore cinemas Aug. 3-4. Tickets are $15. Info: 'Cloud' returns to Oriental Theatre An online reseller finds himself under attack by unknown assailants in Japanese filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa's noirish thriller 'Cloud.' The movie, a 'Best of Fest' pick from the 2025 Milwaukee Film Festival, is showing Aug. 1-7, in varying showtimes, at the Oriental Theatre. Tickets are $13. Info: Free outdoor movies in the Milwaukee area Brookfield/The Corners of Brookfield: The Corners, the shopping/apartment complex at 20111 W. Blue Mound Road, starts its summer series of family-friendly movies with 'Wicked' at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5. Info: Glendale/Bayshore: The Glendale retail complex at 5800 N. Bayshore Drive continues its Family Flicks series with the 2025 live-action 'Snow White' at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 6 in The Yard, the center's outdoor expanse. Info: Greendale: The village's movie series is showing 'The Garfield Movie' at dusk on Aug. 1 in Greendale Gazebo Park, 5710 Broad St. Info: Milwaukee/Deer District: The plaza outside Fiserv Forum at 1111 N. Phillips Ave. joins forces with Milwaukee Film to show 'Encanto' at 6 p.m. Aug. 7 in the plaza's Beer Garden. Info: RELATED: Where you can find free outdoor movies in the Milwaukee area this summer Neighborhood Theater Group goes 'Classic' Once a month, Neighborhood Theater Group's theaters go 'classic' with a perennial favorite. Showing this week: 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' at 7 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Avalon Theater; 'Stand By Me' at 7 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Rosebud Cinema; and 'Dazed and Confused' at 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Times Cinema. Tickets are $10. Info: New movies on demand 'Delegation': Before they go into the army, three Israeli high school friends go on a life-changing class trip visiting Holocaust sites in Poland in this coming-of-age Israeli movie. Available Aug. 1. 'The Lizzie Borden Game': In this horror thriller, a young woman joins her friends for a retreat at a Gothic castle, where playing a local diversion called The Lizzie Borden Game summons the spirit of the legendary ax murderer. Available Aug. 1. 'It's All Gonna Break': This documentary charts the history and music of indie-rock band Broken Social Scene. Available Aug. 6. New movies on streaming services 'The Pickup': A pair of overmatched armored-car drivers (Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson) are targeted by criminals with bigger objectives in mind. Keke Palmer and Eva Longoria co-star in this action comedy directed by Tim Story ('Barbershop'). On Prime Video Aug. 6. 'My Oxford Year': Sofia Carson plays an American who fulfills a lifelong dream by going to Oxford, where her life is complicated by a charming and clever local. Corey Mylchreest and Dougray Scott co-star in this coming-of-age drama. On Netflix Aug. 1. 'Borderline': In this dark comedy set in 1990s Los Angeles, a bodyguard protects a pop star and her boyfriend from a stalker. Samara Weaving, Eric Dane and Ray Nicholson star. On Peacock Aug. 1. Recent releases newly available on streaming services: 'Final Destination: Bloodlines,' HBO Max Aug. 1; 'William Tell' (2024), Hulu Aug. 2; 'Bob Trevino Likes It,' Hulu Aug. 5; 'The Monkey' (2025), Hulu Aug. 7. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: New movies in Milwaukee: 'The Naked Gun,' 'The Bad Guys 2' and more Solve the daily Crossword
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
I tested the best supermarket low alcohol booze – light & luscious winning wine was like pudding in a glass
Almost 40 per cent of the drinks we consume today are now a low- or no-ABV option THE LOW DOWN I tested the best supermarket low alcohol booze – light & luscious winning wine was like pudding in a glass Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ALMOST half of Gen Z never have more than one glass of wine a night, while a further 39 per cent rarely have more than one, new research shows. And three out of four Brits of all ages now say they are more conscious of their tipple levels. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 Drinks expert Helena Nicklin gives her verdict on lower ABV drinks Credit: Oliver Dixon 9 Almost half of Gen Z never have more than one glass of wine a night Credit: Getty Almost 40 per cent of the drinks we consume today are now a low- or no-ABV option. Luckily if you fancy a bevvie but want to cut down on your alcohol intake there's loads of non-boozy glugs to try. Many wine, beer and even spirits are now available in 'mid-strength' options for those who wish to cut down the units while still clinking a glass. But which lower ABV drinks deliver and which disappoint? Here, drinks expert Helena Nicklin gives her verdict. 19 Crimes Mid-strength Red 75cl, 7% ABV, £8, Sainsbury's - 2/5 WHERE do I start with this bottle of lower ABV red from the 19 Crimes brand? Well, on the plus side, this is indeed a lower alcohol wine at 7% ABV so it ticks the box for anyone who wants a glass of red, but less boozy. 9 19 Crimes Mid-strength Red 75cl scored 2 out of 5 Credit: Sainsburys However… it is also a great example of why you just can't simply de-alcoholise a normal wine and leave it. Why? Because it will taste unbalanced, acidic and cooked – just like this one. Add to that some fake-tasting vanilla and that's what you get here. Why Guinness tastes better in Ireland It's expensive too, as you are paying for the same name. Not the best! Small Beer: The Original 350ml, 2.1% ABV, £2.20, Majestic - 5/5 THE boys at the Small Beer brewery, located in South London, created this brand years ago with the sole aim of making properly drinkable, lower alcohol 'session' beers – so they had to be good. That's a promising way to start when you want to create something decent for drinkers who want lower booze levels to sip – and the results are super. 9 Small Beer: The Original scored full marks Credit: Majestic This perky Pilsner-style brew is light and hoppy, with lots of flavour. It is seriously refreshing and just right for a light buzz without the bad head. Well worth the few extra pennies, especially when compared to some other low-beer brands. Beavertown Satellite Super Session IPA 330ml, 2.8% ABV, £1.56 (£6.25 x 4), Sainsbury's - 3/5 BEAVERTOWN is a great brand for reliable beers of all shapes and styles. This brewery has a wonderfully creative image and this eye-catching can offers an IPA with a lot of flavour punch – from citrussy bitter hops to fresh florals, which make up for the lower ABV. 9 Beavertown Satellite Super Session IPA scored 3 out of 5 Credit: Sainsburys It might be too soapy and punchy flavour-wise for some drinkers, but traditional IPA drinkers should love it. What's great about this is you can just pick it up and chuck it in your trolley when you are in the supermarket and it won't cost you a fortune. So, it makes drinking 'low' easy and accessible. Summer in a glass! Mid-strength Val De Loire Blanc 75cl, 8.4% ABV, £7.75, Sainsbury's Taste The Difference - 4/5 SAINSBURY'S was the first supermarket to create its own range of mid-strength wines, and this tangy little number is lower on the alcohol – but to drink it's fab. Reduced-alcohol vino doesn't have the best reputation, but this one is made with the prettily perfumed, local grolleau gris grape variety from France's Loire region. 9 Mid-strength Val De Loire Blanc scored 4 out of 5 Credit: Sainsburys The Loire is known for its naturally lighter wines. In the glass, it delivers a tipple that is crisp, clean and fruity. Served well-chilled and you can hardly tell it's a lower ABV. A great bottle if you like the idea of a glass of proper wine in the evening or at a party but don't want a high booze count. McGuigan Mid Rosé 7% ABV, £4.50, Tesco - 5/5 THIS middle-strength rosé from Aussie winemakers McGuigan has been hit and miss in the past, but this year's version is the best so far – so this summer is the time to sip it. Slightly off dry, it comes across as very fruity with notes of summer fruit and strawberry jelly. 9 McGuigan Mid Rosé is perfect for poolside parties in the sun Credit: Tesco Light and luscious, it's perfect for poolside parties in the sun. Serve very cold with a handful of strawberries and it's practically pudding! A great way to enjoy a lovely glass of 'pool plonk' without going overboard on the alcohol. It's a nice daytime option too, if you are having a bottle with lunch. What's not to like? Quarter Proof Vodka Light 70cl, 15% ABV, £22.99 on offer, Amazon - 3/5 LOWER ABV spirits are becoming more common but opting for big brand 'low or no' versions of their bestsellers is not always your only option. The clue is in the name with Quarter Proof, a firm that makes spirits which are exactly that – one fourth of the ABV compared to the original mainstays. 9 Quarter Proof Vodka Light scorred 3 out of 5 Credit: Amazon This lower-proof vodka grain spirit splits the critics – at just 15%, many ask why wouldn't you just pour a smaller measure of the proper stuff into your glass – but this has a tad more flavour than most vodkas. This means you don't feel too short changed. There's something luxurious about pouring from a proper bottle too. Worth a go if this is your tipple. Hayman's London Light Gin 70cl, 12.5% ABV, £18.99, Tesco - 5/5 IF G&T is your favourite tipple but you want to trim the ABV level of what you measure over ice then this is the spirit I would recommend. The gin masters at Hayman's came up with this light gin concept way before it was trendy and, honestly, it works brilliantly – and it's cheaper than regular gin, too. 9 Hayman's London Light Gin scored full marks Credit: Tesco The key here is doubling down on the juniper and botanicals so that when you mix it with tonic, you really have no idea that the ABV is lighter. You get all that gorgeous gin taste, it pairs perfectly and it's very pretty too. Pour this into your balloon glass and it'll hit the spot even for hardened gin connoisseurs. The pretty packaging also means it makes a great gift.
Time Out
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
You only have one month left to see Gypsy and Audra MacDonald's staggering performance
There she goes, boys! The Audra McDonald-led revival of Gypsy, directed by George C. Wolfe, abruptly announced that it will be ending its Broadway run sooner than expected. The musical will play its final performance at the Majestic Theatre on Sunday, August 17; tickets had been on sale through October 3. The run itself was open-ended, with no closing date announced. When the show closes, it will have played 28 previews and 269 performances. This marks the sixth Broadway show to announce a closing date since the Tony Awards. The fifth revival of the classic musical, with a book by Arthur Laurents and a score by Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim, opened at the Majestic on December 19, 2024, co-starring Danny Burstein as Herbie and Joy Woods as Louise. As previously announced, Tony winner Montego Glover will play Rose at Sunday matinees for the rest of the run. McDonald's turn as Rose (a role played by Broadway legends from Ethel Merman to Bernadette Peters and Patti LuPone) earned her a record-setting 11th Tony Award nomination, making her the most-nominated performer in Tony Awards history. (With six wins, she is also the most awarded performer in Tony Awards history.) The show itself earned five Tony nominations, including Best Revival of a Musical, and one for Burstein, which made him the most-nominated male performer in Tony Award history. The significance of this Gypsy is not just in its record-setting nominations, however. As staged by Wolfe, this was the first Broadway production of the musical to cast a Black performer as Rose, revealing new layers and depths to a show that was last seen on Broadway in 2008. 'There's a specific Blackness to McDonald's magnificently acted Rose as well,' Time Out New York's Adam Feldman wrote in his review, making it a Critic's Pick. 'This Rose has a defiant pride and an aspiration to higher class, and they come together in McDonald's unique voice; it's like a physical manifestation of Rose's will-to-fanciness. Yes, it's an unconventional sound for Rose. Every song is a bit of a test, a rite of passaggio between McDonald's chest voice and her head voice; she hits you with a switch instead of a belt. But she makes the tension work to her advantage. The big notes that land in her upper register are not delicate; they throb with intensity and grandeur. Some people, Rose sings dismissively in her first song, have 'the dream but not the guts.' McDonald's voice has equal parts of both, and she uses it to deliver an unforgettable star turn.'
Forbes
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
How Agent-Native Gameplay Can Blur The Boundaries Between Reality And Fiction
Ben Kim is the cofounder of Nitrode. Every few years, the video game industry invents what many people expect to become the future of play—VR headsets, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and currently, non-player characters (NPCs) powered by large language models (LLMs). I've observed that these waves tend to dominate conversations for a year or so, then settle into a niche because players lack interest, usually due to high costs or because these technologies don't fundamentally change how they interact with games. LLMs are redefining both how games are built and what games can be. It's important for developers to look beyond AI-powered NPCs and more intelligent matchmaking between players in-game. In my experience working in the space, agent-native gameplay, which refers to titles that run on autonomous AI agents, can deliver new possibilities and create new experiences for players. Agent-native gameplay is possible now due to technological advancements, but take a look back, and you'll see early examples that echoed elements of what is possible today. Previous Attempts At Creating Ultra-Immersive Games There have been several previous attempts at creating ultra-immersive games, such as Façade and Evidence. One notable one? EA's Majestic, which was released in 2001. According to The Obscuritory, a blog centered on obscure games and software, players gave information including their fax and phone numbers, email addresses and instant messenger names. The Majestic team then interacted with players to 'guide them through the game's available 'episodes.'' However, The Obscuritory noted that the game ultimately fell short for various reasons, including poor timing, a lack of technical breakthrough and ultimately insufficient user interest as a result. How The Technology Has Caught Up Up until recently, the technology stack wasn't robust enough for developers to build true agent-native games. However, in 2025, researchers studying machine learning explored what web-browsing AI agents could achieve. The researchers presented WebGames, 'a comprehensive benchmark suite designed to evaluate general-purpose web-browsing AI agents through a collection of 50+ interactive challenges.' They found that 'a substantial capability gap, with the best AI system' only attaining a 43.1% success rate. By contrast, human performance had a 95.7% success rate. However, in my view, that 43.1% is still significant—it's close to 50%. The technology stack has caught up in several ways. There are now fully autonomous agents that show that LLMs can reliably chain together dozens of steps. Cognition's Devin is a well-known example of a fully autonomous agent currently on the market—it can read documentation, open terminals, fix bugs and ship pull-requests without any human input. With fully autonomous agents, video game developers can create email agents that send players unique messages and clues as part of the gameplay experience. The web automation tools available today, such as Browser Use and Browserbase, enable web agents to seamlessly execute tasks on websites, such as making purchases and booking services. What this translates to is that agents can be leveraged to deliver real-world products and experiences that enrich gameplay. There are various solutions on the market, such as ElevenLabs and Cartesia, that can not only handle text-to-speech but can also emulate specific voices. Video game developers can leverage this technology by incorporating voice agents that can call players, sounding identical to their favorite in-game characters. What Agent-Native Games Can Do Combined, the capabilities mentioned above enable developers to create agent-native video games where players aren't just immersed in a game, but in a new world. There are various possibilities. For example, with voice agents, developers can create an adventure game that, with the consent of everyone involved, clones your friend's voice. Then, your real phone would ring, and you pick up and are offered to go on a journey. The way you respond would dictate the outcome of the game. With web agents, one example of a game could be one where an agent organizes a select number of packages to be delivered to your door, or sets up a short trip (within a pre-selected distance constraint). Your actions would determine what happens next in the game. As for email agents, imagine a whimsical role-playing game (RPG), in which each agent-drafted email is a combat move, replies from humans branch the narrative and sentiment analysis feeds a meter that could lead to clues being revealed to players. Gameplay agents present another opportunity. For example, imagine agents becoming your game buddies. Your job is to outperform the agent in the game you're playing. When you're not there, the agent pushes you ahead. Ambient life simulations are possible, too. A farming game, for instance, could tie its weather to real forecasts in your city, while a browser agent sells surplus crops on an actual e-commerce site to fund in-game upgrades. However, with these possibilities come risks. Agent-native games could go too far, putting players in dangerous situations. Developers must be mindful of maintaining player safety, getting consent when it's called for and providing warnings when needed. They should also build in-game mechanisms that enable players to quickly and safely stop playing. Agent-Native Games Can Ultimately Blur The Boundaries Between Reality And Gaming Agent-native games invite players into worlds where AI agents can weave their actions into plots. Because agent capability is continuously improving, developers nowadays are limited less by production constraints and more by the scope of their imaginations. Today's autonomous agents supply video game developers with the missing gears that enable them to blur the boundaries between reality and gaming. Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives. Do I qualify?
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New wine shop opens in place of famous butchers in Oxfordshire
Majestic has officially opened a new wine store at a former butcher's shop in Oxfordshire. The 1,680 sq ft store, which the specialist wine retailer has taken on, is located on Thame's High Street and opens today (Friday, July 4). Formerly Newitt's of Thame, the unit was a much-loved butcher famous in the local community and beyond for its award-winning pies and meats. Retaining a number of the butcher's shop's features, the new Majestic store includes its black and white tiled flooring, wooden ceiling beams and tiled walls featuring original murals. READ MORE: Jeremy Clarkson set to make huge change to pub in the Cotswolds Newitt's of Thame closed in 2023. (Image: Facebook) The choice was made to honour the role the Newitt family played in the community for more than 50 years. Majestic has invested in building an extension at the rear of the store to accommodate its full range of more than 1,200 high-quality wines, beers and spirits. The store has a dedicated area for 65 Fine Wines and stocks low and no alcohol alternatives, soft drinks and a newly extended range of premium snacks including crisps, olives and beersticks. Majestic CEO John Colley said: 'Thame is a location we've been targeting for some time as part of our expansion plans, so we are delighted to be bringing our award-winning wines and expertise to the town. "We know there are hundreds of discerning wine lovers in the local community – many of whom already shop with us in Oxford, Aylesbury or online – and our new store will make it even easier for them to discover new wines, beers and spirits they will love.' READ MORE: Trio charged after forcing way into home and threatening residents Our Summer Sale is LIVE! Get 6 months of trusted local news for just £6! 🌞🗞️ Full details here 👇 — Oxford Mail (@TheOxfordMail) July 2, 2025 Experienced and highly qualified expert colleagues will host free wine tastings seven days a week at the new Thame store. Customers will have the opportunity to try a selection of wines before they buy at the in-store Tasting Counter, and get expert advice from the Majestic team, all of whom are trained through the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET). Shoppers can also benefit from Majestic's unparalleled range of complementary services, including free glass hire, bespoke wedding tastings, and the retailer's unique 'No Quibble Guarantee', which allows customers to return any wines they don't like in exchange for a bottle of equivalent value. Online shoppers can order from Majestic's full range through its e-commerce website for free next-day delivery via the store's own dedicated van. Customers making their purchases online can also use Majestic's highly popular 'Shop Local' proposition, which allows users to order from the stock available at the Thame store, in real-time, for click and collect within as little as four hours.
