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Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
This fantasy action sequel just became one of Netflix's most-watched movies — and I'm not sure why
Fantasy fans might have spotted that an epic new action-adventure has crashed the Netflix US top 10 list. "Wrath of the Titans," Jonathan Liebesman's epic swords-and-sorcery follow-up to "Clash of the Titans" recently got added to the streaming service — and it looks to be a hit with subscribers. In just a few days, the sequel has already jumped up to the No. 3 spot in the streamer's most-watched movies list, behind the magical heist thriller "Now You See Me" and Netflix's recent crime thriller, "A Widow's Game". If you'd spotted the movie rising through the ranks and were trying to decide whether to stream "Wrath of the Titans" on Netflix, here's a little more info about the movie, and a quick round-up of critical opinion on the movie to help make up your mind. (spoilers: it's a definite skip from me) Following the box office success of "Clash of the Titans", Warner Bros. brought us another movie loosely inspired by the Greek mythos. Here, we find Perseus (Sam Worthington) attempting to live a quiet life as a fisherman and parent to his young son, Helius. Alas, conflict's brewing between the gods and the Titans, and when Ares (Édgar Ramirez) and Hades (Ralph Fiennes) ally with Titan leader Kronos, Perseus is dragged back into the fray. The traitorous gods make a deal to capture Perseus' father, Zeus (Liam Neeson), prompting the demigod to set off on a perilous journey into the underworld in order to rescue him. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. In addition to all those named above, "Wrath of the Titans" also stars Rosamund Pike, Toby Kebbell, Bill Nighy, Danny Huston, among others. Despite being a massive fantasy fan myself, I can't in good conscience recommend "Wrath of the Titans" unless you're really desperate to stream a loud, overblown swords-and-sorcery story. It's epic in genre and scope, but not exactly in terms of quality. The big draw here should be the action, and while some of the battles are well constructed (if edited in a disorienting manner), others lack real weight because they hinge so much on clashes with hulking beings mostly rendered with CGI. And, viewed through modern eyes, the effects certainly look dated (especially in the obviously made-for-3D viewings moments), and dominate the movie so much, making it quite a relentless and exhausting viewing experience. It wouldn't be as disappointing if "Wrath of the Titans" didn't also boast poor dialogue and stiff performances. And, seeing as practically every streaming service has turned its hand to fantasy at one point, these days, there are far better options out there (check out my round-up of the best fantasy shows on Netflix, for starters). I'm not the only one who wouldn't recommend it, though. As I mentioned, "Wrath of the Titans" doesn't exactly come highly praised. At the time of writing, the fantasy sequel holds a mere 26% critics score on the review aggregator, Rotten Tomatoes, with an audience score of 49% — indicating at best mixed reactions. Empire's Helen O'Hara gave "Wrath of the Titans" a two-star rating, writing: "If even a tenth of the care and attention lavished on the production design and action sequences had been afforded the script, this could have been an adventure of legendary proportions. As it is, this fizzles whenever anyone opens their mouths." Want a second opinion? Well, critic Roger Ebert echoed that take in his own two-star review: ""Wrath of the Titans' is obviously not concerned with plausibility. It lacks a comprehensible story, and you won't need your Cliff Notes on the Greek myths. You get an idea of who the major players are, and then they spend a modest amount of time shouting laughable dialogue at one another while being all but forced off the screen by special effects." Audience reactions on the platform vary wildly; some RT reviewers have "Wrath of the Titans" logged as a 5-star watch or "overhated" as a blockbuster release. Others, meanwhile, describe it as "boring," "forgettable," "cliché" and a "total waste of my time." Not sold on "Wrath of the Titans" after reading those takes? We can still help you find your next Netflix watch; take a look at our list of the best Netflix action movies or our overall round-up of the best movies on Netflix for tons for streaming recommendations.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Space photo of the week: Bizarre 1-armed spiral galaxy stuns Hubble scientists
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. What it is: Arp 184 (NGC 1961) Where it is: 190 million light-years distant in the constellation Camelopardalis, the giraffe. When it was shared: April 29, 2025 Why it's so special: What if a galaxy had only one spiral arm? Our solar system resides on the outskirts of one of the Milky Way galaxy's estimated four spiral arms, according to but not all galaxies are like that. In the latest image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, a strange galaxy called NGC 1961 comes into focus that has just one — a single broad, star-speckled spiral arm that appears to stretch toward us as the galaxy is viewed from a skewed angle. It may seem a dramatic point of view, but it's merely what Hubble sees from its line of sight on its orbital path around Earth. On the far side of the newly imaged galaxy, beyond swirls of stars and dust around a bright center, there is no similarly impressive spiral arm, with just a few wisps of gas and stars instead. The image is also available as a panoramic video, a zoomable version, and as a 15-megapixel download. Its sole spiral arm long ago earned NGC 1961 the additional name Arp 184 and a place in the Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies, a catalog of galaxies that are neither perfectly symmetrical spiral galaxies nor smooth, spherical elliptical galaxies. First published in 1966 by American astronomer Halton Arp, the atlas collects 338 galaxies that are oddly shaped, many because they're interacting with other galaxies. Others in the atlas are dwarf galaxies in flux. Related: James Webb telescope's observations of 'impossible' galaxies at the dawn of time may finally have an explanation There's another reason why Hubble targeted Arp 184/NGC 1961. It's hosted four known supernovas — the powerful explosion of a dying star — in the past four decades (in 1998, 2001, 2013 and 2021). It's exceptionally rare to catch a supernova in the act, so galaxies with a proven track record like this one make prime targets. MORE SPACE PHOTOS —Record-breaking James Webb telescope image captures 1,678 galaxy groups at once —Iconic 'Eagle Nebula' gets a major glow-up on Hubble's 35th anniversary —James Webb telescope reveals hidden past of the 'Crystal Ball Nebula' Arp 184/NGC 1961 was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel in 1788, seven years after he discovered the planet Uranus, the first planet to be found in modern times. According to observations from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope, the Milky Way has two main spiral arms — the Perseus and Scutum-Centaurus arms — and two less obvious arms, the Sagittarius and Norma arms. Two minor spiral arms are close to the galaxy's center, the Far-3 kiloparsec arm and the Near-3 kiloparsec arm. Our solar system exists in the Orion Spur between the Sagittarius and Perseus arms. For more sublime space images, check out our Space Photo of the Week archives.
New York Times
05-05-2025
- Science
- New York Times
Watch a Meteor Shower Made by Halley's Comet
Our universe might be chock-full of cosmic wonder, but you can observe only a fraction of astronomical phenomena with your naked eye. Meteor showers, natural fireworks that streak brightly across the night sky, are one of them. The latest observable meteor shower will be the Eta Aquarids, which has been active since April 19 and is forecast to continue until May 28. The shower reaches its peak May 5 to 6, or Monday night into Tuesday morning. The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is known for its fast fireballs, which occur as Earth passes through the rubble left by Halley's comet. Sometimes spelled Eta Aquariid, this shower is most easily seen from the southern tropics. But a lower rate of meteors will also be visible in the Northern Hemisphere close to sunrise. The moon will be nearly two-thirds full on the night of the show. To get a hint at when to watch, you can use a meter that relies on data from the Global Meteor Network showing when real-time fireball activity levels increase in the coming days. Where meteor showers come from There is a chance you might see a meteor on any given night, but you are most likely to catch one during a shower. Meteor showers are caused by Earth passing through the rubble trailing a comet or asteroid as it swings around the sun. This debris, which can be as small as a grain of sand, leaves behind a glowing stream of light as it burns up in Earth's atmosphere. Meteor showers occur around the same time every year and can last for days or weeks. But there is only a small window when each shower is at its peak, which happens when Earth reaches the densest part of the cosmic debris. The peak is the best time to look for a shower. From our point of view on Earth, the meteors will appear to come from the same point in the sky. The Perseid meteor shower, for example, peaks in mid-August from the constellation Perseus. The Geminids, which occur every December, radiate from the constellation Gemini. Bookmark the Times Space and Astronomy Calendar for reminders about meteor showers throughout the year. How to watch a meteor shower Michelle Nichols, the director of public observing at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, recommends forgoing the use of telescopes or binoculars while watching a meteor shower. 'You just need your eyes and, ideally, a dark sky,' she said. That's because meteors can shoot across large swaths of the sky, so observing equipment can limit your field of view. Some showers are strong enough to produce up to 100 streaks an hour, according to the American Meteor Society, though you likely won't see that many. 'Almost everybody is under a light polluted sky,' Ms. Nichols said. 'You may think you're under a dark sky, but in reality, even in a small town, you can have bright lights nearby.' Planetariums, local astronomy clubs or even maps like this one can help you figure out where to get away from excessive light. The best conditions for catching a meteor shower are a clear sky with no moon or cloud cover, at sometime between midnight and sunrise. (Moonlight affects visibility in the same way as light pollution, washing out fainter sources of light in the sky.) Make sure to give your eyes at least 30 minutes to adjust to seeing in the dark. Ms. Nichols also recommends wearing layers, even during the summer. 'You're going to be sitting there for quite a while, watching,' she said. 'It's going to get chilly, even in August.' Bring a cup of cocoa or tea for even more warmth. Then lie back, scan the sky and enjoy the show.
Hype Malaysia
29-04-2025
- Science
- Hype Malaysia
Stars Are Aligning With The New Orient Star M34 F8 Date
Orient Star has released two new M34 F8 Date models from the Contemporary Collection M34, featuring dial designs inspired by the Perseid meteor shower and a state-of-the-art high-performance movement mounted with a silicon escape wheel. One model is made using a world-first nanoparticle metal multilayering technology on a watch dial, a black dial limited to 160 pieces, while the other has a newly added green-coloured dial. The beautiful designs that express the vast depths of space enhance the appeal of Orient Star's flagship model. Contemporary Collection M34, inspired by the constellation Perseus with numerous meteors lighting up the night sky, offers the most diverse Orient Star line-up. The M34 F8 Date is a top-tier flagship model that showcases Orient Star's in-house watchmaking using advanced technologies. The M34 F8 Date features a classic design with three central hands, a date display at 3 o'clock, and a power reserve indicator at 12 o'clock. The limited-edition black dial showcases the Perseid meteor shower using world-first nanoparticle metal multilayering technology. This innovative technique layers ultra-fine metal particles to create a deep, intricate design, while the hairline and mirror-finished hands and diamond-cut date window add contrast and dynamism to the dial. The green dial model features intricate stamped patterns inspired by the Perseid meteor shower. Using in-house developed optical multilayer film technology, the colours and patterns shift beautifully depending on the viewing angle, creating a deep-space effect that normal painted dials can't replicate. Each dial is crafted at the Dial Studio of the Shinshu Watch Studio in Nagano, Japan, where expert artisans handle everything from surface finishing to hand crafting, bringing Orient Star's high-precision designs to life. The M34 F8 Date features the in-house automatic calibre F8N64, equipped with a silicon escape wheel, a signature Orient Star technology. It offers impressive accuracy (+15/-5 seconds per day) and a 60-hour power reserve. The movement, with its chamfered Geneva stripes, sparkles through the see-through sapphire crystal case-back. The M34 F8 Date also features a dual-curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective SAR coating, a 40mm case inspired by Perseus, and a comfortable, durable stainless steel bracelet (SUS316L). With water resistance up to 10 bar, this timepiece combines stunning aesthetics with practical everyday functionality. Swing by Orient Star's official website for more details.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Perseus commits $523m to develop Nyanzaga Gold Project in Tanzania
African-focused gold company Perseus Mining has made a final investment decision (FID) to develop the Nyanzaga Gold Project (NGP) in Tanzania with an investment of approximately $523m (A$817.08m). The updated feasibility study for the NGP, which includes insights and recommendations derived from technical assessments conducted by Perseus' technical team, has led to the FID. Perseus holds an 80% contributing interest in the NGP alongside the Government of Tanzania, which holds a 20% non-contributing interest. The NGP will be a large-scale, open-pit mining operation with estimated total gold production of 2.01 million ounces (moz) over an 11-year phase one mine life. The average all-in site cost is projected to be $1,211/oz. The mine is slated to begin gold production in the first quarter of 2027 (Q1 2027). The development will be financed through interest-free loans from Perseus' existing cash reserves, which stood at $801m as of 31 March 2025. Perseus has invested around $27.5m so far to strengthen the project team and initiate early works. These efforts include site establishment, setting up temporary construction accommodations, conducting bulk earthworks, and executing the relocation action plan to build new homes for those affected by upcoming construction and operational activities. Perseus' investment in the NGP is underpinned by strong financial metrics, including an estimated pre-tax net present value (NPV 10%) of $404m and an internal rate of return of 26%. These figures are based on a long-term assumed gold price of $2,100/oz. The NGP's capital costs are estimated at $472m, inclusive of a $49m contingency, with an additional $51m in pre-production capital. Perseus has a track record of successfully developing and operating gold mines in Africa, including the Edikan, Sissingué and Yaouré mines. Perseus managing director and CEO Jeff Quartermaine said: 'Perseus is very excited by its decision to proceed with the development of the Nyanzaga Gold Project and is looking forward to working alongside the Government of Tanzania to deliver a world class mining operation. 'Acquired in May 2024 through the successful takeover of OreCorp Limited, the Nyanzaga Gold Project will be the first major gold mine development in Tanzania in 17 years and represents a major step forward in terms of enhancing Tanzania's reputation as a favourable destination for foreign investment.' In January, Perseus Mining took an FID on the development of the CMA underground project at the Yaoure Gold Mine in Côte d'Ivoire. "Perseus commits $523m to develop Nyanzaga Gold Project in Tanzania" was originally created and published by Mining Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
