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Business Mayor
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Mayor
Every Mission: Impossible Video Game, Ever
Slipping subtly past Micro Games of America's 1996 dedicated handheld game based on the series, we next find the spies appearing in video games in 1998, with the Tom Cruise era of Mission: Impossible now underway. And it's on N64 (and a year later, PlayStation). Sometimes known as Mission: Impossible – Expect the Impossible , this console game was intended to be a tie-in with the first of the Cruise-led movies. Except, keen chronologers will note, 1998 was two years after 1996. This was originally supposed to be created by Ocean, a studio famous for its movie-based games. Think RoboCop , Platoon , Total Recall , and Lethal Weapon , all improbably realized as side-scrolling action games. That wasn't the plan this time, however—ambitions were far higher. Mission: Impossible was an attempt to create something in the style of Rare's GoldenEye 007 , and, well, it wasn't going great. After three years in development, and the slow realization that the N64 wasn't powerful enough for their plans, Ocean was bought by Infogrames in 1997, and a whole new team was assigned to the project. Apparently at that time, the game was running at four frames per second . Things were made harder by Viacom, owners of the film rights, refusing to let the game feature too much gun-based violence, and Tom Cruise refusing to allow his face to be in games The new team wound up crunching for months. Yet, despite all this, it went on to sell over a million copies, even though its reviews weren't exactly great. A late '90s IGN went as low as a 6.6, which was about as a low a score as the site back then would give. READ SOURCE
The Advertiser
10-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Della Maddalena keen to hold UFC title defence in Perth
Australian Jack Della Maddalena predicts he'll knock out UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad in the third round this weekend, and he'd love nothing more than to defend the belt in his hometown of Perth later this year. Della Maddalena will make his long-awaited return to the ring on Saturday night (Sunday AEST) against Muhammad at UFC 315 in Montreal. It's the West Australian's first fight since breaking his left forearm in a TKO win over Gilbert Burns in March last year. Infection after infection meant Della Maddalena required four different bouts of surgery, putting him out of action for 14 months. The 28-year-old boasts an impressive 17-2 record, including a perfect 7-0 since joining the UFC in 2022. Muhammad (24-3) will start this weekend's bout as a warm favourite, but Della Maddalena is confident of prevailing. "I think a third-round knockout sounds pretty spot on," Della Maddalena said. "I've got to try to finish him dominantly. That will be the way I'd like it to go down." Not only does Della Maddalena want Muhammad's belt, he also wants to chase down Georges St-Pierre's record of nine consecutive UFC welterweight title defences. Della Maddalena would love to start that sequence in his beloved hometown of Perth, which will host another UFC bout later this year. "It would be a dream come true for me to defend the belt in Perth. I think it makes sense across the board," Della Maddalena said. "I think it would be a good moment for Perth, bringing the belt back. "Steve (Erceg) was very close to making it happen. I believed he was going to do it, but it's a tough one. "It wasn't his day. I'm sure he will be back. I'm looking forward to bringing the belt back." Muhammad says he has been training as if he's going to fight "RoboCop". "I think he's got heart, he doesn't give up," Muhammad said of Della Maddalena. "He showed in his last fight with a broken arm, he still pushed through. But the difference is he's never fought anyone like me. "I've been in there with everybody. I had to take the long road to get here. "He got a short cut to the top. It's nothing against him, you've got to take whatever comes your way. But I think that's going to hurt him. "Because when he's in there and stuff doesn't start going his way, when he's looking for his coaches to tell him something or look to the past and think of what he did to adjust - whatever he adjusts, I'm going to adjust better, and I'm going to break him. "I just can't wait for him to eat his words, and eat these fists." Australian Jack Della Maddalena predicts he'll knock out UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad in the third round this weekend, and he'd love nothing more than to defend the belt in his hometown of Perth later this year. Della Maddalena will make his long-awaited return to the ring on Saturday night (Sunday AEST) against Muhammad at UFC 315 in Montreal. It's the West Australian's first fight since breaking his left forearm in a TKO win over Gilbert Burns in March last year. Infection after infection meant Della Maddalena required four different bouts of surgery, putting him out of action for 14 months. The 28-year-old boasts an impressive 17-2 record, including a perfect 7-0 since joining the UFC in 2022. Muhammad (24-3) will start this weekend's bout as a warm favourite, but Della Maddalena is confident of prevailing. "I think a third-round knockout sounds pretty spot on," Della Maddalena said. "I've got to try to finish him dominantly. That will be the way I'd like it to go down." Not only does Della Maddalena want Muhammad's belt, he also wants to chase down Georges St-Pierre's record of nine consecutive UFC welterweight title defences. Della Maddalena would love to start that sequence in his beloved hometown of Perth, which will host another UFC bout later this year. "It would be a dream come true for me to defend the belt in Perth. I think it makes sense across the board," Della Maddalena said. "I think it would be a good moment for Perth, bringing the belt back. "Steve (Erceg) was very close to making it happen. I believed he was going to do it, but it's a tough one. "It wasn't his day. I'm sure he will be back. I'm looking forward to bringing the belt back." Muhammad says he has been training as if he's going to fight "RoboCop". "I think he's got heart, he doesn't give up," Muhammad said of Della Maddalena. "He showed in his last fight with a broken arm, he still pushed through. But the difference is he's never fought anyone like me. "I've been in there with everybody. I had to take the long road to get here. "He got a short cut to the top. It's nothing against him, you've got to take whatever comes your way. But I think that's going to hurt him. "Because when he's in there and stuff doesn't start going his way, when he's looking for his coaches to tell him something or look to the past and think of what he did to adjust - whatever he adjusts, I'm going to adjust better, and I'm going to break him. "I just can't wait for him to eat his words, and eat these fists." Australian Jack Della Maddalena predicts he'll knock out UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad in the third round this weekend, and he'd love nothing more than to defend the belt in his hometown of Perth later this year. Della Maddalena will make his long-awaited return to the ring on Saturday night (Sunday AEST) against Muhammad at UFC 315 in Montreal. It's the West Australian's first fight since breaking his left forearm in a TKO win over Gilbert Burns in March last year. Infection after infection meant Della Maddalena required four different bouts of surgery, putting him out of action for 14 months. The 28-year-old boasts an impressive 17-2 record, including a perfect 7-0 since joining the UFC in 2022. Muhammad (24-3) will start this weekend's bout as a warm favourite, but Della Maddalena is confident of prevailing. "I think a third-round knockout sounds pretty spot on," Della Maddalena said. "I've got to try to finish him dominantly. That will be the way I'd like it to go down." Not only does Della Maddalena want Muhammad's belt, he also wants to chase down Georges St-Pierre's record of nine consecutive UFC welterweight title defences. Della Maddalena would love to start that sequence in his beloved hometown of Perth, which will host another UFC bout later this year. "It would be a dream come true for me to defend the belt in Perth. I think it makes sense across the board," Della Maddalena said. "I think it would be a good moment for Perth, bringing the belt back. "Steve (Erceg) was very close to making it happen. I believed he was going to do it, but it's a tough one. "It wasn't his day. I'm sure he will be back. I'm looking forward to bringing the belt back." Muhammad says he has been training as if he's going to fight "RoboCop". "I think he's got heart, he doesn't give up," Muhammad said of Della Maddalena. "He showed in his last fight with a broken arm, he still pushed through. But the difference is he's never fought anyone like me. "I've been in there with everybody. I had to take the long road to get here. "He got a short cut to the top. It's nothing against him, you've got to take whatever comes your way. But I think that's going to hurt him. "Because when he's in there and stuff doesn't start going his way, when he's looking for his coaches to tell him something or look to the past and think of what he did to adjust - whatever he adjusts, I'm going to adjust better, and I'm going to break him. "I just can't wait for him to eat his words, and eat these fists." Australian Jack Della Maddalena predicts he'll knock out UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad in the third round this weekend, and he'd love nothing more than to defend the belt in his hometown of Perth later this year. Della Maddalena will make his long-awaited return to the ring on Saturday night (Sunday AEST) against Muhammad at UFC 315 in Montreal. It's the West Australian's first fight since breaking his left forearm in a TKO win over Gilbert Burns in March last year. Infection after infection meant Della Maddalena required four different bouts of surgery, putting him out of action for 14 months. The 28-year-old boasts an impressive 17-2 record, including a perfect 7-0 since joining the UFC in 2022. Muhammad (24-3) will start this weekend's bout as a warm favourite, but Della Maddalena is confident of prevailing. "I think a third-round knockout sounds pretty spot on," Della Maddalena said. "I've got to try to finish him dominantly. That will be the way I'd like it to go down." Not only does Della Maddalena want Muhammad's belt, he also wants to chase down Georges St-Pierre's record of nine consecutive UFC welterweight title defences. Della Maddalena would love to start that sequence in his beloved hometown of Perth, which will host another UFC bout later this year. "It would be a dream come true for me to defend the belt in Perth. I think it makes sense across the board," Della Maddalena said. "I think it would be a good moment for Perth, bringing the belt back. "Steve (Erceg) was very close to making it happen. I believed he was going to do it, but it's a tough one. "It wasn't his day. I'm sure he will be back. I'm looking forward to bringing the belt back." Muhammad says he has been training as if he's going to fight "RoboCop". "I think he's got heart, he doesn't give up," Muhammad said of Della Maddalena. "He showed in his last fight with a broken arm, he still pushed through. But the difference is he's never fought anyone like me. "I've been in there with everybody. I had to take the long road to get here. "He got a short cut to the top. It's nothing against him, you've got to take whatever comes your way. But I think that's going to hurt him. "Because when he's in there and stuff doesn't start going his way, when he's looking for his coaches to tell him something or look to the past and think of what he did to adjust - whatever he adjusts, I'm going to adjust better, and I'm going to break him. "I just can't wait for him to eat his words, and eat these fists."
Perth Now
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Della Maddalena keen to hold UFC title defence in Perth
Australian Jack Della Maddalena predicts he'll knock out UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad in the third round this weekend, and he'd love nothing more than to defend the belt in his hometown of Perth later this year. Della Maddalena will make his long-awaited return to the ring on Saturday night (Sunday AEST) against Muhammad at UFC 315 in Montreal. It's the West Australian's first fight since breaking his left forearm in a TKO win over Gilbert Burns in March last year. Infection after infection meant Della Maddalena required four different bouts of surgery, putting him out of action for 14 months. The 28-year-old boasts an impressive 17-2 record, including a perfect 7-0 since joining the UFC in 2022. Muhammad (24-3) will start this weekend's bout as a warm favourite, but Della Maddalena is confident of prevailing. "I think a third-round knockout sounds pretty spot on," Della Maddalena said. "I've got to try to finish him dominantly. That will be the way I'd like it to go down." Not only does Della Maddalena want Muhammad's belt, he also wants to chase down Georges St-Pierre's record of nine consecutive UFC welterweight title defences. Della Maddalena would love to start that sequence in his beloved hometown of Perth, which will host another UFC bout later this year. "It would be a dream come true for me to defend the belt in Perth. I think it makes sense across the board," Della Maddalena said. "I think it would be a good moment for Perth, bringing the belt back. "Steve (Erceg) was very close to making it happen. I believed he was going to do it, but it's a tough one. "It wasn't his day. I'm sure he will be back. I'm looking forward to bringing the belt back." Muhammad says he has been training as if he's going to fight "RoboCop". "I think he's got heart, he doesn't give up," Muhammad said of Della Maddalena. "He showed in his last fight with a broken arm, he still pushed through. But the difference is he's never fought anyone like me. "I've been in there with everybody. I had to take the long road to get here. "He got a short cut to the top. It's nothing against him, you've got to take whatever comes your way. But I think that's going to hurt him. "Because when he's in there and stuff doesn't start going his way, when he's looking for his coaches to tell him something or look to the past and think of what he did to adjust - whatever he adjusts, I'm going to adjust better, and I'm going to break him. "I just can't wait for him to eat his words, and eat these fists."
Toronto Star
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
These 9 renowned movies were shot in Toronto — now Trump wants to tariff films like them
Toronto, it can be said, contains multitudes. It looked enough like a futuristic Detroit to be the stand-in for 2014's RoboCop. It had enough academic charm to act as Harvard University in Good Will Hunting. Its otherworldly tendencies served it well in the apocalyptic Pacific Rim. But if Donald Trump has his way, Hollywood North could be a thing of the past. The U.S. president has threatened 100 per cent tariffs on all foreign-made films, labelling them 'propaganda' and a 'national security threat.' 'WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN,' Trump posted Sunday on Truth Social. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW World Donald Trump threatens 100% tariff on foreign-produced movies taking direct aim at Toronto's multibillion-dollar film industry Josh Rubin, Richie Assaly, Kristin Rushowy For Toronto, which saw nearly 1,500 productions shoot here in 2021 — adding $2.5 billion in direct spending, according to the city — such a tariff would be devastating. 'I can't imagine what would happen to this industry,' Mayor Olivia Chow said, estimating the industry employs 30,000 people in the city. Toronto has been one of Hollywood's favourite stand-ins for decades. Here are nine iconic films shot in the city. Mean Girls This Bridle Path mansion at 11 High Point Rd. was one of the locations where Mean Girls was shot. Sotheby's Starring Ontario's own Rachel McAdams, Mean Girls unfolds on the screen in Evanston, Ill., displaying high school drama in all its glory. In actuality, it was filmed in Toronto. Locations include Etobicoke Collegiate Institute, Malvern Collegiate Institute and Sherway Gardens. American Psycho Don't let the name fool you; this cult classic was shot almost entirely in Toronto. Starring Christian Bale, the main character Patrick Bateman dines at Biff's Bistro at Front and Yonge and gets his dry cleaning at Valet Service Cleaners on Church Street. The shootout with police was filmed on Pearl Street, between Simcoe and Duncan. The Shape of Water The Shape of Water was shot mostly in Toronto, including this scene at the Keating Channel. Fox Searchlight Pictures Director Guillermo del Toro considers Toronto a second home — and it played host to his 2017 sci-fi romance The Shape of Water, which won the Oscar for best picture. It was partly shot at the brutalist Science and Humanities Wing on the University of Toronto Scarborough campus, which has also been the backdrop for movies like Total Recall and Resident Evil. Movies Guillermo del Toro loves Toronto — but hates our traffic. The Oscar-winning director reveals his relationship with the city he calls his 'second home' Peter Howell My Big Fat Greek Wedding My Big Fat Greek Wedding was shot all around Toronto, including the exterior of the Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church. IFC Films With a budget of only $5 million (U.S.) and a box office of more than $360 million (U.S.), My Big Fat Greek Wedding was the surprise megahit of 2002. Toronto had a starring role. Scenes were shot at Toronto Metropolitan University, Jarvis Collegiate Institute, the Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church and St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church, among other locations. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Unlike the other entries on this list, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is actually set in Toronto. It embraces the glory of the Bathurst and Bloor Pizza Pizza and the 'totally awesome castle' that is Casa Loma. Bonus points for starring Brampton-born Michael Cera. Good Will Hunting The famous 'How do you like them apples?' scene was filmed at Upfront Bar & Grill on Front Street. Miramax Films Good Will Hunting kick-started the careers of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck and scored huge at the box office. And despite telling a story fundamentally centred on the Boston area — including Harvard University and MIT — it was partly shot in Toronto. The now-defunct Upfront Bar & Grill on Front Street was where the famous 'How do you like them apples?' scene was filmed. Suicide Squad Suicide Squad was panned by critics but made nearly $750 million (U.S.). Warner Bros. Pictures The critics were not fond of it — it bellyflopped with a 26 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes — but 2016's Suicide Squad made nearly $750 million (U.S.) worldwide by the end of its run. In the movie, Will Smith's character rappels down the side of 151 Front St. W., a snowstorm hits Adelaide Street and a plane crashes on Yonge Street between College and Wellesley. Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle The Harold and Kumar cinematic universe — three movies, including a Christmas special — all began with a trip to White Castle, a distinctly American fast food chain. But this buddy stoner comedy was also filmed in Toronto. Movie locations include 398 Avenue Road, the University of Toronto and a Pet Valu in Mississauga. Hairspray The Lakeview diner has played host to restaurant scenes over the decades, including Cocktail, Hairspray and The Shape of Water. Frank Gunn/ The Canadian Press The Lakeview diner at Dundas and Ossington is practically a star on its own — it has made appearances in Tom Cruise's Cocktail, The Shape of Water, The Boondock Saints and Cosmopolis. Hairspray was no exception, filming here, as well as Lord Lansdowne Public School not far from College and Spadina. Part of the opening scene was filmed on the west end. Unfortunately, 'Good morning, Dundas and Roncesvalles' doesn't have the same ring to it. With files from Bruce DeMara
Daily Mirror
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
PS Plus Essential May 2025 games release time and every PS4 and PS5 title leaving
More games are coming to PS Plus Essential subscribers, but more games will have to leave in order to make way for them very soon. It's time for another bout of PS Plus Essential games (the best all year, might we add), which will arrive in your library incredibly soon. PS Plus came out swinging with its latest reveal, and if you've been following the gaming world for the last few years, you'll know just how good it is for Essential subscribers. The tier of the gaming service has been living it large for the last couple of months, especially after the PS Plus Essential April 2025 reveal delivered a nostalgic package featuring RoboCop and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre for players. It got far better this month, though, with the PS Plus Essential May 2025 announcement revealing the arrival of Balatro, the Game Awards GOTY-nominated card game that has won over players across the world, especially after the arrival of Balatro on Xbox Game Pass only a couple of months ago. The service also comes packaged with Warhammer 40K: Boltgun, an exemplary Boomer Shooter that will no doubt fill the bloody, pulpy, tongue-in-cheek hole left between now and the launch of the similarly aggressive and throwback-inducing Doom: The Dark Ages. Capped off with Ark: Survival Ascended, it's a big month for players, and thankfully for us, there isn't long for us to wait before the PS Plus Essential May 2025 games release time. Here's what you need to know about when the new games will debut. PS Plus Essential May 2025 games release time The PS Plus Essential May 2025 release time is set for 2am PDT / 5am EDT / 10am BST on Tuesday, May 6. We know this because the PS Plus games of any tier always drop on the Tuesday following their announcement, an hour after the previous games leave. That means you have only a short period of time to add RoboCop: Rogue City, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker's Memory to your library before they stop being free downloads, meaning you'll have to pay for them if you want them. It's a pretty big month of games to be looking forward to, but don't let that distract you from picking up the older games before they officially arrive. Brace yourself, because Balatro has the ability to get really infectious.
