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NZ Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
How Labubu dolls and other pop culture trends are taking over the world
Plush toy collectables, Labubus, are taking the world by storm. Collecting, coveting, and curating have been pop culture staples for decades. There's an innate human need to purchase the new 'in' thing. Whether it's a hacky sack, troll dolls, Tamagotchis, fidget spinners, Pokémon cards, or Beanie Babies - consumerism is quick to take hold of a fad and make
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Y2K OTT Release Date: When and where to watch Jaeden Martell & Rachel Zegler's apocalyptic sci-fi comedy in India
Y2K OTT Release Date: Get ready to relive the chaos of the millennium bug with a comedic twist! A24's latest offering, Y2K, directed by Kyle Mooney, is set to premiere on JioHotstar in India on June 6, 2025. This apocalyptic sci-fi comedy brings together a stellar cast, including Jaeden Martell and Rachel Zegler, to deliver a nostalgic yet thrilling experience. What is Y2K all about? Set on New Year's Eve in 1999, Y2K follows best friends Eli (Jaeden Martell) and Danny (Julian Dennison) as they crash a high school party in hopes of making unforgettable memories. However, when the clock strikes midnight, the feared Y2K bug becomes a reality, causing all technology to malfunction and turn against humanity. From killer microwaves to rogue Tamagotchis, the teens must navigate a world where everyday gadgets become deadly adversaries. Meet the cast and crew of Y2K Directed by Kyle Mooney in his directorial debut, Y2K is written by Kyle Mooney and Evan Winter. Evan Winter, Jonah Hill, Matt Dines, Allison Goodwin, Christopher Storer, and Cooper Wehde have produced this film under the cinematography of Bill Pope and music of Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans. Other than Jaeden and Rachel Zegler, Y2K also stars Julian Dennison, Daniel Zolghadri, Lachlan Watson, Fred Durst, Kyle Mooney, Eduardo Franco, Mason Gooding, The Kid Laroi, Lauren Balone, Alicia Silverstone, Tim Heidecker, Maureen Sebastian, Miles Robbins and Ellie Ricker among others. Y2K is a treasure trove of late '90s culture, featuring a soundtrack filled with iconic tracks from the era. The film pays homage to the turn-of-the-century aesthetics, complete with VHS tapes, dial-up internet references, and fashion reminiscent of the time. Upon its release, Y2K received mixed reviews. Do you think Y2K will find its audience on JioHotstar? Drop your thoughts @indiatimes.
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Nostalgic household items every Scottish '90s kid will remember fondly
Looking back at the toys and tech we once used shows just how much has changed since the 90s. If you grew up in Scotland during the 1990s, chances are you look back on the decade with a warm dose of nostalgia. It was a time of Pokémon cards, Tamagotchis, and the Spice Girls. Gameboys ruled playgrounds, Saturday mornings were spent watching SMTV Live, and most of us still remember the screech of a dial-up modem. While it may feel like just yesterday, the reality is that three decades have passed, and much has changed. One surefire way to feel the passing of time is to look back at the things we once used every day. From toys to tech, '90s kids were surrounded by objects that now seem like museum pieces. We have taken a trip down memory lane to revisit the household items and childhood gadgets that defined Scottish homes in the 1990s. Whether it was the ever-blinking lights of a Furby perched on your shelf or the clunky desktop computer your family gathered around, these relics of the past will take you right back. So dust off your VHS tapes and fire up your Discman, here are just some of the classic '90s Scottish household items and toys you'll definitely remember from your childhood. Discman Highland Toffee and Irn-Bru bars
Scotsman
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
9 school playground crazes and toys of the 1990s
1 . Tamagotchis If keeping up with your homework wasn't enough, spare a thought for 90s schoolchildren, who also had to contend with keeping their electronic pets alive. Tamagotchis, meaning 'egg watch' in Japanese, burst onto the scene in 1996 and they were soon in the pockets of children around the globe. Youngsters had to care for their 'pets' by feeding them, often with a hamburger or piece of cake, playing games with them, disciplining them and cleaning up after them. The fact that earlier versions couldn't be paused meant they were often taken to school, where pupils could compare how their creatures were getting on. | JIJI PRESS/AFP via Getty Images Photo: JIJI PRESS/AFP via Getty Images
Scotsman
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
9 school playground crazes and toys of the 1990s
1 . Tamagotchis If keeping up with your homework wasn't enough, spare a thought for 90s schoolchildren, who also had to contend with keeping their electronic pets alive. Tamagotchis, meaning 'egg watch' in Japanese, burst onto the scene in 1996 and they were soon in the pockets of children around the globe. Youngsters had to care for their 'pets' by feeding them, often with a hamburger or piece of cake, playing games with them, disciplining them and cleaning up after them. The fact that earlier versions couldn't be paused meant they were often taken to school, where pupils could compare how their creatures were getting on. | JIJI PRESS/AFP via Getty Images Photo: JIJI PRESS/AFP via Getty Images
