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The Verge
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Stranger Fits.
Posted Jul 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM UTC Netflix and New Era have teamed up for a collection of six new hats ranging in price from $31.99 for adjustable options to $47.99 for fitted ones. It includes two Squid Game styles and a couple of Stranger Things designs with the most subtle of the two featuring an upside down version of the New Era logo.
Glasgow Times
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Nearly 60 Glasgow streets to close for Spider-Man filming
Motorists are being urged to plan ahead as it is rumoured that film crews for the upcoming Spider-Man film will descend on the city later this month. The highly anticipated sequel, titled Spider-Man: Brand New Day, will see Tom Holland reprise his iconic role, with direction from Destin Daniel Cretton. READ MORE: TV star pictured at plush Glasgow restaurant while on trip from Hollywood It is also believed that Stranger Things star Sadie Sink will appear alongside Holland. Filming is scheduled to officially begin on August 1, but the shoot will result in widespread disruption for more than two weeks, with road closures, parking bans, and bus lane suspensions in place across the city centre. Glasgow City Council has confirmed that traffic diversions will be in place and warned that bus and taxi lanes will also be impacted. Delays and congestion are expected, particularly around key commuter routes. For the safety of pedestrians, a prohibition of pedestrian movements will also be enforced during periods of filming action. (Image: Newsquest) This restriction will apply to the same areas detailed under the Prohibition of Vehicle Movements section and will be in force only while action is taking place. Pedestrians are advised to follow all on-site signage and instructions from stewards or film crew personnel during these periods for their own safety and to avoid disruption to filming. It is currently unknown who will be travelling to Glasgow. READ MORE: More details as 'Spider-Man 4' filming to shut Glasgow roads The Glasgow Times previously reported that residents and businesses in the city centre had been notified that a production will shut down the area. On the papers, the project is only referred to as a "feature film". Glasgow City Council and the officials from the London-based production company both said they would not be able to confirm which film will use the set. However, the phrase Blue Oasis has been spotted on the written notices, which was reportedly the working title for the newest Marvel film in the past (Image: Newsquest) A full list of the roads affected is here: Prohibition of waiting, loading and unloading From 3pm on July 31 until 11.59pm on August 15 Bothwell Street between Pitt Street and Hope Street Wellington Street between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street West Campbell Street between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street Blythswood Street between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street Douglas Street between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street Pitt Street between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street (southbound closed) St Peter's Lane for its full length Bothwell Lane between Blythswood Street and Wellington Street St Vincent Lane between Hope Street and Pitt Street Waterloo Lane for its full length Prohibition of vehicle movements From 5am on August 1 until 10pm on August 9 Bothwell Street between Pitt Street and Hope Street Wellington Street between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street West Campbell Street between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street Blythswood Street between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street Douglas Street between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street Pitt Street between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street St Peter's Lane for its full length Bothwell Lane between Blythswood Street and Wellington Street St Vincent Lane between Hope Street and Pitt Street Waterloo Lane for its full length Prohibition of waiting, loading and unloading From 3pm on August 7 until 11.59pm on August 9 Blythswood Street between Waterloo Street and Argyle Street Cadogan Street between Wellington Street and Douglas Street West Campbell Street between Waterloo Street and Argyle Street Prohibition of vehicle movements From 5am on August 9 until 10pm on August 9 Cadzow Street for its full length Oak Street for its full length Prohibition of waiting, loading and unloading From 3pm on August 8 until 11.59pm on August 10 Queen Street between Ingram Street and George Square South Frederick between Ingram Street and George Square St Vincent Lane between Wellington Street and Hope Street West Nile Street between West George Street and Gordon Street Ingram Street between Queen Street and Glassford Street Prohibition of waiting, loading and unloading From 3pm on August 8 until 11.59pm on August 13 Bothwell Street between Wellington Street and Hope Street Drury Street for its full length Hope Street between Waterloo Street and West George Street Renfield Lane for its full length Renfield Street between West George Street and Gordon Street St Vincent Lane between Wellington Street and Renfield Street St Vincent Street between George Square and Wellington Street Waterloo Lane between Waterloo Street and Bothwell Street West George Lane between Wellington Street and Hope Street Prohibition of vehicle movements From 12am on August 9 until 11.59pm on August 10 Bothwell Street between Wellington Street and Hope Street Drury Street for its full length Hope Street between Waterloo Street and West George Street Queen Street between Ingram Street and George Square Renfield Lane for its full length Renfield Street between West George Street and Gordon Street South Frederick between Ingram Street and George Square (northbound closed) St Vincent Lane between Wellington Street and Renfield Street St Vincent Street between George Square and Wellington Street St Vincent Lane for its full length Waterloo Lane between Waterloo Street and Bothwell Street West George Lane between Wellington Street and Renfield Street West Nile Street between West George Street and Gordon Street Ingram Street between Queen Street and Glassford Street (westbound closed) Revocation of one-way to make it temporarily a two-way From 12am on August 9 until 11.59pm on August 13 Drury Street for its full length Prohibition of vehicle movements From 12am on August 11 until 6pm on August 13 St Vincent Street between West Nile Street and Wellington Street Bothwell Street between Wellington Street and Hope Street Drury Street for its full length Hope Street between Waterloo Street and West George Street West George Lane between Wellington Street and Hope Street St. Vincent Lane between Wellington Street and Hope Street Renfield Lane for its full length Renfield Street between West George Street and Gordon Street St Vincent Lane for its full length Waterloo Lane between Waterloo Street and Bothwell Street Suspension of bus lane regulations From 6am on August 9 until 11.59pm on August 13 Hope Street, northbound between Waterloo Street and Gordon Street Prohibition of waiting, loading and unloading From 3pm on August 12 until 11.59pm on August 16 Wilson Street for its full length Brunswick Street for its full length Hutchison Street between Trongate and Garth Street Prohibition of vehicle movements From 6am on August 13 until 11.59pm on August 16 Wilson Street for its full length Brunswick Street for its full length Hutchison Street between Trongate and Garth Street Candleriggs between Ingram Street and Bell Street Revocation of one way to make it temporarily a two-way From 6am on August 14 until 4pm on August 16 Bell Street between Candleriggs and Albion Street Prohibition of vehicle movements by use of traffic management stop-and-go From 9.30am on August 14 until 4pm on August 14 and from 9.30am on August 15 until 4pm on August 15 Glassford Street northbound before Wilson Street Glassford Street southbound before Wilson Street Virginia Street northbound before Wilson Street Virginia Street southbound before Wilson Street Suspension of bus lane regulations From 6am on August 13 until 11.59pm on August 16 Glassford Street, northbound between Trongate and Wilson Street With a film of this scale, Glasgow is expected to receive global attention, but for locals, traffic headaches may lie ahead. Residents and commuters are encouraged to stay updated via Glasgow City Council's official traffic notices.
ITV News
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- ITV News
The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr asks fans to celebrate his 85th birthday with 'peace and love'
Ringo Starr posted a TikTok asking people to mark his birthday with a global show of unity. Music icon Ringo Starr has asked his fans around the world to celebrate his 85th birthday with "peace and love." The Beatles band member released a video on TikTok ahead of his big day, asking people to stop what they are doing and say, think or post his message to the world. In the video, he said: "On Monday it's my birthday, what does that mean? It means at noon wherever you are all over the world anywhere, you go 'peace and love'. This is my gift to you. Peace and love." Since 2008, Ringo has spread his peace and love message every year on his birthday as a sign of global unity. 'I think it's important every day – and right now the world is going through a madness. Maybe it'll help. I'm an optimist, not a pessimist", Ringo said. In honour of Ringo's milestone birthday and lifelong advocacy for peace, The Beatles Story museum in Liverpool will unveil a Ringo Starr Peace and Love Sculpture. It has been created using an original casting of Ringo's right hand. A four-part series of biopics about The Beatles is being released in cinemas in April 2028, documenting the lives of each of the Fab Four. Gladiator II star Paul Mescal will play Paul McCartney, Stranger Things actor Joseph Quinn will take on George Harrison. Saltburn star Barry Keoghan will portray Ringo Starr, and Babygirl actor Harris Dickinson will play John Lennon. Formed in 1960, The Beatles are the best-selling music act of all time and one of the world's most influential bands. They achieved 18 UK number-one singles, 16 UK number-one albums, and a record 20 number-one hits on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Buzz Feed
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
These New Books Should Be On Your Summer Reading List
There's something about the warm and lackadaisical months of summer that begs to be accompanied by a good book (or several). It's a good thing that there's no shortage of new releases to choose from. Your next great summer read may very well be hiding among the upcoming list that we specially curated for your perusal. Each of these books promises to be satisfying and easy to settle into, with beckoning plots that vow to keep you there, plus one helpful cookbook that's surprisingly timely . You may even recognize new titles from some of your favorite bestselling authors. Polybius by Collin Armstrong Inspired by Greek urban legend, Polybius is a fun and wild ride, packed with cinemotographic-like prose and small-town '80s nostalgia à la Stranger Things and Stephen King's It. It's 1982, and Andi Winston has just moved to the Northern California seaside town of Tasker Bay with her mother. When she's not attending Tasker Bay High and avoiding any form of human interaction, Andi is working at the town's Home Video World, servicing gaming cabinets, taking apart their contents, and dissecting the intricate codes that make them run. But when a new and unfamiliar arcade game called 'Polybius' gets delivered onto the shop floor, the town is turned upside down. Players are immediately drawn to the game's hyper-futuristic graphics and immersive renderings that set anyone who watches it into a deep trance. It's not long after the arrival of 'Polybius' that many Tasker Bay residents begin to complain of hallucinatory thoughts and unsettling paranoia, exacerbating the already growing tensions between longtime locals and the encroaching influx of Silicon Valley transplants aiming to push them out with their new money. After a string of uncharacteristic violent crimes rock the community and a dead body turns up, Andi can't help but connect the dots back to 'Polybius.' It's now up to Andi and her new potential love interest and friend, Ro Kemp, to do some digging and uncover the true purpose of the mysterious and sinister arcade $18.99+ (also available in hardcover) Katabasis by R.F. Kuang Renowned for the massive success of her books Yellowface and Babel, R.F. Kuang has been churning out some of this century's most notable works of fiction. Her latest, Katabasis, is set to release in August and is a dark academia fantasy that takes readers on a humorous descent into the realm of the dead. Two rival academics head to the depths of hell in order to get the final recommendations needed to graduate from a freshly deceased professor. One of them is Alice Law, a student pursuing a grueling and, at times, dangerous education of Magik at Cambridge. The personification of a type-A student, Alice is determined to become the best student that the sadistic Professor Jacob Grimes could ever wish for. But when Professor Grimes is found with his corporeal body splattered across his office's interior, Alice knows she'll need to head down to hell and bring him back, or risk her prime academic standing with Grimes. Except Peter Murdoch, her only true rival at the university, walks right into Law's plan. And with Peter's big nose, careless good looks and effortless charm, she's forced to drag him down to hell with her. This anticipated tale is a hilarious and succinct take on all-consuming academia, sexism, power struggles, love, seduction, hubris and so much $24.50 for pre-order King of Ashes by S.A. Crosby In S.A. Crosby's latest Southern crime fiction, King of Ashes, Roman Carruthers is duty-bound to return home to his family, and the family's central Virginia business — Carruthers Crematorium. Roman's father has fallen into a coma after a car accident, and his sister Neveah is struggling to run affairs on her own. There's also the issue of Roman's brother, Dante, who has fallen into an impossible amount of debt with a dangerous group of people. Soon, it's revealed that their father's accident was no accident after all, and it was Dante's recklessness and distressing financial standing that got them where they are. Roman is now forced to barter for Dante's debts using his own financial ingenuity. Already the recipient of high praise from an endless list of acclaimed voices, this Godfather-inspired thriller reads like a bloody and modernized Shakespearean tragedy about family dynamics and loyalties. Price: $28.99 So Far Gone by Jess Walter With early praise from the likes of Ann Patchett and Tom Perrotta, So Far Gone is the latest from New York Times bestselling author Jess Walter. In this brilliant and riotous jaunt through modern America, Rhys Kinnick has had enough. After assaulting his conspiracy theorist son-in-law over the Thanksgiving turkey, he's fled for the woods, leaving all modern constraints behind him. Rhys makes his way — without a cell phone or any device to tether him back to his family or career — out to a remote cabin to begin a self-imposed hermitage. But Rhys' isolation, save for a few wild raccoons for company, isn't forever. He's pulled back to the real world when he's told that his daughter has gone missing and his grandchildren, whom he just recently reconnected with, may be in danger from a dangerous new militia. Rhys is forced to reconnect with his bipolar ex, Lucy, who happens to be a former detective, and a few other old acquaintances to save his family. But can Rhys come back into the blinding light of a world he was all too keen to leave behind and turn into the hero his daughter and grandchildren need? A bit of satire on modern life and political turmoil, Walter's So Far Gone is a standout read this $24 (originally $30) With A Vengeance by Riley Sager New York Times bestselling author Riler Sager (The Only One Left and Middle of the Night) is a virtuoso in edge-of-your-seat thrillers and a skillful curator of twists and turns. His latest book takes place on a luxury overnight train to Chicago in 1954, and our protagonist has just 13 hours to exact her plan of revenge. Twelve years earlier, Anna Matheson's family was destroyed by a group of six individuals who also happen to be on this Chicago-bound train. Though her intention is only to get the perpetrators to confess and into the hands of authorities, the mission is quickly 'derailed' when one of them is murdered. Anna soon learns that the killer won't just stop at the six who are the target of her ire, but rather the whole train is at risk. Now, her sights are set on saving the very people who have wronged her. Sager's With a Vengeance is a novel of cinema-like quality that will appease those in need of a new Murder on the Orient Express and satisfy self-proclaimed Hitchcock fans who believe Strangers on a Train was his greatest work. Price: $20.98 Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of cult-favorite fiction novels like The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Daisy Jones & The Six, is back with another novel that's just as affecting as her last. Atmosphere: A Love Story follows Joan Goodwin, an astronomy professor who joins NASA's 1980s Space Shuttle program only to discover more than intellectual fulfillment when she meets the mystifying Vanessa Ford and the four other complex cast of characters who make up the team of astronauts preparing to make their first flights into space. It's a complex situation for Joan to navigate, as she wants more than anything to preserve her career during a time and place when same-sex relationships are not as widely accepted and women are tasked with needing to prove themselves in a field predominantly occupied by men. Then, during NASA's STS-LR9 shuttle mission in 1984, things take a catastrophic turn. Surprisingly full of technical and historical accuracy, Atmosphere delivers the kind of emotional depth and drama that Jenkins Reid is well-known $21 The Compound by Aisling Rawle This binge-able debut from Irish author Aisling Rawle, The Compound, is perfectly fitting for our modern obsession with reality TV. Lily is a typical 20-something who is among the 19 other contestants on a hit reality TV show taking place on a remote desert compound. Throughout their isolated time filming, Lily and her fellow competitors must complete a variety of challenges to win communal essentials like food and furniture, as well as more opulent prizes like designer cosmetics and champagne, and whoever manages to stay in the Compound the longest wins the game. But as anyone familiar with the producer-driven dramas that are at the heart of every successful competition reality show knows, intense dynamics and desperation quickly develop among the contestants, and cameras are capturing every juicy bit of it. Tensions reach a dangerous pinnacle when producers advance the stakes to a threatening degree, and Lily is forced to ask whether she's actually playing the game or simply surviving it. Price: $20.30 The Cook's Garden by Kevin West Victory gardens — which were planted during WWI and WWII for supplemental produce — might be making a comeback if grocery prices remain high and the Trump administration continues to cut vital services surrounding food and safety. In the spirit of becoming more self-sufficient, 'The Cook's Garden' might not just be a delightful new addition to your kitchen, it could become a necessary one. Kevin West, who previously wrote the popular cookbook Saving the Season, writes his latest as a guide that even those of us with no gardening expertise or limited grow space will be able to follow, love and utilize. West wants us to use homegrown produce in our daily dishes with confidence and believes that the act of planting and growing will encourage more people to garden. Within these pages, West will lead readers on a learning tour of pickling, soil conditions, and growing zones, plus he offers 125 vegetable-laden recipes that are perfect for your new haul of freshly grown produce. Price: $45 for pre-order
Mint
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Movie promotions, fan theories and communities now have a new home: Reddit
Along with tried and tested models of engagement on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, besides regular media interactions, print and television advertising, movie promotions, and marketing are now finding a new home in news aggregation and social media forum Reddit. Besides official marketing by studios and producers, the platform also hosts movie reviews, fan activity and audience reactions by movie buffs, digital creators and influencers who are slowly building communities with like-minded entertainment enthusiasts. However, industry experts point out that, unlike other platforms that prioritise algorithms or follower counts, every post and comment on Reddit that speaks to hyper-targeted communities is subject to upvotes or downvotes from real users—meaning content must earn its place at the top. While the service does offer brands the opportunity to promote their presence on Reddit, including AMAs (ask me anything), through paid efforts, the smart way is to work with community moderators or run promoted posts that blend in, in order to feel native. Some brands do this well while others get called out. Read more: 'Trash TV' takes off as audiences crave a peek into celebrity lives 'Reddit stands apart in the entertainment and pop culture landscape by fostering authentic human conversations. It enables open, in-depth dialogue across over 100,000 active communities. Many of these communities are deeply immersed in films, OTT content, web series, celebrity culture, and digital storytelling," the platform said in response to Mint's queries. Entertainment is a key driver of engagement on Reddit, and one of the top topics on the platform in India so far this year, it added. Communities such as those on movies, television, Bollywood, and Tollywood have become hubs for trendspotting, fan theories, detailed reviews, and real-time audience reactions that often influence broader conversations in the entertainment industry. Meaningful partnerships To be sure, Reddit has a local team focused on developing entertainment partnerships to offer enhanced community experiences to redditors. Through these partnerships, studios like Zee Studios have brought key talent to Reddit to do AMAs ('Ask Me Anything" sessions, which are online Q&As) about their projects in Indian communities. However, the platform is designed more to foster unfiltered conversations and build communities dedicated to specific interests, ranging from niche genres to new releases. 'We're seeing more film and OTT teams tap into Reddit not just to market, but to listen. AMAs with actors, dropping clues for fans to uncover, even just letting fan theories grow on their own, it's all part of how shows build hype now," said Jagdish Lobo – associate vice-president at QYUKI, a new media company that provides digital distribution and content production services for artists. Global hits like Stranger Things and The Boys have done this brilliantly. 'Even if the studio isn't directly involved, the fan communities do half the job. In India, we're still early in this space, but it's picking up," Lobo added. Entertainment industry experts point out unlike other platforms, Reddit isn't about the most polished video or the biggest follower count. It rewards the most interesting conversation. That's a huge advantage for storytellers. They can test ideas, sense how people feel about characters or twists, and get real feedback, not just likes. 'Reddit is where the internet goes to think out loud. Studios have clocked this and are quietly slipping into subreddits to seed conversations, float theories, leak just enough to spark curiosity—and then let Reddit do what it does best: spiral. Very rarely does this happen through official handles. Most of it unfolds through burner accounts, soft alliances with community moderators, or well-timed posts that feel fan-driven," said Krunal Kanabar, head-strategy and IP, NOFILTR Group, an influencer marketing agency. Community engagement This has played out globally with titles like Everything Everywhere All At Once, and closer home with shows like Scam 1992, where Reddit didn't launch the hype but definitely helped cultify it, Kanabar said. To be sure, the company claims each subreddit operates under its own set of rules and is managed by independent volunteer moderators. These communities are highly engaged and self-regulating, and in many cases, users are quick to identify and question posts that appear to be speculative, agenda-driven, or lacking credibility. Read more: Regional content gains ground on OTTs even as Hindi dominates Yash Chandiramani, founder and chief strategist, Admatazz, a digital marketing agency, said, unlike traditional platforms, Reddit thrives on deep engagement, subculture awareness and long-form discussion. This means it has the users' attention. So any show or movie with a fan following, fan theories, and speculation works well on Reddit and movie marketers have started subtly seeding content as well. 'Reddit's strength lies in its super hyper-targeted, deep communities. Instead of shouting at a mass audience, for example, you can engage horror devotees or Bollywood enthusiasts. The threaded nature of discussions allows fans to dissect every plot twist, create theories, and contribute to shareable moments in real time, sustained engagement that's rarely seen on platforms with vanishing content or short-form formats," Joshua Carvalho, director BC Web Wise, a digital marketing agency, said. 'Reddit's pseudonymous culture encourages a kind of honesty we don't often see elsewhere. When creators show humility and speak candidly in AMAs or comment threads, they earn genuine community advocacy, not the glossy endorsements you'd expect from influencer marketing," Carvalho added.
