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Metro
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix's newest hit watched over 15,400,000 times to top global film charts
Caroline Westbrook Published June 5, 2025 3:45pm Link is copied Comments Summer is here, and with the temperature rising and the days at their longest it's all too tempting to switch off the TV and head outside to enjoy the sunshine. But over on Netflix it's business as usual, with the streaming platform dishing up enough feature-length gems to keep your screen sizzling over the warmer months. This week sees some of the more popular movies of recent weeks hanging in there, along with some tantalising newcomers to enjoy from Spain, Argentina and India. But can Fear Street: Prom Queen carve out a place at the top of the charts for another week? Read on to find out what you've all been watchin...(Picture: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) After six whole weeks in the top ten,. it looks as though Tom Hardy's fast-paced action thriller might finally be on the way out. Directed by Gareth Evans, (The Raid) the actor plays Detective Walker, a shady cop forced to navigate a city's criminal underworld after a drug deal goes awry. Plenty of brutal, visceral action follows (Picture: Netflix) The first of this week's new entries is the latest instalment in this popular Indian action, Telugu-language franchise. The story follows a ruthless cop (Nani) who is sent by the Homicide Intervention Team (the titular HIT) to track down a group of killers on a grisly murder spree. Despite scoring mixed reviews when it was released in cinemas earlier this year, it's been a box office hit - with a fourth movie in the works (Picture: Netflix) Next up, it's another new entry from India - this one a Hindi-language action drama which flopped at the box office but is finding new life on Netflix. Salman Khan stars as the title character, an heir to the Rajkot Dynasty of Gujarat - who is motivated by a tragic accident to change the lives of three people, only to find himself targeted by a vengeful politician (Picure: Pen Marudhar Entertainment/Netflix) The Shrek movies have remained hugely popular over the past couple of decades - as have the spin-off movies dedicated to the swashbuckling Puss In Boots. This one - technically the sixth film in the Shrek franchise - sees our feline favourite (voiced by Antonio Banderas) heading off on a quest to restore eight of his nine lives, with a little help from regular sidekick Kitty Softpaws (Salma Hayek) (Picture: NBC Universal) If you haven't yet seen this smash hit charmer - a former chart-topper featuring a host of famous faces - then add it to your watch list immediately. Nonnas, which stars Susan Sarandon, Talia Shire, Brenda Vaccaro, Lorraine Bracco and Vince Vaughn, tells the true story of Joe Scarvarella, the Staten Island restaurateur who honours his late mother by opening an Italian restaurant staffed by grandmothers (Picture: Jeong Park/Netflix) It's not just Netflix newcomers that are racking up millions in the top 10 this week - as this 2023 blockbuster has also been making waves. Jason Momoa reprises his role as the DC Comics hero in this sequel to the 2018 hit, this time joining forces with his half-brother Orm (Patrick Wilson) to stop Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) from killing his family and using the cursed Black Trident to cause chaos (Picture: Warner Bros/Everett/REX/ Shutterstock) Here's a film that was not only a hit with critics - becoming one of the best reviewed movies of 2024 - but with audiences too. The Wild Robot tells the story of Roz (Lupita Nyong'o), a service robot who crash-lands on a remote, uninhabited island during a storm, and has to learn to adapt to the unfamiliar surroundings - finding her purpose when she adopts an orphaned baby goose. A sequel to this gorgeous, visually stunning tale is on the way, so grab the chance to see the original while it's there (Picture: Universal Pictures) Another new entry now, and this one's a drama from Argentina, about a businessman who has a heart transplant and undergoes a personality shift, finding out more about the life of his donor and exploring his community. In doing so he meets the dead man's widow and falls for her, while secretly helping her neighbourhood. But she will discover his connection to her late husband? (Picture: Netflix) After spending last week at number one this latest instalment in the Fear Street series has been scared off the top spot Based on the novels by RL Stine, it offers up plenty of 80s-era slasher movie thrills as the senior class of Shadyside High gears up for prom night and the election of its queen, with underdog Lori going head-to-head against the more popular girls. However, the night turns deadly when a masked killer starts picking off the candidates (Picture: Alan Markfield/Netflix) Crashing straight into the charts at number one is this Spanish murder mystery, which has racked up an impressive number of views in its first week of release. Based on the real-life case of engineer Antonio Navarro Cerdan, who was stabbed to death in Patraix, Valencia, in 2017, it follows the investigation into the murder of a young man in the Spanish city - which uncovers some dark secrets as his widow's hidden double life is revealed (Picture: Netflix Inc./Manuel Fernandez Valdes. 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WIRED
28-05-2025
- Business
- WIRED
'Grand Theft Auto' Publisher Swaps DEI for 'Diversity of Thought' in Annual Report
May 28, 2025 11:51 AM Take-Two's latest 10-K report has removed any mention of supporting social justice and LGBT+ rights, as more industries fall in line with President Donald Trump's anti-DEI agenda. Take-Two Interactive did not mention DEI in its latest annual report. Photograph: Jakub Porzycki/AP Images Take-Two Interactive, the publisher behind Grand Theft Auto VI , is forgoing any mention of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts and promoting 'diversity of thought" in its latest annual report. The change, first spotted by Game File, is part of the company's annual 10-K report, which offers insight into the company's business, financials, and risk factors. In 2024, the report included a robust section about DEI, expressing support for groups working to 'eradicate social injustice,' LGBTQ+ rights, and minority game design students, and 'celebrating cultural differences' through employee groups. In the 2025 report, Take-Two only mentions diversity in one area: 'We firmly believe that diversity of thought drives the innovation that is integral to our success.' The report adds that the company aims 'to provide an inclusive workplace in which everyone feels respected, heard, and safe,' but does not include commitments to provide scholarships to minority game design students, which were made in 2024. 'By empowering our colleagues to embrace an entrepreneurial mindset and to take calculated risks, we believe that we have created an environment where our people can thrive,' the report reads. The move is part of a growing trend of companies rolling back their DEI initiatives amid a crackdown on anything perceived as DEI by the Trump administration. DEI efforts in the video game industry have grown since the early days of gaming, but it wasn't until 2020 that major companies began to throw support behind minority developers in acknowledgement of greater systemic issues. After George Floyd was murdered by police, companies began to vocally support movements like Black Lives Matter and pledged to help marginalized developers. As President Donald Trump has been cracking down on DEI in both the public and private sector, however, those efforts may now be in danger. Reached by WIRED, a spokesperson for Take-Two declined to comment. The company's website still includes a statement that says it believes 'more diverse teams are more valuable and effective. Diversity is key to our success.' DEI backlash, which has most recently spread across companies in fields like tech and retail, has a firm foothold in gaming communities. Last year, an online harassment movement styling itself as 'Gamergate 2.0' attacked consultancy companies hired to provide guidance and advice on cultural sensitivities, and created lists that deemed even a whiff of anything non-white, cis-male, and heterosexual as DEI. In modding communities, mods for games like The Sims 4 are being created to remove LGBT and Black non-player characters from the game. The language in Take-Two's report echoes that of companies like Meta, which said it would seek "cognitive diversity' in its own 10-K earlier this year, as it ended its own DEI programs. The Entertainment Software Association, which organized the now defunct E3 and acts as an advocate for the video game industry among regulators and lawmakers, declined to comment about the impact of DEI rollbacks in video games. Instead, a spokesperson directed WIRED to the ESA's "Inclusion & Belonging' page on its website, which champions representation and that 'the video game community is vast and diverse.' Diversity of thought may not be a problematic concept in theory, but right-wing personalities have adopted it as a talking point that can provide cover racist, sexist, or transphobic views. Daniel Oppong, founder of The Courage Collective—a consultant that advises companies on DEI—says it is often used as a cop-out to sidestep a company's lack of representation. 'When organizational cultures are largely homogenous, they'll often cite 'diversity of thought' as a means to indicate some element of distinctiveness,' he says. That still doesn't let any company off the hook. 'In that spirit, if 'diversity of thought' is deemed necessary (and acceptable),' he says, 'then diversity of identities (aka: diverse teams) should be an imperative as well.' Oppong says there's a great misconception around what people consider DEI today. 'What was meant to be a robust, interdisciplinary practice designed to create cultures where people thrive, is often misrepresented as 'wokeism' and reduced to polarizing buzzwords that do not accurately portray the essence and impact of effective DEI,' he says. These programs can offer equal access to things like better working conditions for people with disabilities, improved parental leave, and equal access to career opportunities. 'One of the biggest misnomers about DEI is the notion that it only benefits people from historically marginalized groups,' Oppong says. 'The truth is, when implemented effectively, DEI benefits everyone.' For some companies, like Target, DEI rollbacks have meant lost profits and cultural backlash. Next year, Take-Two will publish Rockstar's highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI, which co-stars a Latina woman—the very kind of character the anti-woke crowd calls DEI. 'People want to support and work for brands that align with their values,' Oppong says. 'Given the shifting demographics of the US, it's imperative that organizations consider the unique needs and values of different identity groups – particularly if they want to remain relevant and resonant with employers and consumers alike.'
New York Post
27-05-2025
- New York Post
US issues travel warning for Italy fearing ‘terrorism' — here's what American tourists should know
Italy has long been a summer hotspot for globetrotters everywhere — but an updated travel advisory has just been issued for the beloved European vacation destination. On May 23, the US State Department issued a Level 2 travel warning for Italy, urging travelers to 'exercise increased caution' due to terrorism. The U.S. State Department issued a Level 2 travel warning for Italy. Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Advertisement 'There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Italy,' the advisory summary reads. Italy previously had the basic Level 1 advisory that most other European countries share, simply telling travelers to 'exercise normal precautions' when visiting. However, due to the increased threat of terrorist-related violence, the State Department has bumped Italy up to Level 2. Advertisement There are four levels for international travel advisories: Level 1 ('exercise normal precautions'), Level 2 ('exercise increased caution'), Level 3 ('reconsider travel') and Level 4 ('do not travel'). The advisory warns that terrorists 'may attack with little or no warning' and encourages Americans to be wary of common targets, including tourist spots, transportation centers, shopping malls and markets, local government buildings, hotels, clubs, restaurants, religious sites, parks, sports and cultural events, schools, airports and public areas. For those who decide to travel to Italy, the State Department recommends staying alert in tourist spots, checking local media for any breaking news and enrolling in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive messages and alerts from the U.S. Embassy. The State Department is urging travelers to 'exercise increased caution' due to terrorism. REUTERS/Igor Petyx Advertisement It's also been recommended to be prepared to alter plans while abroad and set up a contingency plan for any potential emergency situations. France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom also currently have Level 2 advisories from the State Department.
The Star
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Motor racing-Bearman given 10-place Monaco grid penalty for red flag breach
FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy - May 15, 2025 Haas' Oliver Bearman ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki/File Photo MONACO (Reuters) -Haas Formula One rookie Oliver Bearman was handed a 10-place grid drop for ignoring red flags during Friday's Monaco Grand prix practice. The Briton also collected two penalty points on his licence for the breach. Stewards found that the 20-year-old overtook Williams' Carlos Sainz after the session was stopped and red flag warnings issued. "It is clear from the video footage that there was a light panel directly in front of the driver which showed the red flag; and the dashboard also indicated the red flag well before the overtake took place," they said. "The driver claimed that he saw the red flags but decided not to slow down abruptly because he felt that slowing down abruptly would have been more dangerous and that what he did was a safer way of handling the situation." The stewards disagreed with Bearman's stance and said drivers could not know, on a tight and narrrow track like Monaco, what might be ahead. (Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Ed Osmond)
Straits Times
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Bearman given 10-place Monaco grid penalty for red flag breach
FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy - May 15, 2025 Haas' Oliver Bearman ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki/File Photo MONACO - Haas Formula One rookie Oliver Bearman was handed a 10-place grid drop for ignoring red flags during Friday's Monaco Grand prix practice. The Briton also collected two penalty points on his licence for the breach. Stewards found that the 20-year-old overtook Williams' Carlos Sainz after the session was stopped and red flag warnings issued. "It is clear from the video footage that there was a light panel directly in front of the driver which showed the red flag; and the dashboard also indicated the red flag well before the overtake took place," they said. "The driver claimed that he saw the red flags but decided not to slow down abruptly because he felt that slowing down abruptly would have been more dangerous and that what he did was a safer way of handling the situation." The stewards disagreed with Bearman's stance and said drivers could not know, on a tight and narrrow track like Monaco, what might be ahead. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
