Diesel and Tom of Finland Return With Fourth Annual Pride Collaboration
This year, the honorary capsule highlights some of Tom's best works. The 20th-century homoerotic artist's celebrated canvases—many of which depict sailors, cops, and handymen cruising in leather bars—land on a variety of T-shirts, underwear, jockstraps, and phone cases. Additionally, photographs from Tom of Finland's parties from 1990 to 2005 appear on a line of hoodies, T-shirts, sweatpants, and more.
For the accompanying campaign, Diesel and Tom of Finland cast models straight off Grindr and asked them to pose for a series of simple home shots wearing looks from the line, lensed by Bruce LaBruce. The result is a campy mix of photographs that would likely bode well on the gay dating app where the brand found its muses.
The fourth annual Diesel x Tom of Finland pride collection is now available to shoponlineand in Diesel stores. Prices range from $50 USD to $375 USD. Explore the lineup in the gallery above.
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Foundation is currently rolling out a third season stuffed full of dramatic resonance. We've always been fans of Demerzel, the ancient android played by the excellent Laura Birn, but season three has really elevated the character—even beyond that big season-two reveal that she's been moving the chess pieces on behalf of the galaxy-ruling Empire for generations. That was a monumental bit of information. But this week's episode, 'The Stress of Her Regard,' dropped a bombshell that's even more startling in the moment, and just gets more jaw-dropping as it sinks a callback to Foundation season one. But it also dovetails perfectly with Demerzel's season three arc, which has explored her increasing unease about the very near future. After Hari Seldon gave her the Prime Radiant in season two, Demerzel has been able to tap into his predictive 'psychohistory.' Over the past 150 years, she's consulted it so frequently she keeps it tucked inside her chest for easy accessibility. The Second Foundation and Empire both have use of a Prime Radiant, which means the two groups—who are ostensibly at odds—have the same means to glimpse the road ahead. As season three began, both realized there'd been a sudden, potentially cataclysmic shift in the timeline. Though they've long been preparing for an extended dark age that will kick off with the fall of Empire, Seldon's math now suggests the possible end of humankind itself. Soon! If the math holds, it'll happen in just a few months. Humans who are privy to this information deal with the impending doom in varying ways. But it's different for Demerzel. As we've seen in earlier episodes, she's facing a dilemma so grave she's sought out a confidante—a religious leader named Zephyr Vorellis—who agrees to have her memory wiped after each meeting, then restored when it's time to talk again. Demerzel's secrets are so intense she actually, for once, needs a sounding board to help her muddle through them. The big one is, of course, that she's a robot. She was a fierce general in the long-ago Robot Wars, then captured and held in stasis for centuries as the last of her kind. Then, she was reprogrammed by Cleon I to serve only Empire's interests and has been doing so alongside the genetic clones (all named Cleon) decanted in succession. That directive has manifested in different ways across Foundation's run so far; we've seen that Demerzel's programming removes her from having to obey the Three Laws of Robotics, as written by Foundation source-material author Isaac Asimov. In other words, she can and will kill humans. That includes any Cleons who step too far out of line. But the knowledge that Empire will fall and, even more recently, that humanity may end has sparked an existential crisis: who is Demerzel without Cleons to serve? And on an even larger scale, what is her objective if humanity ends and she's left to float through her eternal existence? As 'The Stress of Her Regard' begins, we get a whole new window into just how determined Demerzel has been to preserve Empire's rule—and just how important her hand has been in shaping not just the trajectory of the Cleons, but of the Foundation too. In Foundation season one, terrorists blow up the Star Bridge—a giant elevator designed to carry space travelers from their ships down to Trantor, Empire's home planet. It's a horrific act that kills millions. Hundreds of millions. In response, Empire showers devastating bombs upon the two worlds it deems responsible, causing nearly as much trauma in return. But as we learn in season three, while the responsible parties were indeed from the planets that were punished, they were acting on behalf of Demerzel. It's a secret she's been keeping for three centuries, and Vorellis, who's suitably shocked to hear the truth, wants to know why she did it. 'I have eyesight that far outstrips your own,' Demerzel reminds Vorellis. 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She can't embrace the idea of existing without Empire, because she's wired completely around the idea of serving them. 'You are mistaking me for human,' she hisses, before tearing her skin and showing the freaky metal face beneath. 'I am not!' An understandably frightened Volleris dashes away, leaving the audience, and Demerzel herself, to contemplate the terror of losing her entire purpose, especially after all she's done to safeguard its existence. We're also left pondering the fact that she plotted the Star Bridge disaster—and wondering what else Demerzel might have done, or will do, to keep the status quo. New episodes of Foundation arrive Fridays on Apple TV+. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Geek Girl Authority
5 hours ago
- Geek Girl Authority
FOUNDATION Recap: (S03E04) The Stress of Her Regard
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RELATED: The Mule Wreaks Havoc in Foundation Season 3 Trailer and New Photos Ignis Later, Pritcher (Brandon P Bell) lands on Ignis. Surprise — he's secretly a member of the Second Foundation who's infiltrating the First Foundation. Preem (Troy Kotsur) greets him. Pritcher reveals he stole Indbur's ship to get here. Then, Gaal (Lou Llobell) embraces Pritcher … with a kiss. Yes, these two hot people are a thing. FOUNDATION Season 3 Episode 4, 'The Stress of Her Regard' — Photo courtesy of Apple TV+ After this, Pritcher shares his encounter with the Mule with Gaal and Preem. Preem places his hands on Pritcher and Gaal to access Pritcher's mind. They all see the club on Kalgan. Magnifico (Tómas Lemarquis), the Mule's (Pilou Asbæk) balladeer, plays his instrument for the dancers. They're all entranced by the music. Pritcher reveals that the Mule is a Mentalic like them. Unfortunately, the Mule accessed Pritcher's mind, and Pritcher had Gaal on the brain. 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FOUNDATION Season 3 Episode 4, 'The Stress of Her Regard' — Photo courtesy of Apple TV+ Of course, the Mule is an outlier. Pritcher adds that Indbur is also a problem. He's struggling to persuade the mayor that the Mule must be eradicated. Gaal encourages Pritcher to change Indbur's mind. After all, they need the Foundation to beat the Mule (and kill him). Gaal states that Pritcher must return to New Terminus. And it's perfect timing because the Vault is about to open again. But first — sexy times. If I had a nickel for every time Gaal got hot and heavy in the water, I'd have two, which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice. Never change, Gaal. Let the hot people copulate! Gaal and Pritcher bask in that postcoital glow in Hari's quarters. Hey, at least it's getting some use. RELATED: New TV Shows This Week (July 27 – August 2) Joining Forces Elsewhere, Ebling (Alexander Siddig) pays Indbur (Leo Bill) a visit. He tells the mayor that he met Hari in the Vault. 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Quent fires back that perhaps he can consult the Prime Radiant. Dusk and Demerzel look taken aback. Quent suggests that she and Dusk join forces. Share their knowledge. After all, Day and Dawn are shirking their responsibilities, leaving Dusk to rule solo. Dusk orders Demerzel to hand over the Prime Radiant so he can show Quent how it works. RELATED: Read our Murderbot recaps Then, we see Dusk explain to Quent that Hari gave the Prime Radiant to Cleon XVII during the Second Crisis. Initially, he struggles to unlock the Prime Radiant, as it were. Quent offers to wait a minute while he tries again. Hey, it happens sometimes. Oh, I clocked that innuendo, and so did Dusk. Once he successfully opens it, he shows Quent that everything just ends after four months. That's worrying. Quent marvels at the Prime Radiant while Dusk cozies up to her. Aw. Waiting to Live After this, Gaal finds Pritcher standing before her cryosleep pod. 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Cleon I transforms into the Day version (also Pace), sans beard. Day demands to know why Cleon traveled to the Mycogen sector that year. Cleon rattles off historical facts about Emperor Aburanis hanging all the robot sympathizers there. He notes that the Inheritance is still alive and well. He went there to retrieve Demerzel's golden tools, which those in Mycogen viewed as a holy relic. Cleon tried to avoid killing too many people, but there ended up being 200,000 casualties in the wake of his visit. Oops. Regardless, he thought he had wiped out the Inheritance followers. He urges Day to be more cautious and conscientious. FOUNDATION Season 3 Episode 4, 'The Stress of Her Regard' — Photo courtesy of Apple TV+ Day asks why he got those tools for Demerzel. Did he love her? Cleon must understand that machines are incapable of love. Cleon refuses to elaborate, only reciting, 'The dream lives on in you.' Day spits at Cleon's feet before leaving. Brother Dude doesn't give one flying f*ck. RELATED: Welcome to the Chatsubo: Apple TV+'s Neuromancer Is Now in Production I Understand Connection After this, Day walks in on Demerzel performing maintenance on herself. She's currently headless. Boy, I'd love to take off my head some days. Relax for a spell. Demerzel puts her head back on her body. Day reveals that he consulted Cleon I. His ancestor was rather withholding regarding Demerzel. Did they love each other? Then, Day explains why he's so upset about Demerzel sending Song away. He loves her despite her following an illegal religion. He asks Demerzel what she hears when he says the word 'love.' This scene is so good. Lee Pace, the actor that you are. What a force of nature. I hang on his every word. Demerzel replies that she understands connection. She feels it. In fact, all robots share everything with each other. They call it the clasp. Of course, she's the only robot left now. Demerzel asserts that she had no choice re: the Song situation. 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They sit across from each other. Dawn informs her that his bid for an Enclosure on Kalgan didn't work. Day wouldn't call an emergency Council session. Gaal persuades Dawn to leave the planet with her. He can see what her organization is all about. RELATED: Severance Renewed for Season 3 by the Will of Kier (and Apple TV+) Dawn reminds Gaal that he's about to ascend to Day in a matter of days. He can't leave Trantor. Plus, what is Gaal's organization? What do they do? Gaal refuses to disclose those pretty important details. Suddenly, clavigers descend upon the tea house in search of Dawn. Gaal grabs Dawn, and they escape to the underbelly of the city. FOUNDATION Season 3 Episode 4, 'The Stress of Her Regard' — Photo courtesy of Apple TV+ I'm Sorry Meanwhile, Day, clad in a claviger uniform, and Mavon pass the checkpoint. Mavon maps out Day's trek from the spillway and into Mycogen. Before they part ways, Day chucks his aura into the water and removes his nanites, feeding them into a special container. He places it on the ground for Mavon. They bid each other farewell. Day turns his back before whirling around and shooting Mavon. He explains that he's played cards with clavigers enough to know their tells, their cues. Mavon has been loyal, but not to him. Day apologizes before shooting Mavon dead. Then, he feeds his nanites into Mavon before rolling his body into the water. Day insists he didn't want to kill Mavon before he speeds away. RELATED: Read our Foundation recaps Running Away At the same time, Gaal and Dawn race through the sewers as a claviger pursues them. She pulls him into a branching tunnel and places him flush against the wall. Then, Gaal utilizes her abilities to render them invisible to the passing clavigers. Gaal tells Dawn that they won't remember why they're in the sewers and will leave. Dawn is bewildered. Gaal promises that if he joins her, he'll show her everything she's (and her people) capable of. Then, Gaal leaps into the Beggar's Lament . Dawn hesitates before eventually doing the same. As Gaal flies them off Trantor, she finally declares that she's part of the Second Foundation. Dawn looks shocked. Meanwhile, Day continues his trek toward the Mycogen sector. A guard informs Demerzel that Day's nanites have ceased functioning. She doesn't know about Dawn (yet). Two Cleons are on the lam. Foundation drops new episodes every Friday on Apple TV+. On Location: The Lighterman in Apple TV+'s SLOW HORSES Contact: [email protected] What I do: I'm GGA's Managing Editor, a Senior Contributor, and Press Coordinator. I manage, contribute, and coordinate. Sometimes all at once. Joking aside, I oversee day-to-day operations for GGA, write, edit, and assess interview opportunities/press events. 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Buzz Feed
9 hours ago
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For months now, there has been a lot of speculation as to what is going on between Tom Cruise and Ana De Armas. For a quick reminder, they were first spotted together in London back in February. Both Tom, 63, and Ana, 37, were gearing up to release big movies at the time, and sources told People that the outing was strictly professional, noting that the pair 'appeared to have no romantic connection.' Despite this, the stars continued to spend time together over the spring and summer months. They enjoyed time on a yacht in Spain, they went to an Oasis concert in London, and even attended David Beckham's 50th birthday party together back in May, all fueling speculation that they might be more than 'just friends.' Which brings us to July 26, when Tom and Ana were spotted holding hands for the very first time on a trip to Vermont. The pics quickly gained a lot of attention on social media, with many interpreting the PDA as a confirmation of the romance. Since his divorce from Katie Holmes in 2012, Tom has been incredibly private about his personal life, so it feels pretty unlikely that he or Ana will ever confirm the relationship themselves. However, a source recently spoke to People about the nature of their bond, claiming that the two have 'become incredibly close.' For context, they were apparently on a trip to Vermont because Ana owns a home in the state, and the insider said that it was super special for her to bring Tom there. 'Ana loves Vermont. It's her place to rest and recharge,' the source claimed. 'She was excited to host Tom and show him around. She took him to all her favorite spots.' Though we don't know for sure if the two are an item, the source gave some interesting insight into their dynamic, saying: 'They've become incredibly close and Tom continues to be a huge support — both personally and professionally.'They added that Ana 'really enjoys spending time with him.' The reports come just a few days after Ana's Instagram account was caught liking a pretty shady post about Nicole Kidman, whom Tom was married to from 1990 to 2001. The IG post, which was initially posted in February by an account called @celebmess, seemingly accused Nicole of lying about having previously had cosmetic work done to her face. Like Tom, Ana hasn't acknowledged her relationship status, nor has she said anything about the Nicole IG post situation. But we'll be sure to let you know if there are any updates on either front. Anyway, what do you think of this pairing? LMK in the comments!
