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South Wales Argus
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Oasis mural made from bucket hats offered permanent home
The colossal artwork, which was created by Nathan Wyburn and commissioned by St David's Cardiff, is made from a staggering 3,000 black and white hats. It is 16 feet tall, almost the height of a double-decker bus, and more than 20 feet wide. See a timelapse of the full creation of the creation of the mural below. The mural was commissioned to celebrate the start of Oasis' reunion tour this weekend. The mural, aptly named the Wonder Wall, has been a huge hit since it was installed at St David's last month, with people travelling from far and wide to get a glimpse. Fans have come from all over the country to visit 'The Wonder Wall' (Image: Alistair Heap/PA Media Assignments) It is now being offered free of charge to anyone who can give it a suitable permanent home. St David's has invited museums, galleries, memorabilia organisations, or even individual superfans with space to spare, to get in touch via their website. Helen Morgan, centre director of St David's Cardiff, said: "The Wonder Wall portrait has been a huge success and we've been overwhelmed, not just by the reaction on social media, but by the thousands of fans who have come here to admire it and take photos. "We have had reporters and film crews from across the UK and even Japan wanting to film it, so given its huge appeal, rather than dismantle it – as was the plan – we wanted to offer it free to an organisation, ideally locally, to roll with it in the future." The Wonder Wall took Nathan Wyburn four days to complete (Image: Alistair Heap/PA Media Assignments) Nathan Wyburn, the Welsh artist known for his unique approach to creating portraits, took four days to complete the piece in his studio before it was installed at the shopping centre. The mural's installation coincided with the heightened anticipation surrounding the Oasis tour, and it has since attracted thousands of visitors. St David's Cardiff hopes their offer will ensure the artwork can 'live forever' as a tribute to the band. Artist Nathan Wyburn with 'The Wonder Wall' (Image: Alistair Heap/PA Media Assignments) Potential new owners can visit the St David's Cardiff website, or follow their Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok for more details. The Wonder Wall portrait is currently on display at St David's Cardiff, located in the upper level of the centre's Eastside dining quarter.
South Wales Guardian
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Oasis mural made from bucket hats offered permanent home
The colossal artwork, which was created by Nathan Wyburn and commissioned by St David's Cardiff, is made from a staggering 3,000 black and white hats. It is 16 feet tall, almost the height of a double-decker bus, and more than 20 feet wide. See a timelapse of the full creation of the creation of the mural below. The mural was commissioned to celebrate the start of Oasis' reunion tour this weekend. The mural, aptly named the Wonder Wall, has been a huge hit since it was installed at St David's last month, with people travelling from far and wide to get a glimpse. Fans have come from all over the country to visit 'The Wonder Wall' (Image: Alistair Heap/PA Media Assignments) It is now being offered free of charge to anyone who can give it a suitable permanent home. St David's has invited museums, galleries, memorabilia organisations, or even individual superfans with space to spare, to get in touch via their website. Helen Morgan, centre director of St David's Cardiff, said: "The Wonder Wall portrait has been a huge success and we've been overwhelmed, not just by the reaction on social media, but by the thousands of fans who have come here to admire it and take photos. "We have had reporters and film crews from across the UK and even Japan wanting to film it, so given its huge appeal, rather than dismantle it – as was the plan – we wanted to offer it free to an organisation, ideally locally, to roll with it in the future." The Wonder Wall took Nathan Wyburn four days to complete (Image: Alistair Heap/PA Media Assignments) Nathan Wyburn, the Welsh artist known for his unique approach to creating portraits, took four days to complete the piece in his studio before it was installed at the shopping centre. The mural's installation coincided with the heightened anticipation surrounding the Oasis tour, and it has since attracted thousands of visitors. St David's Cardiff hopes their offer will ensure the artwork can 'live forever' as a tribute to the band. Artist Nathan Wyburn with 'The Wonder Wall' (Image: Alistair Heap/PA Media Assignments) Potential new owners can visit the St David's Cardiff website, or follow their Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok for more details. The Wonder Wall portrait is currently on display at St David's Cardiff, located in the upper level of the centre's Eastside dining quarter.
Metro
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Nintendo Switch 2 outsells Switch 1 launch by over 100% but fails to beat PS5
Only a couple of UK retailers held midnight launches (Credits: David Parry/PA Media Assignments) The Nintendo Switch 2 has already sold over 160,000 consoles in the UK and become Nintendo's fastest selling console ever. Although there's still no official sales figures for the Nintendo Switch 2 everything points towards it being a massive worldwide success, selling more units in its first day than any other console. That'd certainly be an impressive feat, but Nintendo itself has yet to substantiate these claims. Earlier today, though, additional sales data has been shared, and it at least gives an indication of how the Switch 2 has performed here in the UK. Although no exact figures have been given, it's said that the Switch 2 has had the best UK launch of any Nintendo console ever. Although given the company's history in this country, it's difficult to know exactly what that means. The data comes courtesy of market research firm NielsenIQ, which shared its findings with The Game Business, adding that the Switch 2 outperformed the Switch 1 by more than two to one. On top of that, it outperformed the Nintendo 3DS, which was the original record holder for the biggest Nintendo hardware launch in the UK. For the record, the Switch 1 managed 80,000 units in the UK at launch while the 3DS sold 113,000 units. So the implication is that the Switch 2 sold over 160,000 consoles. Expert, exclusive gaming analysis Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. The only Switch 2 figures we have so far are from Currys, which says it sold 30,000 pre-orders at its stores, which they seemed to be very happy with. PlayStation consoles have always been more popular in the UK (Sony) NielseinIQ adds that this only makes the Switch 2 the fourth best-selling console launch in the UK, trailing behind the Xbox Series X/S, the PlayStation 4, and especially the PlayStation 5. Coming out in the middle of lockdown, the PlayStation 5 was a huge deal in the UK, when it launched in 2020, and went on to become the country's best selling console in 2021. As The Game Business points out, the original Switch and the Wii had weaker launches in the UK than the PlayStation 3 and Xbox One. The UK has always been Nintendo's weakest international market, which can be traced all the way back to the original NES from the 1980s. Not only did the UK not receive the console until 1987 – four years after its initial Japanese launch and two years after the US – but it and its games were badly overpriced and little effort was made in converting it for PAL televisions. Nintendo didn't even have a proper UK headquarters at that time and it wasn't until the GameCube that they started taking the region seriously, with the Wii and DS being the first time that Nintendo's success in the UK mirrored that of the rest of the world. The good news for Nintendo is that things have been steadily improving since then and doubling the Switch 1's debut is quite a feat. In the run up to the Switch 2's release, some analysts predicted it would be the biggest console launch ever, although Nintendo is only aiming to sell slightly more than the original Switch managed in its launch period. This more conservative outlook can likely be chalked up to Nintendo opting to play things safe due to all the uncertainty caused by US president Donald Trump's tariffs. Plus, it looks better for them if they easily beat their goals. A lot of people queued up for the Switch 2's midnight launch in the UK (Credits: David Parry/PA Media Assignments) Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. Arrow MORE: Mario Kart World review – the final verdict on the Switch 2's biggest game Arrow MORE: Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour review – the dullest Nintendo game ever made Arrow MORE: New Splatoon game coming to Nintendo Switch 2 – plus massive Splatoon 3 update
Glasgow Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Ncuti Gatwa 'emotional' to see Doctor Who Barbie doll
Toy company Mattel is releasing the figure to celebrate its first appearance at MCM London Comic Con, which is being held at Excel London this weekend. The Barbie Fifteenth Doctor Doll features a face sculpted in the likeness of Gatwa and is dressed in a striped shirt, sleek trousers, a long brown jacket and white trainers. Mattel said the design captures the 'bold, expressive energy of the Doctor'. Gatwa said: 'Barbie is iconic, so to see a Barbie iteration of the Doctor was emotional, surreal, incredible, and I can't wipe the smile off my face. Ncuti Gatwa with the Doctor Who Barbie (Isabel Infantes/PA Media Assignments) 'I hope kids out there are able to enjoy the doll and see themselves in it and think 'I can do anything'.' Mattel has also created a model of Doctor Who's companion Ruby Sunday, who is played by Millie Gibson in the current series. The Barbie Ruby Sunday Doll is sculpted in the likeness of Gibson and is dressed in a fur-trimmed jacket, red shirt, plaid skirt, black tights and boots. Mattel said the ensemble reflects Ruby's 'style and spirit' as the Doctor's companion. The Barbie x Doctor Who dolls will be available for pre-sale from Friday on Mattel Creations and Amazon UK. The dolls will also be sold online at Argos, Hamleys, Harrods and Very from late July. Mattel Creations will be at MCM London Comic Con over three days this weekend with immersive brand spaces, designer meet-and-greets, photo opportunities and gaming zones.
Western Telegraph
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
Ncuti Gatwa 'emotional' to see Doctor Who Barbie doll
Toy company Mattel is releasing the figure to celebrate its first appearance at MCM London Comic Con, which is being held at Excel London this weekend. The Barbie Fifteenth Doctor Doll features a face sculpted in the likeness of Gatwa and is dressed in a striped shirt, sleek trousers, a long brown jacket and white trainers. Mattel said the design captures the 'bold, expressive energy of the Doctor'. Gatwa said: 'Barbie is iconic, so to see a Barbie iteration of the Doctor was emotional, surreal, incredible, and I can't wipe the smile off my face. Ncuti Gatwa with the Doctor Who Barbie (Isabel Infantes/PA Media Assignments) 'I hope kids out there are able to enjoy the doll and see themselves in it and think 'I can do anything'.' Mattel has also created a model of Doctor Who's companion Ruby Sunday, who is played by Millie Gibson in the current series. The Barbie Ruby Sunday Doll is sculpted in the likeness of Gibson and is dressed in a fur-trimmed jacket, red shirt, plaid skirt, black tights and boots. Mattel said the ensemble reflects Ruby's 'style and spirit' as the Doctor's companion. The Barbie x Doctor Who dolls will be available for pre-sale from Friday on Mattel Creations and Amazon UK. The dolls will also be sold online at Argos, Hamleys, Harrods and Very from late July. Mattel Creations will be at MCM London Comic Con over three days this weekend with immersive brand spaces, designer meet-and-greets, photo opportunities and gaming zones.
