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BBC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
I Know What You Did Last Summer, and Jacob Elordi is back: What's coming up this week
This week, I Know What You Did Last Summer returns to the big screen, decades after the original had us all hiding behind our that's not all the next seven days have in Elordi is starring in The Narrow Road to the Deep North on BBC One, romantic drama Mixtape is out, and new game Donkey Kong Bananza is on for what's coming up this week... Strap in for Summerween By Tom Richardson, Newsbeat reporter Forget blockbusters – summer shockbusters are all the rage in on the heels of 28 Years Later comes I Know What You Did Last Summer, a sort-of-but-not-technically remake of the 1997 slasher before, five friends who agree to cover up a tragic accident are stalked one year later by hook-wielding killer The Fisherman. And whoever's hiding under the menacing waterproofs isn't happy with a buzzy new cast including The Outer Banks' Madelyn Cline, some 2025 tweaks (yes, there's a true crime podcaster) plus the return of OG cast members Freddie Prinze Jr and Jennifer Love Hewitt, producers will be hoping the beloved series can hook a new generation of fans. From Saltburn to the Deep North Jacob Elordi continues to go from strength to 28-year-old actor, best known for his roles in Saltburn, Euphoria and The Kissing Booth, is now starring in The Narrow Road to the Deep North, an Australian mini-series which UK viewers can soon five-part saga is adapted from Richard Flanagan's Booker Prize-winning charts the life of Dorrigo Evans, played by Elordi as a young man with Ciarán Hinds as the older Dorrigo, through his love affair with Amy Mulvaney, played by Odessa Young, his time held captive in a World War Two prisoner of war camp, and his later years spent as a revered surgeon and reluctant war are out already, as it aired in Australia first. The Guardian gave it four stars, calling it a "complex, confronting war drama", while The New York Times praised it as a "brutal and poetic" series that takes on life's big Narrow Road to the Deep North is available in full on BBC iPlayer next Sunday 20 July, and begins that evening on BBC One. Summer romance Nostalgia-based posts are all over my TikTok feed, and there's now a new drama out tapping right into that Tape, a four-part series, is set in the late 80s and 90s and follows Daniel and Alison, moving between their teenage romance in Sheffield and the modern-day reality of their adult relationships living on opposite sides of the love, heartbreak and a soundtrack jammed full of the golden oldies. And reviews, so far, have been Australia called it "resonant and real", while the Guardian, which awarded it four stars, called it "sweet and intense".It stars Teresa Palmer as Alison and Jim Sturgess as Daniel, with Florence Hunt and Rory Walton-Smith as their younger selves. Like The Narrow Road to the Deep North, it also premiered in Australia, but it's now available for UK viewers. All episodes are available on BBC iPlayer from Tuesday, and it begins that evening on BBC Two. Ape expectations By Tom Richardson, Newsbeat reporter As the second big exclusive release on Nintendo's record-breaking Switch 2, Donkey Kong Bananza has a lot resting on its initial reaction to this 3D platformer was cautious, and some fans wondered if the gameplay - which sees gaming's most famous ape smashing his way through destructible levels - would be a bit recent deep dives and previews - and the disclosure that Bananza is made by the same Nintendo division as some of Mario's biggest hits - have helped to build may lack the plumber's balletic moveset, but with some of Nintendo's most imaginative minds plotting his next adventure Donkey Kong's latest has the makings of a smash hit. Other highlights this week The Great British Sewing Bee returns on BBC One and iPlayer on TuesdayLondon Indian Film Festival starts on WednesdayElvis Evolution, an immersive experience at Immerse LDN, opens on Friday
Gizmodo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
There's No Need to Wait for October: Summerween Is Here
It seems that the holidays keep arriving earlier and earlier; like an undead monster, some of us know they never really die. Not even Christmas—if the jolly-in-July folks have anything to say about it. However, Summerween has been kicking around since early June and will fully absorb the dead of summer with attractions like Midsummer Scream and Universal Horror Unleashed. Already, retailers like Michaels have unleashed their Halloween collections so you can get interior decorating done before letting your festive freak flag fly. The arts and crafts chain's new sweet and spooky line is filled with pink aesthetics: a 'You Goth This' emblazoned mug, a pink pony club cowgirl ghostie, acrimonious affirmations, and some dead serious puns. It's giving Mean Girls meets Monster High Halloween energy in the best way. And there's more for gorgeous ghouls, as Bath & Body Works has released its Halloween scarecare routine with a new summer-inspired scent. Joining the ranks of its extensive Halloween line that features fan-favorite fragrances like 'Vampire Blood' and 'Wicked Vanilla Woods' is 'I Scream Float,' which evokes a Coke ice cream float at a horror movie drive-in. All Bath & Body Works is missing (amid all the shower gels, body lotions, hand lotions, hand sanitizers, candles, and colognes) is sunscreen. So DIY your SPF while the scents of your personal potions waft the warning that spooky season is staking its claim. The new drop also features decor: a cauldron soap dispenser, haunted projector scent diffusers, and adorable accessories. There are lots of bats, ghosts, and cats to pick from if you manage to secure the bag because so much of it is already selling out—which tells on all of us who are about that horror life all year that we might be the problem. But do any of us want to be caught dead in the shops in October and already be surrounded by Christmas? I don't think so. Really, with the state of, well…everything, is it really that bad to cope with the world's tricks by treating ourselves? Spirit Halloween locations are beginning to sweep into town as you're reading this; it's too late to turn back now. We're already summoning ways to get to Midsummer Scream, a summer Halloween convention that celebrates seasonal haunts, horror films, and other frightful delights. The event runs August 15-17 in Long Beach, CA; in attendance will be creatives from Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights as well as horror genre stars such as John Carpenter, Terrifier's David Howard Thorton, and Cassandra 'Elvira' Peterson. In Las Vegas, Universal Studios is prepping to open a new horror destination at AREA15. Universal Horror Unleashed will soon be a horror hub you can pop into in Sin City with rotating horror franchise haunted houses and experiences—open year-round, though its mid-August debut is perfectly situated during Summerween. So far the attraction has announced houses based on The Exorcist, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and the Universal Monsters. The latter is what we're most excited for, as it will feature all the characters in the monster line-up, including the oft-elusive Creature from the Black Lagoon. Plus, there will be thrilling sideshow acts and terror-themed foodie delights. You can plan your visit to Universal Horror Unleashed starting August 14, with a Chicago location also in the works. 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.
Business Insider
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Federal lawyers face a very different job market
Hello. Search and rescue operations continue in central Texas, where severe flooding has killed more than 80 people. Dozens are still missing. During a Sunday press conference, officials made what has become a familiar request during recent natural disasters: Don't fly your personal drones over the disaster area. struggling to find the exit. What's on deck Markets: Tesla stock falls after Trump calls Musk a " train wreck" and dismisses the idea of a third political party. Tech: These startups and investors are bringing AI to Hollywood. Business: Are you celebrating "Summerween"? Retailers are. But first, where's the way out? If this was forwarded to you, sign up here. The big story The revolving door is jammed They want to leave, but they can't find the exit. When President Donald Trump took office for the second time, he wiped the slate clean. It wasn't just Biden's appointees who needed to go — thousands of federal workers whom the administration saw as roadblocks to its agenda were also at risk. The impact is still being felt. In the past, federal lawyers looking to pivot to the private sector had a well-trodden path to follow, often into white-collar criminal defense practices. But this time round, things are different. The administration has de-emphasized financial regulation and corporate crime prosecution. That means there's a large supply of job seekers for this type of work and comparatively low demand. Recruiters and lawyers in and outside government told BI that it's increasingly hard to move from public to private sector work. One federal lawyer who recently resigned told BI that it took him months to find a new job despite working in a prestigious role, forcing him to stay longer than he wanted: "I had a responsibility to my family to bring home a paycheck." The job market is rough at the moment, but two sectors are red hot. The June jobs report was considerably larger than expected, with the country adding 147,000 jobs. But don't go waltzing into any old office and expect to be put on the payroll just yet. Of those 147,000 jobs, around 122,000 of them were in one of several sectors: state and local government education, and private healthcare and social services. Elsewhere, it's slim pickings. "If you're not a teacher, if you're not a nurse, and you're not a doctor, you're not seeing those opportunities," an economist at the Indeed Hiring Lab said. All of this is particularly grim for Gen Z, who are graduating into a lackluster hiring market. Sound familiar? Millennials and Gen Xers can relate. BI interviewed eight Americans who completed an undergraduate or graduate degree between 2007 and 2010, during the heart of the Great Recession. They launched their careers in a job market that was even more daunting than the one recent grads are facing today. 3 things in markets 1. Tesla stock falls after Trump calls Elon Musk a "train wreck." The company's shares slumped almost 7% in premarket trading on Monday. At the weekend, Musk announced the formation of a new political party, the day after Donald Trump signed his "Big Beautiful Bill" into law. Trump responded by saying Musk had gone "off the rails." Read the full story. 2. The AI stock mania is starting to resemble the dot-com bubble. Top investor Richard Bernstein said investors' confidence in AI is leading them to take more risks. He recommends buying "boring" dividend stocks instead. 3. Meanwhile, Wall Street needs the AI trade to work. Earnings growth this year is expected to be driven by tech stocks and the AI trade. If the economy slows or a recession sets in, Wall Street's reliance on AI stocks could prove to be reckless. 3 things in tech 1. Is your iPhone secretly sending audio messages? Thanks to the "Raise to Listen" function in iMessage, your iPhone could be accidentally sending voice recordings to random people you text. BI's Katie Notopoulos found out the hard way — here's how to turn it off. 2. Hollywood's AI pioneers. Entertainment companies hope the tech can help them lower production costs and boost content discovery, and they're finding ways to integrate it into their business. Meanwhile, AI startups like Toonstar and Chronicle Studios are innovating animation. 3. Big Tech's job market split. On one side, workers are staying put, but on the other, AI is rapidly reshaping the talent landscape. To help founders understand this, Atli Thorkelsson, head of network at Redpoint Ventures, created a slide deck on hiring trends, and BI got an exclusive look. 3 things in business 1. Wanted: personality hires. Companies are turning to aptitude and personality tests to weed through the glut of candidates. Employers seem most interested in testing for soft skills like emotional intelligence, the CEO of a hiring assessment company told BI, now that AI has entered the game. 2. Boo! It's "Summerween." For a few years, retailers like Michaels and Home Goods have started selling summery/Halloween decor in July. BI's Katie Notopoulos checked out the current Summerween selection, which included magenta velvet skeletons and framed art of ghosts at the beach. 3. The shopping wars heat up. Retail's sleepy summer months are long gone. From Dollar General to REI, retailers are now offering sales that coincide with Amazon's Prime Day. The e-commerce giant is also extending Prime Day, from July 8 to 11, longer than it has run before. In other news Three ways to get in on hot IPOs early. Why this $6 billion investment firm is diving into the hedge fund talent wars. How Google found its AI hype guy. Investors piled into non-US ETFs at the second-fastest pace ever in June. These are the two types of funds they're buying most. A new app helps busy parents book last-minute childcare. Here's the pitch deck that raised $10 million — with another $10 million seed funding round coming up. Read the exclusive pitch deck AI infrastructure startup Cerebrium used to nab $8.5 million from Gradient Ventures. It's illegal in most states for private equity to buy a law firm. Lawyers have figured out a workaround. The head of McKinsey shares how he gets employees to tell him what they really think. Eli Lilly's three-step strategy to dominate the $95 billion obesity market. What's happening today Running of the Bulls takes place in Pamplona, Spain. Hallam Bullock, senior editor, in London. Akin Oyedele, deputy editor, in New York. Grace Lett, editor, in New York. Amanda Yen, associate editor, in New York. Lisa Ryan, executive editor, in New York. Ella Hopkins, associate editor, in London. Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York (on parental leave).
Business Insider
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Ghosts and ghouls are all over your favorite stores. It's time to embrace 'Summerween.'
Boo! You might see something spooky — spine-tingling, even — when you walk into a Home Goods or Walmart this week. And you might shriek in horror when you see ghosts and pumpkin decor on display. Summer has only just begun! How could they be stocking Halloween stuff when school barely just let out? Relax, it's Summerween! The fake shopping holiday for those who want to put out Halloween decor in July. This isn't the first Summerween, by the way — it's been around for a few years now. But it's growing: It appears to have started at the craft store Michael's, spread to T.J. Maxx/Marshalls/Home Goods. And now, this week, Walmart is adding "Summer Frights" decor to its stores. In fact, rapper Princess Nokia just released a new song, " Drop Dead Gorgeous," that has a lyric: "Summerween and I wanna get my spooky on." Summerween's origins appear to trace back to the cartoon show "Gravity Falls," where in a 2012 episode, the characters carved watermelons and went trick-or-treating. But there's another element afoot: some adults (and you probably know one) just freaking love Halloween. The Wall Street Journal reports: Like those who love the holidays, Halloween superfans have become their own subculture. They use phrases like "code orange" to alert others on social media when they come across fun themed merch. Retailers are using it to get a head start on fall, spurring people to buy their decorations now—a time of year when shopping enthusiasm is typically muted. Lowe's first "Halfway to Halloween" push came in April 2024, and the retailer repeated it this year, even adding a second wave of products in June. Target released some of its more popular Halloween items, like $5 decorative birds, in May and more is planned for later in the summer. Michaels had its earliest Halloween launch ever this June. By late July, the merchandise will completely take over the front of stores, said Melissa Mills, senior vice president of merchandising. I went to check out the selections in my local T.J. Maxx, Home Goods, and Walmart. I was particularly excited to see the Walmart offerings, since this is apparently the first time it has them. But my local store didn't have anything yet. (I did notice some open shelf space in the "Seasonal" section.) Over at T.J. Maxx and Home Goods, the Summerween selections were in full effect. There were pink candles with ghosts, dish towels, magenta velvet skeletons, painted driftwood candy corns, and framed art of ghosts and Mr. and Mrs. Frankenstein at the beach. Pink and purple were as prevalent as orange and black, which sets these Summerween items clearly apart from their October cousins. It was cute, not scary. For a moment, the thought crossed my mind to actually buy some of this — a fuzzy pastel candy corn caught my eye. I am not one of those Halloween enthusiasts, but I'm sure my kids would love celebrating Summerween. Halloween is one of the few non-denominational, non-political, purely fun holidays throughout the year — whynot double up on it? Is this all just an excuse to sell people more junk? Well, sure. But so what? Do you think Thanksgiving is "real," too? That Christmas isn't overly commercialized? Or that Mother's Day isn't just a racket by greeting card companies? Do you worry about the real meaning of Toyathon? Grow up. Open your eyes and your heart and embrace Summerween.
Daily Mirror
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Iced coffee and matcha fans 'obsessed' with 'stylish' £4 Primark cup
Shoppers couldn't contain their excitement over the affordable little find A Primark shopper was stopped in their tracks after discovering an item find they say would elevate the experience of sipping on an ice-cold coffee or matcha. The small and affordable treat was deemed "perfect" for anyone with a similar habit. The store's Dome Cup with Straw comes in a clear version and one tinted brown. Both versions are listed online and cost £4 each. Primark bosses claim that the "stylish" design of this cup"adds a touch of elegance to your drinkware collection." TikTok user Mia found the cup in her local Primark. She claimed that it would be "the perfect cup", adding that "iced coffee/matcha girlies should run to Primark". The plastic cup, which holds 600ml, caused a flurry of comments online from interested shoppers. The cup isn't available to reserve online using Primark's click-and-collect service, which has rolled out nationwide following a successful trial in parts of the UK. The website does offer fans a chance to check stock based on what shops have in stock, but this could change quickly. In other Primark news, shoppers have been divided over other items that appeared somewhat out of place in the home section during a heatwave. Some Primark fans were confused at the sight of ghosts, ghouls and pumpkins as Halloween "arrives three months early". It was quickly cleared up as Summerween, a quirky celebration of all things spooky that comes before actual Halloween in October. The trend came about following an animated Disney show in which residents of a quirky town loved the holiday so much they celebrated it twice - and fans brought that idea to life in the real world. Shoppers noticed pumpkin-shaped dinnerware and autumnal scents. Throw blankets that might not be the most ideal for a heatwave were also spotted, but people were happy to take advantage and put items away for a few months. For those firmly in a summer mindset, the clothing section continued to impress. One shopper found a "perfect for summer" midi dress for £26 and claimed on TikTok that it was "also perfect for weddings" when dressed up with accessories with its on-trend buttery yellow colour. Also, another fan proved Primark was the perfect place for shoppers who didn't want to spend a fortune on clothing. One of our shopping writers compared the new Embellished Bow Ballerina Flats from the retailer, which bear a striking resemblance to a style by brand Lola Cruz, but at a mere fraction of the price. Shoppers can grab the Primark version for just £16, while the designer version retails at a hefty £269.95 online.
