Two blockbuster animated franchises went head-to-head at the box office this past weekend. One of them benefited from the craze — and it wasn’t “Lightyear.” In just three days, Universal and Illumination’s “Minions: The Rise of Gru” grossed more than $107 million in domestic ticket sales and over $200 million worldwide. Its rival, Disney and … Read more
Screenshots from gravity falls‘Pilot: Hulu graphic: Allison Corr Ten years ago last month (June 15, 2012 to be exact), Alex Hirsch took us on the first of many spooky and hilarious journeys to Gravity Falls, the paranormal city where the Dipper twins (voiced by Jason Ritter) and Mabel Pines Live (Kristen Schaal) were shipped off … Read more
Summer camps are a big deal in Wisconsin. Whether it’s playing at sharks and minnows, roasting marshmallows while sitting around a campfire, or tying a ready-made friendship bracelet, summer camp activities have linked teens for years — and sometimes even generations. 73 percent of Wisconsin summer camps said they had been in business for more … Read more
International travelers can prioritize visits to the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre when visiting France. But the French have other ideas. Border restrictions during the pandemic largely gave locals a chance to explore their country without foreign tourists, who numbered around 90 million in 2019. The French did not miss the opportunity. According to French … Read more
(from right) Zaris-Angel Hator as Maisie Brumble and Karl Urban as Jacob Hollan in The Sea Creature.photo: Netflix In a genre where “family friendly” is usually a functional synonym for “for kids”, The Sea Creature is a rarity in modern feature animation. Despite superficial elements – like the film’s handling of alcohol – that suggest … Read more
Serena Williams’ much-hyped comeback at Wimbledon this week didn’t go according to plan. The 23-time Grand Slam winner lost to world No. 115 Harmony Tan in a first-round shocker on Tuesday. This stunning early departure in London, after nearly a year out of court, opened the floodgates for the usual question posed to the 40-year-old … Read more
Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregorphoto: Kate Green (Getty Images) Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, we are returning now Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Star Wars Story to the earth’s crust. About four years after an explosive box office bomb known as solo deleted a library of unread war of stars stories, sources dug up the first … Read more
Beyond Wonder is presented alongside the NFT artwork of two High Jewelery creations, namely the Ruby Metamorphosis and Emerald Glory necklaces. The connection between high jewelery and high technology is further strengthened by Bulgari’s know-how and ever-evolving creative vision. Sold only together with their physical twin chain, the two digital artworks fuse the tangible and … Read more
Jenny Slate provides the voice for Marcel in Marcel wears the shell with shoes on.photo: A24 Although Marcel wears the shell with shoes on is not the first rodeo of the eponymous hero, it is certainly his biggest adventure yet, with an even greater narrative scope and emotional scope than before. The gregarious 1-inch, one-eyed … Read more
When you’re treating mom to a meal this Mother’s Day, planning is key! These are just some of the Restaurants are open on Mother’s Day in 2022, but of course you should also check with your local favorites and small businesses to see if they have dining rooms open or also have takeout and delivery … Read more