Day: July 30, 2024

House of the Dragon’s Oscar Tully talks power, staring down Matt Smith

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1) In the world of “House of the Dragon,” it’s well-known that the Game of Thrones plays by its ruthless rules: Win or perish. Those ensnared in this power struggle understand the deck is heavily stacked, even for the strongest hand. As a result, we see various leaders, though mostly blonde — virtuous or cruel, wise or impulsive, Green or Black. Yet, few have matched the stature of Oscar Tully (Archie Barnes), who, despite his youth, outshone Daemon Targaryen in their recent confrontation. The kind of leadership that “House of the Dragon” seldom showcases, at least not as enticingly virtuous, is one characterized by measured confidence and quiet strength.

Diablo 4 season 5 goes to Hell in a horde mode

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In a Diablo game, you’d expect to venture into Hell at some point. So it may come as a shock that in Diablo 4, it’s been over a year since the release and this pivotal moment occurs not through a main storyline expansion, but rather as part of the fifth season. Known as the Season of the Infernal Hordes, it starts on Aug. 6, focusing on repeatable, Hell raids with randomized challenges.

Drew McIntyre will defeat CM Punk at SummerSlam

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1. At SummerSlam, Drew McIntyre will face off against CM Punk in a highly anticipated match. This showdown has been building up since January when McIntyre hurt Punk, setting off a chain of events that affected the main event landscape. Now, both men are ready to square off, with Seth Rollins serving as the referee. Predictions suggest that McIntyre will emerge victorious in this upcoming battle.

UFC Abu Dhabi: Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov fight card, channel guide, betting odds

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The UFC team travels from Manchester, England to Abu Dhabi for a Fight Night event in the Middle East. The main event features two bantamweight contenders aiming to secure a title shot against the winner of the September fight between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili. Ranked second, Cory Sandhagen (17-4) intends to keep his position by beating tenth-ranked Umar Nurmagomedov (17-0), a rising star in the bantamweight division.

Olivia Munn pays tribute to ‘brilliant’ Violet co-star Erica Ash following her death, at age 46, from cancer

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As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but express my heartfelt tribute to the phenomenal Erica Ash, who graced our screens as my Violet co-star. The sad news of her untimely passing at just 46, due to cancer in Los Angeles on Sunday, has left an unfillable void in both the film industry and in my heart. Her spirit, talent, and camaraderie will always be cherished and remembered. Rest in peace, Erica Ash.

Emma D’Arcy: Jace is right to feel offended by Rhaenyra’s decisions on House of the Dragon

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Is Rhaenyra Targaryen considered a religious zealot? She firmly believes that her fate is to rule the Iron Throne, as she claims to possess knowledge of Aegon the Conqueror’s prophetic dream. Recently on HBO’s House of the Dragon, she has frequently referenced the gods in support of her strategy for recruiting Targaryen bastards to become new dragonriders. When her son Jace objected to this plan in the most recent episode, she responded by saying, “I cannot deny what the gods have set before me.”