Movies

The animated film Swapped, directed by Nathan Greno, tells the story of Ollie, a small forest animal voiced by Michael B. Jordan, and Ivy, a beautiful bird (voiced by Juno Temple), who magically switch bodies. This forces them to understand why their two species have been enemies for so long. Released on Netflix on May 1st, Swapped quickly became popular, earning 15.5 million views in its first three days – the best opening weekend for a Netflix animated movie since Leo in 2023.

To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, the Postal Service is teaming up with Ralph Lauren to launch a special collection of 13 commemorative stamps called “American Icons.”

Bradley Cooper and Dave Bautista, who famously voiced Rocket and Drax in the Guardians of the Galaxy films and other Marvel projects, are now lending their voices to a new animated movie directed by Academy Award-winning director Bong Joon-ho.

The classic show The Bionic Woman is proving popular on Apple TV. As of May 12th, it’s currently the 11th most-downloaded series in the U.S., according to FlixPatrol. Since becoming available to rent or buy earlier this month, it’s even climbed as high as No. 7, showing a surprising boost in viewers for the show after all these years.

Roger Daltrey is planning a series of concerts that may be his last solo performances in the United States. The tour kicks off in late August and runs through the end of September. Tickets will first be available through a pre-sale on Wednesday, May 13th, at 10:00 AM local time, followed by general public sales on Friday, May 15th, also at 10:00 AM local time.

Last week, Swatch hinted at a new collaboration, sparking a lot of excitement among watch fans. Many guessed they would recreate the famous Royal Oak watch, but the actual announcement was a bigger surprise. Swatch and Audemars Piguet have teamed up to launch “Royal Pop,” a bold new line of eight Bioceramic watches. The collection takes inspiration from 1980s Swatch POP watches and uses Pop Art to offer a fresh, playful take on luxury watchmaking – a concept the brands call “positive provocation.”

The Loewe Foundation Craft Prize exhibition is now open in Singapore, and South Korean artist Jongjin Park has won the top award. His winning piece, “Strata of Illusion” (2025), along with the other 30 finalists’ works, is on display at the National Gallery Singapore until June 14th.

Viewers generally disliked The Book of Boba Fett, the second live-action Star Wars series, criticizing its uninspired story and visuals. Later in 2022, Obi-Wan Kenobi was released with a lot of hype, but it also disappointed many fans.

This campaign offers a personal look at artists and collectors in Tokyo, captured in their homes by photographer Takashi Homma. The spaces featured—ranging from classic Japanese rooms to collections of African art—highlight the diverse backgrounds of those involved, including Tokyo-based Yohji Yamamoto and British designer Wales Bonner, who draws inspiration from her Caribbean heritage. The clothing itself builds on this idea, blending Wales Bonner’s love of vintage adidas sportswear with Yamamoto’s signature minimalist style and traditional details.

In Peter Jackson’s film, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Aragorn quickly pulled Frodo aside, spoke to him, and then hurried him to safety just before the Nazgûl appeared. However, in the book, during the scene at the Prancing Pony inn, Aragorn has a more extended conversation with the four hobbits, including a subtle line that reveals a sad part of his personality.