Movies

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets closer, adidas is focusing on the roots of the game – local neighborhood fields. They’ve released a new, visually stunning short film called “Backyard Legends” which turns everyday street football stories into an inspiring global tale. The campaign features a remarkable group of athletes, musicians, and actors, and celebrates the joy of casual play, showing that anyone can become a legend, whether they’re playing on a concrete court or in a world-class stadium.

This partnership goes beyond simply redesigning a shoe; it’s a deep look at how high-performance running shoes have evolved and what happens when different creative fields come together. According to Thomas Cykana, HOKA’s Senior Director of Global Collaboration, the Mafate Speed 2 blends advanced technology with real-world usability, and perfectly captures XLIM’s distinctive, modern style. The shoe’s textured upper is designed to look naturally worn, celebrating the shaping power of nature. Dohee Kim, founder and creative director of XLIM, sees this less as a typical collaboration and more as a shared exploration, where different viewpoints combine to create surprising ideas and add depth to the entire creative process.

It was announced that Clifford the Big Red Dog will be back on PBS Kids in 2027! The new show will be produced by 9 Story Media Group, the team behind Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, with animation by Brown Bag Films. Based on Norman Bridwell’s popular book series, the new Clifford will, like the original series from the early 2000s, focus on teaching children important life skills such as problem-solving, making friends, teamwork, and contributing to their communities.

Film has been incredibly influential, so picking just one key moment is tough. However, the Russo Brothers have highlighted a surprising turning point – one most people probably wouldn’t expect.

Someone once pointed out the contrast between Italy and Switzerland. Italy, despite enduring thirty years of war, violence, and turmoil under the Borgias, still managed to foster incredible artistic and cultural achievements like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and the Renaissance. Meanwhile, Switzerland enjoyed five centuries of peace and democratic stability, but its most famous creation is… the cuckoo clock. It’s a reminder that great things can sometimes come from challenging times.

Okay, so LEGO just dropped a new set and I’m super hyped! It’s a Toyota Supra MK4 from The Fast and the Furious, and it’s part of their Speed Champions line. Basically, it’s a brick-built version of the iconic car from the first movie, the one that really kicked off the whole Fast & Furious thing and changed how a lot of us look at cars. It’s awesome to finally have this in LEGO form!

Okay, so I was checking out this new resort design in Albania called The Veil, and it’s seriously cool. It’s being built right into the mountains overlooking the coast, surrounded by thick forests. What’s neat is the architects, Bofill Taller de Arquitectura, are trying to build with the land, not on it. They’re basically designing it like a light, almost invisible layer over the existing landscape, so they aren’t doing a ton of digging and messing up the forest. They’re building around the natural hills and using existing flat spots, which means the woods will stay pretty much as they are. It’s a really thoughtful approach to building in a beautiful, natural area.

Sneaker fans are feeling nostalgic as Nike keeps revisiting its classic designs. After a big year celebrating the 30th anniversary of some key shoes, Nike isn’t stopping there. They’ve just released a popular version of the Air Max 95, called the “Big Bubble Slate,” that combines a favorite vintage color scheme with the original construction. This gives collectors a truly authentic, retro feel.

ETRO and Globe-Trotter are elevating modern transit with the new “Arnica” Luggage Collection.

Bose is marking its long history of innovation in home audio with the new Lifestyle Ultra Speaker. Available for preorder now, this high-end speaker is designed to be a central hub for modern homes, easily adapting from a personal listening experience to a whole-house audio system.