The game 007 First Light generally does a fantastic job of bringing James Bond’s iconic gadgets to life, though one specific gadget falls flat despite being hyped as a highlight. While the research and development lab, Q-Branch, has appeared inconsistently in the films, the game’s developers, IO Interactive, cleverly make it a frequent location where players can explore, talk to scientists, and experiment with various fun devices.
Eiichiro Oda, the creator of the One Piece manga, recently visited the set of the live-action series during filming. A new video offered fans a first glimpse of the desert island location. The third season will cover the second part of the Alabasta Saga from the original manga, following Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates as they arrive in the Alabasta Kingdom to stop the criminal organization Baroque Works from carrying out their evil plans. Currently in production, season 3, subtitled The Battle of Alabasta, is expected to be released in 2027.
It’s funny, considering Netflix has a habit of canceling shows like Sense8 before their time, they decided to keep Stranger Things going even though the story felt pretty complete. That show was just huge, though! We got season 2 in October 2017, and by 2019, season 3 really blew the whole world open. It wasn’t just the show anymore either – they released books, games, and comics that added even more to the story. It really became a whole universe!
William Shatner last played Captain Kirk in the 1994 film Star Trek Generations. With his permission, the movie famously killed off his character shortly after Kirk and Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) rescued the Veridian star system. Surprisingly, both Shatner and the Star Trek franchise kept Kirk dead, never bringing him back.
Lexus hosted us in San Diego to test drive the latest ES models – the 350e, 350h, and 500e. The car has a sleek, modern design both inside and out, with a simple, tech-forward interior. It’s not overly flashy, but those who appreciate quality cars will definitely notice. We’re glad to see sedans making a comeback – we prefer them to SUVs – and it’s great that the ES is back for its eighth generation.
Gucci will be a major sponsor in Formula 1, becoming the title sponsor of the Alpine F1 Team starting in 2027 as part of a long-term agreement.
Okay, so in the latest episode of Widow’s Bay, things really started to connect for me. Wyck found a missing diary page from Sarah Westcott Warren, and the next episode flashes back to tell the story of how Widow’s Bay even started. We see things through Sarah’s eyes, and learn how Richard Warren, the town’s founder, brought her in as a second wife after his first wife passed away. At first, Sarah was hopeful about her new life, but it quickly became clear that Richard wasn’t who she thought he was, and something was seriously off. It’s setting up a really intriguing mystery!
A24 just released a first look at Primetime, a new film starring Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen. Set in 2006, the movie tells the story of the To Catch a Predator host as he tries to create a groundbreaking television episode. Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, and Phoebe Bridgers also star in the film.
According to data from FlixPatrol, the movie Amadeus has been gaining popularity, rising to number 3 on Starz’s list of most-watched shows in the US by May 20th and reaching number 2 by May 25th. Meanwhile, Outlander has remained the most popular show all week, having been on the list for over 670 days.
Okay, so this week is HUGE for drops! First up, Palace teamed up with Rizla – yeah, the rolling paper brand – for a collection inspired by MotoGP and a ton of British culture. Then Kith is going all-out with a massive Lionel Messi and Adidas collab, covering everything from football gear to stylish clothes for when you’re not on the pitch, plus six different shoe models. Coach is doing something fun with Brain Dead, a creative group from LA, bringing a ’90s Tokyo vibe and customizing their classic leather stuff. Fear of God is dropping a baseball-inspired collection for Spring 2026, and HUF is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Stones Throw Records with a special tee before their Japan tour. As a fellow gamer, I’m hyped about GEEKS RULE’s Elden Ring tee featuring Malenia – seriously cool! WACKO MARIA is going vintage Americana with Lee denim and some awesome glasses from Julius Tart Optical and Native Sons. And to wrap things up, Palace is back with Drop 4, bringing in outerwear for the changing season, crazy floral shorts, and a bunch of new knitwear. It’s going to be a busy week for my wallet!