Stormzy’s production company, Merky Films, is partnering to create a movie about the life of former football star Ian Wright. The film will follow Wright’s inspiring story, from his tough childhood in South London to becoming a famous athlete and popular TV personality. Stormzy, along with Akua Agyemfra, is producing the film as part of his dedication to sharing important British stories.
As a long-time Tekken fan, I was thrilled to hear Katsuhiro Harada is back! After leaving Bandai Namco at the end of 2025, he’s launched a new studio called VS Studio. It’s pretty amazing because it’s actually part of SNK – yes, the SNK, known for classic arcade games! It’s wild to think that creators from two of the biggest fighting game rivals are now working together – it’s going to seriously shake things up! Harada spent 31 years at his old company, basically defining 3D fighting games as we know them, so him joining a competitor is a huge deal in the industry.
graniph has released a new clothing line inspired by the anime series Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. The collection features designs based on popular characters like Motoko Kusanagi, the Tachikoma, Section 9, and the Laughing Man. You can pre-order the items online now through May 18th and earn double points, with the full collection available in stores on May 19th.
JJJJound and Vans are revisiting their popular Half Cab collaboration with a new release planned for 2026. Available only through Vans starting Tuesday, May 19th, the shoe builds on the design of the 2025 version. It features a minimalist look with removed ankle padding, replaced by JJJJound’s signature nylon tongue, and continues the Half Cab’s transition into a stylish, everyday shoe.
Focus Focus is a unique eyewear store in the center of Marseille. It’s designed to be more than just a shop—it’s a fully immersive experience where design, vision care, and sound come together. Local architects Margaux Fritz and Lucie Toussaint created the 70-square-meter space with a blend of precise architecture and a flowing, natural feel. The interior is clear and inviting, aiming to change the way people shop for and think about glasses.
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Get ready for a new take on Westworld! While the HBO series was recently canceled, Warner Bros. Discovery is now developing a movie reboot. Instead of finishing the story from the show, the film will be a fresh start, reimagining the original 1973 movie by Michael Crichton. That film centered on a futuristic, adult-oriented theme park where the robot hosts unexpectedly become dangerous.
Ice Cube and Mike Epps are teaming up for a special one-night show, “Everyday’s Friday: Lyrics, Loungin’ and Laughing,” on July 17th at the Long Beach Amphitheater. They’re celebrating 30 years of the Friday movies! The event will also feature performances by Warren G and Scarface. Ice Cube will perform his classic hip-hop songs, and Mike Epps will do his stand-up comedy, all inspired by the West Coast rap and humor that made the Friday films so popular.
Christopher Nolan explained his choice to cast Travis Scott in The Odyssey, telling TIME that it was a way to honor the history of the story. The Odyssey began as an oral tradition – a story told and passed down by word of mouth – and Nolan sees a strong connection between that tradition and the art of rap. The casting initially surprised some people, but it turns out to be a carefully considered choice for a film that’s already changing what audiences expect.
LEGO has unveiled its biggest-ever set based on “The Lord of the Rings”: Minas Tirith (set number 11377). With 8,278 pieces, this impressive model is also a key part of LEGO’s celebration of the 25th anniversary of Peter Jackson’s film trilogy. It will be available to LEGO Insiders members starting June 1st, and for everyone else on June 4th.