Author: Rahul M

LEAPS & MISSTEPS TO A PROMISING NEW SUPERHERO ERA   The DCEU was a cinematic universe built around the shared stories of DC Comics superheroes, establishing origin tales, interconnected character arcs, crossover events, and a consistent ensemble of settings and cast members. It all began in 2013 with Man of Steel, directed by Zack Snyder, which laid the foundation for what would become the Snyderverse (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Zack Snyder’s Justice League), a darker, more mythic vision within the broader DCEU framework. However, following the polarizing reception of the 2017 theatrical cut of Justice League, the…

OpenAI’s incoming CEO of applications, Fidji Simo, sent her first note to staff on Monday, telling employees the tools they’re developing “will unlock more opportunities for more people than any other technology in history.”“If we get this right, AI can give everyone more power than ever,” Simo wrote, striking a hyper-optimistic tone, according to a copy of the memo viewed by WIRED. “But I also realize those opportunities won’t magically appear on their own.”Simo previously worked as the CEO of Instacart. Before that, she spent a decade at Meta, where she went from being a product manager on the company’s…

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, author Carter Sherman breaks down the forces shaping Gen Z’s unique relationship to sex.

Michael Calore: Go to the movies.Lauren Goode: Just go to the movies.Katie Drummond: I like that.Michael Calore: This is the worst time of year to go to the movies.Lauren Goode: No, it’s the best time of the year because air conditioning and comfy seats.Michael Calore: Yeah, but it’s-Katie Drummond: I’m with Lauren, that’s great advice.Lauren Goode: No, I’ve been three times this year and every time, very last minute. A friend invited me last minute to go see the 40th anniversary of Goonies that was playing downtown. We went, it was fantastic. I was hanging out with friends one night…

Gravitas Ventures It’s been well over a century since animators began dazzling audiences with their big-screen productions, and that means it’s time for Hollywood studios to begin losing full control over some of those long-protected intellectual properties. More specifically, that means that despite Disney’s best efforts to prevent it from happening, the Steamboat Willie version of Mickey Mouse has joined a handful of other major works to enter the public domain, making them available to anyone with the inclination to twist, mold, and absolutely desecrate them as fodder for super…

After a brief lull, monsoon rain is forecast to pick up pace again in the state. Over the next week, several parts of Karnataka are expected to receive heavy rain accompanied by gusts of wind reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Forecasts indicate widespread rain in Bengaluru and surrounding districts of south interior Karnataka as well as coastal and Malnad districts. The intensity of rain in north interior Karnataka will be less compared to that in the southern part of the state. Bengaluru Urban district will receive moderate showers till the end of July.…

Disney/Cristian Salvatierra RATING : 8 / 10 Release Date: 2025-07-23 Director: Maurice Marable, Wanuri Kahiu, Rob Seidenglanz Pros Strong performances from both versions of Wash Fascinating character development and exploration of 19th Century free Black communities Cons Not long enough to give the supporting cast the attention they deserve In “Washington Black,” we’re given a take on the classic bildungsroman novel, following a young boy on his journey to manhood. But in a move that’s somewhat rare for the genre, it revolves around a Black child…

Hombale Films, known for blockbusters like Raajakumara, KGF, Salaar, and Kantara, has released the making video of the upcoming film Kantara Chapter 1, directed by and starring Rishab Shetty. The video offers a detailed look into the effort and scale involved in creating the film. Released in celebration of the film wrapping up its shoot, the video showcases the journey of over 250 days of filming. The movie is the result of three years of continuous effort. Thousands of crew members have worked day and night through every phase of production. The making video serves as a tribute to Rishab…

A Bengaluru court has granted an ex parte injunction to “delete/de-index” a total of 8,812 links on various platforms related to the Dharmasthala secret burials case. The injunction order on July 18 by the Additional City Civil and Sessions Court was based on a petition filed by Harshendra Kumar D, brother of BJP MP D Veerendra Heggade and secretary of the Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Educational Society. The petition had sought the court to issue directions to “remove/delete/deindex the unverified false, baseless, reckless and defamatory allegations…against the plaintiff, his elder brother Dr D Veerendra Heggade and his family members, the temple…

The song “Midnightu Rastheyalli” from the upcoming film “S/O Muthanna”, starring Pranam Devaraj and Kushee Ravi, has been released. The film is set to release on August 22. Directed by Srikanth Hunsur and produced by Puratana Films in association with SRK Films, the movie features Pranam Devaraj, the second son of Dynamic Star Devaraj, in the lead role. Kushee Ravi, known for her role in “Dia”, plays the female lead. The newly released song “Midnightu Rastheyalli” has lyrics written by Yogaraj Bhat, vocals by Sanjith Hegde, and music composed by Sachin Basrur. According to the team, the song has received…