“Ride or Die” has been canceled by Prime Video after one season, Variety can confirm.
The streamer’s Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer-led buddy dramedy premiered in July of this year. It was first reported that Spencer and Waddingham were teaming up for the series in December 2023.
Per the show’s official logline, “‘Ride or Die’ follows best friends Debbie Claybourne (Spencer) and Judith Burton (Waddingham) who thought they knew everything about each other, except Judith turns out to be an international assassin. When a mysterious figure emerges from Judith’s past and a hit goes horribly wrong, both of their worlds are turned upside down as they’re forced to go on the run together. It’s a race against time and a road trip across Europe, with law enforcement, highly trained assassins, and some very dangerous criminals at their heels.”
In her review of Season 1, Variety’s Aramide Tinubu wrote that “‘Ride or Die’ works best when it fully leans into the ‘Thelma & Louise’ aspects of the central storyline… Spencer and Waddingham have a robust and genuine chemistry — a companionship that will undoubtedly resonate with countless viewers. Moreover, watching Waddingham as a full-fledged action star is something everyone should be witnessing on a daily basis.”
Other cast members included Ed Skrein, Calam Lynch, Savannah Steyn, Jamie Parker, and Jacky Ido, with Sylvia Hoeks and Bill Nighy.
Tessa Coates created the series and serves as executive producer and showrunner along with Matt Miller and director Peyton Reed. The show is produced by Paramount Television Studios, Amazon MGM Studios as well as Andy and Barbara Muschietti’s Double Dream and Octavia Spencer’s Orit Entertainment. Coates, Miller, and Reed executive produce alongside Spencer for Orit Entertainment; Waddingham; Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Irene Yeung for Double Dream; Brian Clisham; and Stephanie Kluft.
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The ride is over. The Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer adventure comedy series “Ride or Die” is over at Prime Video and will not return to the Amazon streamer after one season, TheWrap can confirm.
The news comes just over two months after “Ride or Die” premiered all eight episodes of its first season on the service. The series earned positive reviews. It also topped the service’s public top 10 rankings after its debut and charted on Nielsen’s weekly top 10.
The series was initially being developed and produced at Skydance Television before being moved to Paramount Television follow Skydance Media’s acquisition of Paramount Global. Amazon MGM Studios, Spring Tide, Double Dream and Orit Entertainment were also producers.
Deadline’s report, which was first on the cancellation, also suggested that Paramount Television would be shopping a second season for the series. A representative for Paramount did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
“Ride or Die” was created by Tessa Coates and followed best friends Debbie and Judith (Spencer and Waddingham) traveling abroad, until Judith’s secret job as a high-class assassin causes unexpected complications to their travels. The series also starred Ed Skrein, Calam Lynch, Savannah Steyn, Jamie Parker, Jakcy Ido, Sylvia Hoeks and Bill Nighy.
The news also comes three months after Amazon MGM Studios bumped Kara Smith to head of drama along with restructuring other leadership roles in its television department. The moves led to first look and overall deals head Jen Chambers, development head Michael McDonald and then-drama head Odetta Watkins to exit.
Ed Sheeran addressed the controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from his Loop Tour on Saturday night, speaking from the stage at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field during his first concert since the rapper was dropped from the trek.
“Before I play some songs tonight, I hope it’s okay if I say a few words about this last week,” Sheeran said at the top of Saturday’s show. “I’m used to my music being criticized, and I’m always happy to take that because I’m lucky. A lot of you like my stuff, and to be honest, I’m surprised. I’m not surprised that I’ve even done it. You know, it’s normal. But this week, the criticism was about something much more important, and I’ve had to take and make difficult decisions, and I am making mistakes, and I’m so so sorry.”
Saturday’s concert marked Sheeran’s first performance since a tumultuous week for the U.S. leg of his Loop Tour, which saw Macklemore removed from the remaining dates following the rapper’s onstage remarks in support of Palestinians during Sheeran’s Sept. 4 and 5 shows at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Sheeran continued: “I don’t want to disappoint fans, and I’ve never wanted to be an activist musician, but this has put me in the middle of an important and passionate argument about freedom of speech and the most complex political issue on the planet. My concerts have always been a safe space for everyone, and that matters hugely to me. Honoring my commitment to my fans is also completely essential to who I am, and that is why I’m here tonight on my own and continuing my current tour.”
During his MetLife performances, Macklemore spoke about the war in Gaza and the West Bank and told the stadium crowd “free Palestine.” His set also included “Hind’s Hall,” his 2024 protest song supporting Palestinians. The remarks drew criticism from some Jewish and pro-Israel organizations, including the Israeli-American Council, which called for Macklemore to be removed from the tour.
Messina Touring Group, the promoter behind the U.S. leg of the Loop Tour, subsequently announced that Macklemore would no longer appear on the remaining dates. The company said venues had informed the promoter that they would not allow concerts featuring Macklemore to proceed, a situation it said could have resulted in cancellations affecting hundreds of thousands of ticket holders.
While Sheeran addressed the decision in a statement earlier this week, stressing that Macklemore’s removal was made by the promoter and venues rather than by him, he again acknowledged that he is “deeply worried about the idea that venues pre-approve content for performance.” “This happens in so many places that I perform around the world, but it should never happen in the free world,” he said.
Sheeran also said he was “appalled by the conflict between Israel and Palestine,” describing the suffering caused by the war as a “human tragedy,” while explaining that he has generally sought to keep his concerts focused on “unity, joy, escapism, love” rather than his own political views.
Macklemore responded to his removal in a lengthy statement of his own, saying that he and Sheeran had held “difficult conversations” in the aftermath of the MetLife shows. While expressing respect for Sheeran personally, the rapper challenged the singer’s preference for remaining publicly neutral and said he did not regret using the tour stage to speak in support of Palestinians. Macklemore has since said he will donate $1 million to Palestinian relief organizations.
The fallout quickly spread beyond Macklemore. Singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe and Danish band Lukas Graham, who had been expected to support Sheeran on upcoming North American dates, both withdrew from the tour. Finneas, who was scheduled to join Sheeran for a run of South American dates later this year, also pulled out, while Irish folk group Beoga — longtime collaborators who had been performing as part of Sheeran’s live show — exited as well. All four cited Macklemore’s removal in announcing their decisions.
The Philadelphia date nevertheless proceeded as scheduled Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field, kicking off the next stretch of Sheeran’s U.S. stadium run.
The new incentive is aimed at bringing back jobs for the industry’s editors, sound mixers, composers and visual effects artists. It will allow a 35% to 50% credit on qualified expenses related specifically to post-production work done in California, and unlike the state’s existing film and TV credit, it doesn’t require productions to shoot here.
Funding for the new credit, however, will be limited. It is expected to start with just $10 million a year, well short of what backers sought.
“This legislation protects the extraordinary people who make this industry possible and makes it unmistakably clear: California is still the future of film and television,” said Gov. Newsom in a statement. “We have the talent. We have the infrastructure.”
The bill, AB 2319, was authored by Assemblymember Nick Schultz (D-Burbank) and introduced earlier this year. It cleared the state Senate in a 33-5 vote on Aug. 30, and the Assembly approved the final version 72 to 2 the same day. Schultz originally sought $100 million for the program, which is expected to start in January.
Nonetheless, industry backers said the new tax credit was a welcome first step.
“It’s a historic moment for California’s post-production community. But it’s also just the beginning of what we really need to do to to fight for our industry,” said Marielle Abaunza, president of the California Post Alliance, a group advocating for the bill. She said the group is readying its strategy to get more funding for the program next year.
As Hollywood productions continue chase tax credits to other states and countries, much of the post-production work is going with them. California’s share of U.S. post-production employment has fallen from 53% to 42% over the last 13 years, according to CVL Economics, an economic consulting firm tied to California Post Alliance. The state had about 12,000 post-production jobs last year, CVL Economics said.
Ben Urquhart, 51, spent 18 years as a post-production executive at NBCUniversal. The Culver City resident said he hasn’t been able to find work in the two and a half years since he was laid off.
“It’s grim and it’s hard. There are jobs, but we have a large amount of extremely qualified people competing for every level of job,” Urquhart said. “When I was a kid, I was a [production assistant] in the 90s, and you could get a job within a couple of weeks. But when I got laid off a couple of years ago, I realized that is certainly not the case at all anymore. It’s been a large-scale transformation.”
Urquhart said the new incentive would help California compete with jurisdictions that already offer these credits and “level the playing field.”
Last year, California expanded its film and TV tax credit program, more than doubling the old $330-million cap to $750 million through June 30, 2030. The existing program already covers post-production, but only if 75% of filming or the overall budget is spent in the state.
Newsom also signed Senate Bill 186, which would strengthen the current tax incentive program by shortening the payout schedule for cash refunds and increasing the total refundable amount of unused tax credits.
The bill also exempts independent productions from a cap that limits how much in tax credits a business can claim each year. Critics said the measure, which was included in the state budget, would undercut the effectiveness of California’s film incentive program.
Momentum also has been building for a federal film and TV tax incentive. President Trump has voiced his support for a federal film tax credit, and Rep. Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) and Rep. Brian Jack (R-Ga.) are leading a bipartisan effort to draft one.
Get a slice of the features coming to Marvel’s Wolverine with actor Liam McIntyre. Learn about the combat, story, world, and more that you can sink your claws into. Marvel’s Wolverine launches September 15, 2026, on PlayStation 5 consoles.
Resident Evil as a game series has been around for 30 years, with the first releasing in 1996. The series revolutionized survival horror as a genre, popularized the over-the-shoulder, third-person camera mechanic with Resident Evil 4, and played a part in bringing zombies back to the forefront of pop culture. It’s no surprise there have been many attempts to bring it to the screen, with 2026’s Resident Evil movie being the latest.
Despite previous adaptations missing the mark, Zach Cregger saw the potential to reboot Resident Evil into the film it deserved to be: a heart-pumping and brutal showcase of zombie-infused survival and psychological horror — balanced with just enough dark humor to make it feel reminiscent of the campy, over-the-top nature of the games. In my opinion, Cregger gives audiences exactly that. He even aims his best joke at those well acquainted with the game: a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it Easter egg of our main character brushing over a much-needed “save point.”
‘Resident Evil’s Best Joke Involves a Typewriter Casual Viewers May Overlook
Those Familiar With the Game Franchise Will Get What It Means
A successful adaptation doesn’t have to be a one-to-one retelling of a game’s story if the creator knows the source material well enough, which Cregger clearly does. An original story that’s separate from the games can work in their favor — I’m looking at you, Fallout — as it gives the creators freedom to explore the world and expand on it in ways that feel even tangible and intriguing. Yet it’s still important to cater to players of the game.
Cregger walks that balance well, demonstrating that he gets the source material he’s adapting. He understands that Resident Evil is about more than just zombies, and he nails the balance between scares and dark humor. The comedic elements are worked in throughout the film, and one of the best examples will likely be overlooked by casual moviegoers. It arrives when Resident Evil‘s lead, Bryan (Austin Abrams), is trapped in a house and searching for anything he can use to defend himself against an unknown monster.
In one of the rooms he checks, Bryan sees a typewriter, but nothing else of note. He lets out a desperate and annoyed expletive before moving on to the next room. This may seem like nothing at first glance, but it’s a nod to the games. In many Resident Evil games, typewriters can be found in safe rooms and act as save points, allowing the player to take a breath, save their progress, and prepare for what lies ahead. Most of the time, coming across a save point in Resident Evil indicates that something big is about to happen, possibly even a boss fight. That makes it a clever and comical Easter egg for Bryan to find one as he’s on the run.
As a person who knows the implications of what seeing a typewriter means in the game, you know that poor Bryan is presumably in for quite a fight, even if he doesn’t yet. In that way, it honors the games and raises the tensions for those familiar with them. This is one of many Easter eggs that Cregger weaves into Resident Evil. It demonstrates a certain cleverness, as well as the fact that he knows his stuff. It’s no wonder, then, that this is the adaptation of the video game franchise that finally gets it right. It really is about the details.
You can’t throw a brick these days without hitting at least two Skarsgards, so it’s not a huge surprise to see one showing up front and center among the cast members for Hideo Kojima’s Physint.
Hot on the heels of announcing the move from Sony to Microsoft for publisher duties, Hideo Kojima is getting some PR rolling by revealing that Bill Skarsgård will be playing the lead role in Physint, a game that has been described as something of a spiritual successor to the famed Metal Gear series.
“I’m delighted to confirm the lead role for PHYSINT will be Bill Skarsgård,” said Hideo Kojima from the XBOX Tokyo Game Show. “We are both long-time fans of each other’s work, and we’ve decided to embark on this new adventure together. The costume fittings, scans, and camera tests we conducted with Bill and Charlee earlier this year gave me tremendous confidence in the direction of the project.”
Skarsgård is a Swedish actor and producer and one of the famed Skarsgård family, headed by Stellan Skarsgård. Bill is an interesting on-screen talent, known for roles that demand physical challenge and a lot of screen presence, from Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu and Zach Cregger’s Barbarian to a turn as the iconic horror clown Pennywise in two It films.
Kojima has a long history of working with well-known actors and Hollywood notables like Norman Reedus in his Death Stranding series, Mads Mikkelsen, Kiefer Sutherland, and even got director Guillermo del Toro to star in one of his games.
Physint is the third original IP from Kojima Productions, the company that Kojima set up after his split from Konami. The game has been described by Hideo Kojima as the culmination of his 40-year career as a video game creator, so you can likely expect things to get pretty rowdy.
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In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, writer-director-actor Leah McKendrick joins GG Hawkins to break down the long road to getting Voicemails for Isabelle made after years in development.
McKendrick traces her unconventional path from aspiring pop singer to independent filmmaker, studio screenwriter, and director, explaining how the frustration of watching projects stall pushed her to bet on herself and make Scrambled.
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How McKendrick went from pursuing a career as a pop singer to discovering filmmaking and directing at Chapman University
Why writing and directing her own projects became a way to create opportunities instead of waiting for permission
How Destroy the Alpha Gammas and M.F.A. helped establish her as a writer, producer, actor, and filmmaker
The reality of working as a studio screenwriter and spending years writing projects that may never reach production
The original inspiration for Voicemails for Isabelle and why McKendrick wrote the first draft in only a few weeks
How the screenplay quickly sold, landed on the Black List, and attracted major talent before spending years in development
Why repeated studio regime changes and canceled projects ultimately pushed McKendrick toward directing
The breaking point that inspired her to write, finance, and direct Scrambled rather than wait for another studio green light
Why filmmakers need to understand their own taste rather than believing a director must personally master every technical department
How McKendrick’s collaboration with cinematographer Julia Swain helped her translate emotion and instinct into a visual language
Why directors need to communicate and reiterate their vision differently for every department head
How Scrambled allowed McKendrick to demonstrate through her actions that she was no longer interested in being only a writer-for-hire
Why McKendrick avoids reading reviews and instead focuses on whether she made the film she intended to make
How the success of Scrambled changed the industry’s perception of McKendrick as a director
How Netflix approached Sony about Voicemails for Isabelle and Sony agreed to move forward with McKendrick directing
Why years of studio relationships that once seemed fruitless ultimately became valuable when McKendrick was ready to direct
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Following the news that “Sweet Magnolias” has been canceled at Netflix, creator and showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson is looking back on the romantic drama’s 5 Season run.
“Living in Serenity for five seasons has been a privilege and a blessing,” Anderson shared in the caption of an Instagram post Saturday. “The people I’ve met and worked with — our incredible writers, cast, crew, executives, and producers — have touched my heart and changed my life.”
She continued: “And our fans have been amazing in their passion for our characters. Thank you all. Though our journey has sadly come to an end, I hope Serenity will always have a place in your heart. Keep pouring it out!”
The Netflix show first premiered on the platform in May 2020, and starred JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley. Originally adapted from the book series by New York Times best-selling author Sherryl Woods, the streamer announced that the show continuously ranked among Netflix’s Global Top 10 in over 60 countries after announcing its return for a fifth season in 2025.
The “comfort drama,” as described by Netflix, followed the lifelong friendship between Maddie (Swisher), Dana Sue (Elliott), and Helen (Headley) “as they juggle relationships, family and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, S.C.”
Though “Sweet Magnolias” may be coming to an end, Netflix announced that Swisher and Anderson would be teaming for a new drama series titled “Ladies of the House.”
Variety previously reported that Anderson will serve as showrunner, with Swisher potentially starring and executive producing with Kate Gordon under their Rolling Clover banner, alongside executive producers at Black Label Media.
The logline reads, “When the charismatic owner of a winery dies unexpectedly, his wife and two adult daughters must battle through their issues with each other in order to confront challenges with the business, their extended family, and the men in their lives. Good friends and good wine will aid in the journey to hang on to the winery, but what matters most is that they find a way to hang on to each other.”
Although Ed Sheeran has no more openers on his Loop Tour, at least one artist is coming to his defense after dropping Macklemore over his pro-Palestine remarks.
On Friday, after departing the tour, Aaron Rowe defended Sheeran for his “human f*cking error” in caving to Gillette Stadium owner Robert Kraft‘s demand that he remove Macklemore from the tour, arguing that instead, people should be “using this opportunity to plaster Robert Kraft’s face everywhere.”
“I’m gonna be honest, I think you are all focusing on the wrong person here. All I keep hearing is Ed Sheeran this, Ed Sheeran that, but you really should be focusing on the likes of Robert Kraft,” he began in the video on Instagram. “You really should be focusing on the zionist lobbies that are trying to silence the voices of people who are shouting about genocide, the genocide that is happening in Palestine right now, by Israel.
“Look, I know Ed’s statement could have been a lot better, and I do think that Macklemore shouldn’t have been pulled off the tour. I fully believe it was panicked stations over there, and they rushed to a decision because they didn’t know what to do, because they were getting it from all angles.”
Rowe continued, “That’s a mistake from a person. And I haven’t had a chance to fucking talk to Ed too much, but I fully believes he knows that was a mistake.”
Pointing out that all of Sheeran’s openers were pro-Palestine, Rowe said, “If Ed Sheeran was a fucking zionist, why would he have all these fucking people on the fucking tour? It was human fucking error. You all know my stance on Palestine. I’ll tell you right now, first hand, I know Ed Sheeran has done so much for so many fucking people, including artists like me, who he’s literally changed their entire lives. All he has inside of him is kindness. That is who Ed Sheeran is, and yes, like every other human being, he makes fucking mistakes.”
After calling out the Irish government’s role in the Israel-Hamas conflict, Rowe turned his attention back to Kraft, urging others to do the same.
“In the music industry, within the media, there are people with so much money and fucking power, that they’re able to basically shut down any opinion they don’t agree with. You should be using this opportunity to plaster Robert Kraft’s face everywhere, someone who tried to shut down free speech, someone who tried to silence the voices of people who are shouting about genocide. That’s what you should be using your energy on, not fucking Ed Sheeran, for fuck’s sake,” added Rowe.
On Monday, Sheeran dropped Macklemore from his tour amid an outcry around his “Free Palestine” onstage remarks. Sheeran subsequently released a statement saying it was the “promoter’s decision” after Kraft assembled several of the tour venues to give him an ultimatum.
Following the statement, Rowe and fellow openers Finneas and Lukas Graham dropped out of the tour, along with Sheeran’s backing band Beoga.
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Now this is a holiday treat to cherish. As was first announced in June, smash hit BBC and BritBox series “The Other Bennet Sister” is returning to airwaves this very year with a three-part Christmas special. And while this gentle reader, writer, and watcher was never worried that star Ella Bruccoleri would indeed be joined by co-star Dónal Finn for the new special, consider the Hayward reunion officially official today.
BritBox on Saturday revealed an official first look at the three-part Christmas special, which recently wrapped production in Wales. At the center of it (check it out above): why, of course it’s Tom (Finn) and Mary Hayward (Bruccoleri), who we saw happily married in the final episode of the series. Today’s announcement also reiterates the thrust of this special: “With marriage comes a new identity and the question remains: who will Mary become as Mrs. Hayward?”
Well, she’s still friendly with her one-time paramour Mr. Ryder, it seems, as star Laurie Davidson is also confirmed to be returning for the special. Other returning stars include Ruth Jones as Mrs. Bennet, Tanya Reynolds as Caroline Bingley, Varada Sethu as Ann Baxter (oh?!), Poppy Gilbert as Lizzie Darcy, Maddie Close as Jane Bingley, Grace Hogg-Robinson as Lydia Wickham, Molly Wright as Kitty Buncock, and Anna Fenton-Garvey as Charlotte Collins. Nerys Amber-Stocks also joins the cast as Mary’s housemaid Lucy.
Screenwriter Sarah Quintrell, who wrote nine of the 10 episodes of the series, has written all three additional episodes based on storylines by author Janice Hadlow. And series director Asim Abbasi has returned to direct. What a lovely family reunion!
The charming 10-episode series, based on Janice Hadlow’s novel of the same name, was a smash hit in its homeland, becoming the UK’s biggest drama across all platforms and streamers since May 2025. When it arrived in the U.S. and Canada via streamer BritBox, interest stayed big, driving a ton of new subscribers (more than 40 percent of whom have watched the series on the streamer).
The three-part special will air exclusively in the U.S. and Canada on BritBox and exclusively in the UK on BBC iPlayer and BBC One. An official release date has not yet been announced, but given its billing as a Christmas special, it will arrive in time for the holiday season (just don’t expect a holiday storyline!).
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Pulp’s second distinct comeback has already produced a new album, a triumphant return to the stage and a fresh chapter in the band’s long, singular story. It’s now bound for the big screen in the form of Pulp: What Do You Do for an Encore?, a feature-length documentary directed by Garth Jennings premiering on MUBI Sept. 25 and screening the day before in theaters worldwide.
Part concert film, part archival time capsule, the 90-minute project captures Pulp’s elaborate arena production during the tour behind More, the band’s first album in 24 years. Narrated by frontman Jarvis Cocker, it features 20 songs alongside four decades of previously unseen footage, tracing the group’s evolution from Sheffield, U.K., outsiders to one of Britain’s most distinctive and enduring bands.
Formed in 1978 when Cocker and original guitarist Peter Dalton were teenagers, the beloved U.K. outfit released seven albums during its initial classic era from 1983 to 2001, including the 1995 masterpiece Different Class. Pulp split in 2002 but reformed as a touring entity between 2011-2013 before disappearing for another decade.
Jennings, whose credits include Son of Rambow, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and the Sing films, first worked with Pulp on the 1997 video for “Help the Aged” and again the following year on a clip for “A Little Soul.” When he heard rumors of the band’s reunion in 2022, he reached out to Cocker on a whim. That impulse eventually led him to direct both Pulp’s live shows and the documentary itself. But the project did not come together without setbacks. An initial attempt to film the reunion shows in 2023 collapsed when financing fell apart, only to be revived after Pulp recorded More. For Jennings, the disruption ultimately improved the film — and reinforced the larger emotional meaning of the band’s return. “I did it because I love them,” he tells SPIN. “And I’m really glad I did it.”
In the conversation below, Cocker and Jennings discuss Pulp’s unusual combination of precision and spontaneity, the theatrical ambition behind the band’s latest live production, the importance of each member’s individual personality and the joy of watching musicians who no longer feel the need to prove anything.
Pulp fans have been waiting for something like this for a long time. Was it ever discussed before?
Garth Jennings: No, no one came and asked me to do it. It was my own silly thought in 2022 texting Jarv and saying, oh, I hear you might tour again. That would be great. And if you want me to film it, I’d give it a shot. I’ve never done it before, but I’m sure it’d be fine. And then I ended up getting asked to direct the actual live show itself. And then we try and shoot it in ’23, the financing falls apart and the whole thing falls apart. Oh, what a shame. It’s such a great show. But we found some new financing and they came out with a new album, and the whole thing just became much better as a result of falling apart. It was a beautiful ending to the process. I’ve done so little in my life that was planned. Once I’m making something, I’m very specific, but things come and go and fall apart all the time. When it works out, it’s a beautiful thing. I just love them. There was no reason to make this and I was in the middle of another project anyway. It was crazy to do it at the same time. But I did it because I love them, and I’m really glad I did it.
Jarvis Cocker: To be honest with you, it wasn’t my idea to [include archival material]. I thought that we were just going to make a concert film. And then Garth said, well, I’ve decided to put some archive stuff. I guess I just took a deep breath and thought, OK, so really what this film is going to be like is, there’ll be certain sections that will be like I’m dying and I’m seeing my life flash before my eyes. Maybe that’s good practice before I actually do die.
We were touring anyway, so Garth was getting on with the film and I think we finally got to see a rough cut of it probably just before Christmas last year. It was a strange experience. For instance, there are some clips that’ve got my mother and my grandmother in it, and both of them have passed away. Garth is a fan of Pulp anyway, so I think that helped a lot because he chose the archive in a very kind of sensitive way. He’d also had taken quite a lot of stuff from the book that I wrote about four years ago. That’s a long way to be saying, it wasn’t my idea. I guess it kind of means that the film also acts as an introduction to Pulp for people who don’t know us. That was something that I noticed from the concerts — a lot of young people came to see us. I was very happy about that. I suppose they weren’t born when Pulp first started, so they can catch up now.
You’ve worked with the band in various forms in the past, but what was your own path to experiencing Pulp’s music?
Jennings: I love that I discovered them on John Peel’s Festive Fifty. I thought they were the greatest thing ever. There was a song, ‘Razzmatazz,’ that absolutely lit me up like a Christmas tree. And I just had never seen anyone like him either. I mean, I love the songs. But when I saw him perform, I’m like, what is this? This is just the greatest thing ever. And this sort of showmanship. I’d grown up loving people like Freddie Mercury or Sammy Davis Jr., who never left anything. They put it all on the stage. And now there’s this guy, and there’s no stopping him. He’s just so engaging. From the outset, I loved them. What’s been so nice is realizing that I love them even more now, even though there’s a different reason. No one’s trying to prove themselves or kickstart something or reinvigorate something. They’re doing it because they love it and, the people want it.
Pulp went away for long periods of time before these more recent comebacks, but the vitality that is inherent to this era of the band really comes through in the movie. How have they evolved as people in the time since you first crossed paths with them?
Jennings: Jarvis and [late bassist] Steve [Mackey] were the people I would talk with most when we were doing those two music videos. They were so specific and smart and knew exactly what they wanted. This was when they were just about to release [the album] This Is Hardcore. I didn’t know them intimately as friends — I only knew them as people I was working with. From the outside, it was like, this is a band trying to do something new and change what they did before. But the difference between that energy and now is remarkable, because there’s still that specificity. There’s still that vision. They all know if it works. But now, the motivation seems to be, let’s do it because it’s wonderful. No one asked me to make this film — I just threw myself into it. And it feels like no one asked them to make an album. There’s something liberating about being at this stage where you don’t have to prove yourself or compete against other bands. From my outsider point of view, that’s the biggest difference.
You get a sense of that with how the live performances are staged, in ways that are not necessarily common to Pulp’s usual concerts.
Jennings: No, it’s gloriously like, let’s go for it. It started with the idea of, let’s have a beautiful big velvet curtain, and you’re going to come out and be revealed and you’re going to come up on a riser and there’ll be a string section, and let’s celebrate it. There’s a theatricality and embracing of that showmanship that maybe could have happened years ago, but it certainly feels right now to go, ta-da! It’s really lovely to see. I mean, there’s not many people who know how to come into a show on a riser with some cardboard cutouts. I’d say, it’d be really great if by this part of the song you were at the top step, but then I figured he’d forget about it. But no, two hours later in rehearsal, he absolutely nailed it and arrived at just the right point. He knows where to be, all the time.
That’s a great point, because there is something about Pulp that is effortlessly cool and in the moment. But the movie shows you how deeply the band, and Jarvis particularly, care about the presentation. This is not something thrown together. He spent years even just preparing as a human to be in a band in the first place.
Jennings: Isn’t that great? It’s like that thing you hear about sports people who already know the shot they’re going to play, because they’ve thought about it and thought about it and thought about it. When they turn up, they just kind of go, whatever, you know, and you go, wow, that guy’s amazing. It’s like, no, that guy was absolutely thinking about that moment for years. But you’re right: no visual or sonic element is by chance. It’s all wired in. I love seeing somebody in their element and at their best, and I certainly felt like that when filming these shows. It was a beautiful thing to watch.
Is there a highlight or two from this process or perhaps an example of something that started in one direction and wound up going very far elsewhere?
Jennings: There’s so many examples. The first day that Jarvis came in to talk to me about the show, he was like, I’m thinking about flying into the show. How do I fly into it? How could I do that? I realized, oh, ok, we’re going big with this. Right. You want actually your body to be flown in on a wire or something. I went as far as to find a gymnast who would be dressed like Jarvis that we could catapult into the arena. Their manager wisely said, please don’t put anyone on wires. But that was a window into the ambition that Jarvis had for the show. Like, let’s make an entrance. Let’s have some fun with this. One of the big highlights was one of the quietest, which was recording the voiceover at the end. It was literally the last piece of the puzzle. We had temp voiceover and it sounded fine, but the very last night, Jarvis tweaked his script in some places and came in the next day. We did the whole thing and it was magic. Suddenly, all this stuff blended beautifully. This voice was telling me a story and he’d added these little pieces that meant the world.
Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker (photo: Joseph Lynn).
What do you think this film really demonstrates about how unique this band is and its contributions to music over the past 40-plus years?
Jennings: They are a very special band. Well, my ambition was to really make it so that it wasn’t just for fans and could have a really broad appeal. If you’d never heard of them and someone made you watch this film, that hopefully by the end of it, you were in love with them. The music is great. The performance is great. But when you also learn the story behind it, those songs take on even more meaning and value. Jarvis has been on a journey from a little kid in his front room at Christmas with a Dalek from Doctor Who all the way to now being a man in his 60s having the night of his life. I think that that is infectious. Beyond just loving the music, it’s a hopeful story for all of us, to keep finding things we love.
Cocker: Without sounding kind of gushy or whatever, the audience is what makes concerts happen. You could hire a big venue and you could rehearse there and make a noise, but when an audience is there, it’s like a chemical reaction happening. You need two things that react together, and if you pull them into the same glass, then it’ll start to move. Then something will happen, and that’s what happens at a great concert. You go out, you play a song and then you feel how people are reacting to it and that inspires you to put more into your performance, which makes people react more. I’ve even discovered recently that there’s a technical term for this thing, and it’s collective effervescence. It was coined by a French psychiatrist, I think in 1912. I’m always very curious about the audience. I wonder how they got there and why all these individual people become this mass that then makes a magic thing happen. I hope that the film captures it. It’s best to actually be there and be part of it, but I’m glad the chemical reaction still happens.
Jarvis is still finding very deep personal things to write about. It’s awesome that the film showcases older materialand the hits people know, but you also get a very nice sampling of the current music.
Jennings: It’s true, and they’re still so curious, even outside of their own work. Jarvis has been working as a Booker Prize judge and reads 25 books in a month. It must be lovely to have that relaxing feeling of, we just do it because we want to do it. It’s not like, we’ve got to beat that last album. That’s gone, and it’s just pure joy. Like he says in the documentary, you can’t force it. It’s either there or it’s not, and it was there. They recorded the album in like three weeks, which is a record for them.
Obviously Jarvis is the focal point of Pulp, and you get to see excerpts from one of his childhood notebooks, but the other members are very unique and distinctive in their own right.
Cocker: I think [the notebook] would have been done probably when I was about 13 or 14 and I was really wanting to be in a band. But I was a shy child, so it was easier for me at that point to write it out in a book and say, this is what is going to happen, rather than going and asking people if they would be in a band with me. I planned it out in my head, but I think I say in the film at some point [that] I’m really glad that it didn’t follow a master plan. Once you get other people involved with you when you try to write music with them, you’re not in control of it anymore. It started at school, so it was really just friends who weren’t into playing sport and didn’t really have any other kind of social activities. I managed to get them to come to my mother’s house on a Friday night. The first rehearsal that we had, I bribed people. I got cans of lager and I said, OK, if you’d come to the rehearsal, you’d be able to drink some lager as well. That part of the rehearsals disappeared fairly quickly because it was not very productive. People just got drunk and didn’t actually play their instruments.
I’d wanted to be in a band since probably about the age of seven. The Beatles were number one the day I was born and had that effect worldwide. They were normal people and they were the first band that wrote their own songs. It was a big inspiration, like, you could do that as well. I was seven when they split up. Maybe I just thought, OK, they’ve gone now [and] I can take over. The idea didn’t ever leave me, really. I’m very lucky to actually realize what was really a very unrealistic childhood ambition. Lots of kids want to be a fireman or a spaceman. I wanted to be a pop star and I actually managed to do it.
Jennings: One of the things I loved that I hadn’t seen until we were editing the film was when Mark Webber was painting his nails. He says, well, everyone else has these nice clothes and I’m not really into clothes, so I thought I’d just paint my nails, but the trouble is, I keep flooding my cuticles. I thought, wow. That is the most beautiful distillation of that young man at the time, like, they’re all looking nice, but I’m just gonna do this, and I’m not even that good at it. They’re an eclectic mix of people, like [keyboardist] Candida [Doyle] arriving on stage every night with her glass of champagne. She’s always dressed beautifully. Everyone has their own little world on stage, and even though they’re perfectly in sync, there’s a sense of these very different characters. You realize just how important those personalities are and what they bring to it all. Watching them rehearse up close, you see how each one of them is brilliant and vital. It’s almost like a chemical reaction. The way they look at each other, watch each other and feed off each other is very special.
Pulp (photo: Tom Jackson).
Were there any films or directors that informed how you eventually approached putting this all together?
Jennings: This really started when we were designing the live show. Jarvis and I had just seen ABBA Voyage in London, and we loved it. Honestly, I’ve seen it three times. The joy of it is so infectious. We wanted something that was so unapologetically celebratory. It wasn’t about the aesthetics — it was about the spirit. He wanted to make an entrance, so we started thinking about a glass staircase. Jarvis has this incredible silhouette and very unique physique. Especially with those tailored suits, it was like, let’s create something where you pop. We didn’t want that thing where you look at these fun visuals over here and the singer is over there, so your attention is split. We wanted everything to serve the band, which started to inform how we filmed it.
When it came to the archive stuff, it was just gold. If you’ve ever gone through your own photographs, you know how you just get lost. We found bits of Jarvis in some interview that no one’s ever seen before, and his voice had changed, so it’s like, listen to that different person. There’s real poignancy to these young people saying, I don’t know where this is going to go. Maybe this is the last album. Now we can look back and realize, wow. He had no idea where his life was going. Isn’t that lovely?
Cocker: I’d just seen the ABBA Voyage thing and it turned out that he’d watched it three times, so he was very into it. The main thing about that show is, you think, how do they make the figures look real and all that? What I liked about the show was that it was a mixture of things. It wasn’t just like looking at a video screen. The band were real people playing and it seemed like a new way of presenting a pop show. We didn’t steal any ideas. I don’t want to get sued by ABBA (laughs).
Now that Pulp has stopped touring, I have said that we will all go on a group visit to the ABBA show as our kind of end of tour party. I think we’re going to do that sometime in October. There were some parts of the ABBA show where they just had images on the screen behind and the avatars disappeared. As soon as that happened, you felt the audience’s involvement there dwindled. So in a weird way, it made me realize that the band was very important because even though there were little figures and you knew they weren’t actually really alive, you focused on them and you felt that they were communicating too.
Just to clarify, when you say Pulp has ‘stopped touring,’ do you mean just for the time being, or in a more permanent way?
Cocker: I don’t think Pulp is over. I never think that, really. But we haven’t got plans to do any touring. What would have to happen for us to tour again, I guess, is if we manage to write another record or something like that. We’ve just finished touring, so everybody’s gonna have a bit of a rest. And I will probably maybe towards the end of the year think about saying, shall we have a rehearsal? Shall we see if can write anything? That aspect of it, you can’t really predict. I mean, have my notebook here [produces it from his shirt pocket]. I write ideas down, but until you actually try them, you don’t know whether they’re any good. Luckily no one has to ever see that aspect of it, so until we try it, I don’t know. I’ve got my fingers crossed. I hope that we will tour again. Obviously, it would be better if it was sooner rather than later, seeing as it’s my 63rd birthday tomorrow, so I may not be able to jump on top of the monitors for that much longer. Who knows.
“There’s an epidemic affecting our nation’s young people. The epidemic is fear.”
As I scrolled through Instagram on my ride downtown to the Snapple Island Ferry Comedy Show, a reel from The Free Press popped up. Professor Arthur Brooks was making the case that “Gen Z is perhaps the most risk-averse generation in history.”
Now, I’m no psychologist. I’m a social media editor. And I theorize that some of that fear Brooks describes comes from our overexposure to a digital world that, seemingly, has all the answers. And when someone makes a decision outside the purview of algorithmic logic — like buying an abandoned ferry for $280,000 at a city auction — they are at the mercy of, well, being completely clowned.
That’s exactly what the news cycle did to Pete Davidson and Colin Jost after they joined a group of investors to buy the decommissioned John F. Kennedy in 2022. Built in 1965, the JFK was the oldest ferry in the Staten Island fleet when it was retired last August due to mechanical failures. Davidson and Jost intended to transform the vessel into a floating entertainment venue.
“Davidson, who’s no longer with SNL, might need to call his agent to book those gigs — turning the 57-year-old ship into a nightspot is likely to cost millions,” The New York Daily News reported. The headline read: “Retired NY Ferry Bought by Pete Davidson and Colin Jost Is Full of Asbestos, Roaches, Say Ex-Crew Members.”
The social media hate laid on thick, too: “Have you heard of the hottest club in the city?” one person tweeted (per the LA Times). “It’s called ‘Tetanus’ and it’s located in the rusted belly of a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry. You’ll dance the night away while also always being just moments away from drowning.”
Years had passed without hearing about the ferry until I got an unexpected email in my inbox: “EMBARGOED: Invite to NYC’s Most Unexpected Comedy Club From Pete Davidson and Colin Jost.”
As it turned out, the “SNL” comedians partnered with Snapple to give New Yorkers an “unexpectedly refreshing break from the daily grind,” transforming their vessel into the SnappleStatenIsland Ferry for a free, one-night-only floating comedy show.
Could the comedians have listed tickets for $200 a pop and still packed the ferry? Undoubtedly. Instead, they dropped a limited batch of free tickets at 3 p.m. each day (Sept. 3-8). The resulting buzz and scramble among young New Yorkers to secure tickets (not totally unlike the IMAX 70mm frenzy surrounding “The Odyssey”) was much more valuable than the low six figures a sold-out show might have grossed at the door.
Those lucky enough to make it aboard became a test audience for two brand comebacks, each fiercely looking to win over a younger generation before betting on a much bigger, more calculated swing.
The first is Snapple, which started phasing out its signature glass bottles in 2017, replacing them with plastic (the transition was complete by 2021). The company justified the brand’s “massive makeover” as a decision made “with the evolution of sustainability in mind.” The operational savings from slashing the cost of manufacturing a bottle to roughly a third of what it once was probably looked pretty savory to the big-wig execs at Keurig Dr Pepper. Consumers weren’t as quenched.
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Snapple eventually budged in the fall of 2025, launching a limited glass-bottle revival at select bodegas and retailers across New York, citing a “demand for nostalgia from an OVERWHELMING number of consumers.” The brand has yet to commit to a wider or permanent return, but it was clearly testing the waters with this major brand activation.
Hosting Snapple’s revival party was Davidson and Jost’s own comeback project to replenish the New York comedy scene, taking the form of a floating, popsicle-orange vessel. They once played the purchase off as a joke on “SNL,” with Jost quipping, “We thought the whole thing through” (sarcasm implied). But four years later, this one-night-only comedy show offered them a real opportunity to float their idea.
The main room was packed. Because the ferry, naturally, didn’t have one big corridor, an overflow room projected a live feed of the main stage (shaped like a blocky ‘T’).
“You’re media, right?” an event coordinator asked me. “Yes!” I had zoned out. “Then we better put you up here.” She whisked me straight to the front and pointed at two young women, who immediately jolted to their feet and shuffled toward the far end of the bench running parallel to the stage.
“I, uh, I’m sorry I took your seats,” I told the two women as I sidestepped past them. They glanced at each other and giggled. “It’s okay,” one of them said. “Trust me.”
It took me a couple of minutes to figure out what she meant. Then I pulled out my phone to take a picture of the stage: a black barstool, a (glass!) Peach Tea Snapple and a mic stand. I wasn’t just in the front row. I was in the hot seat. The very hot seat, directly under the mic stand. Stage lights beamed down on me, and the ferry cabin itself was extremely muggy. (I guess in Davidson and Jost’s master plan, A/C hit the cutting room floor.)
The room skewed younger millennials and older Gen Z. Most toward the front looked like (or probably were) influencers who’ll look good on camera. Usually, I’ll recognize at least a few media friends in a crowd like this. Not here. I tried making friendly banter with the dude sitting next to me. He was cordial, but his energy read: Nope.
At nine o’clock sharp, the lights went dark. Davidson and Jost emerged from beneath the neon Snapple Island Ferry sign to rapturous applause. This would be the first and last time we’d see the two co-hosts all night.
I’ve encountered Davidson and Jost in the wild before, but this tight vantage point popped any illusion of celebrity. Picture sitting in the front row of a movie theater.
“This is something we’ve wanted to do for like five years, so thank you guys for coming out,” Davidson opened. “And thank you to our sponsor, Snapple.” After holding a beat for the applause, Davidson exclaimed, “The glass is back, baby!”
Jost added: “I also feel like we should acknowledge our former sponsor: my accountant’s suicide note.” He smirked. “Snapple asked me to say this.”
They then turned to the first of three lingering storylines from the news cycle they clearly wanted to address. First, the aforementioned clowning.
“The amount of shit that people have talked,” Davidson said. “Well, suck it!”
“Everyone feeling hot and nauseous? That’s a good feeling,” Jost asked the crowd before moving on to news topic numero dos. “Obviously we’ll get going soon. We’re gonna stop at the Strait of Hormuz.” But when Jost looked over at Davidson to tee up the next punchline, it became clear the geopolitical reference sailed right over his head.
“I like how you thought I would know what that is,” Davidson quipped back. He glanced down at the shot clock. 8:17 remaining. The sweat was palpable.
“I love that this is our body language,” Davidson said, leaning into their candid awkwardness as he and Jost stood marooned on opposite ends of the oversized T-shaped stage. “It’s truly like we’re waiting for someone to start a fight.”
Laughing along with the crowd, Jost admitted, “We don’t know exactly what to do.” The audience roared. That unvarnished honesty, the willingness to take themselves down a notch, clearly resonated with the audience of young people accustomed to spending hours each day swiping through content engineered to mask imperfection.
“We have an incredible show. There are so many great comedians here,” Jost said. “Macklemore is here tonight.” The crowd erupted. Jost stalled on a few uhs, his eyes scanning the room as he debated whether it was worth taking the joke any further.
Davidson took advantage of the moment. “You wanted to make a stance tonight, right?” he poked. “Colin was talking mad shit backstage, dude. He was like, ‘Macklemore doesn’t have shit on what I’m about to say.’”
Red in the face, Jost quickly rowed back to safer waters. “So, in other news…” From there, the remainder of their opener centered on Davidson’s recent concussion. But the lineup of fierce rising comics (with considerably less to lose) didn’t shy away from the insecurities and taboos their Gen Z audience might be too anxious to confront.
Matt Richards, who served as emcee for the night (effectively filling the role many of us presumed Davidson and Jost would play), set the tone for the night by chugging an entire Snapple in one go and then telling a story of how he tried to suck his own penis as a teenager. “Happy to say it didn’t work out,” Richards said. “If it did, I wouldn’t be here.” In an alternate timeline, he’d “live under a bridge and suck my own dick all day.”
As the crowd observed Richards, he gauged their reactions, taking the temperature of how far he could push them. The other comics were about to dive into some risqué material — he was just warming them up.
Richards wiped a bulk of sweat from his forehead. The humidity was becoming hard to ignore. Playfully, he advised Davidson and Jost to sort out the A/C situation before the next show. That’s what I was thinking.
When Chris Rock sat down with Variety’s Selome Hailu for his first in-depth interview since “The Slap,” he recalled “dying a death” during a stand-up set in Oakland in ’96. He was workshopping his controversial “Black People Versus N—s” bit, which would eventually appear in his landmark HBO special “Bring the Pain” that helped catapult Rock into rock-star comic status.
“People wanted to fight because I didn’t have it right yet,” Rock explained in his cover story interview. “You gotta go over the line to find the line. That’s what people don’t understand. When a comedian gets in trouble for saying something at the club, it’s like, ‘Dude, that’s what the club’s for.’”
Overcoming the fear of vulnerability, on both sides of the stage, is what makes the club special. A physical vessel where smartphones, despite the event’s plea for ample social coverage, were repeatedly told to stay tucked away.
At one point, a Staten Island photographer named Sean lowered his camera to snap a portrait on his phone of “Impractical Jokers” star Sal Vulcano mid-set. Vulcano immediately stopped. “No cellphones, sir,” he said. “It’s right up in my face.” Sean held up his DSLR, cutting Vulcano’s budding rant short.
“This guy’s just like- oh, you work here?” Vulcano said, his tone instantly changing. “Okay, you’re not fired. You’re great. I love you.”
Even an Impractical Joker, after hundreds of public challenges and punishments designed to push the limits of embarrassment, could still tense up when a cellphone camera caught him experimenting with a new bit. “That was the ending,” he told the crowd after telling a story about buying health insurance for his newborn. “I thought that would get a bigger laugh.”
The crowd loved it. He was hyper-fixated on grading his performance.
Perhaps that’s why crowd work is so effective. Is there any other setting better designed to experience a flash of public humiliation?
“I like this guy,” Richards said, pointing at me. “You look like a Disney villain.”
“Gaston!” He belted out a Disney song.
Caitlin Peluffo stormed the stage with material in the — let’s call it — advanced workshopping stages. After boldly announcing to the crowd that she was “dropping eggs,” she turned to ask if I knew what ovulating was.
I responded with a sarcastic “Ehh!” and bobbed my head. “Go figure,” she said. “I wouldn’t expect anything less from a man wearing khakis.”
After another minute or two of hyper-sexual jokes, she circled back to me.
“Do you like pussy?”
The camera whipped in my direction.
I froze. Then hit her with the same ambiguous emote.
Why did I just do that? I literally-
“You’re really wishy-washy on the answer, sir.”
“You gotta leave a little mystery.”
“Leave a little mystery?”
Gulp.
“Those pants aren’t leaving any mystery, I’ll tell you that,” she fired back. “You’re not circumcised, I can tell.” The crowd woo-ed. “That’s okay. I like me a full-body boy,” she continued. “I’m not an easy cum. You better crack your knuckles.”
I cracked my knuckles on both hands. She smiled. Peluffo got what she needed from me. Mercifully, she moved on to her next victim.
“Are you a tough cum or an easy cum?” she asked an attractive, reserved young woman. “Which one are you?” I had never seen a face more red in my entire life. “ANSWER THE FUCKING QUESTION!”
“I’m easy!” she finally blurted out.
“Fuck!” Peluffo shot back. “You’re probably cumming right now.”
On the way out, ferry workers dressed in sailor uniforms were handing departing guests free Snapple. I grabbed a glass peach tea and popped a squat on the pier. It really does taste better.
As I sat there taking in the night, the sound of clinking glass got louder and louder. Sure enough, I spotted a small procession bolting away from the boat with entire cases of Snapple.
I walked over and asked a few of the workers why they were giving them away. A woman with a dyed-blonde bob leaned toward me, lowering her voice.
“Please, take one now and leave before anyone sees you,” she said. “We need to get rid of all of these before the end of the night.”
An emotional Premier Danielle Smith held back tears Saturday as she recounted a long list of historic indignities Albertans have suffered at the hands of the federal government.
Smith was the opening speaker at a virtual assembly discussing Alberta’s future in Canada, an event co-hosted by former Opposition leader and conservative elder statesman Preston Manning and former B.C. premier Gordon Campbell.
The Alberta premier has called a referendum for Oct. 19 that includes a question on whether Alberta should remain in Canada or whether it’s time to hold a second, binding referendum on starting the legal process to separate.
She was speaking on the reasons for a sovereign Alberta to stay within a united Canada in the future.
“A lot of Albertans are angry and some are more than angry. They’re hurt. I hear it at town halls, in coffee shops, at hockey rinks and in my email inbox,” Smith said before choking up and taking deep breaths before haltingly speaking about the impacts on Albertans.
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“From the farmer that felt pressured … sorry all,” she sighed. “By people who never made a living off the land. For the young family who did everything right and still can’t see how they can afford a home.”
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Smith also spoke of parents watching an increasing grocery bill and opening a utility bill in January with “a knot in their stomach.”
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Manning noted Smith’s emotional response to the issue.
“You should not feel embarrassed about showing your emotions at the front end. I’m reminded that Abraham Lincoln did not use the term public opinion. He said he was interested in public sentiment.”
Smith called the referendum earlier this year. She has said enough Albertans now view separation as a legitimate response to federal interference in provincial affairs, and that it’s time to put the issue to rest once and for all in a vote.
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Critics, including the Opposition NDP, say Smith is inflating and legitimizing the grievances of a small sliver of discontented Albertans in order to mollify hardline separatists in her United Conservative party.
Smith said Saturday that western frustration with Ottawa is nothing new and for the past 10 years in particular, it felt like Ottawa was trying to shut down the province’s economy.
“When a proud, hardworking people feel their contribution is taken for granted and their livelihood is treated as something to be phased out, some begin to ask a painful question. Does this country actually want us?”
Smith said even with polls suggesting the remain in Canada vote will win, the number of those voting for separation is “too high for comfort”
But she said there is reason to be optimistic about Alberta’s future relationship with Ottawa, including battles over Bill C69, also known as the no new pipelines act, caps on oil-and-gas production, and on clean-energy electricity regulations.
“I support Alberta remaining in Canada … I also believe Albertans deserve a say. The fight to make Canada work for Alberta is working. When Alberta stood up and refused to back down, the country started listening,” she said.
“It happened because Albertans got loud and stayed loud. Your anger was not wasted,” she said.
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Smith said new Prime Minister Mark Carney has acted constructively with Alberta in coming up with an Alberta-Ottawa energy agreement and working toward a new West Coast pipeline.
“Not long ago the oilsands were treated as a national target. Today they’re increasingly seen as a national treasure,” Smith said.
“Why walk away from the table when we’re finally winning at it? And to those who have always wanted to stay — staying should not mean settling. A future federal government could undo all this progress that we’ve made with a stroke of a pen.”
Aaron Rowe, who was one of the opening acts on Ed Sheeran’s tour before pulling out after Macklemore’s dismissal over his support for Palestine, has now issued an impassioned defense of the singer.
“I think you are all focusing on the wrong person here. All I keep hearing is Ed Sheeran this, Ed Sheeran that. When you really should be focusing on the likes of Robert Kraft. You really should be focusing on the Zionist lobbies that are trying to silence the voices of people who are shouting about genocide, the genocide that is happening in Palestine right now by Israel,” said Rowe in a video posted to his Instagram account Friday.
He continued: “Look, I know Ed’s statement could have been a lot better, and I do think that Macklemore shouldn’t have been pulled off the tour. I fully believe it was panic station over there, and they rushed the decision because they didn’t know what to fucking do because they were getting it from all angles. That’s a mistake… I haven’t had a chance to fucking talk to Ed too much, but I fully believe he knows that was a mistake.”
Rowe went on to point out that most of the artists in Sheeran’s opening lineup support Palestine. “Look who’s on the fucking lineup, yeah? Beoga, the most pro-Palestine group out there…. fully pro-Palestine, fucking Macklemore. Need I say more? Me, everyone knows my fucking stance on Palestine. Like, if Ed Sheeran was a fucking Zionist, why would he have all these fucking people on the fucking tour? It was human fucking error.”
The Irish singer-songwriter’s video comes as Sheeran continues to receive backlash for Macklemore’s removal from the tour. In addition to Rowe, Finneas, another opener, also dropped out of the tour. When Rowe dropped out, he acknowledged that Sheeran had “changed my life,” a point he honed in on again in this video.
“I know Ed Sheeran has done so much for so many fucking people, including artists like me, who he’s literally changed their entire lives. All he has inside of him is kindness. That is who Ed Sheeran is. And yes, like every other human being, he makes fucking mistakes.”
Rowe concluded: “You should be using this opportunity to plaster Robert Kraft’s face everywhere. Someone who tried to shut down free speech. Someone who tried to silence the voices of people who are shouting about genocide. That’s what you should be using your energy on, not fucking Ed Sheeran, for fuck’s sake.”
High roller casino games inhabit a corner of the UK gambling scene where stakes go well beyond the occasional play. At Felixspin Casino we have plenty of players who begin with modest bets and gradually venture into higher limits, but we also welcome those who turn up ready to play at the top end from day one. The term “high roller” isn’t just about deep pockets. It’s about a attitude that values elevated table limits, faster withdrawal processing and a service that feels tailored rather than off-the-peg. In practice, high roller games are the versions of blackjack, roulette, baccarat, slots and live dealer titles where the minimum and maximum bet thresholds stand significantly higher than the standard offering. These tables often come with dedicated dealers, private rooms and a level of personalisation that transforms a gaming session into something more akin to a private club experience. For UK players, the appeal is in part the adrenaline of larger swings, but it’s also about efficiency, recognition and the kind of hospitality that renders a session feel exclusive without leaving your living room.
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Blackjack remains the foundation of high roller action for many UK punters, largely because the combination of skill and a favourable house edge attracts those who wish to influence the result beyond pure probability. High-limit blackjack tables at Felixspin Casino commonly offer side bets such as Perfect Pairs or 21+3, but the core game sticks to classic rules with the dealer standing on soft 17 and the ability to double down on any two cards. The real difference shows up in the maximum bet, which can reach several thousand pounds per hand, and in the option of multi-seat play that enables you to hold up to three spots at once. It’s not about reckless wagering. Serious blackjack players often utilize a structured betting system or a basic strategy card, and the high-limit setting gives them the headroom to weather variance without encountering a cap that forces them to switch tables mid-session. We always advise that players acquaint themselves with the specific rule set of each table, because even small changes in the number of decks or the payoff for a natural blackjack shift the house edge adequately to be significant over thousands of hands.
Roulette and baccarat appeal to a slightly different high roller audience, one that appreciates straightforwardness and the social flow of the game. European roulette with its single zero is the go-to for high-stakes spins because the house edge stands at a clean 2.7 per cent, and high-limit tables often permit inside bets that would quickly breach the cap on a standard table. Baccarat, meanwhile, has long been the favourite of Asian high rollers but has gained steady momentum in the UK, especially in live dealer styles where the squeeze ritual adds drama to a game that’s essentially a coin flip between player and banker. At Felixspin Casino we observe players gravitate toward baccarat tables that offer a variety of side bets like Dragon Bonus or Perfect Pair, but the main focus remains on the two primary hands. High-limit baccarat tables frequently feature roadmaps that show historical data, and many serious players utilize these to follow patterns even though each hand is independent. The key for anyone stepping into high roller table games is to determine a session bankroll that can withstand the natural swings and to choose a table where the limits match that amount, rather than pushing to satisfy a minimum that appears awkward from the first bet.
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Slots might not be the first thing that enters your head when you envision a high roller, but high-stakes slot play has become a significant part of the VIP landscape. Many modern video slots permit coin values and bet levels that push a single spin well into three or even four figures, and when you increase that across a bonus round with retriggers, the session totals can rival any table game. At Felixspin Casino we feature a variety of high-limit slots from suppliers like NetEnt, Play’n GO and Pragmatic Play, where the maximum bet per spin can reach £500 or more on titles that also include high volatility and large maximum win caps. The appeal for high rollers is double: the possibility for a life-changing payout on a single bonus feature, and the fact that slots need no strategic decisions, making them a pure test of nerve and bankroll management. The return-to-player percentage on a high-stakes slot is the equivalent as on the minimum-bet version, so you’re not buying better odds by betting bigger, but you are accessing the chance to hit the top multiplier on a much larger base stake.
Progressive jackpot slots bring another dimension. Games like Mega Moolah or Hall of Gods pool a fraction of every bet across a network of casinos, and the headline jackpots regularly soar into the millions of pounds. High rollers are often pulled to these titles because some progressives need a minimum bet to qualify for the top prize, and betting above that threshold doesn’t increase your odds of triggering the jackpot but does magnify the regular line wins that maintain the session alive while you chase the big one. We always recommend players to check the jackpot contribution rules on each game, because a slot that boasts a £10 million top prize might only seed at £2 million and take months to build, while a daily jackpot title could pay out every few hours at a lower but more frequent level. The practical point is that high-stakes slot play functions best when you approach it as entertainment with a defined stop-loss, not a assured path to a jackpot. At Felixspin Casino we make the bet limits and jackpot tickers visible in the game client, so you can see exactly what you’re playing for before you spin the reels.
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Live dealer gaming has redefined what it means to be a high roller online, because it bridges the gap between the convenience of digital play and the authenticity of a land-based casino floor. VIP live dealer tables at Felixspin Casino are broadcast from professional studios where the dealers are trained to cater to players who expect a faster, more discreet and more polished experience. These tables often offer higher minimum bets than their standard counterparts, sometimes commencing at £50 or £100 per hand, and the maximums can climb high enough to satisfy even the most ambitious bettors. What sets a VIP live table apart isn’t just the limits. It’s the atmosphere. The camera angles are more focused, the background noise is lowered, and the dealer maintains a professional pace that respects the fact that every decision carries weight. You’ll also discover that VIP tables are less crowded, and many casinos, including ours, present the option to reserve a seat or even request a private table where you manage the speed of play.
Engrossing roulette and dedicated baccarat tables have become particularly popular among UK high rollers who seek the full sensory experience without travelling to a physical casino. Immersive roulette employs multiple camera angles and slow-motion replays of the ball landing, which brings a layer of drama that keeps the tension high between spins. Dedicated baccarat tables often include the squeeze, where the dealer slowly uncovers the cards, and high rollers can sometimes request control over the squeeze via a virtual interface. At Felixspin Casino we’ve seen that the most successful high roller live sessions happen when the player has a clear plan for their session length and stake progression, because the immersive format can make it easy to lose track of time. We suggest using the in-game tools to set deposit and loss limits before you enter a VIP table, and taking advantage of the chat function to communicate any preferences to the dealer or the pit boss. The technology behind live dealer streaming has advanced so that a stable broadband connection offers near-zero latency, so the experience is smooth even when you’re placing large bets in quick succession.
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Money Management and Wagering Strategies for Larger Wagers
Moving into high roller territory requires a more structured approach to bankroll management than casual play. Not because the games are more dangerous in percentage terms, but because the absolute sums involved can accelerate both wins and losses. A common framework that many seasoned UK players use is the session bankroll rule, where you designate a fixed amount that you’re willing to lose in a single sitting and never go beyond it, regardless of how the session unfolds. For high-stakes table games, that might mean allocating 20 to 30 times your average bet as a session bankroll, so if you’re playing £100 hands of blackjack, you’d sit down with £2,000 to £3,000 and walk away when it’s gone or when you’ve hit a pre-set profit target. The same principle scales up for roulette and baccarat, though the higher volatility of inside bets on roulette means you might need a larger buffer to withstand the natural swings of the wheel. At Felixspin Casino we provide deposit limit tools that let you set daily, weekly or monthly caps, and we advise players to use them as a backstop even if they have the means to deposit more.
Betting strategies like the Martingale, Fibonacci or Paroli systems often reappear when stakes rise. It’s important to comprehend their limitations before committing real money. The Martingale, which doubles your bet after every loss, can work in the short term on even-money bets like red or black in roulette, but it runs into two hard walls: table limits and the size of your bankroll. A run of seven or eight losses can turn a £100 starting bet into a £12,800 wager, and if the table maximum is £5,000, the system breaks down before you can recover. More conservative approaches like the Paroli, where you increase your bet after a win, keep the downside contained but rely on catching a streak. At Felixspin Casino, we believe no betting system changes the house edge. The most effective strategy for high rollers is to choose games with the lowest house advantage, play them with optimal decisions, and treat any system as a way to arrange your session, not a guarantee of profit. Responsible gambling tools like reality checks and session timers are built into our platform, and we suggest using them proactively so that the excitement of high-stakes play never impairs your judgement.
What Defines a Casino Game ‘High Roller’?
VIP casino games are offerings where the wagering limits are deliberately set to support bets that would be declined at a standard table. A standard online roulette table might accept spins from £1 to £500, while a high roller version could start at £50 and extend into the thousands per round. The same principle applies to blackjack, where high-limit tables often boost the maximum bet per hand to £2,000, £5,000 or more, based on the provider and the casino’s risk appetite. These are not just the same games with a bigger price tag. The fundamental calculations, house edge and return-to-player percentages stay identical, but the experience shifts because the pace, the dealer interaction and the table atmosphere are calibrated for serious play. At Felixspin Casino we select a range of high-limit tables from studios that excel in this segment, so you’ll see features like faster decision timers, the option to play multiple hands simultaneously and, in live dealer environments, a calmer, more focused table dynamic that suits players who treat every hand or spin as a deliberate action rather than a casual punt.
A true high roller game is characterized by more than the numbers. It’s about the infrastructure around it. That means personal account managers who can adjust deposit limits on request, expedited withdrawal queues and invitations to events or tournaments that are not shown to the wider player base. We’ve found that UK high rollers often seek three things when they size up a casino’s high-stakes offering: transparency about table limits before they sit down, the ability to transition between high-limit versions of different games without logging out, and a clear comprehension of how their gameplay converts into loyalty rewards. On the Felixspin Casino platform, we ensure the maximum and minimum bets shown in the game lobby so there’s no guesswork, and we organize high-limit tables together so you can go from high-stakes roulette to VIP blackjack in a couple of taps. The line between a standard game and a high roller game is not always defined at a fixed number. It changes with player expectations, but the consistent thread is that everything from the user interface to the support team is tuned for people who expect more than a one-size-fits-all service.
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Big spender bonuses differ from standard welcome offers in scope and design, and understanding the mechanics can help you avoid taking a deal that appears generous on the surface but locks up your funds in ways that aren’t ideal for your play style. A standard high roller bonus at Felixspin Casino might be offered as a matched deposit offer with a larger ceiling than the standard promotion, but the wagering requirements, game weightings and maximum bet rules are the details that dictate whether it’s valuable. We consistently display the full terms alongside any bonus, featuring the contribution percentages for different game types. For example, slots commonly contribute 100 percent toward wagering, while table games like blackjack and roulette might contribute only 10 or 20 percent because their lower house edge makes it easier to cycle through the requirement. A high roller who intends to play mostly blackjack should calculate the effective playthrough on the bonus using the game weighting, because a 35x wagering requirement on a £1,000 bonus becomes a significantly bigger task if only a fraction of each hand counts.
Beyond the upfront bonuses, the real value for high rollers often resides in the VIP programme and the ongoing perks that follow consistent play. At Felixspin Casino our loyalty structure recognises frequency and stake level with benefits that extend past bonus credits. These can include:
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed into law a bill aimed at reducing Hollywood’s exposure to recent business tax credit caps legislation.
In a visit to Warner Bros. Studios the governor gave the green light to SB 186, which exempts independent productions from caps on the use of state tax credits that this year were not only extended, but also rendered permanent as of 2030.
SB 186 additionally offers new perks for productions that choose to monetize their tax credits instead of applying them to their annual tax bill: Productions can now monetize 95 percent of the credits instead of the previous 90 percent. Their payout timeline is also sped up to two years instead of the previous five.
It’s not a full exemption for Hollywood, but it’s a change that the industry pushed hard for. “Today’s action will maintain the state’s competitiveness so creators continue to make movies and shows in California — and keep bringing brilliant stories to life,” Motion Picture Association vp of state government affairs Arlen Valdivia said in a statement. “We thank Governor Newsom for his continued support for our industry’s health.”
In the view of California production advocates, the tax credit caps — which were signed into law as part of a state budget bill earlier this year — jeopardized California’s recently expanded film and television production tax credit program.
In 2025, Newsom signed into a law a $420 million annual expansion to the program in the face of film and TV projects fleeing to other states and countries with attractive tax credits. The beefed-up program in recent months has committed to supporting Paramount’s Clueless sequel series, DreamWorks’ Shrek prequel Donkey and Disney’s Hexed, among other titles.
Hollywood insiders claimed that state budget bill SB 122 could undo the goodwill created by that tax credit expansion. “Budget bill SB 122 puts our program at risk by retroactively changing the rules and threatening the recovery efforts of our already fragile industry throughout California,” said a letter sent by entertainment union members to legislators over the summer.
State legislators with ties to the industry scrambled to come to a solution and SB 186, carried by state Sen. Ben Allen, passed the legislature in late August.
Newsom signed SB 186 into law the same day that he also greenlit a standalone postproduction tax credit in the state. “California is the nation’s entertainment capital. It is the home of storytellers, dreamers, artists, entrepreneurs, and creators who define culture for the rest of the world,” Newsom said in a statement. “This legislation protects the extraordinary people who make this industry possible and makes it unmistakably clear: California is still the future of film and television. We have the talent. We have the infrastructure. We have the creative community. And we have an ecosystem that simply cannot be replicated anywhere else.”
The late Palestinian scholar and activist Edward Said dedicated much of his life to preventing the erasure of Palestinian identity after the 1948 foundation of Israel. His struggle to advocate for his people’s cause in the West, and his bold proposal for Palestinian Israeli coexistence is told in the new documentary Edward Said: Between Worlds. The nonfiction feature just held its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival.
“[Said] taught comparative literature at Columbia [University], but he was really also a Palestinian, had the Palestinian experience of his family being evicted from Palestine in 1948 when the creation of Israel happened,” noted director Maiken Baird as she stopped by Deadline’s TIFF Studio. “He was a sort of a Renaissance man. He was a concert pianist… He was an expert on Middle East politics and history. So, he really had a lot of different, interesting facets to him.”
Said spent his early years in Mandatory Palestine (then controlled by the British Empire), and in 1948 went to Egypt with his family, and later attended boarding school in the U.S.
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“The worlds that Edward was straddling was being an exile in the West, but being from the East,” observed producer Sarah Mowaswes. “For him, it was this constant turmoil that he faced of feeling like he was never belonging anywhere. So, ‘Between Worlds’ for us in this film was really bringing a Palestinian perspective and narrative to a Western audience.”
Edward Said’s daughter, Najla Said, serves as a consulting producer on the documentary. She described the thrust of her father’s work as a public intellectual.
“My father very much, very strongly felt that Palestinians should tell their stories and that… people should constantly be reminded of the narrative because we have all grown up in a world where there’s this story of the creation of Israel, which we read just in terms of what happened to the Jewish people. And we never think about what happened to the Palestinians who were on the land before that,” Najla Said commented. “He wrote a very famous piece called ‘Permission to Narrate’ and talking about our –Palestinians — need to tell their own story… Unfortunately, we have to constantly prove that we are real and that we exist.”
Edward Said served as an independent member of the Palestinian National Council from 1977-1991. For a time, he supported a two-state solution, but towards the end of his life, he espoused what might be considered a more radical proposal – Palestinians and Israelis living in a single nation governed not by religion but as a democratic, secular society.
“At a certain point, he just thought, ‘Why is it so outlandish and outrageous to assume that people could live together in a democratic state and have equal rights?’” Najla Said noted. “Because at the end of the day, the Palestinian story is simply that they don’t have the same rights as the other people on the land, as non-Jews. So, he came up with this, and he certainly wasn’t the first. I mean, Einstein talked about this years ago, having a binational state, and that’s sort of where he ended his life. And the irony is it is such a simple and common-sense answer to the problem, and yet to people it is so utopian and so outrageous and so inappropriate to suggest that people could live together and have the same rights.”
Panelists: Maiken Baird (director); Sarah Mowaswes (producer); Najla Said (consulting producer and daughter of Edward Said)
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SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for “Resident Evil,” now playing in theaters.
There’s not a moment in “Resident Evil” where star Austin Abrams isn’t making you laugh, scream or feel bad for the zombie-infested nightmare his character Bryan finds himself in. For almost the entire 95-minute runtime, he’s either running, shooting or getting covered in gore from various undead monsters, like a rat-filled behemoth, a roly-poly ball of bodies or an acid-puking fiend. After teaming with director Zach Cregger on last year’s horror hit “Weapons,” Abrams takes center stage in “Resident Evil” and proves he’s more than capable of leading a feature on his own.
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Along the way, Bryan gets bit by a zombie but hides the wound, which slowly infects him. As his condition worsens, he makes it to the Raccoon City hospital, but he doesn’t get the chance to use the antidote. He transforms into a gigantic, tentacled monstrosity in the Umbrella Corporation lab and rips apart the scientists trying to save the world. With their bodies fused to his own, the monstrous Bryan roars atop the hospital as a military helicopter takes aim at him.
With Variety, Abrams discusses how he transformed into the monster, the cold and messy shooting conditions he endured and the one scene the “Resident Evil” team couldn’t allow him to film.
How did you find the right sound for Bryan’s scream? You really go all out, and it’s played for laughs but also works for a horror movie. Is it similar to your real scream?
There wasn’t a method behind that. It’s just letting all inhibitions down and not trying to look or sound cool and just letting it come out. I can’t tell you that it was weeks of labored work trying to figure it out. I don’t know the last time a scream naturally came out, so I’m not really sure. Whatever it is is what felt right, especially in the moment for the character. It was something where you didn’t know what was gonna what come out. You don’t want to know. It’s better to just like feel it and let whatever happens happen.
If Bryan isn’t screaming then he’s usually muttering “fuck!” under his breath. Are you muttering or talking to yourself like that in real life?
I don’t know if I can say I’m muttering “fuck, fuck” all the time. It was relatively easy thinking about the situation that you’re in at the time. In my daily life, god, that would mean something was really wrong if you did that all the time in your regular life. Those are signs that things are not going well. Please, if that’s happening, something needs to change.
I was not expecting you to turn into a monster at the end of the movie. What was your first reaction to reading that surprising moment in the script?
That’s what I love about Zach’s work. He’s willing to take those risks and kill off the person that you’re following the whole time — and not just that, have them ruin everything that they were just fighting for. It definitely was surprising, and also tragic. Everything that this character went through, the change that he has, how he feels with his girlfriend and all this sacrifice is essentially for nothing. It tells the story of why this virus got out and continued to go out and that there was this possibility of it being fixed. I think it’s a cool origin story.
How much of your monster form was practical vs. CGI and other special effects?
A lot of it was capturing it. It would be hard to build a suit like that. It was kind of a mixture. It’s definitely me, and there’s definitely some stuff they put on my face. I don’t know how they would add all the other different people on me and stuff like that. I don’t know what they fully keep as you or not. But we definitely went through the actions of it.
What kind of direction was Cregger giving you during the monster fight at the end? What was going through your head?
What’s going through your head is I look like a fucking idiot right now. It’s so funny because the thing with all that stuff is you can feel dumb, but the less you commit to it, the dumber you look. So actually, the more you commit to it, the more people are just like, “Whoa, that looks cool.” But you know, “More monster.” He would say that a lot. “More roar. Scarier. Monster more. Keep monstering. Don’t stop monstering. Come on, imagine you’re a big, scary monster.” I don’t know, I’m fucking making shit up right now. It was fun. I can’t remember specific notes. A lot of it was just playing around in in this open space and imagining stuff.
The movie ends with Bryan facing off against a military helicopter. Do you have an idea of what happens to him after? Is that something you’d want to see explored in another movie?
I don’t know. I’m not sure. I really don’t know. Whatever you want, you want it to be best for the story, and I love Zach. But beyond that, I just don’t know. I don’t want to put in some sort of theories about things.
The other big part of the movie is Bryan’s relationship with his pregnant girlfriend Michelle, who we never see in person. Who voiced her, and did you ever meet in person or was it just a voice on the phone?
I think that’s Zach’s wife Sara [Paxton]. We had someone else at the time. She wasn’t where we were shooting at the time, so it’d be too hard to try to patch a call and then it drops out and gets unreliable. We had someone else reading it, but I think he knew he wanted to put Sara in as a fun kind of Easter egg.
Did you create any more backstory for his and Michele’s relationship than what we see in the movie?
Yeah, to some degree. There was a coming up with that just for myself, but I don’t know how deeply Zach and I went into it at the time. But it’s something that you need to know to make a full person that feels like there’s dimensions behind what you’re seeing.
How cold was it shooting in Prague?
Everyday is kind of up and down, but there were days where it was definitely quite cold. I don’t mind that stuff though. There were day where it was this kind of rain that would then freeze to your jacket. So then you’d be covered in this outer layer of ice. But I enjoy that stuff. There were some days where we thankfully got real snow, which was pretty awesome, like fully blanketed. The farmhouse stuff is mostly actual snow that was happening. The temperature was also all in Celsius, which I cannot remember. There were a couple days that everyone was particularly having a tough time. But, whatever, man, it’s just temperature.
How do you push through the cold when you’re shooting and not let it affect you?
You just feel it. You let it be a part of the thing. But like I said, it’s not really a big deal. It’s just cold. You know who was concerned was the woman in the dress playing the pedestrian. If there’s anyone to be concerned it was her because she had to do scenes where she was having to lay down in the snow. She was really a killer and not complaining and getting it done. If there’s anyone to pat on the back, it’s her because everyone else got to be fully clothed and not in a summer dress.
The other thing that stood out to me was all the running you do. Did you train at all to be able to run like that in the snow?
I don’t know if this is the way to do it, but you want the person to not be a runner. I want to see the person struggling with it. So no, there wasn’t a particular kind of running prep because I feel like it’s just more interesting to watch someone that’s out of breath and you’re like, “I don’t know if they can do this.”
What was the messiest and bloodiest scene you had to shoot?
Definitely once we got down to the maternity ward stuff. At that point, you’re completely soaked in this blood and this floor that’s completely blood. People were getting taken out constantly or almost going down. At that point in that movie, there’s not a part of me that’s not completely covered in blood and goo.
How did you shoot the jump down to the ground from the farmhouse?
That is one of the only ones that we had a stunt team come in and do. Other than that, it felt it was important to do everything. That was one where, well, I don’t know what to say they just wouldn’t let me do it. But our great stunt guy that did it, he didn’t have any wires on him or anything. He just took the fall. I remember him afterwards saying he really hit his tailbone pretty hard.
Marvel Studios has officially revealed the first film in the MCU’s third saga. Marvel breaks up the storytelling chapters in its cinematic universe into phases, which are themselves slotted into larger sagas, such as the Infinity Saga (Phases 1-3) and the current Multiverse Saga (Phases 4-6), which is due to end in 2027 with Avengers: Secret Wars. These sagas typically have an overarching theme, and Marvel Studios may have revealed what this new third saga of the MCU will entail via its first scheduled release.
Marvel Studios confirmed at D23 2026 in August that its next MCU movie after Avengers: Secret Wars will be its anticipated X-Men reboot. This will be the first film in the currently unnamed third saga of the MCU, with X-Men scheduled for release on May 5, 2028. The film will be followed by two other Phase 7 MCU movies in 2028, including Ghost Rider on July 28 and Black Panther 3 on December 15.
Marvel has announced several of the lead actors who will be featured in the MCU’s Phase 7, including returning Spider-Man: Brand New Day star Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, and her new X-Men castmates Kit Connor, Maya Boyd, Inde Navarrette, Christopher Abbott, Samara Weaving, and Adam Driver. The first MCU third saga film will be directed by Thunderbolts*’ Jake Schreier.
The Infinity Saga focused on the initial Avengers team-up and their fight against Thanos and his Infinity Stones, which culminated in a massive crossover event in Avengers: Endgame. The next era of MCU storytelling has been the Multiverse Saga, which has spanned both films and streaming series, focusing on the dangers of the Multiverse and pitting the Avengers against Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.
Marvel Studios has yet to unveil the theme of MCU Saga 3, but given that the X-Men will kick off the new era, it plays into many theories that speculate the next evolution will be the Mutant Saga.
What MCU Saga 3 Can Do Differently From the Infinity and Multiverse Sagas
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As Marvel Studios prepares to usher in its third saga of the MCU, it has almost two decades’ worth of experience to draw on as it enters this next era. After the Infinity Saga was considered something of a slam dunk for the comic book movie universe, the Multiverse Saga has faced criticism for bloating, superhero fatigue, and a lack of cohesion, which is something Marvel Studios now has the chance to remedy with its next Saga.
One of the most exciting aspects of any new Saga in the MCU is the potential for new characters to enter the superhero cinematic universe. The Infinity Saga focused on establishing its initial Avengers line-up, with solo trilogies for core characters like Thor, Captain America, and Iron Man.
The Multiverse Saga then expanded this lineup after the events of Avengers: Endgame, introducing new heroes including Shang-Chi, the Eternals, Ms. Marvel, Moon Knight, and She-Hulk, although this came at a price as the studio failed to invest significantly in any of them, leaving the MCU Saga without any clear leads.
For the Mutant Saga, Marvel Studios needs to get on track by establishing a strong lineup of core characters to return to frequently throughout the next three phases. This can be done by maintaining a balance of origin stories, introducing new characters, and sequels featuring established heroes (several of which are already in development), while also ensuring there are sequels to the movies that introduced new characters in the Saga.
Beginning the third Saga with the X-Men is a solid choice, as not only is the mutant superhero team long-awaited, but they are super popular, and are a firm foundation to build upward and outward from in the MCU.
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Additionally, Saga 3 of the MCU needs to reinvest in crossover films, particularly those focused on the Avengers. The Infinity Saga had four headlining Avengers films that always felt like a culmination of the Phases of storytelling that came before them. However, the Phases in the Multiverse Saga never really led to any grand culmination or crossover, and the only Avengers films are Doomsday and Secret Wars, which are taking place right at the end of the Saga, almost seven years after the last Avengers film.
For the next Saga, Marvel may return to its Infinity Saga strategy with more crossovers, as these films not only tend to do better financially, but they also bring more cohesion to the interconnected storytelling of the MCU. The Avengers films give the MCU something to work towards in its storytelling, and that is something sorely missing in the Multiverse Saga, which Saga 3 has the chance to rectify.
One major new curveball that came Marvel Studios’ way in the Multiverse Saga was the arrival of Disney+. Launching in 2019, Disney called upon all of its subsidiaries to provide content for the in-house streaming service, which led to the MCU expanding across both films and TV series in the Multiverse Saga.
This began with prestige and expensive MCU TV shows, led by Avengers heroes like in WandaVision, Loki, or Hawkeye. In the later years, this has dwindled, with a greater focus on animation or more grounded superhero stories like Daredevil: Born Again.
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The addition of Disney+ content has been one of the Multiverse Saga’s greatest criticisms, as audiences have felt overwhelmed by the amount of MCU content to keep up with. Some of the streaming shows have also suffered from the opposite problem of not feeling crucial enough to the MCU narrative for audiences to bother watching. This has become particularly prevalent as many of the MCU Disney+ heroes have not had continued roles in the MCU, with stars like Tatiana Maslany and Oscar Isaac yet to return as their characters.
One final learning that Marvel Studios can and should take into the MCU’s third saga is the importance of Spider-Man. Since Tom Holland’s webslinger was introduced in Captain America: Civil War ten years ago, the character has remained one of the most popular and financially viable heroes in the MCU. That’s only been proven tenfold in the Multiverse Saga, with Spider-Man: No Way Home and Spider-Man: Brand New Day becoming the two highest-grossing movies in the entire saga.
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If there’s one hero that Marvel Studios needs to continue investing in in Saga 3, it’s Spider-Man, which the studio brings to the screen in partnership with Sony Pictures. At this point, Spider-Man is one of the very few heroes to successfully maintain a throughline in both the Infinity and Multiverse Sagas, and this can continue into the Mutant Saga, with the web-slinging hero acting as an anchor point for the MCU, whilst also continuing his own narrative.
One thing Marvel Studios could do differently with Spider-Man in Saga 3 is to incorporate him further into crossover films. Holland was not seen at all in the Multiverse Saga outside his own Spider-Man solo movies, whereas in the Infinity Saga, he was featured in Captain America: Civil War and the latter two Avengers movies. Part of that problem is that the Multiverse Saga has lacked crossover films in general, but if these are to be more prevalent in Saga 3, then Holland’s Spider-Man should definitely be a part of them.
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Despre ce sunt rețelele de jackpoturi și cum funcționează
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Cum se strâng premiile și care sînt șansele reale
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Factori care influențează șansele și experiența ta sînt:
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Ce trebuie să știi despre plată obligații fiscale și extragerea câștigurilor
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Nu toate felurile de jackpoturi de rețea acționează la fel, iar înțelegerea diferențelor te ajută să alegi jocurile potrivite pentru stilul tău. În linii mari, identificăm trei clase principale: jackpoturi constante, progresive și combinate. Fiecare apare cu propriul mecanism de acumulare, periodicitate a câștigurilor și sume maxime. Asimilarea acestor detalii îți asigură un beneficiu concret atunci când analizezi ofertele existente pe platforme precum SlotsGem Casino, unde portofoliul cuprinde mai multe soiuri de jackpoturi de la furnizori de top.
Jackpoturi constante
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Jackpoturi cumulative
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Jackpoturi locale progresive vs. de rețea
Chiar și în cadrul jackpoturilor progresive, se regăsește o diferență importantă între cele locale și cele de rețea. Un jackpot progresiv local se hrănește doar din pariurile plasate pe un anumit joc dintr-un singur cazinou, ceea ce înseamnă că premiul se mărește mai domol, dar poate fi câștigat ceva mai des datorită fundației mai mici de utilizatori. În contrast, jackpotul progresiv de rețea strânge sume de la toate cazinourile care găzduiesc acel joc, grăbind creșterea premiului. Pentru jucător, ca utilizator, deosebirea practică este că jackpotul de rețea va afișa cuantumuri mult mai substanțiale, dar concurența este ascunsă și nu influențează oportunitățile individuale, care se mențin dictate de RNG.
Jackpoturi hibride
O fel mai puțin discutată, dar din ce în ce mai prezentă, este cea a jackpoturilor hibride. Acestea îmbină componente fixe și progresive, oferind mai multe niveluri de premii care pot fi acumulate în cadrul aceleiași rețele. De pildă, un joc poate avea un jackpot Mini, unul Midi și unul Mega, fiecare în parte cu propriul viteză de creștere și seed diferit. Premiile mai mici se activează mai des și aduc o stimulare constantă, în timp ce jackpotul Mega rămâne ținta supremă. Respectiva arhitectură este prezentă frecvent la sloturile moderne și este apreciată pentru că menține engagementul fără a renunța la potențialul unui câștig uriaș.
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Siguranță, acreditare și echitate în jackpoturile de rețea
Un jackpot de rețea nu valorează nimic dacă nu poți fi sigur că jocul este corect și că premiul va fi plătit. De aceea, acreditarea și auditarea independentă sunt pilonii care sprijină întregul sistem. Cazinourile de renume operează sub autoritatea unor organisme de reglementare recunoscute internațional, precum Malta Gaming Authority sau Comisia de Jocuri din Curaçao, care impun standarde severe de securitate financiară și apărare a jucătorilor. În plus, jocurile cu jackpot progresiv sunt expuse unor teste frecvente efectuate de laboratoare independente precum eCOGRA sau iTech Labs, care certifică corectitudinea generatorului de numere aleatorii și a ratelor de plată.
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Deze review richt zich op die specifieke stijl van engagement: de korte, hoogintensieve sessie. We kijken naar hoe LocoWin functioneert wanneer je speelt tijdens een lunchpauze, terwijl je op de bus wacht, of gewoon een paar minuten steelt voordat de kinderen thuiskomen. Het is een ander ritme dan de marathon weekend sessie, en het vereist een platform dat responsief is, visueel stimulerend en snel laadt. LocoWin, met zijn levendige interface en enorme bibliotheek, is ontworpen om in die kleine vensters van gelegenheid te passen.
De Mobile-First Realiteit van Modern Spelen
Het eerste wat je opmerkt wanneer je LocoWin op een smartphone opent, is de snelheid. Er is geen app te downloaden, wat een zegen is voor degenen onder ons met beperkte opslagruimte. De website is volledig geoptimaliseerd voor mobiele browsers en voelt native aan. De kleuren zijn helder, de knoppen groot genoeg om met je duim te raken, en de spellen laden binnen enkele seconden. Dit is cruciaal voor de korte-sessie speler. Als je twee minuten moet wachten voordat een slot geladen is, heb je al de helft van je beschikbare tijd verloren.
Voor de snelle-hit speler is de spelkeuze de echte trekpleister. Met meer dan 4.700 beschikbare titels is de keuze bijna overweldigend. Maar in een korte sessie wil je niet browsen. Je wilt meteen in een bekende game duiken. De zoekfunctie en de “recent gespeeld” tab worden je beste vrienden. Je verkent niet; je voert uit. Je weet dat je een specifiek slot wilt van een provider zoals NetEnt of Play’n GO, en je wilt het nu. Het interface maakt dat soort snelle navigatie zonder frictie mogelijk.
De Juiste Game Kiezen voor een Tien-Minuten Venster
Niet elk spel is geschikt voor een snelle sessie. Je moet selectief zijn. Dit werkt meestal het beste wanneer de tijd beperkt is:
High-volatility slots met een “Bonus Buy” functie voor directe actie.
Classic 3-reel slots waar spins snel gaan en beslissingen minimaal zijn.
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De sleutel is om spellen met lange animaties of complexe bonusrondes die minuten duren te vermijden. In een korte sessie wil je het aantal uitkomsten dat je ziet maximaliseren. Je jaagt op die ene grote hit, en je wilt zoveel mogelijk spins zien binnen de tijd die je hebt.
Besluitvorming in een Snelle Tempo
De psychologie van de korte sessie is anders dan die van de lange marathon. Wanneer je weet dat je maar een paar minuten hebt, neemt je risico-tolerantie vaak toe. Je denkt niet aan bankroll management over een week; je denkt aan de komende vijf minuten. Hier komt de “Loco” in LocoWin om de hoek kijken. Het platform moedigt een licht roekeloze, plezierige aanpak aan.
Stel je een typisch scenario voor. Je hebt een tien-minuten pauze. Je opent LocoWin op je telefoon en laadt een high-volatility slot van Hacksaw Gaming of Nolimit City. Je zet een inzet die iets hoger is dan je gebruikelijke comfortzone omdat je weet dat de sessie kort is. Je speelt niet voor een lange termijn rendement; je speelt voor een enkele, enorme multiplier. De spins gaan snel, de animaties zijn wild, en de geluidseffecten zijn intens. Je berekent geen kansen; je voelt het ritme van het spel.
De “One More Spin” Verleiding Beheren
Het gevaar van deze speelstijl is het “nog één spin” syndroom. Het is makkelijk om in het tempo mee te gaan en de tijd uit het oog te verliezen. De korte-sessie speler moet discipline hebben. Een veelgebruikte tactiek is om vooraf een strikte verlieslimiet in te stellen. Bijvoorbeeld, je besluit dat je maximaal €20 wilt verliezen in deze sessie. Zodra dat bedrag op is, sluit je de app. Het is een brute maar effectieve strategie.
Een andere tactiek is het gebruik van de “Autoplay” functie voor een vast aantal spins. Hiermee kun je even weg van het scherm en het spel laten draaien. Je checkt na een paar minuten de resultaten. Dit is een geweldige manier om een korte sessie te managen, omdat het de verleiding wegneemt om telkens op de spin-knop te blijven drukken. Je stelt een grens en houdt je eraan, zelfs als het spel schreeuwt dat je door moet gaan.
Het LocoWin Welkomstpakket voor de Ongeduldigen
Voor de nieuwe speler die meteen wil beginnen, is het welkomstpakket bij LocoWin zo ingericht dat het directe waarde biedt. Het wordt uitgesmeerd over de eerste vijf stortingen, wat perfect is voor de speler die vaak kleine stortingen doet in plaats van één grote. Het aanbod is tot €1.850 plus tot 500 free spins. De structuur is simpel: je stort, je krijgt een bonus, je speelt.
De standaard stortingsbonussen zijn 100% tot €350, 85% tot €350, 75% tot €400, 50% tot €400, en 100% tot €350. De inzetvereiste is 36x het bonusbedrag. Dit is een standaardtarief, maar het is belangrijk op te merken dat de winsten uit free spins geen inzetvereiste hebben. Dat is een groot voordeel voor de korte-sessie speler. Je kunt winnen met free spins en direct opnemen, tot een maximale uitbetaling van €250.
Waarom de Wagering Rate Belangrijk is bij Korte Sprints
De 36x inzetvereiste is een cruciale factor. Als je €50 stort en een €50 bonus krijgt, moet je €1.800 inzetten voordat je de bonusfondsen kunt opnemen. In een korte sessie is dat veel spelen. Daarom geven veel korte-sessie spelers de voorkeur aan spelen met eigen geld in plaats van een bonus. Ze willen de vrijheid hebben om op elk moment op te nemen zonder zich zorgen te maken over een playthrough vereiste.
De free spins vormen hierop een uitzondering. Omdat de winsten uit free spins geen inzetvereiste hebben, zijn ze puur winstpotentieel. Een korte sessie kan bestaan uit het storten van het minimale €20 om in aanmerking te komen voor de free spins, deze uitspelen en eventuele winsten opnemen. Dit is een lage-risico, hoog-beloning strategie voor de tijdsarme speler.
Betaalmethoden en de Snelheid van Uitbetalingen
De korte-sessie speler geeft om twee dingen bij betalingen: hoe snel kan ik storten, en hoe snel kan ik opnemen? LocoWin biedt 21 betaalopties, wat een breed scala is. De minimale storting ligt tussen €10 en €20, wat toegankelijk is voor een snelle testsessie.
Voor stortingen verloopt het proces meestal instant. Je kunt je account financieren en binnen een minuut spelen. Dit is essentieel voor de impulsieve, korte-sessie speler. Je ziet een spel dat je wilt proberen, je stort en je bent binnen.
Uitbetalingen zijn een ander verhaal. De totale uitbetalingsperiode wordt gerapporteerd als 0-3 dagen. E-wallet uitbetalingen kunnen bij sommige methoden instant zijn, wat ideaal is. Crypto-uitbetalingen worden gemeld binnen 1-2 uur, wat ook zeer snel is. Card-uitbetalingen kunnen 3-5 dagen duren na goedkeuring. Voor de korte-sessie speler betekent dit dat je een e-wallet of crypto moet gebruiken als je je winsten snel wilt zien.
De Uitbetalingsprocedure Navigeren
Het is belangrijk je bewust te zijn van mogelijke frictiepunten. Er zijn publieke klachten over vertraagde of geblokkeerde uitbetalingen en KYC-verificatieproblemen. Dit is een veelvoorkomend thema in de online casino industrie, maar het is het vermelden waard. De korte-sessie speler moet zijn documenten vroeg laten verifiëren om vertragingen bij het uitbetalen te voorkomen.
De minimale uitbetaling is €30. Als je een geweldige sessie hebt en €25 wint, kun je dat niet opnemen. Je moet blijven spelen om de €30 drempel te halen. Dit kan een valstrik zijn voor de korte-sessie speler. Je wordt gedwongen door te gaan wanneer je misschien wilde stoppen. Het is een kleine ergernis, maar wel een factor in je sessieplanning.
De VIP Club en het “Level Up” Gevoel
Zelfs voor de korte-sessie speler voegt het VIP-programma bij LocoWin een laag van progressie toe die motiverend kan zijn. Het programma heeft vijf niveaus. De lagere niveaus zijn toegankelijk en bieden tastbare voordelen. VIP I bevat gratis geld, BIG Spins en een 100% bonus tot €500 voor de eerste week. Dit is een geweldige stimulans om terug te blijven komen voor die korte sessies.
De voortgang gaat niet alleen om het geld; het gaat om het gevoel van vooruitgang. Elke keer dat je inlogt en speelt, draag je bij aan je VIP-niveau. Deze gamificatie is een krachtige motivator. Het verandert een reeks korte, losse sessies in een langetermijnproject. Je speelt niet alleen voor de directe winst; je speelt om de volgende tier te ontgrendelen.
Wat de Hogere Niveaus Bieden
Naarmate je hoger komt, worden de beloningen persoonlijker. VIP II voegt gratis geld, BIG Spins, een bonus van 50% tot €300, en een bonus van 150% tot €450 toe. VIP III wordt interessant met toegewijd VIP-ondersteuning, snellere uitbetalingen en een maximale inzet van €8 terwijl je met een bonus speelt. Dit is een cruciaal detail voor de high-intensity speler. Het betekent dat je met een bonus kunt spelen en toch aanzienlijke inzetten kunt plaatsen.
VIP IV en VIP V zijn gepersonaliseerde niveaus. Ze worden begeleid door een toegewijd VIP-vertegenwoordiger of accountmanager, op maat gemaakte cadeaus en dagelijkse aanbiedingen. Voor de korte-sessie speler betekent dit dat zelfs een korte sessie van 10 minuten op jouw voorkeuren kan worden afgestemd. Het casino leert wat je leuk vindt en biedt je gerichte bonussen om je terug te lokken.
Verantwoord Spelen in een Snel Tempo
De high-intensity, korte-sessie speelstijl brengt specifieke risico’s met zich mee. Het is makkelijk om de controle te verliezen over hoeveel je hebt uitgegeven wanneer je snel beslissingen neemt. LocoWin biedt verantwoord gokken tools die makkelijk te benaderen zijn. Dit is een positief teken. De tools zijn niet verstopt; ze zijn beschikbaar in het menu.
Voor de korte-sessie speler is de belangrijkste tool de depositlimiet. Je kunt een dag-, week- of maandlimiet instellen. Dit is een harde stop die voorkomt dat je meer stort dan een bepaald bedrag. Dit is essentieel voor het behoud van controle. Je kunt ook een verlieslimiet en een sessietijdlimiet instellen. De tijdslimiet is vooral handig voor de speler die de tijd uit het oog verliest.
Een Gezonde Routine Opbouwen
Een gezonde aanpak voor deze speelstijl bestaat uit het stellen van grenzen voordat je de app opent. Hier is een typische routine voor een gedisciplineerde korte-sessie speler:
Stel een stortingslimiet voor de dag in.
Bepaal vooraf een specifiek spel.
Stel een tijdslimiet van 15 minuten in.
Gebruik de “Autoplay” functie om de spins te beheren.
Stop onmiddellijk als je je verlieslimiet hebt bereikt.
Deze routine stelt je in staat om van de spanning van het spel te genieten zonder het risico de controle te verliezen. Het gaat erom het casino te zien als een vorm van entertainment, niet als een manier om geld te verdienen. De korte sessie is een burst van plezier, geen financieel plan.
Laatste Gedachten over de LocoWin Ervaring
LocoWin Casino is een platform dat past bij de moderne, mobile-first levensstijl. Het is niet ontworpen voor de speler die uren wil doorbrengen in één sessie. Het is bedoeld voor de speler die af en toe wil in- en uitstappen, snel een kick wil krijgen en verder gaat met zijn dag. De spelbibliotheek is groot, de mobiele ervaring is soepel, en de bonusstructuur is gul voor wie vaak kleine stortingen doet.
Het platform heeft zijn gebreken, vooral rondom uitbetalingsverwerkingstijden en verificatieproblemen. Dit zijn belangrijke punten die niet genegeerd mogen worden. Maar voor de speler die vooral geïnteresseerd is in de gameplay-ervaring, de snelheid van het platform en de variëteit aan spellen, levert LocoWin. De “Loco” branding is treffend; het is een wilde, kleurrijke en snelle omgeving.
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Als je een speler bent die je tijd waardeert en een casino zoekt dat dat respecteert, is LocoWin het bekijken waard. De mobiele site is een plezier om te gebruiken, en de enorme hoeveelheid spellen betekent dat je je nooit zult vervelen. Het welkomstpakket geeft je een stevige basis om je reis te beginnen, en het VIP-programma beloont je voor je loyaliteit, zelfs als je sessies kort zijn.
De vraag is niet of je bij LocoWin kunt spelen; het is of je het tempo aankunt. Het is een platform voor degenen die graag op de rand leven, snelle beslissingen nemen en niet bang zijn risico’s te nemen. Als dat jij bent, is het tijd om te stoppen met lezen en te beginnen met spelen. De spellen laden, de spins staan klaar, en de klok tikt. Word Loco & Win!
When the film adaptation of Interview with the Vampire came out in 1994, it survived months of scrutiny from both the fans and the press. Probably more than almost any movie of the same era. It went on to receive solid reviews, and raves for Kirsten Dunst’s performance as the child vampire Claudia. Warner Bros. tried to get a sequel in development right away, based on Anne Rice’s first sequel, The Vampire Lestat. But Tom Cruise passed on returning to the role. But before he did that, Interview director Neil Jordan took a pass at a script for The Vampire Lestat. And he’s finally revealed to Nerdist what that script would have covered:
I was never in love with the idea of Lestat as a kind of David Lee Roth figure. So, no rock star persona, I was never in love with the image of him as a rock star. But when they asked me to write a script for The Vampire Lestat, I did go back. I really got fascinated with the whole thing, with Anne’s epic about how Lestat was turned into a vampire when working at the Commedia dell’arte in Paris, then taken by this strange man, and running from wolves. The script was mainly about Lestat’s 18th-century France experience. With some flash-forwards to Daniel Malloy being driven from New Orleans down to Los Angeles and stuff like that.
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This is the most anyone has learned about what the follow-up to Interview with the Vampire would have looked like. It’s probably shocking to many, especially after The Queen of the Damned movie and AMC’s The Vampire Lestat leaned into musician persona. However, Lestat’s MTV era really only covered about the first 20 pages of the novel, and perhaps the last 20. The majority of Rice’s book is Lestat recounting his life in 18th-century France, his vampiric transformation, and learning undead history. Which is what it seems Jordan’s movie would have maintained as the narrative.
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Interestingly, it also seems like Jordan’s proposedfilm would have had some kind of undead road trip framing device. As fans might recall, Interview with the Vampire ends with Tom Cruise’s Lestat, somehow returned to his old self, popping up in the backseat of Daniel Molloy’s (Christian Slater) convertible. He bites him, and the dialogue suggests he’s going to grant his wish and make him a vampire. The two drive off on the Golden Gate Bridge, and we have no idea what happens next. The 2002 Queen of the Damned movie is not in continuity with Jordan’s film. And this event does not happen in the book at all.
Nerdist’s Take: Neil Jordan’s The Vampire Lestat Is the Undead Road Trip Film We’re Dying to See
While the ship has long since sailed on a direct sequel to Neil Jordan’s Interview with the Vampire with that same cast, it would be fascinating if someday someone picks up that storyline and continuity, only with different actors. The Vampire Lestatdisclosing his life story to a captive Daniel Molloy on a cross-country road trip? We’d love to see it. Eventually, someone else will pick up the baton of this universe once AMC is done with it. It would be fascinating to see a legacy sequel so many years after the original left us with that cliffhanger ending.
The game director of The Last of Us and Uncharted series has apologised to the God of War Laufey team at Sony’s Santa Monica Studio for recent comments made on the state of AAA games.
Bruce Straley was at Naughty Dog for 18 years, during which time he served as game director on The Last of Us and its Left Behind DLC, as well as co-art director on Uncharted, and game director on Uncharted 2 and Uncharted 4.
In a recent interview with Edge magazine, Straley gave his thoughts on the state of AAA games, saying he struggled to get enthusiastic about what they were offering these days.
“I think the verbs and experiences we’re delivering in the triple-A space are… I wanna say boring,” Straley told the publication, reportedly laughing.
Citing Santa Monica Studio‘s upcoming game, he then added: “God Of War Laufey, I look at that game, and every pixel is mindblowing. The amount of work and skill that’s gone into every single frame… I’ve made those kinds of games, and I’m still blown away.
“But when I actually look at what you’re doing in the game? I’m not excited. And that’s nothing against the God Of War team. Just, across the board in triple-A, it feels like there’s no opportunity to inject fresh, innovative ideas.”
Straley’s comments started to spread online, causing him to post an apology to Santa Monica Studio on X, claiming his words were being used out of context and explaining that his views were based on AAA games in general, rather than their specific title.
“I want to apologize to the Laufey team for dragging you all into this uninvited and unnecessary negative attention,” Straley wrote. “I was trying to illustrate an industry concern and my mistake of naming your game is being used out of context and for clickbait. You don’t need this. I’m sorry.
“A journo asked me about the state of our industry. I mentioned a few concerns. One being the lack of innovation and risks taken in the AAA space. Though this isn’t the team’s fault! My fear is that our player base is getting tired of playing the same verbs for the last 20 years.”
“‘Industry leaders’ don’t know their own brand,” Straley claims
Straley added: “Our medium is unique because players are doing a thing. There’s a different physiological response than viewers who just watch a movie. This requires us creators to continue to push and create new experiences, or we run the risk of diminishing players’ dopamine.
“Half-Life 2 was released in 2004. Gears: 2006. Bioshock: 2007. Uncharted 2: 2009. The Last of Us: 2013. I feel like those games (and more) set the the ‘modern AAA’ mold. Each felt like they were trying to create a new experience within AAA. But this is only one side of my concerns.
“Unfortunately the platforms that need to bring stability have eroded the ability to innovate. The quest for games as a service and wanting to recreate the next Overwatch, Fortnite, Roblox, etc is not a viable strategy and frankly shows these ‘industry leaders’ don’t know their own brand.
“Hot take: There’s a lack of good leadership, clear direction & conviction from the ppl at the top, in charge of the money. (Money = stability) I believe if they understand their brand, they could have honest, inspiring conversations with creators to steer our medium to innovate.
“Anyway… blah blah blah. I have thoughts about what’s wrong, and the possible serious harm done to our industry and how we might be able to fix it. But in trying to have a thoughtful conversation I stuck my foot in my mouth and mentioned Laufey, and that was my mistake.”
God of War Laufey is set for release on February 16, 2027 and stars Faye (Laufey the Just), Kratos’s Norse wife and the mother of Atreus. The game was announced during a State of Play live stream in June, where Santa Monica Studio debuted more than 20 minutes of gameplay footage.
“Awakening unexpectedly in a strange land after her funeral, Faye discovers the plans she put in place to protect Kratos and Atreus are now at risk,” a synopsis for the game reads.
“To save the ones she loves, Faye must fight through the afterlife of the gods — the Everywhen — where ruthless gods from across mythology vie for power in a land overflowing with dangerous magic.”
BritBox is giving a first look at the three-part Christmas specialThe Other Bennet Sister starring Ella Bruccoleri and Dónal Finn.
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The Other Bennet Sister continues the story of Mary Bennet following the events of the first 10 episodes. Produced by Bad Wolf for the BBC and BritBox North America, production recently wrapped in Wales.
Bruccoleri (Down Cemetery Road, Wicker) returns as Mary, with Finn (Young Sherlock, SAS Rogue Heroes) as her husband Tom Hayward. The 10th episode of the series saw Mary agreeing to wed Tom setting up the question, as BritBox puts it, “with marriage comes a new identity and the question remains: who will Mary become as Mrs. Hayward?”
Also returning are Ruth Jones (Gavin & Stacey, Stella) as Mrs. Bennet, Tanya Reynolds (Ted Lasso, Sex Education) as Caroline Bingley, Laurie Davidson (A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story, The Girlfriend) as Mr. Ryder, Varada Sethu (Doctor Who, Andor) as Ann Baxter, Poppy Gilbert (My Oxford Year, Chloe) as Lizzie Darcy, Maddie Close (Sunflower Child) as Jane Bingley, Grace Hogg-Robinson (The Coroner, COBRA) as Lydia Wickham, Molly Wright (The A Word, APOSTASY) as Kitty Buncock, and Anna Fenton-Garvey (The Nevers) as Charlotte Collins. Nerys Amber Stocks (Out There, Mammoth) also joins the cast as Mary’s housemaid Lucy.
Screenwriter Sarah Quintrell (The Power, Ellen), who wrote nine of the 10 episodes of the series, has written all three additional episodes based on storylines by author Janice Hadlow. Asim Abbasi (Cake) has returned to direct.
Based on Janice Hadlow’s novel, The Other Bennet Sister followed Mary Bennet, the oft-overlooked middle sister in Pride & Prejudice as she navigated the societal pressures of Regency England, where marriage is both aspiration and necessity.
In its first 90 days on BritBox in North America, The Other Bennet Sister delivered a record-breaking performance, driving five times more new subscribers than any previous launch and achieving the highest streaming rate of any title launch on the service. According to BritBox, nearly half (47%) of its active subscribers have watched the series in that timeframe, which also helped drive the strongest quarter of subscriber growth in BritBox history and the service’s highest-ever week of signups.
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Wat is het huisvoordeel exact en op welke manier wordt het bepaald?
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With fall right around the corner, movie theater-goers are ready to be spooked — and Sony’s zombie horror “Resident Evil” has arrived at the perfect time.
“Resident Evil” earned $26.3 million domestically across 3,684 screens on opening day, making it far and away the No. 1 new release on Friday. By Sunday, Sony’s new take on the horror franchise is expected to make around $55 million, making it the largest debut in “Resident Evil” franchise history. (2010’s “Resident Evil: Afterlife,” previously the highest-grossing installment, made $26 million at the box office over its opening weekend.)
Based on Capcom’s popular horror video games, the film was directed by Zach Cregger — who last frightened audiences with 2025’s “Weapons” and 2022’s “Barbarian.” (“Weapons” opened to $43 million and ended its box office run with $270 million globally.) Austin Abrams takes the lead in the gory reboot co-written by Cregger and Shay Hatten as a medical courier who must contend with a zombie outbreak while making a delivery to Raccoon City General Hospital.
Some die-hard fans were unsure about Cregger’s mission to create a new, original story for the reboot (and thus omit established characters from the “Resident Evil” video game universe), though it seems such concerns were for naught as early reviews and word-of-mouth for the film have been strong. While Variety’s Owen Gleiberman referred to the prior “Resident Evil” films as “hyperviolent, hyperkinetic video-game zombie sludge,” he called Cregger’s take on the IP a “sweetly executed piece of escapist trivia” that has “a quirky relatability.”
The Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock-led “Practical Magic 2” took second place on Friday, bringing in an additional $3.1 million in its second week. Over the weekend, the witchy sequel is expected to earn another $10.4 million, bringing the film’s cumulative total to $48.2 million.
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and “The Odyssey” both remained in the Friday top 5. Sony’s comic book sequel landed at No. 2, bringing in another $1.53 million, while Universal’s “The Odyssey” took in an additional $ 1.36 million for a fourth-place finish. Those additions bring “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” to a staggering $944.15 million domestic gross, and “The Odyssey” to $609.8 million.
Vertical’s “The Weight,” another newcomer, pulled in around $1.17 million across 1,504 theaters on Friday, placing it fifth. Per rival estimates, the historical thriller is expected to make $2.3 million through its opening weekend. Director Padraic McKinley’s debut feature stars Ethan Hawke as a battle-scarred veteran hired to smuggle a fortune in gold across 100 miles of impenetrable wilderness. Russell Crowe also stars.
From GKids, “Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom” opened to $540,000 across 2,173 theaters on Friday, per competitor numbers. The Steve Cox and Matthew Walker-directed animated flick is expected to bring in roughly $1.4 million through the weekend. Per the logline, the film follows Shaun the Sheep (voiced by Justin Fletcher) on Halloween Eve as “excitement turns to dismay when the clumsy Farmer ruins the pumpkin patch. Shaun tries fixing it with science experiments, but things go wrong when a wild beast appears in the woods.”
Production is officially underway in the UK on The Inbetweeners 3, the highly anticipated continuation of the beloved British sitcom. Following Netflix’s official announcement that filming has commenced, we’ve now got our very first look at the cast back in action—and it involves a massive wedding.
Yesterday, we covered the casting news regarding a slew of new faces from both the UK and America joining the production, as well as the surprise return of Emily Head as Carli D’Amato. Now, we have the pictures to prove it, and they reveal a major plot point for the upcoming Netflix feature.
It looks like the ultimate exaggerator himself, Jay Cartwright, has actually managed to lock someone down.
What do the new set photos reveal?
Filmed on location at a picturesque English country church in Surrey, St Mary the Virgin, the massive set pieces and extras point to a wedding of epic proportions.
In our new batch of photos, James Buckley is officially back as Jay. In true Cartwright fashion, he is sporting an absolutely outrageous mullet-style haircut with shaved sides, dressed in a sharp tan three-piece suit.
Meanwhile, Simon Bird is back in his trademark glasses as Will McKenzie. Dressed perfectly for the occasion in a light blue waistcoat, grey striped trousers, and tails, Bird was spotted clutching a stack of papers. While a close-up shows his real name (“Simon”) printed on the back—likely his script sides—we can only pray that Will is the Best Man and preparing to deliver another catastrophically awkward speech.
Joe Thomas was also pictured on the church set, stepping back into the shoes of Simon Cooper. Looking characteristically nervous and flustered, Thomas is wearing a traditional grey morning suit with a cream waistcoat. (No sign of Blake Harrison’s Neil in this specific scene just yet, but we know he’s around!)
Confirming yesterday’s news, the photos also give us our first look at the return of Emily Head as Simon’s long-time crush, Carli D’Amato. She was spotted mingling outside the church wearing a stunning pink and gold chevron maxi dress with a pink shawl. Will Simon make another disastrous attempt to win her back?
All pictures are courtesy of CLICK NEWS.
Who is the Bride?
The photos finally unmask the mystery bride, played by newcomer Marina Bye. She was spotted arriving at the church in a traditional white strapless gown, complete with a veil and tiara.
If there was any doubt about whose wedding this is, one eagle-eyed shot captures a wedding guest holding the official order of service. The front of the booklet clearly reads “THE WEDDING PARTY” with an elegant script of the initials “J & A.”
Given the American actors (including Broadway star Hannah Cruz and Heathers alum Lisanne Falk) we reported on yesterday being cast as the wedding party/family, it seems Jay’s notorious lies about having a gorgeous American girlfriend might have actually become a reality.
Behind the camera, The Inbetweeners creators Damon Beesley and Iain Morris have returned to write and direct the third film for Netflix, ensuring the boys’ return will be as authentic (and painfully funny) as ever.
Are you excited to see Jay tie the knot in The Inbetweeners 3? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
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Mariachi Dragón’s Emilio Conde Receives Mexico’s Distinguished Mexican Award After Building a Mariachi Bridge Across Continents
For over a decade, Mariachi Dragón has carried the sound and spirit of Mexico across China — and now Mexico is recognizing the cultural impact of that work. Founded in Guangzhou in 2014 by Mexican singer-songwriter Emilio Conde, the group is described as the “only authentic mariachi ensemble in China.” As part of Mexico’s Independence Day celebrations, Conde received the national “Distinguished Mexican” award from the Institute for Mexicans Abroad on Wednesday (Sept. 16).
“Our mission has always been to build a bridge between Mexican culture and Chinese audiences through our music,” Conde said in a statement. “We carry with us the energy, tradition, joy, passion, professionalism and unique pride that come with representing Mexican music abroad.” Mariachi Dragón also includes Rafael Castillo Legarreta (vihuela), Daniel Eduardo Romo (guitarrón), Haobang “Esteban” Tang and Tienan “Gino” Jin (violin); and Jingyu “Toufu” Wang and Huimin “Hailey” (trumpets).
Since debuting at a Mexican National Day celebration organized by the Consulate General of Mexico in Guangzhou, Mariachi Dragón has performed at venues including Xinghai Concert Hall and Zhuhai Opera House, as well as cultural festivals, diplomatic events and international business gatherings. The group has also been featured in the Ugly Little Monkeys (2026) documentary, starring Linda Ronstadt, and in a VisitMexico.com campaign in Beijing.
Mariachi Dragón’s Emilio Conde receives Mexico’s “Distinguished Mexican” honor in China on Sept. 16, 2026. Credit: Courtesy of the artist
Fuerza Regida Receives the Key to San Bernardino
San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran presented the ceremonial keys of San Bernardino to Fuerza Regida during a special hometown celebration on Thursday (Sept. 17) at the historic California Theatre of the Performing Arts, in front of a gathering of over 1,500 local school district students. During the ceremony, frontman Jesús Ortiz Paz and the group also surprised the audience by announcing plans to help fund and create a new youth-focused community center in San Bernardino for the arts, athletics, and music.
“Honored to receive the keys to the city from Mayor Tran and officially announce our new youth center initiative, created to give the next generation access to music, sports, and other opportunities. 🦾🖤 San Bernardino raised us. This is for the next generation,” wrote the group on Instagram.
Thalia and Arthur Hanlon Reimagine Juan Gabriel’s “Así Fue”
A beloved Juan Gabriel classic received a new cross-cultural treatment this week. Thalia and pianist Arthur Hanlon released their interpretation of “Así Fue” on Friday (Sept. 18), blending bachata, piano and live mariachi in an Amazon Music exclusive.
The collaboration was celebrated two days earlier, on Wednesday (Sept. 16), with a performance on Despierta América from Times Square, coinciding with Mexican Independence Day and the 10th anniversary of Juan Gabriel’s death. Hanlon reimagined the song with a bachata rhythm, while Thalia brought her powerful pop vocals and a distinctly Mexican touch to the arrangement. The release was also promoted with a Times Square billboard that ran from Sept. 11-17.
Ha*Ash Lights Up the Empire State Building for Mexican Independence
New York’s skyline took on the colors of Mexico on Tuesday (Sept. 15), when Mexican American duo Ha*Ash joined the Consulate General of Mexico in New York for a lighting ceremony at the Empire State Building. The landmark was illuminated in green, white and red to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day and honor the country’s culture, identity and traditions.
“Congratulations on 200 years of dedication and service to our community, for being a guide, refuge, and support for so many Mexicans far from home,” the duo wrote on Instagram. “It was an immense honor to celebrate our independence by lighting the flag’s colors on the Empire State Building, a symbol that beats today with green, white, and red. We celebrated together, with pride and emotion.”
Clave Especial Honored With CHIRLA’s Artist in Action Award
At CHIRLA’s 40th Anniversary Immigrant Champion Awards on Thursday (Sept. 17), Clave Especial received the Artist in Action Award at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. The Salinas, Calif.-born group was honored alongside Fuerza Regida, Chiquis and NEZZA for its connection to Mexican American communities and the agricultural roots that shaped its story.
The recognition arrives as Clave Especial continues its rapid rise. The group is a finalist in four categories at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards, has more than 12.6 million monthly Spotify listeners and has surpassed 3.2 billion global streams. Its album MIJA NO TE ASUSTES is also RIAA-certified Platinum.
Clave Especial is honored with CHIRLA’s Artist in Action Award on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. Credit: Adrian Ruiz
NPR’s El Tiny Returns for Hispanic Heritage Month With Mon Laferte, Los Mirlos & More
NPR kicked off its annual El Tiny celebration on Tuesday (Sept. 15), launching a monthlong series of Tiny Desk performances honoring Latin American and Latino artists. Running through Oct. 15, the 2026 lineup includes Los Tigres del Norte, Mon Laferte, Draco Rosa, Yendry, Los Mirlos, Alex Ferreira and Panteón Rococó. “Latin music is the world’s music and is something worth celebrating,” said Felix Contreras, co-host of Alt.Latino and co-producer of El Tiny. Watch Mon Laferte’s Tiny Desk performance — who sang “Femme Fatale,” “Hello Monserrat,” “Vida Normal” and more — below.
When filmmakers commission a poster from us at COLONFILM, one recurring problem arrives before the design begins: the stills are too small. Someone is investing in artwork for their film, yet the images supplied are low-resolution copies rather than frames exported from the original video.
There can also be uncertainty about who chooses those frames, what the commission includes and how much freedom the designer has. In our experience, those conversations have a direct effect on the work. Here is what we recommend settling before the first concept.
Send material the designer can work with
Export frame grabs at the source video’s native resolution and avoid unnecessary compression. Include suitable unit photography, explain where the files come from and flag any limits on publicity use.
Check files at full size. A picture that looks acceptable in a message window may reveal blur or compression when enlarged. If the only available image is small or soft, ask the designer whether it is usable.
Framing creates another difficulty. Even the strongest frame may cut through the top of an actor’s head, a shoulder or part of the body. A crop that works in the film can leave the designer without material needed for the poster.
Whenever possible, plan a dedicated publicity photo session during the shoot, while the actors are already in costume, hair and make-up. Photograph them with room around the head and body, allowing for different compositions. Discuss the likely poster needs beforehand if you can. We recommend making time for this: suitable photographs can make a substantial difference to the quality and flexibility of the artwork.
Choose images that communicate without the surrounding scene. Include alternatives and mark uncertain choices as provisional.
Agree who selects the frames
We sometimes receive projects where watching the film and choosing its images are assumed to be included in the poster commission. For the designer, viewing the film, locating possible frames and assessing them is additional work that needs time allocated to it.
Make the task clear when requesting a quote. Are you supplying an approved selection, asking for an assessment of a shortlist, or asking the designer to watch the film and find the material?
Those are different amounts of work. If you need help selecting images, ask for it explicitly and agree the fee and schedule. That avoids discovering halfway through the project that both sides expected the other to make the selection.
Settle image choices before developing the layout
Another situation we encounter is a filmmaker deciding that an image does not work after it has been incorporated into the design, even though it came from their own selection.
Reconsidering a choice can be necessary. The practical question is how much of the composition now depends on that photograph. Replacing a face may change the angle, lighting or position of the subject, which can also affect the background and title placement. What sounds like exchanging one file can mean rebuilding a substantial part of the poster.
Raise doubts during the early review. If a later replacement is needed, discuss its effect on the fee and deadline, and establish whether the change falls within the agreed revisions.
Choose a designer whose judgement you trust
Look through a designer’s portfolio before hiring them. Do you like how they handle images and typography? Does their work suggest they can communicate the kind of film you are making? Choose someone whose decisions you value, then give them room to make those decisions for your project.
Think of choosing a restaurant. You look at the menu, explain your preferences and any dietary requirements, and trust the kitchen to prepare the meal. With a poster, the equivalent is a clear brief followed by space for the designer’s professional judgement.
We have seen strong poster designs lose quality through successive requested changes or later edits. Each alteration may seem small on its own, but together they can weaken the focal point, confuse the tone or move the artwork away from the film it is supposed to represent.
That trust works within an agreed brief, budget and approval process. The filmmaker knows the story and its boundaries; the designer should explain how the visual choices serve them. If something feels wrong, describe the problem and ask for their reasoning before prescribing a solution. “This makes the film look like a comedy” gives the designer a useful issue to address.
Give the cast recognition without overcrowding the image
On smaller productions, we sometimes see a wish to include every actor on the poster as a way of recognising their contribution. That is understandable: people have worked hard, and the team wants them represented.
But giving everyone a face in the artwork is not always the strongest way to introduce the film. When the audience does not yet recognise the actors, adding more portraits may do little to explain the story. It can leave each face too small and several elements competing for attention.
An ensemble composition can be right for a film. Choose it because it communicates something useful, and discuss any contractual requirements before designing. Credit wording and placement remain part of the brief. The size of someone’s portrait should not become a measure of how much their work is appreciated.
The poster may appear beside dozens of others on a platform, often as a thumbnail, much like a book cover in an online shop. At that size, the viewer needs a clear impression of the film. Ask whether every additional face strengthens that impression or makes it harder to read.
Put the practical requirements in writing
Send a short synopsis, the intended audience and the feeling the artwork should convey. Mention anything that must remain hidden. Add a few visual references and explain what you like about each.
List the required outputs—main poster, festival thumbnail, landscape image, social crops or print files—with the specifications provided by whoever will use them. Confirm which adaptations are included. Keep the title, credits, logos and other required text together, distinguishing final material from anything still provisional.
Agree who will gather feedback and send the team’s decisions. A consolidated response gives the designer a clear direction for the next round.
Review the poster as an audience member
View it at its intended size and as a small thumbnail. What catches your eye first? Is the title readable? What kind of film would you expect from this image if you knew nothing about the production?
Ask someone unfamiliar with the film those questions without explaining your intention first. Their answers may reveal a misleading impression or a reading problem; they cannot predict ticket sales.
Then inspect the full-size file for names, text, image quality and required elements. Approve a specific version for delivery.
Good preparation gives the designer usable material and a clear task. Trust gives them room to bring their expertise to it. Both help keep the work focused on the people who still need to discover your film.
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El programa de VeloBet Casino da puntos por cada apuesta, con una proporción que cambia según el juego. Las tragaperras acumulan el 100%, mientras que el blackjack y la ruleta en vivo generalmente otorgan entre un 5% y un 20%. Conviene revisar la valoración precisa en los términos, porque no todos los títulos valen lo mismo. Los puntos acumulados sirven para subir de nivel y para canjear por saldo real, dos operaciones que no hay que mezclar. La estructura tiene varios niveles: empiezas en el base y avanzas con puntos de estatus. Cada nuevo nivel desbloquea ventajas como límites de retiro más altos, gestores personales y bonos exclusivos, y así la constancia se vuelve en beneficios palpables.
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Para obtenerle el mejor rendimiento al programa, lo mejor es centrar la operativa en una sola plataforma en cambio de distribuir el dinero. Explotar los periodos de puntos duplicados, planificando las sesiones de mayor actividad en esas franjas, impulsa el avance. Eso sí, los puntos deben ser un apoyo, no el objetivo: nos divertimos por ocio con una gestión de banca adecuada. La clave reside en un método pasivo: hacemos que los puntos se acumulen de manera natural mientras disfrutamos de nuestros juegos preferidos. Si andamos a punto de alcanzar de nivel, una partida extra dentro de nuestros márgenes puede ser prudente, pero en ningún caso debemos aumentar el riesgo solo por conseguir un estatus.
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Puedes consultar tu saldo de puntos en tiempo real desde “Mi Cuenta” o “Cartera”. Al hacer clic, se abre un panel con el total acumulado, su valor en euros y la barra de progreso hacia el siguiente nivel. La interfaz funciona igual de bien en ordenador y en móvil, así que puedes controlarlo sin necesidad de llamar al soporte.
¿Todos los juegos aportan lo mismo al programa de fidelidad?
No, cada categoría suma una cantidad distinta. Las tragaperras suelen aportar el 100% de lo apostado, mientras que los juegos de mesa como la ruleta o el blackjack contribuyen en un porcentaje menor, generalmente entre el 5% y el 25%. Algunos juegos de alta volatilidad o con botes progresivos pueden tener restricciones específicas, así que conviene consultar los términos y condiciones para no llevarse sorpresas.
¿Los puntos de fidelidad expiran si no juego por un período?
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Normalmente, convertir puntos los convierte en dinero real y no interrumpe con otros bonos que tengas activos. Pero si los canjeas por un bono de lealtad, ese bono contará con sus propios requisitos de apuesta. Lee bien las condiciones de cada conversión para no anular sin querer un bono de bienvenida que aún utilices.
¿Qué sucede con mi nivel de fidelidad si extraigo una cantidad grande de dinero?
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¿Obtengo puntos por las apuestas realizadas con bonos?
Sí, las apuestas hechas con dinero de bono también suman puntos, aunque a veces a un ritmo distinto que el saldo real. La contribución exacta varía según los términos de cada bono. Lo normal es que jugar con tu propio dinero genere más puntos, para incentivarte a depositar y mantener la actividad.
¿Existe un límite máximo de puntos que puedo acumular?
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