BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER Revival Casts Ryan Kiera Armstrong as The New Slayer Joining Sarah Michelle Gellar

An advert by Marks & Spencer (M&S) was banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for featuring a model deemed "unhealthily thin," with her pose and clothing emphasizing her slenderness. M&S has ceased using the advert and stated that its women's clothing range is inclusive, promoting aspirational fashion responsibly. Want More Context? 🔎

Hundreds have urged Cornwall councillors to ban punk-rap duo Bob Vylan from the Boardmasters festival after the group led anti-Israeli military chants at Glastonbury. Despite nearly 300 complaints received, the Cornwall Council will hold a licensing hearing post their performance on August 10, while the festival asserts it does not condone hate speech or incitement to violence. Want More Context? 🔎

If you saw Black Sabbath's first ever gig, you wouldn't have recognised greatness.In 1968, Black Sabbath, initially known as The Polka Tulk Blues Band, emerged with a different sound and lineup, including a saxophonist. By 1969, they had transformed into the pioneers of heavy metal, led by Ozzy Osbourne, who became a legendary figure in rock history with his wild persona and significant influence on the genre. Want More Context? 🔎

Two new trailers for Paul Thomas Anderson's film One Battle After Another, featuring a star-studded cast including Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn, have been released. Inspired by Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland, the film follows ex-revolutionaries reuniting to rescue a kidnapped daughter and is set to hit theaters on September 26th. Want More Context? 🔎

Marvel Studios has achieved a significant milestone with The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which has garnered an 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, earning the Certified Fresh seal and breaking a longstanding curse on the franchise. This film, the first produced by Marvel Studios, marks a triumphant return for the beloved superhero team, praised for its cast chemistry and retro design, setting the stage for future MCU projects. Want More Context? 🔎

Fans of classic science fiction can look forward to a new animated series based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter of Mars, with a sneak peek to be revealed at Comic-Con. Showrunner Michael Kogge, alongside Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., aims to bring this iconic saga to life, capitalizing on the current popularity of action-adventure animation. Want More Context? 🔎