Actress Sue Johnston to return to Brookside

This week's retro trailer highlights the 1987 post-apocalyptic martial arts film Steel Dawn, featuring Patrick Swayze as Nomad, a wandering warrior caught in a conflict between a farming settlement and a ruthless warlord over a vital water source. The film uniquely blends ‘80s action, spaghetti westerns, and samurai influences, showcasing Swayze's martial prowess and philosophical musings amidst bizarre characters and surreal aesthetics. Want More Context? 🔎

The Massive-Verse Fighting Card Game, designed by Brian McKay and based on the Massive-Verse comics, offers quick and engaging gameplay with starter packs featuring characters like Radiant Black and Premier. Priced at $5, the game includes two decks and tokens, making it accessible for fans seeking a lightweight card game experience. Want More Context? 🔎

Brent Hinds, the ex-guitarist of the Grammy-winning band Mastodon, died at age 51 in a motorcycle crash in Atlanta. Hinds, who co-founded the band in 2000 and claimed he was recently kicked out, also made a cameo as a "wildling" in Game of Thrones alongside his former bandmates. Want More Context? 🔎

James Gunn is planning a follow-up film to Superman while hinting at a mysterious new DCU TV series. He indicated that this sequel will involve characters already introduced and speculated it could feature a Superman/Supergirl team-up, potentially aligning with the "Super-Family" theme, as Superman approaches $600 million globally at the box office. Want More Context? 🔎

Last month, award-winning singer Emily Portman received a fan message praising her new album, only to discover it was an AI-generated album titled "Orca" that mimicked her style, complete with eerily similar track titles. Portman found the experience unsettling as the AI-generated voice and instrumentation closely resembled her own folk music style. Want More Context? 🔎

Legendary Scottish comedian Sir Billy Connolly, diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2013 and retired from comedy in 2018, has turned to art, releasing four limited edition pieces in his Born On A Rainy Day series. His works, inspired by memories including his time touring with Elton John, feature titles such as Sausage Tree, Sunburned, and Fly Away Peter. Want More Context? 🔎