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Sam was surprised when her tenant in Margate sent her a photo of a possible Banksy graffiti on the wall outside her house. She quickly contacted an art gallery for advice on preserving the artwork, as new Banksys are at risk of being removed or damaged. The episode highlights the financial and community impact of Banksy's art, as explored in the BBC Radio 4 podcast The Banksy Story. Full Article

A Minecraft Movie, based on the popular video game, has had a successful opening weekend, grossing an estimated $300m (£233m) globally. The star-studded cast includes Jason Momoa, Jack Black, and Jennifer Coolidge, and the film exceeded its reported production budget of $150m. Despite delays, the movie finally hit theaters on Friday to great financial success. Full Article

The Fab Four - Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr - are not reuniting, but instead will be portrayed by heartthrobs Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, Joseph Quinn, and Barry Keoghan in a 2028 film directed by Sir Sam Mendes. The goal is to evoke the same hysteria as 1960s Beatlemania, but this time aimed at Gen Z with their social media following and fan fervor. Mescal, in particular, is compared to the...

Val Kilmer jokes around in his trailer on the set of Top Gun, pretending to bark demands into a packet of More cigarettes as if talking to the studio boss, calling for "more sex, drugs, wine, tobacco, headaches, ulcers, herpes, and women, and less of Tom Cruise." Co-stars Rick Rossovich and Barry Tubb join in, with Rossovich jokingly throwing a chair at Kilmer before dancing off into the sunshine. Rossovich, playing Kilmer's on-screen partner Slider,...

In Split Fiction, players take on the roles of authors Mio and Zoe in a co-op buddy adventure, navigating through sci-fi and fantasy worlds to escape various challenges. The game offers unique abilities, crossplay options, and a Friends Pass feature for cooperative gameplay. While the main story can feel lengthy at times, the character development and thematic elements add depth to the experience, alongside fun traversal mechanics and diverse inspirations like Tron and Portal. Overall,...

Sir Elton John, 78, revealed that an infection last summer has left him with limited vision, preventing him from watching TV, reading, and seeing his sons play rugby and soccer. The singer expressed his distress over the situation, as he is accustomed to actively participating in such activities. In September, Elton John shared on Instagram that his recovery from the infection, which affected one eye severely, will be a lengthy process. Full Article