Barbie Is GameSpot’s Movie Of The Year 2023

As we reach the end of 2023, it’s hard to argue anything made a bigger pop culture impact than Barbie. What would have been an emotionally empty cash grab about the world’s most popular doll turned out to be a reason for moviegoers to celebrate the evolution of said doll franchise from merely a toy

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Bill Murray Returns To New Ghostbusters To Help The New Generation

Ghostbusters: Afterlife revived the original Ivan Reitman film continuity with Egon Spengler’s (the late Harold Ramis) grandchildren taking over the proton packs and becoming the next generation of ‘busters–with some adult supervision by Mr. Grooberson (Paul Rudd). While Jason Reitman directed Afterlife, he’s handing the reins to Gil Kenan (who wrote Afterlife and the upcoming

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New Dune 2 Trailer Teases Massive War

The newest trailer for Dune 2 has landed, and it’s pretty impressive. The trailer for the sequel to the 2021 film provides a good look at what’s to come, featuring the return of Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, and Josh Brolin. The sequel also stars Austin Butler, Christopher Walken, and Lea Seydoux, among others. “Dune:

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Twisted Metal TV Show Renewed For Season 2

The Twisted Metal TV show on Peacock is getting a second season. Series star Anthony Mackie announced the news during The Game Awards. There isn’t much more to go on in terms of the story or any new cast members for Season 2, but fans of the show might be encouraged to know they’re getting

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Disney Plus Explores New Shopping And Gaming Features For Streaming Service

Disney is considering integrating shopping and gaming experiences into its Disney+ streaming service, as reported by Variety. Rita Ferro, Disney’s president of advertising sales, expressed the company’s interest in expanding advertising possibilities by exploring additional opportunities and features for its streaming platform. “The world of advertising experiences on [advertising-based video on demand] is an important

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Pixar’s Pandemic Movies Are Finally Coming To Theaters

Pixar’s recent streaming hits, including Soul, Turning Red, and Luca, are set for a nationwide theatrical release in 2024. Variety was first to report. This move comes after each film’s exclusive premieres on Disney+ during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tickets for these screenings go on sale from January 2, with Soul hitting theaters

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Barbie 2? Margot Robbie Says She Can’t Rule It Out

Actress Margot Robbie has once again commented on the possibility of making another Barbie movie, saying she can’t rule it out. Speaking to Variety, Robbie said she and the team “put everything” in the first Barbie, which is 2023’s highest-grossing movie worldwide with more than $1.4 billion. She said she’s proud of the fact that

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Join Us for a Colossal Workshop and Make Your Sweaters into Friends with Ýrúrarí — Colossal

All images © Ýr Jóhannsdóttir, shared with permission We’re thrilled to welcome artist Ýr Jóhannsdóttir, better known as Ýrúrarí (previously), for our first Colossal Workshop of 2024. During this one-hour session on January 27, Ýrúrarí will offer insight into her process and teach the needle-felting technique she often uses in her creative mending projects that

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Vibrant Figures Soar and Swing Above Buzzing Cities in Millo’s Vibrant Murals — Colossal

 Art #Millo #murals #public art #street art November 30, 2023 Kate Mothes “Soltar Papagaio” (2023), Itabira, Brazil. All images © Millo, shared with permission Italian artist Francesco Camillo Giorgino, who works as Millo (previously), has a penchant for transforming featureless walls into emotive, airy scenes. Floating above black-and-white cityscapes dotted with clouds and airplanes,

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Faceted Limes and Apples with Scribbled Skin Shape Yuni Yoshida’s Vivid Photographs — Colossal

 Design Photography #flowers #fruit #optical illusion #Yuni Yoshida November 30, 2023 Kate Mothes All images © Yuni Yoshida, shared with permission Gem-like limes, hand-drawn apples, and sweet stilettos are just a few of the subjects of Yuni Yoshida’s vibrant photographs. Combining elements of design and commercial photography, the artist (previously) taps into preconceptions tied

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Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists — Colossal

 Opportunities December 1, 2023 Colossal Work by Diana Beltrán Herrera Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. If you’d like to list an opportunity here, please get in touch at [email protected]. You can also join our monthly Opportunities Newsletter.   $1,800 Innovate

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Zhongwen Hu Meditates on Presence and Emotional Sensitivity in Her Abundant Scenes of Nature — Colossal

 Art #acrylic painting #nature #painting #Zhongwen Hu December 1, 2023 Jackie Andres “Pool” (2023). All images © Zhongwen Hu, shared with permission Throughout Zhongwen Hu’s most recent Day Tripper series, two things ceaselessly pervade: nature and contemplation. Abstract reflections ripple on a riverbank, umbrella-like trees provide communal shade, and figures trek across brilliant terrain

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In ‘Wharenui Harikoa,’ Lissy & Rudi Crochet a Māori ‘House of Joy’ From 5,000 Balls of Wool — Colossal

 Art Craft Design History #crochet #Indigenous culture #Lissy & Rudi #wool #yarn December 1, 2023 Kate Mothes All images © Lissy Robinson-Cole and Rudi Robinson, shared with permission A decade ago, artist duo Lissy Robinson-Cole and Rudi Robinson, known also as Lissy & Rudi, began crocheting playful additions to their neighborhood in Auckland, New

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