entertainmentFriday, June 19
Today's entertainment news is split between the real and the fictional. Spike Jonze, director of 'Her,' warns about manipulative AI chatbot design, while HBO's 'House of the Dragon' gears up for Season 3. The weekend streaming roundups and new music releases offer lighter fare.
A filmmaker known for imagining AI relationships weighs in on the real thing.
Spike Jonze, director of 'Her,' warns that AI chatbots designed to be emotionally engaging can be manipulative. He reflects on how his film has inspired real-world AI like ChatGPT.
The weekend brings dragons, a Harlan Coben adaptation, and a recap for the uninitiated.
Decider's weekend streaming guide highlights 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 premiere on HBO Max, along with Netflix's 'Voicemails for Isabelle' and other new releases.
Rolling Stone offers a Season 2 recap ahead of 'House of the Dragon' Season 3, examining how characters like Rhaenyra and Daemon navigated power and moral compromises.
Logan Browning explains why she skipped reading Harlan Coben's novel before starring in Netflix's 'I Will Find You,' her first law enforcement role.
Friday's album and single releases offer a wide range, from FKA Twigs to symphonic metal.
Pitchfork's weekly album roundup features new releases from Tierra Whack, Evilgiane, Big Freedia and Sophie, and others, helping listeners navigate the flood of new music.
‘The Triplets,’ ‘Tad and the Magic Lamp,’ ‘Superthings’ Ready Releasevariety.com
International Insider: Deep BBC Cuts; Previewing Annecy Animation; Léon Marchand Interviewdeadline.com
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The Ruler’s Rise: Seven Must-See Opponents for Oba Femingscsports.com
Nintendo's Ocarina of Time remake needs to unite fans of Breath of the Wild and classic Zeldawww.polygon.comForget Star Wars, watch The Fifth Element free on Pluto TV insteadwww.polygon.com
The article argues that viewers should skip the modern Star Wars franchise and instead watch The Fifth Element, which is available for free on Pluto TV. It highlights the film's enduring appeal through its colorful visuals, campy charm, practical effects, and unique world-buildin
FKA Twigs Taps Lil Yachty for Pulsating Single ‘On Your Mind’www.rollingstone.com
FKA Twigs has released a new single titled "On Your Mind," featuring Lil Yachty and produced by DJH. The track is her first new music of 2026, following her recent albums Eusexua and Eusexua Afterglow. She had been teasing the song during her summer tour performances.
Famitsu Sales: 6/8/26 – 6/14/26 [Update]www.gematsu.com
Famitsu published estimated physical game software sales data for Japan for the week of June 8-14, 2026. Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 for Nintendo Switch was the top-selling new release with 100,976 retail copies sold. On hardware, Switch 2 led with 25,793 units sold, followed
From Barça to Atlantic History, Canary Islands Producers Eye the Worldvariety.com
The Canary Islands' audiovisual sector is positioning itself as both locally rooted and globally exportable. The article highlights several new productions spanning cultural history, elite sports, climate emergency, and intimate portraiture that originate from Canarian experience
ANA - Shares "Hate Me" video single; Debut Full-Length Arrives In Mayterrarelicta.com
Australian symphonic metal band ANA have released the "Hate Me" video single from their upcoming debut full-length album "Motivated By Death," scheduled for release on 29 May via Eclipse Records. The band describes their style as "couture metal," blending high-fashion theatricali
「塊魂」で知られる高橋慶太氏が開発した「to a T」のswitch2版がリリース。ローンチトレイラーを公開www.4gamer.net
Annapurna Interactiveが2026年6月19日にNintendo Switch 2版「to a T」のローンチトレイラーを公開した。本作は「塊魂」シリーズで知られる高橋慶太氏が開発した3Dアドベンチャーゲームで、主人公が常にTポーズになってしまう10代の若者として日常生活に挑戦する内容。エピソード形式の物語に加え、街の探索やコイン収集、ファッションカスタマイズなどの要素も含む。価格は2300円（税込）で、6月25日まで25％オフのセールを実施中。
This Blue Prince Physical Collection Might Help You Crack Some Of Its Toughest Puzzleswww.nintendolife.com
Blue Prince, a critically acclaimed puzzler from Dogubomb and Raw Fury, is getting a physical Switch 2 collection from iam8bit. The collection includes a complete-on-cartridge game, a two-sided fold-out poster, a notebook booklet, and a soundtrack download code, with an Exclusive
Cape Fear settles into a pattern with another bifurcated episodewww.avclub.com
Four episodes into the series Cape Fear, a pattern has emerged: Anna Bowden works on SJLP cases with Max Cady while Tom and the kids deal with personal secrets and demons. The Max Cady storyline, anchored by Javier Bardem's charismatic and ambiguous performance, remains the show'
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