Death Stranding heads to the big screen — with Michael Sarnoski directing 🎬👣

A24 just tapped Michael Sarnoski (yep, the guy behind Pig and A Quiet Place: Day One) to direct and write the Death Stranding movie.
Kojima Productions is producing, and Hideo Kojima himself is in — so expect weird, beautiful, and deeply existential vibes.

Plot? Unknown. Cast? Still a mystery. But be honest — you’re already down to watch a movie where someone cradles a baby while dodging invisible ghosts in the rain.

Tumblr is back, baby — and it’s weird again.

Gen Z has officially adopted the messy, chaotic, no-algorithm zone once loved by millennials in flannel shirts and Doc Martens. Blame it on the TikTok bans, the X meltdowns, or Lana Del Rey tours — but the Tumblr renaissance is real.

What’s going on?
50% of users are now Gen Z, and they’re thriving in the algorithm-free zone.
Tumblr TV (yep, that’s a thing) + Reddit-style communities are pulling people in.
NSFW is back, because Tumblr remembered what made Tumblr… Tumblr.
Aesthetic? Think indie sleaze, blurry photos, and quotes you’ll regret posting in 2 years.

The catch? Tumblr still isn’t Instagram, TikTok or X. And maybe that’s the point. It’s nostalgic, unpredictable, and gloriously uncool — and that’s exactly why people love it again.
Welcome to the era of ✨ posting just to post ✨.

First trailer for Wes Anderson’s new film "The Phoenician Scheme"

It’s got it all: one of Europe’s richest men, complicated family drama, and a daughter who’s a nun.
Written by Wes Anderson & Roman Coppola, with a dream cast: Benicio del Toro, Michael Cera, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hanks, and more.
Expect pastel colors, perfect symmetry, and existential jazz.
Hits theaters May 30.

Enough chillin’ — time to level up!
Microsoft just launched AI Skills Fest — and it’s totally FREE 🚨🧠
That’s right — AI is no longer just for tech nerds. Microsoft is handing out free training on AI, ML, NLP, CV, Copilot, Azure, and more — available in 40+ languages.
What’s in it: — Interactive modules for ALL skill levels — A shiny LinkedIn badge to flex your AI game — Chance to win 1 of 50,000 certification vouchers — 50% off the Copilot exam via GitHub module — Hackathons, forums, and learn-at-your-own-pace vibes
Just hit the Microsoft site, sign up, and start learning like a boss.
AI’s not waiting — why are you? 🔥 Share this with your crew and don’t gatekeep the future!

The NEPTUNE Model: Near-Death Experiences Finally Get a Scientific Explanation

All those stories about tunnels of light, floating out of body, or meeting loved ones? Turns out, they may not be supernatural — just incredibly human. Scientists from the University of Liège have proposed NEPTUNE, a unified neurobiological model that explains near-death experiences (NDEs) as a mix of oxygen deprivation, brain chemistry, and evolutionary survival instincts.

Here’s what triggers the show: — Lack of oxygen and high CO₂ kickstart vivid visions and out-of-body effects. — Serotonin, dopamine, endorphins light up the brain with euphoria, clarity, and “divine” vibes. — The brain’s DMN and parietal lobe help disconnect us from the body.
Bonus? Scientists think NDEs may be a modern twist on thanatosis — the play-dead instinct found in animals.

And it’s not just theory: the model opens up new doors for therapy, trauma recovery, and understanding consciousness. Sometimes, the edge of death gives us the clearest look at what it means to be alive.

Predator goes animated — and it’s definitely not for kids 💀🔥

The trailer for "Predator: Badlands" just dropped, and yes, it’s a full-blown R-rated animated film. Director Dan Trachtenberg summed it up in two words: "absolute carnage" — and he’s not kidding.
Three timelines. One brutal alien. Zero mercy. ⚔️ Samurai warriors ⚡️ Viking berserkers 🔫 20th-century American soldiers — all trying to take down the same Predator.
This ain’t your childhood cartoon. It’s stylish, savage, and unapologetically brutal. Drops June 6 — mark the date.

Finally, damn!!! ⚡️
Love, Death & Robots is back — the teaser for Season 4 just dropped and it's every bit as twisted, gorgeous, and brain-melting as you'd hoped.
Mark your calendars: May 15. Time to get weird, get emotional, and question your existence (again) — all in under 15 minutes per episode.

Still the wildest animated anthology about the future. Still better than 90% of sci-fi out there.

Hollywood may lose China — and billions with it

Two major Chinese voices — a state media editor and the grandson of a top Communist Party official — called for a ban on American movies in China in response to Trump’s tariff war.
They also floated launching investigations into U.S. patents and IP, especially in the auto industry. In extreme scenarios, China might start using U.S. brands without permission — a huge red flag for companies relying on Chinese revenue.
Nothing’s official (yet), but the synchronized messaging suggests a potential policy shift. If Hollywood gets shut out, it loses access to the second-largest film market in the world.
Meanwhile, Trump has only delayed the TikTok ban by 2.5 months. Tick-tock indeed.