Image via Penguin Books Penguin Books, a venerable name in the literary world, has made the rare move of judging books by their covers. The publishing house has revealed the winners of its 2024 Cover Design Award, where participants were tasked with reimagining three iconic titles: City of Stolen Magic by Nazneen Ahmed Pathak, Daisy […]
June 29, 2024
Video screenshot via Toys“R”Us Toys“R”Us, the iconic toy retailer making a comeback after its 2017 bankruptcy, attempted to tap into customers’ nostalgia with a brand film about its origin. However, the spot, entirely created using OpenAI’s Sora artificial intelligence video generator, has been giraffing online criticism instead of warm reminiscing. Read full article
June 28, 2024
Photos 315917498 © Víc V. and 79217867 © dorsetgirl2001 | Dreamstime.com Most people know Sir David Attenborough as the calming and authoritative voice behind mesmerizing nature documentaries. However, he also played a surprising behind-the-scenes role in the world of tennis. While his expertise usually lies in the natural world, Attenborough’s influence on the television industry […]
June 28, 2024
Wingardium Leviosa your wallets! The wizarding world of Harry Potter continues to hold a powerful cultural spell, and that extends to the realm of collectibles. On Wednesday, June 26, a record-breaking sale solidified the most valuable item associated with the series: the original watercolor illustration for the cover of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the […]
June 28, 2024
Images 277461472 © Taylor Creek Media | Dreamstime.com and Manchester City Manchester City’s 2024/25 season is kicking off with a conversation starter beyond the pitch. The English football club has unveiled a new font for player names and numbers on their shirts, designed by none other than music legend and lifelong City fan, Noel Gallagher. […]
June 28, 2024
Images via Ohmni You can now wear tinfoil conspiracies on your sleeve. British rapper and singer M.I.A. is making waves—and supposedly impeding some—with her new streetwear brand, Ohmni. And while her contemporaries focus on doling out $20 gear, her mission is a little more unique—to shield wearers from the invisible electromagnetic waves of Wi-Fi, 4G, […]
June 28, 2024