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Immutable, a leading Web3 gaming platform, has made headlines with the announcement of a groundbreaking gaming rewards program valued at an impressive $50 million. The initiative, aptly named “The Main Quest,” is poised to revolutionize the landscape of blockchain gaming. The $50 million allocation in token rewards marks a significant milestone for Immutable, as it positions itself at the forefront of the burgeoning Web3 gaming industry. This ambitious endeavor is set to encompass a wide array of gaming titles, including renowned projects such as “Illuvium” and “MetalCore.” With over 270 titles currently in development within the Immutable ecosystem, the platform…

Apple Music is set to elevate the excitement surrounding Super Bowl LVIII with a comprehensive and exclusive USHER experience, creating a vibrant buzz among fans eagerly awaiting the iconic artist’s halftime performance at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on February 11. Apple Music Radio’s Nadeska Alexis will conduct an exclusive interview with USHER at the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show press conference. Fans can catch the live interview or watch it later on Apple Music, as well as on TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and the NFL Network. USHER aficionados can immerse themselves in “My Road to Halftime,” a specially curated playlist by the artist himself. This exclusive collection features USHER’s…

“The Equalizer 3” tops $100 million at the global box office in just its second weekend, boasting a formidable total of $107.6 million. This impressive figure includes $61.8 million from the US and a commendable $45.8 million internationally making the film a smashing success considering its budget. While the movie experienced a 65% drop in its second weekend, a decline slightly steeper than its predecessor, “The Equalizer 2”, which saw a 61% dip, it’s still shaping up as a win for Sony and holdings trong. The anticipation now lies in the film’s performance in the coming weeks, especially its crucial third weekend.…

Abu Dhabi’s bustling international airport had an air of Hollywood on Sunday when iconic actor Tom Cruise graced the newly launched Midfield Terminal for the Middle East premiere of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.” The Mission: Impossible franchise has once again turned to the grandeur of the UAE, with the new installment featuring one of its thrilling stunts on the terminal’s curved dune-shaped roof, providing a unique cinematic showcase of the structure. Cruise’s spectacle of arrival kickstarts Mission: Impossible celebrations Continuing the star-studded spectacle, Cruise unveiled the new livery on an Etihad Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The aircraft…

Disney’s much-anticipated live-action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid” is facing a staggering box office failure, falling drastically short of expectations. The film experienced a substantial decline in ticket sales, with a 58% drop domestically during its second weekend in theaters. International earnings have been lackluster as well, leaving industry experts and fans disappointed. In its opening weekend over Memorial Day, “The Little Mermaid” grossed $95.5 million domestically. However, the film’s performance quickly plummeted, bringing in just $40.6 million in its second weekend. The total domestic box office now stands at $186.2 million, a far cry from what was anticipated for…

The stage is set for the Middle East premiere of the highly anticipated film, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, which will take place at the luxurious Emirates Palace on June 26th. The red-carpet event will be graced by the presence of the movie’s star, Tom Cruise, and director Christopher McQuarrie, alongside the rest of the cast and crew. Paramount Pictures’ latest Mission: Impossible installment not only promises an action-packed storyline but also showcases the stunning landscapes of Abu Dhabi. Thanks to the unwavering support of the Abu Dhabi Film Commission (ADFC), a division of the Creative Media Authority,…

The world of music is in mourning, as Tina Turner, a true rock’n’roll luminary known for her explosive vocals and timeless hits like ‘The Best’ and ‘Proud Mary’, passed away at the age of 83. Following a protracted fight against intestinal cancer, Turner took her last breath in her residence in Switzerland. The official spokesperson for Turner made a heartfelt announcement, “We regretfully confirm the demise of the ‘Queen of Rock’n’Roll’, Tina Turner. She breathed her last peacefully after a lengthy illness at her dwelling in Kusnacht, near Zurich, Switzerland. We mourn the loss of a musical colossus and a…

The 80th Golden Globes telecast on NBC on Tuesday averaged 6.3 million viewers, the second-smallest audience for the annual ceremony, and only slightly better than the Globes press conference during the 2008 writers’ strike, which attracted 6.3 million viewers. NBC took the Globes off the air last year because of a diversity and ethics scandal. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s attempt to reclaim them may have lost viewers instead. In 2021, bicoastal editions were broadcast during the pandemic and attracted 6.9 million viewers. An audience of 18.4 million watched the pre-pandemic 2020 Globes. In this year’s broadcast, there were several…

In London on Tuesday, James Cameron premiered the long-awaited sequel to the highest-grossing film of all time, Avatar. Titled Avatar: The Way of Water, it transports audiences back to Pandora, where the blue Na’vi people fought humans for natural resources on the moon in the first film. In The Way of Water, Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana return as Jake Sully and Neytiri, now parents to five children. The Sky People, a Na’vi term for human beings, have returned to disturb their peaceful existence in the paradise-like jungle. In order to protect their family and tribe, Sully, Neytiri, and their…

Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet sales for the Nintendo Switch have exceeded 10 million units in the first three days since their global release on Nov. 18. With its recent blockbusters, Nintendo has gained investors’ trust. This year, the company’s shares have risen more than 11%, outperforming Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index. In the meantime, Sony announced on Wednesday that God of War Ragnarok, its first-party game, sold 5.1 million copies in its first week. Nintendo announced that Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet for the Nintendo Switch broke all-time sales records. Nintendo’s most popular and longest-running franchise is Pokemon. Nintendo…