The student has now become the master in this reboot of the 1989 classic Kickboxer. Playing Kurt Sloane in the original, Jean-Claude Van Damme returns as Muay Thai Master Durand to train his former character to avenge his brother's death. Dave Bautista is the brutal Tong Po when the film comes to theaters September 2, 2016.
He may not be playing a superhero, but he does have a superhuman knowledge of numbers. Ranking in genius status, Ben Affleck heads to the under world to cook the books for some of the world's most dangerous criminals. Once J.K. Simmons at the Treasury Department gets wind of his activities, he tries to go straight with a robotics company, where he meets Anna Kendrick, and ends up an even bigger heap of trouble. Directed by Gavin O'Connor, the film is slated for release October 14, 2016.
Not only is Pokémon GO an international, augmented reality phenomenon, it's also tearing people apart. One day, you're playing on the way to and from work. The next, you're coming home early in the morning, a sweaty, reeking mess.
reMarkable focuses its Paper Pro Bundle around distraction-free note taking and workflow integration. Designed with a paper-like writing surface, the tablet combines handwritten note taking with digital organization through support for Google and Microsoft workspaces. Handwritten notes can be converted into typed text and shared across platforms including email, Slack, and Miro for easy office communication between teams. The bundle includes the lightweight Marker, featuring a textured finish and integrated eraser designed to replicate the feel of writing on paper, alongside the Sleeve Folio, a suede-covered protective case built for daily transport between meetings, offices, and travel.
The Monterey Overshirt from Collars & Co leans into the kind of effortless layering piece that works year-round without overthinking it. Cut from a lightweight cotton-linen blend with a touch of stretch, it delivers breathable comfort with just enough structure to hold its shape, striking a balance between relaxed and refined. Details like patch pockets, working buttons, and a clean pointed collar keep things classic, while the unlined construction makes it easy to throw over a tee or polo as temperatures shift. Machine washable and designed for a true-to-size fit, it's a straightforward staple that slots easily into a daily rotation without feeling like an afterthought.
Want to get pop stars to sing in your animated kids' show? Just add Beatles music. Netflix rounded up a whole stable of music business icons to lend their vocal talents to some classic Beatles songs and boxed the whole thing up in a kids' show about bugs.
Hacksaw Ridge tells the story of Desmond Thomas Doss, a soldier drafted into the US Army in 1942. A Seventh Day Adventist, Doss refused to carry a weapon or kill during his service. Despite this, Doss received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Pacific Theater in 1945. In theaters November 2016.
In his first English-language film, House of Flying Daggers director Zhang Yimou takes you back to the Northern Song Dynasty and the origins of The Great Wall of China. The ensemble cast includes Matt Damon, Andy Lau, Pedro Pascal, Willem Dafoe, and Jing Tian, fighting mysterious creatures on the wall. Set to be the biggest film ever shot in China, it's scheduled for release February 17, 2017.
A growing body of research points to LSD and shrooms as effective treatments for some of the hardest to treat mental disorders — anxiety, addiction, and depression. Vox talks to patients who have undergone psychedelic treatment and looks at the science behind it.
Bar soap rarely gets an upgrade, but the Duke Cannon Soap Puck rethinks the format with a compact, palm-sized design built for grip, portability, and longevity. Triple-milled for a denser, longer-lasting bar, it delivers a rich lather while holding up better than typical soaps, making it just as suited for daily showers as it is for gym bags and travel kits. Formulated with natural oils and free of phthalates, it cleans without overcomplicating things, while the rounded puck shape feels deliberate in hand. It's a small shift in form that turns a basic essential into something more considered and durable.
Nike launches the Vomero 18 with a stacked cushioning setup designed for longer miles and everyday training. The silhouette combines ZoomX foam layered above ReactX foam to create a softer ride while maintaining responsiveness underfoot. Additional outsole pods are positioned at high-contact zones to improve agility and smooth out heel-to-toe transitions across pavement, treadmills, and track surfaces. A padded tongue and reinforced upper add structure to the fit, while the retro-inspired colorway pushes the Vomero beyond running and into everyday wear equally built for early morning mileage, coffee stops, and city streets afterward.
Out in the Nevada desert, Elon Musk is constructing what will be the largest building in the world in terms of footprint. The Gigafactory will produce the batteries that power Tesla's electric cars at an affordable price. Although it's still under construction, Wired takes a tour of the massive site where production is already underway.
Cara Delevingne proves she is now a triple threat, adding rapper to her resume. The Suicide Squad star faced off against Dave Franco and James Corden and crushed them both.