Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance and Rogue Squadron were released over 20 years ago, and true fans of the series were left with nothing but add-on game modes to scratch that dogfighting itch that's arguably the best part of Star Wars. But now the wait is over, with EA releasing Star Wars: Squadrons this fall for the first standalone starfighter combat game in a long while.
Father's Day is around the corner and to honor that, Apple TV+ is tipping their hat to dads everywhere. Directed by Bryce Dallas Howard, the documentary film celebrates fathers with interviews, home videos, and testimonies from celebrities like Will Smith, Neil Patrick Harris, and Jimmy Kimmel, while highlighting the men in Bryce's own life, including her father Ron Howard. Dads is slated to premiere on June 19, 2020.
Dave Chappelle has dropped an impromptu new special. Filmed during a live show in Yellow Springs, Ohio, the title is a reference to the amount of time Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on George Floyd's neck. While the comedian does land a few jokes, the 27-minute set does convey the seriousness of police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement. 8:46 was released for free on Netflix's YouTube channel to help spread the message.
RiseGuide is bringing AI coaching to one of the most anxiety-inducing modern skills: public speaking. The platform's new Speech Analyzer listens to up to 60 seconds of recorded speech, then evaluates pacing, confidence, pauses, filler words, and structure before delivering a score alongside targeted feedback for improvement. Built into RiseGuide's Charisma Mastery program, the feature feels less like another passive self-help tool and more like a speaking coach that fits in your pocket, helping users sharpen clarity, cadence, and presence through real-time analysis and repetition.
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.
Sometimes you can't get the millions of dollars from a major Hollywood studio to make a proper film — so you have to get creative. Putting all those Amazon boxes to good use, the Cardboard Movie Company took on a daunting task — making a tribute to the classic 1979 film Alien.
Ah, the good old days of the Middle Ages. When you were most likely a serf, the nobles took your money, and disease and dying young were a fact of life. Now you can relive that harrowing period in human history with this medieval-style cover of Radiohead's "Creep", fresh from Hildegard von Blingin'.
The National's Aaron Dressner, Justin Vernon of Bon Iver and Michael Stipe — this is as close to a super-group as you can get right now, and their first track "No Time For Love Like Now" has just dropped. One of around 20 new tracks the group has been working on for the last year, the quarantine presented an unusual problem and even inspiration.
Although the Eurovision Song Contest has been cancelled this year due to the current pandemic, fans still have something to look forward to. Netflix is keeping the spirit of the international singing competition alive with their upcoming film. Starring Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams, the movie follows an eccentric pop duo from Iceland who have been selected to represent their country on the Eurovision stage. While the release was planned to coincide with the contest, it's now slated to premiere on the streaming platform on June 26, 2020.
Streamlining nutrition down to a single scoop, the Factor Meal Shake is built for efficiency without sacrificing substance. Each serving delivers 30 grams of whey protein, 7 grams of fiber, and a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals, creating a balanced, meal-level profile that supports energy, satiety, and muscle maintenance. Designed to mix in under a minute, it fits into busy routines as easily as a morning coffee, while a clean formula free of artificial flavors and seed oils keeps things straightforward. The result is a no-frills, high-function shake that replaces complexity with consistency, turning daily nutrition into something you can actually keep up with.
Switching wireless carriers has traditionally involved enough friction to keep most people exactly where they are, but T-Mobile is trying to remove that excuse with a streamlined digital process designed to get customers through checkout in 15 minutes or less per line. The experience focuses on speed and simplicity, allowing users to switch online or through the T-Life app while keeping the device they already own. To further lower the barrier, T-Mobile's Keep & Switch program offers up to $800 via virtual prepaid card to help pay off eligible phones when customers make the move, creating a proposition that is equal parts convenience and cost savings.
Another day, another flight for a young American pilot — along with his flight-attendant girlfriend. But along the Berlin-to-Paris route, disaster strikes when a group of terrorists armed with improvised shivs tries to rush the cabin and threaten to execute passengers unless they open the security door. Starring Joseph Gordan-Levitt, 7500 premieres on Amazon's Prime Video.
Bong Joon-Ho's Best Picture-winning Parasite seems to be a seamless part of Seoul, where the film is set. But as in the film itself, nothing is as meets the eye, and a massive dose of visual trickery was used to create both the mansion and the flood-prone urban neighborhood. Production designer Ha-Jun Lee tells how he brought Joon-Ho's vision to life on the big screen.