Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Perimenopop - review

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor releases her eighth studio album, Perimenopop, via Casablanca Records. Ellis-Bextor has teamed up with collaborators old and new, including long-time studio confidantes such as Biff Stannard [Kylie Minogue, JADE], Hannah Robinson [Annie, Ladyhawke], and Ed Harcourt, as well as new musical partners like Nile Rodgers, Sigrid, and MNEK. New single 'Stay On Me' is a disco-propelled pop anthem about a blissful long-term romance... [click here...]

 

The Movie Lover's Quiz Book - Book review

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Put your movie knowledge to the test with this fun and varied compendium of questions on your favourite films, movie stars and directors Whether you want to challenge yourself or someone else, The Movie Lover’s Quiz Book is perfect for any cinephile. Inside you'll find a fun range of rounds and an eclectic mix of questions, all designed to give you hours of entertainment. From Rhyming Films and Say What You See, to One Star Reviews and Name the Year, there are twenty quizzes of picture clues, connections, conundrums, multiple choices and much, much more. Interspersed with fascinating film facts, The Movie Lover’s Quiz Book is guaranteed to make you even more of a movie buff than you already are... [click here...]

 

Workshop Simulator VR (PSVR2) - Game review

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Feel the joy of turning the old into pristine condition again. Immerse yourself in an idyllic rural setting where you can explore the delights of tinkering in a workshop, but also discover the history of your family by interacting with unique family treasures, each with a different story to tell. Will you dedicate yourself to each item and restore them all to perfection, or will you cut corners and only mask the most serious damage, so you can focus on your greatest creation? The choice is yours. Workshop Simulator VR allows you to repair and refurbish items using a range of restoration mechanics such as disassembling, cleaning, sanding and painting... [click here...]

 

The Naked Gun - Soundtrack review

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Milan Records releases the soundtrack to The Naked Gun, featuring music by composer Lorne Balfe. Also included in the 13-track collection are two new original vocal songs performed by the cast, 'Sassafras Chicken in D' and 'My Sweet Beth'. Only one man has the particular set of skills... to lead Police Squad and save the world. Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. follows in his father's footsteps... [click here...]

 

Orcs Must Die!: Deathtrap (PS5) - Game review

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Orcs Must Die!: Deathtrap combines chaotic third-person combat with devious trap-laying strategy. Enjoy endless replayability as your War Mage grows stronger with every battle. Repel relentless orc hordes solo or with up to 4 players. Step into the role of a powerful War Mage, defend the rift from the grotesque mob, and embrace the chaos of orc annihilation... [click here...]

 

Superman (2025) - Soundtrack review

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WaterTower Music releases the soundtrack to James Gunn's new Superman movie, featuring music from composers John Murphy and David Fleming. Gunn turned to longtime collaborator Murphy, who introduced sweeping new themes for Lois and Clark and Lex Luthor, while reimagining John Williams' iconic Superman melody with a striking electric guitar arrangement. Fleming later joined the project, contributing bold new orchestral arrangements of the Williams theme alongside fresh, character-driven motifs for the Justice Gang, the Daily Planet, and Krypto... [click here...]

 

Redwood: A New Musical - Music review

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Sony Masterworks Broadway release the album Redwood: A New Musical. The recording features vocals by Idina Menzel, De’Adre Aziza, Michael Park, Zachary Noah Piser and Khaila Wilcoxon. Redwood is written and directed by Tina Landau, with music and orchestrations by Kate Diaz, and lyrics by Diaz and Landau. Following a heart-breaking loss, one woman’s journey into a redwood forest leads her to find catharsis in ways she never imagined, where a chance encounter and a leap of faith will change her life forever... [click here...]

 

Maestro (PSVR2) - Game review

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Become the Maestro. In this VR experience, you lead a full orchestra on the grand stage of a historic Paris opera house. Every performance is a grand spectacle of style and sound. Dress for the occasion with stunning period costumes and set your stage with monumental decor. With Playstation VR2’s true-to-life hand tracking, set the tempo, give cues, and sculpt soaring crescendos just like a real conductor. Tackle multiple difficulty levels and ever more intricate scores that will literally test your skill, ensuring every composition feels alive in your hands... [click here...]

 

Lilo & Stitch (2025) - Soundtrack review

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The original soundtrack for the live-action Disney movie Lilo & Stitch is released via Walt Disney Records. The soundtrack is comprised of three newly recorded songs, including 'He Lei Pāpahi No Lilo a me Stitch' performed by Hawaiian vocalist and Kumu Mark Kealiʻi Hoʻomalu, and 'Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride' performed by American Idol winner Iam Tongi, both of which are joined by the enchanting Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus. The Elvis Presley classic 'Burning Love' is performed by Nyjah Music & Zyah Rhythm, two young musicians born and raised on the North Shore of Oʻahu. The soundtrack is rounded out by a score from composer Dan Romer... [click here...]

 

Pirates VR: Jolly Roger (PSVR2) - Game review

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Embark on a thrilling VR journey in Pirates VR: Jolly Roger, where legends of lost treasure and cursed islands come to life. Journey across a stunning, open-world Caribbean island filled with loot and secrets waiting to be discovered. From overgrown jungles to eerie caves, every corner of the island offers new challenges. You'll climb towering cliffs, swim through underwater caverns, and navigate treacherous dungeons to pursue the fabled treasure of Davy Jones. Prepare for fast-paced, visceral combat as you face off against cursed pirates, undead skeletons, and fierce sea creatures. Use magic lantern and classic pirate weapons like flintlock pistol and other weapons as you fight your way through hordes of dark, malicious enemies... [click here...]