Curious about the origins of the words we use every day? Join linguist Gareth Roberts as he dives into the etymologies of English words in the latest episode of Etymology Support on WIRED! From exploring how the first languages formed to the evolution of words like “dude” and “bro,” Gareth tackles some of the internet’s biggest questions. Ever wondered who invented the word “poop” or if “unalived” is officially in the lexicon? Check out the video for answers and more!
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Venom: The Last Dance, Sony’s third and supposedly final Venom film starring Tom Hardy, pulled off one of the most puzzling openings of the year. On one hand, its domestic debut was underwhelming, pulling in just $51 million compared to the $80-$90 million openings of its predecessors. Expectations had already been lowered, with projections around $65 million, but Venom tripped over even that, making Sony executives consider skipping popcorn.
Enter the international markets, particularly China, like a last-minute symbiotic savior. The film raked in $124 million globally, with a massive $46 million from China alone. This made The Last Dance the biggest Hollywood opening in China all year and the top superhero debut there since 2019’s Spider-Man: Far From Home. That overseas love pumped up the global total to $175 million, comfortably covering the film’s $100 million budget and proving that Venom’s bite isn’t as weak as his North American showing suggested.
While this was Hardy’s final Venom outing, Sony’s not done yet. The film teases Knull, a Symbiote god and future villain, along with hints at more Symbiote characters, suggesting Sony’s ready to dive deeper into a whole Symbiote Cinematic Universe. If domestic audiences weren’t sold, international viewers have shown Sony that there’s still life in the alien goo monster franchise.
In the end, Venom: The Last Dance may not have wowed at home, but it tore up the dance floor overseas, proving once again that for Hollywood blockbusters, sometimes the real MVPs are watching from halfway across the globe.
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Kirby, Pac-Man, and Miles Morales have some issues….
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Transformers fans, get ready for a blast from the past! Starscream OVA is an animated fan film made with pure love for all the kids (and kids-at-heart) who spent countless hours playing with their favorite transforming toys. In true Starscream fashion, our favorite two-faced Decepticon takes on a solo mission, full of his usual arrogance and dramatic flair. But, this time, it might not go as planned…
Crafted by 87render and friends, this tribute to the Transformers universe has a spark that just might outshine all the live-action films! Be sure to check this one out! It’s a must-watch!
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Ever wonder how Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining got its green light? Ryan George’s latest Pitch Meeting shows us just how that “brilliant” idea went down! Picture this: a movie about a creepy guy who gets creepier. Add a hotel with the world’s least welcoming carpet, a ghost bartender who’s super chill with murder, and yes—one unforgettable scene with a man in a bear costume that absolutely no one was prepared for.
