Graham Norton temporarily replaced on talk show by The Traitors star

In my latest cinematic musings, I had the privilege of tuning into yesterday’s (10th January) talk show, where I found myself in the esteemed company of hosts like Winkleman, along with talented individuals such as Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson, Billy Porter, and Myles Smith. During this enlightening gathering, Norton made a captivating announcement that left quite an impression on me and fellow viewers.

Inglourious Basterds – LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY

In this rephrased version, we have:

The film is portrayed as a high-stakes mission, where Shosanna Dreyfus (Mélanie Laurent), having survived the slaughter of her family by the SS, migrates to Paris and assumes a new identity as the proprietor of a cinema. Simultaneously, a band of Jewish-American soldiers, known as “The Basterds,” led by Lt. Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt), are waging a brutal guerrilla war against the Nazis in occupied Europe. Despite their relentless efforts, the Nazi regime continues to hold firm over Europe.

With an audacious plan to bring down the Nazi leadership, they learn that the leaders of the Third Reich will be attending a premiere for propaganda film Nation’s Pride at Shosanna’s very cinema in Paris. With all their enemies gathered in one place, “The Basterds” team up with British Commando Lt. Archie Hicox (Michael Fassbender) and German film star Bridget Von Hammersmark (Diane Kruger), who is secretly an undercover ally, to infiltrate the event. Their objective? To detonate the gathering, effectively dismantling the power of the Nazi regime.

XRP’s 10% jump – Is now the time to buy before the next ‘Trump Pump?’

XRP could be gearing up for some serious volatility, making the next few days crucial for anyone eyeing the asset Investors are biding their time, carefully watching for the next ‘Trump pump’ In an effort to minimize risk, investors frequently adjust their financial resources. Given the unpredictability seen in Q1, we can expect diversification strategies … Read more

Mango Markets shuts down following SEC settlement

Solana-based decentralized exchange Mango Markets is winding down its operations.  On January 11th, Mango Markets shared via its X account that they would be ceasing operations, advising users to wind up their active trades. According to the approved changes in governance, which include modifications in interest rates and collateral conditions, the platform will no longer … Read more

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? – Issue 563

After completing the entire first season of the series in one day, I’ve moved on to my 10th playthrough of The Last of Us: Part 1. Yes, you heard it right – the tenth! I’m aiming to have my first consecutive play-through of both The Last of Us: Part 1 and its remastered sequel, The Last of Us: Part 2, prior to the show’s second season premiering in April.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs turn 1 – Assessing what’s done and what’s next in 2025

Spot Bitcoin ETFs revolutionized finance, amassing $660 billion in trading volume by 2024 Ethereum ETFs showed resilience too, closing 2024 with $35 billion in inflows despite challenges 11th January 2025 signified a year since the launch of U.S Spot Bitcoin [BTC] ETFs, a historic milestone that significantly altered the crypto market and traditional finance sectors. … Read more