Rick Moranis Gets Comic-Con Standing Ovation for ‘Spaceballs’ Return
Triumphant Return
Long-dormant actor who hasn't appeared on the big screen since 1997 will reprise the role of Dark Helmet in 2027’s Spaceballs: The New One
Rick Moranis received a standing ovation Friday at San Diego Comic-Con, where the long-dormant actor was part of a panel promoting the upcoming Spaceballs sequel.
Discussion time: Have you ever said goodbye to an MMO you've played for 1,000s of hours?
Terminally Online
This is Terminally Online: PC Gamer's very own MMO column. Every other week, I'll be sharing my thoughts on the genre, interviewing fellow MMO-heads like me, taking a deep-dive into mechanics we've all taken for granted, and, occasionally, bringing in guest writers to talk about their MMO of choice. This week, I, Sean Martin, will be taking the reins since Harvey's off (presumably grinding WoW).
It’s Not Easy to Open a New Venue, But That’s Not Stopping These Music Lovers
Live Revival
Mumford and Sons' Ben Lovett and others talk about their experiences launching or restoring clubs and theaters in L.A., San Francisco, and San Antonio
Mumford and Sons’ Ben Lovett has been curating experiences since his sixth birthday party. While other kids his age were doling out loot bags stuffed with Bazooka bubble gum and slap bracelets, Lovett was recording his favorite music on cassette tapes as party favors. “I’ve always wanted to guide people through some sort of an experience that I can make sure is optimal, fun, and meaningful,” he says.
The 2026 Eisner Awards Have Been Revealed, Proving Once Again That Everyone Really Loves DC's Absolute Universe
The winners of the the 2026 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards were revealed at San Diego Comic-Con. DC took home some major awards on the strength of its Absolute Universe line, with both Absolute Batman and Absolute Martian Manhunter being honored. In total, DC was the most decorated publisher with 10 awards (including Best Continuing Series, Best Limited Series, and Best One-Shot/Single Issue), followed by Image Comics with four awards.
Coffee may help shield the liver from fat, scarring, and cancer
One of the largest investigations yet into coffee and liver health has found that people who drink more coffee tend to have lower risks of cirrhosis, liver cancer, and death related to liver disease.
Paramount agrees to pause Warner Bros deal while court case plays out
The delay, filed in court on Friday, can cost Paramount $1.7bn in fees if the deal is not closed by next June.
Paramount Skydance has agreed to pause its $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery until after a federal judge rules on states’ challenge to the deal, according to court papers.
Trump administration admits canceling clean energy grants to Democratic states
The Trump administration has admitted scrapping more than $7.5bn in federal grants for clean energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
Spanish police accuse tractor driver of sparking wildfire as blazes spread
The number of people forced to flee the heatwave-induced fires in Spain and France has now passed the 100,000 mark.
Spanish police have arrested a man accused of sparking a wildfire by using farm machinery, as blazes across the country and in France continue to force mass evacuations.
UNESCO places occupied West Bank, Lebanon sites on endangered heritage list
Sebastia in the occupied West Bank and five Lebanese castles get emergency listing despite Israeli objections.
UNESCO has added sites in the occupied West Bank and Lebanon to the list of endangered World Heritage sites, despite Israeli objections.
Alex Scott: How Bournemouth midfielder wanted by Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd flourished under Andoni Iraola
Across the seven games in which Bournemouth took points off Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea last season, it is telling that Alex Scott was nearly ever-present, playing 625 of a possible 630 minutes.