Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic It’s Juliette’s fifth birthday, and she can wish for whatever she wants. Top of her list is an adventure, the likes of which this restless girl has only read about in books — specifically, a series of fantasy novels published by a family friend, about a capricious wizard who controls the wind. In “Sirocco and the Kingdom of Air Streams,” a quiet afternoon takes an unpredictable, eye-popping turn, as Juliette (voiced by Loïse Charpentier) and her 8-year-old sister Carmen (Maryne Bertieaux) are whisked away to a dazzling surreal world of alligator-shaped airships and bird-headed opera divas, where seemingly anything can happen. Welcome to the imagination of French director Benoît Chieux, who has crafted — in the year 2023, against considerable odds — a truly spectacular psychedelic excursion in the vein of head-trip classics “The Fantastic Planet” and “The Yellow Submarine.” It’s been roughly half a century since those two movies demonstrated just how liberating the medium of animation can be, but you wouldn’t know it to watch Chieux’s hand-drawn curio, which takes the mesmerizing dream logic of such projects and applies is to an “Alice in Wonderland”-style plot.
This Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia Makes the Perfect Companion to Tears of the Kingdom
25.05.2023 - 20:15 / variety.com
Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Nintendo’s latest and highly anticipated installment of the Legend of Zelda series, “Tears of the Kingdom,” sold more than 10 million copies in just three days, so it’s no surprise that complementary merch, like the Zelda Nintendo Switch and this The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia, have also become immediate bestsellers since the game’s buzzy May release.
Even the most ardent Zelda fans, who likely racked up hundreds of hours of gameplay 2017’s Breath of the Wild alone, will probably need a refresher before delving into Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo’s 2023 direct sequel. The new iteration marks the most complex Zelda game yet — from an expanded, multi-layered Hyrule to all new abilities for Link to explore.
That’s where the complementary encyclopedia comes in hand. Published by Dark Horse Comics, the 320-page tome can be considered the most comprehensive compendium of Zelda knowledge that exists, brimming with facts about the creatures and curiosities that make up the land of Hyrule.
The book starts off with a helpful Zelda timeline, with brief explanations and graphics, which can be referenced throughout the rest of the book. The information is organized through an archival rather than narrative approach, guiding the reader to what aspects of the game are the most important — much of which can be overlooked when playing the game blind.
The most surprising focus may be the entries for the lesser-known grunt enemies called Blins, who get their very own backstory and timeline in the encyclopedia, with revelatory details on their communal lifestyle and rich diet. Buy “Legend
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Scarlett Moffatt has the perfect cooling skin hack for ‘pregnant mammas’ struggling this heatwave
This is why we love Scarlett Moffat - the girl doesn't gate-keep! The former Gogglebox star is due to become a mum for the very first time as her due date is fast approaching, and it IS HOT! We're sure all mums-to-be are struggling as the UK's heatwave continues and summer 2023 kicks in, but don't fear, Scarlett has revealed a hack that's helping her through being heavily pregnant in this blistering hot weather.The 32 year old was kind enough to share the hack with her 2.4 million followers on Instagram, where she's regularly been documenting her first pregnancy journey. Addressing her pregnant followers on her Instagram stories, the former ballroom dancer wrote in white writing: "Omg pregnant mamas this stuff in front of the fan is a bloomin' god send in this heat." Scarlett, who is expecting a little boy, uploaded a photograph of herself holding a bottle of Mama Mio Lucky Legs Cooling Gel.,£16.The mum-to-be went on to reassure her fans that she wasn't posting the picture as an advertisement and that she simply wanted to share a hack that has worked for her.
Lea Michele Recalls ‘Glee’ Finale Ahead of the 2023 Tonys: Why the ‘Funny Girl’ Star Cannot Win Best Actress
Life is gleefully imitating art for Lea Michele, who will perform at the Tony Awards with the Broadway revival of Funny Girl on Sunday, June 11.
Natalie Portman Just Confirmed This Is the Dress Trend of the Summer
with their retro charm and sunny aura. And these silhouettes—short length, statement sleeves—add a freshness and a sense of freedom to any .It's official: These floral dresses are the new summer staple, and Natalie Portman is on board.
This is the £10 hair treatment the Love Islanders are using to combat green pool hair
There’s nothing worse than getting your hair freshly done before you head off on holiday, only for your first dip in the pool to turn your hair a murky green colour. Apart from spending your holiday keeping your head out of range of any chlorinated water, there are some other things you can do to reverse the damage and greenish hue after taking a swim, including using purple shampoo on blonde hair.
Miranda Lambert’s Scalloped Potatoes Make the Perfect Comfort Food Dish: Try the Country Singer’s Easy Recipe
Cooking country style. Miranda Lambert’s three-step scalloped potatoes are an easy dish perfect for expert cooks and newcomers alike.
Which ‘Sex and the City’ man was the worst? Celebrity superfans weigh in
Vanity Fair posted on Instagram, asking that very important question: “Who was the worst man on ‘Sex and the City’?” The post featured a slideshow of many of the men featured on the show, including the girl gang’s past beaus Jack Berger (Ron Livingston), Mr. Big (Chris Noth), Aidan Shaw (John Corbett) and Trey MacDougal (Kyle MacLachlan).The post quickly gained the attention “SATC” viewers as well as several celebrity fans, who all chimed in with their opinions.“Big!!!! Ultimate time-wasting vill[ain] and then he kicked the bucket.
Matthew López on ‘Some Like It Hot,’ Remaking ‘The Bodyguard’ and Directing the Gay Rom-Com ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’
Brent Lang Executive Editor As Matthew López prepared for the London debut of “The Inheritance,” his epic drama about the AIDS epidemic and its painful aftershocks, he was simultaneously outlining a first draft of “Some Like It Hot,” an effervescent re-imagining of the classic Billy Wilder film. The two shows could not have been more radically different. But López enjoyed toggling between comedy and tragedy. “I like working in extremes,” he says. “I like working in different modes.” Plus, he thinks that both productions benefitted from their author’s double act. “I got to live in both worlds at once,” López argues. “One helped the other. Doing the shows at the same time kept both projects in check. It prevented ‘The Inheritance’ from getting too dour and kept ‘Some Like It Hot’ from getting too lightweight. It brought some gravity to ‘Some Like It Hot’ and some levity to ‘The Inheritance.'”
Kylie Jenner & Timothée Chalamet FINALLY Photographed Together Amid Spring Romance!
This is not a drill! We finally got the first photos of Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet! And we are not talking about just a picture of her SUV in his driveway – an actual photo of them together!
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle 'nowhere near done' talking about royals, might make another documentary: expert
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are "nowhere near done" speaking out about their experience within the royal family, experts told Fox News Digital. Kinsey Schofield, host of the "To Di For Daily" podcast, told Fox News Digital that Prince Harry is possibly shopping around the film rights to his memoir, "Spare." The Duke of Sussex is also interested in making a documentary about his mother, the late Princess Diana, a source told the royal commentator.
Meghann Fahy and Theo James Tell All on Their Twisted ‘White Lotus’ Love Story: They’re ‘Cut From the Same Cloth’
Theo James has been asked ad nauseam about his prosthetic penis in “The White Lotus,” and Meghann Fahy is starting to feel left out. “Nobody ever asks me about my prosthetic,” she says with a laugh. When the two reunite over Zoom to discuss their roles, they’re perfectly in sync and often answer questions in unison, evoking their characters’ deliciously duplicitous cat-and- mouse relationship. In the second season of Mike White’s hit HBO drama, they star as cunning finance businessman Cameron and chipper stay-at-home-mom Daphne, who are vacationing with strait-laced couple Ethan and Harper (Will Sharpe and Aubrey Plaza, respectively). After engaging in the world’s most elaborate “Wife Swap” plot, they depart Sicily as loved-up as ever — and perhaps rubbing off on their friends.
Who are the key players in the This Morning Phillip Schofield drama?
As questions continue to be asked following Phillip Schofield resigning from ITV and admitting to an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a younger male colleague, we take a look at the key players at the broadcaster along with former This Morning presenters. Dame Carolyn McCall Dame Carolyn became ITV’s first female chief executive when she joined in 2018.
This $17 BTS-Inspired Speaker Is Perfect for House Parties and Listening Parties Alike
Variety Editors If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. BTS may be on hiatus right now, but fans are still finding ways to celebrate the group and enjoy their songs. Case in point: this fan-made BTS Bluetooth speaker, which is on sale right now for just $17 on Amazon.
‘The Little Mermaid’ Cast Take A Deep Dive On Remake Changes, Challenges And What Makes The Perfect Disney Royalty
SPOILER ALERT: This interview includes details about Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Rochdale legend Joe Thompson makes triumphant return to hometown club with fellow footballer and cancer survivor
Inspirational footballers returned to their former club after beating cancer to help others. Rochdale legend Joe Thompson was joined by former Dale youth player Bader Al-Akkad at Spotland for the Goals for A Cure match.
‘Succession’ Creator Jesse Armstrong & Director Mark Mylod On How The Series Finale Highlights The Inevitability Of The Roy Family Tragedy
SPOILER ALERT! This post contains spoilers for the series finale of HBO’s Succession.
‘Fast X’ Director Louis Leterrier’s Wife Talked Him Into Making the Movie: ‘She Had Full Exhausted Voice’
Fast X” is the No. 1 movie in the world. While it’s the 10th installment in the wildly popular “Fast and Furious” franchise, the movie’s success was not a sure thing — especially since original director Justin Lin, a series mainstay, left the project shortly into production.
This Plumping Liquid Blush Adds the Perfect Dewy Pop of Color to Your Cheeks
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Every Celebrity Reaction to Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's Recent Headlines, From 'Spare' to Their 'Car Chase' (Including 1 Who Called Them 'Whiny B-tches' & Another Who Compared Him to Armie Hammer)
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (Prince Harry and Meghan Markle) have had some major headlines written about them over the past few months.
‘Assassin Club’ Review: Watching This Weak Movie Will Make Anyone Want To Cancel Their Membership
With a title as bland as “Assassin Club”, one that seems to present the idea that screenwriter Thomas Dunn seemingly forgot to conjure up a better moniker for this Henry Golding thriller, it serves the dual purpose of describing a by-the-numbers globetrotting suspense-fest that could either drive the viewer into fits of boredom with the familiar beats it hits over and over again or act as a gateway drug for those new to the genre. Continue reading ‘Assassin Club’ Review: Watching This Weak Movie Will Make Anyone Want To Cancel Their Membership at The Playlist.