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Hkiff Collection, the sales and distribution label of Hkiff Industry, is set to launch Philip Yung’s upcoming transgender drama Cyclone and reveal the first five minutes of footage at Filmart in Hong Kong today (March 17).

Following acclaimed features Port Of Call and Papa, the Hong Kong director explores trans issues in his latest film, which follows a woman from mainland China who travels to Hong Kong to find her true self. She tirelessly saves for a gender affirmation surgery, only to begin having doubts about what she truly desires.

The cast is led by mainland Chinese actress Liu Yuqiao,...

On Monday 24 February 2025, Cbbc broadcasts Gladiators: Epic Pranks!

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The upcoming episode of “Gladiators: Epic Pranks,” titled “Cyclone!”, promises a whirlwind of fun and laughter. Airing soon on Cbbc, this episode features Nitro and Fury as they set their sights on Cyclone for a hilarious prank.

In this episode, Cyclone is under the impression that she is filming an animal-themed exercise video while dressed as a turtle. However, little does she know that Nitro and Fury have something else planned. The duo has a few tricks up their sleeves that are sure to catch Cyclone off guard.

Meanwhile, the other Gladiators join in on the fun at Sheffield Arena. They entertain the audience with their own pranks, creating a lively atmosphere filled with surprises. With the combination of Cyclone’s turtle antics and the Gladiators’ playful spirit, this episode is set to deliver plenty of laughs.

“Gladiators: Epic Pranks” is back with an exciting new episode, “Cyclone!” airing at 7:30 Pm on Monday, February 24, 2025, on Cbbc. This episode promises plenty of laughs as Nitro and Fury team up to pull a hilarious prank on Cyclone. The twist? Cyclone believes she is filming an animal-themed exercise video while dressed as a turtle. The anticipation builds as viewers wait to see how she reacts when she realizes she’s been set up.

Meanwhile, the fun doesn’t stop there. The other Gladiators are ready to join in on the laughter by pranking the audience at Sheffield Arena. Their antics are sure to keep everyone entertained, as they come up with creative and unexpected surprises. The atmosphere is lively, and the energy is contagious, making this episode a must-watch for fans of the show.

As the pranks unfold, the camaraderie among the Gladiators shines through, showcasing their playful spirits and teamwork.

It’s taken a year since it was announced, but Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis’ adaptation of The Warriors is finally headed to Coney Island. But instead of stopping at Broadway — like you might expect from the Hamilton creator and Davis, who was a Pulitzer finalist for her play Bulrusher — the duo’s Warriors are going wide with a 26-track concept album, executive produced by Nas and produced by Mike Elizondo (50 Cent, Twenty-One Pilots). The record, which is based on the cult 1979 gangsploitation flick and Sol Yurick’s 1965 novel of the same name,...

Top Gun: Maverick, the long-awaited sequel to Tom Cruise’s iconic 1986 film, was a massive success following its release in 2022. Capturing the high-flying action of the original film, while also introducing a bunch of new characters, director Joseph Kosinski filled big shoes by taking over the project from Tony Scott.

Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures

While several of Joseph Kosinski’s frequent collaborators hopped on board, one of his former colleagues unfortunately lost the opportunity. As per Kosinski, MCU star Josh Brolin was supposed to appear in the supporting role of Beau “Cyclone” Simpson, which later went to Jon Hamm. However, considering the filmmaker’s enthusiasm to work with Brolin, the actor seems to have a massive chance awaiting in Top Gun 3.

Josh Brolin was Joseph Kosinski’s Initial Choice for Cyclone

Following the grand success of Tom Cruise‘s Top Gun: Maverick,...

In the early scenes of his new fantasy film geared to families, John Krasinski is seen as a 12-year-old girl’s father who’s in the hospital preparing for what seems to be life-threatening heart surgery. To keep up his daughter’s spirits, he delivers elaborate jokes and comedy routines, leading her to complain that he needn’t bother, that she’s not a child anymore. In other words, she thinks he’s trying too hard, which is something you could also say about If.

There’s no denying the ambition and thoughtfulness on display in this effort written and directed by Krasinski, which marks a notable stylistic turn from his smash hit horror films A Quiet Place and its sequel. If, whose title means “Imaginary Friends,” aims for obvious laughs with its multitude of amusing computer-animated characters featuring all sorts of incarnations from teddy bears to melting marshmallows. But...

A third Top Gun movie is in development with Tom Cruise on board to return once again as Maverick. Whether Top Gun: Maverick actor Jon Hamm will also reprise his role as Cyclone remains to be seen, but the actor is pretty confident about his return chances.

In a new interview with Screen Rant, Hamm shared what he knows about Top Gun 3. He said he hasn't had any official talks at this time about returning as Cyclone, but that doesn't mean that he expects to be excluded. The actor hinted that the film could still be years off from actually getting started, so it could be a while yet before the actors are formally approached. For what it's worth, Hamm believes he may be one of the first to know once the film nears production, given his friendship with producer Jerry Bruckheimer.

Related Severance Star Joins Tom Cruise in...

Jon Hamm sounds confident about his chances of returning in Top Gun 3. Hamm mentions his friendship with Top Gun producer Jerry Bruckheimer, and says that if his character, Cyclone, is needed for the sequel, he expects to get a call. Hamm says that Top Gun 3 won't begin production "anytime soon."

Top Gun 3's potential Beau Cyclone Simpson return gets a confident response from Jon Hamm, who mentions one important caveat.

Speaking exclusively to Screen Rant, Hamm discussed the possibility of coming back as Cyclone in the highly-anticipated sequel to Top Gun: Maverick, saying that he hasn't yet officially discussed a return, while offering a reminder that the Tom Cruise-led movie is still a long way from getting off the runway. Check out his remarks below:

I have not had any official talks. I was very happy to hear that they're gonna make another one. I think...

Whether it’s the role of Buddy in Edgar Wright‘s Baby Driver or Cyclone in one of the biggest films of 2022, Top Gun: Maverick, Jon Hamm is always one of the most attractive people on set. Similar was the case during his stint in his breakthrough show, Mad Men, which launched Hamm and his costar Christina Hendricks’ career to prominence.

But while Hamm was the most good-looking guy on the set, whose beauty left his costars awestruck, Hendricks’ beauty too became too much to handle for the crew on the set of Mad Men.

Christina Hendricks’ Beauty Was Too Much To Handle for the Mad Men Crew

Jon Hamm | Mad Men (via AMC)

Speaking about his experience with the two actors of the acclaimed ABC show, John Slattery recalled the impact of their looks on the rest of the crew. Playing the impossibly good-looking Don Draper in the drama,...

Top Gun 3 may struggle to engage viewers due to competition for screen time with Maverick's story. Supporting stars like Phoenix and Bob were underutilized in Top Gun: Maverick, overshadowed by Maverick. Top Gun 3 needs to expand focus beyond Maverick to fully explore the potential of its ensemble cast.

Although Top Gun: Maverick did introduce a slew of new characters to the series, one deleted scene will make it harder for Top Gun 3 to get viewers invested in them. Top Gun was a singularly focused movie despite the presence of memorable supporting stars like Val Kilmer’s Iceman and Tom Skerritt’s Viper. Director Tony Scott’s cult classic is the story of Tom Cruise’s Maverick through and through, with viewers following the feckless test pilot through the dizzying highs and devastating lows of the titular flight school. In contrast, Top Gun: Maverick’s story gave...

The following contains spoilers for Dragon Ball Super Chapter 102, "Son Goku vs. Son Gohan," by Akira Toriyama and Toyotarou, Caleb Book, and Brandon Bovia, available in English from Viz Media.Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball continues to entertain and surprise audiences nearly four decades into its prolific run. While many Dragon Ball fans were first exposed to Goku’s heroic adventures through its totemic anime, there’s been a gradual shift towards the accompanying manga ever since Dragon Ball Super completed the Tournament of Power, which concluded the anime series.

Dragon Ball Super manga readers have been exposed to a litany of new and dangerous villains, such as Planet-Eater Moro, Granolah the Cerealian, and even the return of Frieza with an intimidating new transformation. However, Dragon Ball Super’s anime by Akira Toriyama and Toyotarou has been at a bit of a standstill for the past year, starting its 89th chapter,...

Aldis Hodge is hopeful to continue his role as Hawkman in James Gunn's DC Universe and would like to finish out the plans for the character's story. Gunn and Hodge have not had any discussions about Hodge's future in the Dcu, but Hodge is open to the possibility and willing to have a conversation. There are multiple possibilities for Hodge's return, including reprising his role as Hawkman or playing a new character in the franchise. The Dcu is also open to working with prior DC actors, as seen with Jason Momoa rumored to be playing Lobo.

While the movie's sequel plans were shelved, Black Adam star Aldis Hodge is hopeful to return for James Gunn's DC Universe. Hodge starred in the 2022 movie as Carter Hall, the leader of the Justice Society and the hero known as Hawkman who is a close friend with Pierce Brosnan's Doctor Fate and...

Several of the new characters introduced in Top Gun: Maverick, such as Manny Jacinto's role, had limited screen time and missed out on their own subplots. The character Phoenix, played by Monica Barbaro, had a brief appearance in the sequel, but her story addressing workplace sexism could make her a key character in Top Gun 3. Top Gun 3 should avoid turning Phoenix into a love interest and instead prioritize giving her the screen time she deserves without betraying her original role.

While Top Gun: Maverick didn’t make the most of all of its new stars, one supporting character’s perfect story was already set up by the 2022 sequel's plot. Top Gun: Maverick introduced a slew of new characters to the franchise, but not all of them got as much screen time as viewers might have hoped. In one particularly unfortunate instance, The Good Place star Manny Jacinto was announced...

Top Gun: Maverick wasted Jon Hamm's Cyclone, giving him a small role despite his potential as a compelling villain. Cyclone's off-screen change of heart sets up his potential redemption in Top Gun 3, hinted at by his nod of acknowledgment to Maverick. Top Gun 3 can give Jon Hamm's Cyclone a better story, transforming him into Maverick's confidante and replacing Iceman's role in the sequel.

While Top Gun: Maverick mostly wasted one of its supporting stars, the underrated character could prove pivotal to Top Gun 3. Thanks to the 36-year wait between Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick, many of the original movie’s characters didn’t return in the belated sequel. Fortunately, Top Gun: Maverick was full of memorable new faces whose subplots made up for the absence of figures like Meg Ryan’s Carole and Tom Skerritt’s Viper. That said, not all of these new characters got a moment...

"Elemental introduces Pixar's first non-binary character, Lake, in a visually spectacular and emotionally charged journey." "The rom-com narrative of Ember and Wade, along with light humor, contributes to the streaming success of Elemental." "Pixar continues to make progress in LGBTQ+ representation, with Elemental featuring its first non-binary character and previous films including lesbian couples and characters."

Somewhere between the romantic developments of Ember and Wade, Pixar's Elemental also introduces the studio's first non-binary character, Lake — here's everything we know about them. Inspired by a true story, Elemental takes viewers on a visually spectacular and emotionally charged journey that dabbles with themes surrounding immigration, familial ties, and even class divides. Although the movie was not as highly acclaimed and commercially successful as most other Pixar films following its release, it found its success after landing on Disney+, garnering over 26 million views.

Many factors contributed to Elemental's massive streaming success. One...

Druids were kind of a joke during the Diablo 4 betas. Arguably the most underpowered class at that time, Druid fans could only hope that full version of the game would unleash the class’ potential. As it turns out, that’s exactly what happened.

Druids may very well be the most powerful Endgame class in Diablo 4 at the moment. Some of the things they can do border on being genuinely broken. However, they are also arguably the hardest class in the game to understand from a technique standpoint and to properly build/gear once you do understand how the class is supposed to function. Of course, that’s why we’re here.

As before, we won’t be covering Paragon Boards quite yet with these builds, largely due to a lack of proper tools as well as the fact that part of the game is still being optimized. While we’re waiting to update that information,...

Quintessa Swindell as Cyclone Photo: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures When Dwayne Johnson officially confirmed in 2014 that he’d be playing Black Adam in the DC Extended Universe, the Ice Bucket Challenge was still a thing and Pharrell was telling us all how happy he was. Now, finally, after eight...

As Dwayne Johnson often puts it, "the hierarchy of power in the DC Universe is about to change." That's because after years of hype-building and months of assorted and sundry promos, "Black Adam" is finally almost here. 

The latest DC film will introduce Johnson's ancient Egyptian antihero Teth-Adam, a man with god-like powers who's awoken in modern times, as well as the Justice League of America. It's set to hit theaters in October, but in the meantime, Warner Bros. has at least one more new trailer up its sleeve. Take a look at the latest preview below, and see if you can feel the power shift. 

A New Hero Arrives

We've seen plenty of "Black Adam" by now. First, there was a prologue-esque teaser voiced by Johnson back in 2020. Then last year's DC FanDome footage showed how a couple of explorers found Black Adam's tomb. Since then, we've already seen...

DC’s Black Adam touches down in theaters next month, marking the long-awaited arrival of Dwayne Johnson’s antihero with attitude. A lot is riding on the film’s release, and DC is sparing no expense in promoting one of the last bullets in the studio’s chamber before restructuring the Dceu from top to bottom. Thus, we have a collection of Black Adam character posters to enjoy, featuring the film’s exciting pantheon of heroes.

DC unleashed the new Black Adam character posters at a new trailer event on Wednesday, with the trailer’s release scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday). The new Black Adam character posters feature a dramatic look at Johnson as Black Adam alongside members of the Jsa, including Noah Centineo’s Atom Smasher, Pierce Brosnan’s Dr. Fate, Aldis Hodge’s Hawkman, and Quintessa Swindell’s Cyclone.

You can check out all the new Black Adam character...

This article contains Top Gun: Maverick spoilers.

It’s the ending you always want in a feel-good summer spectacle, and few endings are as feel-good as those in the Top Gun movies. This weekend’s much belated sequel certainly led audiences to believe that this would be the swan song for Capt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, a character Tom Cruise first played 36 years ago. Just about every superior he has in the Navy is eager to tell him that, no matter what, this tale marks his last mission before he’s permanently grounded.

Meanwhile, it’s heavily implied that the former Topgun champ pilots Maverick is training for a covert mission in an unspecified country are being prepared for a suicide mission. So when Maverick so impresses even the stick up Adm. Beau “Cyclone” Simpson’s ass, convincing him that Maverick should lead the suicide mission, few think he’ll be coming back alive.

Exclusive: After a turn on HBO’s In Treatment, and starring opposite Dwayne Johnson in Warner Bros/DC’s Black Adam, Quintessa Swindell is ascending to the lead role in Spyglass Media Group’s rock climbing thriller Deadpoint, Deadline can tell you first.

The story follows a young woman who sets out to complete the treacherous mountain climb that claimed her father’s life. Mid-journey, she stumbles upon a murder and becomes the target of a ruthless band of criminals who want to eliminate the only witness to their crime. Alone in the unforgiving wilderness, and clinging to a sheer rock wall, her only escape is up.

Freaks directing team Adam Stein & Zach Lipovsky will helm from a screenplay by Paul Haapaniemi (Jane By Design) with Good Fear Content’s Chris Bender and Jake Weiner producing.

Peter Oillataguerre, President of Production and Chris Stone, VP of Production,...

Val Kilmer is back as Iceman in the newest trailer for Paramount’s “Top Gun: Maverick,” and apparently, he’s the reason Maverick is becoming a teacher.

In the new footage, we meet the latest crop of the Navy’s top pilots, and according to one them, “Everyone here is the best there is.” So, naturally, they’re a bit cocky as they wonder who their new teacher is. Enter: Tom Cruise.

As we’ve learned in previous trailers, Maverick’s reputation precedes him. But Jon Hamm’s Cyclone wants to make one thing very clear: that reputation isn’t what got him the job.

“You are here at the request of Admiral Kazansky, aka Iceman,” he says coldly, as the footage gives a quick shot of present day Kilmer. “He seems to think that you have something left to offer the Navy. What that is, I can’t imagine.

One surprise announcement during DC Fandome’s “Black Adam” panel on Saturday was that the Justice Society of America will be introduced in the film. Dwayne Johnson, who is playing the titular Black Adam, was joined by his co-star Noah Centineo, who plays Black Adam’s foe Atom Smasher, to reveal the news.

In an animated tease, Hawkman, Doctor Fate and Cyclone were announced as Atom Smasher’s fellow Jsa members that will appear in the film.

“I have a knack for destroying bullies, but there are some who think I need help,” Johnson narrated as Black Adam. “Hawkman, Doctor Fate, and their new recruits: Cyclone and Atom Smasher. They call themselves the Justice Society, an organization that believes in fighting for truth and justice. Well, I’m going to teach them that the only beliefs I fight for are mine. Welcome to truth, justice and the Black Adam way.

Dwayne Johnson gave fans a taste of what his upcoming 2021 DC feature Black Adam will look like through animated concept drawings and confirming news today that the Justice Society of America characters Hawkman, Dr. Fate and Cyclone will be appearing in the film, alongside previously announced Atom Smasher (Noah Centineo).

Similar to James Wan’s Aquaman animated presentation at Comic-Con a few years ago before the pic was in production, the DC Fandome panel for Black Adam began with a sequence voiced over by Johnson, providing the the anti-hero’s origin story: “5,000 years ago, Kahndaq was a melting pot of magic and powers. Most of us had nothing except the chains around our necks. Kahndaq needed a hero; instead they got me. I did what needed to be done…and they imprisoned me for it. Now, 5000 years later, I’m free. And I give you my word…no one will ever stop me again.

Rider Jump! Rider Kick! Fans of Tokusatsu, especially classic Toku, are having a lot of reasons to celebrate. The biggest one is that the very first entry in the Kamen Rider franchise is now streaming on TokuSHOUTsu. All ninety-eight episodes of the first Kamen Rider series ever are streaming with English subtitles!

Click here to enter via our official giveaway page!

This is the first chance many fans have had to experience the classic series and we’re excited right along with them. To help fuel that excitement we’ve teamed up with TokuSHOUTsu to offer a prize package of three Kamen Rider Figuarts figures and a Kamen Rider poster! Recreate your favorite action-packed scenes and create some of your own — or just admire them on your shelf. The official description for those figures are below (and photos of them are above!)

Masked Rider Neo 2 “Kamen Rider”, Bandai S.H.

Revered progressive electronic act Tangerine Dream have collected previously unheard outtakes, live footage, 5.1 surround sound versions and newly remastered studio tracks for the upcoming box set In Search of Hades: The Virgin Recordings 1973 – 1979, out June 14th via Umc-Virgin. The 16-cd/2-Blu-Ray Ultra Deluxe version collects the band’s seven albums recorded for the Virgin label during their influential streak in the decade: Phaedra, Rubycon, Ricochet, Stratosfear, Encore, Cyclone and Force Majeure.

Also included are two discs of stereo outtakes from the Phaedra sessions at the Manor Studios in Oxfordshire, England,...

Filming is currently underway for Top Gun 2 and some new information has leaked about some of the awesome nicknames that the characters will have. The 1986 original includes the classic names Maverick, Goose, Iceman, Wolfman, Viper, Jester, Cougar, and Sundown. Director Joseph Kosinski is keeping that tradition alive for the sequel, which should make a lot of fans pretty happy to hear. In addition to the new nicknames, breakdowns of the characters have been released, shedding some more light on Top Gun 2.

The new casting breakdown for Top Gun 2 reveals that we're about to get introduced to the likes of Phoenix, Slayer, Payback, Fanboy, Warlock, Cyclone, Viking, Coyote, Lardo, Bob, and Harvard and Yale. Slayer is a pretty awesome throwback to the 80s and also the name of the world-famous thrash metal band. Warlock also has a pretty awesome 80s vibe to it as well and so does Lardo. But, who...

Stars: Tim Abell, Marliss Amiea, Catherine Annette, Richard Grieco, Erika Jordan, Tawny Kitaen, Rya Meyers, David Novak, Christine Nguyen, Bobby Rice, Don Scribner | Written by Fred Olen Ray, Andrew Helm | Directed by Fred Olen Ray

As a teen just getting into the world of low-budget horror movies, and straight to VHS fare, there were a handful of directors whose work I would buy and/or rent without fail and without any prior knowledge (besides the spiel on the back of the box) of what i was getting into. One of those directors was Fred Olen Ray, the genius behind such films as Scalps, Star Slammer, Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers, Evil Toons, Cyclone and the awesome Scream Queen Hot Tub Party. However in the intervening years it’s safe to say I haven’t had the urge to watch as many of his flicks as I did in the 80s/90s heyday...

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Moon Knight is joining the McU with a TV series on Disney+. To say Marc Spector has a complicated history would be an understatement.

Since Moon Knight was created by Doug Moench and Don Perlin in 1975’s Werewolf by Night #32, the Fist of Khonshu has been a fixture of the Marvel Universe. Through it all, Marc Spector has swapped identities, costumes, and supporting casts. But the one motif that has stayed constant with Moon Knight is the very thing that sets him apart from Batman and other caped avengers: he suffers from severe mental health issues but still fights for justice and it has made the character unique in Marvel’s pantheon. There have been a number of talented creators that tried to find the key to Moon Knight’s publishing success, but few have ever really managed to bring Moon Knight to mainstream success.

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Odd List Simon Brew 15 Nov 2013 - 07:08

Lots of films are dedicated to, or in memory of someone. But it's not always clear why. We've been finding out...

Back when Breaking Bad returned for its final batch of episodes in August 2013, it had a dedication at the end of it. The card read 'Dedicated to our friend Kevin Cordasco'. As it turned out, Kevin Cordasco was a 16-year old who had been battling cancer for seven years, who had met both Bryan Cranston and Vince Gilligan. Cordasco died before he could ever get to see the episode dedicated to him.

I found this such a moving story, that it got me wondering about the dedications that appear on films, and what the story behind them was. After all, the dedications are there for a reason. What I uncovered was some funny stories, mainly extremely sad ones, and some extremely moving dedications.

Hammer and Horror Film Day!

Saturday November the 9th ( 10am – 5pm )

Central Hall Westminster.

Storey’s Gate, Westminster, London SW1H 9Nh

UK’s longest running film fair and convention.

Now in it’s 40th year!

The Convention presents dealers from all over the UK, Europe, Us ,

Canada and South America.

Specialising in rare original film memorabilia and collectables.

Taking place six times a year these are truly unique events for anyone with an interest in films!

With actors and director’s signings, illustrated talks, retrospectives and film screenings taking place through out the day.

Items covering the history of cinema can be found. From the silents to the present.

From rare items of the 1920’s to new releases and the latest heart throb.

Among the many different field of cinema covered at the show is – Classic Hollywood, horror films, sci-fi, the best of British and European cinema as we as cult tv!

Welcome back to This Week In Discs! As always, if you see something you like, click on the image to buy it. The Big Picture Paul (Romain Duris) is a successful lawyer with a wife and two beautiful kids, but something is amiss in his marriage. He envies his neighbor Greg’s casual freedoms, but when he discovers his wife has been loving Greg in some far more physical ways, a conversation between the two men leads to an incident that sends Paul running for his life. This French thriller is based on a novel by Douglas Kennedy, and as they did with Harlan Coben’s Tell No One, the result is a far more literate thriller than we would probably get from Hollywood. Duris is a fantastic actor, and he invests Paul with passion and emotional intensity as his mistake leads to a life he’s always wanted but was afraid to attempt. The...

February 2009 began on a sad note for many vampire lovers and horror fans with the death of iconic genre legend Robert Quarry. If there was one actor capable of equalling Christopher Lee’s immortal performance as Dracula it was Quarry as the evil Count Yorga. A veteran of stage and TV, Quarry was set to become a major horror star of the seventies, but his film career faded rapidly, a situation not helped by a terrible run of bad luck that nearly cost him his life. Despite never achieving the movie stardom he deserved, his enigmatic turn as the sardonic vampire lord has given him cult immortality.

The son of a doctor, Robert Walter Quarry was born in Fresno, California on 3 November 1925. He spent his early years in Santa Rosa, Northern California, where he excelled in most high school sports, especially swimming. Quarry, who had an Iq of 168, became interested in acting through his grandmother,...

Organizers for this year's Siren Music Festival has just announced its first few artists confirmed for the line-up. The two-stage event faced a closure threat after the Astroland amusement park, where it takes place every year, shut down last year.

Veteran band Built To Spill, The Raveonettes, Frightened Rabbit and more are scheduled to perform at the event at Coney Island on Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 12:00 noon - 9:00 p.m.

The Grand Duchy, Monotonix and Micachu & The Shapes are also on the bill for the event. This free, all day, all ages music festival will feature international, national and local bands and DJs performing on two outdoor stages in historic Coney Island.

The Siren Festival is an all-day all-ages affair that typically takes place next to the famous Cyclone rollercoaster, the only remnant of Astroland amusement park that was sold to developers last year.

Gladiators will kick off in the New Year with six new "unstoppable" elite athletes under Wolf's management. The 56-year-old will take his place as leader of the pack when the revitalised endurance show's second series begins on Sky1 in January. Joining his team are newcomers Amazon, Cyclone, Doom, Goliath, Siren and Warrior. 'The Wolfman' appeared on the ITV version of the programme between 1992 and 1999 and made a comeback for the one-off Gladiators: The Legends Return, following the programme's resurrection earlier this year. Warning contestants to be on their guard, (more)...