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is the new streaming home of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor as part of a multiyear deal. This year's prize is going to Kevin Hart, who is being honored for his "extraordinary contributions to the genre and his impressive achievements across comedy, film and television." The likes of Dave Chappelle, Jimmy Fallon, Tiffany Haddish, Regina Hall, Chelsea Handler, Nelly, Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld are set to pay tribute to Hart (and perhaps roast him a bit) at the ceremony. For what it's worth, Hart with Netflix…

Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore is getting a controller worthy of its inspiration — for better or worse. The upcoming game, a spiritual successor to the infamous 1993 Zelda titles for the Philips CD-i, will launch with a limited edition controller that resembles one of the largely forgotten system’s original remotes.Developer Seedy Eye Software (a homophone for “CD-i software”) says using the controller on “Classic Controls” mode will let you “play Arzette, as it might have played back in 1993.” That’s when the title’s…

In the cultural tradition of many peoples, tattoos have had a sacred meaning for many centuries, but today, permanent body drawings usually serve two main functions: decoration and memory. By getting their body inked, modern people often want to honor people, places or events that had special meaning for them.For example, the user u/iLoveMnMs33, the author of the story we’ll tell you today, got a tattoo to honor the memory of her late son and husband. And who would have thought that three years later, this tattoo would…

Every year, io9 pays solemn tribute to actors, directors, artists, composers, writers, creators, and other icons in the realms of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy that have passed. Let us celebrate their everlasting impact on genre together. Here are the luminaries whose work has impacted the lives of so many and will live…Read more... Every year, io9 pays solemn tribute to actors, directors, artists, composers, writers, creators, and other icons in the realms of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy that have passed. Let us…

The Game Awards 2023 concluded last night, with Baldur’s Gate 3 taking home the trophy for Game of the Year. It was a big moment for Larian, and during the winner’s speech, studio head Swen Vincke took time to honor those who put in so many hours and work, especially those who couldn’t see this award. “Along the way, we lost quite a few people also, so we want to dedicate this to all the people that we lost,” Vincke said, specifically citing lead cinematic artist Jim Southworth, who died last month. It was a touching…

The Academy Museum Gala returned for its third year on Sunday night, honoring Meryl Streep, Michael B. Jordan, Oprah Winfrey and Sofia Coppola among an A-list group of guests. The Los Angeles event — which was originally scheduled for Oct. 14 but was delayed until December following Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel — serves as the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ marquee annual fundraiser, raising vital funds to support museum exhibitions, education initiatives and public programming; it has also…

Watching Reyna Tropical evolve over the years felt like watching two best friends, connected almost in a psychic way through their deeply personal lyrics and love for their heritage. They have embodied the word tropical to its very core, with breezy beats, upbeat guitar riffs, and psychedelic  electro-cumbia sounds.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywh6j2QOrig For years, the duo was made up of Mexican expats Fabi Reyna and Nectali Díaz, known as Sumo.  Reyna is the founder of She Shreds Media (formerly She…

Tiana’s Palace, revealed as the dream-come-true restaurant at the end of Disney’s The Princess and the Frog, actually exists. In New Orleans, African American cuisine pioneer and community builder Leah Chase—Disney’s real-life inspiration for Tiana—ran Dooky Chase’s with her family, leaving a lasting legacy that has impacted generations.Spoilers of the Week | June 3rdDuring io9's Disney Imagineering trip with Disney Parks to celebrate Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, we were hosted by Stella Chase, honorary Imagineer on the…

Honoring our fallen heroes …Working on a nuclear option for space travel …And the next crewed mission to the space station … A few of the stories to tell you about – This Week at <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="<div class=glossaryItemTitle>NASA</div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Established in 1958, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an independent agency of the United States Federal Government that succeeded the National…

Hi, I’m arts writer Deborah Vankin, filling in for Carolina Miranda this week.A 5-year-old public sculpture, honoring a Persian emperor of 2,600 years ago, is now tragically timely.The 2017 sculpture, “Freedom: A Shared Dream,” sits on Santa Monica Boulevard in Century City, featuring gold and silver concentric cylinders made of stainless steel. It shimmers in the sunlight and glows, with LED lights, at night. It’s by British artist Cecil Balmond and was commissioned by the L.A. nonprofit Farhang Foundation, which…