Samantha Nelson

1 week ago | polygon.com | Samantha Nelson

28 Years Later might be the third entry in the horror series, but the moody film feels like it could be a standalone work – right up until its final moments. The post-apocalyptic coming-of-age story from director Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) and writer Alex Garland (Civil War) plays with time and perspective, only revealing the importance of its first scene with a cliffhanger ending that sets up the next film in a new planned trilogy.

1 week ago | polygon.com | Samantha Nelson

Each week on Polygon, we round up the most notable new releases to streaming and VOD, highlighting the biggest and best new movies for you to watch at home. After nearly 15 years, the Final Destination horror franchise returned to theaters last month with Final Destination: Bloodlines from Freaks writer-directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein. The film about death pursuing an entire family is available to rent for the first time this weekend.

1 week ago | consumergoods.com | Samantha Nelson

Consumers are shifting their purchasing habits due to concerns about rising grocery prices. Drawing on insights from more than 6,000 consumers across the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East, a report from Blue Yonder found that 49% blamed new tariffs for driving up prices. Shoppers are seeking ways to offset costs primarily by buying fewer groceries, with one-third saying they’d cut back on alcohol.

1 week ago | polygon.com | Samantha Nelson

2002’s 28 Days Later objectively revitalized the zombie genre through fast-paced action and human drama. In fact, director Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) and writer Alex Garland (Civil War) inspired so many imitators that it’s hard to believe there could be more life to wring out of the survivors of a viral apocalypse being hunted by the infected. Yet with 28 Years Later, Boyle and Garland have once again produced a remarkable, surreal film by stretching and evolving the genre’s tropes.

1 week ago | consumergoods.com | Samantha Nelson

PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta and Tesco CEO Ken Murphy will serve as co-chairs of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) for the next two years, taking over as leadership of the CEO-led organization for manufacturers and retailers from Ahold Delhaize president and CEO Frans Muller and Mondelez International CEO Dirk Van de Put. “Over the next two years, I’m committed to growing our reach and relevance locally, while expanding our network globally,” Murphy said in a statement.