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The third installment of the Now You See Me franchise is an entertaining but exhausting mix of elaborate illusions, new and old characters, and complex plots, with Rosamund Pike delivering a standout villain performance, though it offers fewer surprises and tricks than previous entries.
'Now You See Me: Now You Don't' is a playful and entertaining third installment in the magic-heist series, featuring an expanded team of illusionists, led by Jesse Eisenberg, who pull off elaborate tricks and heists with a mix of humor, action, and deception, culminating in a metaphysical twist that celebrates the art of illusion.
The Boston Celtics overcame a slow start to beat the Orlando Magic 111-107, with key contributions from unlikely heroes like Payton Pritchard, Luka Garza, and Jordan Walsh, highlighting strong bench performance and individual standout moments in a crucial road victory.
The Chicago Bulls have emphasized increased physical play this season, which paid off with a strong fourth-quarter defensive effort and a 110-98 win against the Magic, despite missing key player Coby White. The team focused on improving their physicality and transition play, leading to a well-rounded team performance with seven players in double figures and a dominant bench contribution.
The article discusses how artificial intelligence is impacting the perception of magic and the traditional aspects of journalism, with a focus on digital subscriptions to the Financial Times and the changing landscape of media consumption.
Quantic Dream is developing Spellcasters Chronicles, a multiplayer game blending deckbuilding, real-time strategy, and third-person action, featuring diverse magic user characters and large-scale summons, with gameplay focused on team battles to destroy opponent lifestones. The game shows promise with its mechanics and lore, but its success will depend on gameplay feel and balance, with beta sessions upcoming for further testing.
Disney announced a new animated film titled 'Hexed,' set to premiere in fall 2026, about a teenage boy and his mom discovering his magical powers and a secret magical world, with directors Josie Trinidad and Jason Hand.
Absolum, a stylish beat 'em up roguelike game featuring hand-drawn visuals and magical combat, is set to release on Nintendo Switch on October 9, 2025. Players can choose from four rebels, including the frog wizard Brome, to stop the Sun King Azra, with gameplay emphasizing repeated runs and diverse combat options.
The article ranks the top six moves of the NBA offseason, highlighting the Clippers' depth additions, Thunder's extension strategy, Rockets' acquisition of Kevin Durant, Nuggets' trade for Cam Johnson, Magic's trade for Desmond Bane, and Hawks' draft trade with the Pelicans, emphasizing strategic team improvements and future potential.
Paolo Banchero has signed a five-year max contract extension with the Orlando Magic worth up to $287 million, reflecting his importance to the team's future as a key player and franchise cornerstone, despite some injury setbacks.
The Celtics traded the No. 32 pick to the Magic, who signed rookie Noah Penda to a four-year, $8.7 million deal, signaling the Celtics' strategy to shed salary and avoid luxury tax penalties by selecting later-round players with smaller guaranteed contracts, rather than paying higher guaranteed deals to early second-round picks.
The Orlando Magic have agreed to a one-year, $7 million deal with veteran guard Tyus Jones, marking their first move in NBA free agency. Jones, entering his 11th season, brings experience and stability to the backcourt, and has a history of strong assist-to-turnover ratios. The Magic have also made other roster adjustments, including acquiring Desmond Bane and drafting new players, as they reshape their team for the upcoming season.
The Orlando Magic selected Jase Richardson from Michigan State with the No. 25 pick in the NBA Draft, adding a sharpshooting guard to their roster as part of their 'win-now' strategy. Richardson, whose father Jason Richardson played in the NBA, is praised for his shooting, basketball IQ, and toughness. The Magic traded their original No. 16 pick to acquire Desmond Bane and still hold two second-round picks, with key roster decisions upcoming.
The Orlando Magic traded four first-round picks and additional assets to the Memphis Grizzlies for Desmond Bane, a skilled guard, as part of a move to bolster their team for a potential playoff run, reflecting their belief in contending in the Eastern Conference.
The Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies executed a significant trade involving Desmond Bane, with the Magic acquiring him for multiple first-round picks and players, reflecting their desire to build a contender around their core, while Memphis aimed to reset and gain assets for future retooling. The trade highlights contrasting team strategies: Orlando's willingness to overpay for a shooter to address their weaknesses, and Memphis's focus on cap flexibility and future assets to remain competitive.