Tom Holland
Coverage of Tom Holland in the Nexus archive.
- 'The Dark Knight' warned us about mass surveillance. In 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' it's a punchline.
The use of illegal facial recognition technology by Spider-Man in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has ignited a debate about surveillance culture. Critics noted that, unlike "The Dark Knight," which presented such technology as a serious ethical dilemma and subsequently destroyed it, the new movie treats mass monitoring casually through a quip. This shift has drawn criticism from fans and political scientists alike.
- You can't escape ads for the new Spider-Man movie — even in your BMW
BMW is displaying promotional ads for the new 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' movie in its vehicles as part of a collaboration with Marvel. The ad includes a banner, full-screen animation, and ambient lighting changes, appearing in around 70 markets until August 10. Some online critics called the marketing tactic 'disappointing' and 'cheapens BMW.'