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Video game adaptations may just be a most wretched group of movies in all of cinema. The sheer number of bad films based on or inspired by video games is appalling. German shlockmeister Uwe Böll alone has made enough bad video game movies to fill an entire list. But things may finally be changing. There are four video game movies set to premiere in 2016. This spring will see the release of kid-friendly animated films Ratchet and Clank and The Angry Birds Movie, both based on popular game franchises....

Turning a book into a movie is hard work no matter what. It’s even more difficult when the novel has a huge, loyal following. One such instance? The Twilight Saga. With the series spanning four lengthy books, there’s a lot of ground to cover, so it’s understandable that the movies’ directors had to change some things or completely leave plot points out. As with any novel-to-big screen situation, there are bound to be scenes left on the cutting room floor....

Whether it’s pulse-pounding action or gut-wrenching drama, movies only succeed if they keep audiences glues to what they’re putting in the spotlight. At least, that’s the plan. But what happens when a movie’s best jokes, weirdest scenes, or wittiest references are being made where nobody should be looking? Here are Screen Rant’s 10 Hilarious Details in the Background of Movies. Mr. Nanny Our list proves that a background actor or extra can give a movie something special, but when Hulk Hogan’s adventure in babysitting ends, there’s only one thing viewers will ask: was that guy throwing his dog into a lake?...

A TV show will often undergo minor rewrites and additions over the course of its production, which is to be expected, as it can be difficult to tell is scenes are working until the actors are standing in front of cameras. There have been times when a TV show undergoes a major change during its production, either due to a conscious decision on behalf of its creators or due to some outside influence that has forced the producers to move in a different direction....

The first major consideration that most producers have to make when adapting a superhero comic book into a movie is how the costumes will look. The average superhero or supervillain has a brightly colored costume, as they look more impressive in an artistic medium, but those same costumes don’t always translate well on film. The X-Men movies did away with the colorful costumes in the first movie by replacing them with black uniforms....

Spike Lee is one of the greatest American filmmakers in the history of cinema. The Brooklyn-born auteur writes, directs, produces, and often acts in his own films, a trend that began back when he was just a twenty-something indie filmmaker trying to make a name for himself. And that he did. The phrase “A Spike Lee Joint” has become synonymous with his brand in such iconic films as Do The Right Thing, Malcolm X, She’s Gotta Have It, BlacKkKlansman, and several others....

Romance is an essential part of life. Even the most cynical among us attempt to woo someone they admire. It doesn’t always work, but one can never blame someone for trying, as long as the gesture isn’t some form of harassment or in bad taste. Given that it is such a big part of life, one can be sure that romance makes up for a good chunk of cinema, from films centering solely around a developing relationship to love interest side plots in other genres....

With Disney’s multibillion-dollar acquisition of 21st Century Fox, Marvel Studios has acquired the rights to the X-Men and the Fantastic Four, so as soon as Kevin Feige can figure out the narrative strategy, we’ll be seeing them join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The MCU has yet to make a major misstep in adapting a Marvel character for the screen, but the Fantastic Four characters have proven very tricky to get right on the big screen in the past....

In a month’s time, audiences will be clamoring for seats to the latest movie in theX-Men franchise. Bryan Singer has gone on record calling Apocalypse a rebirth of the franchise with younger, newer characters. With plans to extend the X-Men cinematic universe with Gambit andDeadpool 2 in the works, it’s only logical that not everybody will stick around for future installments. Going out with a bang is the only way we foresee any of these superheroes exiting....

Whether fans love them or love to hate them, Game of Thrones has introduced a sprawling cast of magnificent characters. The scope of HBO’s fantasy epic is enormous, and the production value of the series is the best that TV has probably ever seen. The show would be nothing, however, without charming and likable figures like Daenerys Targaryen, Arya Stark and, of course, Tyrion Lannister. Yet there are more than a few characters who get nowhere near that upper echelon of awesome....

For decades, there was a chasm between television and movie actors, with the vast majority of stars sticking to their respective medium. However, that gap has begun to close over the past few years. Nowadays, an actor or actress can be seen in both movie and TV roles at the same time. The change could be due to television’s increased production quality, limited episodic commitments, or increased salaries. Going based off a recent report of salary estimations, we’d go with the latter....

Saving the world, sipping martinis, snapping necks — it’s all in a day’s work for MI6 00 agent, James Bond. Since 1962 (or 1953 if you’re counting the novels), 007 has been saving the world on screen with equal parts chaos and charisma, swapping actors every few films, but maintaining a consistently British je ne sais quoi (which just so happens to include a considerable amount of violence). But no matter how classic this character may be in the world of movie espionage, he’s not alone....

30 Rock was the kind of great sitcom that was able to draw humor from all points of view, including the ultra-rich, old school conservative opinions of Jack Donaghy. For seven seasons, Jack offered advice to Liz, Tracy, Jenna, and Kenneth, and while it wasn’t always the best advice, it would usually help them get where they needed to be. Over the years, Jack gave fans a variety of great quotes that encompass his signature personality, one that could be incredibly serious, but also just as goofy and unhinged as the rest of the TGS staff....

Stories discussed in this episode: Apple releases iOS 14.7.1 with fix for Apple Watch unlock bug, more Ted Lasso season two premiere sets new viewership record for Apple TV+ Gurman: Face ID coming to Macs, all iPhones and iPads within a ‘couple of years’ Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn Google Play Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!...

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Star of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Chloe Bennet - who plays Daisy Johnson aka Quake - said she would love another Secret Warriors episode in the series. Bennet’s character, who started off her journey on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as the hacker known as Skye, has evolved from a new member of the team to a fully fledged S.H.I.E.L.D. agent and powerful Inhuman. As part of her character arc in season 3, Daisy spent much of her time helping Inhumans that had only recently undergone Terrigenesis, and some of those powered individuals joined her on a short-lived team known as the Secret Warriors....

The 80s were a magical time of shopping malls, Rock-N-Roll, family values, and Saturday morning cartoons. They were also filled to the brim with horror films of all shapes and sizes. The fashion wasn’t the only thing terrifying to spawn from the 80s. Many filmmakers were hard at work crafting creepy masterpieces to captivate moviegoers. The end result featured a slew of films that looked visually horrifying, built-up by special effects and absolutely gruesome sequences....

I won’t waste my time in this intro explaining how important Dean’s car—lovingly referred to as the Metallicar by fans—is to the Supernatural fandom because I’m assuming I’m preaching to the choir right now. Only die-hard SPN fans would click on this article, so let’s get right down to it! The iconic 1967 Chevrolet Impala was originally discovered by car coordinator Jeff Budnick, and has been through 14 seasons of crashes, burger-eating, sexy times, and, you know, a little thing called Armageddon....

Deadpool, a fan-favorite character among comic book lovers, has a lot of unexpected layers. The complexity of this anti-hero means almost anyone to connect with him on some level, even if he’s a little rough around the edges. Many fans like the character for his sharp mouth and his habit of breaking the fourth wall to talk to the audience, but there is much more to the costumed crimefighter also known as Wade Wilson....

While many sitcoms like to rely on stunt casting of super-famous actors for their guest stars (see Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt on Friends, Oprah and Steve Martin on 30 Rock, etc.), Seinfeld, for the most part, proved you didn’t need a big name to have a truly memorable guest character. So many anonymous character actors walked onto that stage, killed it, and went on to their next thing. Sometimes they were invited back a few more times....