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Summer is nearly upon us, and for some, that means summer vacation. For others, it means remembering when you used to have summer vacation. Either way, summer is a time when we would like to take a break and hopefully travel. You have worked hard this year, endured snowstorms and rainy days, and still went to work like a pro. The last thing you want to do now is walk to work sweating in the scorching heat, when you could use some precious vacation days to lie on a beach and glisten....

With the release of Civil War and the launch of its ‘Phase Three,’ the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues its dominance of the movie landscape. Civil War has primed audiences for multiple new characters who’ll prove increasingly important in upcoming movies, and there are plenty more significant characters that will turn up in films like Doctor Strange, Black Panther, and Spider-Man: Homecoming. Some characters that’ll show up in upcoming movies will have a significant impact on the future of the MCU – heroes and villains which will play major roles in the development of future films will be introduced over the next few years, as the series continues to adapt and change over time....

We’re halfway through 2018 and we’ve already had some awesome movies. In case you’ve just crawled out from under a rock, here’s a very brief rundown. Marvel continued their streak with Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War, which both made practically all the money at the box office. Not only that, but we’ve had the long-awaited sequel to the Incredibles, a second slice of Deadpool and a return to Jurassic World....

The Deadliest Catch is one of the most successful reality shows ever made. The Discovery Channel stumbled upon greatness when they started capturing the real-life drama aboard crabbing boats in the Bering Strait during the Alaskan king, Opilio and Bairdi crab fishing seasons. Crews constantly have to battle fierce and inhospitable environments in the hopes of striking it rich. Waves toss about boats as if they were toys and, with one false move, heavy machinery could sweep a crewmember out to sea at any moment....

While the reviews for Suicide Squad were mostly mixed to negative, one thing that most critics agreed was good about the film was Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn. While Harley was always a popular character, Robbie’s portrayal was good enough to convince Warner Bros. that a solo Harley Quinn should be greenlit for production. Now that the Harley Quinn movie is moving forward, the question now is - what is the film actually going to be about?...

They say a hero is only as good as its villain and in the case of the Final Fantasy franchise, they are a lot of both to choose from. Most role-playing games are known for their roster of ogres, dragons, goblins, and other fantastical creatures, but since the series debuted in 1987, Final Fantasy has produced a number of monsters and villains that have become fan favorites over the years. In fact, some have become so iconic within the Final Fantasy series that fans consider it an absolute necessity to include them in every installment....

It’s no secret that the Guardians of the Galaxy series has become one of the most popular movie franchises in cinema today. Both the original movie and its sequel earned around $800 million at the worldwide box office, and the characters also appeared in the $2 billion-grossing blockbuster Avengers: Infinity War. One of the best parts about Guardians of the Galaxy is their ensemble of characters. Characters like Star-Lord and Groot have become beloved superheroes, despite being generally unknown in the superhero fanbase only five years ago....

Spider-Man is a character that is on many minds right now. Part of that is because of his constant popularity: we are at a point where companies like Sony are confident in releasing standalone films based on Spider-Man’s villains, even if those movies don’t directly feature Spider-Man (we’re looking at you, Venom). Spider-Man also played a prominent role in Avengers: Infinity War, showcasing just how heroic he could be and making us all cry a bit as our heroes lost their initial struggle against Thanos....

Superman and Goku are two of the strongest heroes in pop culture. Both characters are one of the last survivors of an extinct planet who find a true home on Earth. Instead of considering themselves above others due to their superior strength, Kal-El and Kakarot both assimilate to human values and come to view themselves as defenders of innocent life. The two alien warriors have a lot of unique character traits that distinguish them, but they are also dedicated champions of justice who have no problem sacrificing themselves for the greater good....

Whether you’re a kid or an adult, watching cartoons is fun. For some of us, watching animated shows on a Saturday morning is a nostalgic memory we hold dear to our hearts, and even as grown-ups, there’s still something so reassuring and comforting about sitting down with a good cartoon show. Nowadays, there’s such a huge variety of cartoons for all ages, from kid-oriented programs, to more mature ones like Archer and Rick and Morty....

The Big Bang Theory may be in the midst of its final season, but the series has provided laughs since 2007. Most people know the general gist of the show, which is about a group of nerds who become friends with the girl next door. The Big Bang Theory was co-created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady and stars Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, and Kunal Nayyar. Over the years, the showrunners have included new characters, new storylines, and new gags, but the show was always revolved around Leonard, Sheldon, Howard, Raj, and Penny....

Marvel movies usually do a great job in bringing to life those intriguing and indelible characters from their vast comic book library to the big screen. The filmmakers have been able to cast the right actors and actresses to take on the iconic superhero roles, along with finding the perfect talent to support them. This includes the big-screen Marvel couples who have either found love or looking for it in the universe....

The Other Way star Evelin Villega defended her reason behind why she doesn’t feel the need to have children with fiancé Cory. Evelin was faced with backlash after the show revealed that she and her fiancé chose not have children. There was conflict on the show when Evelin confronted Cory’s family about certain relationship expectations in Ecuadorian culture. However, when she explained that it’s expected for the husband to provide for the wife in Ecuadorian culture, Cory’s mother chimed in about woman being expected to have children, which led to Evelin explaining that motherhood wasn’t in her plans....

Developer Serif teased a major overhaul for its Affinity creative suite last week and today V2 of the software is officially available. Arriving with a totally redesigned UI with “hundreds of performance enhancements and workflow improvements,” Affinity V2 aims to be “everything you want in a creative suite.” Serif launched the Affinity overhaul today for desktop and iPad and it’s made pricing for both individuals and businesses subscription-free. Along with that, it’s offering universal bundles of both the desktop and iPad Affinity apps at a one-time price as well as selling them individually....

James Bond has captivated audiences for over half a century. Created by Ian Fleming in 1953, the character has the longest running franchise in film history at 24 installments and counting. And it’s easy to see why: the songs, gadgets, villains, and heroic stunts provide the perfect recipe for big screen entertainment. Bond the benchmark of cool, whether seducing the opposite sex or being particular about his martinis. But there’s more to James Bondthan box office sales, and the franchise has also connected with fans through comic strips and video games....

In our age of Rotten Tomatoes and instant Twitter reviews, it’s easy to immediately decide whether or not to see a movie. Whether the reviews are positive or negative, a consensus is only a click away. But before the Internet rose to prominence, the only way to know if a movie was good before seeing it was to trust movie critics, or usually, one movie critic. The one that wrote for whatever newspaper or magazine you happened to read....

Superheroes are famously resilient beings, but there’s one thing that none of them are impervious to: outdated references appearing in their big screen adventures. Sure, a guy like Superman might be able to move faster than a speeding bullet – but that’s nothing compared to how quickly comic book movies start to look dated post-release.What causes superhero movies to age so quickly? It could be that the filmmakers were trying to be super savvy by paying lip service to a contemporary pop culture fad that’s long since passed....

The third installment of the rebooted Star Trek films,Star Trek Beyond, hits theaters this July, and we might as well address the elephant in the room. After the trailer dropped, fans were, to say the least, disappointed. This doesn’t look like your dad’s Star Trek, but whereas 2010’s Star Trek was a refreshing reintroduction to the main characters, fans are aching for a return to a more grounded version of the franchise at this point....

Since the dawn of the 21st Century, movies based on Marvel Comics properties have become commonplace on the silver screen. In most of them there’s been at least one common thread, a cameo from legendary comic book creator, Stan Lee. But who is Stan Lee? You may know him as a creator and the king of cameos, but do you know these facts about the man behind characters such as The Incredible Hulk, The Amazing Spider-Man, and the Fantastic Four?...

While Star Wars Episode VIII is two years away and without an official title, we still have Rogue One to look forward to. The first Star Wars anthology film dropping this December centers on the Rebels who first steal the plans that lead to the Death Star’s destruction. The prequel/spinoff is being directed by Gareth Edwards, a relative newcomer in the filmmaking industry. Aside from his recent reboot of Godzilla and his independent sci-fi film Monsters, Edwards is relatively untested, which makes Disney’s decision to give him their first spinoff movie all the more intriguing....