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Resident Evil: The Final Chapter is hitting theaters this weekend, and you would think from its title that it will be the last time director Paul W.S. Anderson and star Milla Jovovich would return to the movies increasingly loosely based on the survival-horror video games. But we’ve been around long enough to know that just calling something the last one is no guarantee. We’re usually sorry to see a beloved franchise go – or relieved/apathetic to see one we don’t like go away....

Almost exactly 16 years ago, the now-defunct WB network premiered Gilmore Girls, a dramedy focused on the unique mother-daughter relationship of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, and their small town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut. As soon as it hit screens, the independent, fast-talking ladies became the envy of every teenage girl. It was the Lorelais against the world, and while they often attracted the attentions of men, their loyalty was always to each other....

Having pinned down the 15 Best Movie Posters of the 1980s, we now move on to the decade of the ’90s. While the ’80s gave us some amazing traditional illustrated posters, the 1990s was a transitional decade where studios and marketing companies started to rely heavily on photography. Prints and advertising (P&A) campaigns would key focus towards TV commercials more than ever before. Artists like Drew Struzan and John Alvin were looked as luxuries, as graphic designers and photo-illustration became the norm....

It’s a shame that the new theatrical release The Edge of Seventeen has had a relatively weak showing at the box office, since it’s one of the most perceptive coming-of-age films in years. Starring Hailee Steinfeld as an angst-ridden teenager, it’s also one of those movies that truly seems to understand high school. In that regard, it’s not alone, as numerous other pictures have successfully captured at least some facet of what it’s like to be a student coping with classes, cliques, peer pressure, and other academic hurdles....

My Giant Life is a show about really uninteresting characters who just happen to be abnormally tall. There’s nothing wrong with that mind you– everyone has a place, even if they’re constantly having to duck under overpasses and are randomly jumping into street ball games to swat down any fool who tries to drain the three. Seriously, though, this might as well be called TLC Presents Tall People Doing The Exact Same Things That All The Other Stars of Our Shows Do, but we’re guessing that title is a bit too long to post in the corner to promote the next upcoming episode....

Once of the best aspects of gaming is invading a dungeon. This usually involves battling monsters, stealing treasure, evading traps and surviving the harsh environment. The dungeon isn’t something new to video games, as they are a popular location used in tabletop games. They are even part of the title of Dungeons & Dragons, which should explain how central they are to the concept of the game. Not all dungeons are created equally, however....

Keeping a television show on the air is a delicate balancing act. As a creator, you have to worry about remaining true to your vision, while pleasing studio execs and keeping fans happy. The plot has to be spooled out over time, so as not to burn out material too quickly, but keep things moving at an entertaining pace. These days, there is certainly no shortage of excellent TV, with more fresh content always on the way....

When the 2014 Guardians of the Galaxy movie was announced, there wasn’t a lot of fanfare or expectation – even from the moderate comic book fans. Despite being revived in 2008, the superteam hadn’t made huge waves in the Marvel Comics universe, even though they’d been around since the 1960s. Several creative teams have tried and failed over the years to capture the magic and potential of this loosely associated, wildly varying group of characters from all around the universe....

Scenes and sequences are cut from movies for a variety of different reasons. Sometimes the scene doesn’t fit with the pacing of the movie, other times it changes the tone of the movie, and most of the time, it’s simply because the film is too long. These scenes are then pushed to the bonus features of a DVD, the abyss of YouTube, or tucked away forever in a vault. The DC’s vault of lost and abandoned scenes contains a long list of deleted scenes that offer everything from fan service to random unnecessary nonsense....

One of the most popular shows of the mid-’90s and the early 2000s, Friends took the world by storm by becoming an unexpectedly massive hit - a big enough deal that it turned the six actors at its core into massive stars. We’re guessing that everyone involved was perfectly happy to be associated with their beloved characters. With such a mammoth series it can be near impossible for things not to fall through the cracks....

Sponsored by Chargeasap: Get a special preorder deal on the new 25,000 mAh Flash Pro Plus portable charger. Stories discussed in this episode: Apple redesigns online store and brings back dedicated ‘store’ tab Apple to expand iPhone, iPad, and Mac monthly financing to Canada with Affirm partnership Apple expands support for student IDs in Apple Wallet to new schools in the US and Canada Enjoy the podcast?: Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller...

Stories discussed in this episode: Exclusive: Apple planning redesigned iPad mini with A15 processor, USB-C port, more Apple hunting large TV+ production site in Los Angeles, could exceed half a million square feet Bloomberg: Apple decides to postpone return to office by at least a month 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!...

The Information posts a lengthy feature on the development of the Apple mixed reality headset, which could be publicly announced soon as Bloomberg reports Apple has recently demoed the device to its board of directors. Benjamin and Zac also wish for an iCloud-aware Time Machine backup solution, discuss the new Pride Band and watch face, and look at the latest announcements regarding Apple’s in-person WWDC event. Sponsored by Lumin Skin: Level up your skincare game with Lumin Skin today!...

Adobe announced today its new Photoshop Elements 2022 and Premiere Elements 2022. These releases offer new AI-powered features for users to get more creative with photos and videos. Adobe Photoshop Elements 2022 highlights There’s plenty to be excited about in the new Adobe Photoshop Elements 2022. Here are the key features: Instantly turn photos into art: It’ll be possible to choose from different artistic effects inspired by famous works of art to apply to a photo;...

[This is a review of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 4, episode 11. There will be SPOILERS.] – Since returning from its midseason break, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has refocused on the main S.H.I.E.L.D. team. Whereas the first run of episodes in season 4 split their time between the organization under the new leadership of Director Jeffrey Mace (Jason O’Mara) and Robbie Reyes aka Ghost Rider (Gabriel Luna), the second half of Agents of S....

Fez is perhaps the greatest character on That 70s Show due to his effortless charm and exotic mystery. In a way, he is the glue that brings all of the friends in Eric Forman’s basement to life. There’s Donna (the voice of reason), Eric, (the star wars nerd), Kelso, (the loveable doofus), Jackie (the spoiled princess) and Hyde (the rock n’ roll rebel). But what would all of them be without the good-hearted and often hilariously inappropriate Fez in their circle?...

Movies get announced almost daily. From that moment, they spend time in various phases from conception to release - if they make it to the theater, on home release, or a streaming service at all. Some films don’t get past the idea stage or the verbal pitch to someone of influence in the movie industry. Thus, a project is either considered in development or a rumor. Science fiction films often last longer in development than other genres of film - with the exception of fantasy - mainly because of the time it takes to complete visual effects....

Remember back when The Discovery Channel was actually about science stuff? You know, like birds, bees, archaeology, plants, and outer space? We really don’t either. Sure, they squeeze that stuff in there outside of prime time viewing, but the biggest series on the network these days are almost all in the reality show realm. The more viewers look into that programming, the less “real” they seem, which is a total 180-degree flip for a channel whose original mission statement was all about science stuff, right?...

Sam Wilson has mostly been a supporting character in the MCU up to this point, but this is likely to change soon. Now that he has taken up the Captain America mantle, he will hopefully play an even bigger role in the story. Plus, seeing as he is co-leading a television series, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, there are likely many more exciting Sam Wilson moments to come in the future....

The sequel to hit indie shark thriller 47 Meters Down has acquired both theatrical distribution and a summer 2019 release date. 47 Meters Down was but the latest entry in what seems to be a minor resurgence of serious-minded shark movies in recent years, with franchises like Sharknado having relegated the shark to serving as the antagonist of primarily comedic monster flicks. Next year’s Meg looks to continue this growing return to shark-based thrills, albeit with a giant prehistoric predator....