It’s a fact of life that the world is divided into Marvel and DC fans; each one constantly trying to destroy the other’s taste in comic book and cinematic entertainment. But whatever side of the Marvel/DC divide you fall on, people in all corners of geeky fandom can agree that there’s nothing better than a good Easter egg in your favorite superhero universe. And when it comes to embedding secrets into their films, DC certainly know how to deliver....
All of today’s best Apple deals have arrived on this fine Tuesday and are headlined by a new low for Apple’s 16-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro at $250 off. That’s alongside a 1-day refurbished iPhone 12 discount to $480 and Eve’s new HomeKit Weather Station with Thread at $70. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. Apple’s 16-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro hits new all-time low The new M1 Pro chip powers the experience and pairs with a 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR Display backed by ProMotion, 120Hz refresh rates, and 1600 nits of peak brightness....
When Steven Spielberg first opened those gates back in 1993 and John Williams’ iconic score played, no one knew what a phenomenon Jurassic Park would become. Spawning a franchise of six movies, comic books, arcade games, and even its own topless Jeff Goldblum Funko toy, life, uh, sure found a way with this one. Something about Michael Crichton’s 1990 sci-fi novel came to life when Spielberg took Jurassic Park to the silver screen....
Following the introduction of the all-new MacBook Pro and iMac in 2021, Apple is rumored to be planning a completely revamped version of the MacBook Air for sometime in 2022. The 2022 MacBook Air could feature a new design, a new M2 processor on the inside, and more. Head below as we round up all of the rumors we’ve heard about the new MacBook Air so far. 2022 MacBook Air Design Lead concept image created by Parker Ortolani....
For many, Harry Potter is a defining story. The films and the books that they are based on captured the imagination of an entire generation. The books created a number of vivid characters that would later be adapted to the big screen. Over the course of JK Rowling’s seven novels, readers are introduced to an array of characters who have become iconic in the years since. When it came time to cast these roles for the films, the people behind the films did a pretty good job....
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Readers have just over a week left to enter 9to5Rewards biggest giveaway of the year. Thanks to MacStadium we’ll be giving readers the opportunity to enter and win the new Mac Studio from Apple, until April 24. For more on MacStadium hosted Mac services and to enter the Mac Studio giveaway, head below: MacStadium offers a wide array of cloud-hosted solutions for Mac, covering both individual or corporate needs. MacStadium is entirely dedicated to Mac cloud services and allows users to build custom configurations to assist with development, creative, or IT issues....
Jessica Jones Season 2 is streaming now on Netflix, but before you start the superhero PI’s latest adventure, here’s a refresher on what happened in Season 1. Jessica is about to dive deep into her own history, investigating the history of IGH - the company that gave Jessica her powers - but there are darker things in her past than just that. It’s been three years since the first season of her solo series, and although Jessica returned in last year’s Defenders series, that’s a lot of time spent drinking and beating up punks....
[This is a review of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 3, episode 17. There will be SPOILERS.] – Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has been alluding to the Secret Warriors - a Marvel Comics team of powered individuals led by Quake - since the second season finale. Then, during the break between seasons 2 and 3, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. officially confirmed Secret Warriors would be a major part of the upcoming year, but the first run of episodes leading into the show’s midseason finale largely revolved around Daisy Johnson (Chloe Bennet) attempting to recruit Inhumans members and receiving pushback from fellow S....
Every movie fans has their favorite superhero, supervillain, or offbeat comic book star that they would love to see done justice on the big screen. But as cruel as it might be to be kept waiting years to see it, it hurts just as much when a beloved character’s debut is a disappointement. Here are Screen Rant’s 10 Comic Book Characters Who Deserve Better Movies. Kitty Pryde Thanks to the X-Men film series, people might think that Kitty Pryde - played by Ellen Page - is a permanent sidekick, but the mutant ability to phase through objects (or people) is just the start of what makes her unique....
Every film student has dreams of becoming the next big thing. While some will make it there are others who will choose a different path. However, there are exceptions to the rule. John Hughes is that exception. For 20+ years, Hughes provided the cinematic world with gems. From making movies about kids to adding humor to a road trip film to raising the bar so high in terms of teen comedies and family vacations, no one did it better in the ’80s and ’90s....
The ’90s were a great time for animated kids series, as it featured an innumerable number of shows that still have fans looking back fondly on them. One such show was Captain Planet, a show more environmentally minded than most of its era — or any other, for that matter. Rather than merely fighting off the bad guy or a giant robot, Captain Planet was a hero that fought against the real-world evils that harm our planet, like pollution and deforestation....
Since the early days of Hollywood, gangsters and films have had a rip-roaring relationship with one another. We all love a bit of tragedy, treachery, and tension keeping us on the edge of our seats, hotly anticipating the next barrage of blood, bullets and bluster. Yet outside of well-loved American classics which celebrate the magical marriage of movies and the mob such as the Godfather trilogy, Goodfellas and Scarface, there’s a lot of less well-known gangster flicks on the other side of the pond....
We recently learned that Samsung is gearing up to make OLED screens for the 2022 iPad Air using a new advanced manufacturing technique, and a fresh report says that LG is doing the same. Apple is expected to upgrade the iPad Air to an OLED screen next year… Background We previously outlined the background to this. Next-gen OLED manufacturing for 2022 iPad Air displays Samsung is reportedly upgrading its manufacturing process from 6th generation to 8th generation....
When it comes to comic book characters, you can’t get much stronger than the Incredible Hulk and Superman. Both DC and Marvel have their heavy-hitters, which has led more than a few comic book nerds to question who would win in a fight. Fortunately, the two companies acquiesced to the demand over the years and various crossovers have seen Marvel’s Jade Giant go up against the Last Son of Krypton. Those battles were fun and exciting, but we don’t care about them when it comes to this article....
This week on Happy Hour, Zac had a chance to see the new MacBook Pro in person. Benjamin is still waiting (impatiently) for his to arrive. We also have Apple Silicon iMac Pro rumors to discuss, and some App Store policy news with Craig Federighi giving his propaganda presentation on the perils of app sideloading at the Web Summit. Sponsored by BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp....
Daisy Ridley reveals the piece of advice she received from Star Wars: The Force Awakens director J.J. Abrams when she signed on for the lead role of Rey in the hotly-anticipated film. Lucasfilm’s big screen renaissance of the galaxy far, far away is in full swing, with The Last Jedi just a couple of months away from hitting theaters. Of course, this new era of Star Wars on film got started with the release of Episode VII, which pinned its hopes and dreams not on the returning veterans Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher, but a new generation of characters to be portrayed by John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver, and Ridley....
AEW (All Elite Wrestling) announces that its second show, Fyter Fest in June, will stream absolutely free on the B/R Live streaming service. Last month, AEW made its grand debut on the world stage with its inaugural pay-per-view card, Double or Nothing. The event was broadcast live from Las Vegas, and featured a main event of multi-time WWE champion Chris Jericho taking on Kenny Omega, a favorite of wrestling diehards that made his name having classics over in New Japan Pro Wrestling....
Apple this week released a new AirTag firmware to users, but details about the update were unknown. However, the company has now confirmed that the latest AirTag firmware (version 1.0.301) enhances the unwanted tracking alert. In a rare occasion, Apple has posted official notes of what has changed with the latest AirTag firmware update on its website (via MacRumors). There, the company revealed that AirTag Firmware Update 1.0.301 tunes the audible alert when an unwanted AirTag is detected, so that a person can easily locate it....
Beyond the scores of continuity references, crossover appearances, and, of course, the massive action set-pieces that have come to dominate the comic book genre, one of the items that audiences most anticipate in every new Marvel Cinematic Universe release is, actually, the after-credit scenes. And it’s easy to see why – these one or two minutes of screen time act like the ultimate surprise Christmas present, providing shocks, laughs, and excitement in unexpected combinations that only serve to fuel fans’ thirst for the next installment....
