WithGame of Thrones returning for its sixth season, viewers may be chomping at the bit for more medieval mayhem, political maneuvering, and brutal, sexual intrigue. Game of Thrones was far from the first example of filmmakers and storytellers using fabled, ancient worlds as mirror images of ours, laced with gore, sex and corruption. Fans of such things had to find their kicks in movies long before Ned Stark lost his head....
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has quickly taken over theaters, totaling over $4 billion worldwide for its first 14 films.This year alone, Marvel is releasing Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and Thor: Ragnarok with a long lineup of films set for 2018. It’s also worth mentioning that DC is releasing Wonder Woman and Justice League this year, and also has multiple films slotted for 2018. Everyone loves a good superhero movie, but every now and then it can get a bit overwhelming....
Iron Man - The Cave Escape It’s only fair that we start at the beginning, when Tony Stark first introduced the world to his alter ego: Iron Man. The Mark 1 armor may not be as polished as the ones that came after, but striking from the darkness, unleashing flamethrowers, and making his first aerial escape proved in a single scene that Marvel’s second-rate hero could be box office gold....
When Black Widow made her MCU debut, she was already an established agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. who is sent to keep tabs on Tony Stark throughout the events of Iron Man 2. From there, Natasha Romanoff went on to become a founding member of the Avengers, with whom she has helped bring the world back from the brink of destruction on a number of occasions. While her powers may pale in comparison to the majority of her fellow Avengers, Natasha has proven herself to be a more than capable spy and assassin — courtesy of training that was forced upon her from a young age....
The road to becoming an A-list celebrity is long, arduous, and filled with numerous obstacles. The final reward of fame and money is usually worth it, however. Everybody has to start somewhere, and it is almost always fascinating to look back upon one’s humble beginnings. Sometimes it is downright embarrassing for the celebrity himself, but of course, there is no shame in looking a little dorky during one’s younger years....
A group of activists launched a Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri-inspired protest following the tragic mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, this week. Released in early December, Three Billboards has maintained a high profile film throughout awards season, thanks to writer-director Martin McDonagh’s searing, Oscar-nominated screenplay that takes a hard-hitting yet darkly comedic look at the aftermath of an unsolved murder. Frances McDormand stars as Mildred, an angry, grieving mother who goes to extreme measures to remind the Ebbing’s police chief (Woody Harrelson) that way too much time has passed since her daughter’s murder and no suspect had been apprehended....
Fernanda Flores from 90 Day Fiancé claims that her now ex-husband Jonathan Rivera cheated on her during their relationship. The 90 Day Fiancé star Fernanda releases a tell-all video on her YouTube channel, detailing her side of what went down with ex Jonathan. The former couple appeared on season 6 of the hit TLC series. Fernanda left Mexico to be with Jonathan in North Carolina and documented their ups and downs, showcasing them living together for the first time and planning their wedding in the 90 day period....
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Widgetsmith is one of the best apps you can add to your iOS home screen to customize every aspect of it. One of my favorite aspects of it is setting up time-based widgets to automatically rotate during the day. I have one on my home screen that has the weather until 7 a.m., then my calendar until 5 p.m., and then switches a family photo that overlays the weather. If you want to customize your home screen, there’s no better app....
It seems like every day Netflix announces a new highly-anticipated series adaptation. From The Witcher to Lost in Space, Netflix is king when it comes to giving a good story the long-form treatment it deserves, and giving awesome characters like Geralt of Rivia and the Robinson family the screen time fans are dying for. The streaming service has already launched a couple small-screen versions of ’80s movies, like The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance and She’s Gotta Have It, but there’s definitely room for more when it comes to resurrecting beloved properties....
Kevin Bacon, a master actor and seasoned talent who’s proven his gusto in multiple roles over the years. In pop culture, the “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon” phenomenon, of measuring how close people in the film industry are to Kevin Bacon, is a great measure of seeing the strings that tie everyone together. Here’s a list comprised of the 10 most memorable cinematic roles from Bacon. The following list is made up of more than just cameos or small roles and is instead focused on movies where Bacon was more prominent, so films such as Planes, Trains, and Automobiles didn’t make the cut....
The MCU is responsible for so many awesome moments across its 22-movie run. And while they are viewing experiences that fans can continually return to, Disney is the master at maximizing its film properties whether it’s through merchandise, product tie ins or attractions and rides at any number of its worldwide parks. The just-opened Galaxy’s Edge, a themed land based on Star Wars is a great example of how the media giant can do this to great effect....
As arguably the most anticipated film of all-time, Star Wars: The Force Awakens was analyzed under a microscope every step of its journey to the big screen. Fans followed the rumor mill on a daily basis and broke down each frame from the trailers as they counted down the days to its release. With all the headlines the movie made, it would seem like everything about it is common knowledge, but that is hardly the case....
Heading into the weekend, all of today’s best deals are now up for the taking with $150 off Apple’s latest 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro. That’s alongside elago’s Snapshot AirPods Pro case with AirTag holder for $11 and this early holiday Best Buy sale. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. Latest 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro deal takes $150 off As the latest flagship release from Apple, the 12....
The end of this month brings us the 2016 Academy Awards – a night that is sure to be full of glitz and glamor as the stars come out for the biggest award ceremony of them all. However, it won’t be without controversy – this year, there has been furor around the lack of minority nominations, with the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite trending, and many black stars boycotting the event. Last year was also not without controversy – when Patrica Arquette accepted her award for Boyhood, she eschewed the traditional speech in favor of one that drew attention to the wage gap in Hollywood....
In the age of social media and 24 hour entertainment news, the announcement of the Oscar nominations have become a reliably polarizing event. There’s as much relief over a popular favorite or deserving arthouse sleeper receiving the extra attention as there is collective chagrin that certain films got the nominations over other, no-brainer alternatives. This year’s slate, the second in a row to feature an almost exclusively white line-up of nominees in the major categories, was greeted with an overwhelmingly loud sigh....
Some science fiction and fantasy movies, games and TV shows are content to just have you suspend your disbelief and buy into a world not quite like (or completely unlike) our own. But others go that extra mile and try to make the unreal more real. One way to do that is to create a brand new language for characters to speak. Obviously, most people don’t love watching completely subtitled entertainment, so they keep it to a minimum, but it does add a little more authenticity....
Since 1995, Pixar has revolutionized the way we think about animated movies. In addition to creating gorgeous landscapes and stories that resonate with all ages, they’ve created countless unforgettable characters, And they’re constantly finding ways to not only create new worlds, but expand the universes they’ve already crafted. This summer, they’re releasing Finding Dory – a sequel to the 2003 hit Finding Nemo. Next year, they’re bringing back Lightning McQueen and Mater for another round with Cars 3....
The comic book movie craze has been in full swing for over a decade now, and in that time, we’ve seen dozens of adaptations of our favorite superpowered heroes and masked vigilantes. Sometimes, superhero films are slavish in their costume designs, their devotion to their comic book inspiration driving them to mimic the drawn images as closely as possible. Other times, however, the brains behind these adaptations decide to take some significant departures from the source material in terms of costume design....
The beautiful thing about Deadpool is that he’s not really a superhero, but an antihero. Deadpool not only breaks all the rules of comic books, such as breaking the fourth wall, but he also curses, tells dirty jokes, speaks his mind(s), and is always the funniest guy in the room. He’s the R-rated superhero that comic book fans love and need and while he’s making fans laugh, he’s also kicking the bad guys’ butts in the most graphic way that he can....
