Kicking off a new work week, all of Monday’s best deals are now up for the taking. Headlined by the best price of the year on AirPods Pro with MagSafe Charging Case at $174, there’s also a series of new lows on Apple Watch Series 7 at $69 off. Plus, a chance to score iPhone 12/mini models from $390. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break....
Apple has today been granted a patent for an AirPods safety feature which could detect when a wearer is at risk. AirPods could respond by pausing or lowering the volume of your music, to enable to you concentrate on the potential danger. The patent also describes a possible smart workout mat, which would detect how safely or effectively you are exercising … Background Apple has for some time been exploring the possibility of using existing sensors to add functionality to AirPods....
Alan Wake was one of the more unique games released on the XBox 360, a psychological thriller with more than a passing thematic resemblance to Silent Hill but grounded in a small-town hidden-horrors aesthetic reminiscent of Stephen King. Featuring a tormented novelist as its protagonist, the game allowed players to investigate a supernatural force influencing the goings-on of a fictional lakeside town with unique gameplay elements involving the manipulation of light and light sources....
Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s South Park is one of the most popular and longest-running animated series ever produced. Intended for mature audiences, this series is known for its use of satire to parody relevant political and social issues. There is no denying that for over 22 years, South Park is responsible for producing some very funny content. However, it has proven time and time again that it is not afraid to stray into some very controversial territory....
Tony Stark is a tough guy to love. Even though he’s saved the world countless times, the billionaire playboy still has an ego the size of The Incredible Hulk and, before he left his partying days behind him, he was known to frequently fly off the handle. Even his best friend Rhodey got a beating when Stark was stuck in the deep end in Iron Man 2. After the events of Captain America: Civil War, Stark’s committal to the divisive Sokovia Accords left him with very few reliable friends....
Before the DCEU and MCU, comic book fans had to get their fix through any means necessary. Thus, it was a breath of fresh air that the X-Men movies tried to establish some form of continuity and shared universe principles long before it became the in thing in Hollywood. In many ways, this franchise is one of the major reasons that we have so many comic book movies today. From Hugh Jackman’s definitive Wolverine performance to Michael Fassbender’s pitch-perfect Magneto, there are so many things to cheer and enjoy in these movies....
The Harry Potter franchise launched the careers of its young actors, who are now among the most recognizable performers in the world. However, they were supported by an all-star cast made up of some of Hollywood’s biggest names, who filled roles both big and small in the series. Whether it was for a major character in all eight movies, like Alan Rickman as Severus Snape, or for a small part in a single movie, like David Tennant as Barty Crouch Jr....
When watching or reading a fantasy series, it’s natural to think about what it would be like to live in those worlds. This is especially true when reading Harry Potter. It’s easy to want to live in a world filled with magic and wonder. While things for Harry Potter aren’t always easy, being able to do magic would make many tasks simpler. Plus, being in a world inhabited by magical creatures, spells, and potions would be fascinating....
Darcey and Stacey Silva’s from 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days fashion line was inspired by their late brother. The sisters wanted to work on a project that could represent their beloved brother’s memory. TLC originally followed this mother of two and twin who left everything behind in America to go to Amsterdam to meet her long-distance boyfriend, Jesse Meester who was a young, personal trainer. Once there, the obvious differences between Meester and Silva became all too apparent to viewers....
It’s not an uncommon story. There are countless unknown factors in whether or not an actor accepts a role – be it their own passion for the project or a simple paycheck. One reason we hear, particularly from older actors, is that their kids or grandkids were fans of the project. As President Jed Bartlett exclaimed in The West Wing, you don’t mess with the grandchildren for their grandparents are fierce protectors....
When watching a movie, most viewers will just sit back and present the story as it is, taking everything presented at face value and not reading too much into things. But as fans go back for multiple viewings, some begin to suspect that there’s something afoot. They pour over each frame and scene, piecing together evidence that supports their own unique interpretation for what’s going on, and sometimes they might be on to something....
AMC struck gold when Robert Kirkman agreed to an adaptation of his famous comic book, The Walking Dead. It’s not only one of the highest rated shows of all time, but also marked a rebirth of the zombie genre. Despite its success, one can’t help but notice the storylines that the writers choose to go with. Referred to by the godfather of zombie movies, George Romero, as “a soap opera with a zombie occasionally,” The Walking Dead doesn’t focus much on the famous monster....
In the world of movies, a budget can only be stretched so far to create hulking green monsters, realistic-looking spaceships, or add an extra layer to crazy action sequences. That means film crews occasionally need to cut corners hoping the viewers won’t notice – a plan that doesn’t always work out. And some terrible effects are too big to miss. Here are Screen Rant’s 10 Special Effects Fails in Popular Movies....
Cable is starting to become a thing of the past as more streaming services become available that come at a cheaper cost. They cover a wide variety of television shows and movies and are usually tailored to a specific taste. We see streaming services for old movies, sports, and even some with a nice mix of everything. It can be difficult to choose a service, but there are some that should be avoided....
Many think that because a couple is in the public eye, all aspects of their high-profile relationship must be common knowledge to the media and fans … but that isn’t always the case. Many celebs, especially the more private ones, have successfully kept aspects of their relationships out of the media. Sometimes, we need to dig deeper to the possible hidden meaning behind their words. Or perhaps a celebrity’s true feelings are revealed in a more private setting that flies under the social media radar....
There’s just something about a bad boy or a bad girl. While everyone would probably prefer to actually be with a hero (or at least someone on the side of good), the villains of the world are often far more alluring– it’s that devil may care attitude, that little smirk, and sometimes just that villains seem to have the best tailors. There must be a bad-guy outlet mall doing a roaring trade somewhere in these fictional worlds, in order to kit all these villains out in form-fitting black leather and dapper suits....
Since its release in the late 1990s, the story of the boy who lived has captivated audiences worldwide. Harry Potter amassed a massive fanbase, one which was only significantly increased by the film adaptations and merchandising. The wizarding world of Harry Potter has quite a large history of lore behind it, being one of the biggest worlds to come out of a fantasy novel in the last few decades. The world of Harry Potter was instantly popular and has sent fans on a craze to divulge the secrets hidden beneath the story’s nooks and crannies....
“Boys and girls of every age, wouldn’t you like to see something strange?” These lines from the iconic opening song of The Nightmare Before Christmas set the stage of a wonderfully strange adventure. A perennial seasonal favorite, the story follows the residents of Halloween Town, fresh off the ending of another triumphant Halloween. Jack Skellington, known and revered by residents as the Pumpkin King, feels tired of his monotonous routine and he yearns for something new....
Dragon Ball GT is the black sheep of the beloved Dragon Ball franchise. Arriving immediately upon the conclusion of the incredibly popular Dragon Ball Z, GT took our heroes in a different direction that left many fans befuddled and turned off. Goku was reverted back to a child, countless favorite characters were sidelined, the theme took on a harder sci-fi premise and the overall tone become more humorous, likening itself back to the original Dragon Ball....
The Arrowverse is going to have its most important year of all time when it returns this fall on The CW as Arrow, the show that started it all kicks off its eighth and final season. After almost eight years of helping create the large DC TV Universe for the network, the adventures of the Green Arrow (Stephen Amell) will come to an end. As San Diego Comic-Con 2019 just happened a few weeks ago, new details for the final season were revealed to get fans ready....
