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Benjamin and Zac follow up with even more Apple headset rumors, discuss whether ProMotion will trickle down the iPhone lineup, new details about the 2022 iPad Pro redesign, and the App Store has a date with the Dutch authorities. Sponsored by New Relic: That next 9:00 p.m. call is just waiting to happen, get New Relic before it does! You can get access to the whole New Relic platform and 100GB of data free, forever – no credit card required....

While the ratings for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. haven’t always reflected it, the show has grown from an Avengers-offshoot to one of superhero TV’s best series. Not only has it expanded the role of the S.H.I.E.L.D. organization and continued the adventures of Phil Coulson; it’s also introduced a number of comic book properties that Marvel would otherwise have to leave on the shelf, due to its busy movie production schedule. In the show’s three and a half seasons, they’ve given us the debut of Robbie Reyes as the Ghost Rider, premiered and fleshed out the Kree in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and brought Secret Warriors Quake and Slingshot to life....

The average movie fan might think that the story, script, action and drama is everything a movie is made of. But sometimes, a movie’s greatest moments, jokes, and meaning can be found in the background, just waiting for viewers to spot them - and feel like they’re seeing their favorite films for the very first time. Here are Screen Rant’s 10 Amazing Hidden Messages in Movies. I Am Legend You don’t think of background jokes or secret humor when it comes to I Am Legend, but Robert Neville (Will Smith) found plenty of clever ways to keep himself busy as the only human left alive (in New York, at least)....

I think we can all agree, there are so many shows and movies to choose from on Netflix. We have lists galore from uplifting reality shows to shows that will scare the soul right out of your body. But maybe you’re looking for something a little bit different. Maybe you’ve grown weary of all of the English-language shows and you’re looking to take a step into the world of subtitles and killer opening credit songs....

The 2010s are certainly the decade of the comic-turned-movie and comic-turned-TV-show, but what about when it goes in the other direction? Comics based on TV shows, movies, literature and video games have gone in some wildly interesting directions when they’ve moved past mere adaptation and taken the characters in bold new directions. With an infinite special effects budget, no actors, and an often more hardcore audience, they can expand on the universes of the original in ways that a TV producer or game developer would have a hard time justifying....

Although the concept of the zombie predates the 20th century, it was only in recent decades that it truly became a part of pop culture. Credit for that goes to George A. Romero and his seminal 1968 film Night of the Living Death, which single-handedly created a whole new sub-genre of horror movies. Since then, zombies - so humble by themselves, but so horrifying in hordes - became an almost infinitely pliable trope that can be used for horror, humor and social commentary....

This week the DC fandom got a bit of a shock when Ben Affleck revealed late Tuesday night that he has decided not to direct Warner Bros.’ The Batman - a film that whose hype so far has largely been grounded in the impression that it will be an auteur project for Affleck as writer, director, producer and star. In a statement, the actor explained that to he no longer feels up to the task of working both in front of and behind the camera on the feature....

Known for their incredible acting abilities and diversity of their work, Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal continue to be major talents in Hollywood. The two siblings began acting in their youth. Both stars found their breakout roles performing in very dark movies. Older sister Maggie discovered her first breakthrough in the dark comedy Secretary. Meanwhile, Jake became quite well-known after starring in the now cult film Donnie Darko (alongside his sister)....

So, it’s finally over. Someone finally won the Game of Thrones after eight grueling seasons jam-packed with moments that induce a rainbow of emotions. Bran Stark, whoever or whatever in Seven Hells he is, is now the king of the six kingdoms of Westeros. Astounding poetry there since he was the first victim of the Game of Thrones, but the last laugh is still his. Whether we like that development or not, matters little, sadly....

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 says any expansion of CSAM detection outside of the US will occur on a per-country basis Bloomberg: Tim Cook’s compensation doubled in 2020, but he fell to No. 8 on CEO pay rankings AirPods with Wireless Charging Case see rare discount to all-time low at $130 (Save 35%) Latest 24-inch M1 iMac brings Apple Silicon to your desk from $1,209 Anker Soundcore ANC earbuds, headphones, speakers now up to 25% off starting at $22 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) / Twitter Enjoy the podcast?...

ABC is rumored to renew Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. for season 6, with the network keeping the flagship Marvel TV series for another year. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. initially premiered in 2013, spinning off from the events of The Avengers and continuing the story of Phil Coulson. Though it debuted to record-breaking ratings for ABC, viewers quickly fell off throughout season 1. Unfortunately, the series didn’t find its footing until the tie-in episode with Captain America: The Winter Soldier....

A release date for Disney’s live-action Aladdin on Blu-ray and DVD has been revealed, along with an array of special features that are included with it. After debuting to one of the best Memorial Day weekends ever, Guy Ritchie’s take on the animated classic was a surprising box office success, and it’s inching closer to the $1 billion mark day-by-day. Not only has the film shocked moviegoers with its lively, reimagined story, but even its cast has benefitted from the film’s monumental success, as Aladdin has gone on to become the highest-grossing film of Will Smith’s career....

Movies go through a number of changes between inception and the final cut that’s released in theaters, and sometimes the DVD will include those scenes that were deleted or an alternate ending. There are many reasons the writers, producers, or director on a film may choose to go with a different ending than the one that was originally planned - whether because the first ending didn’t test well with audiences or the studio didn’t feel it would be appropriate for the movie....

In 2016, Syfy had a sleeper hit on its hands, as critics and audience members loudly voiced their praise for the new series Wynonna Earp. Inspired by the IDW comic of the same name, the series followed the title character as the heir to the Earp curse. As the legend goes, every generation a new heir was responsible for using the magical gun Peacemaker to send demons packing. Those demons used to be people when Wyatt Earp lived in the small town of Purgatory....

HBO’s True Blood provided giddy thrills and guilty pleasures for seven seasons on HBO. At times a deft social commentary, supercharged romantic drama, or dark horror with more than a smattering of southern gothic, the show was not only full of supernatural surprises, but it also shone a light on the everyday prejudices of the U.S. Created by Six Feet Under show runner Alan Ball and based on the novels by Charlene Harris, the show introduced unsuspecting audiences to a world where vampires had “come out of casket” and were trying - but not always succeeding - to co-exist with humans....

In the early, to mid-1990s Candice Bergen was the queen of sitcoms. Her hit TV show Murphy Brown ran from 1989-1997. During its run, it made a significant cultural impact on what was explored on television shows. Breaking ground with a strong feminist approach, making it one of the few shows on television at the time to speak about issues involving single motherhood and the cultural effects of women in the workplace....

Movies are a magical thing. Even people who make them must feel a sense of whimsy once their creations are finally put on the big screen. One can only imagine, then, how children must view the cinematic art form. Everything about it, from the actors to the sets and effects, seems impossible, and therefore imbued with mysticism. This could also backfire if the kid watches something too violent or scary. Most everyone has a childhood story of them freaking out from a movie or television show....

When one talks about excellent drama films that have made even the most stoic individuals shed a tear, Good Will Hunting definitely tops this list. A story that should’ve been formulaic by all means ended up being nothing short of an emotional rollercoaster, driven by incredibly powerful performances from Matt Damon and the late great Robin Williams. The sheer emotional weight of this movie turned it into an instant classic, with movie buffs rewatching this masterpiece to this very day....

Before there was Sex and the City, there was the Golden Girls. Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia were the most recognizable gang of girlfriends to grace the TV screen. People still watch the show regularly, and you can catch reruns every now and then online or on the throwback channels. In fact, people who weren’t even alive when the show aired have become huge fans thanks to the easy access of the Internet....

There are countless amazingly dark and twisted science fiction and fantasy novels out there, but that doesn’t mean they’ll make a good fit to be made into a movie. You know what we mean; when a movie or TV series doesn’t even remotely match what you pictured in your head? A lot of the time it’s simply because today’s technology can’t recreate the unseen elements the same way the written word and our own imaginations can....