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Apple’s AirPods Pro were first released in October of 2019, and it appears we are finally nearing the release of a second-generation update. Reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports today that AirPods Pro 2 are expected to enter mass production during the second half of the year, but he also has bad news for those who were hoping for a change to the charging case… In a new thread on Twitter, Kuo explains that he expects AirPods Pro 2 mass production will begin during the second half of this year....

As any comic book fan knows, the Marvel universe is composed of many alternate realities, where writers can explore different iterations of characters and outcomes to stories. Since Wolverine is arguably the most popular character in the entire Marvel Universe, there have been many versions of the ‘ol Canucklehead floating around in the Marvel multiverse. While there have been many versions of Wolverine over the years, not all of the can be winners (we’re looking at you feral dog Wolverine)....

Fame is a very fickle mistress and there’s no one that knows that better than sitcom stars. The level of fame that comes with being on a hit show is a very strange thing. As the star of a sitcom, it can be possible that fans will watch the adventures of your character week to week. Yet the second that show goes off the air (or more commonly that actor leaves the show of their own free will), that fame evaporates....

For most A-list actors, success doesn’t come overnight. It can take decades of work to be considered one of Hollywood’s greatest talents. That’s what makes Timothée Chalamet so impressive. At the age of 23, he’s leading the pack of Tinseltown’s next generation of celebrated artists. Chalamet’s breakout role was in 2017’s Call Me By Your Name. He played protagonist Elio Perlman, an introspective teenager experiencing unrequited love. His performance earned him an Oscar nomination and heaps of acclaim....

One of the most iconic superheroes ever created, Superman has always been a tough cookie, capable of defeating the some of the most powerful villains (and heroes) in the history of comics. We’ve already looked into some of the different ways the Dark Knight could beat the Man of Steel, witnessed it first hand on the big screen with Batman v Superman, and recapped some of their greatest fights in the comics....

X-Men Fans may never know why Wolverine’s metal claws and bone claws look so different, but we know this much: audiences weren’t supposed to see the screws in them in the first movie. Cyclops may have an awesome power, but he needs to manually fire his optic blasts by pressing his visor - except in the movie’s opening, when it fires a controlled blast all by itself. It turns out Magneto can’t just control metal - he can control time itself, going by the reversed footage sold out by the exhaust flowing back into a police cruiser’s tailpipe....

Founded in 1934 as National Allied Publications, DC Comics resulted from the merger of a number of different publishers and took their name from the popular Detective Comics book that introduced Batman, among other things. Since that time, they’ve become one of the two biggest comic book publishers in the world, spending decades battling Marvel to see which would reign supreme. Over the years, both companies have expanded into television and films, as well as various other media....

Anytime a young adult (or YA) fiction book becomes blatantly popular among young readers, there is a high chance it will be turned into a movie. Sometimes, it will even be turned into a franchise. The movie’s success is almost predetermined, and this is not uncommon. YA movies are extremely lucrative, with loyal fans visiting theaters numerous times to see their favorite characters come to life. While Harry Potter may have prompted the book-to-screen era, it was Twilight that allowed YA novels to suddenly come to the limelight and take over movie screens....

While everyone is busy keeping up with the Kardashians or reliving the Royal Wedding, there’s another epic family that we all need to talk about – the Skarsgårds. Whether you realize it or not, you likely know of one if not more of the Skarsgård men, and you’ve definitely seen at least one of their movies. Stellan Skarsgård, patriarch and all around cool, hippy dad, is responsible for gifting us with these tall, handsome, and talented individuals....

So, you may or may not be aware that we have a new Star Warsmovie coming out soon. Seriously, in less than a month. Although Rogue One: A Star Wars Story isn’t part of the main saga, its trailers promise incredible cinematography, memorable characters, and even some cameos from familiar faces. Hopefully, this new entry into the lore will live up to the lofty expectations set by its predecessors. Star Wars has given us some of the greatest moments in movie history throughout its nearly forty-year span....

In 1972, the world’s first home video game system was released. At the time, the Magnavox Odyssey was considered a cutting-edge piece of technology. Since then, video game technology has evolved by leaps and bounds. Today, innovations in video game systems often revolve around a variety of platforms. This includes platforms like PC and video game console platforms such as the PlayStation for Sony, and Xbox for Microsoft. Even handheld gaming systems have been revolutionized thanks to Nintendo....

2019 will be the year of superhero movies, seeing the release of a record-setting amount: a whopping eleven films. As the superhero movie craze continues, next year looks poised to be the prime example of how invested Hollywood as a whole really is. There’s the usual amount of Marvel movies, but increased output from Warner Bros. and DC, as well as some final Fox X-Men titles. All of these make up an astonishing ten confirmed 2019 superhero movies....

San Diego Comic-Con 2016 is just a few months away (at the time of writing this), meaning that soon fans from around the globe will be gathering to celebrate the latest in pop culture. Arguably, the main attraction of the event is Hall H, where several of the major movie studios organize panels to discuss upcoming projects and show off exclusive footage for those in attendance. It’s a great way to generate buzz and excitement for a new film, as was evidenced by the enthusiastic reception to the Deadpool and Suicide Squad presentations last year....

On Sunday evening, a 14-year-old girl in Mississippi was shot and killed by her younger brother following a dispute over video games. Authorities believe the 9-year-old boy became angry when his sister refused to give the video game controller back to him. He reportedly went into another room in their house, retrieved a .25-caliber handgun from a nightstand, and fatally shot his sister in the back of the head. The girl has been identified by police as Dijonae White, a student at Tupelo Middle School....

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Stories discussed in this episode: HomePod sales get 180% boost, but new model may be needed Apple reinstates mask requirement at most retail stores in the U.S. Report: Redesigned iPad mini 6 to feature larger 8.3-inch display 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!...

With superhero TV shows like The Flash, Supergirl or Daredevil kicking and punching their way across TV screens, it’s easy to forget that, not too long ago, shows like these were rare. Back in the last century, special effects were bad and TV executives were skeptical. As a result, TV superheroes were often underwhelming, to say the least. The history of television is littered with bodies of canceled TV shows… and some of them wear capes and tights....

Every hero has a beginning, and every story has an inspiration. The first season of Daredevil chronicled a concentrated look at the early days of Matt Murdock’s mission to fight crime in Hell’s Kitchen, and drew significant inspiration from the aesthetic and narrative elements of Frank Miller’s classic Daredevil origin story: Daredevil: The Man Without Fear. Now that we’re moving into the second season of the series, there’s a massive pool of storylines the show could draw from for inspiration....

Ever buy a DVD or Blu-ray and watch the “alternate ending” contained in the special features? It’s fun to see a vision of what might have been and compare it to what actually was. Most times, the unused ending turns out to be unused for a very good reason. Every once in a while, it goes the other way, and you can’t believe the filmmakers didn’t use the brilliant finale they had right in front of them....

Joss Whedon has spent years crafting what has been affectionately titled the “Whedonverse”. He has built entire worlds from the ground up, each one of them populated by unforgettable characters. Whedon’s shows have transcended what people thought that television was even capable of. They’ve altered expectations, perceptions, even speech patterns. Over the years, Whedon has become known not only for creating lovable and relatable characters, but also for often casting the same people to play them....