Star Trek fans are typically happy to sit and watch the magic unfold, oblivious to the tension and strain that some actors may be working while they butt heads in space. It’s hard to imagine that some of our favorite characters may have hated one another behind the scenes; it’s much easier to picture the opposite, especially after seeing how buddy buddy all of The Next Generation stars are with one another....
A Batman game set in Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy got pretty far in the pre-production stage for developer Monolith Productions before it was shelved. Currently, Batman in video game form is most closely associated with Arkham Knight developer Rocksteady Studios. The three main Arkham games were released in 2009, 2011, and 2015, and all received near-universal acclaim. Monolith Productions was started in 1994 and purchased by Warner Brothers Studios in 2004....
It might be the oldest Marvel TV series, but Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. proves why the show continues to flourish after almost five years, taking the top spot as Rotten Tomatoes’ best-reviewed Marvel series to date. Since its inception in 2013, the show has opened the doors for more Marvel stories on the small screen, including several more such as the Netflix corner of the universe, Freeform’s Cloak and Dagger, and New Warriors - which is being shopped around....
Small scenes or even entire sequences can be deleted while the director is working on the final cut, in an effort to get the pacing just right. While they infrequently add anything of value to the movie, these bits are fun for fans to watch and theorize about, wondering how they would have fit in if they were left untouched. With seven movies released and plenty more on the way, the Star Wars franchise has numerous scenes buried in the vault that some viewers may not be aware of – until now....
The James Bond movies all follow a pretty rigid formula. 007 wraps up a mission in a breathtaking opening action sequence, then enjoys some time off before being presented with another high-stakes mission by M. This will usually revolve around a maniacal criminal overlord who is bent on taking over the world. What’s different each time is exactly how the villain plans to go about taking over the world (or turning the world to chaos or destroying MI6 or whatever other crazy goal they’re striving for)....
Children’s movies are supposed to be fun and comforting to our little ones, but every now and then, they decide to dig deeper and tackle issues that little Jack or Jill may not be quite ready to face yet. Come to think of it, you might not be either. Before delving into this list of the 12 Children’s Movies That Will Make You Cry, please know that we’re not saying any of these are bad films....
Since the beginning of motion pictures, filmmakers have been using their art to envision the future. Some see it as a utopia where technology has given us an end to hunger and disease and mankind’s only pursuits are those of pleasure or exploration. Others see a future where famine, disease, aliens, or our own short-sightedness have left us with a dystopia. Some of these potential futures have already been proven false....
The E4 series, Skins, became an instant cultural phenomenon when it premiered in 2007. It made waves by casting actual amateur actors in the teenage roles to give it a legitimate taste of realism. Every two seasons, the cast changed to allow for new stories, although popular characters did return in the final season. Skins dealt with controversial subjects like abuse, teen pregnancy, eating disorders, and more. It became the gold standard for coming-of-age stories due to its grit and dark humor....
Netflix is the go-to way to watch television and movies. It has taken over the pop-culture world. Between their original series and original movies, anyone who doesn’t have a subscription is missing out on a lot of content and is most likely confused by a conversation or two throughout the week. It’s important to be in the loop when your coworker is talking about the newest season of Stranger Things....
Hawkeye has been in the Marvel Universe for 54 years. He started out as a minor villain who quickly turned into a good guy. Over time, he became a beloved superhero to the Marvel fandom. He was not one of the original Avengers but became one of the most popular, somewhat due to his anti-authority leanings and sarcastic and cocky attitude. When Hawkeye became the leader of his own branch of the West Coast Avengers, it gave fans a chance to see a very different side of Clint Barton....
It’s not every day that a series is a critical darling, a ratings hit, an award winner, a social media sensation, and generally a feel good family series all wrapped up into one. The NBC series This Is Us has managed to beat the odds and succeed in all of those areas. The series follows the trials and tribulations of the Pearson family, ranging from the childhood and adolescences of matriarch and patriarch Jack and Rebecca, to their adventures as parents to three young children known as The Big Three, all the way to the present and the future as Randall, Kate, and Kevin (The Big Three) grow into adults....
The powerhouse of video streaming is dominating the entertainment industry, and they still have so much in store for binge-watchers. Whether it’s primetime dramas, comic book serials, crime documentaries, or the latest movies, Netflix is constantly adding new content to its service. However, most of that content belongs to other networks. The service famously makes deals with all kinds of media outlets to acquire the some of the most popular content on television, but lately Netflix has been doing a ton of content-creating of its own....
Stand back, folks, this take is comin’ in hot. The Dynamic Island introduced with the iPhone 14 Pro is really clever. Apple turned boring sensors into an interactive element that’s very marketable and potentially useful. 3D Touch, on the other hand, was a flagship feature on iPhone 6s, but the very useful feature was hardly marketable and even less discoverable. Pressure sensitive display technology is very cool! The tech feels like the sort of innovation that shouldn’t be thrown out, but instead maintained with the progression of the iPhone....
Sponsored by Incipio: Protect your iPhone 13 w/ Incipio’s new MagSafe collection. Available at Incipio and Verizon.com Stories discussed in this episode: Apple again ramps up COVID-19 testing requirements for unvaccinated employees Apple announces return of ‘Tech Talks’ for developers, beginning October 25 Bloomberg: Apple’s record-setting holiday quarter potentially impacted by supply shortages Enjoy the podcast?: Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn Google Play Share your thoughts!...
Sponsored by Direct Mail: Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy to use email marketing app for the Mac. Get started for free and save 10% when you sign up for any pricing plan. Stories discussed in this episode: Apparent flaw allows hackers to steal money from a locked iPhone, when a Visa card is set up with Apple Pay Express Transit Some iPhone 13 and iOS 15 users affected by touch screen responsiveness bugs Apple now lets you share how much you love or hate built-in apps via App Store reviews Enjoy the podcast?...
Get the first look at two new cast members in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 6 photos. After a rough start, Marvel TV and ABC have found a consistent level of success with the series now. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. continues to reinvent itself to stay fresh and deliver new and surprising storylines for fans. After dealing with robots, demons, and time travel, the main plot of the current sixth season is still unfolding....
Casting is arguably the most important aspect of putting a film together. It’s pertinent to find the right actors for each role, whether it’s the movie’s lead or a minor cameo for a single scene. In today’s day and age of social media, everyone thinks they have what it takes to be a casting director and frequently offer their two cents whenever a major part is up for grabs. Unfortunately for them, the filmmakers don’t always see eye-to-eye with the fans’ choices....
Now that the first three phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe have wrapped up with Avengers: Endgame, it’s fun to go back and connect all the dots that make up the so-called “Infinity Saga”. However, something that quickly becomes apparent when re-visiting the last 11 years’ worth of MCU movies is that some instalments are more important to the franchise’s overarching narrative than others. Ostensibly, The Incredible Hulk is the poster child for the latter category....
Remember the days when you could easily spot CGI in movies? Unfortunately, they still exist (think Fantastic Four reboot), and we may never be fully rid of them. While there have been some pretty horrible instances of CGI as well as some awesome ones, perhaps the most impressive are the moments where you had no idea computer-generated effects were being used at all. All explosions, sentient robots and Jar Jar Binks aside, in the hands of an adept filmmaker, CGI can be an indispensable tool for achieving subtle effects to better immerse the audience in a story and its characters....
While fans of The Walking Dead are forced to hold their collective breath until the start of season seven in October, this is the perfect time to reflect on some of the characters lost during the first six seasons. TWD has never been short of violent and shocking deaths. But we decided to take a look at some of the most meaningful deaths thus far. In other words, how did a character’s death impact the development of another and/or advance the overall story arc?...
