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It seems like every movie at the theater now is a sequel, a prequel, or a reboot. People are constantly crying that creativity and new ideas are dead, with sequels being a much more prevalent because studios feel like its a much safer to greenlight a new entry in an existing franchise rather than creating something entirely new. As Disney can attest, after the (relatively) recent failures of movies like The Lone Ranger, John Carter, and Tomorrowland, sequels are a much more stable financial decision than betting on a new idea....

Though nowadays blockbuster cinema is dominated by superhero movies, it is still important to remember about other genres like musicals and biopics. These genres deserve way more love than they are currently getting. But even those who don’t like musicals will find something here they will enjoy. After all, this is a genre that gets melded with others regularly, with such combinations as horror, coming-of-age, and others getting into the mix with musicals....

If you are one of the many who got totally sucked into Netflix’s first crack at a reality series, The Circle, you might have already binged all 12 episodes. In the series, based on a U.K. version of the same name, eight 20-somethings (and a few 30-somethings) enter individual apartments in the same building where they must create limited online profiles and communicate with one another solely using a voice-activated instant messaging system....

Each show presents a very different view of the DC heroes. Titans is live-action and, while hampered by a low budget, does its best with a rather gritty edge. Outsiders can cut loose via animation for much more spectacle and a wider range of characters. Each show has its fans, defenders, and even some argument as to which is better. Sure, Young Justice has better numbers and is more faithful to the comic, but the edge of Titans and its realistic approach to super-heroes is winning folks over....

Mike Myers has been acting since the mid-‘70s, but one of his most famous roles is Austin Powers. There have been three Austin Powers movies to date: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, The Spy Who Shagged Me, and Goldmember. All three films were directed by Jay Roach and star Mike Myers as Austin Powers and his arch-nemesis Dr. Evil. For years, a fourth film has been rumored, but nothing has ever come to fruition....

One of the most difficult aspects of making a movie is marketing it. To create an entire film from scratch is a very big task, so it is understandable when the creators kind of drop the ball when it comes time to market the film. But that doesn’t mean that this justifies changing the entire concept or message of a movie, in favor of marketing it in line with what is popular and trending....

In 1992, Archie Comics created what we now know as the infamous “gotta go fast” hedgehog by the name of Sonic. Since the birth of this character, there has been a slew of other creatures added into the world of Moebius-Prime, including one of Sonic’s most vindictive opponents, Scourge. Scourge has green fur and is typically seen wearing a flame embroidered leather vest and red sunglasses. While he possesses all the same abilities as the real Sonic (such as super speed and strength), he has never been able to reign superior over the speedy blue hedgehog....

Isn’t it the absolute worst when a television show you love gets canceled, sometimes abruptly? After spending so many viewing hours invested in new characters and the worlds they inhabit, they’re ripped away from you. Television is a cut-throat game, especially in the days of endless streaming options. Hundreds of shows are nixed every year. Some of the cancellations are justified, but it’s often the case of a brilliant show meets the proverbial ax way too soon....

These days, Hollywood seems to be all about the sequel, the prequel and the reboot, so it’s not surprising when we see popular characters popping up in numerous films or franchises. What is surprising is when an actor decides to bring an award-worthy character back to the big screen, which risks tarnishing its legacy. While it doesn’t happen often, occasionally an Oscar-nominated performer elects to return to the character that garnered them the nomination in the first place....

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Seven years is a long time in general, and longer still for a TV show. Few shows are popular enough to sustain fan interest for that long, but Buffy the Vampire Slayer was one of those few. From 1997 through 2003, Buffy captivated fans and impressed critics with seven seasons of demon slaying, pop culture references and (mostly) doomed love stories. A total of 144 episodes were produced, and many of them are classics that fans still love to relive today....

As Dragon Ball Super continues, we’ve seen some pretty intense fights in the series. But for any anime fan from the ‘90s, it’s the fights of Dragon Ball Z that come to mind when thinking about big confrontations. During its nearly 300 episodes, DBZ just kept upping the ante with more and more powerful villains who went from blowing craters in the ground to blowing up planets. The main appeal of Dragon Ball Z was always the fights, so the show had a ton of them....

Celebrities are, above all, masters of branding. Whether a movie star, TV icon, or somewhere in between, the ones worth remembering are the ones who cultivate a consistent image, a persona we can instantly associate with them. Tom Cruise is always intense and exuberant (and running). Julia Roberts has the girl-next-door vibe and that thing where she fights back tears through a pained smile. Leonardo DiCaprio is either giving us epic, expletive laden rants or raising his glass for a toast....

Writers hardly get the credit they deserve, particularly when it comes to television and movies. The characters we love were first put on paper by writers with imagination, motivation, and a great amount of struggle. But, particularly when it comes to long-running television shows, actors have the opportunity to fully embody their characters in a way that’s not as likely in a single film. Actors can get inside and understand their characters over multiple seasons, and, sometimes, they really do know just how to speak like them....

Jordan Peele is one of the most accomplished and creative minds working in film and television today and the recent release of Nope has demonstrated that once again. Not only is he behind the feature films Get Out and Us, but he has also attached his name to revivals of The Twilight Zone and the Candyman franchise. Peele became famous for his role in the Key & Peele sketch comedy series on Comedy Central and then used his platform to transition into horror....

Netflix introduced us to Joe Goldberg/Will Bettleheim and his charming yet deadly tendencies in the show YOU. Penn Badgley, former Gossip Girl star stars in as the everyday man who is secretly a stalking psychopath and he wows and even surprises audiences with his justification of his actions. After two seasons, the show doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon as it has been highly rated and coveted. At the end of season 2, we were left with a cliffhanger that led us to believe there would definitely be a season 3....

2019 saw a number of new marketing methods and the resurgence of some old ones. Digital marketing trends like podcasting, chatbot marketing, voice/visual search optimisation, and brand storytelling occupied centre stage. 2020 promises to bring in newer and more disruptive marketing strategies. Sales and marketing tips, research material, and statistics can help you formulate a formidable marketing plan for yourself and your clients. But there’s nothing like marketing strategy examples to get those creative juices flowing....

The eight films of the Saw franchise are soon to become nine, as Chris Rock produces and stars in his own revival of the graphic horror series. Most dismiss the films as random scenes of torture and violence, but looking beyond the surface, there is a mind-bending story full of twists and turns. From surprise villains and secret apprentices to Jigsaw’s own (admittedly pedantic and philosophically empty) motives for crafting his intricate deathtraps....

Toy Story 4 introduced the world to a brand new character which has joined the gang on their latest adventures. In order for Bonnie to feel more secure during her first days of school, she made her very own friend to join her on the journey. That friend is Forky, a spork that has been brought to life after becoming a toy. Forky is introduced into this strange world with Woody as his guide....

The Middle East is a transcontinental region that includes Western Asia, Turkey, and Egypt. This diverse and expansive area has a rich artistic tradition, including numerous important contributions to cinema. While the Western news focuses on the political turmoil and religious extremism that makes life difficult for millions of everyday citizens, the vast majority of Middle Easternerners strive for a normal existence. Considering the region’s complex history, some Middle Eastern filmmakers have turned to horror to explore the fears, struggles, and ghosts that haunt their home countries....