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In the age of social media and 24 hour entertainment news, the announcement of the Oscar nominations have become a reliably polarizing event. There’s as much relief over a popular favorite or deserving arthouse sleeper receiving the extra attention as there is collective chagrin that certain films got the nominations over other, no-brainer alternatives. This year’s slate, the second in a row to feature an almost exclusively white line-up of nominees in the major categories, was greeted with an overwhelmingly loud sigh....

Some science fiction and fantasy movies, games and TV shows are content to just have you suspend your disbelief and buy into a world not quite like (or completely unlike) our own. But others go that extra mile and try to make the unreal more real. One way to do that is to create a brand new language for characters to speak. Obviously, most people don’t love watching completely subtitled entertainment, so they keep it to a minimum, but it does add a little more authenticity....

Since 1995, Pixar has revolutionized the way we think about animated movies. In addition to creating gorgeous landscapes and stories that resonate with all ages, they’ve created countless unforgettable characters, And they’re constantly finding ways to not only create new worlds, but expand the universes they’ve already crafted. This summer, they’re releasing Finding Dory – a sequel to the 2003 hit Finding Nemo. Next year, they’re bringing back Lightning McQueen and Mater for another round with Cars 3....

When Avatar fans watched the first episode of The Dragon Prince, the moment Callum started speaking an image of Sokka immediately popped up at the recognition of Jack DeSena’s voice. Understandable, but not all voices are quite so obvious, even to super-fans. Sometimes, even if we do recognize the voice we can’t quite remember who it belongs to. Other times, the actors change their voice so drastically that it’s virtually impossible to tell who the voice belongs to....

We’ve all been there: It’s a Friday night, we’re itching to start our weekends off with some cheesy holiday spirit, and the second we hover over the Hallmark channel, our partners give us ’the look’. It’s a look of cynicism, judgment, and mostly disbelief over the fact that we would make them sit through yet another sappy storyline. What they don’t realize is that Hallmark has really evolved as far as its Christmas movies, and while Candace Cameron Bure is still the queen of jolly, there are plenty of others that are tolerable… and even enjoyable....

Still, most people stick to what they’re used to. For Mac users, we put together a list of 10 tricks to help you get more done in less time. Tap or click here to learn more. You can do more with your Mac trackpad than just clicking and double-clicking. You can tap, swipe, pinch, or spread one or more fingers to perform more actions, such as opening useful tools, zooming in or out, turning pages and more....

Now that DC’s Aquaman has finally come into his own as a feature film star, it’s time to start taking the underwater warrior a little more seriously in the comics world. The very first thing that lifelong fans need to ask when it comes to superhero powerhouses is that immortal question: who could he they win against– and who couldn’t they beat? These kinds of disputes can put the best of friends at odds....

In the 2010s, cinemas and TV screens were blessed with varied performances by child actors. Most of them were good because children can do no wrong. An 8-year-old boy cannot come to the set late as Marlon Brando did in Apocalypse Now. Out of the hundreds of young actors, a few of them really proved that what adults can do, children can do better. These children looked like they were fresh out of film school....

John Williams is arguably the best-known film music composer of the modern generation. Just like fellow composer Alfred Newman before him, he has been known for iconic film scores that embedded to the pop culture zeitgeist. If you look for a John Williams score, tons will pop up. Star Wars. Indiana Jones. Superman. Home Alone. Harry Potter. ET: The Extra-Terrestrial. Jaws. Schindler’s List. Close Encounters of the Third Kind. And many more....

True crime content is all the rage these days. We all consume the documentaries and docuseries on Netflix on a regular basis. New crime stories are constantly being produced into movies and high-profile television series. Whether it be JonBenet Ramsey or an infamous serial killer like Ted Bundy, there are tons of content out there. Lots of big-budget horror films and dramas are based on true crimes too. They’re not always about serial killers either....

The domestic box office total for the first half of 2018 has reached $6 billion for the first time, thanks to the crackling performance of some of this summer’s biggest hits. June certainly brought its share, with both Incredibles 2 and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom quickly becoming two of the year’s highest grossers. Ditto to Ocean’s 8, the female-led sequel/reboot of the Ocean’s 11 franchise. At this rate, the film — which stars Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway — is all but guaranteed a sequel....

The epic Star Wars may well be the biggest franchise on the planet, spanning 40+ years, 12 theatrical films, 10 varying-in-quality TV shows, and ventures into many other media. It is a cornerstone of pop culture, known by all and beloved by many. It is not just beloved by regular day-to-day folks either, but also celebrities and big names who have either grown up with or came to love the franchise....

From Hippogriffs to Hungarian Horntails, J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World is abundant with magical creatures and beings. Throughout this pantheon of monsters and beasts is a wide array of consciousness. One of the more sentient creatures are the small race of servants known as House-Elves. This class is bound to serve the Wizarding World for life in their homes and institutions. Everyone is a fan of Dobby, and the later films shone a bit more light on other Elves such as Kreacher....

The Bachelor franchise has been going on for nearly 18 years as the first season premiered in the spring of 2002. Since then, there have been multiple seasons and other series in the franchise with the addition of The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise. Given how long the show has gone on, it’s surprising that the basic premise of the show has changed very little. While there are some differences over time, the set up is still the same....

Modern Love became an internet sensation overnight. Because millennials consider ourselves to emotionally wrought and loveless, it appealed to us the most. Not because it is a stark portrayal of love. But on the contrary, Modern Love raised a simple debate — the essence of love. Here are the top ten quotes from Modern Love that shook us. He’s Empty Headed In the first episode, “When The Doorman Is Your Main Man”, we see an unusual camaraderie between Maggie Mitchell (Cristin Milioti) and her doorman, Guzmin (Laurentiu Possa)....

Whether it’s superheroes from the same universe or comedies across different networks, the fans love to see crossovers happen. The idea of one’s favorite characters from different shows interacting with each other is too good to deny. But sadly, some crossovers will never happen. Some series were canceled too soon, never giving them the chance at a collaboration, while others didn’t air in the same era. But if TV fans had their way, some crossovers would get made....

Hallmark movies are known for many things. They’re overly sentimental, romantic, and often a little over the top. They churn out a selection of movies for every holiday occasion, and Valentine’s Day isn’t neglected. Each movie has its own unique premise but they all have one thing in common – none of them seem like they would be remotely possible in reality. Couples meet, fall in love, and often end up married over the course of a single feature-length piece....

The Super Mario Bros. Movie has been given a United States release date of April 7, 2023, and part of the cast list for the film has also been revealed. This includes Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Peach, and Keegan-Michael Key as Toad. The first teaser trailer (via YouTube) for The Super Mario Bros. Movie has been released, giving audiences an early look at how the franchise’s world will be transferred to the big screen....

Ever since The Walt Disney Company acquired Lucasfilm back in 2012, Star Wars has been firing on all cylinders. Between the constant flurry of new films is a slew of TV content, comics, novels, and video games to hold fans over. It can become hard to keep track of every new Star Wars project — fortunately, though, we’re here to help. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of as many upcoming Star Wars projects as we could handle, and even some rumors that might surprise you....

12 Passive Income Ideas You Can Put to Work in 2023: What Is Passive Income? Passive income comes from projects or products that make you money with little to no maintenance. Essentially, it’s money you earn from assets you control. While passive income ideas might require some effort up front, the beauty of passive income is that the time investment is minimal. Types of Passive Income Generally speaking, there are four types of passive income:...