The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been going strong for a decade now, which has been more than enough time to develop a decent-sized stable of characters on the big and small screens. Of course, a side effect of this is that some of these characters have dropped off the MCU radar since being introduced. This is as much the case for heroes and villains attached to the Avengers movies as it is any other MCU franchise....
The popularity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is largely a result of Marvel Studios’ commitment to keeping alive the spirit of becoming involved in a comic book storyline. As comic readers can attest, each individual title is often smaller piece to a larger puzzle. While it’s possible to read just one title and ignore the rest, doing so means missing out on vast chunks of continuity. As much as each title might be self-contained, each self-contained unit forms an intricate web of connectivity that tends to lead towards some major crossover event that ties the disparate arcs together into a singular, monumental piece of storytelling....
Marvel fans need to stop their Star-Lord hate. Chris Pratt’s Peter Quill has been a popular hero ever since his debut in 2014’s Guardians of the Galaxy, but after Avengers: Infinity War he’s become hated and reviled by Marvel fans. Although the heroes assembled on Titan launched a desperate trap for Thanos, a single moment of emotional weakness meant Star-Lord blew their plan. As a result, many fans argue that he is directly responsible for Thanos’s victory at the end of the film....
The Bachelor and its many spin-offs have produced some of the most colorful and unique figures that have graced our screens over the years. Throughout the spectacular dates, the drama, and the hundreds of roses, many contestants have stood above the rest as some of the most memorable in the franchise, both good and bad. Though it’s tough to choose only a few fan favorites out of seventeen years of unforgettable programming, we have tried to narrow down the list to include those that left their mark on the franchise indelibly, and in doing so, we have also singled out some contestants that definitely could have improved their game....
Star Wars: The Last Jedi will introduce a new member to the galaxy far, far away’s continuously-growing droid family: BB-9E. As many fans know, robots are an integral part of the film franchise, playing key roles in all of the movies to date. In A New Hope, C-3PO and R2-D2 were the ones who set the story in motion, escaping with the Death Star plans to Tatooine and meeting Luke Skywalker....
Ant-Man director Peyton Reed revealed he is not a fan of the villain from the first film - Darren Cross/Yellowjacket (Corey Stoll) - but it inspired a different kind of villain for Ant-Man and the Wasp. In fact, Reed added that he’s not a fan of several major villains in the MCU. Following the events of Captain America: Civil War (but set before Avengers: Infinity War), Ant-Man and the Wasp follows Scott Lang/Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) while he’s under house arrest after siding against the UN and their superhero-controlling Sokovia Accords....
Spider-Man actor Tom Holland finally responds to the rivalry between him and Avengers: Infinity War co-star Anthony Mackie - and he’s very chill about it. All’s fair in love and war, and Mackie (Falcon) has truly taken that message to heart. For the better part of a few months, Mackie has made a game of picking on his co-star (and friend) Holland. The beef first started in April of 2016 during the press tour for Captain America: Civil War, when a reporter asked if the cast did anything to make newcomers Chadwick Boseman (Black Panther) and Holland feel welcome....
An Apple Headset patent application describes how the device could enable users to see things that are invisible, or hidden from view. This could range from invisible gases, through physical objects hidden from view, to things like Wi-Fi. This could have important safety uses, such as being able to see a dangerous gas leak, as well as more mundane things like visualizing the Wi-Fi coverage in your home as you experiment with router placement …...
Many iOS apps sell your location data to data brokers, despite Apple’s privacy policies and clampdowns, says a new report today. It says that while both Apple and Google have cracked down on one sneaky approach used by companies that buy and sell user data, a simple workaround is in widespread use … Background It used to be commonplace for a data broker to create SDKs (software development kits) that would be useful to app developers as a quick and easy way to add commonly needed features....
WARNING: The following article contains SPOILERS for the Arrow Episode “The Thanatos Guild” - “The Thanatos Guild” has seen the departure of one of the few remaining original cast members of Arrow, in a move that should herald the beginning of the end for the long-running superhero series. The show has not yet been confirmed for a seventh season by The CW, but the shows’ writers have apparently been working on scripts for it since August of 2017....
Director Ava DuVernay has revealed that she asked to helm DC Films’ adaptation of New Gods. The anticipated adaptation of Jack Kirby’s comic classic turned quite a few heads when DuVernay was announced as the director. DuVernay’s commitment to the property marks a continued effort by DC Films to deliver something different from it’s previous cinematic offerings by looking for directors with a love of the property, as opposed to operating based on a desire to create a consistent MCU-esque cinematic universe....
Ava DuVernay’s Queen Sugar will have an all-female director line up for its upcoming third season. Fresh from directing Disney’s A Wrinkle In Time and being confirmed for DC’s New Gods, DuVernay’s Queen Sugar airs on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN and is based on the book of the same name by Natalie Baszile. The story follows the Bordelon siblings Nova (Rutina Wesley), Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner) and Ralph (Kofi Siriboe) as they each attempt to deal with their own personal struggles while coming together to run their newly inherited family sugarcane farm....
Whether you’re looking for the best everyday charger for your iPhone and iPad or need a solution for work or travel, getting something more powerful and capable than Apple’s charger is key. Standing out as a perfect fit for iPhone, iPad, and more is the Baseus Super Si 30W ultra-compact dual-port charger. Read on for all the details and get a 20% discount with code “SUPERSI44” at checkout.. Apple doesn’t include a charger in the box with its iPhones anymore, and with iPads, it’s a bulky 20W power adapter with a single port....
In space, no one can hear you scream. Well, there was certainly a lot of screaming when this space creature first hit the screen. The Xenomorph from Ridley Scott’s Alien series is without a doubt one of the most terrifying beasts from beyond the stars. From its sleek, black cranium to the tip of its spear-like tail, the Xenomorph has been feasting on hapless explorers and ripping apart victims since 1979 - truly a legacy of terror....
[WARNING: This article may contain MAJOR SPOILERS for Alien: Covenant] - Nearly forty years ago, Ridley Scott made a little science fiction film with an H.R. Giger model. That little film launched the Alien franchise, a science fiction staple which now comprises live action films, comic books, video games, and toys. Now in his 70s, Scott has decided to bring the franchise full circle with Alien: Covenant and its sequels (prequels to the original series)....
Last updated: March 31, 2021 Of the four MonsterVerse movies released so far, which is the best? Godzilla vs. Kong is the latest installment in Warner Bros. and Legendary’s kaiju franchise, and takes the series to new levels of action and scale. While Godzilla: King of the Monsters saw Godzilla square off with his Toho brethren, Mothra, Rodan, and King Ghidorah, who make their Western debuts in the gloriously monstrous free-for-all, Godzilla vs....
A patent application published last month suggested that an Apple drone might be in the works. Two further drone-related patent applications have come to light today – with the original filings suggesting some attempt on Apple’s part to keep the work secret. Patent applications are a matter of public record, and there are of course people who make a habit of scouring those filed by Apple in an attempt to get an early steer on potential new products....
The fantastic Apple Frames Shortcut created by MacStories’ Federico Viticci has been upgraded today with a major new version. The latest iteration was completely rewritten for improved performance and reliability. And it comes with support for iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, Apple Watch Ultra, and M2 MacBook Air, multiple display resolution options, and more. If you haven’t used Apple Frames before, it’s a seamless tool to add a device’s hardware frames to screenshots using the Shortcuts app....
Apple is continuing to imagine what a future MacBook would look like with Apple Pencil support. The tech giant has applied to revamp a patent today regarding an Apple Pencil that is removably mounted above the MacBook’s keyboard. Apple’s revamp of a previous patent According to Patently Apple, the Pencil can act as a mouse when lying in its retainer within the computer. There’s also a high-end lighting system built into said retainer where the Apple Pencil will replace the F-Key row....
The newest summer Apple Pay promotion is out today with special deals on shoes, clothing, accessories, and more. The discounts come from popular retailers including GOAT, Ray-Ban, J.Crew, Lands’ End, Gymboree, Matt & Nat, The RealReal, and more. Read on for all the details. Apple shared the new promotion in an email to users today. The new Apple Pay deals are available starting now, July 21 and run through August 3....
