Posts

Pixar has delivered a major shakeup toIncredibles 3with an announcement that Brad Bird is not directing the third film. The longtime veteran of Pixar made a splash withThe Incrediblesin 2004 and returned to direct the sequel in 2018, leading to the confirmation that he was developing a third entry to close out the trilogy. Disney and PixarannouncedIncredibles 3at D23in 2024. This announcement included acknowledging Bird’s involvement, which was not specifically detailed, but led to the belief that he would be back to direct the Parr family....

It’s been eight months sinceJoan Vassos and Chock Chapplegot engaged on the season finale ofThe Golden Bachelorette, and still,there are no signs that the two will be getting married any time soon. Joan was ABC’s firstGolden Bachelorette, the network’s attempt to widen their audience for theirBachelorfranchise shows. The Golden BachelorandThe Golden Bacheloretteare ABC’s way of appealing to those of an older generation. The Golden Bacheloretteseason 1ended with Joan, a native of Maryland, choosing to get engaged to Chock, who lives in his hometown of Wichita, Kansas....

Faithfulness to the original text is always a hot topic of debate when it comes to adaptations of books. Despite the many hate-filled comment sections for adaptations, there is one series that has stood the test of time as being a solid example of how to adapt from the source material:Lord of the Rings. However understanding the longstanding popularity of the series, and the many things it undeniably gets right, it does beg the question of whether or not these films are truly faithful enough to the books they’re based on....

Warning: Contains potential spoilers forSpider-Boy #19! With its massive lineup of superheroes, villains, and everything in between,Marvelhas introduced some wild and wacky superpowers in its time, yet one character just unlocked one that’s truly unique. There are plenty of Marvel characters with animal-based powers, but even the most die-hard comic fan has never seen one that’s quite as specific and strange as the ability that’s just about to debut in the pages ofSpider-Boy....

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers forSinister’s Six #2! WhenSpider-Manvillains come together to form a Sinister Six, readers can expect some devious schemes and misadventures, but theX-Menversion of the team will seemingly be a lot more violent and dangerousthan any other previous iteration. Instead of Spider-Man’s usual rogues gallery joining forces, Marvel’s future will see a classic X-Men villain forming the new brutal super-team. At San Diego Comic-Con,Marvel revealed new detailsabout the upcomingAge of Revelationtie-in that twists the name of Spider-Man’s supervillain team to give it an all-new meaning....

Michael Bay is finally coming back toTransformersseven years after he last made a movie in Paramount’s live-action franchise. The series continued on without him behind the helm, with two live-action films and one animated movie being made, although he was more involved as a producer onTransformers: Rise of the Beasts. After that film continued the franchise’s downward spiral at the box office, it’s no surprise that reports have now revealed thatMichael Bay is developing a newTransformersmovie....

Samsung Electronics is greatly expanding its partnership with Hyundai Motor and Kia. Samsung wants to fully integrate its SmartThings IoT platform with the automakers' software-defined vehicles. This will essentially make it much easier to connect devices and give personalized services to owners. The big focus of this partnership is the integration of SmartThings with Hyundai and Kia’s next-generation infotainment system. This integration will give several new features, including allowing Hyundai and Kia cars to use the SmartThings Find network to help owners locate their vehicles....

Kirby: Star Alliesfans have cause for excitement, as Nintendo revealed its original artbook. The book will containconcept artfrom the game, images from the post launch updates, and even messages from and interviews with developers. At the moment, this art book is scheduled to release in Japan on March 16th, 2021, meaning fans will have to wait until next year to get their hands on it. The art book, titledKirby Star Allies: The Original Artbook, is only available in Japan at the moment, and will retail for ¥2970....

The tragedy ofAnakin Skywalker’sfall to the dark side and his ultimate transformation into Darth Vader is a cornerstone of theStar Warssaga. While often attributed to the events surrounding the Clone Wars and Palpatine’s years of manipulation, the cracks in his bond with Obi-Wan Kenobi began to show far earlier than many realize. Star Wars: Obi-Wan and Anakin,written by Charles Soule with art by Marco Checchetto,gives a deep dive into their early and formative years....

Hardcore adventurists can now go modular with Peak Design’s Outdoor Line. The new collection of backpacks and bags, which are compatible with Peak Design’s modular “cube” system, offer a more robust, more adjustable, and more comfortable soft-carry experience. Peak Design is already synonymous with outdoor photography. After all, the brand was invented for that purpose. But as Peak Design’s popularity has increased, its consumer base has grown more diverse. Plenty of non-outdoorsy customers (and non-photographers) have realized the value of a well-organized and modular carrying solution....

Summary APokemonfan created a terrifying version of Drifblim. Known as the Blimp Pokemon, Drifblim is a Gen 4 Ghost andFlying-type Pokemonthat distinctly looks like a hot air balloon as it floats around its surroundings. Drifblim has a round purple body with a puffy white cloud on its head, three arms hanging from its body, and a yellow X as its mouth. It’s appeared in manyPokemongames starting withPokemon Diamond and Pearl, with the latest beingPokemon Scarlet and Violet, where players could battle it atRyme’s Ghost Gym....

Earning a 100% Fresh status on Rotten Tomatoesputs high audience expectations on a movie or TV show, and Amazon Prime Video’sFleabagfully clears them. Created, written by, and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the two-season comedy-drama is based on her one-woman show of the same name that premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2013. Waller-Bridge’s titular protagonist is only ever called Fleabag, and the show follows her as she navigates her complex familial relationships (Olivia Colman is particularly brilliant as Fleabag’s snide stepmother), messy dating life, and her all-consuming grief underneath it all....

The Regulatorsis one of the rareStephen Kingbooks that hasn’t been turned into an adaptation, but it almost made for an awesome movie with Western legend Sam Peckinpah at the helm.Stephen King adaptationswere big business during the 1980s, with movies likeCarrie,The Shiningand John Carpenter’sChristineall arriving in quick succession. Of course, there’s never really been a time since the late 1970s whenStephen King’s bookshaven’t been adapted to the big or small screens, but the author is so prolific that there are plenty of books that are still awaiting adaptations....