The penultimate episode of the first season of Star Wars: The Mandalorian dropped on Disney+ today and was the second episode of the new Disney+ series to be directed by Deborah Chow. Chow has helmed episodes of big series such as American Gods, Mr. Robot, and Better Call Saul and will soon be taking the
Month: December 2019
By Sherif Saed, Wednesday, 18 December 2019 16:07 GMT Capcom has gone on a bit of a trademark registration spree. Capcom has filed for trademark registrations in Japan for many of its classic franchises. The list, uncovered by Chizai Watch, includes names like Dino Crisis, Vapire (Darkstalkers), Bionic Commando and many more. As you can
Nigerian startup Rensource Energy has raised a $20 million Series A round co-led by CRE Venture Capital and the Omidyar network. The renewable energy company builds and operates solar-powered micro-utilities that provide electricity to commercial community structures, such as open-air trading bazaars. Launched in 2016, the startup has shifted its operating strategy. “We’ve pivoted away
It’s another slow Marvel toy news day as we tick down the clock to the end of 2019, so let’s dip pack into the cache of figures needing reviews again! This time, let’s have a look at the final figure I needed to review from the X-Men Legends Caliban Series. Believe it or not, this
Amazon’s long-gestating Lord of the Rings TV series just confirmed a major movie character will be a part of the fun when it debuts. Per Variety, Morfydd Clark (His Dark Materials) has been added to the cast as a young Galadriel, the elf played by Cate Blanchett in the Lord of the Rings movies. This
11 minutes ago Birds of Prey, otherwise known as Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn, is headed to theaters in just a few months. While it gears up for its theatrical debut, we’re steadily learning more details, including the fact the movie will officially be Rated R. It’s not an
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker review embargo is up today and the discussion about the film is beginning. Fans will have to wait another day before seeing the movie, but critics are letting their voices be heard. The film is off to a rough start in that respect, receiving the worst critical reception for
We used to view the idea of gaming on a laptop as a virtual contradiction in terms, at least for anyone who didn’t want to invest in a so-called ‘desktop replacement.’ Over the last decade, we’ve seen a lot more laptops shipping with integrated graphics that are capable of at least some light gaming and
The insurance industry, sleepy and ancient, is ripe for disruption. We’ve seen companies like Lemonade, Hippo and Rhino get in on that opportunity. Today, an insurtech company focused on small business insurance has raised $18 to keep growing. Meet Huckleberry, whose Series A was led by Tribe Capital, with participation from Amaranthine, Crosslink Capital and
Comedian Chris Gethard has released a surprise new album of stand-up. Taylor Ham, Egg, and Cheese: A Comedic Tribute to New Jersey is out now on Don Giovanni. The release is composed entirely of Jersey-specific material. Give it a listen below. Taylor Ham, Egg, and Cheese was recorded live at the Asbury Park Brewery. “I’ve
Last weekend Hasbro continued their Comic Con World Tour with a stop in Germany for the Comic Con Dortmund. Also last weekend, the AwesomeToyBlog HQ was closed, so I’m bringing you the Marvel and Star Wars announcements from the show in the event you also missed them. Marvel Legends: For the Marvel Legends line two
When Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, the deal came with the promise of more movies, including a new trilogy in the Skywalker saga. That sequel trilogy launched in 2015 with J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens and continued in 2017 with Rian Johnson’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Now it ends with Abrams’ Star Wars:
[embedded content] It’s that time of year where certain games celebrate Christmas. We’ve seen it in Overwatch, Rocket League and now it’s time for Overcooked 2 to receive some free content for holiday season. Similar to previous free seasonal events in the original game and last year’s update in the sequel, this new festive update
Hiring the right people may be the most important thing you do when you start a new company. But how much time should founders spend on hiring when there are so many other competing demands? Last week, we discussed team-building and several other issues during a panel on the Extra Crunch stage at Disrupt Berlin
Exclusive Getty Composite Quality Control CEO “Pee” Thomas is completely incapable of handling his kids — which is why he doesn’t — according to Lira Galore … who’s calling his recent fatherhood claims into question. The custody battle between Pee and his baby mama is getting nastier, and according to new docs … Galore says
We’ve got a 6-month subscription to the Fresh Fiction box to give away to one lucky reader, courtesy of Macmillan’s Reading Group Gold newsletter! Sign up for the Reading Group Gold newsletter to get fresh ideas for your book club each month, along with early copies of upcoming books and reading guides. This sweepstakes is
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Orlando Jones says he and Gabrielle Union now find themselves in the same boat … speaking out against workplace injustice, and unfair firings, at the hands of the same production company. The former “American Gods” star came on “TMZ Live” Tuesday to fill us in on his convo with Gabrielle
Disney will ring out its $10 billion-plus global 2019 with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, in what is expected to be a $450M global opening, which is what Star Wars: The Last Jedi opened to in 2017, behind Force Awakens’ near $528.9M. Skywalker rises in France, Germany and Italy tomorrow with previews in China with domestic previews starting Thursday
Credit: Free Comic Book Day Credit: Free Comic Book Day Credit: Free Comic Book Day Press Release The Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) Committee has selected the twelve Gold Sponsor comic book titles for the comic book industry’s most anticipated annual event: Free Comic Book Day! FCBD happens each year on the first Saturday in
Overcooked! 2 players no longer have to wait to get their hands on Winter Wonderland, which is available now as a free update on Nintendo Switch. This update implements brand-new seasonally dressed kitchens inspired by Campfire Cook Off, Night of the Hangry Horde and Carnival of Chaos. It also introduces the following additional content: New
When you play games on your PS4, it’s fair to say that your thumbs and index fingers are generally doing most of the work. Why not put the rest of your lazy digits to work with this accessory that puts two programmable buttons on the rear of the DualShock 4 controller? Called, imaginatively, the Back
“The mystery, horror, and thriller combined with some paranormal…it was amazing.” (The Busy Shelf) Graham Richards was shopping with his family at an outlet mall when an active shooter began indiscriminately murdering people with a rifle. Graham was shot in the face and when he woke up in the hospital, his family was dead. And
Check out what’s hitting store shelves this week from Diamond Select Toys Some new items are now in stores from Diamond Select Toys. These include new Bruce Lee, Marvel, and DC Comics items. These can be found at local comic shops, and most online collectible retailers. Included are: Bruce Lee Gallery Kick PVC Diorama (Item
30 minutes ago While some folks were losing their minds over Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’s world premiere last night, there were others who were experiencing the other major motion picture of the holiday season. Director Tom Hooper’s Cats was unveiled to an eager audiences at its very own world premiere last night, and
[embedded content] No Man’s Sky players got a fun update this week that gives them the opportunity to create their own music and fill their bases with the new tunes. It’s called the “ByteBeat Device,” and it’s a new base prop that has a bunch of different features and configuration options. It’s the focus of
Struggling to take down the zombie hordes in World War Z? The Special Operations Forces Pack is here to help you out! Available to purchase and download into the wonderful zombie-fuelled experience that is World War Z on Xbox One right now, the Special Operations Forces Pack could be seen as something of a gift
Instagram is giving politicians the same free rein to spread misinformation as its parent company Facebook. Instagram is expanding its limited fact checking test in the US from May and will now work with 45 third-party organizations to assess the truthfulness of photo and video content on its app. Material rated as false will be
Popa Wu, an associate and mentor of the Wu-Tang Clan, has died, according to Rolling Stone and The Source. A cause of death has not been revealed. He was 63 years old. Find tributes from Wu-Tang Clan members and affiliates below. Popa Wu, who was also known as Freedum Allah, appeared on numerous Wu-Tang tracks,
Hasbro has been doling out fan service like never before to X-Men collectors over the course of 2019, including new versions of some of the most requested characters such as Beast, Jubilee, Dani Moonstar and Professor X. But perhaps the singular most exciting 6” X-Men Legends action figure of the year for most fans was
[embedded content] Avatar: The Last Airbender fans got the best news of their lives in September 2018 when Netflix announced its plans to adapt the original animated series into a live-action series. But since then it’s been crickets concerning details about the series, and we were starting to get seriously worried about whether this miracle
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