“Sometimes, it’s nice to watch something simplistic,” a relative of mine remarked after we had rewatched The Harvey Girls, a 1946 movie musical starring Judy Garland. This comment caught me by surprise, because I didn’t view The Harvey Girls as simplistic at all. Its emphasis on marriage as a (good) woman’s ultimate goal, its villainous
New calculations from bored physicists have just brought us a bit closer to understanding how material can fall onto neutron stars to flare out powerful blasts of X-ray light. If enough plasma is gravitationally attracted to the dead star from a binary companion, its mass is sufficient to force a way through the barrier created
SiriusXM is leaning into TikTok. The satellite radio company and Pandora parent today announced a partnership with the social video platform to power several new initiatives, including a TikTok channel on SiriusXM, hosted TikTok playlists on Pandora, and re-airings of Pandora LIVE events on TikTok. The hosted playlists on Pandora are the first of the
Play video content Ray J‘s living proof the rich just get richer … because his investment yielded a 17,000 percent return on his investment … yes, 17,000 PERCENT!!! Ray J was playing a penny-slot game called “Buffalo” and won $17,000. We’re told he plunked down a total of $100 so, yeah, it was a good
Some of the best parts of Mass Effect Legendary Edition are the interrupts players can take to change the course of certain cutscenes. The interrupts are tied to the Mass Effect Legendary Edition morality system, particularly in Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3. Starting in Mass Effect 2, every once in a while, during a cutscene, players will see a flashing Paragon or
Of all the surprises in Black Lightning‘s final season, few were as stunning as Jennifer Pierce/Lightning’s story. Early on in the season, Jennifer, played by China Anne McClain, flew up into the ionosphere despite the protestation of her family only to end up overpowered by energy. Her loved ones were able to save her by
Unsurprisingly, EA’s 4K remaster of the first Mass Effect is a night-and-day difference from the 2007 original. One look at a side-by-side comparison tells you most of what you need to know about this upgrade: textures, character models, and effects have been retrofitted and everything runs at 60 frames per second or more, though animations
Funko celebrated “FunkoWeen” this afternoon with a new batch of horror-themed reveals, giving us our first look at brand new Michael Myers, Elvira, and even Mandy toys! The Mistress of the Dark herself made a special appearance in the fun reveal video, which you can check out below. Elvira’s new 40th anniversary toy puts her
Mark York — best known for playing Billy Merchant in the early goings of “The Office” — has died following an illness. The actor died last week at Miami Valley Hospital in Ohio. His death came quickly after the illness surfaced, but the exact cause of death has not been disclosed. York grew up in
Almost 60 years after British nuclear tests ended, radioactive particles containing plutonium and uranium still contaminate the landscape around Maralinga in outback South Australia. These “hot particles” are not as stable as we once assumed. Our research shows they are likely releasing tiny chunks of plutonium and uranium which can be easily transported in dust
In the wake of the news that U.K.-based AI startup Faculty has raised $42.5 million in a growth funding round, I teased out more from CEO and co-founder Marc Warner on what his plans are for the company. Faculty seems to have an uncanny knack of winning U.K. government contracts, after helping Boris Johnson win
News Twin Peaks Leaving Netflix at the End of June 2021 The first two seasons of the show have been streaming on the platform since 2011 By Matthew Strauss May 24, 2021 Facebook Twitter Kyle MacLachlan as Special Agent Dale Cooper and Michael Ontkean as Sheriff Harry S. Truman on Twin Peaks, April 1990 (Walt
Sony Pictures has set a summer 2022 release date for 65, a film starring Adam Driver and Ariana Greenblatt. The pic will hit theaters nearly a year from now, on May 13, with plot details still being kept under wraps. Written and directed by Scott Beck & Bryan Woods — who together scripted A Quiet Place — 65
The original 2002 28 Days Later not only helped completely revive the zombie subgenre, but also was the breakout performance for star Cillian Murphy, and while there have been no official updates on a third film in the series, Murphy recently confirmed he’d be interested in returning to the series in some capacity. The film’s
May’s PlayStation Plus games leaked a couple of days ahead of their official reveal and it seems June’s games are following the same path. According to Areajugones, the site that accurately leaked May’s free games, the upcoming month will feature two day one releases, including a brand new Virtua Fighter title. On May 27, we
Announced today, this year’s Etheria Film Festival (www.etheriafilmnight.com) lineup will stream exclusively on Shudder, beginning Friday, June 25 and running through July 25! “This year’s Festival, the world’s most respected annual showcase of horror, science fiction, fantasy, action and thriller films directed by women, will feature nine short films and honor The Walking Dead Showrunner and Executive Producer Angela
An online game developed by a team of social psychologists could be a useful tool in the fight against misinformation, helping internet users spot misinformation and call it out for what it is: manipulative. Misinformation – often spread by automated bots, but also unsuspecting people – worms its way into our heads by appealing to a
Welcome back to the working week. Are you ready to get our hands a little dirty this morning? Good. We have an IPO to catch up on, one I should have kept with in the past few weeks. Regardless, today we’re looking at Zeta Global’s latest IPO filing ahead of its eventual pricing. The Exchange
Ahead of unveiling its fall schedule, The CW has announced pickups for two new dramas. The series receiving orders to series are All American: Homecoming and Naomi. Both shows have been thought to be locks throughout the entire development season. All American has remained a strong performer for the network in its third season. All
Play video content NBC Drake‘s 3-year-old son clearly has dad’s knack for big moments — he made an unforgettable night at the Billboard Music Awards even more memorable by getting emotional on stage. The hip-hop star cemented his spot as a legend Sunday night as he was named Artist of the Decade, and his little
CinemaBlend participates in affiliate programs with various companies. We may earn a commission when you click on or make purchases via links. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has become a behemoth in the entertainment industry over the past decade of filmmaking, and the studio is showing no signs of slowing down. Phase Four and beyond will
Last week, we asked you to share moments that felt unforgettable using #PSshare #PSBlog. From breathtaking vistas to heart-pounding adventures, here are the moments you won’t soon forget: Photoingame shared Ellie remembering a birthday surprise from The Last of Us Part II. FilthyRocker faces off against one of the unforgettable boss battles in Control. GravityShifters
Reunions are at the heart of every great sequel. Seeing your favorite characters come together for another misadventure is a very magical thing, only very rarely do storytellers ever warrant another go-around. Especially when it comes to horror. More often than not, the sequel completely fumbles what made this cadre of characters special in the
The Space Enterprise Consortium plans to issue a request for prototype proposals by June 30 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force next month will solicit industry bids for deep-space radar sensors that can track active satellites and debris in high orbits above 22,000 miles. One or more contractors will be selected to develop prototype concepts
With vaccination rates slowing in the U.S., the White House is getting creative about getting shots in arms. Beyond protecting yourself and others from from a deadly disease, the latest incentive to get vaccinated could help you find love (or get laid). The White House COVID-19 response team announced Friday that a number of popular
News Lady Gaga Awarded Key to West Hollywood as Mayor Declares “Born This Way Day” Gaga was honored on the 10th anniversary of her album By Evan Minsker May 24, 2021 Facebook Twitter Lady Gaga at declaration of “Born This Way Day” in West Hollywood (Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Lady Gaga’s album Born This
Several new characters join the Normandy crew in Mass Effect 3, and many of them, including Shepard’s shuttle pilot and mechanic Steve Cortez, are romance options. When Shepard first meets Steve in the Normandy Shuttle Bay, they will find him still mourning the loss of his husband, Robert. To romance Steve, Shepard will need to
The Nintendo DS was easily one of the riskiest systems Nintendo ever released. Debuting in 2004, the system’s dual-screen set-up was perplexing at first, but as developers started to push the system to its limits, it became home to a library of unique and excellent games. It also became one of the best-selling systems ever
Yesterday brought the announcement of Victoria 3, the first DLC for Empire Of Sin, and Royal Court DLC for Crusader Kings 3. Yet here I am, having my head turned by two tiny packs for Cities Skylines. One adds a bunch of train stations, the other adds some piers and bridges. Gimme.
A precursory Google search for Howard’s Mill leads to related searches from those asking whether Shannon Houchins and Kaiser Whitmire’s feature is real or a true story. The documentary-style thriller blurs the lines between horror and true crime, spinning a mystery that begins with a missing person. Framed as a documentary looking into the mysterious case of missing amateur treasure