MPC (Moving Picture Company), a powerful visual effects production company with multiple locations around the world, has reportedly shut down its Vancouver studio. Hundreds of people have undoubtedly been laid off (the Vancouver Sun reports that it once employed 800 artists); the move follows an earlier announcement that MPC Vancouver would help redesign the title
As 2019 wraps up, we’re all looking back at what we did this year. Nintendo is here to help you do that with a tool that compiles various statistics from your Switch activity over the course of the year. As you scroll down the page, Nintendo will give you various stats from your 2019 including
Spotify is prototyping a new way to see what friends have been listening to, called “Tastebuds”. Despite how discovering music is inherently social, Spotify has no features for directly interacting with friends within its mobile app after axing its own inbox in 2017 and keeping its Friend Activity ticker restricted to desktop. It seemed like
Exclusive TMZ.com Aaron Carter was visited by cops and paramedics after someone called to report the singer had suffered an overdose … but it turned out to be a false alarm. Law enforcement sources tell us they got a call to Aaron’s California home Wednesday night for a possible overdose. Officers arrived on scene shortly
Address: nám. Republiky 1078/1, 110 00 Nové Město Hours: Monday – Wednesday 9 am-9 pm, Thursday-Saturday 9 am-10 pm and Sunday 9 am-9 pm Over the last couple of years, I have been to Prague a number of times and I have been to two of the Comic Points in Prague. One was a larger
The Bachelor is back for Season 15, starring Peter Weber, aka Pilot Pete, aka the Windmill Champ. Every week, TV Guide reviews and recommendations editor Liam Mathews and former The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise cast member Jacqueline Trumbull will overthink every moment of the latest episode in their recap on A Beautiful Podcast to
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker advance ticket sales are pacing with 2017’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi at the same point in time in their Fandango sales cycle. We heard from other exhibition sources that a $200M+ opening is within reach. Also working greatly in the favor of business this weekend are 15% K-12 schools out on
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
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