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Considering just how quickly studios rush to greenlight any and all sequels or spinoffs of popular films, it’s a bit strange to think that Disney’s mega-hit Frozen was released almost three years ago, with little update on a big screen sequel. As one of the studio’s most successful films in history, the fact that Disney had turned out an instant classic in the face of Pixar’s dominanace - and a musical, no less - seemed to guarantee the announcement of a sequel....

Here’s what happens in the special, once-off podcast episode of Futurama, titled “Radiorama.” Futurama was created by Matt Groening (The Simpsons), and follows dimwitted pizza delivery boy Fry after he’s cryogenically frozen by accident and awakened in the 31st Century. He has to adjust to life in New New York and befriends a foul-mouthed robot named Bender and falls for Leela, the one-eyed captain of the Planet Express ship Futurama was the natural successor to The Simpsons, featuring hilarious characters and it had a lot of fun with its futuristic setting....

Arya Stark had an incredible arc throughout the hit HBO fantasy drama, Game Of Thrones. Fans first meet Arya as the highborn tomboy daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark. Arya struggles to reunite with her family throughout the series, and later travels to Braavos to train with the Faceless Men before eventually killing the Night King and saving Westeros. Arya has a brief fling with Gendry in Season 8 that delighted some fans....

The world of Legendary’s MonsterVerse expanded in a big way in Godzilla: King of the Monsters when Monarch found an ancient underwater civilization. This could pave the way for the discovery of even more Titans, as this forgotten civilization could potentially have ties to a few classic Toho monsters. During a pivotal scene in Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Monarch finds proof for Houston Brooks’ “Hollow Earth” theory when they discover an ancient city deep in the underground tunnels in the ocean....

Warner Bros. recently launched a viral website for Godzilla: King of the Monsters that not only sheds some light on the three new kaiju in the movie but also potentially various other creatures that have yet to officially join the MonsterVerse. Leading up to the release of Godzilla 2’s first trailer at San Diego Comic-Con 2018 and the kickoff for the sequel’s marketing campaign, the studio got the viral marketing portion going a few days before by creating a website for Monarch - the organization responsible for researching the movie universe’s monsters, including Kong and Godzilla....

This is the end for Gotham, and the first trailer for season 5 isn’t being shy about touting it as an explosive finale for the series. A shortened fifth season will see the Batman prequel series bring as many of its storylines as possible to their logical (well, knowing this series, probably not logical) endpoints. Chief among them, of course, is the question of whether or not David Mazouz’s Bruce Wayne will suit up to finally become the Batman, the role he’s been preparing for since the series launched in 2014....

After months of teases, Ra’s al Ghul finally arrives in a new featurette from Gotham. For almost three seasons now, Gotham has introduced a variety of villains from DC Comics. While the updated takes on the villains haven’t always been met positively by fans and critics, the show has nevertheless created a universe that’s both gritty and campy in its interpretation of source material. The show hasn’t merely stuck to obscure rogues, either, with the likes of the Riddler and Penguin featuring on the series since the beginning....

Overall, Star Wars fans seem to be fairly happy with the stewardship of the franchise by new owners Disney. Reviews for The Force Awakens have been positive, plans for future installments and spinoff stories have been well received, the possibility of TV series and further animated outings are well awaited. While some continue to maintain that it was an unnecessary maneuver for the company to eliminate the Star Wars Extended Universe soon after acquisition, much of the outrage appears to have dissipated by now; with attention turning toward future ventures like the long-term reach of the saga and in particular plans for a Star Wars theme park at Disneyland....

Translating a successful film into a television show is a risky proposition. Studios risk the prospect of tainting the original property and angering fans. Sometimes, though, these television reboots can take off and become as good if not better then the films on which they’re based. For every Limitless, Rush Hour, and Minority Report, there is a Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, Hannibal, Fargo, and even Daredevil. And with television series continuing to draw large audiences, it’s not hard to understand why studios are placing so much emphasis on the small screen lately....

J.K. Rowling’s rags to riches story is the kind of thing dreams are made of. From single mother on government assistance to uncontested queen of the literary world, Rowling has reached heights far greater than most writers—most anyone, really—could ever hope to achieve, and deservedly so. The success of Harry Potter is staggering to consider. Through 7 books and 8 movies, Rowling oversaw the development of an empire that spread across the globe, crossing generational lines to become a bone fide phenomenon....

Spider-Man: Far From Home director, Jon Watts, has shared some adorably cringe-worthy yearbook shots for Peter Parker and his classmates to celebrate the film’s theatrical release. One the the biggest draws of Spider-Man as a character has always been the tricky balance between Peter’s regular life as a high-school pupil and his extra-curricular activities battling supervillains and saving the citizens of New Year City. This is especially true for Tom Holland’s MCU iteration of the character, who still struggles with adolescent crushes and embarrassing family members, despite having helped prevent the destruction of the Universe only months prior....

Fans are constantly hoping to see Friends return one day, whether it be in the form of a one-off special, a movie, or a full season. With the recent HBO Max reunion show being announced, those hopes have been intensified, with people believing a big return for the show is closer than ever. While that might not be the case, that doesn’t mean its not fun to speculate and look ahead....

In a press release today, Apple announced that it’s expanding GarageBand for iPhone and iPad with new “Sound Packs” from some of the world’s top artists and producers. With these new Sound Packs, GarageBand users can learn to remix and create songs with help from artists such as Dua Lipa and Lady Gaga. The expansion to GarageBand includes new Remix Sessions, Producer Packs, and Sound Packs from top artists and producers....

The website promoting Godzilla: King of the Monsters has established the upcoming film’s connection to 2017’s Kong: Skull Island. In next year’s MonsterVerse blockbuster, the world will fall to an invasion of the gigantic kaiju, with the titular atomic fire-breathing lizard going to war in order to restore the balance. However, there’s an even bigger main event on the horizon: 2020’s Godzilla vs. Kong and the groundwork for that epic clash is being laid by the Monarch Sciences viral website as well....

Almost two years after it hit Android, the Google TV app is finally coming to iOS for iPhone and iPad users. The revamped Google TV app replaces the Google Play Movies & TV app on iOS, just like it did on Android. The new experience will be delivered via an update in the App Store which starts rolling out today. What’s new in the Google TV app? But now there’s a whole lot more that the app can do....

Warning: SPOILERS for The Amazing Spider-Man #800 Thanos killed half the universe with a snap of his fingers, but Norman Osborn’s version is only going to kill half a dozen of Spider-Man’s loved ones. The Avengers: Infinity War movie may have introduced that unforgettable hand gesture to a brand new audience, but for decades, the Thanos “SNAP” has remained one of Marvel’s most shocking moments. So it’s only right that it should be recreated in the pages of The Amazing Spider-Man #800, as Peter Parker faces the most horrifying version of Norman Osborn yet: the Red Goblin....

As the report from Bloomberg explains, Grinder was removed from the App Store sometime last week. It’s also unavailable on Android app markets in the country. These Android app stores are run by companies such as Tencent and Huawei in China, as Google’s own Play Store is unavailable in the country. Some context on the timing of this removal, courtesy of Bloomberg: Grindr was once owned by a Chinese video game development company Kunlun Tech, but it was sold to US-based investors for over $600 million in March of 2020....

While Dragon Ball started as a comedy with some martial arts, it’s undeniable that the concept of the franchise has shifted almost exclusively towards action (although the trademark humor is still present.) Starting with Dragon Ball Z, audiences across the world have been dazzled by the thrilling hand-to-hand combat, extreme transformations, and zany plot featuring legions of lovable characters. That said, there’s a huge chunk of the show’s aesthetic, appeal, and even inner core that’s beyond the humor and the fighting, and that’s the mix of the mystical and technological aspects....

“Elseworlds - Part 3” closed out this year’s Arrowverse crossover event, but didn’t resolve everything. Having had The Book of Destiny returned to his grasp by The Monitor after Kara Zor-El, Oliver Queen and Barry Allen successfully stole it from him, Dr. John Deegan felt inspired to reshape the world once more. This time the mad doctor transformed himself into the all-powerful being he’d intended to become originally, reborn as the Superman of Earth-1....

Ant-Man and the Wasp gave Evangeline Lilly’s Hope van Dyne her moment. Even in Ant-Man, Hope was clearly the stronger hero, but in the sequel she got title billing and the chance to finally show it. The result was a light-hearted romp that gave Wasp her due after fifty years in the comics. And, while her future in the MCU is currently as a pile of dust, there’s every reason to expect more from her in the future....