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The Harry Potter series spawns a new spinoff with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Warner Bros. latest attempt to keep the magical cash cow milking. What could easily have been a cynical cash grab or retread a-la some of the Jurassic Park sequels, instead comes alive as a rousing—and fantastic—new adventure. J.K. Rowling, the author behind the Potterverse returns to pen the script, and David Yates, director of the final four installments of the first cycle of Potter films returns to helm....

Leading up to the release of Pixar’s forthcoming feature length animated sequel Finding Dory, many fans of the preceding film Finding Nemo are no doubt eager, and perhaps a little perplexed, as to how well writer/director Andrew Stanton will prove when it comes to bringing the original property initially released way back in 2003 to audiences well into the 2010s. Rest assured, the latest Finding Dory trailer appears to capture a lot of the whimsy and charm that made the original an immediately touching and well-remembered classic, and its supporting cast of original characters should capture the attention of audiences the world over....

As one of the most highly successful series in television history, Frasier has found recognition worthy of its snooty protagonist. It’s also one of the most highly successful spin-offs, following noted psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane as he leaves his home in Boston as a regular on the series Cheers to star in his own series as the host of a Seattle radio show. He reunites with his neurotically fussy younger brother Niles, his cranky ex-cop father Martin, and his father’s eccentric British physical therapist in a non-stop calamitous farce....

[This is a review of Gotham season 3, episodes 21 and 22. There will be SPOILERS.] - Another season of Gotham has come to a close, and while this year brought the usual highs and lows fans have come to expect, the two-part finale – consisting of ‘Destiny Calling’ and ‘Heavydirtysoul’ – managed to both tie up loose ends of the season 3 arc and reinvigorate the series as it heads into season 4 later this year....

Even though Draco Malfoy is definitely not written to be a heart-throb, teenage girls took a liking to Harry Potter’s nemesis thanks to actor Tom Felton. Because of his popularity, the films make Draco seem more charming than malevolent. Regardless, Draco acts as the perfect adversary to Harry, and he creates an entertaining riff between himself and his nemesis. The two also help bring a tangible representation of good versus evil, which is the most prominent symbolism in the Harry Potter story....

Since the revival of Doctor Who, there have been at least nearly 40 companions who have helped to save the world. However, there have only been a select few that have left a memorable impression on the fans - Rose, Martha, and Clara just to name a few. Question is, which companion do you believe changed the most? Do you think it was for the better or the worst? From Mickey Smith to Jackie Tyler, keep reading to discover which 5 companions grew a lot and the 5 companions that didn’t....

Donald Glover is stepping into Billy Dee Williams’ shoes as Lando Calrissian for the untitled Han Solo Star Wars spin-off, who he believes to be more complicated than the titular character. Glover has continued to become more of a recognizable name in Hollywood over the past year or so. Atlanta was critically well-received and won multiple awards along the way, plus he is set to appear in Spider-Man: Homecoming next month, play Simba in the live-action The Lion King, and is leading an animated Deadpool show in the future....

Spinning out of the upcoming Titans series, Doom Patrol has just been added to DC Universe’s slate of upcoming streaming shows. When word first broke of a streaming service run by DC, it seemed exciting enough knowing Young Justice season 3 and the long-in-development Titans would have a place there. But since that time, the effort has greatly expanded. DC Universe was formally announced two weeks ago, with confirmation that the Harley Quinn animated series would be joining the initial rollout....

For the tenth week, the Dutch watchdog has fined Apple over the lack of third-party payment options for dating apps subscriptions. This time, the Authority for Consumers and Markets could finally swipe right to Apple as it’s reached the $55 million penalties for ongoing non-compliance. As reported by TechCrunch, this time the ACM is “sounding more positive after Apple adjusted its most recent offer saying the amended proposal ‘should result in definitive conditions for dating-app providers’....

Dwayne Johnson shares an emotional salute to comic book legend Stan Lee on social media. The former wrestler burst onto the scene with the 2001 film, The Mummy Returns, which kickstarted his acting career. Needless to say, The Rock’s career in Hollywood has taken off since then, with him eventually beating Robert Downey Jr. to become the highest-paid actor in 2016, thanks to movies such as Moana and Central Intelligence, as well as his ongoing HBO series Ballers....

Electronic Arts is reportedly developing a new, open world Star Wars video game. While the project is still very much in the early stages of development, an open world experience could make for an exciting feature in a Star Wars game. EA holds the exclusive rights to all PC and console game production for titles based on Star Wars, and it has overall been a tumultuous experience. Lately, the company has faced a bit of controversy related to microtransactions in Star Wars Battlefront II, wherein game changing features were included in a sort of “pay-as-you-go” service that angered fans and players....

Facebook published today two articles about how to create a safer experience for young people on Instagram as well as how the company verifies whether someone is the appropriate age required to be on its platforms. Over the past months, some organizations have criticized Facebook for trying to create an Instagram for kids. In a letter to Mark Zuckerberg in April, the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, an international coalition of 35 children’s and consumer groups, wrote that “a children’s version of Instagram (....

September Tuesday, September 5 American Horror Story: Cult FX, 10pm Wednesday, September 6 You’re The Worst Season 4 FXX, 10pm Friday, September 8 BoJack Horseman Season 4 Netflix Sunday, September 10 The Orville Series Premiere FOX 8pm Outlander Season 3 Starz 8pm The Deuce Series Premiere HBO 9pm Fear the Walking Dead Season 3B AMC 9pm Top of the Lake: China Girl SundanceTV 9pm Monday, September 11 Newton’s Law Acorn TV...

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is the worst reviewed movie of the Harry Potter franchise, and looks set to have the weakest box office opening, too. The movie is crammed full of interweaving plotlines and so many characters that it’s hard to know what everyone is up to, or indeed, what their purpose is. In some ways the movie feels like it’s telling Newt’s story; in others it’s all about Grindelwald....

Marvel’s new Invisible Woman comic may have shown how the Fantastic Four can join the MCU–and how the ending of Spider-Man: Far From Home may set it up perfectly. And now that Marvel has officially teased the Fantastic Four and X-Men, it actually seems easier for Marvel to add the Fantastic Family into the mix. Although not much is known about Marvel’s Phase 4 plans, the MCU is primed to embrace the cosmic as never before....

Although a small flood of awards season hopeful films are going to be pouring into theaters over the final month of 2016, most of them won’t be going into a wide theatrical release in the U.S. until 2017. One buzzed-about movie that is going into general release in December (on Christmas Day, no less) is Fences, the big screen adaptation of the late August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 1987 play of the same name....

Mozilla is out with an update today for its Firefox iOS browser. Matching the flexibility of Apple’s Safari on iOS, the new Firefox mobile release brings the option to place the search bar at the bottom of the app. There are also some new wallpapers inspired by Disney and Pixar’s “Turning Red.” Today’s minor update for Firefox on iOS comes after the mobile browser got a major overhaul back in November with a new homepage experience:...

Apple has officially released iOS 15.2 to the general public. This update comes five weeks after Apple introduced iOS 15.1, which finally brought SharePlay as well as other delayed features. Here’s everything new with iOS 15.2 that should make you update your iPhone now. App Privacy Report is finally here with iOS 15.2 One of the features delayed with the iOS 15 original release that wasn’t available with iOS 15.1 was the App Privacy Report page....

Ezra Miller’s solo DC film may finally pick up steam with producer Toby Emmerich saying the studio is close to hiring a director for Flashpoint. There are only a few more days left before Justice League hits theaters and audiences get to truly meet Ezra Miller as Barry Allen (but he isn’t called Flash). Despite two previous appearances in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice and Suicide Squad, Miller has not had time to shine....

In memory of the late Professor Stephen Hawking, The Big Bang Theory showrunner confirms that the show will pay tribute to the theoretical physicist in an upcoming episode. Currently in its eleventh season, the comedy stylings of The Big Bang Theory has stood the test of time as it focusses a group of outcast nerds and their daily lives. However, part of what has made the show such a hit has been its many guest appearances by famous faces from the world of sci-fi and beyond....