If this second decade of the 2000s will be remembered for anything in the entertainment industry, it will be for the epic explosion of quality television content. This past month we watched the great streaming wars begin, but that’s only because almost enough quality content exists to support separate, as well as existing, channels. This isn’t the era of the sitcom, it was the decade of the serial television, and the theories, websites, guide books, and fandoms that come with that....

Tina Belcher was originally conceived as a boy named Dan, but it’s hard to imagine him being any more popular than the girl he became in the final version of the pilot episode. Tina is most fans’ favorite character on the show, and she’s also everyone’s confident, empowered, socially awkward, feminist hero. A lot of the popularity of the show can be attributed to the popularity of Tina, and it’ll be interesting how the show translates to the big screen when the movie adaptation is released next year....

James Wan was first brought on to produce a new live-action adaptation of the Mortal Kombat video game franchise over three years ago. Mortal Kombat was put on hold for a couple of years while he finished Aquaman, but it was recently announced that the film would begin filming in Australia for a 2021 release from director Simon McQuoid. This latest development has led many fans to begin speculating about which characters we might see in the upcoming adaptation, with franchise mainstays like Sub-Zero, Scorpion, Johnny Cage, Liu Kang, Raiden, and Shang Tsung all likely to appear....

The Bachelor franchise is big business and the producers have the program down to a science. About to start its 15th season of The Bachelorette, the franchise has aired more than 240 episodes and 23 total seasons of the reality romance show, as well as a handful of successful spinoffs, including Bachelor Pad, Bachelor in Paradise, and The Bachelor Winter Games. Infamous for its roses, romances, and drama, The Bachelor is still a competition game—and you can’t have a game without rules....

There are few shows that have made such an impact in both TV and film quite like the Twilight Zone. Despite lasting only a handful of years, running from 1959-1964, this anthology series has since reached icon status with its thought-provoking, mind-bending, and often dark premises. These cleverly crafted stories by Rod Serling have invoked the imagination by drawing from the surreal, the supernatural, and the superhuman. Yet, at the same time, these stories are very human in their conveying sound morals, emotional impact, and dynamic, relatable characters....

Monday’s top deals include $99 off 10.2-inch iPad and various official iPhone 11 cases from $23. You can also save on Apple’s 12-inch MacBook in certified refurbished condition. Head below for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. Apple’s 10.2-inch iPad discounted by up to $99 With a larger 10.2-inch display, Apple Pencil support, and compatibility with smart connector accessories, this is arguably one of the most compelling iPads in Apple’s stable currently....

Usually when audiences see product placements in movies and television, they are very intentional, positioned perfectly by companies as a form of advertisement. Producers receive oodles of cash when they agree to include different brand-indicated goods in their works. Although the heyday of chain-smoking characters and inconspicuous labels are long gone, product placements are still ubiquitous on-screen. There’s a different kind of product placement, though, one that happens by accident. Whether through poor editing or unintentional happenstance, these unplanned endorsements gave the companies involved quite a boost....

The horror genre is a massive one and a ton of movies and TV shows designed to scare viewers are released each year. Although a lot of them are completely original, there are also a large number of horror movies that are remakes of other movies. These are either remakes of older movies that came out decades ago or movies that were originally released in another language, like The Grudge, a remake of the Japanese horror series Ju-On: The Grudge, released two years before the first western remake of the film....

In the age of remakes, reboots, and countless rather unnecessary sequels, it’s not uncommon in for cinema buffs to look back on the 1990s and 1980s as golden decades for film. The eras did coin some of the most beloved, iconic movies ever made, so this belief is definitely justified. With 2020 now upon us, nostalgia is stronger than ever, and reliving the good old days by watching classic films from that era is a popular pass time....

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Disney Parks are some of the most magical places on Earth. With rides, characters, attractions, and tasty treats, it’s hard to resist getting into the fun. Even some of our favorite celebrities have done their part to bring us a little magic in some of Disney’s most famous rides. Since Mickey, Donald, Goofy, and all the rest don’t work alone, several Disney attractions feature cameos by some of our favorite performers....

The DC Extended Universe is not quite the shared cinematic universe fans were expecting when it first debuted with Man of Steel, and after a few missteps that have already led to reboots, the DCEU is a dying entity as the studio has started to focus more on standalone films like Joker, which recently brought home a couple of Academy Awards. However, when the DCEU was still going strong there were a number of spin-off films rumored and announced that we would still love to see make it to the big screen alongside other DCEU films like the recently released Birds of Prey and the upcoming Wonder Woman 1984....

The horror genre is filled with iconic trailblazers. Halloween and Friday the 13th perfected the slasher formula while The Exorcist paved the way for possession and exorcism movies. But without George A. Romero’s Creepshow, the horror anthology would likely not be what it is today. In this 1982 anthology, audiences were treated to a handful of ghastly and amusing stories penned by none other than Stephen King. The cult movie is applauded today for its gallows humor, colorful palette, and fadeless visuals....

Netflix’s The Chef Show has been a surprise hit for director and writer Jon Favreau. Based off of the original Chef movie, the series follows Favreau and professional chef Roy Choi, as they discover new recipes from talented film-makers, actors, chefs and other experts in the industry. The list of guests so far has been quite impressive. From Dave Filoni and Gwyneth Paltrow to Robert Downey Jr, Tom Holland and Seth Rogan, there really has been a who’s who of stars in the kitchen alongside these two friends....

For many, clowns have always occupied a sinister position. Beyond their brightly-colored clothing and garish makeup, those with a fear of clowns sense a malevolent presence that isn’t interested in making anyone scream with laughter ⁠— just scream. Because clowns represent a unique paradox, wherein a figure created for the purpose of jocularity and wonderment signifies death and destruction, they’ve been the focus of many horror films. The “killer clown” genre isn’t particularly large, and most of its entries aren’t going to win any awards....

Mindhunter, the show about the early days of the FBI’s behavioral science unit, is back for its second season and it is just as fantastic as ever. Not surprising as it has David Fincher (who also directed a number of episodes) as its showrunner. Fincher has a reputation for producing good, detailed, and highly engaging thrillers. This is partly achieved for his genius use of very subtle CGI. Of course given that Fincher cut his teeth at Industrial Light and Magic (the company that pioneered all the effects for Star Wars) it shouldn’t be surprising that he knows how to use it well....

Nowadays it’s hard to find a sci-fi film that isn’t big on CGI. Stellar visuals, immersive 3D and an overdose of special effects seem to be the norm in Hollywood, be it for the Marvel or the Star Wars movies. In fact, it seems pretty much impossible to imagine a good sci-fi film without these qualities. But that wasn’t always the case. Although practically all mainstream films use CGI and special effects now, there are a few that do not rely on those entirely, and instead focus on dialogue and an engaging plot to keep the audience hooked....

Whether you’re brand new to the Apple Watch or you’ve been wearing yours since day one, there are a few key tips everyone should know to get the most out of the new smartwatch. Many of these actually weren’t available on day one and only became possible recently, and each of these I’ve found essential to having the best experience possible. Knowing the best apps to add new features is a great start, and each of these tips presented in no particular order will make your Apple Watch even better....

While Christmas may have been and gone for another year it’s never too early to start talking about the festive period once again. By the time it rolls around again we’ll have a string of new world champions in the world of sports, there will be a whole host of new TV shows for us to indulge in and we could have a new President of the United States - but even with that all being the case, one thing that’ll never go out of fashion is Love Actually....

Galavant is a musical fantasy comedy show that’s as campy as it is fun. It only lasted two seasons and originally aired to serve as the replacement for Once Upon A Time during its mid-season hiatus. The show always felt better than it had any right to be. Part of that definitely came from the story’s self-aware nature that often poked fun at itself and the conventions of the medieval fantasy genre....