Number 12 Grimmauld Place was introduced in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Audiences learned of this dusty old solace when Dumbledore brings Harry to the depreciating townhouse in London. Much to his surprise, Harry is met at the home by Hermione, Ron, and his godfather, Sirius Black who had recently escaped from Azkaban. Avid readers will know a decent amount of history concerning Sirius’ old stomping grounds. But like most things Harry Potter, a lot of the delicious details had to be nixed from the film franchise....

The Targaryens are one of the most important families in Game of Thrones. Obviously, there’s Daenerys Targaryen who is probably tied as the main character in the show and a strong contender to sit the Iron Throne. The history of House Targaryen and its members helped to shape Westeros and set the stage for the events of the show. As prominent as Targaryens are in the show, they are explored to far greater detail in George R....

HBO’s Watchmen had a big first season, gaining a cult following and bringing the forgotten Watchmen comics back in the spotlight. Taking place directly after the events of the comics where Ozymandius summons a giant squid to kill millions, we see the world recovering and a new age of superheroes. Angela or Sister Knight is at first a mysterious character but soon learns her destiny and her heritage. Every episode was full of suspense and dramatic moments for just about everyone to enjoy whether you’re a comic book fan or not....

10.2-inch iPad gets anticipated Black Friday deal Various MacBook models on sale Preorder the Hyper Juice 100W GaN USB-C Charger 40% off retail price on Kickstarter now with first shipments starting January. About the size of a deck of cards, the new 100W charger is capable of quickly charging up to 4 devices at once via its 2 USB-C ports (supporting Power Delivery 3.0), and 2 x USB-A ports (supporting Quick Charge 3....

This new decade is expected to be an exciting one for cinema. Directors and actors continue to push the envelope, blurring the lines between high art and accessible entertainment. While much of the mainstream is oriented toward superhero movies these days, there’s also a whole other world of filmmakers out there swimming against the stream. The actors gathered on this list are all prolific, young auteurs who have proven their ability to wow audiences in big-budget flicks, grainy indies, and genre gems....

Big Brother is delicious, guilty-pleasure television, which is why the reality TV series has been going strong for 23 seasons and counting. In each season, 16 people from across America are brought together to live in a house where their every move and word is captured on camera. They compete, plot, forge friendships and alliances, and turn against one another as they try to avoid eviction from the house. The last person standing is crowned the winner of the $500,000 prize....

Drenched in grunge spirit and Gen X nihilism, MTV’s Daria was a touchstone of ’90s pop culture. With inborn cynicism and unfettered sarcasm, high school student Daria Morgendorffer was the ultimate cool nerd, whose stoic disposition we all wished we could emulate. At the time, Daria’s subversiveness looked sounder than sister Quinn’s seemingly frivolous and borderline neurotic self-obsession. Fast forward twenty years since Daria made its original debut on MTV, and the world is more full of Quinns than we could ever have imagined possible....

The hit MTV supernatural teen drama Teen Wolf may have concluded its run almost two years ago now in September of 2017, but the love for this show will seemingly never die. This surprisingly heartfelt and well written series had pretty much everything anyone would ever ask for in a supernatural horror series about a bunch of high school students, and although no one would have expected it when the show first began it seems safe to say that it will permanently rank up there with the top TV shows in the genre....

The great thing about dark comedies that they are movies that they are not meant to be seen on a regular basis. They’re both funny and tragic. There’s an air of uncomfortableness about the various situations that are on display. If Marvel movies are event films, dark comedies are the antithesis of that. They are remembered for various reasons and some do stand the test of time. This list is subjective but worthwhile to look at....

With Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Netflix truly outdid itself. They created an expanded fantasy world that was both true to the original movie and its own unique creation. The larger world they made allowed them to create a larger narrative that was able to satisfy both fans of the 80s movie and neophytes with no previous exposure. Now that they’ve shown they can do it, we have a few suggestions for their next project(s)....

Lauded as one of the greatest movies ever made, Raiders of the Lost Ark introduced the movie-going world to one of its most timeless icons: Indiana Jones. Even though the dream team of Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, who had each directed a record-breaker for the highest grossing movie ever made at this point, were behind the production, they struggled to garner any interest from the major Hollywood studios. After a lot of convincing, they managed to get Paramount to fund the project....

Yes, the holiday season is upon us at last. We’ve eaten the Thanksgiving leftovers, put up our trees, and are now patiently awaiting the arrival of the man in the red suit with all the toys. As if that notion wasn’t magical enough, Disney ups their cartoon game with several specials and animated treats for us to enjoy. Mickey, Minnie, and all their friends have gone on several holiday outings with twinkle and tinsel to spare....

Everyone knows Buffy the Vampire Slayer as the cult ’90s show about a group of teenagers fighting vampires, demons, and the forces of hormones. The show has been lauded by critics and fans alike for its mastery in correlating battles with monsters of the week to struggles of everyday teen life. For all its poignancy, Buffy was also a blast to watch. It had thrilling, edge-of-your-seat action sequences, zippy dialogue - known as “Buffy-Speak” - and enough sudsy relationships to fill an entire shelf at a romance bookstore....

Hackers can spy on you and gain access to your most confidential information by tapping your mobile phone; that’s why the security of your cell phone is paramount. Fortunately, you can detect if hackers are targeting your phone. How To Tell If Your Phone Is Hacked Have you seen anything suspicious on your phone? Then you need to examine if your phone is hacked. If you notice multiple issues, you should assume your phone has been breached....

Charlie Brown and his dog, Snoopy, have been cultural icons since Charles M. Schulz created the characters back in 1950. Since then, The Peanuts have produced untold amounts of comic strips for the world to enjoy, while also being adapted into full-length films and multiple television specials, and one of those television specials is A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. While the Macy’s Day Parade might be the most popular televised event on Thanksgiving, it isn’t without reason that Charlie Brown himself, along with Snoopy and Woodstock, frequently makes the list of popular characters walked through the New York City streets on turkey-day....

Every time I get a new computer, whether it be a desktop or laptop Mac, there are a few configuration changes that I aim to make each time. In this hands-on video walkthrough, I share with you 10+ getting-started tips for new macOS users and/or new macOS installs. Adjust mouse and/or trackpad tracking speed There’s nothing worse than a slow mouse or trackpad cursor, but unfortunately, that’s how the cursor comes configured with every new installation of macOS....

Turning a book into a movie is hard work no matter what. It’s even more difficult when the novel has a huge, loyal following. One such instance? The Twilight Saga. With the series spanning four lengthy books, there’s a lot of ground to cover, so it’s understandable that the movies’ directors had to change some things or completely leave plot points out. As with any novel-to-big screen situation, there are bound to be scenes left on the cutting room floor....

Mad Men is one of the greatest television shows of all time, with a fantastic storyline following the life of Don Draper, focusing on his work, relationships, and family life and all the ups and downs that come with that. However, one big reason why the show was such a hit is because of the detailed side characters. The show does a fantastic job of building up various characters, telling tons of different stories alongside the main featured one, which is why it is easy to invest in every character that appears....

Marvel fans were left devastated earlier this year when Netflix decided to cancel The Punisher after just two seasons. After years of waiting, we finally had a screen version of Frank Castle who was as brutally violent as he is in the comics. Jon Bernthal had nailed the character’s gruff mentality and fans were excited to see his story continue on the streaming service for years to come. But then Netflix decided to gut all of its shows with ties to Disney in the wake of Disney’s challenge to them with the announcement of Disney+....

Criminal Minds has had a long television run with a grand total of over 300 episodes and has been on air since 2005. This show has become a household name, as well as the character Spencer Reid who is essentially the show’s main character. With 15 years on television, there’s undoubtedly going to be some easter eggs that some people haven’t picked up on. Although, as subtle as these easter eggs might be, Criminal Minds has a large and dedicated fan base, meaning most details don’t go unnoticed....