The road to becoming an A-list celebrity is long, arduous, and filled with numerous obstacles. The final reward of fame and money is usually worth it, however. Everybody has to start somewhere, and it is almost always fascinating to look back upon one’s humble beginnings. Sometimes it is downright embarrassing for the celebrity himself, but of course, there is no shame in looking a little dorky during one’s younger years....
A group of activists launched a Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri-inspired protest following the tragic mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, this week. Released in early December, Three Billboards has maintained a high profile film throughout awards season, thanks to writer-director Martin McDonagh’s searing, Oscar-nominated screenplay that takes a hard-hitting yet darkly comedic look at the aftermath of an unsolved murder. Frances McDormand stars as Mildred, an angry, grieving mother who goes to extreme measures to remind the Ebbing’s police chief (Woody Harrelson) that way too much time has passed since her daughter’s murder and no suspect had been apprehended....
In a recent discussion at the Infosec Inspire Cyber Skills conference, Katie Boswell from KPMG Cyber and Jason Jury from Booz Allen Hamilton discussed how to build stronger security teams using three key career path development strategies: Well-structured onboarding experiences for new security hires Mentorship opportunities for all employees Ongoing skills development Onboarding experience Jury, the corporate cybersecurity training and development manager at Booz Allen Hamilton, says that one of his roles is to create different learning experiences and development strategies to bridge the gap between the company, the market and the talent....
The comic book movie craze has been in full swing for over a decade now, and in that time, we’ve seen dozens of adaptations of our favorite superpowered heroes and masked vigilantes. Sometimes, superhero films are slavish in their costume designs, their devotion to their comic book inspiration driving them to mimic the drawn images as closely as possible. Other times, however, the brains behind these adaptations decide to take some significant departures from the source material in terms of costume design....
The beautiful thing about Deadpool is that he’s not really a superhero, but an antihero. Deadpool not only breaks all the rules of comic books, such as breaking the fourth wall, but he also curses, tells dirty jokes, speaks his mind(s), and is always the funniest guy in the room. He’s the R-rated superhero that comic book fans love and need and while he’s making fans laugh, he’s also kicking the bad guys’ butts in the most graphic way that he can....
Since its inception in 1992, the Mortal Kombat series has gone on to become one of the top-selling fighting game franchises of all time, thanks in large part to the game’s use of over-the-top violence. While the visuals seen in the gameplay was shocking at the time of the game’s introduction, no aspect of the arcade classic drew more attention than their fantastic finishing moves. The Fatalities of Mortal Kombat were unlike anything seen before in a video game, and a major contributing factor to the introduction of the ESRB system now used to rate video games for appropriate audiences....
Sometimes, pieces of childhood follow you into adulthood, like a six-year-old who won’t quit poking you in the head no matter how many times you complain about it. Odd comparison? Probably. Anyway, you can love a TV show with all of your young heart, then step away once you decide you’ve outgrown it. Still, you think about it off and on, like a parasitic gem that won’t leave you be while you live your life post-show obsession....
In 2008, Sons of Anarchy rocked the FX channel for the first time. The biker-centric drama series had all the hard-hitting, tough-nosed grit of a crime series with a poignancy that counterbalanced all the gang on gang violence. Often compared to Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Kurt Sutter’s high-octane series tracked Jax Teller’s transformation from a capable leader to the man he feared the most. More than three years removed from the show’s final episode, fans are still picking up small clues and details as they re-watch FX’s most viewed series....
Today’s best deals include Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and iPad Air, all at some of this year’s best prices. Head below for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro discounted Apple’s 11-inch iPad Pro drops to best price since holidays Walmart is currently offering Apple’s 11-inch iPad Pro Wi-Fi 64GB in space gray for $674. Down from its $799 going rate, today’s offer is good for a $125 discount, beats our previous mention by $1, and is the best we’ve seen since the holiday season....
Captain America is one of the most popular characters in the entire Marvel franchise. Created in 1941, he became the symbol of the American dream and stood for freedom, hope, and a sense of duty. He became an icon of American self-identity, influenced the public opinion, and ultimately helped to encourage the United States to enter World War II. Steve Rogers made his mark on history as one of the most significant characters in the world of pop culture....
The time has come for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association to reveal the winners in film and television for the 2020 Golden Globes awards ceremony. In keeping with tradition, the Golden Globes will be the first major pop culture awards show of the new year and serve as a precusor to the Oscars (which, for 2020, will take place in early February). The 77th Golden Globes overall have already proven controversial, between returning host Ricky Gervais’ recent transphobic jokes and the HFPA’s failure to nominate a single female filmmaker in the Best Director category....
Content creators on YouTube take advantage of the opportunities the platform offers thanks to their determination and creativity. Many of the top YouTube creators even make good money by doing what they love. Many YouTubers have millions of views and subscribers. They execute and deliver consistent quality content that millions of people around the world binge-watch, enjoy, and share with their friends. They have become popular in their own name....
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Suicide Squad Batman appearing the movie makes perfect sense, given most of the villain’s come from his line of comic books. But Ben Affleck will actually make history as the first actor to play Batman for two different directors. The live action Harley Quinn is sporting a new costume. But according to star Margot Robbie, the costume department actually made versions of her famous jester suit, and the skirt and corset made famous in the Batman: Arkham series....
Solo: A Star Wars Story has finally hit theaters. After a contentious production cycle and a highly publicized change in directors, the movie has made many die-hard Star Wars fans apprehensive. Could a story about young Han Solo deliver on the hype and magic of a typical Star Wars film? Well, the answer depends on who you ask. Thankfully though, the film does deliver on one thing: crowd-pleasing cameos. Solo does a great job of exploring the deep-cuts of Star Wars canon....
Since its inception in 2008 with the release of Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has grown exponentially. From top-tier Avengers like Captain America and Black Widow, to more obscure properties like the Guardians of the Galaxy, each film released with the Marvel Studios logo has been a worldwide hit. And while Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. hasn’t fared as well as its film counterparts, Marvel’s three Netflix series have all been massive successes....
Tarkin. It’s a name that inspired dread in rebels and freedom fighters in that beloved galaxy “far, far away.” And it’s a performance by the late Peter Cushing that left an indelible mark on the now decades-old Star Wars saga. Cushing imbued Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin with a cold, calculated menace that allowed him to hold his own in scenes with Darth Vader himself. In fact, in that original film, it is Tarkin, not Vader, who is the true face of the Empire’s evil, and its relentless efforts to snuff out all resistance in the galaxy....
He’s the kind of delicious villain you love to hate. Or… maybe you just hate him. Either way, there’s no denying the major influence Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish has had on the other characters from Game of Thrones — and mostly for their detriment. Whether he was betraying Ned Stark, scheming to murder a monarch, killing someone who passionately loves him, or making creepy moves on a girl way too young for him, he always seemed to have a plan....
The Silver Surfer has been one of the coolest characters to grace Marvel comics since he was introduced to us way back in the ’60s. Over time he’s had quite the roller-coaster ride of storylines. Although he’s yet to have his own live-action film, he has created quite the buzz in the Marvel universe in everything from comics to animated series, and of course, his appearance in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer....
As Captain America: Civil War prepared to release a couple years ago, Marvel fans around the world took sides with their favorite group: Team Captain America or Team Iron Man. Entire websites, forum posts, and Facebook pages were dedicated to the rivalry that was set to play out on the big screen. Unsurprisingly, the excitement over the impending movie and the stark competition between the two groups sparked an engaging meme war that has continued for the last two years....
