Disney delays the release of one of its most-awaited Marvel film again. “Black Widow,” supposedly premiering in November, will hit theaters next year. As a result, other movies in the Marvel franchise lineup will follow suit. Delays in Marvel Movies Initially, Disney set to premiere the film in May. The […]
Netflix Wants to Strengthen Its Presence in Africa with Original Programming
Netflix will up its game in Africa, several years after it arrived in the region. The streaming giant introduced a cheaper subscription tier with a mobile-only plan to attract more customers. Moreover, its efforts also include producing locally-made projects. Providing Cheaper Subscription Tier Netflix has dominated the streaming of OTT […]
Company Claiming Evel Knievel Rights Sues Disney for ‘Toy Story 4’ Character Duke Caboom
A company slammed Disney and Pixar with a lawsuit for using the likeness of Evel Knievel in the hit animated movie “Toy Story 4” from 2019. Particularly, K&K Promotions said that the character Duke Caboom resembles renown stunt performer Knievel, which Pixar allegedly used without their permission. Likeness Between the […]
US Senators Seek Netflix to Drop Chinese Story Over Author’s Uighur Comments
Several US senators wrote to streaming giant Netflix to drop its project of adapting a book written by a Chinese author. They reasoned out the author’s position of siding with the Chinese government on the issue of “re-education camps” for Uighurs. The Author’s Comment On Wednesday last week, five Republican […]
The Man with Creative Work in ‘Back to the Future’ and ‘Star Wars’ Passes Away at 83
As an artist and production designer for several beloved sci-fi movies, Ron Cobb will always have a place in the memory of many fans. On Monday, the 83-year-old genius who contributed to several iconic films like “Star Wars” and “Back to the Future” passed away. Genius and Artistic Many know […]
Epic Games, Spotify, Deezer Form Coalition to Fight Apple
Apple’s enemies have banded together against the company’s App Store Policies. Called the Coalition for App Fairness, the group includes Epic Games, Spotify, Basecamp, Match Group, Tile, Blix, and Deezer. The Coalition for App Fairness The Verge reports that the Coalition wants to level the playing field for app developers. […]
A US Report Relates the Devastating Impact of Climate Change to the Economy
A federal body reported last week that climate change could severely affect the economy. The report, conducted by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, suggested that the effects of the wildfires across the US could potentially harm the country’s economy. Climate Change vs. Economic Sustainability On September 9, the CFTC, a […]
The Mansion of ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ to Be Up on Airbnb
Airbnb will list one of the most renowned TV mansions in pop culture. On Monday, Hollywood actor Will Smith teamed up with the home rental services company to mark the three decades since the premiere of his popular TV sitcom “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” The Mansion Up for Rent To […]
Youtube Rolling Out AI to Add More Age Restrictions
YouTube is improving its AI tech’s ability to catch videos that need age restrictions. If YouTube makes you verify your age before watching a video, it’s because of the smarter AI. YouTube’s AI Tech In 2017, YouTube had used AI to catch videos that show graphic content or promote violent […]
Airline Group Doctor Suggests Carriers Team-Up with Authorities to Boost Testing Among Passengers
A top doctor for a body consisting of airline companies suggested that the aviation industry not only wait for a vaccine. Carriers should partner with regulators to boost testing among passengers, the medical adviser recommended. The Suffering Airline Industry Airline companies suffer in the pandemic, with the demand for air […]