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After a much-maligned first teaser introduced us to a gritty, edgy version of the not-quite-teenTitans, the DC show evolved into becoming quite a unique superhero show. For one, the gore and the violence were used to explore the severely messed up psychology of the characters, and the show explored parts of the Batman mythos we’d never really seen on the screen. Despite this and the fact that the show’s title implies a story about a team,Titanshas mostly revolved around Dick Grayson/Nightwing (Brenton Thwaites) and his struggles with stepping out of Batman’s traumatizing shadow....

Hot on the heels oflast night’s trailer debut, Warner Bros. has released a lengthy behind-the-scenes featurette for the upcomingTomb Raidermovie. Directed byRoar Uthaug(The Wave), the video game adaptation tells the origin story of Lara Croft, with Oscar-winningThe Danish GirlactressAlicia Vikandertaking on the lead role. A 21-year-old bike courier in East London who refuses to follow in her father’s entrepreneurial footsteps, Croft leaves behind her old life and goes in search of her father’s last-known destination: a fabled tomb on a mythical island off the coast of Japan....

[This is a re-post of ourToni Erdmannreview from the 2016 Telluride Film Festival. The film is now playing in limited release.] Maren Ade’sToni Erdmannis a film that’s full of surprises and immense depth. Sure, it has screwball elements and a character who seems to be inspired byAndy Kaufman’s confrontational alter egos, but there’s more than pranks toErdmann—there’s some major theatricalism at play. First there is only one participant in the disruptive games, but then there are two, and together they become a yin-and-yang duo of comedy and tragedy....

TheTransformersfranchise is no stranger to post-credit scenes hinting at future movies. The firstTransformershas Starscream flying into space, and the first three all had jokey little scenes that didn’t really affect the franchise.Transformers: Age of Extinctionditched mid-credits scenes entirely, but they’ve made a comeback inTransformers: The Last Knight. [Spoilers ahead forTransformers: The Last Knight] At the climax ofTransformers: The Last Knight, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee team up to defeat Quintessa (Gemma Chan), the “Prime of Life” who claims she created the transformers....

[Editor’s Note: This review is based on a prototype copy and does not reflect the gameplay experience of the finished game that players will receive.] Fans ofThe Umbrella Academy, written byGerard Wayand illustrated byGabrielBáand later adapted for Netflix, have the chance to bring this incredible world into their own home with the newUmbrella Academytabletop card game from Studio 71 Games and Dark Horse Comics. Currently in theKickstarterphase (through midnight on Saturday, September 5),The Umbrella Academygame is an expansive, intricate, thrilling card game that will quickly reel you in with its well-crafted gameplay....

WhenVenomhits theaters on October 5th, it will have been a long time coming. Hollywood has been trying to bring the titular Marvel Comics character to the big screen for ages, with various different iterations from a number of filmmakers having been developed and then scrapped along the way. The version that finally made it to the big screen hails from directorRuben Fleischer(Zombieland) withTom Hardyin the lead role as Eddie Brock, but given Sony Pictures’ collaboration with Marvel Studios on the Peter Parker character as played byTom Holland, thisVenommovie had to come togetherwithoutthe character’s traditional foil....

HBO Maxhas now launched, bringing yet another streaming service into the fold to compete against Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Disney+ and whatever else you maybe using to consume content these days (but definitely not Quibi). And with the launch of HBO Max comes the question, what is HBO Max? Given the name you may be confused as to how it differs from HBO Now or HBO Go, but if you’ve had a chance to look at the library of movies and TV shows included, you know it’s actually a pretty robust competitor to the top tier streaming services....

Pokemonhas beenadored by generation after generationas the anime debuted in the 90s. To this day,Pokemoncontinues to live on ashit games are successfullyreleased. Even though (most)Pokemoncan barely say anything past their name, their personalities and determination do the speaking for them. Related:10 Most Popular Pokemon From The Original 151, According to Reddit “What’s your sign?” It is one of the first and most popular questions we’re asked when we meet new groups of people....

Sutton Strackeis undoubtedly the wealthiest woman onThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsand one of the richest women on Bravo TV, boasting a net worth of $50 million.Given Stracke’s substantial financial standing, one might question why she willingly exposes herself to the catfights, insults, and vicious verbal attacks from some of her fellow cast members.Viewers witnessed an uncomfortable incident whenDiana Jenkins, worth a staggering $300 million, directed derogatory language, including the term “c–t,” towards Stracke....

The long-in-the-worksWickedmovie is coming together. Earlier this year,Crazy Rich AsiansfilmmakerJon M. Chusigned on to direct Universal’s adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, and now it’s been revealed that the new project will see him reunite with hisIn the HeightscinematographerAlice Brooks. Chu is no stranger to musicals having cut his teeth on films likeStep Up 2: The Streetsand the concert documentaryJustin Bieber: Never Say Never, but 2021’sIn the Heightsmarked his first Broadway adaptation....

“When you grow up, if you still feel raw about it, I’ll be waiting” are the parting words Beatrix Kiddo (Uma Thurman) has for a young girl, Nikki (Ambrosia Kelley), after revenge-killing her mother, Vernita Green (Vivica A. Fox) inKill Bill Vol. 1. That was in 2003, and directorQuentin Tarantinohas been toying with a third entry to his two-part martial arts revenge epic pretty much ever since. As mentioned, Fox got herself knife-murdered right out of that hypothetical third film, but the actress does have an A+ suggestion for her grown-up, vengeance-seeking daughter:Spider-Man: Far from HomestarZendaya....

The official trailer and a new poster for the Australian adventure series,The Artful Dodgerhas been released. Based on the works of authorCharles Dickens, the Disney+ original series picks up 15 years after the events ofOliver Twistand is set in an 1850s Australia town called Port Victory.The Artful Dodgerfollows surgeon Jack Dawkins as he attempts to leave his life of crime as a skilled pickpocketer behind him in the pursuit of more respectable and civilized company....

Mac users may encounter a “Service Recommended” message for their battery. This alert appears when the battery’s performance has declined significantly or a hardware issue is detected.The “Service Recommended” status typically indicates the battery’s capacity has dropped to about 77-80% of its original design capacity. If you see this message, don’t panic. Your MacBook is still usable, but the battery may not hold a charge as long as it used to....