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Summary WhenStar Warscame out in 1977, it was aninstant cultural hit. Over the course of the four decades since then, multiple generations have been raised on theStar Warsfranchise. In fact, the series is so well known that even some of its parodies are beloved childhood classics now. Because of its wild popularity, some scenes from the original trilogy have become recognizable even to casual movie-goers and people who have never seen them....

AMC’sNautilus, which was directly inspired by Jules Verne’sTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, features a star-studded cast who bring the iconic literary characters to life on the small screen.Nautilusfollows Captain Nemo’s origin story prior to the events ofTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, in 1857. In the world’s first submarine, theNautilus, Nemo and his diverse crew of escaped prisoners of the East India Mercantile Company travel the seas and get into various adventures....

Netflix’s greatest horror TV show,The Haunting of Hill House, is actually a miniseries, and it only takes ten hours to watch all the way through. Thecatalog of miniseries on Netflixis strong, perhaps not as strong as the one on HBO, but there are still some excellent short-format TV shows to watch. What Netflix does have is a strong catalog of unique and unusual horror movies and TV shows, and though it’s not as extensive as something like Shudder, it’sabout as fun a horror collection as you can find on a streaming app....

It’s no secret to anyone by this point thatWi-Fi 7 is coming. The standard isn’t expected to launch for at least one more year, but we have seen plenty of hardware makers announce their own Wi-Fi 7 routers already. Now, one more router is joining the growing list, and it comes from Netgear. Netgear has introduced the Orbi 970 Series, which harnesses the power of Wi-Fi 7 — building upon the foundation laid by Wi-Fi 6E to make your internet connection even faster....

On Swift Horsesis a new romance film from director Daniel Minahan, based on the book of the same name by Shannon Pufahl. Set in the 1950s, the story centers on Muriel and her husband Lee, who begin building a life together in California after his return from the Korean War. Things change as Lee’s brother Julius enters the picture, with Muriel and Julius eventually finding love in places they don’t expect....

One of Jack Black’s iconic moments inA Minecraft Moviehas set a new record in the UK as the film continues to enjoy global box office success. Black portrays Steve in the video game adaptation, bringing his boisterous humor and wordplay to the film with plenty of memorable, charismatic moments throughout. This includes some notable catchphrases, such as “flint and steel” and “chicken jockey.” However,A Minecraft Movie’s songsare another core part of the film, with Black performing a few comedic ones throughout the adventure....

Nobody ever reads the Terms of Service agreement. They should, because those agreements contain legal ramifications, but nobody ever does because life is too short. Companies obligated to obtain your consent to their TOS are well aware that virtually everyone simply scrolls to the bottom and hits “Yes,” and sometime have a little fun with the text. Some Terms of Service include jokes. Others offer cash awards to anyone who mails a key phrase to a specific address....

Summary A professionalCall of Dutyplayer has been permanently banned for using game-breaking tools to unlock camos and skins on their account. Player Abuzah revealed the news of the ban online, admitting to using illegal tools to unlock items in the game. This news comes as Activision andCall of Dutydevelopers turn up the heat on cheaters and boosters. TheCall of Dutybrand is one of video gaming’s most iconic and recognizable, making it prime real estate for a professional esports scene to flourish....

Six years ago this month, about a dozen developers who worked together at Vigil Games and Crytek USA on titles likeDarksidersdecided to start their own studio, Gunfire Games, figuring they could be more in control of their financial situation and work on passion projects. They have worked on titles likeDarksiders 3for THQand a number of VR games for publishers like Oculus, including two that became testing grounds for their blockbuster 2019 hitRemnant: From the Ashes....

Warning: Spoilers ahead forResident Alienseason 4, episode 3, “Ties That Bind.“Resident Alienseason 4, episode 3, “Ties That Bind,” ends with a twist that initially seems fresh, but it’s actually the third time the show has used the same story forAlan Tudyk’s Harry Vanderspeigle. As well as thesurprise death of the Mantid(Clancy Brown),“Ties That Bind” brings back Heather (Edi Patterson), with an added left turn of her now being a mother to her and Harry’s new children....

Warning! Spoilers ahead forRick and Morty’s season 8 finale. The post-credits scene at the end ofRick and Morty’s season 8 finale offers a game-changing twist that could turn Mr. Poopybutthole into season 9’s villain. Ever since season 2, it’s been a tradition for the post-credits scenes ofRick and Morty’s season finalesto show Mr. Poopybutthole breaking the fourth wall to comment on the episode’s biggest plot developments. At the end ofRick and Mortyseason 8, episode 10, “Hot Rick,” as usual, Mr....

Summary Video game developerSegatook legal action against an abusive social media user. The Japanese corporation previously admitted that it had dealt with its fair share of toxic comments, even admitting one of its developers was recently subjected to a campaign of defamatory remarks. WhileSegastated it sincerely valued the feedback of its massive player base, whether it took the form of praise or criticism, the studio has taken a stand against what it deemed to be extreme harassment of a staff member....

Wordleis back with another mystery five-letter word for players to guess. Every day, there is a brand-new word, and today’s will be a fun challenge for new and old players alike. How To Play Wordle Wordleis a simple, browser-based word puzzle game by theNew York Times Games. While there are loads of clones and copycats, the NYT version is the original. So to play, word puzzle fans will have to head there....