“There was buzz about the Cuphead video game,” Wasson recalls about the early days, before he was even involved in The Cuphead Show. “Even within the animation community… because it was all based on a 1930s, rubber hose style of animation.” Originally developed by the Moldenhauer brothers, known as Studio MDHR, Cuphead first launched in 2017, before achieving success on consoles. Classic run-and-gunners had existed for decades before, but as Wasson notes, what made Cuphead stand out was its impressive mimicking of 1930s animated serials....

I don’t think the world is without hope, joy, community, or love—far from it—but I do think nihilism, violence, social isolation, and the abuse of power tend to be the realities of our modern world that are most often reflected back at us through popular culture. read more: Best New Non-Western Fantasy Epics Grimdark storytelling is way overrepresented in our pop culture to the exclusion and deprioritization of other, kinder aspects of contemporary life....

“The Chase” aired on April 26, 1993, and as such, exists in the interesting time when TNG and DS9 were airing new episodes simultaneously. DS9 had already expanded the canon of Trek by permanently parking itself in the histories of both the Bajorians and the Cardassians, but in doing so, DS9 had also brought another Star Trek plot element back into vogue in a big way: The ancient space mystery!...

So it isn’t an exaggeration to say that film and television composer Kevin Kiner had some very big shoes to fill when he was tapped to create the score for The Clone Wars, an animated film that marked the start of a new era for the franchise in 2008, just three years after the release of the final prequel film. Not only was this film a pilot for an even more beloved animated series that in turn paved the way for the era of Star Wars TV we’re enjoying today, but it was the first not scored by Williams himself....

We found a few key easter eggs and references that show how The Flash has recreated the Gothic world Tim Burton first envisioned for the 1989 blockbuster hit. And there are also hints as to how the DCEU will bring Keaton’s story forward and connect it to Barry’s own adventure. But first, check out the teaser if you haven’t already: Okay, here are a few key Bat-moments… We can deduce that the Barrys have come to Bruce for help after making a mess of the DC timeline/multiverse, but a voiceover line delivered by Keaton just like it’s ’89 makes it sound like he’s reluctant to help — or has lost the will to fight....

It not only exposes you to a global stage filled with opportunities but also helps you improve your skills to shine as an expert admin professional. Salesforce admins know how to manage their salesforce instances and keep them running at optimal efficiency. They are productive and ensure business processes run smoothly and faster by automating processes, managing security, and helping the team contribute effectively. This is why the demand for this role is increasing everywhere....

You can send money, messages, and little bits of information anywhere with a single click. As technology advanced, a bunch of apps hit the market. One such payment app is PayPal. Learning how to use it can make online transactions easier for you. What is PayPal? PayPal is a finance company that operates in most countries. You may find PayPal operable in every country where online payment is feasible. PayPal has successfully replaced money orders, cheques, and cash in most cases....

By just looking at the Google Transparency Report, you can see millions of sites are categorized as dangerous. A site can get blacklisted for many reasons, including the following. Spammy activities Malware infected Phishing activities Unwanted program download Vulnerable libraries/plugins/components used To ensure Google or other search engine doesn’t drop the ranking or shows the warning to the users – you should not be doing anything listed above. But sometimes it may be out of your control when a site gets hacked or malicious code injected by a plugin, module, etc....

Do you want to create a free website for personal or professional growth? Here’s a way to design your next website with a custom domain name, lifetime free hosting, and SSL encryption absolutely free. Whew! What else could you ask for? It is a no-brainer that having a website significantly boosts your growth figures, and today it is more of an investment than a luxury. This is not only true for businesses, but individuals too can benefit highly through a personal website....

Let’s deploy our frontend application to Netlify. Frontend Applications There are different kinds of frontend libraries and frameworks like React, Vue, Angular, etc.., And the good news is that all of those use the same package packager. Deployment for all the frontend applications build with different libraries and frameworks is similar. So, we are good to go with any of those libraries and frameworks. We can also create frontend applications without any libraries or frameworks....

Configuring a staging deployment environment just to show a demo of your Django app is awful. Even more, if you only need a URL for a couple of minutes, to show it up to a client or teammate. The best option is to use a tool to expose your current local server. Exactly! People all around the world will be able to see what’s happening on your localhost. For that purpose, we will use Ngrok....

Not to mention, Ubuntu Linux is one of the most sought-after open-source operating systems. According to W3Tech, 13.6% of all sites use Ubuntu (whose operating system they know). This usage has increased considerably in the past. Despite all their offerings, Linux and Ubuntu are still not understood by many, compared to Windows and macOS. But changes are happening, and soon we may see more usage of this powerful operating system....

Introduction Apache is one of the most widely used HTTP web servers. Setting up the apache and securing it with an SSL cert is the first step you need to do for your web applications. In this tutorial, you will learn how to set up Apache for your website on Ubuntu and CentOS. I’ve tested this on DigitalOcean VM. For the demonstration purpose. I’m going to use the test domain name test....

It’s real and has already wrecked so many businesses and individuals in the world. But sadly, not everyone takes this seriously until they become its victim. Whether you are a working professional, educator, or anyone who likes to browse the internet, you must take precautions to protect your Mac or Windows computer. It’s because it is the hub of information belonging to your personal and professional fronts that you would never like to be mishandled....

Capturing a screenshot eases your task and proves helpful in many cases. You may forward the screenshot and share the issues you are facing with your device or capture a screenshot to share an accomplishment, a task, or an idea with your friends or family. You may need a screenshot for future referencing of something that you liked over the internet. Now that you know the need for capturing a screenshot, you should also be aware that the process of capturing a screenshot is different for different devices....

A Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) is a cloud computing model that provides a platform where customers can develop, secure, run, and manage web applications. It provides an optimized environment where teams can develop and deploy applications without buying and managing the underlying IT infrastructure and associated services. Generally, the platform provides the necessary resources and infrastructure to support the full life cycle of software development and deployment while allowing developers and users access from anywhere over the internet....

Pam and Tommy is set to premiere on Feb. 2. Perhaps the Groundhog Day release date is intentional as the show will cover a particular moment of celebrity, sex, and exploitation from the early ’90s that seems to have repeated itself over and over. Sebastian Stan and Lily James star as Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson and the series follows the events and fallout of their homemade sex tape being stolen and unleashed on a nascent internet....

Contained within the season’s roughly two-dozen sketches was absolutely hilarious and essential comedy that provided ample memetic kindling for the internet’s conversational fire. For the focused enough mind, it’s entirely possible to communicate with one’s friends exclusively in I Think You Should Leave memes. Lord knows, I’ve tried it. Thankfully, ITYSL season 2 has finally arrived on Netflix after its COVID-19 delay. It features 28 sketches that range from “pretty funny” to “I can’t stop laughing....

In the Impractical Jokers season 9 premiere, however, two jokers will be tasked with something truly unthinkable and unforgivable. Murr and Sal have to mix up the details of Star Wars and Star Trek. Check out the harrowing footage, exclusively provided to Den of Geek, below. For anyone who is wondering how the Tenderloins a.k.a. the Impractical Jokers can still go unnoticed in public, this clip is Exhibit A as to how not everyone has a cable subscription....

Talent mapping is a modern solution used by hiring managers to optimize the hiring process and efficiently get the best mind on board. In this article, you will learn about talent mapping, its role in recruitment, its benefits and challenges, and some of the best talent mapping templates you can use. Let’s dive in. What is Talent Mapping in Recruitment? Talent mapping is a powerful recruitment strategy used by modern-day recruitment teams to ensure they don’t sacrifice their top-tier talents just to fill a role quickly....