That tradition continues with the new Disney+ animated series The Bad Batch, which explores the lives of clone troopers in the aftermath of the Clone Wars. This dark period of transition from Republic to Empire was previously chronicled in the now non-canon Legends continuity, but now we have a canon interpretation of it that lines up with The Clone Wars (mostly). The Bad Batch follows a group of clone outcasts who get a first-hand look at what the Clone Army has become during the rise of the Empire....

What’s all the fuss, and is there any substance to this trend? Yes, more people are comfortable using voice assistants to perform tasks like searching the web. A report published by National Public Media says that there are more than 40M+ smart speaker users in the U.S. alone. And this number is expected to grow, not only in the U.S. but also Worldwide. Nevertheless, there seem to be many misconceptions about the growth of smart speakers and voice search usage in particular....

The synopsis continues, “Beginning in a time of relative peace, the series follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of the elf-capital of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the furthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will carve out legacies that live on long after they are gone....

The reaction that Latcham saw then, before going on to help produce much of Marvel’s first and second phases, looks very little like the reception Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves received in 2022. With SDCC finally back to in-person gatherings, Hollywood’s first seriously budgeted attempt at a Dungeons and Dragons movie brought the big guns: stars like Chris Pine (Star Trek, Wonder Woman), Michelle Rodriguez (Fast and Furious), Regé-Jean Page (Bridgerton), Sophia Lillis (It), and Hugh Grant (every one of your favorite rom-coms from the ‘90s, and probably the 2000s too) were on hand to join the producer and writers-directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein in revealing Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves to the world....

For detractors of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the franchise’s interconnectedness can be a burden. Case in point: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which builds directly off the resolution to WandaVision. But it’s somewhat surprising that Multiverse of Madness did not at all connect to another Disney+. Loki was not only the installment that first unleashed the multiverse on the MCU but also shared a head writer in Michael Waldron....

One of his best genre outings was 1999’s Stir of Echoes, an old-fashioned ghost story set in a haunted Chicago home that Bacon made with writer-director David Koepp, based on a novel by the famed horror and sci-fi author, Richard Matheson. While Koepp has directed other films and written screenplays for some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters (including Jurassic Park, Mission: Impossible, the first Spider-Man and War of the Worlds), the smaller, more intimate Stir of Echoes remains a cult hit on its own....

“It’s become a lot more nuanced,” Ryan says of console sales figures. “For example, one reference point, we sold a lot of PS2s, but many of them were at $99, on a format that was very, very heavily pirated. Right now the metric is engagement, and that obviously can be judged across two axis: the number of people who engage with you, and the amount of time that each of those people spend engaging with you....

Each of these shows all took place in the same universe, with the kids all attending Degrassi Junior High or High School. Many characters carried over from one series to another and references to past episodes and storylines would make their way into stories upwards of 20 years after they first debuted. It’s part of what earned the franchise such a devoted fan base. The press release for the HBO Max Degrassi series doesn’t make it clear whether this new series will function as a reboot or continue the continuity....

This taut, suspenseful tale of vengeance is deathly serious and features one of the more stoic performances of Statham’s career. While the script certainly robs Statham of one of his trademark charms, his ability to be equal parts fun and fierce, that doesn’t mean Wrath of Man is a total drag; it’s a fairly traditional heist flick buoyed by unnerving intensity from Statham. If only Ritchie could have infused more of his typical bombast behind the camera....

“The Dark Phoenix Saga,” the classic Marvel Comics story arc written by Chris Claremont and drawn by John Byrne, is one of the most iconic Marvel tales of all time. It focuses on Jean Grey, one of the original X-Men (and Professor Charles Xavier’s prize pupil), whose exposure to a solar flare amps up her already considerable telepathic and telekinetic powers to an unforeseen degree, driving her to the brink of madness and turning her into one of the most powerful, destructive beings in the universe, while various alien races and enemies of the X-Men either seek to destroy or corrupt her....

Recently, Sony shook the gaming world by announcing that the price of the PlayStation 5 is going up in select major markets. While Sony cited current global economic struggles and supply issues as the biggest contributing factors to that difficult decision, even these tough times don’t entirely explain such an unprecedented decision. Naturally, many gamers found themselves wondering whether other video game companies facing similar economic obstacles will also be raising the price of their products....

At about 5.9 inches wide and 11.8 inches tall, and weighing in at 9.8 pounds, the console definitely has a commanding presence. Not quite PC tower (or fridge) height when in its natural vertical position, the Xbox Series X is just slightly taller than the Xbox One X if you were to stand it on its side but is nowhere near as tall as the PlayStation 5, which towers over the competition at 15....

Digital marketing has become the gold marketing standard for any product and service. Most businesses requiring digital marketing may not functionally manage online marketing because they lack a dedicated team. To fill the void, many digital marketing agencies have sprung up. Consequently, agency project management tools have become a must-have for such agencies. This article will introduce you to some leading and affordable agency management software that your marketing team can use....

Almost every web hosting service provider offers a basic MySQL instance included in its web hosting plans at no extra cost. The web+database hosting combo is a preferred option for new or low-traffic websites since the combo frees the system administrator from all the hassles of managing diverse services. But when data management becomes critical in high-volume applications or websites, it could make sense to decouple both services and keep a dedicated hosting just for the database....

We live in the era of digital marketing, and PPC (pay-per-click) ad campaign is an essential part of the marketing strategy. However, click fraud has become a major concern for businesses as this practice can cost your money and customer. Unfortunately, no company is safe from click fraud regardless of their business size or Google Ads budget. Therefore, you must fight against it with a click fraud protection service to make your PPC ad campaign profitable and achieve your business growth....

Let’s learn about Regular Expressions and their patterns. We are going to look into such patterns that seem like a convoluted soup of characters. We will see what every character in a regular expression means. After reading this article, you will be able to create your regular expressions and use them for as you like. In the end, we will also list down some of the online RegEx testing tools so that based on requirement you can create your RegEx and test it using these tools....

It’s unlikely, though, that Santa Claus Conquers The Martians is anywhere on that particular festive list. Shot in the 1960s, this infamously poverty-stricken production regularly appears on “worst films ever” lists, and is generally regarded as the Plan 9 From Outer Space of seasonal pictures. But as things like mulled wine, grumpy relatives and Russ Abbott Christmas specials prove, the festive season is a time of enduring things we wouldn’t normally tolerate....

No wonder smart home gadgets are in high demand as technology advances. According to Mordor Intelligence, the market value for smart homes was valued at US$ 79.13 billion in 2020. It is expected to grow at a 25.3 % CAGR, reaching US$ 313.95 billion by 2026. In this article, I’ll talk about smart home gadgets and introduce you to some of the coolest ones out there in the market....

That’s why we have compiled a list of the best product management tools that ensure you get the best out of your team. Developing a digital product for your customers can be pretty challenging. To build a product from the ground up, you must have a set goal and a reliable team behind you. However, you would not be able to accomplish anything without access to the necessary tools. This is why choosing the right product development tools is vital before beginning your project....

This video hosting service of the entertainment category allows you to create short video content focused on the song, dance, and lip-syncing activities. TikTok is flocked by creators who are always looking forward to bringing something new to the table. While TikTok is equipped with a decent video editor, which is self-sufficient in itself if you want to create basic content. But if you intend to create eye-popping videos for your fanbase, you need something more than that....