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The Latest Controversy At Cannes Highlights Hollywood's Netflix Problem
The times, they are a-changin'. The last few years have seen streaming services like Netflix and Amazon increasingly focus in on original content, whether that's new TV shows, or original movies. Traditional studios and networks are struggling to adapt to their unexpected new competitors, and that's just caused quite a bit of controversy over at the Cannes Film Festival.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
All You Need to Know About Memes
Ah memes, a sweet relief from the ever serious and depressing world. Memes, the subject of hundreds of thousands of accounts on snapchat, instagram, twitter, tumblr, and many other social media accounts. Memes have helped find humour in even the worst of times.
By Andrew Sobo8 years ago in Geeks
It's (Not) All Connected: The Ultimate Frozen Fan-Theory Has Officially Been Debunked!
It's hard to believe that Frozen was released as far back as 2013. If you checked out the toy shop over Christmas, you'll know that Frozen fever hasn't abated at all in the three years since Disney released their animated hit, and that children (and adults) remain as enthusiastic about the adventures of Elsa and Anna as ever. Fans love to rewatch the classic film, and as time's gone by, we've seen countless fan theories develop. Now, one particularly notorious theory has gone all the way up to Frozen director Chris Buck, and has been debunked. What's going on?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Disney Made Me Who I Am
I was a lonely kid. I was desperate for friendship, companionship, love, but I had little opportunity and an off-putting personality. Movies have been my safe haven from reality for my entire life. As a "90s kid," it all began with Disney. These lovely little stories had, and most likely will always have, a place in my heart.
By Beth Neilson8 years ago in Geeks
Tilda Swinton Whitewashing Controversy Continues: Can 'Doctor Strange' Really Consider Itself A Special Case?
Doctor Strange may have been a blockbuster hit, but it was also a tremendously controversial film. Marvel received real heat over on social media for their casting of Tilda Swinton — a British female actress — as the Ancient One, traditionally a Tibetan mystic. Now, personal correspondence between Tilda Swinton and influential comedian Margaret Cho has illuminated why Swinton felt comfortable taking the role — but was her reasoning justified?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Good News: 'Game Of Thrones' Is NOT Threatened By Brexit!
Confession time: I'm British. And that means that just two days ago I cast my vote in an historic referendum that — we now know — will take the UK out of the European Union. It's impossible to foresee the political and economic consequences of that decision; half the country is jubilant, the other half is terrified. The consequences for the creative industry are as unknowable as everything else right now.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Not a Peep: The Cast of Stranger Things Are Sworn to Secrecy over Season 2 Details
With so much hype building around Season 2 of Stranger Things, it isn't a surprise that Netflix might want to keep it under wraps as much as possible. To that end, its young cast has been sworn to secrecy.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Geeks
Time To 'Face' Your Critics: Fans Use 'Game Of Thrones' To Troll Apple's iPhone X
As Apple continues to tighten its grip on the empire of electronics, fans of HBO's Game of Thrones have just pulled a startling comparison between Westeros and California that the company really should have seen coming. Everyone knows how frustrating it is trying to unlock an iPhone with sticky fingers after you have just murdered your arch nemesis or had a fun time with your own sister, but the upcoming iPhone X may have fixed that problem with its new "Face ID" feature — well, unless you are Arya Stark.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Zetus Lapetus!: FreeForm to Air Early 2000s Disney Shows
90s kids you can rejoice, set your DVRs, or get ready for all-nighters while you three-way call your best friends, because Free Form will be airing some of our favorite Disney Channel shows and movies every week night for the next month. Not sure when your favorite show will be on? Don't worry, we have you covered.
By Tisha Eaton8 years ago in Geeks
Time To Speak Out: James Gunn Pens Emotional Letter About Sexual Predators In Hollywood
While sexual abuse is sadly nothing new to Hollywood, those on the receiving end of such monstrous acts find themselves with more of a voice than ever these days. With the support of the media and those around them, victims are being urged to come forward and expose anyone and everyone who feels it is OK to behave like this — no matter what their social standing.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
5 Harry Potter Fake News You Probably Believed
The reason why so many people are fascinated by the Harry Potter universe is that, even if you are the greatest Potterhead in the world, there are still so many things that you don't know. With so much information available, it is not surprising to see people believing in crazy things written by the many Rita Skeeters in this world. And today, we are here to demystify them. Make sure you watch this video until the end to know which joke ended up in a book because today, we are showing you 5 Harry Potter fake news you probably believed.
By Charlotte Poitras8 years ago in Geeks
First 'Anastasia The Musical' Teaser Trailer Takes Us On A Journey To The Past
Anastasia is among those non-Disney films credited with one-upping the mega-studio at its own game. However historically inaccurate, Anastasia is among the best princess cartoons created, and it was made by Twentieth Century Fox Film and Don Bluth. While Twentieth Century Fox hasn't followed suit and started making live-action versions of its popular animated films, Broadway will be bringing the story to life next April.
By Tisha Eaton8 years ago in Geeks