The opening of Netflix’s New Jersey production studio represents the ongoing shift within the American entertainment industry. The ever-rising prices and strife within Hollywood have prompted studios to expand their operations nationwide and even internationally. These new studios hope to bring in new talent that would have otherwise had these...
“Rivals,” is a show being filmed for Disney+ and just recently, an actor was arrested on set while filming. “Rivals,” is a period drama set in 1986 and an adaptation of the 1988 novel “Rivals,” by Jilly Cooper. Actor Nigel Adams was on set in Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire playing the...
People who are fond of anime often find it difficult to recommend it to those who are not fans themselves. Animation being regarded as a media for children is a common misconception in the United States, but there is more to it than just that. The main thing that puts...
One of Steven King’s large array of stories is getting an adaptation, this time into a television series. “The Institute,” is a science-fiction horror novel released in 2019 and is about Luke Ellis, a boy with telekinesis, who is kidnapped and taken to a secret facility to be tested on....
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of “One Piece” was faithful and accessible. You would think that Eiichiro Oda’s long-running series would have a hard time translating into the silver screen—but thanks to the love and care put forth by the production team. The “One Piece” experience—previously an anime/manga about a young pirate’s...
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been in an interesting state since “Avengers Endgame.” It’sattempted to re-invent itself multiple times by bringing in new lesser-known characters andheroes, give characters their own spotlight with spinoffs and stand-alone films and new arcs thateither ends up in something spectacular such as “Guardians of the...
Turning a whole movie series into a TV show may sound odd, but it’s the direction that HBO is taking with the famous Harry Potter franchise. Announced a few years ago, the show was said to be a full retelling of the story in an episodic format, with each season...
Saturday Night Live has been a staple of American television for decades, with a large, dedicated audience tuning in for all the sketches and skits that leave them laughing. The show has made plenty of changes over the years, with every season ending with cast members saying their farewells before...
Tim Robinson has been on everyone’s radar ever since the show I Think You Should Leave was released on Netflix. This show has made rounds all over the internet, with people posting memes of the many funny skits that the show is comprised of. Looking at the many jokes that...
When you’re watching an up-and-coming show, one of the worst things for a viewer is that their favorite series is canceled. The C-word that everybody dreads is a term as old as time. Such is apparent as NBC has been on a purge, canceling shows left and right. Why? Poor...
With more than 88 million monthly active users, Samsung TV Plus is reaching heights no man has ever seen before. Over 700 channels have been added to the platform’s already loaded library. Now, the brand has decided to do something different compared to its usual programming – going traditional. Samsung...
There was once a time when all shows on television followed a protagonist who was a good person. They might have had a few flaws or even did some bad things, but the characters always displayed some level of decency. It seemed to be a no-brainer to make the main...
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