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The Odd Influence of Casinos on Video Game Adaptations

The idea of crossovers between different types of entertainment is old as entertainment itself. In the many forms that this has taken over the decades, few suffer the poor reputation which arises from mixing video games and movies. This is not without reason, as some of the worst movies of all time, like the Super Mario Brothers adaption, are abominations not even worth watching to laugh at. Recently, however, this trend is being bucked.

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Poll: San Diego Comic Con Still Happening, Will You Attend?

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The organizers behind San Diego's Comic Con announced they still plan on holding the July 23-26 convention this summer even as medical experts predict this coronavirus pandemic may extend until September. The annual event is the hottest ticket in San Diego, but the prospect of attending an overcrowded convention may not be ideal to many.  While many have wished for years to get a hard-to-get ticket to attend, this year may be different. So we wanted to take a poll to see whether you'll take the chance and a make the trek to San Diego this summer. 

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The Best Movies on Netflix Right Now

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In between all the original productions and straight-to-VOD titles, Nextflix has some of the best movies out there on its platform right now. The popular streaming service has become an institution for homes across the world, given its big selection of box-office hits and wide appeal to all members of the family. There’s truly something for everyone on there and much of the great content comes from their own in-house production team.

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'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse' Proves Superhero Movies Should Be Animated

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Not everyone can capture Marvel's success story when it comes to superheroes but there is another way. The latest Spider-Man movie, INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE proves there's life for overexposed superheroes like Batman, Superman and the web crime-fighter in animated form. SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE is highly original and groundbreaking for a superhero movie. Warner Bros. did it with THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE, one of the funniest and top favorite Batman movies of all time, so perhaps they should consider taking Superman the same route. Here's why.

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Are The New 'Power Rangers' Outfits Sexist?

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It seems the ladies’ Power Rangers costume come with a built in bra. In the latest trailer and new images for the movie adaptation, it is clear the Power Rangers outfits are gender specific. If the women have breast plates, do their male counterparts have dick cups?

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History of Latino Academy Award Nominees & Winners

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For the past two years, the Academy Awards has been labeled #OscarsSoWhite, and the controversy has heighted this year with black actors being ignored all together at the 88th Academy Awards. Latinos didn't fare well either in front of thr cameras, but behind the camera, Alejandro G. Iñarritu won back-to-back as Best Director for THE REVENANT and last year for BIRDMAN. THE REVENANT cinematogapher Emmanuel Lubezki also won his third Academy Award. Check out the history of Latino wins in the Academy Awards 88 year history.

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Film Review: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Gets Marvel Treatment

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Sony Studios is taking a page from Marvel Studios’ Avenger films to plant their own seeds for future Spider-Man spin-offs.  You have your usual action sequences, the love story, but most importantly, THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 spends a lot of time setting up a mythology that ties into future Spider-Man films for the next decade.

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Golden Globe Nominations 2014 - Diversity Abounds

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It's looks like it's going to be the usual suspects at the Golden Globe Awards in 2014. Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Judy Dench, Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese are some of the familiar faces that are always nominated, but the good news is that there is much more diversity this year.

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ESCAPE PLAN Movie Review: Will It Be A Breakout Hit?

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Before it was ESCAPE PLAN, it was called "The Tomb" but the title could easily have been "Terminator v. Rocky."  ESCAPE PLAN is the first film to feature both Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone in starring roles and, though it has some issues, it also demonstrates some great moments of self-awareness, leveraging its powerhouse leads to great effect and providing a few surprising twists.

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5 Evil Movie Corporation Franchises

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Movie villains often come in the shape of a corporation.  Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 is the latest movie to feature big business as the antagonist.  Here are 5 fictional corporations whose greedy intentions have spawned lots of sequels.

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New Movie Reviews: Captain Phillips, Machete Kills, Ghost Team One

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There’s a wide range of movie choices and genres for the weekend of October 11th.  Robert Rodriguez’s MACHETE KILLS takes the action genre into the ridiculous, but fun zone while GHOST TEAM ONE does the same for the horror genre. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Tom Hanks’s Oscar worthy performance in CAPTAIN PHILLIPS keeps you at the edge of your seat.

 

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Chucky and Co-star Talk CURSE OF CHUCKY

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Chucky, the killer doll, is back for another adventure in horror and this time he’s trying to kill his own daughter.  Sort of.  Actress Fiona Dourif, Brad Dourif’s daughter, plays the toy’s new victim. We caught up with the two stars on the red carpet of Universal Studio's Halloween Horror Nights.

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IRON MAN 3 Blu-ray and DVD Review

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The home release of IRON MAN 3 is definitely couch potato worthy. You’ll need a day to watch the very entertaining extras on the Blu-ray including the Marvel One-Shot: Agent Carter, which introduces us to the first lady behind S.H.I.E.L.D. and a sneak peek at the Thor sequel. Add a comment

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Halloween Horror Nights Review

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I don’t usually recommend waiting two hours in line for anything, but the Black Sabbath 3D maze at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood is one you don’t want to miss. One attraction, however, was such a waste of an hour that it still has me seething. Add a comment

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WORLD WAR Z Blu-ray and DVD Review

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They weren’t kidding when they said the unrated cut on the Blu-ray release of WORLD WAR Z would be more intense than the theatrical version. The Brad Pitt-produced film arrives on Blu-ray and DVD September 17 with so-so extra features, but the uncut version is definitely the best part of this home release.

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