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Netflix canceled ‘The Punisher’ and ‘Jessica Jones,’ but the Marvel TV shows were doomed a long time ago
| 02/18/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Netflix canceled its remaining Marvel TV shows on Monday, “The Punisher” and “Jessica Jones.” The third season of “Jessica Jones” will still be released, though. Data provided to Business Insider showed how the Netflix Marvel series were in trouble. Netflix’s Marvel purge is complete. The […]
Getting to know singer-songwriter Laetitia Shériff
| 02/18/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Getting to know singer-songwriter Laetitia Shériff read more >>> Source:: EuroNews.Com
Nancy Pelosi deleted a tweet supporting Jussie Smollett after reports that he may have staged his assault
| 02/18/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Nancy Pelosi has deleted a tweet rallying behind Jussie Smollett, after reports suggested the attack may have been staged. Smollett told Chicago Police he was the victim of an assault on January 29. He said men wrapped rope around his neck and yelled racist and […]
The 15 best movies of all time that weren’t nominated for a best-picture Oscar, according to critics
| 02/18/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Over the course of 91 years of Oscars, plenty of worthy films have been overlooked in the best-picture race. We listed the 15 best ones, based on their composite critic scores from reviews aggregator Metacritic. When it comes to the Oscars, we all remember the […]
‘Alita: Battle Angel’ wins the Presidents’ Day weekend box office, but it’s is a long way from profitability
| 02/17/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Fox’s “Alita: Battle Angel” earned $27 million over the weekend and over $41 million by Presidents’ Day. That’s enough to come out on top of the holiday weekend. But it’s going to be an uphill climb for this $170 million-budgeted movie to make a profit. […]
The top 7 shows on Netflix and other streaming services this week
| 02/17/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Every week, Parrot Analytics provides Business Insider the most in-demand original TV shows on streaming services. This week sees the addition of Netflix’s “One Day at a Time” to the list, and anticipation for Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” rises. The third season of Netflix’s “One […]
EA has a ‘Fortnite’ on its hands with its new game, ‘Apex Legends.’ So what does that mean for ‘Anthem’?
| 02/17/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Electronic Arts is a massive video game publisher, responsible for major franchises like “Madden,” “FIFA,” and the upcoming “Anthem.” EA also publishes “Apex Legends,” the latest blockbuster hit in the nascent Battle Royale genre popularized by games like “Fortnite.” The sudden release and impact of […]
‘SNL’ mocked Trump’s border wall national emergency — and Trump wasn’t happy
| 02/17/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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“Saturday Night Live” took aim at President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency over funds for his long-sought wall along the US-Mexico border. Alec Baldwin appeared as Trump delivering an announcement in the White House’s Rose Garden about the “fake” national emergency that would […]
‘Synonymes’ wins Golden Bear for Best Film at Berlinale Awards
| 02/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The Franco-German-Israeli co-production, “Synonymes” (Synonyms) has won the Golden Bear for Best Film at the Berlinale Awards. The film was made by Nadav Lapid. read more >>> Source:: EuroNews.Com
Oscars insiders explain why not having a host for this year’s show is a great idea
| 02/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The 2019 Academy Awards will mark the first time the show hasn’t had a host in 30 years. But that isn’t a bad thing. Business Insider talked to past producers of the show and the consensus was that having no host is the best thing […]
Bruno Ganz: Swiss actor famous for playing Hitler in Downfall dies aged 77
| 02/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Ganz, 77, is best-known for portraying Adolf Hitler in the Oscar-nominated Downfall; the kindly grandfather in Swiss family movie Heidi; and the angel Damiel in Wim Wenders’ 1987 film Wings of Desire. read more >>> Source:: EuroNews.Com
“Downfall” star, Bruno Ganz, dies aged 77
| 02/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Switzerland’s best known actor, Bruno Ganz, dies at the age of 77 read more >>> Source:: EuroNews.Com
MoviePass competitor Sinemia is locking certain accounts until ‘misuse fees’ are paid, and some subscribers are fuming
| 02/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Sinemia has emerged as an alternative to a struggling MoviePass in the movie-ticket subscription space. But the startup has been plagued with complaints from subscribers, over 150 of whom have contacted Business Insider since November, mainly over sneaky fees. Since December, 20 of those Sinemia […]
People in the video game industry are rallying around the 800 employees laid off by Activision-Blizzard
| 02/15/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Activision-Blizzard laid off approximately 800 employees on Tuesday, February 12th, the same day the company announced it set a record for revenue during 2018. Despite news of the layoffs leaking five days before the official announcement, Blizzard employees have said they weren’t given any information […]
The best shows and movies to stream over Presidents’ Day weekend
| 02/15/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. If you live in a place that requires you to wear massive puffy coats and warm hats adorned […]
City with a conscience: Dubai’s desert utopia
| 02/15/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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In this episode of Focus we travel to the outskirts of Dubai to visit a community at the forefront of environmentalism and sustainability. read more >>> Source:: EuroNews.Com
‘The Umbrella Academy’ creator explains why he loves working with Netflix: ‘I’m unfettered from the bulls—‘
| 02/15/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Netflix’s new superhero series, “The Umbrella Academy,” dropped on Friday. Showrunner Steve Blackman talked to Business Insider about working with the streaming giant, the differences from the comic the show is based on, and the soundtrack. Netflix’s latest comic-book-inspired TV series, “The Umbrella Academy,” dropped […]
The best new game of 2019 is a free-to-play Battle Royale shooter that came out of nowhere
| 02/15/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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In a surprise move, a huge new game from EA was announced and launched on the same day. Since “Apex Legends” launched on February 4, more than 25 million people have played it. It’s a surprise hit! There are lots of explanations for the sudden […]
Ja Rule wants to put on another event like Fyre Fest: ‘In the midst of chaos, there’s opportunity’
| 02/15/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The rapper Ja Rule told TMZ he has plans for an “iconic” music festival similar to the failed Fyre Fest, which was the subject of Netflix and Hulu documentaries this year. Ja Rule helped create the 2017 Fyre Fest with entrepreneur Billy McFarland, who is […]
Rapper T.I. released a track dissing Floyd Mayweather after the retired boxer was seen shopping at Gucci despite a backlash over its ‘blackface’ sweater
| 02/15/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Floyd Mayweather was seen shopping in Gucci earlier this week. The retired American boxer was asked why he wasn’t joining people like Spike Lee who were calling for a boycott as a response to the Italian designer selling a blackface jumper. Mayweather responded by saying […]
‘Crackdown 3’ feels dated after four years of development, but it’s a fun throwback to the days of the Xbox 360 (MSFT)
| 02/15/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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“Crackdown 3” will be released on Xbox One and Windows 10 on February 15th. Microsoft first announced “Crackdown 3” in July 2014, and later revealed that Terry Crews would star as the lead protagonist. After a lengthy development cycle, “Crackdown 3” feels somewhat dated; but […]
Hungarian sustainable designer labels to know
| 02/15/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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These ethical brands are at the forefront of a new era for fashion in Hungary. read more >>> Source:: EuroNews.Com
Northern lights dance across night skies in Finnish Lapland
| 02/15/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The magic spectacle of ‘Aurora Borealis’ was captured on camera over the Paatsjoki river in Finnish Lapland. read more >>> Source:: EuroNews.Com
Netflix’s Los Angeles office went into lockdown after person connected with the company said he had a gun (NFLX)
| 02/15/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Netflix’s Los Angeles offices and a nearby television studio were put on lockdown Thursday. The move was in response to a person connected to Netflix claiming to have a gun, police said. The person was later detained off-site and didn’t appear to have a weapon. […]
10 kids that are probably making more money than you
| 02/15/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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These 10 kids are raising the bar on what it means to be successful. Some of them are barely teenagers, but are already turning six-figure profits. Ryan, 7, host of the Ryan ToysReview channel on YouTube, made $11 million in a single year. In the […]
The 22 most beloved best-picture nominees that got robbed of their Oscars
| 02/15/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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We rely on the Academy Awards to honor the best in film, but sometimes the best movie of the year doesn’t wind up bringing home Oscar gold. From “Brokeback Mountain” to “Get Out,” INSIDER breaks down the movies that should’ve won the Oscar. The Oscars […]
‘Black Panther’ was built around one essential line of dialogue that director Ryan Coogler feared Marvel would cut
| 02/14/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige wanted “Black Panther” to be built around the villain Killmonger’s final line of dialogue. “It was one of the best lines we ever read,” Feige told The Hollywood Reporter. It was also the one line from the script that director […]
Google invested in a startup with tech that uses the voices of NFL players to answer questions on Google Home devices (GOOG, GOOGL)
| 02/14/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The sports technology startup StatMuse received a strategic investment from the Google Assistant Investment program to help further its vision of creating a more personalized voice experience for sports fans. Google’s investment was for an undisclosed amount. “Our view was always, what if you could […]
I learned how to dance like Beyoncé from her choreographer and it was surprisingly difficult
| 02/14/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Choreographer JaQuel Knight has been working with Beyoncé since he was 18. Their most recent collaboration, Beychella, broke the internet during Coachella. He’s also done choreography stars like J. Lo, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and more. I met up with JaQuel at the Monsters Dance […]
Bad habit: historians find record of nun who faked her own death to pursue ‘way of carnal lust’
| 02/14/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Nun on the run! Historians find record of ‘Joan of Leeds’ who faked her own death to escape convent and ‘pursue way of carnal lust’ read more >>> Source:: EuroNews.Com
The 23 actors who have gotten the most Oscar nominations without winning one
| 02/14/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The Oscars have repeatedly nominated and neglected numerous actors. They include Amy Adams, Glenn Close, and Bradley Cooper, who are all up for acting awards this year. Will they finally win? Each year, deserving performances lose out in the Oscars’ best acting categories. But there […]
Netflix released its first reality dating show, ‘Dating Around,’ and critics say it’s a fresh take on a tired genre
| 02/14/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Netflix released its first reality dating show, “Dating Around,” on Thursday (Valentine’s Day). Critics say it’s a fresh take on a tired genre, and that it’s “deceptively appealing.” “This was really just an honest snapshot of what that experience is like,” executive producer Chris Culvenor […]
The CEO of sports media startup Overtime explains how he was able to quickly raise a $23 million round, even as doom and gloom grips the industry
| 02/14/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Sports media startup Overtime has raised a $23 million Series B round of funding, bringing its total funding to $33.5 million. Even in the current icy climate for digital media, Overtime CEO Dan Porter said the round came together quickly because of his company’s focus […]
‘I am not a perfect man’: Musician Ryan Adams apologizes but claims reports of sexual misconduct are ‘upsettingly inaccurate’
| 02/14/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Grammy-nominated musician Ryan Adams apologized for “many mistakes,” following a New York Times report that detailed numerous allegations of sexual misconduct and manipulative behavior from several women. “I am not a perfect man and I have made many mistakes,” Ryan said in a statement on […]
This new Tetris game is basically ‘Fortnite’ for puzzle fans, and it’s exclusive to the Nintendo Switch
| 02/14/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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“Tetris 99” is a new version of the timeless puzzle game, pitting up to 99 players against each other — but only one can win. Yep, it’s basically “Fortnite,” but with Tetris blocks. The game still has the same gameplay as classic Tetris at its […]
How much money 5 Marvel superhero actors got paid, including a $5 million salary for Brie Larson in ‘Captain Marvel’
| 02/14/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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On March 8, the Marvel Cinematic Universe will gets its first standalone female superhero movie when “Captain Marvel” hits the big screen. And its star Brie Larson will be walking away from the movie with more than Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and Chadwick Boseman […]
James Cameron thinks ‘Aquaman’ isn’t realistic enough and ‘doesn’t help us with our issues of actually understanding the ocean’
| 02/13/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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James Cameron criticized “Aquaman” for not being realistic enough, and not helping people understand the ocean. “You buy it on its own terms,” Cameron said. “But I’ve spent thousands of hours underwater. I’m very literal about my underwater. It needs to look like it’s real.” […]
14 Hollywood stars who didn’t accept their Oscars or boycotted the ceremony
| 02/13/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The Oscars are the most celebrated awards show in Hollywood. But plenty of actors have rejected their awards or refused to attend the ceremony throughout its 91-year history. The Oscars are the most celebrated awards show in Hollywood and a star-studded night to celebrate film, […]
A ridiculous glitch in ‘Street Fighter V’ has made the game’s biggest troll character into a game-breaking powerhouse
| 02/13/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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“Street Fighter V” players have discovered a new glitch that lets players repeatedly freeze time while playing with Blanka. First introduced in “Street Fighter II,” Blanka was already one of the most polarizing characters in the series– generations of players have learned to hate his […]
deadmau5 accuses Twitch of censorship after being suspended for using homophobic language during a live stream
| 02/13/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Twitch, the popular video gaming streaming service, suspended the account of popular DJ deadmau5 (pronounced “dead mouse”) for using homophobic slurs in an outburst while streaming “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds.” deadmau5 took to Reddit to comment on the situation, accusing Twitch of censoring him and maintaining a […]
Lady Gaga Defends ‘Brave’ Cardi B After Grammy Backlash: ‘You Deserve Awards’
| 02/13/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Grammy winners supporting Grammy winners. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
Sam Smith Shares Shirtless Photo To ‘Fight The F**k Back’ Against Body Shamers
| 02/13/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The four-time Grammy winner vowed to change his outlook after having “starved myself for weeks” before earlier photo shoots. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
Spike Lee will reportedly team up with ‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman for a Netflix movie
| 02/13/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Netflix is in talks to distribute Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods,” starring Chadwick Boseman. Lee will join other high-profile filmmakers with movies at Netflix, including Alfonso Cuarón, Steven Soderbergh, and Martin Scorsese. Netflix is making a big push into original movies in 2019, and “BlacKkKlansman” […]
‘Frozen 2’ Teaser Trailer Is Finally Here And We Can’t Let It Go
| 02/13/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The first look at the sequel shows the sisters exploring beyond the walls of Arendelle. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
A new documentary tells the history of the real Green Book, but the director doesn’t support the Oscar-nominated movie
| 02/13/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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“The Green Book: Guide to Freedom,” an upcoming Smithsonian Channel documentary, aims to tell the true history behind the Negro Motorist Green Book, a pre-civil-rights-era travel guide for African Americans. Director Yoruba Richen said she’s “not interested” in supporting “Green Book,” the Oscar-nominated movie surrounded […]
