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Obviously movies and TV shows aren’t always realistic, that’s nothing new. Sometimes it’s all about the action and tension that keeps us glued to our seats, or the comedic elements that don’t fit into the rules of society and the laws of life.Then there’s the production aspect, where realism needs to be circumvented or altered for filming and production purposes. Distorting reality is very Hollywood, and we largely accept it. It’s escapism that we enjoy.according to Mental Floss, One of the most obvious departures from reality is the cars without headrests. The driving scenes in general look pretty fake, but…
The cancelation of television shows is nothing new. Networks and studios have been doing it since the invention of television. There are many reasons behind why, many of which tend to only make sense to the executives in charge. However, sometimes these executives miss the mark. They certainly did with the FOX space western drama series Firefly, which had only aired 11 of its 14 episodes when it was canceled. This series was brilliant from top to bottom. The cast was impeccable, the plots kept you guessing, the comedy hit at the right moments, it simply had everything a fantasy…
A struggling stand-up comic with a deranged stalker. A beef shop breaking into the world of high-end dining. A period drama set in feudal Japan. A wild video-game adaptation. John Mulaney, telling jokes. Our queues may have freed up a bit thanks to last year’s Hollywood strike — protests that effectively put the kibosh on streaming’s show-per-week release schedule — but the handful of series we did get proved good TV can survive (and thrive) away from a crowded landscape. There’s still more to come, but for now, TV has given us plenty to talk about in 2024, from bingeable…
There are those shows that ended long before we wanted them to, from ’90s one-season wonders like Freaks & Geeks and My So-Called Life to perfectly timed dramas like Succession and Breaking Bad. These are not those shows. Instead, these television titles overstayed their welcome, long after their biggest stars departed, or the critical acclaim and awards dried up, or the storylines made any sense. Here are 32 TV shows that simply went on way too long. (Image credit: Showtime)CalifornicationAt the beginning of Showtime’s Californication, which ran on the network from 2007 to 2014, the story of troubled novelist Hank Moody…
“I love my movies. I make them for myself. Anyone can be a part of it.” For most actors, just seeing themselves on the big screen is enough to make them cringe. In fact, many celebrities admit that they can’t even finish watching their own movies on premiere night. While watching their own movies may be a pain for many stars, it turns out that’s not the case for all actors. Some celebrities actually enjoy watching their own movies. Whether it’s to reminisce about old memories or to review their acting techniques, these stars openly admit that they watch their…
This image released by Amazon MGM Studios shows Jason Statham in a scene from “The Beekeeper.” (Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios, via The Associated Press) Amazon StudiosWelcome to Boston.com Your weekly streaming guideEvery week, we bring you our top 5 must-watch movies and TV shows available on streaming platforms. Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney+, HBO MaxPeacock, Paramount+, etc.Many of the recommendations are for new shows, but some are for under-the-radar releases you may have missed, or classics that are set to be removed from streaming services at the end of the month.If you have a new favorite movie or show,…
Whether it’s new thrillers, rebooted series, long-awaited revivals or originals that are just too unique to explain, here are the shows that have kept us glued to the TV so far this year. Is originality overrated? Of the 15 shows on this year’s best shows so far list (in alphabetical order), four are based on books, several of which have already been made into movies or TV shows; one is an adaptation of a stage play; another borrows the title and some plot points from a mid-2000s blockbuster movie; and two are new installments of long-running series (one dating back…
Wimbledon is using AI to scan social media as part of a new crackdown on online abuse against tennis players.The innovative Threat Matrix tool will be used for the first time this year to detect malicious smears directed at players.Wimbledon bosses hope to crack down on online abuseCredit: GettyThe company automatically flags death threats, racist and sexist comments in 35 different languages across public accounts.Players can also apply for a special support service if they receive unpleasant direct messages on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or YouTube.Championship officials will discuss online hateful behaviour with players and then report it to tech…
It’s always nice to see a box office smashing theatrical release finally make it to a streamer, and this week it’s the money-making monster fighting game. Godzilla vs. Kong: The New Empire Debuted with Max.Meanwhile, Eddie Murphy Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. On Netflix, astronaut It’s available to stream on Prime Video, and it’s also Shark Week 2024, so if you’ve already exhausted the best shark-themed monster movies, there are still plenty of shark-related documentaries to enjoy on Hulu and Disney Plus. Below, we’ve rounded up the notable new movies and TV shows available to stream this weekend on Netflix,…
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Media OutReach Newswire – July 5, 2024 – NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s recent visit to Taiwan sparked a phenomenon local media are calling “Jensanity.” This surge in enthusiasm coincided with his highly anticipated keynote speech on the eve of COMPUTEX 2024. Technology media leader TVBS captured the landmark event and partnered with Huang to exclusively broadcast his speech. Broadcast on TVBS’ YouTube channel and bilingual livestream, the event attracted over 90,000 concurrent viewers and garnered over 1 million views in just 10 days, rocketing to the top of YouTube’s trending charts. This achievement highlights TVBS’s prominence and…