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Summary ABackdraftremake is seemingly in development with aTop Gun: Maverickstar.Directed by Ron Howard, with a script by Gregory Wilden, the 1991 action thriller follows two rival firefighters and brothers who team up to investigate a series of fires involving oxygen-induced infernos called backdrafts in Chicago. Kurt Russell leads the film’s ensemble cast alongside William Baldwin, Scott Glenn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Rebecca De Mornay, Donald Sutherland, Robert De Niro, Jason Gedrick, and J....

Summary The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerhas added another Elf character to season 2, and his appearance has invited another wave of criticism. The Prime Video series has been under fire since the very beginning regarding its approach to Middle-earth, and this is unlikely to change anytime soon. While much of this is completely fair, arguments could be made about the appearance of the Elves. There have been complaints that they don’t look how people have typically imagined Middle-earth’s fair race, which has carried on intoRings of Power’sversion of Círdan....

Summary Star Wars Rebelsended six years ago, butStar Warshas just now revealed the fate of one of the show’s villains.Star Wars Rebelsended in 2018, but it has become increasingly important to the future ofStar Warssince then.Ahsokafocuses on several ofRebels' heroes, like Ahsoka Tano and Sabine Wren, and it also introduced Grand Admiral Thrawn to live-action. While Thrawn will likely be very important toupcomingStar WarsshowslikeAhsokaseason 2, otherRebelsvillains have been all but forgotten....

The 10 Best LinkedIn Learning Courses to Improve Your Communication Skills Effective communication skills are important whether you’re communicating with your colleagues or presenting your ideas at work. Learning how to communicate at work will help you become more confident while expressing yourself at work and avoid any situations arising from miscommunication. LinkedIn Learning is one of the best platforms that offer premium-quality short online courses taught by experts in the industry....

The 7 Best Free Puzzle Games for Your Mac Puzzle games are one of the best ways to relax and still stimulate the mind with something useful. They are mostly light-hearted, easy to play, and reminiscent of the classic paper-based games we are all used to. More importantly, there are a good number of them you’re able to get for free. The Mac App Store is a treasure trove of fun puzzle games if you know which ones to pick....

Summary A major event in the history of theStar Warsfranchise’s Mandalorians is the Mandalorian Civil War, a devastating conflict that saw the rise of a legendaryMand’alorand the establishment of a vicious terrorist group. Mandalorians are among the most famous non-Force-using cultures in theStar Warsfranchise, with the originalLegends continuityestablishing a fascinating lore for the warriors and the modern canon reimagining them. The origins of Jango Fett, a central figure inStar Wars, and theDeath Watch, a villainous faction in various non-movie materials, are tied to the Mandalorian Civil War....

Summary Warning: contains spoilers forImmortal Thor#13! Thorhas just named an upcomingMCUstar as the one person he considers a brother–and it is notLoki!In a preview forImmortal Thor#13, the Odinson is seeking to clear his name, after being framed by the Enchantress. His search for allies takes him to a surprising location, where he reveals the one other god-like hero he considers a brother. Marvel shared a preview forImmortal Thor#13 withAIPT. The issue will be written by Al Ewing and drawn by Jan Bazaldua....

Summary It has now been well over a half a year sinceStar WarsannouncedThe Mandalorian & Grogu, the franchise’s first return to the movie theater since 2019’sStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Based on the iconicStar Warslive-action TV showThe Mandalorian,The Mandalorian & Groguwill continue the story of the titular Mandalorian,Din Djarin, and his beloved son and sidekickGrogu. Few details about this project have emerged since, which is quickly posing a problem forStar Warsand the hype the franchise needs for this grand return to the big screen....

WhatsApp announces Communities, 32 person video calls, 2GB file sharing limit, and emoji reactions Group chats on WhatsApp are great, but they’re not without their limits. Rumors of “Communities” — a feature that would allow users to create groupsofgroups — first started making the roundslate last year. January brought more proof of the feature, with the first mentions ofCommunity Homebeing found in a WhatsApp beta. Today we finally get an official announcement confirming that the potentially game-changing chat experience will start arriving soon....

Summary A recent DC Black Label series has givenWonder Woman’sclassic clay origin story a major and utterly badass update. It not only reveals why Hippolyta chose to craft her daughter from clay but also discloses the secret ingredient she added. While this ingredient may account for Diana’s unparalleled power levels, it also comes with significant consequences. This act makes Diana not only a child of clay but also the progeny of every Greek deity....

Summary BeforeYoung Sheldon’s spinoffGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriageeven arrives, the show’s handling of one major character fromThe Big Bang Theorycould already prove a problem.Young Sheldon’sBig Bang Theoryplot holesdidn’t ruin the series, but they were always present in the background of the comedy.The Big Bang Theorymight have left most of Sheldon’s childhood and adolescence unexplored, but its first spinoff still managed to contradict the hit sitcom’s canon quite often.The Big Bang Theory’s older Sheldon spoke about his constant bullying, butYoung Sheldonviewers saw almost none of this....

Summary The world ofDC Comicsis most often associated with superheroes like Batman and Superman, but it boasts an equally impressive cast of villains, arguably more iconic than those of Marvel. It should come as no surprise that plenty of these characters have headlined their own stories, from ongoing titles to prestige miniseries. To make things even better, these stories often attract some of the best creative teams in comics. Villains offer up some of the most compelling stories in comics, as a variety of creative teams attempt to explore the motivations and abilities of these antagonists....

Summary Cyberpunk: Edgerunnerscontinues to make waves asthe excellent anime adaptation of the role-playing game is lending one of its protagonists to 2021’s most popular fighting game. Released on Netflix in collaboration withCyberpunk 2077developer CD Projekt Red,Edgerunnerstook the world by storm,winning plenty of awards and accoladesfor its writing, animation, and excellent realization of the corrupt and ever-changing world of Night City. While a second season is off the table, a surprise announcement means thatfans can look forward to new contenteven if it does come from an unexpected crossover....