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Why QUALITY Content Is King
In 1996, Bill Gates saw the rising value of Internet content. While he recognized the importance of output volume, he knew the future of web copy would demand excellence. “If people are to be expected to put up with turning on a computer to read a screen, they must be rewarded with deep and extremely up-to-date information that they can explore at will.”- Bill Gates If there was ever need of additional proof of Gates’ prescience, this statement would provide it.
Every Upcoming HBO Show
According to IMDB, HBO has over 100 projects in development. Most will never see the light of day, many will fall before the finish line, and only a select few will actually make it on the air. To help make sense of the madness, we tracked down the projects set to land on HBO’s schedule within the next few years, along with a handful of projects that are likely to get the green light. If you’re hoping to see an update on potential Game of Thrones prequels, however, you may be disappointed.
25 Best Movies on Hulu Right Now
In an age of options, less feels like more. While Netflix has an ever-expanding library, Hulu offers a more focused collection of great movies. Because volume isn’t the objective, Hulu succeeds in curating a batch of excellent films. There are the Academy Awards classics like Terms of Endearment and Rocky, the arthouse darlings like Babel and The Hunt, and the pure entertainment gems like Raiders of the Lost Ark and Goon. Hulu keeps it simple and offers something for everybody.
15 Biggest Superhero Deaths Of 2017 That Fans Completely Missed
Say what you will about 2017, bad or good, but one thing’s for sure: however upsetting it may have been in the real world, it was infinitely worse in the comics universe. Put another way, the Grim Reaper visited many characters both on the comics page, the cinema, and the small screen. While it’s true that previous years have been even more unsparing towards the superhero and supervillain kind (hello, 2016), 2017 knocked off everyone from Agent Phil Coulson to Black Widow.
Star Wars: Original Trilogy Behind-The-Scenes Pictures Every Fan Needs To See
For three straight years, Star Wars fans have received a new narrative in George Lucas’s galaxy far, far away. That hot streak is set to continue for at least a decade to come. While The Force Awakens and Rogue One enriched the epic mythology, The Last Jedi seems primed to break new ground. The new cast of characters will come into their own as the veterans fade into the limelight.
The takeover: German week at OSU
Oktoberfest is over, but it's German week on the Oklahoma State campus. The German Program started off the German Event Week earlier this week on Monday. The ongoing event features several activities including German movie nights, a German food sale, podium discussions, an essay competition and a poster exhibition.The theme surrounding German Event Week is “Immigration and Integration in Germany." The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Washington is sponsoring German Event Week.
When Does Stranger Things 3 Premiere?
There aren’t many guarantees in life, but getting Stranger Things 3 on Netflix is one of them. Standing at the intersection between fanbase appetite and narrative freedom, the Duffer Brothers have created a fantastical (and terrifying) universe that they can explore for years to come. In a likely five-season series, Stranger Things 3 will only be the halfway mark before an already-confirmed season 4 and potential season 5, but it probably won’t arrive on Netflix until late 2018.
Super Mario Odyssey: What Happens When You Collect Every Power Moon?
883. That’s how many Power Moons you need to collect in Super Mario Odyssey before getting to the big reveal. While there are allegedly over 900 Power Moons hidden throughout in the game, those extra 20 or so crescent-shaped trophies can only be purchased in shops. Compared to Super Mario 64, this is a massive upgrade.
Will Negan Kill Father Gabriel?
This post contains MAJOR SPOILERS for The Walking Dead Season 8 Premiere! Father Gabriel may not be the most popular character but the season 8 premiere will leave a lot of people wondering: will the good Father be alive or dead come episode 2? He’s a man of the cloth, but in the season 8 premiere of The Walking Dead, he becomes a conscience to Negan-obsessed Rick Grimes.
The Walking Dead Season 8 Premiere: Who Died?
“Hope” is a relative term in the world of The Walking Dead. Every character has encountered such unspeakable atrocities that survival itself becomes a glorious thing. Against all odds, and after seven seasons of misery, the season 8 premiere offered Rick Grimes the first signs of a brighter future. However promising his visions may be, he still struggles to chase them in the face of more immediate threats. No major characters died in the season premiere.
Guests enjoy food, house decorations at Homecoming Walkaround
People in orange t-shirts and polos packed the streets from Monroe to Washington during the Homecoming Walkaround on Friday night.Students, alumni, and Stillwater residents toured the streets and Greek houses as they enjoyed the festivities Oklahoma State University offered.The aroma of sweet and savory foods filled the air. Food trucks and food stands lined the sidewalks, including one called “I don’t know,” in case someone couldn’t decide where to eat.
Does The Latest Trailer for The Last Jedi Feature John Williams' New Music?
It’s been nearly two full years since we last heard John Williams expand his canon in a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars: The Force Awakens welcomed the maestro back in grand fashion a decade after his work on Revenge of the Sith. As the Skywalker saga continues, so does Williams’ magnum opus. Last December, Star Wars benched the American composer to bring in series newcomer Michael Giacchino.
What's The Song In The Final Justice League Trailer?
David Bowie’s legacy reaches even into the heart of superhero showdowns. In the final Justice League trailer, Warner Bros. matched the epic imagery of The World’s Finest to Bowie’s legendary song, ‘Heroes.’ The movie studio is even calling it their “Heroes Trailer,” and it features the perfect tune to set the scene. The last major film to take advantage of the track was Peter Berg’s Lone Survivor, which employed Peter Gabriel’s emotional cover of the song.
Blade Runner 2049: The Biggest Spoilers & Twists
After a two hour and forty-five-minute odyssey, Blade Runner 2049 left the most pressing question unanswered: Is Deckard a replicant? Much like its predecessor, 2049 played ostrich about the elephant in the room regarding the retired blade runner’s species. But while the movie may have deflected the collective interest in Deckard, it still managed to throw haymakers full of twists and spoilers to make up for it.
Is Blade Runner 2049 A Boring Movie?
Moviegoing can be a mercurial experience. It’s possible to watch a movie one day and despise every frame, then replay it a year later and be utterly entranced by the same footage. Unfortunately, the modern moviegoing experience is so dominated by outside opinion, aggregate scores, and a ruthless marketing hype machine, that it can be difficult to simply watch a movie and reach your own conclusion about its cinematic merits. That said, Blade Runner 2049 can be a boring movie.
Making A Murderer's Steven Avery Denied New Trial
The Steven Avery saga continues as the Making a Murderer subject is denied a new trial. Though the second season of Making A Murderer is still a few months away, Wisconsin Judge Angela Sutkiewicz has already provided fresh material for season 3. As the star and subject of the hit Netflix series, Avery is currently serving a life sentence for the 2005 assault, murder, and mutilation of photographer Teresa Halbach.
Leadership and the effects of risk taking
Students, faculty and staff gathered in Willard Hall Wednesday night to listen to Meredith Woodruff, former vice president of ABRAXAS Corp. and international coach, talk about risk-taking management.Woodruff has 30 years of experience working for the U.S. government and ended her career at one of the highest executive positions.
Kingsman 3 Release Date, Villain & Story Details
Kingsman 3 might not yet have an official script (or even an official subtitle), but director Matthew Vaughn has stated that it was always top of mind when writing The Golden Circle. As he told told Deadline earlier this year, “Weirdly while we were writing Kingsman 2, we were thinking of Kingsman 3 as well, which is odd. We’ve got a big idea for that.
Are The X-Men In The Gifted TV Series?
The X-Men are gone, but the mutants live on. This is the premise in FOX’s new series, The Gifted. It’s a remarkably meta approach for the X-Men universe that has seen recently major characters killed off (i.e. Logan) and multiple spin-offs ordered (Dark Phoenix and New Mutants). The king is dead, the king is dead, long live the king. After X-Men: Apocalypse fell short in both box office dollars and critical praise, the old mutants were put on hold while a new wave of heroes were swiftly introduced.
15 Sci-Fi Movies & Shows You Had NO IDEA Were Based On True Events
“Based on real events” is one of the most overused phrases in all of cinema. While the occasional movie adheres closely to reality, Hollywood normally can’t resist turning up the volume on true stories. When science fiction movies provide the rare opportunity to play the “Based on a True Story” card, the producers will take it to the bank. It’s just too good to resist. Even Ridley Scott jumped on-board Phoenix Forgotten, the latest “true” alien invasion story to be set to film.
15 Things You Never Knew About Tim Burton's Failed Third Batman Movie
It’s been over 25 years since Batman Returns landed in theaters. Though Tim Burton has gone on to direct some of the most unique (and often bizarre) movies in Hollywood, it’s hard to forget how close he came to visiting Gotham for a third time. After his surefooted introduction of the Caped Crusader in Batman, to his utterly insane sequel in Batman Returns, Tim Burton was primed for greatness on his third go around. As fate would have it, of course, Warner Bros.
Rotten Tomatoes is Not to Blame For Poor Box Office
Rotten Tomatoes is a major resource for moviegoers, but is it responsible for tanking the 2017 box office? According to The New York Times, the famed movie review aggregate wevsite is the latest scapegoat for Hollywood studio execs looking to account for the paltriest summer box office since 2006. As Variety reported this week, the total annual haul is 6.5% behind 2016, and a total of 14.6% less than last summer alone. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Wonder Woman could only help so much.
IT: Biggest Differences Between The Book and Movie
Across the board, IT is a faithful adaptation of Stephen King’s 1986 horror novel. With the exception of a few major elements and scenes, Andy Muschietti’s smash-hit adheres to the book in both plot and tone. As with any adaptation of a beloved novel, however, certain things are bound to be left on the cutting-room floor. There are the larger changes, like the fact that the movie takes place in the 1980’s when King set the book in the late 1950’s.
IT: Chapter Two Story & Release Date
Despite all of the bloodletting, IT had a triumphant ending. Against all odds, The Losers’ Club cast the dancing demon clown into the hellacious pit from whence it came. The motley crew stood tall, knowing they had won a great victory over the child-eating beast. Then the credits rolled, slamming the real title of the movie on screen: IT: Chapter One. None of the Losers may know it, but this party is just getting started. After banking over $117 million in a single weekend, you can bet Warner Bros.
Game of Thrones: The Real History of Robert's Rebellion, Explained
Warning: The following contains spoilers for Game of Thrones season 7 Robert’s Rebellion was based on a lie. As the seventh season of Game of Thrones has made clear, the alleged abduction of Lyanna Stark was actually an elopement and lawful marriage. Like with Helen of Troy, however, that elopement launched a thousand battles and forever altered the landscape of the Seven Kingdoms.
Game of Thrones: Jon Snow's Backstory & Real Name Explained
Jon Snow’s real name and history have been revealed on Game of Thrones! NOTE: The following post contains spoilers for the Game of Thrones season 7 finale. The last time Eddard Stark saw Jon Snow, he made a promise. “The next time we see each other, we’ll talk about your mother.” Eddard leveled with his adoptive son after he unleashed a fusillade of questions about his mother: “Is [she] alive? Does she know about me? Where I am? Where I’m going?
Game of Thrones: When Will Season 8 Premiere?
Game of Thrones season 7 is over but when will season 8 premiere? Having been spoiled with the 6 seasons that had 10 episodes each, the seventh was (so far) the shortest season of Game of Thrones. NOTE: The rest of this post contains MAJOR SPOILERS for Game of Thrones season 7. Though it had just seven episodes to its name, the penultimate season of Game of Thrones packed a powerful punch.
Game of Thrones: The Most Important Prophecies For Season 8
Prophecy plays a major role in Game of Thrones – and that won’t change in season 8. However headstrong the rulers of Westeros may be, they all bend the knee to fate and destiny. While Game of Thrones contains just a fraction of the prophecies and visions introduced in A Song of Ice and Fire, many of the core elements remain. Whether by the hand of the Old Gods or the Lord of Light, there are deeper truths etched into the history of the Seven Kingdoms. Author George R. R.
Game of Thrones: Bran Stark's Connection to the Night King Explained
Bran Stark and the Night King share a mystical connection. While other characters on Game of Thrones are consumed by petty politics, Bran and the leader of the White Walkers tap into a deeper, darker magic. No one has been closer to the Night King than Bran Stark. No one has survived his proximity. No has one has even been touched by the Night King and lived to tell about it. The “mark” that Bran received in season six has haunted him ever since.
Game of Thrones: Who Will Jaime Fight For In Season 8?
Warning: SPOILERS ahead for the Game of Thrones season 7 finale Cersei and Jaime were born minutes apart, but the Game of Thrones seventh season finale has pitted them against each other. It’s no longer enough for him to shrug his shoulders and, “the things we do for love.” To continue following her lead, Jaime demands more of his sister.
Game of Thrones: How Could The Night King Bring Down The Wall?
Warning: The following may contain spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7 The table is set for the Game of Thrones season finale. Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen are in the romantic fastlane, Cersei Lannister is pregnant, Euron Greyjoy is wreaking havoc, the White Walkers are coming, and the Night King is now riding Dany’s undead dragon. Despite all of those developments, one major moment has yet to happen: The Wall needs to fall.
Game Of Thrones: Everything We Know About The Season 7 Finale
The distant worlds of Westeros will finally collide in next week’s season finale. After six years and 67 episodes, Game of Thrones is having a massive homecoming party at King’s Landing. Though the occasion is less fortuitous than the main characters would like, the fact remains: we’re about to see Jon Snow, Jorah Mormont, Ser Davos Seaworth, all three Lannisters, Podrick, Euron Greyjoy, the Hound, Brienne of Tarth, and almost certainly Daenerys Targaryen in one place.
Game of Thrones Needed More Seasons
For Game of Thrones fans, it is the best of times and the worst of times. While the worlds of ice and fire have finally collided in thrilling ways, it’s hard to tune out the obvious: the end is here. Game of Thrones has but one episode left in season 7 and just six more in the series altogether. For a show built on secrets and slow-moving histories, the end has come far too soon. To the great credit of showrunners D.B. Weiss and David Benioff, these most recent episodes are pure muscle.
Game of Thrones: Can the Night King's New Weapon Be Defeated?
As talk of nuclear armament fills our own world, it’s only fitting that the main villain in Game of Thrones just received his own weapon of mass destruction. Now that the Night King has his ice dragon, the prospect of taking Westeros has become far more manageable for the army of the dead. Everything has changed.
Game of Thrones' Latest Returning Character Explained
The Stark family keeps watch over their kin. In Game of Thrones season 7, episode 6, “Beyond The Wall,” Jon Snow missed his dragon ride beyond The Wall and was essentially left for dead. As the horde of wights surrounded him, he tackled a group of ice zombies and plummeted into the freezing water. Though he managed to pull himself out of the lake, the King of the North was now drenched to the bone and surrounded by the Night King’s army.
Game of Thrones: [SPOILER]'s Origins and Powers Explained
Warning: the following contains spoilers for Game of Thrones season 7 episode 6: ‘Beyond the Wall’ For years, fans and theorists alike have wondered how and when an ice dragon would arrive in Westeros. Like the White Walkers themselves, the blue-eyed beasts were the stuff of legend. They were rumored to fly amidst the frozen lakes in The Land of Always Winter.
Game of Thrones: Why Cersei Needs The White Walkers
Game of Thrones‘ current ruling monarch Cersei Lannister may be pregnant, but she’s never been more alone. Now that Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow have forged their alliance, the Queen of King’s Landing is running out of time to secure the Iron Throne. While the other kingdoms have dragons, masses of men, and a burgeoning dragonglass armory, she merely has the Iron Bank and Euron’s naval fleet. Cersei’s world is closing in.
Game of Thrones: Can Daenerys Still Have Children?
Succession plans are the topic du jour in Game of Thrones. Cersei and Jaime are expecting another baby, Jorah Mormont makes mention of Jon Snow’s future children, and even Daenerys Targaryen is thinking about the future of her family. Before she rode north to Eastwatch-by-the-Sea and encountered the undead horde, Dany and Tyrion ruminated on the “long-term” reign of House Targaryen. Who will sit upon the Iron Throne after Dany’s days have run out?
How Cersei’s [Spoiler] Sets Up Game of Thrones’ Series Finale
Cersei is the Macbeth of Westeros. In her untamed lust for power, she has committed unspeakable atrocities and cleared the decks for a thousand-year reign. Joffrey and Myrcella were murdered, Tommen committed suicide, and Tywin took a patricidal crossbow to the heart. For Cersei, there is nothing left in her soul but the desire to dominate the Seven Kingdoms and win the Game of Thrones. Then, amid all of the madness, the unthinkable happens. Nature, or some incestuous version of it, takes over.
Game of Thrones: Is Daenerys Becoming The Mad Queen?
Daenerys Targaryen acts increasingly like her father, the Mad King. While audience perception of her brutality ranges from glee to horror, Game of Thrones’ seventh season is forcing many to question the fruit of Dany’s entitlement. While one could rationalize her motivations to catch the Lannister’s rear army unawares and incinerate them in an open field, her ruthless actions in “Eastwatch” are harder to swallow.
Game of Thrones: Bran the Builder And Time Travel Explained
Bran Stark exists in name only. For all intents and purposes, he is now the Three Eyed Raven. Despite being the most enigmatic and powerful character in Game of Thrones, Bran has been on the backburner in season seven. Though he is now reunited with his sisters at Winterfell, Bran keeps mum on the impending arrival of the White Walkers, only letting slip rather unsavory details about Sansa’s wedding night and Arya’s hitlist.
Daredevil: Karen Sympathizes With Punisher More
With The Defenders on deck for its August 18th premiere, The Punisher waits loudly in the wings. Frank Castle made a huge impact in the second season of Daredevil, one that warranted Jon Bernthal getting his own spinoff in the Marvel and Netflix universe. Though The Punisher knocked Matt Murdock off balance in season two, he found an unlikely ally in Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll).
Netflix's Defenders Series Is Standalone
The Avengers assemble next year, and the Justice League unites in the fall, but this summer, Marvel’s The Defenders will be taking the stage. It’s the culmination of Netflix’s longterm investment in Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and most recently, Iron Fist. More importantly, it’s the biggest live-action superhero team-up in small screen history.
Game of Thrones: Will Daenerys' Dragons Die?
Warning: The following contains spoilers for Game of Thrones season 7 episode 4: ‘Spoils of War’ Qyburn said it best: “If they can be wounded, they can be killed.” If the latest episode of Game of Thrones is any indication, Daenerys’ dragons aren’t as invincible as we thought. Cersei’s advisor well remembers that Drogon was severly wounded in the fighting pits of Meereen, and he has total confidence that Dany’s trinity of dragons can be struck down.
Game of Thrones: Did [SPOILER] Just Die?
Warning: The following contains spoilers for Game of Thrones season 7 episode 4: ‘Spoils of War’ If the latest episode of Game of Thrones demonstrated nothing else, Jaime Lannister is an undeniable hero. He may have lost his sword-hand, but he’s more brave and resolute than ever. In “The Spoils of War,” his fortitude nearly got him burnt to a crisp. The Kingslayer had three opportunities to flee the ambush on the Blackwater Rush.
Game of Thrones: Will Jaime Become The Queenslayer?
Warning: The following contains spoilers for Game of Thrones season 7 episode 4: ‘The Spoils of War’ At the midway point of Game of Thrones‘ seventh season, two things are clear: prophecies can be a product of mistranslation, and Cersei is increasingly unhinged. When she’s not detonating the Sept of Baelor or busy breaking Ellaria Sand’s spirit, she freely lets her aides see her own brother sharing her bed. With all that power, who cares what people think?
Defenders Explores Fallout of Daredevil Reveal
The second season of Daredevil left audiences with a proper cliffhanger.
Game Of Thrones: 15 Worst Changes From The Books To The Show
“The books are better!” It’s one of the biggest platitudes in entertainment, but it’s not untrue. Books are the gateway to the imagination, and if your name is George R. R. Martin, they are the ideal way to bring Game of Thrones to life. When D.B. Weiss and David Benioff took the reins to A Song of Ice and Fire, they declared that GRRM’s Westeros would forever after be a shared vision (at least on HBO).
Why Dungeons & Dragons Makes For The Perfect Live Viewing Experience
It’s been around since 1974, but Dungeons & Dragons has been making a serious comeback in recent years. With the release of Force Grey: Lost City of Omu, the far-reaching fantasy worlds of D&D have returned with a vengeance. Set amid the new Tomb of Annihilation storyline, Force Grey is a Dungeons & Dragons quest that streams live on the official D&D Twitch channel.
Game of Thrones: Melisandre's Death Prophecy Explained
Warning: Spoilers for season 7 of Game of Thrones “I have to die in this strange country. Just like you.” To Melisandre, death prophecies are no fun unless shared with everyone. Though much happened on this week’s Game of Thrones, the Red Priestess stole the show. She not only succeeded in uniting ice and fire, but she laid the groundwork for several major twists in the final season.
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