Amazon is taking their time rolling out the details of their new TV series based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. But I guess when you spend upwards of $1 billion on a TV show you’re contractually obligated to produce for at least five seasons, you want to milk it for all the publicity it’s worth.Today, the studio unveiled two new photos and two new character names for the show, which is officially titled The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Above, you’ll see Theo played by Tyroe Muhafidin. And below is Bronwyn, played by Nazanin Boniadi:Here is the official synopsis…
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What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Treacherous Deceit: A Donatella Mystery? Excellent question. Treacherous Deceit is the fourth novel in the Donatella Series, and it takes place after the events of the preceding novel, Annihilation. As a reader, you’ll witness how the characters must deal with the tragedy and the loss from the incident, while continuing to live their lives. As the meat of the story begins to unfold the underlying theme begins to emerge, how far will you go for love or to protect what you desire? The inspiration came from two places. The…
Class is back in session for the cast of HBO Max comedy The Sex Lives of College Girls as the stars and creatives return for production on Season 2. The show’s co-creator Mindy Kaling shared the news on Instagram, posting a photo from the cast table read with the caption, “Back at Essex College with these baddies. @thesexlivesofcollegegirls Season 2 table read time!” The Sex Lives of College Girls debuted in November 2021 to great critical and viewer acclaim, spurring HBO Max to quickly renew it for a second season. The comedy series follows four college roommate — played by…
Researchers have identified the gene expression regulation mechanisms that drive the metamorphosis of coral from larvae that float freely in the ocean to sedentary adult reef builder adults. A study describing the researchers’ findings appeared in the journal Zoological Letters on January 25, 2022. The moment that corals metamorphose from free-swimming (planktonic) larvae to sedentary polyps is perhaps the momentous event in this animal’s life, producing a radical and abrupt change in both body structure and behavior. When larvae encounter certain cues or stimuli from an underlying surface (substratum), they stop swimming and rest on the substratum on one end…
While Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker were definitely an unexpected celebrity couple at first, we can’t deny that they are a match made in heaven. The 42-year-old Poosh health guru and reality TV star and the Blink-182 drummer have a love story for the ages with their whirlwind romance and obvious love for each other and their families. Recently, the two have been making headlines with their Las Vegas elopement, PDA-filled red carpet appearances, and press tour for the first season of Hulu’s “The Kardashians.” At every single outing, the lovebirds have been sporting outfits that deem them worthy of…
Recently my laptop started glitching. I backed up 90 gigs of photos, videos, and ideas for a novel, fixed the issue, and moved everything back again. It took three weeks. Managing my digital life is becoming my life. But I don’t want to lose the memories attached to these bits and bytes. What can I do? —Curating My lifeDear Curating,The glitching laptop is a rude awakening, not unlike a brush with death. One day you’re blithely opening and saving files as though the device and everything it contained were immortal; the next, the contents of your hard drive are flashing before…
KISS rocker Gene Simmons said he agrees Mike Tyson did nothing wrong after a video emerged on Thursday (April 21) that appears to show Tyson, the celebrity, actor and pro boxer, repeatedly punching an airplane passenger in the face after being harassed.TMZ and Yahoo! reported that Tyson seemed to lose his cool after boarding a commercial jet bound for Florida out of San Francisco on Wednesday night (April 20) when an apparent fellow traveler that might have been a fan got a bit overzealous after requesting a selfie. Footage of the subsequent altercation, evidently captured by a nearby passenger, ends with blood dripping down the traveler’s head…
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Snake Eyes star Henry Golding has been tapped to star in the upcoming film adaptation of Downtown Owl. The feature will serve as the directorial debuts of actors and long-time partners Lily Rabe and Hamish Linklater.After headlining his first solo film, the Malaysian-British actor will also next be seen in Netflix’s film adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion. He is also lending his voice to Paramount Animation’s animated film adaptation of The Tiger’s Apprentice, which also stars Sandra Oh and Michelle Yeoh.RELATED: Crazy Rich Asians 2 Adds Amy Wang as New WriterDowntown Owl is directed by Lily Rabe (American Horror…
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Did Bilal go too far? Shaeeda arrived at the hoax home on 90 Day Fiance Season 9 Episode 2, and there was a lot of drama from the get-go. Meanwhile, Kobe reacted to Emily’s new post-baby look, and had to come to terms with a big change. Elsewhere, Yve was upset that some of her friends had questions about Mohamed. Use the video above to watch 90 Day Fiance online right here via TV Fanatic. Catch up on all your favorite shows and reviews and join in the conversations with other fanatics who love TV as much as you. TV…
New Scientist’s weekly round-up of the best books, films, TV series, games and more that you shouldn’t miss Humans 2 February 2022 Read Strange Bedfellows accompany many of us through our lives, yet most of us know next to nothing about common sexually transmitted infections. Ina Park aims to change all that in this upbeat look at the science of STIs. National Museums Scotland Visit Audubon’s Birds of America is a chance to see this rare, hand-coloured natural history book and to learn more about its controversial creator, John James Audubon. It is on show at the National Museum of…
Whatever your thoughts on anti-ageing as a term, there’s no denying that moisturisers, which are created to specifically tackle things like fine lines, pigmentation and dryness, can be incredibly expensive due to their potent ingredients and advanced formulations. And while I truly believe that ageing is a privilege we should fully embrace—wrinkles and all—it doesn’t mean that taking good care of our skin as we grow older should cost a small fortune. This is why I’ve made it my mission to seek out anti-ageing products that genuinely work without breaking the bank. I’ve already discovered some brilliant serums and eye creams that rival counterparts with three-figure price tags, but today we’re…
Amazon’s family of Alexa-enabled devices keeps growing. From the spherical Echo to the swiveling Echo Show 10, you can get Alexa into your home in many ways. These devices can answer your questions, help you order essentials, set timers, play all sorts of audio content, and even function as the control hub for your growing smart home. These are our favorite Echo- and Alexa-compatible speakers for every home and budget.The best time to buy any Amazon speaker is during a major sale event like Black Friday or Amazon Prime Day, as the company usually has steep discounts. If you’re trying…
Lung cancer screening has always been expensive, but a simple blood test that detects lipids associated with tumours may offer a cheaper alternative Health 2 February 2022 By Alice Klein Blood samples can now be used to search for early signs of lung cancerMedicimage/Alamy A blood test that can detect lung cancer before people get symptoms may save lives by allowing early treatment. Lung cancer has a 63 per cent survival rate if it is caught early and hasn’t spread to other parts of the body. Once it spreads, the survival rate drops to 7 per cent. Catching lung cancer…
Barbie is taking her pink Corvette to a theater near you soon. Warner Bros. has unveiled the release date for Greta Gerwig’s highly anticipated live-action film about Mattel’s trademark doll, as well as a first look at Margot Robbie as Barbie herself. Barbie will hit US theaters on July 21st, 2023, Warner Bros. announced during its presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas Tuesday. Though Gerwig’s directorial follow-up to Little Women may share a release weekend with Christopher Nolan’s biopic Oppenheimer, Barbie‘s dream house is stacked with an equally splendid cast that includes Ryan Gosling, Kate McKinnon, Alexandra Shipp, America Ferrera, Simu Liu, Will…
Hollywood brings together the fictitious father-son duo Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson for the first time since Daddy’s Home 2 in a biographical drama written and directed by Rosalind Ross. Based on the true story of Stuart Long, Father Stu stars Wahlberg as the eponymous boxer-turned-priest in a faith-based film he co-produced as well. Movies based around Christianity have a reputation for sacrificing quality for heavy-handed preaching. While there are elements of that here, this is a surprisingly well-crafted film that succeeds in telling an inspirational yet tragic story about a man who turns his life around.The movie follows Stu,…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Jason Tharp is a picture book author who was brought in for a visit to an elementary school in Buckeye Valley School District in Ohio. Over the phone, though, the school principal told him not to read from his book It’s Okay To Be a Unicorn! after a parent complained. The book is about feeling different and accepting others for who they are. Tharp later found out that because there was a rainbow on the front cover, the parent had assumed the book…
Tony Khan loves to keep All Elite Wrestling fans on the edge of their seat. The owner teased a “huge announcement” for April 20’s Dynamite on TBS. Social media has been abuzz with folks giving their predictions of what it could possibly be. Khan plays a dangerous game generating anticipation and then having to meet the high expectations of pro wrestling fans. When TV Insider spoke with the company head, he sounded confident viewers will be pleased. It’s already been a newsworthy few months for AEW thanks to a string of strong acquisitions including Keith Lee, Samoa Joe, Toni Storm,…
A long-term study of Hawaiian coral species provides a surprisingly optimistic view of how they might survive warmer and more acidic oceans resulting from climate change. Researchers found that the three coral species studied did experience significant mortality under conditions simulated to approximate ocean temperatures and acidity expected in the future — up to about half of some of the species died. But the fact that none of them completely died off — and some actually were thriving by the end of the study — provides hope for the future of corals, said Rowan McLachlan, who led the study as…
courtesy simon miller Spring is (finally) on the horizon, and the spectrum of transitional style is sure to bring a wide array of launches. As the ground thaws and flowers begin to bloom, keep an eye here for all of your up-to-date fashion news. From Simon Miller and Melissa bringing the clog back to the new Ferragamo Cage Bag, here’s what to look out for—and covet—this month. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below 1 Simon Miller and Melissa Collaborate on Footwear Who: Simon Miller and MelissaWhat: Collaborative footwear collectionWhere: Available online at simonmillerusa.com and shopmelissa.com and in-store at Melissa’s SoHo locationWhy:…
Clubhouse will now let users interact in voice rooms over text. For creators, in-room chat will offer another touchpoint with audiences in a room and provide a way to get feedback in real-time. Rooms with text chat enabled will have a dedicated icon at the bottom left of the screen. Clubhouse had started allowing anyone — even those without an account — to listen to conversations taking place on the platform through Clubhouse for Web since last month. Clubhouse also recently rolled out support for 13 new languages on the social audio platform.Clubhouse announced in a blog post that the…
The Pitch: It’s one of the most infamous murder cases in the 21st century: On December 9th, 2001, Kathleen Peterson (Toni Collette) was found dead at the foot of the staircase in her Durham, North Carolina home, having bled out from a suspiciously large number of head wounds. The only one home was her husband, novelist and mayoral candidate Michael Peterson (Colin Firth), who called 911 and explained through tears that she’d fallen down the stairs. But the event’s strain on the Peterson family compounds as Kathleen’s death opens up fissures between the blended family, to say nothing of the suspicion…
Written and directed by Riley Stearns, the sci-fi film Dual is out in theaters today. The film stars Karen Gillan, Aaron Paul, and Beulah Koale.RELATED: Dual Interview: Aaron Paul Talks Dark Sci-Fi Film, Working With Karen Gillan“Upon receiving a terminal diagnosis, Sarah opts for a cloning procedure to ease her loss on her friends and family,” says the synopsis. “When she makes a sudden and miraculous recovery, her attempts to have her clone decommissioned fail and lead to a court-mandated duel to the death. Now she has one year to train her body and mind for the fight of her life.”ComingSoon Editor-in-Chief Tyler Treese spoke…
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Disney+ and National Geographic are gearing up for the latest chapter of Genius as the anthology highlights two figures for its upcoming fourth season. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X will take center stage in Genius: MLK/X, which will see Reggie Rock Bythewood and Gina Prince-Bythewood serve as executive producers under their Undisputed Cinema production banner. Brian Grazer and Ron Howard will return to the program as executive producers for this fourth season. This will be the first time that the franchise focuses on two iconic geniuses as previous seasons only focused on singular figures Albert Einstein, Pablo Picasso,…
Science fans, yourself a bargain on this fantastic word game that uses the periodic table as the playing board.Frenetic from Accentuate – described as a “frenzied word game of the elements” is available from Amazon UK for just £15.25. That’s a 34% saving over its £22.99 RRP. If you get a kick out of chemistry and enjoy playing word games, this one might be for you.Imagine a combination of Scrabble and the periodic table. That’s perhaps the best way we can describe Frenetic. You’ll need two players to start a game – or if there’s a bigger group of you,…
KNC Beauty True story: I used to draw in dark circles under my eyes in college to convince my professors that I was too tired to come to class. Seeing as I had to actually go to class for them to see my handiwork, this plan was definitely flawed, but it did help get me out of a few boring lectures. Now that I am actually perpetually exhausted, I’m a little annoyed that I was ever awake enough to run a scheme like this. Nowadays, there’s really no need to accentuate my already terrifying under eyes.When you’ve woken up with…
Every year the number of photos and videos containing child sexual abuse found online increases—and 2021 was no exception. Investigators discovered record amounts of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) last year, new figures reveal.Data from UK child safety nonprofit the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) shows 252,194 URLs containing child sexual abuse imagery in the last 12 months. That’s up 64 percent from 2020. As well as record overall numbers, the charity found a significant uptick in the amount of CSAM hosted in the United States. Chris Hughes, the director of the IWF’s hotline, says the organization responds to reports of…
While the U.S. version of The Office officially concluded its run in 2013, the series has continued to perform strong in syndication and through streaming services in recent years, picking up new fans along the way. During a recent episode of the Office Ladies podcast, it was revealed that Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong is a fan, and he recently came across a cover of his own music while binging the series.That revelation came out as Armstrong taped a few bits and shared his reaction to the “Secret Santa” episode in which Dwight (Rainn Wilson) and Andy (Ed Helms) karaoke a bit…
Netflix officially calculates the “popularity” of one of its films or television shows by totaling how many hours subscribers watch in the first 28 days that a title is available on the service. The “most popular” English language film in Netflix history, for example, is Red Notice starring Dwayne Johnson and Gal Gadot. Netflix subscribers consumed 364 million hours of Red Notice in its first 28 days of availability. That’s a whole lotta red notices.On the TV side, the most popular Netflix title has been Bridgerton: Season 1, which had a mind-blowing 625.4 million hours consumed during its first month on Netflix. That…