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When the world of gadgets and movies become one, then the cinematic experiences become wildly exciting and entertaining. Not only does it boost the movie even before it is released, it also works wonders for the merchandisers. There have been movies like ‘Star Wars’ and the ‘Back To The Future’ franchise, that have made so much more money from the merchandises than the movie itself. This says a lot about the influence gadgets have on the audience and merchandise industry....

In Starz’s historical series ‘Outlander,’ Prince Charles Edward Stuart AKA Bonnie Prince Charlie leads the Jacobite forces against Great Britain to regain the British throne for his father, James Francis Edward Stuart. Charlie’s attempts to conquer Great Britain end with his defeat in the Battle of Culloden, which leaves Jamie severely wounded. The fifth episode of season 6 depicts Charlie’s flight from Scotland to France, escaping from the British soldiers. The intriguing sixth season storyline of Charlie must have stirred curiosity among the fans regarding his later years and death....

When the fifth season of FOX’s action series ‘9-1-1’ premiered without Albert Han, admirers of the character were worried about John Harlan Kim’s future in the show. Kim’s character Albert eventually appears in the fifth season but not as a firefighter in Station 118. He gets appointed to another fire station and begins to learn the basics of his job. In episode 16 of season 5, Albert expresses dissatisfaction regarding his career as a firefighter to his brother Chimney, who motivates him to be a first responder despite Albert’s mixed feelings about the same....

Even though Netflix has no dearth of Turkish titles, ‘Midnight at the Pera Palace’ has created a niche for itself among international audiences. Directed by Nisan Dag and Emre Sahin, the drama series follows a young journalist Esra who is tasked with writing about the famed titular hotel. Her once-in-a-lifetime adventure becomes something much more as she is transported back to 1919 and gets involved in a political conspiracy. While the series evidently has an element of science fiction (due to time travel), the storyline appears to be somewhat realistic....

Directed by Quinn Shephard, ‘Not Okay’ is a satirical black comedy film that revolves around Danni Sanders (Zoey Deutch), a social media influencer who gains fame and recognition based on a lie. After faking a Paris trip, Danni becomes a popular influencer and meets activist Rowan Aldwin. Rowan raises questions about some poignant issues that America faces through her activism. Hence, viewers must wonder whether the character of Rowan is based on a real activist....

SPONSORED LINKS Created by Liz Astrof, ‘Pivoting‘ is a comedy series that narrates the events after the death of a woman named Coleen as her friends Amy, Jodie, and Sarah try to come to terms with reality. The incident pushes them to explore what they truly want from life. It released on January 9, 2022, and stars Eliza Coupe, Tommy Dewey, Ginnifer Goodwin, JT Neal, and a few other actors. If you are someone who enjoys shows based on friendship and drama, ‘Pivoting’ is the show for you....

SPONSORED LINKS Created by Nick Hornby, ‘State of the Union’ is a comedy series about a couple who are experiencing a rough patch in their marriage. It is a TV series adaptation of Hornbys heartbreaking but hilarious novel titled ‘State of the Union: A Marriage in Ten Parts.’ Every episode follows the couple’s interactions right before their periodic counseling sessions. As the show progresses, we get tidbits of their life together, the problems they had, and what pulled them apart....

Created by John Morton, ‘Ten Percent’ is a British comedy show that follows a talent agency named Nightingale Hart in Soho, London. The agency’s founder, Richard Nightingale, unexpectedly passes away, and the company struggles to maintain its celebrity clients in the aftermath. The agents come together to ensure perfection in the services provided and business does not collapse. The series stars talented artists like Jack Davenport, Lydia Leonard, Maggie Steed, and Prasanna Puwanarajah....

In September 2003, Joy Risker’s sudden disappearance and her husband’s explanation for it left loved ones confused and surprised. Figuring there was something more to it, the police were brought into the fold, revealing a cold-blooded plot for murder. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Murder Decoded: Twisted Scripture’ chronicles the tragic death of Joy Risker and how the authorities brought the killer to justice. So, let’s find out more about his case then, shall we?...

In July 1995, a celebrated B-movie director suddenly disappeared from his home in California, leaving loved ones trying to figure out what happened. Investigation Discovery’s ‘People Magazine Presents: Crimes of the 90s: 1995: Death’s Final Cut’ focuses on how Al Adamson was brutally murdered and buried on his own property by a man he once trusted. Ken Adamson, Al’s brother, is featured on the show and talks about how he processed everything at the time....

‘CODA’ is a poignant story that follows Ruby Rossi (Emilia Jones), a CODA or Child of Deaf Adults, who is the only hearing member of her family. Even as the family’s fishing business is threatened, Ruby, a budding singer, gets the chance to attend the Berklee College of Music. Having been the bridge between her family and the hearing world for most of her life, the young protagonist faces a dilemma that is explored in the film’s many nuances....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘Cold Blooded Alaska: The Hunter’ is a two-part documentary that chronicles a spree of killings in Anchorage, Alaska, and how James Dale Ritchie was connected to five of them. The show also covers the gruesome double murder of Selena Mullenax and Onie Aubert-Morissette in January 2016, which was initially investigated for any connection to the serial killer. So, if you’re wondering what happened in that case, then we’ve got you covered....

In ‘Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie‘ or ‘Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san’ episode 2 titled ‘Wind and Clouds, Ball Sports Tournament!’ Shikimori and Izumi’s class has a sports tournament in which boys play football while the girls compete in volleyball and basketball. Izumi gets into all kinds of trouble but does not have Shikimori on his side to protect him. That’s why Inuzuka steps in his girlfriends’ shoes and manages to protect Izumi in several instances but gets himself hurt in the process....

As a documentary that examines the rapid downfall of a once-renowned national organization, Hulu’s ‘Leave No Trace: A Hidden History of the Boy Scouts’ can only be described as compelling. After all, with more than 82,000 claims of sexual abuse against scout leaders and volunteers alike, it shines a light upon how there had to be a nearly century-long deceitful cover-up by the BSA. Stuart Lord is one such individual to not only have filed a report against the association but also candidly share his story in this production — so now, let’s find out more about him, shall we?...

Based on ‘Critical Role,’ adult animated fantasy adventure series ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ hits a nice spot between fan service and creating an enticing universe. The world is built on the popular game ‘Dungeons and Dragons,’ while the lively voice cast and the old-school animation make it a worthwhile watch. After a bumpy start, the series picks pace with the story arc of Percival de Rolo. The twelfth episode, titled ‘The Darkness Within,’ brings closure to the story, while a final scene keeps you wondering the future course of the story....

As the narrative of ‘Peacemaker’ progresses, viewers and the characters learn more about the parasitic alien creatures known as Butterflies. Peacemaker and his subordinates are working on Project Butterfly, which entails curbing the aliens’ hostile and covet takeover of humanity. In the fifth episode of the series, the team gets another step closer to uncovering the extraterrestrial conspiracy after investigating a place known as Glan Tai. At this place, Peacemaker and his associates also find bottles of a gooey yellow substance in large quantities....

‘Euphoria‘ is an engaging teen drama that deals with various sensitive subjects. Its protagonist, Rue Bennett, constantly grapples with anxiety and drug addiction. In the second season, Rue’s struggles continue as her addiction spirals out of control and engulf the lives of her loved ones. In the fifth episode of the series, Rue’s anxiety is once again triggered when a suitcase important to her goes missing. If you are wondering what’s inside the suitcase, and where it is now, here’s everything we have gathered on the matter!...

Hailing from England, Ralph Brown is a well-known actor and writer best known for starring in classic movies like ‘Withnail & I,’ ‘Alien 3,’ and ‘Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.’ Ralph was born in the county town of Cambridgeshire in England to Heather R. and John F. W. Brown on June 18, 1957. He grew up in a seemingly healthy and supportive household along with his younger brother Paul in Portsmouth, Hampshire, until the former was seven....

In 1999, the co-founder of Woodstock, Michael Lang, decided to revive the music festival in hopes of recapturing the aura of the first one in 1969. But the three-day festival quickly descended into chaos, with the attendees looting and vandalizing the area. Netflix’s ‘Trainwreck: Woodstock ’99’ is a three-part documentary series that features interviews with the people who worked to set up the festival. Colin Speir and Lee Rosenblatt, who were part of the organizing team, recounted what they experienced at the time....

Directed by Joseph Kosinski, Netflix’s ‘Spiderhead’ is a sci-fi movie set in the near future that revolves around two convicts, Jeff and Lizzy, living out their sentence in a state-of-the-art penitentiary supervised by a visionary man named Steve Abnesti. What makes this facility unique is that it has a provision for prisoners to reduce their sentence time by becoming subjects for certain experiments involving emotion-altering drugs. When things go south while experimenting on Lizzy, Jeff comes to her rescue and tries his best to dodge all the experiments to save her....