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NVIDIA SHIELD update adds PS5, Xbox Series X/S controller support

Anthony Garreffa | Jan 20, 2021 7:27 PM CST

NVIDIA has just pushed out new SHIELD firmware, with v8.2.2 firmware for the SHIELD adding next-gen controller support.

NVIDIA SHIELD update adds PS5, Xbox Series X/S controller support

NVIDIA SHIELD update v8.2.2 adds support for Sony's next-gen DualSense controller for the PlayStation 5, or one of Microsoft's new controllers from either the Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S consoles. NVIDIA explains: "Connect next-gen console controllers to your SHIELD and enjoy playing Android or GeForce NOW gaming with your favorite controller. To begin, start Bluetooth pairing on your SHIELD and start pairing mode on your controller".

You can read more about the new SHIELD v8.2.2 update here.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League no longer 4-part series, now 4-hour movie

Anthony Garreffa | Jan 17, 2021 7:25 PM CST

Zack Snyder himself has confirmed that his own Zack Snyder's Justice League will be an epic 4-hour movie, and not a 4-episode miniseries airing on HBO Max.

Zack Snyder's Justice League no longer 4-part series, now 4-hour movie

Vero user @bethebeast asked Snyder if Zack Snyder's Justice League would be a "series or a one shot watch of a movie" to which Snyder simply replied "one shot". The movie was originally teased as a 4-part series for HBO Max with a runtime of 4 hours -- but now Snyder has confirmed it'll be one continuous epic saga that goes for 4 hours instead.

There's no release date for Zack Snyder's Justice League other than rumors of March 2021, which isn't far away -- but there's also rumors of a cinema release and even IMAX release of Zack Snyder's Justice League for later this year.

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Roku had 51.2 million active user accounts in 2020

Anthony Garreffa | Jan 6, 2021 11:01 PM CST

Roku is celebrating the beginning of 2021 with its gigantic and record year in 2020 -- boasting 50+ million active accounts and an insane 58.7 billion streaming hours in 2020.

Roku had 51.2 million active user accounts in 2020

The company took to its own blog where it said that they're announcing "announced preliminary estimated data for the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31, 2020, of 51.2 million active accounts - up by approximately 14 million accounts in 2020. Additionally, viewers streamed an estimated 17 billion hours in the fourth quarter for a total of 58.7 billion hours in 2020, an increase of 55% year over year for the quarter and the full year".

Better yet, the company is celebrating the milestone by giving away 50 Roku Ultras -- you can enter that by checking out Roku's 50+ Million sweepstakes page. Below, I've got a huge Infographic that detail's Roku and its journey up to 50+ million active users.

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Hey Zack Snyder, please make a Wonder Woman movie that looks like this

Anthony Garreffa | Jan 5, 2021 2:09 AM CST

I was scrolling through my personal Twitter feed and came across a picture that was uploaded by @UberKyptonian that showed the concept art of Wonder Woman before it was handed over to Patty Jenkins.

Hey Zack Snyder, please make a Wonder Woman movie that looks like this

As @UberKryptonian says so perfectly: "While I love the first Wonder Woman film and what Patty did, the energy of the image on the left is so f*cking metal" and I totally agree. I love the style of what Jenkins did with Wonder Woman, but man if the Amazonian herself was going go around with a samurai, Sikh warrior, Native American, British soldier, and African warrior and then beat bad guys up, decapitate them, and collect their heads?

Uh, yeah I want that -- and Zack Snyder, I think he'd handle this style of Wonder Woman perfectly. A mix of Wonder Woman with 300, as well as that visual Snyder flair and some epic slow mo? I'm in.

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WB fast-tracking Wonder Woman 3 after WW84 success on HBO Max

Anthony Garreffa | Dec 31, 2020 8:28 PM CST

Wonder Woman 1984 has been enough of a success on HBO Max that Warner Bros. has green-lit Wonder Woman 3.

WB fast-tracking Wonder Woman 3 after WW84 success on HBO Max

Warner Bros. announced the news right after WW84 debuted on HBO Max and in theaters on Christmas Day, and will be directed once again by Patty Jenkins and will star Gal Gadot in the role of Diana Prince and Wonder Woman.

Toby Emmerich, Warner Bros. chairman, explains: "As fans around the world continue to embrace Diana Prince, driving the strong opening weekend performance of 'Wonder Woman 1984,' we are excited to be able to continue her story with our real life Wonder Women - Gal and Patty - who will return to conclude the long-planned theatrical trilogy".

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Warner Bros. sees a future of cinema in 2023, HBO Max will settle down

Anthony Garreffa | Dec 28, 2020 9:31 PM CST

Warner Bros. has some big plans for 2021 but the COVID-19 pandemic has wrecked havoc on the cinema industry, forcing WB to push all 2021 movies to debut on its streaming service HBO Max as well as in theaters where it can.

Warner Bros. sees a future of cinema in 2023, HBO Max will settle down

But now there are reports that Furiosa, The Color Purple, and Coyote vs. Acme will debut in theaters in 2023, while WB will debut their 2021 movies like The Matrix 4, Dune, The Suicide Squad on HBO Max and in theaters, while Zack Snyder's Justice League will be an exclusive to HBO Max but I see it being big enough that a cinema release will happen.

Variety reports that Warner Bros. "called the unprecedented release strategy, one that drew criticism from all corners of Hollywood, a "unique one-year" model in response to the pandemic. Wednesday's announcement suggests that Warner Bros. intends to continue its commitment to theatrical releases".

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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia renewed to Season 18

Derek Strickland | Dec 11, 2020 11:11 AM CST

Celebrate, fellow jabronis: TV's most dysfunctional and rambunctious group of misfits will grace our televisions for four more seasons.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia renewed to Season 18

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia might not ever end. Today Disney announced FX Networks has renewed the landmark show for four more seasons, which will push the show up to season 18. Patty's Pub isn't going anywhere any time soon.

"I'm delighted to announce four more seasons of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, taking the show to season 18, four seasons longer than the prior record-holder for longest-running live-action sitcom in television history, Ozzie and Harriet,"said FX CEO John Landgraf.

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Hayden Christensen returns as Darth Vader in Obi-Wan Disney+ TV show

Derek Strickland | Dec 10, 2020 5:51 PM CST

Today Disney announced a ton of new Star Wars content, and confirmed Episode II and III's Hayden Christensen will be playing Darth Vader opposite Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Hayden Christensen returns as Darth Vader in Obi-Wan Disney+ TV show

Set 10 years after the Revenge of the Sith, the Obi-Wan show chronicles the early years of Vader's campaign of terror and destruction across the galaxy. The series will be directed by Deborah Chow, who directed episodes The Mandalorian and other shows like Shut Eye, Mr. Robot, The Man in the High Castle, and Better Call Saul. Production isn't set to begin until March 2021 so don't expect the show any time soon. It will premiere on Disney+.

Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy promises the Vader vs Kenobi showdown will be the "biggest rematch of the century".

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US viewers can watch a ton of James Bond movies for free on YouTube

Anthony Garreffa | Dec 6, 2020 8:26 PM CST

If you're stuck at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, or settling in for the holidays -- then you'll be glad to know that you can watch the first 19 movies in the James Bond franchise for free right now.

US viewers can watch a ton of James Bond movies for free on YouTube

Out of nowhere, the first 19 James Bond movies have been bundled into YouTube's "Free to Watch" section in the US. This means only US viewers can watch a bunch of different James Bond movies -- pretty much every single one without Daniel Craig -- for free right now.

You can go back and watch Pierce Brosnan in Goldeneye, living out the nostalgia of that movie and memories of playing Goldeneye 007 on the Nintendo 64. You could go back further and watch the older James Bond movies with Sean Connery in them as well, but if you want some of the newer James Bond movies starring Daniel Craig -- they aren't included.

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Matrix 4, Dune will premiere simultaneously on HBO Max and in theaters

Derek Strickland | Dec 3, 2020 3:05 PM CST

Warner Bros. today announced a new hybrid distribution model for its films: Simultaneous release on HBO Max and in theaters.

Matrix 4, Dune will premiere simultaneously on HBO Max and in theaters

Warner Bros. Pictures plans to premiere its entire 2021 movie slate on HBO Max as well as theaters. The slate consists of 17 movies including The Matrix 4, Denis Villeneuve's Dune remake, the new Space Jam starring LeBron James, the Mortal Kombat adaption, and the Suicide Squad remake.

New movies will be available on HBO Max streaming for a month after they're released, and will be pulled after the month is over.

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