Disney+ Sketchbook: Aladdin Animator Recalls Genie Creation, Robin Williams
It’s not often we get to see behind the scenes at Disney Animation, but a new series has pulled back the curtain. The all-new, six-part Original Series “Sketchbook” with Walt Disney Animation Studios begins streaming Wednesday, April 27, 2022, on Disney+. From Supper Club and in partnership with Walt Disney Animation Studios,...
High Point Gamer Hosts This Year's Beyond Meta Event
Interest in gaming and eSports are often the first steps toward interest in STEM careers. The more the curtain of gaming is pulled back, the more invested kids become in coding, engineering, and graphic design. Beyond Meta 2022, an event held at the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa, April 15-16, centered around...
Brain Games, StarTalk, and All Things Science: An Interview With Chuck Nice
Comedian, podcaster, actor, and self-professed “science geek” Chuck Nice is a busy guy. His most recent ventures have seen him operate at the intersection of pop culture and science. Nice co-hosts StarTalk with Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson, where he provides humorous commentary to aid the insights of the popular astrophysicist, and...
Party Down In the Miller Lite Metaverse Bar
The Super Bowl is just a few days away and as you get ready to watch the big game, where and how you watch is always a part of the fun. For some people the idea of going to a bar to watch isn’t an option they are comfortable with and hosting a party may not be in the plans either. Miller Lite has come up with a way to combine...
Penn & Teller: Magic’s Best-Dressed Duo Talks Life, Tech in Magic, and 46 Years of Friendship
Penn & Teller have been gracing stages together for 46 years. Donning impeccable three-piece suits, both carry a stagemanship that is tough to parallel in the age of strobe lights, jumbotrons, and fireworks. Penn Jillette and his powerful voice have been the exciting side of the duo. He can work a crowd like few today and not...
Nat Geo's Traveling Season of "Brain Games: On the Road" to Premiere Feb. 25
This February, National Geographic is breaking out of the studio and taking a fan-favorite series on the road with BRAIN GAMES: ON THE ROAD. The Magical Elves-produced series premieres Feb. 25 at 8/7c on National Geographic, with four episodes per night over five consecutive Fridays. Hosted by comedian Chuck Nice, the all-new...
Lighter Side: 8 of the Strangest Things About Working From Home
Working from home can be a glorious thing — for some people. If you’re a person who can roll with the punches, laugh off weirdness, are very much a self-starter, and don’t really need to be in contact with other humans — then it might be for you. The freedom of working from home in a comfortable environment is awesome...
Cindy Williams Talks Laverne & Shirley Secrets, TV’s Golden Age
Television icon Cindy Williams starred as Shirley Feeney for eight seasons on the smash-hit ABC sitcom Laverne & Shirley. The female-led situational comedy ruled the primetime television airwaves from 1976 to 1983, at a time when independent working women were thought of as novel and female characters chose to diffuse...
Meow Wolf Announces The Adulti-Verse — 21+ Nights at Convergence Station
There is a light at the end of the holiday tunnel (and it’s not just the neon signs on C Street). In January and February, Meow Wolf’s newest Denver immersive art exhibition, Convergence Station, will open up the multiverse exclusively for those 21 years or older to enjoy some adult beverages & explore the worlds in a grown-up...
Art Basel 2021: From Tribute To Revelations
The pandemic had silenced live musical performances all over the USA and a plethora of hip-hop and R&B talents, eager to perform, turned up this year at some of the most decadent and memorable VIP events during Art Basel 2021. BMW led the way and pulled out all stops on Nov. 29 to unveil their Concept BMW XM (a plug-in hybrid),...
The Hot Zone: Anthrax — 5 Questions with Daniel Dae Kim
National Geographic is back with a new limited series of The Hot Zone, this one starring Daniel Dae Kim and Tony Goldwyn. With the world still reeling after the attacks on 9/11, America faces a second wave — the anthrax letters. Targeting journalists and politicians, mail with anthrax powder kills five people and causes panic...
Filmmaker Aizzah Fatima’s Talks Making the First Muslim-American RomCom
Pakistani-American filmmaker and actress, Aizzah Fatima, has managed to do what many before her could not. She turned her intimate stage play, Dirty Paki Lingerie, a monologue-driven piece about everything you don’t know about Muslim American women, into the critically acclaimed film, American*ish, the first-ever romantic comedy about...
Facebook has a misinformation problem, and is blocking access to the data
Ethan Zuckerman, University of Massachusetts Amherst Leaked internal documents suggest Facebook – which recently renamed itself Meta – is doing far worse than it claims at minimizing COVID-19 vaccine misinformation on the Facebook social media platform. Online misinformation about the virus and vaccines is a major concern. In...
How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile, According to Josh Steimle, Author of '60 Days to LinkedIn Mastery'
With over 774 million members in 200 countries around the globe, LinkedIn is one of the world’s most popular social networks. In the business world, having a robust LinkedIn profile has become crucial for forming new connections, meeting clients, accessing job opportunities and so much more. Regardless of how you primarily use...
Jewel on the Surprising Talent That Made Her a Music Superstar
The first thing I noticed when I sat down with Jewel was her beautifully sculpted cheekbones and trademark smile, but I was instantly redirected toward her glow; a warm and welcoming glow emanating from that same place where, no doubt, her poetic music, and lyrics originate. I wanted to learn more. It hasn’t been easy for Jewel, the...
Danica Patrick’s Unfiltered Thoughts on Racing, Sexism, Money, the Bible
As a racecar driver, Danica Patrick broke barriers and set records with her on-track performance. It wasn’t long before she joined the mainstream ranks by succeeding in the male-dominated world of professional motorsports. With stunning good looks and an unrelenting ambition to top her personal best in every race, Danica was named...
No Time to Die: Chris Corbould, Special Effects Supervisor, Talks About his 40 Years with James Bond
A James Bond flick brings to mind a number of things, and the latest from the franchise, No Time to Die, will not disappoint. Smooth. Sexy. Big explosions. Chases. Bond girls. It’s all there. In No Time To Die, Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend...
Dr. Samuel Ting Speaks with I&TT About Among the Stars on Disney+ and the AMS
The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer, nestled outside the International Space Station, is one of the most fascinating devices aboard the International Space Station. Developed by Dr. Samuel Ting, think of the AMS as a giant butterfly net in space. The reason we haven’t traveled further into our universe is that we are limited by current...
Star Trek's Captain Kirk Will Finally Visit Space Next Week ... For Real This Time
Blue Origin announced actor William Shatner and Audrey Powers, Blue Origin’s Vice President of Mission & Flight Operations, will fly onboard New Shepard NS-18. They will join crewmates Chris Boshuizen and Glen de Vries for the flight which lifts off from Launch Site One on October 12. William Shatner William Shatner’s...
Among the Stars Takes Disney+ In Search of the Origins of the Universe
Astronaut Chris Cassidy is no stranger to space. Through a long career as a Navy SEAL Captain and as an astronaut, he’s seen it all. Now he is the focus of a new Disney+ docuseries, “Among the Stars.” All episodes of the six-part series launch exclusively on Disney+ Wednesday, October 6. Produced by Fulwell 73, the show...
WeAudition.com Becomes A Lifeline for Actors During the Pandemic
During the height of the Covid pandemic, with social isolation and excessive stress due to job losses, financial difficulty, grief over the death of loved ones, racism, and the presidential election, there was a mental health crisis in America, while access to traditional mental health care was simultaneously restricted. From...
Master P On Rap Feuds, Conscious Parenting, Black Superheroes
Sitting among carved mahogany wood paneled accents and with displayed awards gathered from an unrivaled multi-hyphenate career, Master P began our conversation by allowing me to take the floor. Not surprisingly, he is a master delegator with a brilliant sense of when to shoot the ball and when to pass it. One of the greatest minds...
James Gunn Dishes on The Suicide Squad, Life, and Music
James Gunn has done it all. He’s been a musician, comic book artist, author, actor, writer, director, and producer. Gunn has produced several blockbuster films in his career, including Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War, and The Belko Experiment. He got his start making movies for famed B-movie studios Troma...
WATCH: Wild Trailer Released for Latest James Bond Film "No Time to Die"
The final US trailer for the latest James Bond flick, No Time to Die, was released today (scroll down to watch.) The trailer shows Daniel Craig owning the Bond role like never before. In No Time To Die, Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter...
US Pay-TV Industry Lost More Than 18 Million Subscribers From 2014 — 2020
New research from Parks Associates estimates that between 2014 and 2020, the US pay-TV industry lost over 18 million subscribers, while the broadband market has accelerated, with 40% of US broadband households receiving a standalone service. In 2020, over seven million households dropped their pay-TV services. Traditional...
'Shark Beach with Chris Hemsworth': Charlie Huneveers Talks Shark Deterrents
A new special from National Geographic, sure to please all the shark lovers out there, will air Monday, July 5. Shark Beach with Chris Hemsworth is a one-off special, actor Chris Hemsworth (Thor, The Avengers), embarks on a personal mission to investigate how we can live more harmoniously with sharks. Hemsworth, an enthusiastic...
Discovery to Send Contestant to Space in All-New Competition Series "Who Wants to Be an Astronaut?"
Have you ever looked up at the sky and wondered what it would be like to travel to space? Today, Discovery announced it has ordered Who Wants to Be An Astronaut? (w/t), produced by Boat Rocker Studios through Matador Content and BoomTown Content. This one-of-a-kind series offers ordinary people the chance to do something extraordinary -...
Why Headless E-Commerce Is Vital for Any Social Media Monetization Strategy
The continued meteoric rise of social media has brought forward a new business model of social commerce. In 2021, entrepreneurs and influencers with significant followings can monetize their social media audiences to build an effective online business. But it’s not always that simple. Social commerce comes with a number...The Top New Features In the Film Editing World
The film editing world is constantly changing, and with new technologies coming out all the time it can be difficult to keep up. Here are some of the newest and most popular film editing features that will change your life in a major way. In this article, we'll cover some of the latest and greatest features from Adobe's...
May the Fourth Be With You: These ARE the Droid Stamps You’re Looking For
“Star Wars” and its cast of characters have been captivating and inspiring fans for more than 40 years. For many, the most-beloved personalities are the droids. Droids have been a staple in the “Star Wars” galaxy from the very beginning. They are engaged as loyal companions, etiquette and protocol aides, and sidekicks. The...