Franchise power now eclipses individual celebrity allure across entertainment sectors Film revenues increasingly flow to branded universes like Tolkien's Middle-earth or Rowling's wizarding world Notable star vehicles crashed spectacularly while ensemble projects soared commercially Music labels hemorrhaged cash betting heavily on underperforming divas like Mariah Carey Network television...

90s Sitcom Revival The beloved '90s-inspired sitcom is returning with fresh episodes, bringing nostalgic vibes and unexpected guest appearances to delight fans. Laura Prepon steps behind the camera to direct this latest installment while also reprising her role as Donna. The new season introduces a hilarious premise involving an unexpected kitchen accident that threatens to derail Leia Forman's...

While authoritarian states globally witness VPN adoption surges, China's reported rock-bottom usage rates paint a deceptive picture. The UAE leads globally, boasting an 83.52% per-capita VPN adoption rate in 2024 as its strategy focuses on policing online activities rather than blocking tools outright. China's apparent last-place ranking stems from methodological constraints—its citizens...

Researchers tally 57.8 billion individual personal data points exposed online in breaches dating back to 2004. The analysis draws on incidents across 160 countries and shows how scattered leaks can be stitched together into complete "digital doppelgängers." On average, each compromised account came with about 2.8 additional pieces of information, meaning breaches rarely expose only one...

New Thriller Adaptation Anya Taylor-Joy will lead a new British thriller adapted from Bella Mackie’s 2021 novel How to Kill Your Family, stepping into the role of Grace Bernard. Grace, the overlooked daughter of ruthless billionaire Simon Artemis, embarks on a revenge plot after a devastating rejection — a plan that may cost her far more than she anticipates. Mackie has praised...

VPN for RDS Streaming Accessing RDS Streaming Service Internationally: A Comprehensive Guide When traveling outside Canada, many sports enthusiasts find themselves cut off from their favorite RDS (Réseau des Sports) content due to geographic restrictions. These limitations exist because of licensing agreements that confine streaming to Canadian territory only. Fortunately, there's a...

International Box Office Update: Blockbusters Continue Global Dominance Global cinema audiences have demonstrated their continued enthusiasm for major Hollywood releases, with several films achieving significant milestones across international markets last weekend. The star-studded heist film featuring George Clooney and Brad Pitt delivered exceptional opening numbers in the United Kingdom,...

VPN for US Nicktoon Access Most streaming services show different catalogs depending on where you are, and Nickelodeon is no exception. If you leave the United States, you’ll usually be routed to a local version of the channel and lose access to the US library. To keep watching the US Nickelodeon catalog while abroad, a virtual private network (VPN) is the usual solution. What a VPN...

Bob-Waksberg's New Series and Creative Achievements A decade after revolutionizing adult cartoons with a washed-up sitcom horse, Raphael Bob-Waksberg resurfaces with fresh animated fare. Netflix surprises by confirming Long Story Short will return for season 2, even before its debut season streams. Bob-Waksberg joked about the early renewal: "A season 2? Must be fantastic! Can't wait to catch...

Top VPNs for Taiwan IP Trying to watch Taiwanese TV or access local banking when you’re abroad can fail because websites and apps block connections from non-Taiwan IP addresses. A VPN solves this by letting your device appear as if it’s connected from Taiwan. A VPN sends your internet traffic through an encrypted server in another country. By choosing a server located in Taiwan,...