Category: Entertainment

How Do Netflix And Other Streaming Services Earn Money

Netflix and Amazon’s Prime Video are always at loggerheads as the streaming giants fight it out to get the most number of subscribers, the best shows and the most eyeballs. Some of the biggest shows from all across the world are either on Netflix or Prime Video. These services disrupted many industries – CD/DVD renting, music and even the film industry itself – giving viewers the opportunity to watch the best movies and tv shows from the comfort of your home.

So, how did they do it? How did they take over the experience of going to Movie theatres and watching movies on a big screen with a bucket of popcorn shared between the group of people.

What Is A Streaming Service?

A streaming service is a website that allows you to view content online for a fixed charge. This can be on a monthly, yearly or even a per show price. These streaming companies sign contracts with different production houses to get exclusive access to content. This allows for a viewer to get a unified content experience vs browsing the internet for different types of content. It also aims at stopping piracy which was prevalent before companies like Netflix showed up. In other words, “What Apple did with Apple Music, Netflix has done with movies and TV shows” which refers to the stopping of piracy in the entertainment business.

The World Before Streaming Services

Viewers like you and I have grown up watching movies at the cinema. Once the movie had run its natural course in these cinema theatres, the work on DVDs would begin. This was approximately five months post the movie release. If someone missed the movie during initial release , they would wait about six months for the movie to hit DVD production. Some preferred to wait for months more to watch the movie when it was eventually broadcast on television. Some even rented movies from places like Blockbuster(R.I.P.) or, in India, local renting stores.

Change In Business

Content production companies, traditionally, have had a business model that likes to control distribution. They wait for as long as they can before releasing a new format. For example, when they release a movie they wait till the vast majority of people who were willing to watch a movie at the cinema has watched it. Then they release other formats one by one. In the earlier days, they used to have different formats released one by one, which included DVD, CD, VCR, PPV and BlueRay. TV broadcasts were usually saved for last as it was reserved for people who wanted to see the movie, but were not willing to pay for it. So the production companies earned from TV sales and ad revenues.

But things have changed now and many production and distribution companies understand the importance of giving viewers options . The number of movie releases have also increased tenfold and a viewer does not wait for six months to watch a movie. Piracy has also been a concern with camera quality improving drastically, pirated versions of a movie have become very good in quality. The production companies were losing money in trying to control distribution. That is where streaming services came in.

Streaming Services Revenue

Many viewers think that Netflix is being paid by the production companies to list their movies. But in actuality it is the other way around. Netflix pays producers of movies to have content on their website for a set period of time. Once the time has expired, they choose to take it down or if the viewer count is more then they can extend the period by paying more.

In fact, Netflix’s entire cash flow comes from subscriptions. They have different plans for different countries which has options based on the number of screens. If you are subscribing for more than one screen so that two people from your friends or family can watch simultaneously. Amazon Prime which also earns from subscriptions as well but they have a one person one account policy and everyone has to subscribe to Prime separately.

Originals

Even though Netflix earns a lot from the subscription, they spend a lot more in advertising, marketing and overhead as well as operating cost. They also invest a lot on what they call Netflix Originals which are movies and TV shows produced by Netflix themselves. Prime Video have also heavily invested in originals but Netflix has had more hit titles like Stranger Things, Brahman Naman, Narcos, Little Things and so on. The new Black Mirror Bandersnatch and a movie called Bird Box saw rave reviews.

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In a developing country like India with immense growth potential , streaming services like Netflix and Prime Video are producing Indian content and focussing on the Indian market by reducing subscription prices. The competition has just begun in India and it will be interesting to see if other players like Hulu see India as a possible expansion strategy in future. Till then, get your blankets and popcorn out, sit back, relax and stream.

January 3, 2019
Stranger Things Season 3 Premiere Date Revealed

Netflix has given us all a new year gift! They have finally revealed the premiere date for the much anticipated show- Stranger Things. Netflix shared an image for the show on a popular social networking site which just read “JULY4” indicating the premiere date. The image shows the kids we all know and love standing on a viewpoint watching the fireworks.

JULY 4 pic.twitter.com/UX9M1L02rd
— Stranger Things (@Stranger_Things) January 1, 2019

What we know so far

But Netflix being so meta, they shared another seemingly unsuspecting tweet before sharing the image. That consisted of a video showing parts of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve countdown from Dec. 31, 1984. The video was interrupted with occasional glitches with alphabets written on them. This is like a word search game we see in newspapers and magazines, except a few words were highlighted.

Live from WIYZ, it's a Hawkins New Year's Eve! https://t.co/GhaGjVyNse
— Stranger Things (@Stranger_Things) January 1, 2019

The sentence read “When Blue And Yellow Meet In The West”. The trailer also shows someone hacking into “Lynx Corp”. It also shows a copyright from 1984-1986, and shows someone running the program “SilverCatFeeds.exe.” The live countdown feed for the new year then glitches out finally showing SMPTE color bars.

Then the feed comes back on again with a tagline that states “One summer can change everything” and then the date July 4, 1985 which changes to July 4, 2019.

Stranger Things star David Harbour also said in an interview that this season will be a “Summer of love” which might be fitting since the last season ended with Mike and Eleven dancing at a school event. The Season 3 will have 8 episodes. The episode names have also been revealed which might give further clues as to how the story will evolve. The first episode is named “Chapter One: Suzie, Do You Copy?” and the last is called “Chapter Eight: The Battle of Starcourt”. Stranger Things fans have already started to try and decode what the hidden messages mean and how the storyline would progress. We would love to see if 4Chan can decode this before 4th of July.

January 1, 2019
Best Indian Superhero Comics That You Need To Read Now !

We have all known and loved superheroes like Superman, Spider-Man, Batman and the likes but did you know that there are a lot of superheroes that are closer to home? Yes, India has a host of superheroes with some using brawn and others using their brainpower to solve mysteries and fight crime! In this article we look back at the legacy of the forgotten Indian superheroes and try to list some of the best ones yet!

Chacha Chaudhary

Not all superheroes wear capes. And not all superheroes need to look muscular. Chacha Chaudhary is the quintessential Indian comic book hero that is fun for all ages. The comic revolves around an old man names Chacha Chaudhary and his adventures. Chacha is the Hindi for paternal uncle. Being an old man, his years of experience is the weapon of his choice. Although he isn’t afraid to show his moves when need be, being an ex- professional boxer back in the day. He uses his experience and knowledge to solve crimes and when a little muscle power is needed, he takes the help of Sabu, an alien from Jupiter. The comics are small, entertaining and extremely fun to read. It is written in extremely simplistic language so that even kids can read the comics but is no less fun for adults either!

Chakra- The Invincible

This comic, believe it or not is co-created by Stan Lee along with Sharad Devarajan from Graphic India. The comic book follows a young boy from Mumbai who creates a super suit that unlocks the mystical chakras of the body giving him super powers. He becomes the protector of the city of Mumbai using his new gained powers. The book is extremely well drawn and illustrations of this quality are rarely seen in Indian superhero comics.

Super Commando Dhruva

Super Commando Dhruva is a superhero from the fictional Indian city of Rajnagar. He is the founder of a fictional government-approved crime fighter organisation called Commando Force. He has no superpowers per se, but his intellect, detective skills, ability to talk to almost every kind of animals, scientific knowledge, martial art and acrobatic skills and an unparalleled willpower helps him achieve his goal which is to eliminate evil from the world. The comics are extremely well written and the storyline is quite strong. It is also worth noting that Dhruva, unlike most superheroes does not wear a mask and has no alter-ego. Dhruva also believes in very minimal violence and does not kill anyone. The writer has written him in a way that makes the comic book hero feel like someone children can idolize.

Devi

Devi is an Indian comic book with a woman as the central character. The woman is named Tara Mehta. Devi, a celestial warrior goddess was made by the Gods to fight Demon Lord Bala in the second century of man. But when Bala rose again, Devi was reborn in Tara Mehta. Tara Mehtais shown to lead a posh lifestyle alongside her boyfriend Iyam, who is a gangster. It is also revealed that during the ancient battle, Iyam was one of Bala’s favourite generals. The story has intricate details and twists and the characters in the comic book are well thought out as well. The artwork is also extremely dark and gritty while being very detailed. It makes for an overall great read!

Parmanu

The story of Parmanu is also very interesting. It is about a boy named Vinay who saw his classmate getting killed by criminals in school and decided to avenge her death. He found the actual murder weapon which was a revolver and discovered that the killer was the head of police himself. This led to the police officer trying to kill him before he killed the officer. Vinay was rescued from the officer’s hands by Prof. K.K. Verma by hiding him in his lab.

The professor told Vinay that he had developed a super suit that would give him super powers to help him avenge the death of the classmate. The suit, a yellow bodysuit and a utility belt gave him amazing superpowers. These include firing atomic bolts from his chest and hands, reeling out atomic rope from his wrist band apart from the ability to teleport, atomize, and reduce his size to any desired level with the help of his belt.

Sadhu

The Sadhu is a very unique Indian graphic novel whose main character isn’t Indian.The theme is set during the British rule in India. The story starts in Britain where two young brothers are looking for a job on the docks of London. James, one of the brothers, has to take up a job as a member of the Imperial army in India due to a chain of events and circumstances. The story follows James where he eventually meets a band of Indian killers. The leader of the bandit gang recognizes him as The Sadhu, who was once his mentor. The Sadhu is a force for good recruited by the goddess and that his entire life is a preparation for this conversion. He possesses mystical superpowers which he uses for the good and to defeat his enemy Colonel Timothy Townsend.

Shakti

Shakti is an Indian comic book series published by Raj Comics. The comics revolve around the central character of Chanda who was an ordinary housewife. She discovered that her husband was killing off her daughters and that filled her with rage. The unhindered rage sent smokes to the heaven and that is when the Goddess Kali descended into her body to deliver justice. She became Shakti. Chanda has a third eye on her forehead that she hides with a headband as she goes about her business. Goddess Kali is the destroyer of demons and also possesses a third eye. She has the ability to sense any woman’s cry and pain in the world. Shakti also has lighting speed and can shoot beams through her third eye when in rage. She is indeed the symbol of woman power in the Indian comic book fraternity.

December 29, 2018
Here Is The Order In Which You Should Watch Marvel Cinematic Universe Movies

The Marvel Cinematic Universe or MCU is a universe in itself. It has been planned and plotted for almost a decade and the entire storyline has finally converged to a single point in time with Endgame being the end of the MCU as we know it. However for a new viewer, it can sometimes be very difficult to understand which movie to watch. Here is a chronological list of the entire movie timeline for the new viewers to binge watch before Endgame releases. This is a spoiler free article and thus, we have kept the movie details to a bare minimum.

Captain America: The First Avenger

Even though this movie was released in 2011, three years after the first MCU movie, it is the first movie one should watch. Timeline-wise, this movie sets the theme for superheroes and how experiments began to create super-humans. The movie features actors such as  Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Samuel L. Jackson.

Iron Man

This is the first movie of the MCU, released in 2008 but the second to be on your watch list. This movie follows Tony Stark, an eccentric billionaire who creates a super suit to fight crime. The movie stars  Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow and Terrence Howard in leading characters.

The Incredible Hulk

This movie follows the central character of Bruce Banner, a scientist on the run from the U.S. Government who turns into an angry giant when he is angry. Hulk also becomes one of the central characters in the storyline of Avengers. The movie stars  Edward Norton, Liv Tyler and Tim Roth.

Iron Man 2

Tony Stark battles his declining health and faces widespread public attention as well as criticism all the while fighting a madman who has a score to settle with Stark. Both Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow reprise their roles as Iron Man and Pepper Potts and Mickey Rourke plays the role of Whiplash.

Thor

The storyline follows Thor, an Asgardian God. He is cast out of Asgard to live amongst humans in Midgard (Earth), where he falls in love with the people and becomes their protector. The movie stars eminent celebrities like Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins and Natalie Portman.

The Avengers

Being the first superhero crossover film, it features all the superheroes like Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Loki and more. This much anticipated film starred Mark Ruffalo as Hulk instead of Edward Norton. It was released in 2012.

Iron Man 3

This 2013 film features Tony Stark a.k.a Iron Man battling an extremely powerful hero called Mandarin. The movie stars eminent actors such as Guy Pearce, Don Cheadle, Ben Kingsley and more apart from having Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow reprising their roles.

Thor: The Dark World

Thor: The Dark World was also a 2013 release. Thousands of years ago, a race of beings known as Dark Elves tried to send the universe into darkness by using a weapon known as the Aether. When Dr. Jane Foster gets cursed by Aether, Thor heads to “The Dark World” to destroy the Aether and save Asgard. The film reprises  Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston in their roles as Thor, Dr. Jane Foster and Loki.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Steve Rogers struggles to understand the ways of the modern world and teams up with Black Widow to fight an assassin known as the Winter Soldier. The movie stars  Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan.

Guardians of the Galaxy

This is a fun and quirky movie where intergalactic criminals band together to stop Ronan the Accuser from taking control of the universe. The film has a huge star cast Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel and more.

Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2

This movie tries to unravel the mystery behind Star Lord’s true parentage as the band of criminals face challenges on their way. Eminent stars such as Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper and Dave Bautista reprise their roles.

The Avengers: Age of Ultron

When Tony Stark and Bruce Banner try to restart a peacekeeping program that the government had shut down, they accidentally create a robot called Ultron who wishes to take over the world with the help of his robot army. The film stars  Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and more.

Ant-Man

This 2015 movie is based on Scott Lang who comes across a super suit that makes him shrink and lets him control ants. The suit also increases his strength tenfold. The movie features Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas and Corey Stoll as the main characters.

Captain America: Civil War

Released in 2016, Captain America: Civil War showcases a rift between Iron Man and Captain America which leads them to have a showdown. The character of Spider-Man is first introduced in this movie. Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Chadwick Boseman, Jeremy Renner , Tom Holland and a lot of other heavyweight actors feature in this film.

Doctor Strange

Another 2016 release, Doctor Strange was an extremely anticipated movie. When a successful neurosurgeon gets drawn into the mystic world, chaos ensues. The film features  Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange and also features other notable actors such as  Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams and Tilda Swinton.

Spider-Man: Homecoming

A rehash after Sony’s Spider- man movies, Marvel decided to put Spider- man into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As the story goes, Peter Parker tries to deal with his newfound superpowers and his life as an ordinary student, end up into situations that he did not wish for. He fights crimes and faces villains like The Vulture.  Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr. and Marisa Tomei are some of the notable stars in the movie.

Thor: Ragnarok

Thor, when imprisoned in a planet called Sakaar tries to flee and rescue his own planet Asgard from the powerful and ruthless Hela.  Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston and Cate Blanchett among others have a notable role in the film.

Black Panther

This 2018 movie broke all ticket sales record and became one of the highest grossing films in the MCU. The story follows the lead character T’Challa who is the heir to a technologically advanced kingdom of Wakanda. The movie features actors such as Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o and more.

Avengers: Infinity War

The super blockbuster movie featuring almost all the characters in the MCU thus far drew a huge crowd. The film showcases the heroes of the Avengers getting back together and uniting against a common enemy Thanos who wishes to destroy half the population of the Universe.  Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo and almost everyone else mentioned above can be found in this film.

Ant-Man and the Wasp

This 2018 film finds Ant man trying to balance between being a superhero and a father and trying to team up with The Wasp to uncover secrets from their past.  Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly and Michael Peña are some noteworthy actors featured in the movie.

Captain Marvel and Avengers: Endgame

These two movies will end the long and arduous MCU journey as we know it. Captain Marvel is thought to be the most powerful superhero of all time and they will, together face Thanos in one last battle to save the universe in Avengers: Endgame.

December 29, 2018
Netflix Releases The First Trailer For ‘Black Mirror: Bandersnatch’

Black Mirror is at it again! The new trailer for their latest episode just dropped and it is as mind-boggling as the other ones. As a result, writing about Black Mirror trailers are always difficult as very little can be deciphered from the visually interesting and artistically inclined popular Netflix series trailers. For the uninitiated, Black Mirror is a Netflix show that focusses on technology and how it might affect human beings in one form or the other. We have seen it all – an implanted recording of life, a technology game show, miniaturisation and so much more. Each episode of the series deals with one aspect of non-existent technology. The episodes are based in either a parallel past or alternative present. The new trailer shows the main characters from the year 1984.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM0xWpBYlNM

The main character of the storyline is a computer programmer. As a result, he is tasked to building a video game from a novel. Directed by David Slade, the episode trailer showcases the main character being tormented by the game that he is building. He begins to question reality and ultimately is faced with a challenge. The three characters highlighted in the trailer include Fionn Whitehead (Dunkirk), Will Poulter (The Revanant) and Asim Chaudhry (People Just Do Nothing).

What is a Bandersnatch?

The name Bandersnatch is taken from the 1872 novel ‘Through the Looking Glass’ by writer Lewis Caroll. Bandersnatch is a fictional character developed by the writer. However very little description is known. The only detail that the writer provides is that it has a long neck and snapping jaws. It can also move extremely fast.

From the trailer that we see however, it seems that the artists have re-imagined the Bandersnatch to be more of a feeling and emotion than an actual character. There is a scene where two characters are talking to each other. A poster with a metal monster in the background can be seen with “Metl Hedd” written on it. The creature you can see looks like a metal version of the Bandersnatch that we all saw in Walt Disney Pictures’ Alice in Wonderland (2010).

Bandersnatch from movie Alice in Wonderland (2010)

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The new episode for Black Mirror has been released by Netflix and is 1 hour 30 minutes long. The episode starts with a notice asking viewers to keep the mouse close at hand. Netflix allows viewers to choose how the story develops by answering questions in between the episodes. Several games have been developed on a similar concept with alternate endinhgs before. However this is the second time that an interactive episode like this is made. The first was a children’s animation produced by Netflix as well.

December 28, 2018
Five Superhero Movies That We Cannot Wait To Watch

Tis the season of giving and film production companies sure know how to do that! With christmas just around the corner, we are excited about a lot of movie releases from Marvel, Sony and more. In this article we narrow down five superhero movies you should not miss and talk about when they are slated for release in India.

Avengers: Endgame

The story of Avengers, which is a gathering of all the superheroes from the MCU has been in the making since 2008 when Iron Man launched. With Marvel’s The Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron and Avengers: Infinity War, Marvel studios has been building the story upto this movie where it all unfolds. All the movies from the MCU and all their stories are intertwined to come to the final conclusion which is the Avengers: Endgame.

Release date: United Kingdom on April 26, 2019, and United States on May 3, 2019, in IMAX and 3D. India release will probably be after or during UK release.

Captain Marvel

Captain Marvel is one of the most anticipated movies this year. A woman, who is also the most powerful superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is definitely a force to reckon with. This movie, people hope, will also go into the history of Nick Fury and the Avengers Initiative. Marvel comics have had a lot of women superheroes such as Wasp, Black Widow, Scarlet Witch but Carol Danvers, or Captain Marvel is a league on it’s own. Speculations suggest that Nick Fury will ask Captain Marvel to rescue Tony Stark and eventually to take down Thanos.

Release date: The release is slated for March 8, 2019 but it is still unclear if it will be a worldwide release or a US and UK Pre-release.

Spider- Man: Into The Spider-verse

If you feel that the blockbuster movies are too far away in March and April and so on, you are wrong! Sony Pictures Entertainment is releasing the animated Spider- Man: Into The Spider-verse in just a few days! The animated film moves away from the usual Peter Parker storyline that we are so used to. It focusses instead on Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales who is bitten by a radioactive spider as well. The movie also features Spider- Men (for lack of a better term, since they are not all men) from alternate universes. It features Spider-Gwen, Peter Porker / Spider-Ham, Peni Parker / SP//dr, Spider-Noir, apart from Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker and the original Spider- Man.

Release date: 14th December 2018 is the slated release for India and UK.

Once Upon A Deadpool

Deadpool is known for being foul- mouthed and crass. He is one of the only superheroes who uses sexual and graphic content in the movies. But, why should a superhero movie be only for adults? With that in mind, a PG- 13 version of Deadpool 2 is being made for viewers from all ages to enjoy. The movie is named Once Upon A Deadpool, which sounds like a children’s book. The trailer features Fred Savage, who is known for movies such as The Princess Bride. In the trailer of the film “Why PG-13?” Fred asks. “It’s a family movie,” Deadpool replies. “Also money. Also Disney.”

Release date: December 12, 2018 is the release date but we are not sure when it will arrive in India, if at all!

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Aquaman

After two smaller appearances in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and Justice League (2017) Aquaman is finally getting his own movie! The first trailer for the film, which was released almost four months back has garnered a lot of interest from DC Comics fans. The story revolves around Arthur Curry who later becomes Aquaman. He is the son of a lighthouse keeper and Atlanna, the princess of the underwater nation of Atlantis. The movie will feature some really great action sequences, underwater CGI fights and a lot more!

Release date: December 14, 2018 is the release date for India as well as UK.

December 10, 2018
Spider-Man : Into the Spider-Verse: Who is Miles Morales?

In the year 2011, (with the Ultimate Comics Spider-Man) Peter Parker , the Ultimate Spider-Man met his demise. Someone needed to step up and so someone did. The replacement came in the form of the young Miles Morales. In the fourth issue of Ultimate Comics Fallout miniseries, fans got a glimpse of the Miles Morales’ Spider- Man’s costume. They did not know who it was under the suit or the origin of the new hero. Brian Michael Bendis and Sara Pichelli, the writers of the Miles Morales Spider- Man later debuted the hero. An Afro-Latino teenager, Miles is the second Spider-Man to appear in Ultimate Marvel. Let’s discuss what we know about Miles Morales, his origin story and his super powers.

Origin Story

Oscorp scientist Dr. Conrad Markus uses Parker’s blood to recreate the formula that created Spider-Man. The Prowler (Aaron Davis, played by Childish Gambino in Spider- Man: Homecoming ) steals the formula. One of the spiders created by Markus crawls into the Prowler’s duffel bag when he is stealing the formula from the lab. Miles Morales, Prowler’s nephew and a grade-schooler , is bitten by the spider during a visit to Aaron’s apartment. This is the origin story of Miles Morales’ Spider- Man.

[blockquote]Guys-who-say-they’re-not-the-Avengers, assemble!

-Miles Morales (Earth-1610)[/blockquote]

The story pretty much goes into the same Miles Morales discovering that he could climb walls and sense immediate danger using his spider-sense. He did have two other powers that the original Spider- Man did not possess, but we will talk about it later in the article. Seeing the way mutants are treated in the modern world, Miles felt reluctant in accepting his newfound powers, and with it, great responsibilities. With Peter Parker’s death, and after an impressive fight with Electro, Miles decided to do the right thing. He donned a black and red version of the Spider Man suit.

Fan Reception Of Miles Morales

The character of Miles Morales gained popularity for the same reason that Peter had gained popularity back in the day. The character was relatable and extremely intelligent and witty. There was a huge difference in opinions when the character was first introduced however. Being an Afro-Latino teenager, some fans felt the decision was an attempt by Marvel Comics to be politically correct. Some also felt that the introduction of a minority Spider-Man was simply a publicity stunt to attract more readers. This was also seen when Iceman from Marvel Comics and Batwoman from DC were written to be LGBT superheroes. Deadpool is famously known to be Pansexual. But Miles Morales gave the minority a voice and young kids a ray of hope. As did Black Panther.

Superpowers of Miles Morales’ Spider- Man

Miles Morales was bitten by a slightly different spider, genetically speaking, compared to Peter Parker. He does possess the superpowers that Peter Parker did. These include superhuman strength, great eye sight, ability to cling on to walls, shooting spider webs and a spider-sense. However, Miles’ spider- sense is not as strong as Peter’s as it only alerts him of immediate danger. Miles Morales also possesses two new superpowers. One, is the ability to camouflage himself, including his clothing, to match his surroundings and the other is called Venom Strike.

Now, the venom strike is not actual venom but a feature in his gloves that deflects energy through any material which both the Spider- Man and his enemy is in contact with, this includes his webbing. Miles can also up the ante by using what he calls a ‘Mega Venom Blast’ which is a more powerful version. When using this, Spider- Man’s eyes glow with yellow energy. This energy explodes outwards in a radiant burst and can deflect multiple attacks from enemies.

December 7, 2018
Best Tech Gifts On Amazon This Diwali

Diwali is the festival of lights and at this time of the year, people all across the country buy gifts for each other. It ranges from sweets, chocolates, home appliances to lights and tech. This diwali we list a few items that can be great gifts for the tech enthusiasts in your family. Let’s find out more!

Kindle E-reader

Everyone has a family member who is a voracious reader. And what better gift for them than the Amazon Kindle?! The Kindle has an all-new design which is thinner and lighter than it’s previous models. It is also now available in a choice of black or white colour. The Kindle e-reader is easy on your eyes and does not have a built in light. So, one might not be able to read in the dark. It has a touchscreen display and reads like real paper. There is no screen glare even in bright sunlight and the feel of reading is almost like a page in a book. A single battery charge lasts weeks and can hold thousands of books. There is also a huge selection of books available for download, both free and paid in several different languages. The device is available on Amazon for a price of Rs 4,799.

JBL Wireless On-Ear Headphones With Mic

The JBL on-ear headphone can make for a great gift for the audiophile in the family. It has a pure bass sound and is great for listening to music with a great bass-line. Unlike many other headphones in the market, this headphone claims a 11-hour battery life which is a lot more than most of its competitors. The headphone supports Bluetooth 4.0 and weights just 145 grams. It sits comfortably around your neck when not in use and is quite comfortable to wear for long periods of time as well. It is priced at Rs 2,948 on Amazon.

Amazon Fire TV Stick with Voice Remote

This nifty accessory is for the family members who are addicted to their TV programmes and love watching streamed content as well. You can connect Amazon Fire TV Stick to your HDTV and start streaming movies, TV shows and songs from Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar, Netflix, Gaana and many more services as long as you are subscribed to them. The device is easy to set up and use and can be a great addition if the person you are gifting it to has an Amazon Prime membership. Amazon Fire TV Stick comes with a voice remote. Press the voice button and say the name of the Amazon Prime Video title you want to watch and it will stream it on your TV directly. You can plug the Fire TV stick into any TV’s HDMI port, connect to Wi-Fi and continue watching. This can be great for use in hotels and other places while travelling. The TV stick is available for Rs 3,499 on Amazon.

Yeelight Candela

How can a Diwali gift list be complete without an amazing lamp! This lamp is a visual comfort light that holds an 1800K colour temperature. It is the same colour temperature as that of a candle which is extremely soothing. The Yeelight Candela features a built-in 2100 mAh battery. This allows for up to 8 hours of continuous use on a single charge. It has adjustable brightness which leads to a similar colour as the warm copper colour of the candle. It is bluetooth controlled and works with the Mi Home app. The company has also indicated on a crowdfunding website that they are working to make Candela Alexa, Google Home and IFTTT compatible. Priced at Rs 4,199 it isn’t exactly cheap, but it can definitely make for a great gift!

Bose Sound Link Micro Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

Another great gift for audiophiles, the Bose Sound Link Micro is a smaller, more compact version of the Sound Link Mini. It might be smaller in size, but still retains the great quality sound that one can expect from Bose speakers. Having an IPX7 rating, this speaker is thoroughly water proof. The speaker is easily portable and can be tied to your bag or belt with a tear-resistant strap.The Bose Sound Link Micro has up to 6 hours of play time from a rechargeable battery and a wireless range of up to 30 feet. It also features a speakerphone allowing you to take calls through the device along with allowing voice access to Siri or Google Assistant. Available on Amazon at a price of Rs 8,089, it is a great gift for sure!

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Echo Dot (3rd Gen) With Alexa

This small device is a great addition to any home. Elders can use it to play songs, listen to the news, know about the weather, youngsters can use it to control lights, other appliances and so on. It does so much for its value. The Echo dot can also help you to turn your normal speakers into voice activated speakers in a jiffy! Easy to set up and use, the Echo dot works on Wifi and can control compatible smart lights, plugs, and remotes from Philips, Syska, TP-Link and Oakter just by using your voice. Ordering a cab, food, or even ordering regular items from Amazon are just some of its skills. Priced at just Rs 2,999, it is a gift that everyone can appreciate!

November 5, 2018
5 Shows To Binge Watch On Netflix This Weekend

The weekend is here and it is time to catch up on some TV series that are definitely a must watch. Here is a list of 5 Netflix series to binge watch and relax during the weekend.(Note: Click on Titles to visit Netflix.)

The Haunting of Hill House

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9OzG53VwIk

The Netflix show is based up on the gothic horror novel that was written by Shirley Jackson in 1959. Hill House is an eighty year old villa in an unspecified location in the middle of hills built by the deceased Hugh Crain. The plot concerns 4 main characters:Dr John Montague, a super natural investigator; Theodora and Eleanor Vance who are invited to the villa by Dr John as they have previously experienced some paranormal events and, Luke Sanderson the young heir to the hill house. The plot revolves around their stay in the Haunted Hill House.

Better Cal Saul

Another Netflix original series that follows the life of the character Saul Goodman about six years prior to the events of infamous Breaking Bad. In 2002, Saul Goodman who is a former con artist tries to follow a legitimate career as an aspiring lawyer in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He seeks to become a partner in the law firm in which his older brother Charles “Chuck” McGill is a senior partner. At the same time, another character Jimmy frequently takes care of Chuck, who claims to have electromagnetic hypersensitivity. Scattered among Jimmy’s activities are the prior histories of other Breaking Bad characters, including Gus Fring, Hector Salamanca and Mike Ehrmantraut.

Dynasty:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-XSKMcobpU

The series begins with heiress Fallon Carrington who is unhappy to find her billionaire father Blake engaged to Cristal, a rival employee at the family company. When Fallon’s plot to separate the couple backfires and cost her a promotion, she allies with Blake’s rival and former employee, Jeff Colby, and strikes on her own. Meanwhile, the arrival of Cristal’s opportunistic nephew Sam-who becomes romantically involved with Fallon’s brother Steven who threatens to expose her shady past.

Little Things:

This is the second instalment to the Indian TV series Little things from 2016. The show revolves around the sweet little moments experienced by a young couple in their everyday life. The main characters of the show are Kavya and Dhruv, played by Mithila Palkar and Dhruv Sehgal.

Fightworld:

This Netflix Original TV series documents the pains and hardships real fighters go through in their daily lives. In every episode of Fight World, Frank Grillo – the lead character goes to a different country. He looks for a new gym with the most dangerous men and trains with those deadly fighters.

October 13, 2018
10 Shows To Binge Watch On Netflix This Weekend

The weekend is here and its a time to rejoice. While some of us may have bigger plans, most might just prefer to stay in and watch something good. So, whether its an immersive experience or just some light content you’re looking for, here’s a list of Top 10 shows on Netflix that are sure to make you go wow.

Altered Carbon:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhFM8akm9a4

The Sci-Fi show is a Netflix original which is based 300 years in the future. The society has been transformed by technology, and death is no longer permanent. One can be brought back to life with the possibility of interchangeable bodies. The protagonist, Takeshi Kovacs is the only surviving soldier of an elite warrior force. They were defeated in an uprising against the new world order. For centuries, his mind had been imprisoned when he was given a chance to come back to life. However, he has to undertake an impossible task to do so. Based in the future and in a society which is overrun by technology, Altered Carbon is a visual treat. The narrative is fresh and original and will leave you wanting for more.

Peaky Blinders:

This is a must watch for anyone who loves The Crown or Sherlock. The show is set in post World War I England and follows the activities of a criminal gang. The gang soon comes under the scanner of Chester Campbell, a detective sent by Winston Churchill himself to clear out crime.The Show stars Cillian Murphy and Tom Hardy among others and won the British Academy Television Award for Best Drama Series this year.

Brooklyn nine nine:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7kYqVCIHO8

Brooklyn Nine Nine is arguably one of the most popular comedy series out there right now. Having picked up a huge fan following over the past few years, it has now acquired a cult status. The show is based in a police precinct in New York, filled with weird and whacky officers of the law. The protagonist, Jake Peralta is played by Saturday Night Live star Andy Samberg and he is supported by other notable comedians such as Terry Crews. The series can be described as nothing short of a laugh riot and deserves to be watched right away.

Sacred Games:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28j8h0RRov4

Sacred Games has redefined Indian television and set a really high benchmark for the same. The story revolves around a Mumbai cop, Sartaj Singh (Saif Ali Khan) and Ganesh Gaitonde (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) and their bitter contest. Sartaj is taken off Gaitonde’s case, however he still continues to pursue Gaitonde for the sake of justice. What follows is a series of crimes and a thrilling story which is sure to grip you with its beautiful narrative. Sacred Games also gives us a sense of pride as we see the Indian television industry matching up to be world class.

Lost in Space:

Lost in space is another Sci-Fi show which makes it to the list. The Human Race is facing a catastrophe which threatens its survival. To combat this, various missions are sent into space to colonise the Alpha Centauri star system. The story revolves around the Robinson family. The Robinson family is one of many who live on board the Resolute, the mother ship which is carrying all the human beings. However, an alien robot forces them to evacuate and land on a nearby planet. They must now try a way to combat the harsh conditions of the planet, ensuring their survival.

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee:

Comedians in cars getting coffee is one of the most original ideas seen till date. The show has host and comedy star Jerry Seinfeld taking other famous comedians out for coffee, in amazing cars. Yes, each episode features a new comedian and a different car. The cars are usually vintage classics or supercars which are sure to make your jaw drop. We see the comedians involve in a candid conversation, giving us a closer look at our beloved stars. The show also maintains a balance between talking about the comedians and also giving us a detailed dose of the beautiful machines.

Vikings:

Vikings is a must watch show for history and action lovers. Based on Nordic stories, it is about a farmer who rises up to his call and emerges as one of the most fearless warriors. The series revolves around the stories of Ragnar Lothbrock and how he eventually becomes a king. Vikings stars Travis Fimmel and is sure to leave you awestruck with its rawness and intensity.

Mind Hunter:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gZCfRD_zWE

Mindhunter is a crime based drama, and it is sure worth a watch. The story revolves around two FBI agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench, who try to understand serial killers in order to catch them. This has them go through many killers and cases, but along the way they develop what is the modern day serial killer profiling method. Along with intense acting, the series is backed by Oscar-nominated director David Fincher and Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron as the show’s executive producers. The show might just redefine crime for us as we know it.

Ghoul:

Another Indian TV series to make this list, Ghoul is nothing short of a masterpiece. It is a fantasy horror drama, starring Radhika Apte. The story is set in a ‘totalitarian near-future India’ and involves a mysterious prisoner being brought in to a top secret army facility. The interrogating offers soon realise to their horror that the prisoner has the power to unleash a demon from Arabic folklore, which exposes their deepest secrets. Ghoul has redefined what horror means when it comes to India and has set a standard, apart from the terrible attempts at horror in the past.

Disenchantment:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gp_RnJcb8Ig

Disecnhantment is an animated comedy series by Netflix. The story is based in medieval times and revolves around a princess. The twist however, is that the princess breaks every convention of being one. She continues to wreak havoc in her father’s kingdom along with her elf friends. The show is a dig at the same old structure of a fairy tale and offers a good deal of laughs as one goes along. While it may seem to be just another animated comedy on the surface, the creators have subtly sown satire into the story which takes a jab at our modern society too.

These TV shows are not ranked in any particular order and cannot be compared as they cover different spectrums. Whatever your pick, a good time is guaranteed!

September 1, 2018
Iron Fist Season 2 Trailer Packs A Solid Punch

The second season of Marvel’s Iron Fist is right around the corner and we can’t be more excited. The trailer to season 2 of the Netflix original provides insights into the great improvements made this time. Improved action choreography, addition of characters and costumes and a new action coordinator has fans and critics excited the same. Iron Fist is the story of a young boy who was the lone survivor of a place crash which killed his parents. Found by a group of warrior monks, they trained him in the city of K’un-Lun to be a fierce warrior. He then returns to New York to claim his right to his fathers company and destroy the evil plaguing the city.

Supposed to be one of the greatest martial artists in the Marvel Universe, the first season of Iron Fist was kind of a let down in that sense. Instead of using his great powers to sail through any fight, each encounter was a bit of a struggle. This made the sequences pretty plain, boring and repetitive. With the great power of the Iron Fist, he should have been portrayed as more of a superhero rather than a street fighter, critics argue.

Netflix has finally found a way to address that issue. The addition of action choreographer Clayton Barber is a welcome change. He brings along experience from Creed and Marvel’s critically acclaimed Black Panther. Along with this, the actors have reportedly been training for extended periods of time. The lead, Finn Jones had been specially training months prior to the principal photography on the second season began. This will allow the actors to have a ‘flow’ in their movements, which will seem more natural.

Releasing on September 7th on Netflix, the second season also brings along new elements. What looks like a costume and the ‘Iron Fist Mask’ is something that will add to the identity of the protagonist. This season will also mark the entry of the villain Typhoid Mary played by Alice Eve. Watch the trailer for the second season below.

August 30, 2018
Top 5 Netflix Shows To Binge Watch This Week

Netflix brought its streaming service platform to India in January 2016. Ever since its release, many people have switched over to online TV streaming services instead of the conventional satellite television. Following Netflix, Amazon also released their streaming service called the Prime Video which comes bundled with the Amazon Prime membership. A Netflix membership starts from Rs. 500 for a single screen and goes all the way to Rs. 800 for a total of four screens sharing a single account simultaneously. In this rainy season, it is rather difficult to make weekend plans with friends to go outside. For this very reason, we have compiled a list of Top 5 Netflix shows anyone can binge watch this week.

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1. Rick And Morty

This American Sci-Fi animated show which was created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon. The show aired in The US on Cartoon Network for their late night program block called the Adult Swim. This dark humoured show is also available on Netflix in India. We decided to put in the list of Top 5 Netflix shows because it has all the elements expected from a good show. To start with, the art direction for the show contains blood and gore which is depicted in a way which is quite unique to the show. The show also does not shy away from playing with colours and character variations. While we the two protagonists of the show get the most screen time, the show also gives other characters a proper background. Justin Roiland, who is also one of the creators of the show, is the voice behind both Rick and Morty. What is worth noting here is that while Rick is a drunk super genius scientist, Morty is a timid schoolboy and Rick’s grandson. Justin manages to pull off both of these voices exceptionally well.

2. Final Space

This is again an animated, dark humoured, Sci-Fi show which launched recently. Final Space is about a character named Gary imprisoned on a spaceship. Gary also has a side-kick named Mooncake, these characters take us through a journey filled with intergalactic adventures. The show has a unique way of storytelling which caught our attention. Going back and forth in time, we see all the events which transpired to lead to the current situation which the protagonist finds himself in. Again, the art direction here also has a colourful vibe and a lot of gruesome shots. While an animated show, we definitely do not recommend this for kids.

3. Stranger Things

While Stranger Things tells a story about many characters, the main focus is on a female protagonist, Eleven (Millie Bobbie Brown). This show has a very rusty vibe which is very well depicted through its cinematography. The way that the plot thickens with each episode is one of the reasons why this is on our list of Top 5 Netflix shows. This Sci-Fi show has it all, alternate dimension, giant scary aliens, telepathy. While the show has a lot of funny moments, the overall tone is quite serious. Anything more about the show and it will be a borderline spoiler. If you for some reason already haven’t watched this show, you should start ASAP.

4. The Ranch

In our list of Top 5 Netflix shows, the Ranch has some of the most critically acclaimed actors. Known for movies like The Big Lebowski, and his moustache, Sam Elliot plays the role of a rancher, Beau Bennett. Beau is a father of two sons, Colt (played by Ashton Kutcher) and Rooster Bennett (Danny Masterson). The show also casts Elisha Cuthbert known for her role in The Girl Next Door. This is a family-friendly show about how these characters try to run a ranch while facing all the hardships life throws their way.

5. Sacred Games

This Netflix original show has the potential to change the way we think about the Indian television. The show breaks free from the “Saas-bahu” genre and offers a very interesting story about a police inspector, Sartaj Singh. Sacred Games tells the story of how Sartaj Singh (played by Saif Ali Khan) who is working on a case of a popular Mumbai gangster, Ganesh Gaitonde (Nawazuddin Siddiqui). The show also has a soundtrack by the artist DIVINE known for his unique rapping style and lyrics.

While Netflix has a lot of shows worth binge-watching, the above mentioned are some of the shows we feel are worth starting your weekend with. The shows are not listed in any particular order since each targets a very different story arch and audience. We will be bringing more of these Top lists so stay tuned.

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August 8, 2018
Top 10 Upcoming Movies In 2018

Undoubtedly, Marvel Cinematic Universe has been cashing a lot of cheques with movies like Avengers: Infinity War and Black Panther. The recently released Ant-Man & The Wasp made the franchise US$76 million in its opening weekend. Also, the Tom Cruise-starring Mission Impossible: Fallout which released on 25th July made US$153.5 million at the box office. However, those who missed the above-mentioned movies should not fret as the year 2018 still has a lot of good movies up its sleeves. Here is a list of the top 10 upcoming movies in 2018, in a chronological order.

1. Venom (Release Date: 4th October 2018)

With the third trailer already viewed more than 2.5 million times on YouTube, Venom is on the top of the list of top 10 upcoming movies in 2018. Tom Hardy, previously starred as the antagonist in the Christopher Nolan-directed Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises. In Venom, Tom plays the role of Eddie Brock, a news journalist who gets possed by an alien parasite called the Symbiote. The parasite provides the hosts with superhuman abilities while making their hosts more violent and capable of killing someone. The Venom releases on 4th October, here’s the latest trailer.

2. Bohemian Rhapsody (Release Date: 24th October 2018)

Critically acclaimed for his role in the TV series, Mr. Robot, Rami Malek will star as the iconic lead singer of the rock band Queen, Freddie Mercury. The movie will take us through the journey of the British band’s fame and how Freddie tries to move away from Queen in pursuit of a solo career. This is definitely one of the top 10 upcoming movies in 2018, releasing on 24th October.

3. The Girl in the Spider’s Web (Release Date: 9th November 2018)

This is a sequel to the 2011 released movie, The Girl With The Dragon Tatoo. The Girl in the Spider’s Web is the second instalment in the movie adaptation of the novel. From cybercrime to government corruption, this movie has it all. The movie releases on 9th November in the US and would hit the theatres in India soon after.

4. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (Release Date: 16 November 2018)

When the first instalment of the movie released in 2016, it earned US$ 81.25 crores at the box office. Now the sequel, which revolves around how the Magizoologist, Newt Scamander teams up with a young Albus Dumbledore in order to stop Gellert Grindelwald (played by Johnny Depp) from unleashing utter chaos on non-magical beings (or No-maj). Watch the trailer as the movie releases on 16 November 2018 in the United Kingdom.

5. Creed II

The Creed franchise is a spin-off of the Rocky series which had Sylvester Stallone in the lead role as an underdog boxer. In the Creed series, Michael B. Jordan plays the son of the athlete Apollo Creed whom Rocky defeated in his boxing days. Michael B. Jordan was critically acclaimed for his role as the antagonist, Kill Monger in Black Panther. Creed II is definitely one of the top 10 upcoming movies in 2018.

6. Robin Hood (Release Date: 21 November 2018)

Taron Egerton who plays the lead role in this movie previously starred as a young spy in the Kingsman franchise. Robin Hood is a story about two war-hardened men, Robin of Loxley (Taron Egerton) and Petit Jean (Jamie Foxx) who start a revolt against the rich and corrupt people of England. The trailer for the movie shows a lot of action-packed sequences and the rustic vibe of the movie. Robin Hood will release on 21 November 2018 in the USA.

7. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (Release Date: 13th December 2018)

The Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is an upcoming Marvel animated movie which is based on the Miles Morales comic book. This is a story about a young boy from New York who must deal with his high school life and his superhero alter ego when one he realizes there are more than one Spider-Man. The movie will release on 13th December 2018 in Singapore.

8. Aquaman (Release Date: 14th December 2018)

Jason Momoa, better known for playing the chief of the Dothraki tribe, Khal Drogo, first debuted as the Aquaman in the Zack Snyder-directed Batman Vs Superman in 2016. After almost two years, the king of the underwater is getting his standalone movie. In this movie Arthur Curry (Aquaman) finds himself dealing with the chose above the sea-level and the underwater Atlanteans who are ready to revolt. Watch the movie as it releases on 14th December 2018.

9. Bumblebee (21st December 2018)

When Micheal Bay released the first Transformer movie in 2007, Bumblee instantly became a fan favourite character. Nearly 11 years after the first movie, Bumblee has recived his standalone screen time in this Travis Knight directed movie. Watch the trailer below as the movie hits the theatres on 21st December 2018.

10. Alita: Battle Angel (Release Date: 21st December 2018)

With a budget of US$ 20 crores Alita: Battle Angel is a James Cameron produced a movie about a cyborg named Alita who has no memory of who she is, neither any recollection of her whereabouts. Watch as Alita explores the streets of Iron City, Ido while also trying to discover her mysterious past. The movie will release on 21st December 2018 in the US.

How many of them will you be watching?

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August 8, 2018
Who Is Thanos And What Are The Six Infinity Stones?
The latest Avengers: Infinity War trailer has extremely hyped up the upcoming movie. The Avengers franchise has so far had the core members playing a pivotal role. But, the new trailer gives a glimpse of what happens when the whole MCU is condensed into one film. From Guardians of the Galaxy to Spider-Man to Dr Strange, everyone made an appearance in the trailer. While the last Avengers film had the superheroes battle Ultron, this time around Thanos will be in the epicentre. So, who is Thanos and what are the 6 Infinity Stones he keeps rambling about?

Who is Thanos?

For the first time, Thanos was teased in The Avengers, which was released in 2012. In fact, he had a cameo in “Guardians of the Galaxy” as well. He was born with a malformation, which explains his oversized body. Thanos also goes by the name “Mad Titan,” because he was born on Saturn’s moon, Titan. Three things that Thanos preys on are power, death and killing.

Due to his oversized body, he has a rancour against the remaining universe. He rules the alien race Chitauri that invaded the earth in the first Avengers movie. As he is eternal, he has many super strengths. He has a skin which is impervious to heat, cold, electricity, and radiation. In fact, it can also withstand a psychic attack.

He can shoot cosmic energy from his eyes and hands. On top of that, he is cursed by death to be “immortal”. It will be very interesting to see the plans made by Avengers to stop Mad Titan.

The Six Infinity Stones

In the trailer, Thanos has a golden glove on his left hand, with six grills. According to Marvel Comics, the glove is called the Infinity Gauntlet, which has the space to house the six infinity stones. Those who possess those six infinity stones will gain infinite power. In fact, the six stone’s alternate name spells Thanos (Tesseract, Aether, Orb, and Scepter). Also, Dr Strange has one Infinity Stone in his necklace.

The Infinity Stones were formed when the universe exploded into existence and parts of the universe were intensified into six infinity stones.
- Tesseract is a space stone, which can teleport anything from one point of the universe to another point in no time
- Aether is a reality stone, that can attach to the host to make him stronger
- Orb is a power stone, which can give superhuman strength to the heir of the stone
- Vision is a stone that can let the heir control others mind
- Soul stone can trap souls inside it
- Time stone manipulates the time
March 19, 2018
Daniel Craig Will Reportedly Return to Play James Bond

Daniel Craig was widely reported to have ended his tenure as the suave Brit super spy James Bond after the release of Spectre in 2015. Daniel Craig was criticised and presumed to fail as James Bond when the trailer of Casino Royale was released back in 2006, but, has since garnered great response across the board for his portrayal of our beloved Bond, James Bond. All hope of seeing him as Bond again were quashed when Craig stated in an interview that ‘I would rather slash my wrists than play Bond again.’

He later did clarify that he was really tired during the interview and he would consider the role if an opportunity arises. And it looks like the opportunity knocked on his door and he gleefully welcomed it into his house. According to a report, he will play the famous spy in its 25th instalment. Yes, James Bond will return to the big screen for a record 25th time, that’s how much we love our super spy. But amongst immense speculation about who will be the next Bond, the report claims that Craig has agreed to play the character for the 5th time.

The out-of-this-world gadgets used in Bond movies over the years has kept us fishing for more and the 25th edition of the series, releasing in November of 2019 is a proof that the world just can’t get enough of the Brit spy! The same report has also claimed that Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, who have teamed up on the screenplays for the last six Bond instalments, will return.

The name of the new movie has not yet been locked but whatever the title may be, we are extremely excited to see Mr Craig back on the big screen killing bad guys and making us envy his super awesome collection of tech! Tell us what you feel about Daniel Craig reprising the role and your favourite Bond movie!

July 27, 2017