Star Wars: Episode IX director J.J. Abrams revealed he almost turned down the opportunity to helm the film. Abrams, of course, kicked off the franchise’s sequel trilogy in 2015 with The Force Awakens and wasn’t initially pegged to return for another installment. Originally, Jurassic World’s Colin Trevorrow was selected to helm Episode IX, but he departed the project in 2017 due to creative differences with Lucasfilm. Not long after that, Abrams was hired to direct, co-writing a new script with Chris Terrio....

#GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol2 director @JamesGunn is pushing @Disney for blu-ray release to include 4K Ultra HD HDR/Dolby Vision version @UHD4k pic.twitter.com/1ArcGmez6M— lizo mzimba (@lizo_mzimba) April 24, 2017 Director James Gunn is hoping that Disney’s Blu-ray of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 will release in 4K HDR. The format has become increasingly popular in recent years as the quality of home TVs has dramatically increased, but Disney have yet to buy into the trend....

Warner Bros’ Joker is on pace to be a more profitable comic book outing than Avengers: Infinity War. Since its release earlier this month, the R-rated film has been racking up the box office numbers, becoming one of the most successful R-rated movies of all-time; it could, quite possibly, eclipse all other R-rated movies. It goes without saying that Joker isn’t one’s typical comic book movie (if it is at all)....

Yeah, I know that sounds strange, not long after I concluded that we weren’t yet at the point where I could use my iPhone as my only camera. Specifically, I decided it was a great social camera, but doesn’t yet replace a travel one. There were, however, three reasons for having it be my only camera on this particular trip, which was to Buenos Aires… I’d already decided that photography wasn’t going to be a focus....

Now that Samsung’s latest flagship smartphones are out in the wild, we’re seeing them put through their paces. Today we’ve got a look at a drop test between the largest of the S20 series, the Ultra with a 6.9-inch display versus the iPhone 11 Pro Max and it’s almost a toss-up which smartphone should walk away with the victory. Even though the Galaxy S20 Ultra is decently larger at 6.9-inches than the iPhone 11 Pro Max and its 6....

Following stats from comScore late last month for smartphone market share by vendor and OS, research firm Kantar Worldpanel is out today with its own numbers for the three month period ending in May. While Kantar puts Android at the same 52% of the market during May as comScore, it has Apple slightly higher at 41.9% of the market (up 3.5% from the same period last year) compared to the 39% comScore reported:...

As rumored earlier in the week, prominent Chinese retailers have cut the price of iPhone XR, and other models, as Apple faces demand weakness in the region. Leading resellers JD.com and Suning have cut the sales price of iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and XR this week by about 20%. Apple has not changed pricing on its website. JD.com has lowered the price of the iPhone 8 to 3999 yuan, which is about 20% lower than what the phone sells for on Apple’s own website....

Update: Apple is also no longer including the headphone adapter with iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 purchases. With the launch of the iPhone XS and iPhone XR, Apple will no longer include the Lightning to 3.5mm headphone adapter in the iPhone box. Further, Apple is continuing to include a 5W power adapter and Lightning to USB-A, as opposed to USB-C, and made no mention fo AirPower. Dropping the Lightning to 3....

Vivo iQOO Z3 5G PD2073F is the new device and a successor to the iQOO Z2 series which was launched last year. This year, the company launched the device in India through a virtual event. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G SoC and has a triple camera setup at the rear. In this guide, we have the latest stock ROM flash file for the iQOO Z3 5G powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G processor....

Here’s how you can watch 2000’s Charlie’s Angels movie online. The film, directed by McG, was based on the popular TV series of the same name in the mid-’70s to late ’80s, and was one of the most fun action movies of its time. Charlie’s Angels focused on three women - Natalie, Dylan, and Alex - who worked as rough and tough private investigators so an unseen millionaire named Charlie. These investigators, referred to as “Angels,” are based out of Los Angeles but their missions took them to any location deemed necessary....

you’re one of one billion active Instagram users, you are surely familiar with the platform’s numerous features, including tagging. But is there a limit to tagging on Instagram? What’s the difference between mentioning and tagging? How to gain more exposure on Instagram? Look no further; this article will provide you with the latest information. What Is Tagging on Instagram? Tagging is a feature that allows you to add other Instagram users to your posts and reels....

Realme launched its new budget device Realme Narzo 50i in India and globally. The device comes with Unisoc 9863 processor and brings Android 11 based on Realme UI Go Edition. If you are interested to install a custom ROM, then left find out if there is any Custom ROM available for Realme Narzo 50i? Although Realme UI is well optimized and fully featured just like any other custom skin, there are some bugs or missing features too....

New details about Samsung’s next-generation smartwatch have appeared in the latest build of the Gear developer kit that reveal how the device will look and—perhaps more importantly—how it will serve as an answer to the Apple Watch. Unlike current Gear models and the Apple Watch, the next Gear will sport a circular display (hence its codename, “Orbis”) with a metal crown and frame. The crown, however, is not the most interesting part....

We are getting a lot of reports that those big lines are clearing and Apple Stores actually have some stock of iPhone 4S left over (the shot above is from Naples, Florida). While the lines are much larger than iPhone 4 lines were during the Verizon launch, they aren’t as big as the iPhone 4 launch lines according to a few reports. Why? Apple now has more points of sale (+Verizon and Sprint Stores, Sam’s Club, etc)....

Jane the Virgin focused a great deal on the romance, but the friendships between the characters shined just as bright. From Brogelios to surprising sisterhoods, every friendship added another layer of love to a show already filled with love. Jane and friends cherished each other, especially when they challenged one another to be better. Whether it was the friendships between family or newfound bonds between old enemies, the platonic relationships on Jane the Virgin gave the audience more to root for....

Jared Leto tried to get Joker cancelled. The film, directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix, has been equally successful and controversial. There have been debates about the movie’s overall message, and whether or not it depicts the character of Arthur Fleck too sympathetically, but it seems that Leto wanted to put a stop to Phillips’ nihilistic origin story for a more personal reason. Leto made only one appearance as The Clown Prince of Crime, showing up briefly in Suicide Squad....

Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino from Jersey Shore fame excludes Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola from a 10-year anniversary photo. The picture showed a three-tier cake, covered in all things related to the show, and the cast all smiles as they celebrated this major milestone. Fans are shocked to think that it was only ten years ago that the young guidos and guidettes graced the small screen for the first time with their large muscles and orange skin....

The first reactions for John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum are in, and it promises to be another enjoyably visceral outing for fans of the infamous assassin. Keanu Reeves, who will also star in Toy Story 4 and is rumored to have a part in Hobbs & Shaw, debuted as the character in 2014’s titular John Wick. Offering stunning visuals, a breathtaking approach to action, and an intriguing world, the film proved to be a surprise hit....

SPOILERS for John Wick 3 Through three films, John Wick has killed more people than horror movie icons Jason Voorhees and Michael Myers combined. Making his debut in the 2014 original, the Baba Yaga is now one of action cinema’s most famous characters and arguably star Keanu Reeves’ career-defining character (yes, even more than The Matrix’s Neo). Thanks to a combination of innovative gun-fu set pieces and comprehensive world-building that grows more expansive with each installment, John Wick remains in high demand....

Thanks to John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, we finally know more about John Wick’s origin, and even what his real name is. The action-heavy franchise that revived Keanu Reeves’ career in many ways is back in theaters with another installment, and while the action is top notch as usual, the third entry in the John Wick franchise also spends plenty of time exploring the larger assassin world. This is especially true when it comes to John Wick, who has previously been a very mysterious hitman as far as audiences can tell, but a legend in this universe to many....