WandaVision just got a little Wonder Woman 1984, dragging the Marvel Cinematic Universe back to the '80s as its fifth episode landed Friday on Disney PlusWe pick up after Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) gave birth to twin sons Billy and Tommy (following a ludicrously short pregnancy) and the true nature of Westview was seemingly revealed."It's Wanda. It's all Wanda," says SWORD agent Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) after being kicked out of the New Jersey town. It seems the Avenger has turned the whole town into a shifting period sitcom, and wasn't happy when Monica tried to give her a dose of reality.Sign up for Disney PlusLet's put on our fashionable leg warmers, toss back our shiny mullets and dive into the episode. SPOILERS comin'.Brother from another MarvelThe episode ends with the arrival of Wanda's brother, Pietro (aka Quicksilver), whom we last saw played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Avengers: Age of Ultron… in the MCU. He was killed by Ultron in that movie, a source of major … [Read more...] about WandaVision episode 5 hints at Marvel Cinematic Universe’s future
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WandaVision recap: Episode 5 hints at Marvel Cinematic Universe’s future
WandaVision just got a little Wonder Woman 1984, dragging the Marvel Cinematic Universe back to the '80s as its fifth episode landed Friday on Disney PlusWe pick up after Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) gave birth to twin sons Billy and Tommy (following a ludicrously short pregnancy) and the true nature of Westview was seemingly revealed."It's Wanda. It's all Wanda," says SWORD agent Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) after being kicked out of the New Jersey town. It seems the Avenger has turned the whole town into a shifting period sitcom, and wasn't happy when Monica tried to give her a dose of reality.Sign up for Disney PlusLet's put on our fashionable leg warmers, toss back our shiny mullets and dive into the episode. SPOILERS comin'.Brother from another MarvelThe episode ends with the arrival of Wanda's brother, Pietro (aka Quicksilver), whom we last saw played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Avengers: Age of Ultron… in the MCU. He was killed by Ultron in that movie, a source of major … [Read more...] about WandaVision recap: Episode 5 hints at Marvel Cinematic Universe’s future
I played Katy Perry’s new mobile game until I ran out of energy
While the great majority of the video game world takes a breather every December, the mobile game market kicks into high gear. People around the world are going to receive new phones and tablets for the holidays, and they're going to download apps for said tablets and phones. Sneaking onto the top of various app charts around Christmas can result in a ton of revenue and visibility for enterprising publishers. That climate helps to explain the timing of the release of Katy Perry Pop, the newest celebrity-centric fame simulation from Glu Mobile. If the name rings a bell, it's probably because of the company's hyper-successful collaboration with Kim Kardashian, Kim Kardashian: Hollywood. It made Glu over $40 million in its first three months on sale and became the subject of widespread media fascination. If you spent any time hanging out with virtual Kim, shaking down pigeons for energy, or spatting with the notorious Willow Pape, you understand why: it was an addictive … [Read more...] about I played Katy Perry’s new mobile game until I ran out of energy
DoorDash has acquired salad-making robot company Chowbotics
DoorDash has acquired salad-making robot startup Chowbotics, the companies announced Monday. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed, but the Chowbotics team have all become DoorDash employees, and the company will operate independently within DoorDash. “We have long admired the work that Chowbotics has done to increase access to fresh meals, with its groundbreaking robotics product and vision,” DoorDash co-founder Stanley Tang said in statement emailed to The Verge. “With the Chowbotics team on board, we can explore new use cases and customers, providing another service to help our merchants grow.” Chowbotics was founded in 2014, and its fresh food robot Sally — a rectangular machine that’s essentially a salad vending machine — can create customizable salads, grain and poke bowls, parfaits, cereals, and snacks all within a small space. The robot is used by companies like universities, hospitals, and grocery stores, according to a … [Read more...] about DoorDash has acquired salad-making robot company Chowbotics
10 Famous Film Locations Revisited in Google Street View
Why spend time and money on costly film tours when you can just use Google Street View ? When coupled with a bit of research, the interactive service is perfect for exploring iconic locations from your favorite films. See also: 12 Golden Facts About Oscar Statuettes to Tell Your Friends Below, we've found a few famous spots from some of our favorite movies, and we included Street View links so you can check them out for yourself. It's an interesting digital look at what a few years can do to even the most timeless area. 1. Goodfellas : Jackson Hole The Jackson Hole diner is where we meet adult Henry Hill for the first time, waiting outside the eatery to steal a truck. Today, the diner is still open for business in Astoria, Queens. Image: Mashable Composite Google; Warner Bros. 2. Forrest Gump : The bus stop bench Thousands of tourists flock to Savannah, Ga., each year to find Forrest Gump's bus stop bench, only to find out that it was merely … [Read more...] about 10 Famous Film Locations Revisited in Google Street View