The Vivian Richards Stadium has been kind to Windies. They have won two, lost one and drawn three Tests at the venue. The surface at the stadium is expected to be slow with spin likely to play its part from the outset.
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If you were bombarded by spam calls and texts last year, you probably weren’t alone. A new report, spotted by The Wall Street Journal, reveals that Americans received 26.3 billion robocalls last year, up 46 percent from 2017. Spam monitoring service Hiya has been analyzing calls, and found that many people are just simply not picking up calls anymore.
While the Do Not Call Registry was established in 2003, the volume of calls has still grown significantly in recent years. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealed to The Verge last year that it’s fielding an average of around 500,000 complaints a month over robocalls. The problem has led to some consumers filing lawsuits under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) if they receive...
FIFA is the latest casualty of Belgium’s loot box ban, with publisher EA announcing that it will stop selling FIFA points, the game’s in-game currency, in the country as of January 31st.
In FIFA 19’s Ultimate Team mode, players can earn FIFA Points in-game or buy them with a credit or debit card. These points can then be used to purchase packs of players known as FUT packs. The quality of the players inside each pack varies, though as of FIFA 19, EA does now share the odds (or “Pack Probabilities”) of gamers finding each class of player.
When Belgium introduced its loot box ban last year it defined the practice as an “illegal game of chance.” EA was defiant, and said loot boxes were not a form of gambling and that its games were...
Rohit, clearly, has been in a league of his own.
KL Rahul will get more opportunities to find his lost batting touch as the senior selection committee picked him in India A squad for the first four-day game against England Lions, which will get underway at Wayanad from February 7.
One popular criticism of Facebook and other tech platforms is that they never compensate users for their time, their data, or their contributions. Facebook is one of the richest companies in the world because of the data we hand over to it for free, the argument goes. Why doesn’t it pay up?
Today we learned that Facebook has heard these criticisms — and if you’re aged 13 to 35, it would like to give you a $20 gift card.
In exchange, all you have to give up is total access to all data on your phone, and also maybe screenshot your Amazon purchases and fork that over too. Josh Constine has the scoop in TechCrunch:
Since 2016, Facebook has been paying users ages 13 to 35 up to $20 per month plus referral fees to sell their privacy by...
One popular criticism of Facebook and other tech platforms is that they never compensate users for their time, their data, or their contributions. Facebook is one of the richest companies in the world because of the data we hand over to it for free, the argument goes. Why doesn’t it pay up?
Today we learned that Facebook has heard these criticisms — and if you’re aged 13 to 35, it would like to give you a $20 gift card.
In exchange, all you have to give up is total access to all data on your phone, and also maybe screenshot your Amazon purchases and fork that over too. Josh Constine has the scoop in TechCrunch:
Since 2016, Facebook has been paying users ages 13 to 35 up to $20 per month plus referral fees to sell their privacy by...
Ever since their genesis, Oneplus phones have taken the smartphone world by storm with their flagship killing specs and price tag. They have a cult following and are able to draw large sales too. The leading research firm Counterpoint finds this to be true. Their Market Monitor Service Data for Q4 2018 reports Oneplus as the leader […]
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The Sri Lankan cricket board has decided that the decisions regarding selections on tour will be made by a committee with team manager and captain in consultation with the national selection committee.
Left-arm fast bowler Starc has been wayward of late and picked up 15 wickets in five Tests during the four-match series against India and the opening game against Sri Lanka last week.
It was during the second session of the morning that Root took a hit when a throwdown administered by the team analyst, Rupert Lewis caught him on the left hand after the ball reared up. Side-arm throwdowns are administered by most members of the management setup.With the highly publicized fiasco that was Justice League‘s production well behind us, I think it’s safe to say we’ve all been waiting to hear exactly what Zack Snyder’s next movie will be. Well, this may come as a shock to some, but it’s not something to be released under the umbrella of Warner Bros. Rather, Army of the Dead will debut on the Netflix streaming service once it’s ready.
As you’ve no doubt surmised, this picture will be a “zombie horror thriller,” a prospect that actually excites me because I quite enjoyed Snyder’s 2004 remake of Dawn of the Dead. That said, those in agreement with me are probably jazzed to see him return to the genre.
Right now, we can tell you that Snyder will direct a story crafted by himself, which was adapted to screenplay by Joby Harold. When it comes to the plot, The Hollywood Reporter says, “The adventure is set amid a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas, during which a man assembles a group of mercenaries to take the ultimate gamble, venturing into the quarantined zone to pull off the greatest heist ever attempted.”
It should also be noted that filming is set to commence this summer with a budget said to be around $90 million, so this’ll be one hell of a zombie extravaganza once completed. In fact, Snyder said, “There are no handcuffs on me at all with this one,” causing me to wonder if that’d been a thinly veiled jab at a certain studio known for their interference. Or he’s just pumped up for this production.
Either way, he’s quite obviously unable to contain his excitement, also telling THR the following:
“I love to honor canon and the works of art, but this is the opportunity to find a purely joyful way to express myself though a genre. It will be the most kick-ass, self-aware — but not in a wink-to-the-camera way — balls-to-the-wall zombie freakshow that anyone has ever seen. No one’s ever let me completely loose [like this].
“I love big action, I love big sequences. My movie brain starts clicking around and I was like, ‘We need to be shooting this now!’ Constructing these sequences really fired me up.”
At the moment, Army of the Dead lacks a release date, but we’ll keep you posted once more info on the movie from Snyder’s newly rebranded Stone Quarry production company surfaces.
Though Fast and Furious 9 is slightly over a year away from release, much of the focus right now is on the upcoming spinoff movie Hobbs and Shaw, which will see Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham’s characters team up against a new villain played by Idris Elba. But once the David Leitch-helmed film has arrived in cinemas, it seems that it could be a long wait before we see Luke Hobbs back on our screens.
Speaking to MTV News, Johnson clarified that he isn’t returning for Fast and Furious 9, before adding that he may still come back for the tenth and reportedly final installment:
“The plan has always been for the Fast and Furious universe to grow and expand. As of now, we’re not in Fast 9 because they’re getting ready to start shooting. But who knows with Fast 10 and down the road, you never know. Because look, at the end of the day, the truth is, there’s unfinished business between Hobbs and Dom. It’s unfinished.”
Like Johnson says, the Fast and Furious franchise is currently in the process of undergoing the extended universe treatment, which starts with Hobbs and Shaw and continues with a planned female-led spinoff. At the same time, there’s been some talk of ongoing tension between Johnson and his co-star Vin Diesel, which may have also factored into the pair going their separate ways for the time being.
In any case, seeing how Johnson only joined the series in 2011’s Fast Five, it’s evident that Hobbs isn’t a necessary ingredient to the saga, even if a lot of fans may be disappointed to see him sit this next one out. Nonetheless, there’s still one more Fast and Furious movie lined up after film number nine, and Johnson at least seems open to returning for the project.
Either way, you’ll be able to see the star in action once more when Hobbs and Shaw hits theaters on August 2nd, 2019. After that Fast and Furious 9 is set for release on April 10th, 2020, followed by Fast and Furious 10 on April 2nd, 2021.
A few days ago, several Avengers: Endgame LEGO figures leaked online that teased the return of three of Iron Man’s older suits in the upcoming Avengers: Infinity War sequel. But while a few callbacks to the hero’s solo adventures would be all well and good, Tony Stark is a character who’s always looking ahead to the next suit of armor, which is where this latest toy leak comes in.
The newly shared minifig photo sees Iron Man in a new outfit that’s been identified as the Mark 85 armor from the comics. Indeed, this is hardly the first leak to suggest such a suit for Robert Downey Jr.’s character, but this may well be our most detailed look at the design to date.
So far, we’ve yet to see any actual photos or footage of Downey in the suit, with the film’s first trailer showing the character armor-free as he drifts helplessly through space. That being said, there remains a distinct possibility that Marvel Studios will be dropping another teaser for Endgame during this Sunday’s Super Bowl. Granted, nothing has been confirmed yet, but we do know that Disney has bought up an undisclosed number of ad slots for the game, and with Infinity War getting a Super Bowl spot of its own last year, the popular prediction definitely has some basis to it.
In any case, out of the many suits that Iron Man has worn over the years, there’s reason to believe that the Mark 85 could go down as his very last, with Avengers: Endgame looking likely to be Downey’s last major outing in the MCU. If so, then here’s hoping he puts his final outfit to good use when the film hits theaters on April 26th, 2019.
Any big screen adaptation of a real life serial killer will inevitably be the subject of some controversy, and in the case of Joe Berlinger’s Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, the common accusation is that the film glorifies the life and persona of Ted Bundy.
With former teen heartthrob Zac Efron in the lead role, many have argued that the biopic places too much emphasis on the charm and good looks of a contemptible character. But according to one of Bundy’s own survivors, the portrayal of the man as a charismatic and handsome figure is simply an honest reflection of the killer’s persuasive manner.
In 1978, Kathy Kleiner Rubin was brutalized by Bundy at Florida State University’s Chi Omega house. Speaking to TMZ, the survivor argued that while Extremely Wicked may go too far in glamorizing the character, she still feels that the film should be watched for the message it gets across.
“I believe that in order to show him exactly the way he was– it’s not really glorifying him, but it’s showing him,” Rubin said. “And when they do say positive and wonderful things about him, that’s what they saw. That’s who Bundy wanted you to see. I think the movie does glorify him more than I think he should be. But like I said, I think everyone should see it, and understand him as what he was. Even when he was the perfect son. Hopefully, it’ll make women be more aware of their surroundings, and be more cautious.”
Berlinger himself recently defended his portrayal of Bundy in an interview with Uproxx, too, arguing that his film demonstrates how evil doesn’t always come in obvious forms.
“[T]he one thing I’ve learned in covering real crime over the years is that people want to think that somebody as evil as Ted Bundy is packaged neatly and easily identifiable in society and therefore you avoid him,” Berlinger said “It’s like Bundy’s final comments at the end of the film. He says it himself, ‘Killers don’t come out from the shadows with long fangs and blood dripping from their chins. They are often people that you lived with, admired, worked with. Those are the people who are often the most capable of evil.’”
The director went on to argue that the movie essentially turns Efron’s pretty boy image on its head. Indeed, as Rubin explains above, Berlinger’s film explores how Bundy’s surface charm caused many people to doubt his guilt in the face of all evidence, not least his girlfriend Elizabeth Kloepfer, played by Lily Collins.
As it stands, critical reception to Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile has been on the positive side of mixed, though most reviewers agree that Efron was well cast in the lead. While no release date has been set for the picture, Berlinger’s 4-part documentary series Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes is currently available on Netflix.
With production now wrapped for Rambo V: Last Blood, fans are keen to see whether the long-awaited follow-up to 2008’s Rambo can recapture the magic of the series’ heyday, but if Sylvester Stallone had stuck with his earlier plans for a fifth movie in the decades-spanning saga, then this next installment would’ve been a radical departure from the franchise norm.
Earlier today, Screen Rant published a recap of one of the strangest what-ifs in action movie history, and it all concerns an unrealized project that goes by the name of “Rambo V: The Savage Hunt.” Back in 2009, it was reported that John Rambo’s fifth outing would be a loose adaptation of the 1999 sci-fi-horror novel Hunter by James Byron Huggins. The book follows the journey of the appropriately named Nathaniel Hunter as he attempts to track down a mysterious creature that’s been causing trouble somewhere in the Arctic Circle, though in the proposed film, the title character would’ve been switched out for Rambo himself.
Needless to say, this Predator-style tale is a far cry from the hero’s previous adventures, and when a plot synopsis first emerged for the Rambo’s planned monster hunt, longtime fans of the series weren’t too thrilled with the idea. Subsequently, Rambo V: The Savage Hunt was dropped, ultimately paving the way for the upcoming Last Blood.
Nonetheless, Stallone hasn’t yet given up trying to bring Hunter to the screen, with the news breaking a few months ago that the abandoned Rambo sequel would be turned into its own movie. Stallone’s even set to assume the lead role, possibly going back to the Nathaniel Hunter character from the source material. As for Rambo V: Last Blood, no release date has been set yet, but you can expect to see John blasting his way through a new set of (human) foes some time in the fall.
Sony Pictures have today offered up their contribution to the viral 10 Year Challenge but with a twist, showing the development of the cast of Zombieland over the decade while giving us our very first look at Zombieland: Double Tap in the process.
Yes, it seems that the sequel finally has an official title, and that the entire gang will be back for more shenanigans. That includes Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson), Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), Wichita (Emma Stone) and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin), all of whom can be seen in the humorous photo down below.
Aside from the fact that they’re all considerably older here, which was obviously to be expected, there’s not much that we can take from this first look, but given how highly anticipated the film is, we’re more than happy to finally lay eyes on some promotional material from it. And it comes at a good time, too, as Sony just beefed up the cast this week with the addition of Rosario Dawson.
According to recent reports, Double Tap will see the old gang living in the White House as they set out on a journey that’ll find them cross paths with some new types of zombie which have managed to evolve since the events of Zombieland. It’s also said that Columbus will get himself a new love interest played by Zoey Deutch, and that Tallahassee will “meet his match” when he encounters a “female zombie-hunting badass named Nevada.”
Beyond that, we don’t know much else about what Sony has planned for us with Zombieland: Double Tap, but it’s clear that they’re now ready to start showing it off – at least, somewhat – and as soon as some official photos and footage begin to roll in, we’ll certainly let you know.
What was already an impressive cast list for the upcoming Zombieland 2 now has one more noteworthy addition in the form of Rosario Dawson, with Deadline reporting that the 25th Hour star is set to join the likes of Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin for the long-awaited follow-up to 2009’s Zombieland.
Though Dawson already has a rich and eventful filmography under her belt, from Sin City to Trance, Marvel fans may know her best these days for playing Claire Temple in the Netflix shows Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Daredevil, The Defenders and Iron Fist. The actress is one of a few confirmed newcomers to the Zombieland series, with Zoey Deutch and Avan Jogia also reported to be on board for this year’s release.
Behind the camera, the film sees the return of Ruben Fleischer, who’s currently fresh off the box office success of last year’s Venom, and speaking of comic book antiheroes, Zombieland scribes Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese have evidently found enough time between Deadpool movies to pen a script for the sequel.
According to recent reports, the film will see the old gang living in the White House before they venture on a journey that will have them crossing paths with some new types of zombie that have managed to evolve since the events of the first movie. It’s also said that Eisenberg’s character Columbus will be getting a new love interest played by Deutch, and that Woody Harrelson’s Tallahassee will “meet his match” when he encounters a “female zombie-hunting badass named Nevada,” which incidentally, sounds like it could be a fitting role for Dawson.
In any case, we’ll find out if this resurrected series can make like its walking dead cast and evolve with the times when Zombieland 2 hits theaters on October 11th, 2019.
We’re in the midst of a big week for the upcoming Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), which started off with our first look at a shiny new outfit worn by Harley Quinn, followed by the film’s first teaser, and now continues with a fresh pair of set photos that indicate another costume change for the Clown Princess of Crime.
As you can see below, Margot Robbie has already switched from the glitzy bird wings we saw in yesterday’s teaser to an outfit that seems more in line with the jester designs from the comics. Either way, she’d have a hard time blending into a crowd, with this new costume proving every bit as loud and colorful as her previous getups.
Her outfit isn’t the only thing about Harley that’s expected to change in Cathy Yan’s flick, though. For one thing, the character is set to break away from the Joker in a film that serves to establish Quinn as a compelling lead in her own right. As writer Christina Hodson put it earlier this month in an interview with Variety, “She doesn’t have to be in anyone’s shadow,” hence the “Emancipation” referenced in the movie’s title.
At the same time, Robbie herself has said that she doesn’t ever want to see Harley in her own standalone film, so while the character may be leaving the old Suicide Squad cast behind, she’s also set to join a new team consisting of Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Huntress, Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Black Canary and Rosie Perez as Renee Montoya. We’ll find out how the gang fares in their fight with Black Mask when Birds of Prey hits theaters on February 7th, 2020.
