The 21 Most Influential TV Series Of The 21st Century, So Far

The end of a year that has seen television reach a new summit of influence and importance, with the arrival of 2021 on the horizon, provides a moment to look back at the shows that define the mediu…
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Barbara Walters, trailblazing TV icon, dies at 93

Barbara Walters, the trailblazing news broadcaster, has died at 93.
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Meghan Markle is losing America's sympathy

Meghan Markle is once again at the centre of a media storm after a public attack that her supporters say is wildly disproportionate and evidence of racialised bias. However, this familiar story is now taking place on U.S. soil. The Duchess of Sussex was lumped in by Politico with Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Kanye West, Elizabeth Holmes and Sam Bankman-Fried on a list of "narcissists" who the public have lost interest in.
Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/meghan-markle-losing-america-sympathy-netflix-politico-narcissist-1769878?source=Snapzu

Greatest Sports Photos of All Time

A picture is worth a thousand words. But in sports, a picture also can be worth a thousand emotions. From happiness or sadness to awe or disbelief, sports photos have given fans a spectrum of emotions over the years. And every photo strikes a person in a different way. Some of the most famous sports photos have captured the best moments while others grab our attention for their sheer aesthetics.
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Kanye West’s former business manager says rapper is ‘missing’

Kanye West’s former business manager considers the rapper “missing”, as he’s apparently been unable to locate him for several weeks. Thomas St John was the “Gold Digger” musician’s senior financial advisor for 18 months but is now said to be suing him over lack of payment. In court papers filed on Monday 19 December, Thomas sought more time to serve the lawsuit papers to West, as he’s been unable to locate the rapper.
Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/kanye-west-missing-business-manager-b2253083.html#Echobox=1672333249?source=Snapzu

Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died

SAO PAULO (AP) — Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thursday.
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NBA suspends 11 from Magic-Pistons altercation

The NBA suspended 11 players from the Magic and Pistons because of an altercation Wednesday in Detroit.
Read more: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35344946/nba-suspends-11-players-involved-magic-pistons-altercation?source=Snapzu

Sherlock Holmes will finally escape copyright this weekend

Along with a wealth of silent films.
Read more: https://www.theverge.com/2022/12/28/23528003/sherlock-holmes-metropolis-to-the-lighthouse-public-domain-day-2023?source=Snapzu

The Last of Us: HBO series will have less violence than the video game, says Neil Druckmann

The HBO series of The Last of Us will feature less violence than the original video game and its remake, according to Neil Druckmann, vice president of Naughty Dog.
Read more: https://thegamespoof.com/entertainment/the-last-of-us-hbo-series-will-have-less-violence/?source=Snapzu

Where to start with: Charles Dickens

The great Victorian chronicler of inequality and poverty was also a tremendous – and prolific – storyteller. Here are some of the best ways in to his colossal legacy
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/dec/21/where-to-start-with-charles-dickens?source=Snapzu

How a bestselling US author used a Dickens classic to tell hellish story of US opioid crisis

Barbara Kingsolver, author of The Poisonwood Bible, returned to her home turf of Appalachia to tackle one of its most urgent issues — with a little help from David Copperfield.
Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-27/barbara-kingsolver-demon-copperhead-appalachia-opioid-crisis/101792232?source=Snapzu

Jo Mersa Marley, Grandson of Bob Marley and Son of Stephen, Dead at 31

A rep for Marley confirmed his death to Rolling Stone. A cause of death was not immediately given. Mark J. Golding, a Jamaican politician, the Opposition Leader, and president of the People’s National Party, mourned Marley’s death on Twitter, writing, “I’ve just learned of the tragic loss of Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley. A talented young reggae artiste, son of Stephen Marley & grandson of Bob Marley at only 31 yrs old. The loss of a child is a devastating blow no parent should face, my condolences to Stephen & the entire family.”
Read more: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/jo-mersa-marley-dead-obituary-1234653280/?source=Snapzu

The 10 Most Anticipated New Scripted TV Shows Coming in 2023

Which programs will be the talk (or flop) of the town? This list has the obvious — don’t bet against Shonda Rhimes! — and the sensitive sleepers (looking at you, Jason Katims) plus everything in between.
Read more: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/10-most-anticipated-scripted-tv-shows-2023?source=Snapzu

Box Office: ‘Avatar 2’ Scores $90 Million Over Holiday Weekend, ‘Babylon’ Bombs at Christmas

James Cameron’s sci-fi sequel “Avatar: The Way of Water” dominated at the box office over Christmas even as a massive winter storm kept audiences at home. Extreme weather conditions are pummeling a large portion of the U.S. with frigid temperatures, high winds and blankets of snow, contributing to lackluster turnout at the movies.
Read more: https://variety.com/2022/film/news/box-office-avatar-2-babylon-flops-christmas-1235472702/?source=Snapzu

Can “The Last of Us” Break the Curse of Bad Video-Game Adaptations?

For decades, games’ stories have been lost in translation. Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin are charting a different path.
Read more: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/01/02/can-the-last-of-us-break-the-curse-of-bad-video-game-adaptations?source=Snapzu

Ronan Vibert: Stars' tributes after death of actor, 58

Kathy Burke and Richard E Grant are among the celebrity names remembering Ronan Vibert.
Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64097159?source=Snapzu

2022 Is the Year We All Finally Got Tired of Narcissists

It’s been a good run for the narcissists. Over the past decade or so, a mix of shameless self-aggrandizement and self-confident charm has served certain people extraordinarily well, turning them into venture-capital darlings, licensed-merchandise magnates, Forbes cover models, social media superstars, Oprah confessors, business-conference keynoters, new-money plutocrats and, in one case, president.
Read more: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/12/26/is-2022-the-year-we-all-finally-got-over-narcissists-00075270?source=Snapzu

YouTuber builds a bike with two half wheels, and it functions just as well as the original

YouTuber The Q builds a strange bike that actually works despite its idiosyncrasies. He does this by taking a regular wheel and cutting it in half.
Read more: https://interestingengineering.com/video/youtuber-bike-two-half-wheels?source=Snapzu

Whitworth, winningest golfer ever, dies at 83

Kathy Whitworth, whose 88 career victories are the most by any player on a single professional golf tour, has died at the age of 83.
Read more: https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/35318924/kathy-whitworth-winningest-golfer-history-dies-83?source=Snapzu

Death toll rises in Buffalo as frigid cold freezes eastern U.S. on Christmas Day

A deadly blizzard pummeled Buffalo, New York, on Christmas Day, trapping people in their cars, causing power outages and raising the death toll from a severe winter storm system that swept the United States. Twenty-eight people have died so far in weather-related incidents, according to an NBC News tally. CNN reported 26 deaths Sunday morning.
Read more: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/death-toll-rises-buffalo-frigid-163826548.html?source=Snapzu

7 Reasons to Ignore the negative reviews for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

This article discusses "7 Reasons to Ignore the Negative Reviews for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" and does not include spoilers.
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Bonnar, fought in landmark UFC bout, dies at 45

Stephan Bonnar, whose 2005 fight with Forrest Griffin helped launch the UFC into the mainstream, died at age 45, the UFC announced.
Read more: https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/35316600/ufc-hall-famer-stephan-bonnar-dies-age-45?source=Snapzu

Alex Ovechkin Passes Gordie Howe for 2nd in All-Time Goals

Alex Ovechkin passed Gordie Howe for second all-time on the NHL's career goal list.
Read more: https://capitalsoutsider.com/2022/12/23/alex-ovechkin-passes-howe/?source=Snapzu

'Avatar 2' Backlash: Some Calling For Boycott Over "Horrible & Racist" Film

It looks like 'Avatar: The Way Of Water' AKA Avatar 2 is facing some backlash from different parts of the internet.
Read more: https://www.screengeek.net/2022/12/23/avatar-2-backlash-boycott/?source=Snapzu

Dana White credits cocaine scandal for UFC’s huge ESPN windfall

Dana White believes a cocaine scandal led to the UFC getting a blockbuster deal from ESPN.
Read more: https://nypost.com/2022/12/23/dana-white-credits-cocaine-scandal-for-ufcs-espn-windfall/?source=Snapzu

IOC threatens to drop boxing from the Paris Olympics

The IOC escalates the acrimony amid growing frustration with the sport's leadership.
Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2022/12/22/boxing-olympic-future-umar-kremlev/?source=Snapzu

Why Netflix ‘Crackdown’ on Password Sharing Won’t Actually Put an End to Illicit Account Borrowing

Beginning next year, Netflix will start nagging customers to pay extra if it detects that they’re sharing their account with individuals outside their household
Read more: https://variety.com/2022/digital/news/netflix-crackdown-password-sharing-fees-1235472284/?source=Snapzu

As e-bike fires rise, calls grow for education and regulation

Some point to cheap aftermarket batteries as the primary factor in e-bike and e-scooter battery fires and worry that micromobility device storage bans will set back transportation decarbonization efforts.
Read more: https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/e-bike-fires-rise-calls-grow-education-regulation-scooters-micromobility/639411/?source=Snapzu

Here's What It Sounds Like When ChatGPT Writes a Christmas Album

The AI chatbot is everywhere right now, including in the studio with a folk-punk singer collaborating on holiday songs.
Read more: https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/heres-what-it-sounds-like-when-chatgpt-writes-a-christmas-album/?source=Snapzu

The Copyright Industry Is About To Discover That There Are Hundreds Of Thousands Of Songs Generated By AI Already Available, Already Popular

You may have noticed the world getting excited about the capabilities of ChatGPT, a text-based AI chat bot. Similarly, some are getting quite worked up over generative AI systems that can turn text…
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Millie Bobby Brown called out by intimacy coordinator: "Consent is mandatory"

Millie Bobby Brown has been criticised by an intimacy coordinator for her behaviour on Enola Holmes 2. Brown had discussed a scene from the Netflix sequel on the streamer’s TikTok account, recalling a moment she kissed her co-star Louis Partridge.
Read more: https://www.nme.com/news/film/millie-bobby-brown-criticised-initimacy-coordinator-enola-holmes-2-3369707?source=Snapzu

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Surpasses $550 Million Globally

“Avatar: The Way of Water” notched a major box office milestone, crossing $550 million in global ticket sales. But the $350 million-budgeted film has ways to go to break even and achiev…
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The Last of Us Part III Is In Development, Reliable Leaker Says

The next project by Naughty Dog and Neil Druckmann continues to be shrouded in mystery, which according to the latest rumors may not be so surprising: according to a reliable insider, The Last of Us Part III is in fact currently already in the works. Check out the complete details below.
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‘Yellowstone’ Prequel ‘1923’ Debuts Strong With More Than 7 Million Viewers

As the universe of Taylor Sheridan shows continues to expand, so too does its audience. According to Paramount, the Sunday night premiere of “Yellowstone” prequel series “1923R…
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'Avatar' sequel misses estimates, but theater executives not concerned: 'Moviegoers are waiting'

Disney's (DIS) "Avatar: The Way of Water" delivered director James Cameron his first $100-million opening weekend — but missed industry expectations of $170 million-plus. The much-anticipated sequel, which runs 3 hours and 12 minutes, secured roughly $134 million in domestic markets — tying with Warner Bros.' (WBD) "The Batman" as the fifth-highest opener of 2022, according to Comscore data. Disney, which saw shares slump 3% in early trading on Monday, had anticipated a range between $135 million to $150 million.
Read more: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/avatar-sequel-2-way-of-water-box-office-opening-weekend-150625562.html?source=Snapzu

Amber Heard, Johnny Depp Settle Following Defamation Lawsuit Appeal

Amber Heard and Johnny Depp have avoided yet another court appearance after settling their latest round of litigation. Depp originally filed a defamation claim against Heard in March 2019 after Heard published an op-ed in the Washington Post in which she described herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse.”
Read more: https://variety.com/2022/film/news/amber-heard-johnny-depp-settle-defamation-claims-1235465134/?source=Snapzu

'Avatar: The Way of Water's' Murderous Villain Tells All

YOU’D SEEN THAT square jaw before, whether as fast-talking tabloid journalist Freddy Lounds in Manhunter, Col. Nathan Jessup of Broadway’s A Few Good Men, cowardly Ike in the Western Tombstone, or one of the FBI agents who gunned down Dillinger in Public Enemies. But it wasn’t until decades into Stephen Lang’s career, in 2009’s Avatar, that the character actor par excellence transformed into an international name.
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Pink Floyd Quietly Put 18 Unreleased 'Dark Side'-Era Concerts on Streaming Services

Thanks to copyright law, fans can hear the gigs – which span from January to December 1972 – as the band slowly perfect their classic 1973 LP on the road
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Daniel Craig Says He Has No Regrets About Leaving James Bond: ‘He’s Not Really Dead’

Daniel Craig says he has no regrets about leaving James Bond behind and has revealed that he discussed killing the character with franchise producer Barbara Broccoli. “No, none at all,” Craig said when asked by Martha Kearney on BBC Radio 4’s “Best of Today” podcast. “I had an incredibly fortunate 17 years of my life making this. I literally want to spend the next 20 years of my life trying to unhook it all and try and put it into a place because it was incredible.
Read more: https://variety.com/2022/film/global/daniel-craig-james-bond-death-1235463337/?source=Snapzu

Apple reportedly backs out of NFL Sunday Ticket negotiations

Apple has exited talks to secure the rights to NFL Sunday Ticket, according to a report from Puck’s Dylan Byers (via 9to5Mac). Sources tell Byers that Apple backed out of the deal because it doesn’t “see the logic,” not because it can’t afford the NFL’s rumored $3.5 billion asking price.
Read more: https://www.theverge.com/2022/12/17/23513966/apple-nfl-sunday-ticket-negotiations-exit?source=Snapzu

Inside ‘The Sandman’s’ Lengthy Renewal Journey — and Why Netflix Still Won’t Call It Season 2

It took Neil Gaiman 30 years to get a proper adaptation of “The Sandman” made, and what felt like 30 more years (to fans who adored the final product, at least) for Netflix to renew the fantasy epic following its August premiere.
Read more: https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/the-sandman-renewal-why-not-call-season-2-netflix-1235459450/?source=Snapzu

‘Blockbuster’ Canceled By Netflix After One Season

Netflix has opted not to renew new comedy series Blockbuster for a second season. The decision is not surprising. The single-camera workplace comedy starring Randall Park had a quiet run after laun…
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39 Best Books of 2022

Here are the can’t-miss books to buy, gift, and read before the year is out.
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James Cameron plans to prove that Jack couldn't have lived in 'Titanic'

James Cameron has made a documentary that he says will irrefutably prove that Jack Dawson couldn't have lived in Titanic.
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'Grateful' Griner: 'Intend to play basketball' in '23

Brittney Griner, in her first public comments since her release from a Russian prison, said she was "grateful" to be home and plans to play for the WNBA's Mercury this season.
Read more: https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/35264582/brittney-griner-says-play-wnba-mercury-2023?source=Snapzu

Meghan and Harry’s Netflix Fairy Tale

“There were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded.” Those were the pointed, devastating words that Princess Diana used, when speaking to the BBC journalist Martin Bashir in 1995, to demolish the foundations of the fairy-tale narrative that had been spun around her and the Prince of Wales.
Read more: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/meghan-and-harrys-netflix-fairy-tale?source=Snapzu

'Death Stranding' will get a movie adaptation

Kojima Productions is working with LA-based Hammerstone Studios to develop a movie adaptation of Death Stranding. The 2019 action game already provides quite a cinematic experience with lengthy cut scenes and dramatic expositions, which is probably part of the reason why they aren't directly adapting its story into film. According to Variety, the movie will introduce new elements and characters into the Death Stranding world, so we will see something fresh at the very least, even if they don't create a brand new story for the big screen.
Read more: https://www.engadget.com/death-stranding-movie-adaptation-060338028.html?source=Snapzu

Apple TV+ to adapt William Gibson’s cyberpunk novel Neuromancer

Miles Teller, best known for films like Whiplash and Top Gun: Maverick, is reportedly being eyed to play the lead in the series
Read more: https://www.cinemaexpress.com/english/news/2022/dec/02/apple-tv-to-adapt-william-gibsons-cyberpunk-novel-neuromancer-37299.html?source=Snapzu

‘Yellowjackets’ Renewed for Season 3 Ahead of Season 2 Premiere

“Yellowjackets” has been renewed for its third season. The news comes ahead of the premiere of Season 2, which is set for March of 2023. Created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson, the drama series follows a talented high school girls’ soccer team who survive a plane crash in the wilderness as they descend into savage clans while also tracking the lives they’ve attempted to piece back together nearly 25 years later.
Read more: https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/yellowjackets-renewed-season-3-1235462568/?source=Snapzu

Netflix's plan with ads is cheaper, but it's missing hundreds of movies, new data shows

Last month, Netflix did something that it had resisted for years: It launched an ad-supported plan. The cheaper option, called "Basic with Ads," is $6.99 per month, compared to its more expensive ad-free memberships that range from $9.99 to $19.99 a month.
Read more: https://www.businessinsider.com/movies-tv-missing-netflixs-ad-plan-walking-dead-bullet-trian-2022-12?source=Snapzu