American author Colleen Hoover has become a literary sensation. Known for her ability to weave raw emotions and suspense into compelling narratives, her books have sold millions of copies. Now, Hoover’s stories are captivating a new audience on the big screen. With It Ends With Us making waves in 2024 and Verity already generating attention, the recent news that Anne … [Read more...] about Colleen Hoover: From Page-Turner to Box Office Sensation
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From Page to Screen: Downey Jr.’s Push for Iron Man’s Legacy
Robert Downey Jr. became a cultural icon through his portrayal of Tony Stark, the billionaire genius behind the Iron Man armor, catapulting both the character and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) into unprecedented success. However, as AI technology continues to evolve, Downey is determined to protect Stark’s legacy and his own likeness from unauthorized digital … [Read more...] about From Page to Screen: Downey Jr.’s Push for Iron Man’s Legacy
DC Comics Inspire a New Wave of TV Adaptations
DC Comics is gearing up to bring an exciting array of new TV adaptations to screens. Under the guidance of James Gunn and Peter Safran, DC is entering a new era, focusing on both classic and lesser-known characters. These adaptations signal a significant shift, blending darker tones with humor and depth. One of the most anticipated series is Waller, featuring Viola Davis … [Read more...] about DC Comics Inspire a New Wave of TV Adaptations
People Spend more Money on Movies and Music than Books
The popularity of iTunes, Netflix, Spotify and other services are now outpacing book sales for the first time ever. Consumers in the United Kingdom spent a record £7.2bn last year on all forms of music, video and games, from CDs, DVDs and vinyl records. That surpassed the £7.1bn spent on the audiobooks, books, ebooks, magazines and newspapers The Entertainment Retailers … [Read more...] about People Spend more Money on Movies and Music than Books
Anti-Piracy Outfit Defrauds Rights Owners out of Millions
Digital publishers and movie studios often turn to anti-piracy organizations to serve cease and desist letters or even take people to court to collect royalties. Who policies the anti-piracy companies to insure that they are reporting all of the revenue they attain through lawsuits and collection efforts? Over a decade ago the Danish entertainment and publishing industry … [Read more...] about Anti-Piracy Outfit Defrauds Rights Owners out of Millions
Amazon Enters the Feature Films Business
Once upon a time, movies cost crazy amounts of money to make... which reserved their creation for huge studios with equally large budgets. Now we live in an age where high definition cameras are in the palms of our hands and the bottoms of our pockets. Using computers for special effects is faster and easier than ever before. Post-production takes a fraction of the time it used … [Read more...] about Amazon Enters the Feature Films Business
HBO GO and MAX GO Updated for Lollipop and Hi-Res Playback
As Android's new release readies for official release, app developers are furiously updating their apps to support all of the new features and design cues: some of the latest being HBO GO and MAX GO. Along with support for Android Lollipop, the update for these apps now offer higher resolution feedback as well. It isn't yet known just what "higher resolution streaming" … [Read more...] about HBO GO and MAX GO Updated for Lollipop and Hi-Res Playback
Disney Movies Anywhere Available for Android
I don't think there is a human out there who doesn't have a favourite Disney movie. Now, thanks to a new movie-curating app, you can carry your Disney movie collection in the palm of your hands. The result of a partnership with Google, Disney Movies Anywhere lets you add any Disney, Pixar or Marvel Universe movies to a single account (no matter whether they are copies you … [Read more...] about Disney Movies Anywhere Available for Android
Google Play Adds Pre-Order for Movies Still in Theatres
Playing a little catch-up with other Internet video stores (including iTunes), Google Play is now letting users pre-order movies so you see the latest new releases the moment they are available. Using the new feature is easy: check the list of available pre-orders, click the button to reserve it, enter your credit card details (though you will not be charged until the movie … [Read more...] about Google Play Adds Pre-Order for Movies Still in Theatres
Amazon Prime Instant Video Available on Android
In an update that has been a very long time coming, Amazon has made their Prime Instant Video service available to Android users on-the-go! All you need to get started is the core Amazon shopping app, giving you instant access to the entirety of Amazon's online retail catalog. As an added incentive, users are also being offered 5GB of free photo storage using Amazon's Cloud … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Instant Video Available on Android