It’s been a long time since superheroes could be dismissed as mere kid stuff, thanks to stories as intelligent as Black Panther or as disturbing as The Dark Knight or as gleefully inappropriate as Deadpool.
But lost in all the praise over how mature …
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New ‘Shazam!’ trailer proves this delightfully silly movie is really happening
Considering Aquaman, Captain Marvel, and Avengers: Endgame all hit theaters within the same six months, it’s hard to imagine any superhero attempting to compete — least of all Shazam.
And, yet here he is: confused, unevenly confident, “basically 15,” and ready to fight that bald guy.
Shazam, otherwise known as Captain Sparkle Fingers, appears in the film’s second trailer as the bulked-up, lighting-bolt sporting dude fans of the comics and TV show know and love.
But with the movie’s Tom Hanks in Big twist, Shazam’s antics seem more pubescent than powerful. Only time will tell if this Eminem fan, amateur YouTuber, and first-time beer-buyer has what it takes. Read more…
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Meet your next new big-screen DC superhero.
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In contrast to …
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Apple has a history of choosing cash over startups
Apple has more cash than any other tech company on the planet. Yet, that hasn’t translated into spending on acquisitions. Over the past five years, Apple has spent the least on M&A out of all the “Big Five” most valuable U.S. tech companies. That’s despite the fact that it is estimated to have more than $260 billion in cash and cash equivalents. So, is it buying… Read More