ma Five great comics that Martin Scorsese might actually enjoy adapting into ‘cinema’ By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 11:00:16 +0000 The director of "The Irishman" has criticized "comic book movies," but these titles show that such adaptations might be a perfect fit for him. Full Article
ma ‘Luigi’s Mansion 3’ is a diverting fall treat By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 14:00:54 +0000 Fun and entertaining silliness for all of those who enjoy Nintendo games of the Mushroom Kingdom variety . Full Article
ma Martin Scorsese is right: The real villain isn’t Marvel movies. It’s the broken system. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 21:54:02 +0000 The director's New York Times op-ed reveals a longing for an age before tent-pole movies and streaming services. Full Article
ma Superman’s secret identity won’t be secret anymore By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 16:03:00 +0000 Clark Kent won't be needing those non-prescription glasses. Full Article
ma How MacArthur ‘genius’ Lynda Barry is exploring brain creativity with true artists: Preschoolers By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 12:00:58 +0000 The author of the new book “Making Comics” has a plan for her grant windfall: the study of the “split” in the human brain between writing and drawing. Full Article
ma How ‘Frozen II’s’ new creatures are enchanting marvels of design By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 13:00:01 +0000 From the adorable to the powerful, here's what the sequel delivers that's new, and eye-popping, to fans. Full Article
ma The 11 superheroes who defined the decade onscreen, from Iron Man to one of the Watchmen By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 12:00:14 +0000 The past 10 years have shown superheroes in entertainment aren't going anywhere. Full Article
ma ‘Wonder Woman 1984’s’ first trailer: Gal Gadot’s hero lands in Reagan-era Washington By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 02:11:43 +0000 Fanny packs and Kristen Wiig's Cheetah fill the frame in the teaser to the franchise's first sequel. Full Article
ma No one saw ‘Watchmen’s’ Doctor Manhattan reveal coming. Not even the actor playing him. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 03:01:03 +0000 The HBO series' most powerful superhero is no longer hiding in plain sight. Full Article
ma Brandon Routh thought his Superman days were over. Until he got a phone call. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 11:00:24 +0000 Routh's return as Superman was as healing as it was unexpected: "It was almost more special than the first time." Full Article
ma The latest in a series attuned to human shortcomings, ‘Life is Strange 2’ will stay with you for a while By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 16:41:09 +0000 The game doesn’t celebrate winners but those who persevere and endure. Full Article
ma The definitive Batman voice finally gets his Dark Knight moment in front of the camera By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 19:04:43 +0000 Kevin Conroy made his live-action Batman debut in the CW's "Crisis on Infinite Earths" crossover. Full Article
ma Don’t like ‘The Rise of Skywalker’? ‘The Mandalorian’ shows the Force is still strong with Star Wars. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 11:00:17 +0000 The brand will live on, thanks to Jon Favreau and Baby Yoda. Full Article
ma Many Star Wars fans are upset the new movie sidelines Kelly Marie Tran’s character. The writer is trying to explain. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 19:11:54 +0000 Writer Chris Terrio has responded to the controversy in interviews, pointing to issues over cut scenes between Rose Tico (Tran) and Leia (Carrie Fisher). Full Article
ma Eight superhero movies to look for in 2020, from ‘Birds of Prey’ to ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 11:00:50 +0000 Scarlett Johansson gets a "Black Widow" solo movie, and Jared Leto returns in "Morbius." Full Article
ma ‘Journey to the Savage Planet’: Forgettable for so many reasons By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 14:00:24 +0000 Cheeky behavior can be a cover for inadequacy. Full Article
ma Beautiful visuals and dreamy puzzles make ‘Luna The Shadow Dust’ an unusually enchanting game By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:01:53 +0000 The beautiful hand-drawn visuals, dreamlike puzzles, and mysterious story line of 'Luna The Shadow Dust' -- which unfolds without a word of dialogue -- will draw you in and hold your interest from start to finish. Full Article
ma New Yorker coronavirus cover shows Trump with a mask over his eyes By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:30:42 +0000 A Newsday cartoon also uses the same image to satirize Trump's response to the virus. Full Article
ma ‘Bloodshot’ works, if only for the cinematic universe it has the potential to create By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:41:12 +0000 Vin Diesel stars as Bloodshot as Valiant Comics finally makes it to the big screen. Full Article
ma Rosario Dawson will play fan-favorite Ahsoka Tano in ‘The Mandalorian.’ Is this the series’s next Baby Yoda moment? By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 12:00:47 +0000 Darth Vader's former apprentice Ahsoka Tano, as played by Rosario Dawson, will compete with Baby Yoda for attention this fall on Disney Plus. Full Article
ma The ultimate guide to your Star Wars binge By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:00:40 +0000 “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” is now available to buy, but we suggest you skip it and go in this order instead. Full Article
ma ‘Steven Universe’ creator says farewell, knowing her show made young LGBTQ viewers feel seen By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 10:00:23 +0000 Rebecca Sugar's hit series "Steven Universe" changed the Cartoon Network's policy on same-sex marriage in kids' shows. Full Article
ma Mort Drucker’s legendary Mad magazine caricatures spoofed Hollywood — and Hollywood loved them By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 21:16:38 +0000 Artist Mort Drucker, who inspired generations of humorists with his Mad magazine film and TV parodies across five decades, passed away Wednesday. Full Article
ma ‘Final Fantasy VII Remake’: True to its 1990s teen-idol roots By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 14:51:07 +0000 "Final Fantasy VII Remake" is a beautiful-looking game with a juvenile mindset that’s fun to pass through but hard for non-teenagers to be riveted by. Full Article
ma Sanaa Lathan’s Catwoman is here to steal scenes, jewelry and hearts in the ‘Harley Quinn’ animated series By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:00:47 +0000 "She’s the coolest superhero out there. She’s extremely confident. Sexy. Not surprised by anything," says Sanaa Lathan of Catwoman, her new role in DC Universe's "Harley Quinn" series. Full Article
ma ‘In Other Waters’: A minimalist game that will appeal to fans of nature documentaries By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 14:43:37 +0000 If you’re not put off by its low-key, text-centered nature you're likely to fall for this thoughtful, serene game. Full Article
ma ‘The Clone Wars’ proves yet again that Darth Maul is the most tragic Star Wars character By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:00:34 +0000 Darth Maul could have saved the galaxy in 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars," and lived on in the movies. Neither happened. Full Article
ma How cartoonists are ridiculing Pence’s Mayo Clinic visit without a mask By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:43:21 +0000 The vice president's visit inspired reactions from cartoonists on both sides of the political aisle. Full Article
ma News24.com | Madagascar president vows to release journalist critic By www.news24.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 14:14:55 +0200 Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has promised to release a prominent journalist who was detained after criticising his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ma News24.com | Six killed as plane carrying coronavirus aid crashes in Somalia By www.news24.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:55:25 +0200 Former defence minister says cargo plane shot down as it tried to land in the southern town of Bardale. Full Article
ma News24.com | Covid-19: Man sentenced to death in Nigeria's first ever virtual ruling By www.news24.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 19:00:16 +0200 A Nigerian court sentenced a man to death in the country's first ever virtual ruling during a five-week coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
ma News24.com | WATCH | Faithful undeterred at Ramadan, even as virus spreads in Somalia By www.news24.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:52:45 +0200 Adan Abdullahi knows that visiting the mosque for evening prayers is forbidden. There is a curfew in place in the Somali capital, and authorities have pleaded with worshippers to stay home as coronavirus infections rise. Full Article
ma News24.com | Zimbabwe street vendors sell cloth masks to make ends meet By www.news24.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:30:27 +0200 Zimbabwe market stall owner Aaron Makaya saw a business opportunity when President Emmerson Mnangagwa made face masks mandatory in public places to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Full Article
ma News24.com | Misinformation flood hampers fight for virus vaccine in Africa By www.news24.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:09:47 +0200 The task of introducing a vaccine for the coronavirus faces an uphill struggle in Africa, where a flood of online misinformation is feeding on mistrust of Western medical research. Full Article
ma News24.com | Tanzania gets Madagascar's anti-coronavirus drink disputed by WHO By www.news24.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:00:32 +0200 Tanzania says it has received its first shipment of Madagascar's self-proclaimed, plant-based "cure" for coronavirus, despite warnings from the World Health Organisation that its efficacy is unproven. Full Article
ma 2,000 bars shut in Seoul as 17 new coronavirus cases linked to one man By news.sky.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:55:00 +0100 More than 2,100 nightclubs, hostess bars and discos in South Korea's capital have been shut after 18 new coronavirus cases - with all but one linked to a 29-year-old man. Full Article
ma Wearable technology started by tracking steps. Soon, it may allow your boss to track your performance. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 16:01:14 +0000 A team of researchers from Dartmouth say they’ve created a mobile sensing system — consisting of fitness bracelets, sensors and a custom app — that can measure employee performance with about 80 percent accuracy. Full Article
ma Walmart has added virtual reality to its assessment of an employee’s potential By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 20:35:18 +0000 For the past few months, the nation’s largest employer has begun evaluating workers using an experimental tool: virtual reality. Full Article
ma After death of YouTube star, Amazon will push for e-scooter safety warnings in the U.K. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 11:00:31 +0000 Amazon, the global e-commerce giant, will ask electronic scooter manufacturers to make clear in their online listings that their devices cannot be used on public roads. Full Article
ma Ever wonder how much tech workers get paid in your town? This map might have the answer. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2019 11:00:09 +0000 Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Business.org looked at 100 metro areas across the United States to rank average tech salaries. Full Article
ma Amazon’s autonomous robots have started delivering packages in a new location: Southern California By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 19:30:22 +0000 After nearly eight months of knowledge-gathering street tests and thousands of successful deliveries, Amazon has announced that its delivery robots have begun delivering packages to customers in Irvine, Calif. Full Article
ma Three years ago it could barely walk. Now Atlas the humanoid robot is doing gymnastics. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 12:00:20 +0000 Three years ago it was barely walking. Now, Atlas, the humanoid robot from Boston Dynamics is performing gymnastic routines that mimic professional athletes. Full Article
ma Istanbul’s new airport is one of the world’s largest. A fleet of humanoid robots is helping passengers find their way around. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 10:00:26 +0000 How do you help millions of passengers navigate one of the world's largest airports? In Turkey, the answer is a fleet of humanoid robots. Full Article
ma Caltech’s latest creation: A hovering, bird-like robot that could someday explore Mars By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 18:20:21 +0000 Researchers at Caltech have unveiled a complex new robot with the ability move between flight and walking on two legs. The machine unique design was inspired by birds. Full Article
ma This robotic hand learned to solve a Rubik’s Cube on its own — just like a human. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 22:43:10 +0000 The goal, researchers say, was to create a robot that learns the way humans do — through trial and error. Eventually, those robots could be used to complete tasks — in a warehouse or perhaps on the surface of a new planet — with more autonomy. Full Article
ma Wanted: ‘Friendly’ human face for global army of humanoid robots. Apply within. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 16:01:10 +0000 A British firm claims it has been hired by a mysterious robotics company to find the perfect face for a new fleet of humanoid robots. Full Article
ma Tired of long lines? A Canadian grocery chain debuts Smart Carts with self-checkout. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 15:57:05 +0000 A Canadian grocery chain says its introducing a fleet of intelligent grocery carts that scan and weigh products as customers place them in the cart. Full Article
ma The future of autonomous delivery may be unfolding in an unlikely place: Suburban Houston By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 12:00:57 +0000 For months now, Nuro’s robotically piloted vehicles have been quietly delivering groceries to restaurants and homes around Houston, the vehicles’ sensors mapping the city as they go. Full Article
ma Walmart teams with Nuro’s robot cars to deliver groceries in Houston By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 17:34:08 +0000 Walmart, the nation's largest employer, announced a partnership with Nuro, a Silicon Valley startup called this week. The two companies will begin delivering groceries to customers in Houston this year using autonomous vehicles. Full Article
ma Alabama is still more likely to lose the national title than win it By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Oct 2018 18:50:00 +0000 People are talking about some College Football Playoff scenarios as though they're certainties. That needs to stop. As good as the Tide are, the odds are still not in their favor. (Yet.) Full Article