en How Carrie Fisher’s role was woven into ‘Rise of Skywalker’ By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Dec 2019 12:00:21 +0000 It was "heartbreaking" not to have Fisher on set for the new Star Wars film, says director J.J. Abrams. Full Article
en Will ‘Avengers: Endgame’ get a best picture Oscar nom? Here are four reasons it’ll probably get snubbed. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 11:00:48 +0000 DC's "Joker" may have the edge on Marvel. Full Article
en ‘Joker,’ explained: How the movie went from divisive debut to Oscars darling By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 18:48:48 +0000 The Joaquin Phoenix movie earned 11 Academy Award nominations Monday, distancing itself from the doubters. Full Article
en Cartoonists are having a tougher time with Trump’s impeachment than with Clinton’s. Except when it’s easier. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 12:00:55 +0000 Cartoonists who have lampooned both administrations take aim differently now. Full Article
en Sketch artists at the impeachment trial are capturing scenes that the cameras cannot By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Jan 2020 12:00:21 +0000 The scenes they draw include a senator seemingly falling asleep. Full Article
en Five things we’d like to see in a revamped Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney Plus By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:22:44 +0000 The Force was reportedly not with the original scripts of the anticipated show. Full Article
en The VR experience in ‘The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners’ prevents it from being just a zombie cliche By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 19:23:28 +0000 It's difficult to count the number of video games in which someone is standing around a corner clutching a weapon and waiting for their mortal enemy to pass. But until recently it wasn't possible to physically experience that scenario. Full Article
en He endured 20 surgeries after the Charlie Hebdo shooting — and is still trying to reckon with his survival By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 18:25:10 +0000 “I can’t go back,” says Philippe Lançon, who wrote a memoir about his recovery from the massacre. Full Article
en Harley Quinn’s flailing ‘Birds of Prey’ suddenly changes its title By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 18:36:17 +0000 The film grossed only $33 million in its domestic debut. Full Article
en Baby Yoda toys are finally arriving. Sure, they missed the holidays — but at least that prevented spoilers. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 12:00:27 +0000 Products for the popular character from the Disney Plus hit "The Mandalorian" are about to hit stores. Full Article
en 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
en ‘The Longing’: Patience (and lots of it) is required, but it’s worth every minute By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 19:23:00 +0000 Every so often a game like this comes along that is so audacious it reminds us of how conventional and pedestrian many of the games are by comparison. Full Article
en The missing parents in seven Pixar movies, ranked by emotional impact By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 11:00:39 +0000 A deceased dad in the new "Onward" echoes some of Pixar's most moving moments involving absent relatives. Full Article
en This new Biden cartoon captures the shift in the Democratic race — and is now a bumper sticker By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2020 12:00:35 +0000 Pulitzer-winning cartoonist Mike Luckovich had a middle-of-the-night inspiration after Super Tuesday. Full Article
en ‘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
en ‘Ori and the Will of the Wisps’ is an enjoyable sequel, but doesn’t build the original’s energy By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 17:00:57 +0000 You can expect more abilities, a larger map, and more colors from 'Ori and the Will of the Wisps' than in the first., but the hope was to see a touch of subversion to its formula instead of straitlaced augmentation. Full Article
en Fan conventions are being postponed amid covid-19 concerns — but Comic-Con is still a go By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 21:48:45 +0000 Big fan-culture events in Florida and California have just been postponed. May's Awesome Con D.C. takes a wait-and-see approach. Full Article
en 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
en ‘Doom Eternal’ is crushingly hard and blisteringly engaging By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 15:06:09 +0000 “Doom Eternal” is a challenging, engaging shooter that caters to one’s predatorial impulses. It will keep you on your toes. Full Article
en ‘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
en Seven ‘Twilight Zone’ episodes that are eerily timely during the coronavirus pandemic By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 11:00:44 +0000 "The Twilight Zone" delved into how human behavior changes in times of crisis. Full Article
en ‘Half-Life: Alyx’: The most exhilarating VR adventure game to date By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:50:26 +0000 "Half Life: Alyx" will transport you to an incredibly vivid science fiction world. Full Article
en 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
en ‘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
en 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
en ‘Resident Evil 3’: Great graphics and good level design, but it’s still the zombie apocalypse By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 19:51:35 +0000 The true star of “Resident Evil 3” is its supurb graphics engine. Full Article
en Newspaper comics hardly ever feature black women as artists. But two new voices have arrived. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000 Steenz and Bianca Xunise have entered a field that has long overlooked the voices of African American women. Full Article
en ‘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
en 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
en How ‘The Clone Wars’ turned Ahsoka Tano into a legendary Star Wars character By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 10:00:40 +0000 "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" is coming to an end on Disney Plus, but voice actress Ashley Eckstein helped assure that Ahsoka will live on. Full Article
en The Grim Reaper shows up often in pandemic cartoons — whether to provoke or provide dark humor By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 10:00:49 +0000 Some cartoonists try to deliver a political shock. Others want to deliver levity in this trying time. Full Article
en 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
en News24.com | Pirates kidnap 6 crewmen from 2 fishing boats off Gabon: source By www.news24.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:20:38 +0200 Pirates have attacked two fishing vessels near the Gabonese capital Libreville, abducting six crewmen, a source close to the Gabonese government told AFP. Full Article
en 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
en News24.com | Egypt reopens slowly to revive pandemic-hit economy By www.news24.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 10:05:10 +0200 Egypt's economy had just started to recover after years of political turmoil and militant attacks when the coronavirus crisis hit, impacting especially its vital tourism sector. Full Article
en News24.com | Virus patients protest in north Nigeria By www.news24.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 14:23:24 +0200 A group of coronavirus patients staged a protest outside an isolation centre in northern Nigeria to demand increased medical attention and food, officials and residents have said. Full Article
en 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
en 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
en Anti-lockdown protest broken up by police in London By news.sky.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:34:00 +0100 Police made a number of arrests and issued fines as they broke up a small anti-lockdown protest in central London. Full Article
en One leader looks hell-bent on turning COVID-19 into a catastrophe By news.sky.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:42:00 +0100 If Belarus was already in the grip of a public health crisis, its president looks hell-bent on turning COVID-19 into a catastrophe for the country. Full Article
en UK to bring in two-week quarantine for air passengers By news.sky.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:40:00 +0100 Air passengers arriving in Britain will soon have to quarantine for a fortnight as part of a move to avoid a second peak of the coronavirus. Full Article
en Is Facebook’s new Libra currency a play to become the world’s banker? By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 13:10:09 +0000 The goal is to provide financial services to billions of people around the world, including those who lack access to banking. Full Article
en Children battling cancer can’t always express their feelings. Now a robotic duck is doing it for them. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 12:00:37 +0000 Known as “My Special Aflac Duck,” the robot is merging play with tools that help doctors do their jobs. Full Article
en Google’s balloon project has a new test: Providing Internet access to ‘mountainous villagers’ in Kenya By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2019 20:43:31 +0000 Loon — an Internet-providing balloon service owned by Alphabet, Google’s parent company — will give “mountain villagers” in Kenya the opportunity to purchase 4G service. Full Article
en A hit-and-run scooter crash nearly killed him. Now he’s fighting for the data that could reveal the rider’s identity. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 17:32:19 +0000 A Chicago cyclist was injured by an electric scooter rider who fled the scene. Now he's gone to court to get the city's scooter companies to turn over personal information about their riders and their history. Full Article
en 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
en Researchers just created a robotic lens that can be controlled by the eyes By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 20:22:11 +0000 A team of researchers at the University of California at San Diego have created a soft robotic lens that responds to eye movements. Full Article
en 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
en It’s never been easier to avoid walking. A cargo-carrying robot might change that. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:00:56 +0000 A new robot from a Boston start-up is designed to make walking easier by carrying your belongings for you. Full Article
en 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