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PlayStation’s View of E3 and their Plans for the Future of Games

Effectively, Sony sees games heading toward a place where consumers no longer care what console/platform they’re playing on as long as the game is what is wanted. This means that while the company is still trying to keep their own brand on top, they see the need to start cooperating with other companies to create a better industry.

“The Umbrella Academy” Is the Superhero Show We Didn’t Know We Needed

A few decades ago, women all over the world gave birth at the same time, despite not being pregnant moments before, to babies with extraordinary gifts.

From Stage To Screen: Broadway Representation In Hollywood

With directors casting more actors from a musical theater background, it’s quite possible that some of the familiar faces on your favorite TV shows and movies may have worked on the Great White Way before walking the Hollywood red carpet.

Netflix’s Realistic and Hilarious “Sex Education”

While there are many forgettable shows that are hard to swallow — no pun intended — “Sex Education” comes as a palate cleanser; it is funny, yet serious in its tackling of social issues.

Apex Legends: A Surprise to Be Sure, But a Welcome One

“Apex Legends” is a new “Battle Royale” game, developed by Respawn Entertainment. The game was released on Feb. 4 as a free-to-play game for the Xbox one, PlayStation 4, and PC. It takes place in the same universe as the developer’s prior AAA game, “Titanfall.” Though the aesthetics may share the DNA of its predecessors, the game differs greatly in terms of gameplay.

Weezer’s “Teal Album:” A Fun Romp through Blasts from the Past

Weezer’s “Teal Album” had a surprise release on Jan. 23, and the tracklist is just as surprising as its drop.

Krysta Rodriguez And Scott Barnhardt Come Back To Their OC Roots

Orange County School of the Arts alumni Krysta Rodriguez and Scott Barnhardt returned to Orange County on Jan. 27 to perform their cabaret “Coming Home” at the Irvine Barclay Theater.

Reforming The Digitized Experience: MFA Thesis Exhibition explores “Terms of Use”

Shortly after entering the exhibit, an unusual proposition was presented by the Archive of Privatized Experience: volunteer to check in your phone for the duration of your time in the exhibit and get paid.

From Claire Trevor To Broadway: Justin Keats’ Career After Graduation

A few years after he graduated from UCI’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts, Justin Keats’ phone rang in an audition waiting room in New York City.

How “You” Has Thrilled its way to a second season

The psychological thriller “You” has become one of the biggest television series on Netflix since its release last December.

“Roma”: Alfonso Cuaron’s Tribute to his Homeland and its People

“Roma” is an emotional and powerful Netflix distributed period drama set in the 1970’s Roma neighbourhood of Mexico City. It is a touching tribute from director Alfonso Cuaron, who received a Golden Globe for Best Director of a Motion Picture for the film, to the Oaxacan caretaker who helped raise him.

Warner/Chapell Music Group Claim Youtuber’s $100,000+ Fan Film Revenue

YouTuber StarWarsTheory’s fan film “Vader Shards of the Past,” was copyright claimed by Warner/Chappell Music (a Disney music publishing company) on Jan. 14. Essentially, this meant that they would be adding advertisements to the free movie, and all the revenue made from it would go to Disney.

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