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The latest Star Wars streaming show out of the gate is none other than Andor. The first season of the much-hyped series will premiere this Wednesday with three episodes and is already making waves.Set roughly 15 years after the events of Revenge of the Sith, Andor centers on its title character, Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor, and his adventures prior to 2016’s Rogue One. And given the time period in which the show has been set, fans can surely expect references to various other Star Wars properties, seeing as how the show is meant to bridge the gap between the original and prequel trilogies....

Matt Reeves’ The Batman isn’t the only DC film bringing the Caped Crusader to the big screen next year. The Flash starring Ezra Miller as Barry Allen looks to usher in the DC multiverse as the Scarlet Speedster won’t only face a darker version of himself, but also Ben Affleck’s and Michael Keaton’s versions of Batman. Directed by Andy Muschietti, Barry Allen’s long-awaited solo film looks to follow the “Flashpoint” comic book storyline, meaning fans will see the hero flashing through time as well as universes; and apparently, the film intends to visit Allen’s own past as well....

The Mandalorian is one of the biggest things to happen to the Star Wars franchise in a long time. In fact, one could argue that the show’s success is even more impactful than the entire sequel trilogy, specially given the general reception of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. It’s success only grew more so with its second season, as the show started to expand into further reaches of Star Wars continuity....

It’s no secret that Obi-Wan Kenobi is one of the most anticipated Disney+ series under the Star Wars banner. This is especially true after the reveal that it will explore the adventures of Ewan McGregor’s titular Jedi Master after the gut-wrenching events of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. Directed by The Mandalorian’s Deborah Chow, Obi-Wan Kenobi will take place ten years after the events of Order 66, diving deep into the character’s on-the-run status from the dangerous Empire....

kisforkate/CC BY-SA 2.0 After our report on a study giving insights into how to minimize the risk of toxic vegetables from urban gardens, TreeHugger reader Craig wrote to ask: Craig wants to test the soils on high ground and compare the results with the tests of soils in the valley that channels runoff from roads – where the wild blackberries may be less brain food than drain fruit. It sounds like a great project!...

Bottled water is healthy water — or so marketers would have us believe. Just look at the labels or the bottled water ads: deep, pristine pools of spring water; majestic alpine peaks; healthy, active people gulping down icy bottled water between biking in the park and a trip to the yoga studio. In reality, bottled water is just water. That fact isn’t stopping people from buying a lot of it. Estimates variously place worldwide bottled water sales at between $50 and $100 billion each year, with the market expanding at the startling annual rate of 7 percent....

It’s a form of travel that is socially distant, cheap, and well-ventilated. Travel will look different once this pandemic concludes. I suspect many people will feel repulsed by the idea of getting on a plane, of being in close proximity to so many strangers for a prolonged period of time. Interest in cruises will collapse because they feel more like floating petri dishes than luxurious escapes. Even famous tourist destinations that are chronically crowded, like the Trevi Fountain and the Louvre Museum, are less appealing than ever – because is seeing it really worth the risk of infection?...

They are planning an electric car platform that they can build faster and cheaper. But will we ever trust them again? Two years ago, Volkswagen revealed its plans for electric cars with its Modular Electrification Toolkit (MEB). They said, “The MEB is being specifically developed to make the manufacture of electric vehicles more efficient — and potentially less expensive — in the long term. The MEB will allow Volkswagen to produce electric vehicles with a more systematic focus and to cater to increasing demand for electric vehicles....

After The Flash’s start in 2014, nine years later, the DC Comics show is set to come to an end with its final season—one that’ll see the return of John Diggle, Kid Flash, and Arrow himself.For those keeping up with information regarding Grant Gustin’s final hurrah as the Scarlet Speedster, clearly, he will have his hands full in this last season. The trailer for the batch of episodes features the return of basically his entire rough gallery, including a heavy focus on both Reverse Flash and Godspeed....

It’s a moveable feast of cheaper, cooler, greener electricity for building blockchains. Shipping containers are wonderful things that have changed the world; they are secure boxes that can be shipped anywhere through a vast shipping and handling infrastructure of trucks, trains and ships. Blockchains and cryptocurrencies may turn out to be wonderful things; Don and Alex Tapscott suggest that “this new digital ledger of economic transactions can be programmed to record virtually everything of value and importance to humankind....

Marvel movies are CGI-heavy, mainly due to the otherworldly elements and different worlds that almost every project explores. From flying superheroes to unique alien creatures, the MCU has no shortage of characters and planets that can be showcased on screen. While the VFX work of the MCU films is generally praised, some films, such as Black Panther, are criticized for their bad CGI. Despite that, the visual effects department is still one of the main topics being discussed after every project’s release....

As the main canon DC Extended Universe prepares its upcoming run of over a half-dozen new movies for theatrical release, director Zack Snyder and HBO Max are hard at work putting the finishing touches on the much anticipated Snyder Cut of Justice League releasing next year. The four-part movie has been one of the most highly discussed projects ever since it was announced in late Spring 2020, and the hype has grown exponentially after stories released detailing what happened after Joss Whedon took over directing duties....

Shawn Levy is rising to new heights with his directorial efforts on the hit Netflix series Stranger Things along with Deadpool 3 in the MCU, and recently, he shared his reaction to the news that he would join another fan-favorite franchise.Thanks to his impressive resume in Hollywood, which features big-name projects like Stranger Things and Free Guy, Shawn Levy has become a huge name in the directing world. That status grew to new heights when he became Ryan Reynolds’ dream choice to take the job for Marvel Studios’ Deadpool 3, which became a reality only a day after Reynolds uttered those quotes....

Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight is taking the world by storm, one week at a time! Having already released two episodes on Disney+, audiences were introduced to sweet-natured Steven Grant who quickly finds himself in far over his head when he discovers the surprising truth - he’s an alternate personality to a hard-nosed mercenary who also happens to be the avatar of an ancient Egyptian deity. With the ability to call upon an all-white costume and enhanced abilities, Marc Spector and Steven Grant act out Khonshu’s will as his Fist of Vengeance on Earth....

Marvel Studios goes through many stages to get its projects from the planning to post-production stages, and plenty of ideas get lost along the way. Sometimes scenes even go as far as being filmed and edited before creatives realize they don’t belong in the final production. Just days after wrapping up the series, fans have already learned a lot about scenes that were cut from Moon Knight. Oscar Isaac’s Disney+ series has already been revealed to have cut two Marvel crossovers, including a cameo from the Eternals....

Shazam: Fury of the Gods continues to carry forward with the success of the first film, furthering the journey of the lightning-themed hero with leading stars Zachary Levi and Asher Angel in tow. The Shazam! sequel supposedly begins filming soon according to one of the film’s stars, which may have been fast-tracked due to several of the child actors quickly growing up. Another of the film’s actors, Ross Butler, also seems to be signaling an imminent start date for the production, teasing the sequel on his social media....

“Captain America f***s,” and apparently She-Hulk does too. The latest episode of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law showed what fans have been waiting for since the series premiere - Jennifer Walters (played by Tatiana Maslany) finally finding love, and Charlie Cox reprising his role as Daredevil. While the character has been seen going on dates and getting out of each one quickly, she was finally greeted by someone who seems to like her in both Jen and She-Hulk form, Cox’s Matt Murdock....

In some circles, using the term rocket stove will be met with raised eyebrows and a puzzled look, but in permaculture, prepper, and DIY communities, it will be followed by a lively discussion about the merits of these efficient and clean-burning stoves. If you’re not familiar with the concept of a rocket stove, in a nutshell, they burn small diameter sticks (or other biomass) in a high-temperature combustion chamber to ensure virtually complete combustion of the fuel, which not only makes for a cleaner burn, but a more efficient one, and use only about half as much fuel as an open fire....

The end of 2021 ushered in the new era of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that is seemingly focused on the Multiverse. The Tom Holland-led Spider-Man: No Way Home emphasized this tenfold by re-introducing Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Men into the fray, bringing together two decades of Spider-Man films into one epic culmination. Despite these star-studded appearances, however, others were rumored to be joining. A year before No Way Home’s release, Mary Jane Watson actress Kirsten Dunst and Gwen Stacy actress Emma Stone were both said to be returning in the threequel....

A Jedi from Star Wars: The Clone Wars returned in Episode 6 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch on Disney+, adding to the list of Jedi who survived Order 66. For a time, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda were the only known Jedi to have survived the prequel-era event. But in recent years, Lucasfilm has changed that.In addition to 2014’s Star Wars Rebels which introduced audiences to Kanan Jarrus, a Padawan turned Rebel who survived the purge, 2019’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order video game actually made Jedi Padawan survivor Cal Kestis its central character....