The Flash is said to take inspiration from the Flashpoint comic book storyline, but director Andy Muschietti says it will not be the Flashpoint fans may expect. Several bombshells have altered the course of how the film will adapt the storyline, with two Batmen being featured in the film in some capacity. A few months ago, Michael Keaton joined the cast of The Flash to return as the 1989 version of Batman....
Tourism should always sustain and enhance the distinctive geographical character of a place, and that requires cooperation from tourists. The first time I heard about ‘geotourism’ was last summer, while traveling in Alberta. I picked up a map of the Rocky Mountains at a tourist information center. Made by National Geographic, the “Crown of the Continent” map doubled as a geotourism guidebook, explaining where to go and how to have the most eco-minded, sustainable, local experience possible in the region....
One effective method of gardening in a spot with subpar soil is to build a raised bed, and as these videos show, they can also be built from scraps, and in a way that allows the garden beds to water themselves. Trying to grow food in a spot with low quality soil is a fairly common gardening challenge, especially in backyards of new constructed homes, where any topsoil has been scraped off before the construction begins....
The phrase Net-zero energy or Zero-carbon has always troubled me. I have noted that I can make my tent net-zero energy if I have enough money for solar panels, but that’s not necessarily a sustainable model. Others have been troubled by the concept as well; Passive House consultant Bronwyn Barry writes in the NYPH blog: " I’m betting that our currently mythical ‘Net Zero Energy Homes’ – however one defines that empty integer – will be buried in a marketing graveyard somewhere....
After receiving hate over the ousting of Henry Cavill as DC’s big-screen Superman, DC Studios head James Gunn clapped back at fans yet again. Gunn and his co-CEO Peter Safran are in the process of putting together their plan for the new DC Universe (DCU), with the full unveil set to happen in a matter of days. But it has not been all sunshine and rainbows since the pair took over Warner Bros....
One of the most anticipated projects coming from the DC Universe is the semi-reboot of The Suicide Squad featuring a stacked ensemble with the likes of Idris Elba as Bloodsport, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, and John Cena as Peacemaker. The two-hour and 14 minutes, R-rated film features the style and of director and writer James Gunn (of Guardians of the Galaxy fame) and is set to release in theaters and on HBO Max simultaneously....
Only a few short days remain until Marvel Studios returns to the theatrical game with director Sam Raimi’s efforts on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. This historic MCU solo outing is already set to be one of the franchise’s most impactful stories, and with spoilers coming in marketing material, the hype for its debut grows seemingly by the day. Now that Doctor Strange 2 is so close to release, fans are diving deep into past movies to prepare for all the potential characters and stories that could drive this new one forward....
Through the years, Marvel Studios has been creating steps to reduce spoilers from leaking. Secret Invasion actor Kingsley Ben-Adir previously revealed that the studio is training actors “not to talk” about the project, indicating that the protocols are now leveling up. In addition, Marvel also took a historic step ahead of the worldwide premiere of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, when its official social media accounts disabled replies and comments to prevent fans from spoiling the movie....
Three years after Disney completed its acquisition of Fox, Marvel Studios has finally begun to plant the seeds for the arrival of the X-Men as Ms. Marvel revealed Kamala Khan as the MCU’s first. The wait may have proven more than many hoped, as there were early theories some could arrive as soon as Avengers: Endgame, but the studio has clearly been eager to take its time. Even though the first mentions of the X-Men in the MCU have only just begun with Ms....
The next Disney+ series by Marvel Studios is none other than Moon Knight. The show stars Oscar Isaac’s Steven Grant as he starts to experience troublesome events that begin to make him believe he is going insane; which is understandable. Who wouldn’t think the same when one seemingly develops an alternate persona who goes out in a moon-inspired costume to dole out justice for an Egyptian God? The leading character isn’t the only important part of the upcoming project....
Despite its name, this enormous spider is a gentle giant of sorts. The Goliath birdeater spider (Theraphosa blondi) can have a leg span of 11 inches. Only the giant huntsman spider has a longer leg span. But T. blondi beats out every other spider for mass, weighing up to 6 ounces. Imagine holding this eight-legged, dinner plate-sized creature in your hand! The species has poor eyesight and relies on the hairs on its legs and abdomen to sense what’s going on around it....
Following a change in leadership at Warner Bros., a key actor from Shazam! has teased the hero’s part in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s ten-year plan for the DCU, which is said to mirror Marvel Studios’ approach.Shazam!, which was realized in 2019, landed with strong positive reactions amongst both fans and critics. However, since then, there hasn’t been any official word on when the hero might crossover with the wider DC universe....
After what felt like a lifetime of waiting due to countless teases and leaks over the past year, MCU fans are taking in the best and brightest moments of Spider-Man: No Way Home as it debuts in theaters worldwide. Bringing together three generations of the web-slinger’s history in one movie, No Way Home already appears to be exceeding expectations at every level. This movie took some major risks by including five of Spider-Man’s classic villains from Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man trilogy and both of Andrew Garfield’s The Amazing Spider-Man movies....
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier are already bursting to the brim with new characters introduced to the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe. These include characters mostly on the villain front, with new terrorist organizations like ULTIMATUM and maybe even the formation of The Thunderbolts to oppose Sam and Bucky. Daniel Brühl’s Zemo and Georges St-Pierre’s Batroc the Leaper are already returning in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. However, there are years worth of older characters that could see a return in the streaming series....
In his 1966 book The Bathroom, Alexander Kira goes on at great length at how useless toilet paper is at actually cleaning our rear ends. He quotes a British study that found that 44% of men had stained underwear, and concludes that “we are primarily concerned with the appearance of cleanliness… What we cannot see or directly experience or what others cannot readily see, we ignore.” He recommended the use of a bidet, but regretted that in North America, it was almost unknown or identified with sexual immorality....
Why build a round house? Because of the magic of Pi, or πR2 to be precise. A circle encloses the largest area for a given amount of perimeter, reducing the amount of material needed. Why Round? R. Buckminster Fuller explains it best in this short video, found on the wonderful website Round houses: Architecture, notes and musings. When asked “Why a round house?” Bucky answers: They Offer Plenty of Fresh Air There is lots of fresh air; “The ventilator, on top, can induce a complete air change every six minutes....
While Warner Bros.’ slate of DC projects grew significantly smaller throughout 2022, the same can’t be said for Matt Reeves’ take on Gotham City following The Batman’s blockbuster release this past March. In addition to booking a spin-off series starring Colin Farrel’s Penguin and a sequel for Reeves’ The Batman, Warner Bros. signed a deal with the director and his production company which was described as “an open invitation” for Reeves “to go wherever his interests take him....
Hummingbird feeders are hard to miss. They’re designed that way to entice hummingbirds to visit. But it’s easy to forget about maintaining the feeder. Sure, you refill it, but do you clean it? If not, are you doing more harm than good for the tiny birds? Rest a little easy if you’re lax about cleaning it. A study led by researchers at the University of California, Davis, finds that hummingbird feeders probably aren’t the source of pathogens that could harm the birds or even other animals, but you should still clean the feeder on a regular basis....
Not much is known about the sequel to Black Panther, aside from Namor potentially being the villain, along with a potential conflict between Wakanda and Europe. It’s also unlikely that fans will see a return of Michael B. Jordan’s Killmonger, but the actor has said he’s more than willing to return for the right reasons. Filming for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is about to begin with plans already made to shoot in Worcester, Massachusetts this summer....
The number of people walking out their front doors, tent in hand, to go camping is on the rise. According to the Statistics Portal, camping has risen from more than 41 million campers hitting the trail in 2008 to nearly 45.5 million in 2014. Wanderlust and a focus on the great outdoors in popular social media platforms like Instagram have more people than ever searching for some time in nature, away from the bustle of daily life and among the flora and fauna....
