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How Marvel Unified Its Movie Universe (And Why That Won’t Be Easy for DC)

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As reported on Wired. BY ADAM ROGERS Kevin Feige. Photo: Ariel Zambelich/WIRED   In the midst of the massive geek Mecca that is San Diego Comic-Con, the big Marvel Studios movie panel had all the theater of a presidential campaign rally. Tom Hiddleston appeared in costume as Loki, the bad guy from Thor, and rallied the crowd in character. Then: so many movie stars, including the full casts of the upcoming Captain America sequel and Guardians of the Galaxy. And just…

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Oculus Rift Plus Motion Controls Make Shooting Almost Too Realistic

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As reported on Wired. BY RYAN RIGNEY The Oculus Rift virtual reality headset display is still without a release date, but early versions have alreadyblown us away with the device’s ability to immerse wearers in virtual worlds. But there’s still a big question facing the team at Oculus: What is virtual reality input? Right now, you can play games while wearing the Oculus headset while seated in front of your keyboard and mouse, or while holding a…

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Shark Week bites: Discovery criticized for hugely misleading documentary

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As reported on The Verge. By Jacob Kastrenakes The megalodon was real, but the movie is fake    Viewers have rallied around the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week for decades over its unabashed love of science and its glorification of violent sea creatures. But this year’s event, which kicked off last night with the documentary Megalodon: The Monster Shark That Lives, may have committed a cardinal sin: lying to viewers about sharks.   THE REAL MEGALODON WAS MASSIVE…

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Ashton Kutcher And Josh Gad On The Making Of JOBS

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As reported on TechCrunch. by JORDAN CROOK On August 16, Steve Jobs biopic “JOBS” will hit theaters nationwide. The movie follows the story of a young Jobs deciding to start Apple, building the world’s first personal computer out of his garage, and going on to lose the company he built only to be asked to take the helm once again, years later. Ashton Kutcher, who took on the role of Jobs and even ended up in the hospital along…

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Your Favorite Movies Laid Out as Vintage Treasure Maps

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As reported on Wired. BY VALENTINA PALLADINO   If you are both a movie buff and a map addict, this is going to be fun. These wonderfully detailed maps show character journeys and iconic locations in some classic adventure movies. Can you guess which movie each map represents? The map above is relatively easy to decipher, but some on the following pages are more challenging. We’ve got all the answers below, hidden by our anti-spoiler…

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The Art And Science Of YouTube Networks

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As reported on TechCrunch. by RYAN LAWLER Over the last several years, we’ve seen a growing proliferation of multichannel networks (MCNs) pop up on YouTube, all of which are seeking to aggregate channels and audience in an effort to boost viewership and better monetize the videos that creators make. While the end goal — more viewers, more money — is the same for each of them, how they get to that place can differ significantly. I…

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Netflix Max hands-on: Jellyvision’s take on your movie queue

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As reported on Engadget. By Sean Buckley Being a Netflix subscriber is almost like being cursed — sure, you have access to untold troves of streaming TV shows and films, but how do you choose what to watch? The burden of choice weighs heavily on the indecisive Netflix user, trapping them in a labyrinth of enticing categories, familiar recommendations and episode backlogs. Admit it, you don’t know jack about picking out a good flick, which is exactly why Netflix created…

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Lucas And Spielberg Predict “Massive Implosion” Of Hollywood Caused By Tech Industry

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As reported on TechCrunch. by GREG BARTO George Lucas and Steven Spielberg aren’t so bullish on the future of the film industry. At a talk at USC, the pair agreed that it’s on track to have a “massive implosion”. At the core of their argument: there just isn’t enough time in the day for consumers to support all the films released in theaters. Films are competing with all the content and options that the Internet provides. Studios in Hollywood…

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Netflix Will Launch Multiple User Profiles This Summer To Keep Your Recommendations Pristine

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As reported on TechCrunch. by CATHERINE SHU It’s a nuisance many Netflix users are familiar with–you log-on to watch something from the Criterion Collection, only to find that your recommendations are now littered with “Dora The Explorer” or “Say Yes To The Dress” because someone in your household with less erudite tastes in streaming entertainment used your account. Fortunately, Netflix Vice President of Product Innovation Todd Yellinconfirmed at E3 that Netflix will launch separate profiles for people sharing one…

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Ecstasy for my eardrums: tripping through the addictive psychedelia of million-dollar hi-fi

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As reported on The Verge. By Trent Wolbe I had a fever, and the only solution was more high end Yesterday I chronicled a skeptical vision quest through the realm of high-end audio appreciation. It brought me to one of the darkest corners of the High End hi-fi trade show in Munich. I found myself in a room surrounded by silver-haired purists in front of a bespoke rig by Pioneer subsidiary TAD Labs. I took a seat near…

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