‘Attack on Titan’ is getting a live-action #Hollywood movie

‘Attack on Titan’ is getting a live-action #Hollywood movie

Attack on Titan is getting a Hollywood remake. Well, it had to happen someday. The apocalyptic manga/anime series is a massive international hit, spawning tons of tie-ins and in, Japan, a duo of live-action movies. But those films didn’t connect with mainstream audiences overseas, which explains why Warner Bros. is forging ahead with a new adaptation. Based on … Read more

Seattle introduces ‘swatting’ protection measures—but does it go far enough?

Seattle introduces ‘swatting’ protection measures—but does it go far enough?

The Seattle Police Department just launched new safety measures to protect streamers and online personalities from “swatting,” or when a perpetrator phones a fake 911 call in order to send heavily armed police officers to an innocent person’s house. But some internet users think Seattle law enforcement’s solutions place too much onus on the victim and not enough … Read more

Alec Baldwin to play Trump-inspired version of Batman’s dad in Joker movie

Alec Baldwin to play Trump-inspired version of Batman’s dad in Joker movie

The upcoming Joker spinoff movie has a unique ability to make superhero fans stop in their tracks and ask: “Wait, what?” After casting Joaquin Phoenix as the title character, the latest update is that Alec Baldwin will play Thomas Wayne—although probably not a familiar version of the character. Directed by The Hangover‘s Todd Philips, Joker is set in the 1980s with a gritty, mature tone. … Read more