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Recently, Screen Rant had the opportunity to attend a screening of Netflix’s new film Paddleton. It stars Mark Duplas (Micheal) and Ray Ramono (Andy) as two misfit neighbors that build a strong unexpected bond through a game they have created that set out on an emotional journey when Michael is diagnosed with terminal cancer. The film becomes a very deep look at relationships, that inadvertently redefines healthy alternative views of masculinity and how friendships and life long bonds can be created and fortified....

Disney head Alan Horn and Sony head Tom Rothman recently spoke about the struggle between the two studios in reaching a deal for the future of the Spider-Man franchise and how the media attention surrounding it complicated matters. Ever since Tom Holland’s version of Peter Parker appeared in 2016’s Captain America: Civil War, he has become an integral part of the MCU, as well as a fan favorite. Disney and Sony established a deal that allowed the web-slinger to join the Disney-based MCU while still remaining under Sony’s ownership....

Walt Disney Pictures has been busy creating new content to premiere in theaters and on the upcoming Disney+ streaming service. While some of the company’s latest films will be released in just a couple of weeks, others won’t hit the screens until 2021 and beyond. We’re here to look at both the quickly approaching movies and the ones that are still waiting on a release date. More specifically, we’re narrowing in on Disney’s upcoming live-action films....

Detroit makes for a disturbing and unnerving portrayal of real historical events, but has less success as a work of sociopolitical commentary. Following an early morning police raid on an unlicensed weekend drinking club located on 12th Street in Detroit, Michigan, on July 23rd, 1967, the public disorder in response to the raid gives rise to violent and destructive riots over the five days thereafter. The city of Detroit is placed under a curfew during that period of time, as Michigan’s National Guard begins patrolling its streets and locals spend their time either decrying the actions of the police and government or trying to keep their heads down, while carrying on with their own day-to-day-lives....

Early this month I reported that accessory makers were planning on tapping into the Apple Watch’s hidden port for battery straps and faster charging. Not only would that allow companies to avoid having to design a solution with the magnetic, inductive charging system Apple is using, it also meant they wouldn’t have to workaround the sensors on the back of the watch. Now, the company that first announced plans to use the hidden port, Reserve Strap, has posted a video showing faster charging using the port vs Apple’s charger:...

If your ABAP program demands user input , Dialog programming is used. In this tutorial you will learn: Difference between Report and Dialog Programs Sample transaction processing in Dialog Programming Components of Dialog Program A user dialog is any form of interaction between the user and the program and could be any of the following Entering data Choosing a menu item Clicking a button Clicking or double clicking an entry...

In this tutorial, we will differentiate between process and program, and learn: What is Program in OS? What is Process? Features of Program Features of Process What is the Difference between Program and Process? Features of Program A program is a passive entity. It stores a group of instructions to be executed. Various processes may be related to the same program. A user may run multiple programs where the operating systems simplify its internal programmed activities like memory management....

Beginning with Windows 10 Anniversary Update (version 1607), Microsoft Edge loads a welcome page the first time you launch it. The page shows you new features in the browser as well as tips on how to use it. While this “First Run page” can be helpful to new users, it’s annoying seeing it every time you do a clean install or get a new feature update. Here’s a look at how to stop the welcome page from displaying if you’re running Windows 10 Creators Update (version 1703) or higher....

Data is always interpreted, by a human or machine, to derive meaning. So, data is meaningless. Data contains numbers, statements, and characters in a raw form. What is Information? Information is a set of data which is processed in a meaningful way according to the given requirement. Information is processed, structured, or presented in a given context to make it meaningful and useful. It is processed data which includes data that possess context, relevance, and purpose....

The first trailer for Disney’s Artemis Fowl is now available, giving fans their first look at the long-awaited adaptation of Eoin Colfer’s children series. In it, audiences are shown just a taste of how the film mixes magical fantasy with high-tech gadgetry, promising a movie that will blur the lines between fantasy adventure and sci-fi thriller. The film, like the books, tells the story of the 12-year old genius, Artemis Fowl (Ferdia Shaw), descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds, and the hidden race of faeries with whom he must do battle if he hopes to discover any information about his father’s mysterious disappearance....

Disney today announced that the Disney+ (Disney Plus) streaming service will launch in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland earlier than initially announced. The new date for Disney+ in Europe is March 24. The company has also confirmed pricing. Plans will be available for £5.99 / 6.99 euros per month, or £59.99 / 69.99 euros per year. Disney+ joins the streaming race with a healthy catalog of older TV shows and movies from the libraries of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic....

Walt Disney Studios has seen success in recent years with live-action adaptations of their animated classics. Kenneth Branagh’s Cinderella stayed true to the story of the 1950 animated feature, and earned a sizable box office haul with a $543 million worldwide gross. Last year’s The Jungle Book, directed by Jon Favreau, helped Disney break box office records in 2016 with its worldwide total of $966 million. Plus, both Cinderella and The Jungle Book earned positive reviews from critics and casual moviegoers alike as well....

Lack of truly diverse and inclusive businesses and brands is no new concept, but in 2018, the topic has risen to the forefront of headlines, conversations and social feeds everywhere. More than ever, we’re seeing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) leaders across the tech industry step up to social to start an open dialogue about holding themselves and the companies they work for to higher standards, building better brands from diversity of perspective and ultimately creating workplaces in which every employee can personally and professionally thrive....

Racial and Gender Inequalities Influencer Report 2022: Notable Highlights 58.3% of influencers feel they have faced discrimination 47.73% believed they had suffered from gender discrimination 58.4% of respondents who faced discrimination had it occur on TikTok 80%+ of Macro-Influencers face discrimination 21.75% of influencers claim discrimination based on their physical features. This is highest for macro- and mega-influencers, e.g., fat-shaming and personal abuse in comments on their videos and posts There is a strong belief that social media platforms ask their moderators to suppress particular views and content, particularly those that diverge from what they consider the norm, and as a result, more than 70% of influencers feel that some of their posts failed to get the expected exposure...

Disney is joining the streaming game with new service Disney+, set to launch on November 12, 2019, and the studio is bringing a big lineup of original TV shows and movies to the table. From Star Wars shows like The Mandalorian and The Clone Wars to Marvel Cinematic Universe spinoffs such as Falcon and Winter Soldier, Disney is planning to spend $500 million on original Disney+ content in 2019 alone....

As anticipated, Disney this evening offered the closest look at yet at the upcoming Disney+ streaming service. The company previewed the standalone Disney+ application, while also offering details on bundling and more. First, Disney teased that users will “likely” be able to secure a discount if they subscribe to some combination of its three streaming services – including Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. The idea of a bundle with Hulu is particularly interesting....

The Disney parks are some of the most attended theme parks in the world, and one of the reasons that they remain that way is because the company constantly updates them with changes and new additions. With the parks being open 365 days a year, there is a constant change going on every time you enter a park. Whether it is a brand new theme park ride, a restaurant, or a new show and parade, Disney is always making tweaks to the parks to make sure they’re the best in the world....

Update: We attended the Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout grand opening! As a brand, The Walt Disney Company is currently stronger than ever. Their animated feature films like Finding Dory and Moana are big hits at the box office, almost 80 years after Walt Disney Pictures first began. And even their live-action remakes of Disney classics, like this year’s Beauty and the Beast are bringing new life to old favorites....

A fan dying of cancer got to see Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker early thanks to Disney. The final chapter in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, The Rise of Skywalker brings back new school heroes Rey, Poe, Finn, Rose and others while also reaching into the past to resurrect the most evil of all Star Wars villains, Emperor Palpatine. Though Disney chose to reveal Palpatine’s involvement in Rise of Skywalker with an early trailer tease, the exact nature of his role is not yet known....

Disney TV’s massive lineup for San Diego Comic-Con 2019 features a lot of Fox television shows. Disney began showing interest in buying 20th Century Fox as early as 2017, but it took several years of tedious complications and legal challenges for the deal to happen. However in March, Fox completed its distribution of shares, more or less making the acquisition complete. Now that Disney owns Fox, it also means it owns Fox properties, in particular, some of the most popular shows on TV....