The first episode of Star Trek: Picard has sent Trekkies into a whole new galaxy of excitement. Finally, the Trek universe is moving forward and telling new stories of the universe’s future, not just making edits to its history. Fans haven’t seen time move forward in the franchise since DS9’s fateful Dominion War. It’s a hard act to follow, for sure, but it’s wonderful to see how the Federation has evolved, between that war, the loss of Romulus, and the other crises....

With an upcoming sequel, an attraction that replaced one of the most popular rides in Epcot, and legions of merchandise floating about, Frozen is perhaps Disney’s most marketable, and currently most successful movie out there. Though it’s knee-deep in the hoopla now, money and merch do not make a good movie. Because of the Frozen fever phenomenon, several great Disney flicks have practically fallen in its shadow. Don’t believe us? Have a look at these films, some released even a year or more after, that still play second fiddle to Anna and Elsa....

BigCommerce has highlighted eight main strategies an eCommerce store needs to employ to ensure that their SEO strategy is sufficiently in-depth to make them stand out from the competition. These are in the areas of: Keyword research Site architecture based on keyword research On-page SEO Technical SEO Local SEO Content marketing Link building Measuring SEO success Databox defines SEO analytics as being the process of collecting, tracking, and analyzing your marketing data with the core aim of growing your website’s organic traffic....

The Handmaid’s Tale just finished up its third season which, as always, left audiences at the edge of their seat. Margaret Atwood’s famed novel adaptation has been revisited time and time again, but none as effective as the original Hulu series. While the showrunners have Atwood’s penned ideals to thrive off of, the show does much more to find its way into the hearts of modern audiences. It takes viewers with a strong stomach and a sturdy mindset to get through the dire circumstances that surround June in her role as a handmaid....

For the last twenty years, reality shows have been progressively taking up more space on the small screen. An abundance of willing participants and low production costs have inspired showrunners to come up with new variations of the format to fill timeslots. Reality television is also staking a larger claim in the public sphere; it has helped shape how viewers perceive the world and influenced both politics and popular opinions. Even though most know that reality shows are misleading, fans still love to indulge in the fantasies they offer and discuss on-screen conflicts....

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has brought a lot of unique and amazing worlds to life in its movies and TV shows over the years. The advanced African nation of Wakanda showed up in Black Panther. Knowhere was part of Guardians of the Galaxy. Sakaar was in Thor: Ragnarok. Even Titan was shown as part of Avengers: Infinity War. Other amazing worlds were also hinted at, from the Dark Dimension in Doctor Strange to the Nine Realms in the Thor movies....

Trailers are some of the most exciting things about being a fan: they often show up after a long wait, audiences starved for any sort of content while they wait for their beloved movie to come out. The Star Wars franchise even has an entire convention panel dedicated to its trailer drops. Fandom wouldn’t be much without the trailer savants picking apart each and every millisecond of the teaser and analyzing it on the internet....

The Disney Princesses are largely remembered for the royal titles, castles, and love stories that the characters go through. However, it is important to keep in mind that these princesses are some of the bravest and most heroic characters in all of Disney history. In fact, nearly all of them defeated a very powerful antagonistic force and/or saved a lot of lives in their stories. It is time to see Disney Princesses for what they are: true heroines who played an active role in improving their lives and the lives of those around them....

Robots have been a source of human anxiety and fear since we first started producing machines. Often times, they blur the line between what is considered human and what is considered inhuman. It bring a lot of topics to the science fiction table from paranoia about who is human and who is not to robots becoming even better than their makers. Television has produced a ton of memorable A.I. and robot characters from good to evil and all across the motivation spectrum....

The teen movie is as quintessential to adolescence as growth spurts are. Without them, we can’t crack the code on maturation. There’s so much about our post-formative/pre-adult years that the grownups aren’t willing to tell us directly, yet through the films they make about teenagers, we have an idea of what’s expected. Movies of all genres — including adventure, fantasy, and horror — were prevalent throughout the 1980s. And the period is renowned for being a cradle of seminal teen-aimed films like The Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles....

Now that we’re in the early days of 2020, film fans are looking ahead at what’s coming to cinemas and streaming services this year. Not surprisingly, the most anticipated films of the year are filled with sequels to some of the biggest franchises, with movies like Wonder Woman 1984 and No Time to Die. However, this year will also see some unexpected sequels that may have flown under the radar. Some are long-awaited continuations others are sequels that seemed to come out of nowhere....

One of the most iconic things about light-hearted yet progressive Brooklyn Nine-Nine is the fact that Captain Raymond Holt and Kevin Cozner is their power couple. Even now, when LGBTQ+ representation on television has come a long way, stereotypes and offensive jokes still maintain a major presence, especially in sitcoms. Brooklyn Nine-Nine is one of the few exceptions. Now on its sixth season, this series has been breaking stereotypes and taking minority representation to new levels, setting the bar high for every series that will follow in its footsteps....

Cinema has had a long fascination with portraying real-life stories on the big screen, either in the form of historical dramas or biopics. However, sometimes, even other genres, like horror and comedy, can directly or indirectly be inspired by true stories. Some, like Schindler’s List or Hidden Figures, try to be as accurate as they can to the true stories they’re inspired from. Others, like Bohemian Rhapsody or Vice, tend to exercise creative control in fictionalizing a bit of history....

Michael Scott is a character that you might love or you might hate, but there’s no denying that he has made us all cringe from time to time. While Michael tried to be likable, he often tried too hard and his antics made fans of The Office laugh but also feel secondhand embarrassment. Michael Scott wanted to be the best boss ever, and he wanted to be funny. However, he often crossed lines into territory that wasn’t funny, and he did a lot of things over the years that were pretty awful when it comes down to it....

It’s not something to brag about, but Australians are considered to be one of the angriest drivers on the road. How many Aussies actually experience road rage, and who is most affected? What are some of the most disastrous consequences of road rage? Read through this article to get the answers and learn some shocking road rage statistics. Alarming Facts and Stats about Road Rage in Australia 73% of Aussies had experienced road rage....

Though, how can you turn those followers into a community? Sometimes you need more than just likes, shares, and the odd comments to build a strong community. Whether you feel more comfortable sticking to the familiar discussion forum format or want to give live-streaming a go, there are various tools that can help you to encourage engagement among members of your target audience. To help you get started, here’s our handy list of tools that can help you to ignite real-time interaction, create meaningful connections between participants, and possibly even allow you to monetize your content....

Jumanji, the original Robin Williams-led children’s fantasy-adventure, was released over 20 years ago, and with the upcoming release of the Dwayne Johnson-starring reimagining, it’s important to remember everything that made the original so great. There are many surprising pieces of trivia from the film, and many fun anecdotes and realizations that came out of the production of the pmovie. It’s hard to believe that some of these entries are factual, but all of them actually occurred....

There are a select few names in the entertainment industry who have no haters whatsoever, with these names comprising of the likes of Tom Hanks, Paul Rudd, and The Rock - but no-one comes close to the legend that is Jackie Chan. With a legacy that became unquestioned two decades back, Jackie is easily immortal in the eyes of his fans, and we have his movies to thank for entertaining us so splendidly....

When Disney+ launched after months of building hype, and fans rushed to subscribe to the newest streaming service to get lost in their favorite classic animated films or original series like The Mandalorian. And then there were some of us who just wanted Disney+ for the Gargoyles. The 90s animated series left an indelible mark on some of our childhoods, and it’s not just because the show features cool-looking family-friendly monsters and a voice cast full of Star Trek actors, but because the series actually devoted serious time and thought into developing their mythology with rich, well-constructed characters, including some great villains....

It’s that time of year again when we like to snuggle up on the couch and binge watch Christmas-themed movies until we’re well and truly brimming with seasonal cheer. And when it comes to cinematic Yuletide outings, while we’re partial to more cynical, adult-oriented fare, ultimately, we’re most fond of family-friendly flicks that embrace the spirit of the season in an unabashedly sincere fashion. Yet even these all-ages affairs aren’t entirely devoid of dark content....