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Stream Foreign Content With These 5 Apps
If you are looking for a more cultured approach to your movie or TV viewing then the following apps will help you to stream and watch the best foreign titles out there. Each has enough content to keep even the most media hungry culture vultures happy. Netflix Image 1... Read more
Batman Vs Superman – First Leak From Film Set
“Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” is not due out until 2016, yet already hardcore fans are determined to catch footage of the on-set action and then share it with the world. The first, of what will no doubt be many leaks, shows a scene featuring Bruce Wayne rescuing... Read more
Did Movies Get Their Technology Predictions Right?
Over the decades many movies have tried to depict what the future would be like, more importantly what technology of the future would be like but did any of them get it right? Check out the infographic below to see whether the Death Star Laser from Star Wars Episode... Read more
This Flux Capacitor Charger Takes Your Car Back In Time
I’m not ashamed to admit that I’ve loved the Back to the Future movies since I saw them for the first time years ago. I’ve always been fascinated with the idea of traveling back in time and even going into the future. Those classic movies introduced us to classic tools... Read more
Star Wars VII Will Be Shot In IMAX
I don’t know about you, but I’m interested to see the direction the new Star Wars movies take. Probably more than anything else, though, I’m anxious to see the old cast together once again. One thing’s for sure, though – these new Star Wars films will be much more... Read more
Netflix Will Pay You To Stay Home & Watch Netflix
What’s your ideal job? What would you love to do day after day after day? I can think of all kinds of things I’d like to not do all day – and I’m sure you can as well! If you live in the UK, though, Netflix is looking to hire... Read more
Superman Gets New Suit In Batman V Superman
I don’t know about you, but I thoroughly enjoyed last year’s Man of Steel movie. Yes, it was another Superman reboot, but I thought it did more things right than it did wrong. I loved the storyline, I loved the acting, and I loved all of the special effects.... Read more
You’ll Soon Be Able To Go Back To The Future!
If you’re anything like me, you absolutely love the Back to the Future movies. What’s not to love about an eccentric professor who has an awesome car that’s able to travel through time? Besides the car, the movie also introduced us to the concepts of power-lace shoes and hoverboards. Be honest... Read more
E.T.’s Original Look Would’ve Freaked Your Kids Out
I remember watching E.T. several times when I was a kid, but besides the way he looked, I don’t really remember all that much about the movie. Oh, I remember him eating Reese’s Pieces, touching Drew Barrymore’s finger, and riding/flying the bike, but that’s really about all I can... Read more
Redbox Closing 500 Kiosks
It seems Redbox’s growth has hit as bit of a snag as of late. For the past few years, it seems there’s not many places you could go without seeing one of their kiosks. From restaurants to grocery stores, it seems like they were everywhere – and that was... Read more
Man Turns Himself into A Real-Life Transformer
Since I’ve been writing for Techbeat, I’ve covered some pretty interesting stories, and some of them stick out more than others. This story may turn out to be one that sticks out in my mind for quite a while. I’m not so far removed from my childhood that I... Read more
Netflix Roulette Will Pick What To Watch For You
If your family is anything like mine, sometimes it’s almost impossible to pick something to watch on Netflix. Oh, there are several options which look really good, but narrowing those choices down to something three people can agree on is just short of a miracle. You see, I like... Read more
Rent Your Own Cinema With Ourscreen
I remember that sometime back; I booked a couple of rows in the local cinema for my family and a group of my friends to see a movie.  I remember this because my credit card took a battering that day, fortunately I have some very honest and reliable friends... Read more
Woman Goes to Jail for Not Returning 9 Year-Old VHS Movie
Wow. It seems some places in the United States are sticklers when it comes to following the letter of the law. It also seems like some police departments have a little too much time on their hands. You may find yourself agreeing with me as you read on. A... Read more
Back To The Future Going To Broadway
“Roads? Where we’re going we don’t need roads.” With those words, Doc Brown took Marty McFly on a ride (flight?) in a suped up Delorean that he would never forget. They went Back To The Future, and nothing was ever the same for them. And, if we’re being honest, nothing... Read more
Man Yanked Out Of Cinema For Wearing Google Glass
A man from Columbus, Ohio recently had a different kind of experience while sitting down to enjoy a movie at one of AMC’s theaters. Somewhere around the one hour mark of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, officials came out of the shadows and pulled him from his seat. The reason? He... Read more
Paramount Goes All Digital
Lights…camera…action!  Smell the popcorn, watch the lights dim and get ready for the movie.  We all love to go to see the latest blockbuster film and admire the cutting edge cinematic achievements that bring us so much pleasure.  The days of film are finally ending though.  Well, not really... Read more
GoGo Vision: In-Flight Movies Before Theatres
Features such as High speed web browsing and airborne streaming make Gogo an indispensable element of any tech infatuated traveller’s itinerary.  The world leader of in-flight connectivity and a pioneer in wireless in-flight digital entertainment solutions, Gogo has partnered with Magnolia Pictures to offer their movies to airline passengers through Gogo Vision.... Read more