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Fans Commemorate Stan Lee on What Would’ve Been Marvel Legend’s 99th Birthday
Yesterday marked what would’ve been comic book writing legend Stan Lee‘s 99th birthday, and Marvel fans from all across the globe have come to commemorate the pop culture icon on social media. Born on December 28, 1922, Lee built a stellar career at Marvel where he not only wrote but also edited, produced and published comic books for more than five decades. Along with the likes of Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he co-created an incredible amount of the most beloved superheroes to ever exist, spanning from Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Hulk, Thor and Black Panther to Daredevil, Doctor Strange, Black Widow, Ant-Man, the Wasp, the Fantastic Four, and even the X-Men. Though he stepped away from his regular duties at Marvel in the ’90s, Lee remained a prominent figure in the comic book world, and mos...
‘Eternals’ Director Explains Why Marvel Thought the Original Ending Was Too Depressing
Eternals director Chloé Zhao has divulged that her original ending to the Marvel Studios film was too “bleak” for the audiences. Zhao recently spoke to Empire about her directorial decisions for the film and how she felt about what the critics had to say about the film and the positive audience response. While the film garnered mixed reviews, it is safe to say that the film is unlike any other Marvel superhero film to date. When asked about whether or not the ending of the film was true to what Zhao expected, the director said, “No. I have never made a film where the ending is what I wrote! You find it in the edit. Editing is a third of the filmmaking process, and when you show it to people, that’s when you find the ending. I don’t think I’ve made a single film where the opening and ending...
Remembering DMX, Charlie Watts and More Musicians Who Died in 2021: Photo Gallery
As 2021 comes to a close, Consequence is taking a look back at some of the notable names in music we lost throughout the year. Two years into a devastating pandemic, the music community and beyond mourned losses of visionaries like SOPHIE, pillars of hip-hop DMX and Biz Markie, iconic musicians like Charlie Watts and essential creators like Stephen Sondheim. These artists, songwriters, and producers helped shape the music landscape we see today, and the effects of their work will be felt heading into 2022 and far beyond. Advertisement Below, see photos of artists who passed away in 2021. <img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1178310" data-attachment-id="1178310" data-permalink="https://consequence.net/?attachment_id=1178310" data-orig-file="https:/...
DISTURBED’s DAVID DRAIMAN ‘Stands In Solidarity’ With Jewish Man Who Was Allegedly Punched For Wearing IDF Shirt
DISTURBED‘s David Draiman has thrown his support behind two Jewish men who were allegedly attacked in Brooklyn, New York on Sunday (December 26). According to the New York Post, Blake Zavadsky and Ilan Kaganovich, both 21, were in a shoe shop in Bay Ridge when two attackers allegedly approached them. “They asked us what we were doing in their neighborhood,” Zavadsky told the New York Post. Zavadsky, who was sporting an Israel Defense Forces sweatshirt, said the pair took particular issue with his hoodie. “The one who punched me said if I don’t take my sweatshirt off, he’s going to rock me,” Zavadsky said. “‘How can you support these dirty Jews?'” Zavadsky said the man allegedly asked. When he refused, he got punched twice in the f...
CARMINE APPICE Says CACTUS Was Inspiration For VAN HALEN Songs ‘Hot For Teacher’ And ‘Eruption’
In a recent interview with IndiePower.com, legendary drummer Carmine Appice, best known for his work with VANILLA FUDGE, CACTUS and Rod Stewart, spoke about his friendship with the members of VAN HALEN. “I was friends with all of ’em — [including] Michael Anthony and David [Lee Roth],” he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). I insulted [David], not knowing it. When he came to the rehearsal wearing this outfit, it looked like a pajama set. It looked like it was made out of the Holiday Inn bedspread and curtain set. So I said that. I said, ‘Is that the Holiday Inn? Did you take the Holiday Inn curtain and bedspread and make an outfit?’ And he got insulted. That was the end of the band. [Laughs] It’s funny. “But, yeah, I knew all those guys,R...
Damien Quintard Takes Us Inside the Reopening of Studio Miraval
A few weeks ago, it was announced that Brad Pitt was going to reopen recording studio Studio Miraval on his winery, Chateau Miraval, in the South of France. At first glance, this may appear to some like another celebrity vanity project. However, this is anything but that. In case you’re unaware, Studio Miraval (now called Miraval Studios) is one of the legendary studios in music history. Albums like the Rolling Stones’ Exile on Main Street and Pink Floyd’s The Wall were recorded there. Studio Miraval has also hosted sessions by luminaries like The Cure, Sting, Sade and The Cranberries. Not too shabby. What made this studio such an attraction at its height was its location on the French Riviera. The land by Studio Miraval consists of three houses where artists lived while recording, with bo...
American Rap Mogul, Dr Dre Pays $100m In Divorce Settlement To Ex, Nicole Young
Facebook WhatsApp Reddit Twitter Shares American entertainment mogul has agreed to pay $100m to his ex-wife, Nicole Young as divorce settlement. According to TMZ, Dr. Dre is “delighted” Nicole Young is only getting a fraction of his $820 million estates. Dre and Nicole just filed their property settlement agreement, in which Dre agreed to pay Young $100 million — $50 million now, and $50 million a year from now. .ua8fc94780044aec5bc4d5ab26f0cdff0 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:inherit; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #16A085!important; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -moz-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -o-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px...
Riot Games Will Pay $100 Million USD To Settle Harassment Lawsuit
Riot Games, the publisher of video game titles including League of Legends, will settle a 2018 lawsuit filed by former female employees for $100 million USD. Two former female employees allege in the suit that the company engaged in unequal pay and sexual harassment. Prior to this, gaming website Kotaku published a report detailing negative employee experiences within the company. In a press release, California’s Department of Fair Employment & Housing (DFEH) wrote that the company had agreed to pay $100 million USD and committed to systemic reforms “to resolve allegations of workplace sex discrimination and harassment.” The suit covers violations made against “approximately 1,065 women employees and 1,300 women contract workers.” “The decree requires comprehensive injunctive relief in...
‘Alan Wake’ Developer Joins Tencent for Free-to-Play Co-Op Shooter
Alan Wake and Control developer Remedy Entertainment is now teaming up with Chinese gaming giant Tencent to create a new, free-to-play shooter. Currently codenamed Vanguard, the upcoming title will focus on a co-operative PvE experience with a narrative element directed by Remedy itself. The game is currently in the proof-of-concept phase and boasts a budget of a typical AAA game that, for the time being, will continue through to its first year of live operations. It’ll utilize the Unreal Engine and be available on both PC and consoles, with Tencent localizing the game for the Asia region while Remedy is responsible for its launch elsewhere on the globe. Vanguard also comes following Tencent’s investment in Remedy back in May this year, when it acquired a 3.8% stake in the v...
New ‘DOOM II’ Mod Lets You Take Photos of Bored Ape NFTs
Game modder Ultra.Boi has just released a meta-version of the classic FPS game DOOM II. In a lighthearted take on the NFT faux pas of right-clicking or screenshotting, the mod substitutes the BFG with a Canon camera where instead of shooting demons, you are grabbing a quick photo of a Bore Ape where the value of the NFT drops by $999,999,999. Used with gzdoom, Ultra.Boi has a download for the mod over at moddb. NFT Doom (2021)Ultra Boihttps://t.co/lHmCtQvkMp pic.twitter.com/r1Pvl1221r — Powered by id Tech (@idTechpics) December 17, 2021 I hereby demand you delete all @LazyLionsNFT screenshots or face the consequences. This is not a joke, and law enforcement will be contacted if you do not comply. https://t.co/ZSRcqD9ftD pic.twitter.com/zvm0k7YgBJ — pfroob (@op450099) November 6, 2021 In ot...
EA Axed a ‘Harry Potter’ MMORPG for Lack of Belief in the IP’s Longevity
Harry Potter fans will be rather disappointed to learn that Electronic Arts had almost created an MMORPG based around the beloved franchise. Speaking to Twitch streamer The Real Brandolorian, former EA director of product marketing Kim Salzer revealed that the giant games studio had set its eyes on an online multiplayer title set in the Harry Potter world but the company ultimately “killed” the project because it didn’t believe that the IP’s longevity would last past two years. “A big one for me, because I was so personally involved in it, and it’s such a huge IP that has lived on is an online massively multiplayer game for Harry Potter,” Salzer said when asked about one of her most memorable games that never came to be. “We did all the research, we had the beta built out, it was a combina...
Balloranking – Marama
Nigerian Afro-Pop singer, Balloranking unleashes new record titled “Marama” The record producer and singer Balogun Olamilekan, popularly called Balloranking dishes out another fantastic single titled “Marama“. Balloranking’s “Marama” is a lovely tune of gratitude. He has released other tracks like “Supernova“, “Holiday“, “Sorry“, “Dayemo” and more. “Marama“, the new single by Balloranking is his last song release for the year. Listen, enjoy & share Balloranking – “Marama” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Balloranking_-_Marama_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
