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Warning: this article contains some spoilers for Barbie One of the criticisms leveled at director Greta Gerwig before Barbie had even been released was that she’d sold out to Mattel, the toy behemoth behind the iconic doll. Although the indie darling rejected this out of hand, it was a relatively commonly repeated sentiment. Much like how the vast majority of war films made in the States need to go through Pentagon approval before they can be released, the company were thought to be keeping a tight leash on the Lady Bird…

With actors and writers both on strike at the same time for the first time in decades, the never-ending production line of Marvel Cinematic Universe content has ground to a halt after the myriad of feature films and Disney Plus exclusives in the works ground to a halt. For better or worse, though, Brie Larson is always waiting in the wings to ignite debate and discourse, and she’s been at the forefront of it in more ways than one this weekend. From her worst-ever movie embarking on an unexpected resurgence to Doctor…

In a significant legal development, Mahindra & Mahindra, the renowned Indian automotive manufacturer, has received a favorable ruling from the Easter District Court of Michigan. The court’s decision allows Mahindra to continue production and sales of the post-2020 version of the Roxor off-roader in the lucrative US market. This verdict comes after an ongoing dispute with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) over design resemblances with Jeep SUVs and other products. Let’s delve into the details of this legal battle and…

Netflix has revealed that it has put an end to password sharing in India. The new Netflix policy states that only members within a household will be granted access to a single Netflix account. This measure comes as part of a global crackdown initiated in May, targeting users who share their passwords with individuals beyond their immediate family. The streaming giant aims to strengthen its revenue stream following a challenging period last year.The company clarified that all individuals residing in the same household can…

Before this week, Bluesky, the , did not have a system in place to automatically prevent people from registering usernames that featured the n-word as part of their handle. On Wednesday, the company received multiple reports of someone who had the slur in their username. And while Bluesky eventually dealt with the issue, many are upset by the fact the startup did not seem to apologize for the oversight. Instead, on early Saturday morning, days after the incident occurred, Bluesky appeared to frame the event as a one-off…

On July 14, Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) officially declared a strike against studios and streamers. The actors' union, which reportedly represents around 160,000 performers, including film and television actors, worldwide, also issued an order laying out the rules its members must follow. During the strike, SAG-AFTRA members cannot participate in a number of activities – film tours and promotions to festivals, premieres and award shows. Also read: Hollywood…

Prime Minister Hun Sen has backed down from threats to cut off access to Facebook in Cambodia, even as he declared the company's representatives would no longer be welcome in the country.The announcement late Friday night came after Facebook said it was taking down a video in which Hun Sen threatened political opponents -- and just before campaigning began for elections widely seen a sham after the main opposition was barred from participating. Earlier in the day, Hun Sen had threatened to block the platform entirely, but…

Photos via Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Karwai Tang/WireImage The Flash had its big theater premiere last night and in a surprising turn of events, everyone was present. Yes, even Ezra Miller. As one can imagine, a lot of people weren’t happy about this and jumped on the opportunity to defend another superhero movie star, Jonathan Majors. Unless you have been living under a rock, you know about the extensive list of controversies and allegations against Miller, some of which include harassment and grooming.…

If you are a Gmail user, then you need to be extremely careful. A Gmail bug has just put your account security at risk. So, pay attention and be extremely careful when you receive new emails. In case of doubt, verify and if that is not possible, do not open it. Last month, Google rolled out verified checkmarks to Gmail users to confirm the identity of select senders by displaying the blue tick next to their names. It functions as an additional security measure, and senders are required to use the robust authentication as…

Image via Marvel Studios Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is finally on Disney Plus and while Marvel is surely busy ruing the day it decided to make the film in the first place, the studio should at least acknowledge the fact that the sequel has given the MCU a chance to experience its biggest event ever in real life — Thanos’ universe-annihilating Snap.  If you look closely at MCU’s trajectory of the past few years, it seems to be living the story of Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. In this…