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Barack Obama invokes Navy Seals as way to remove Trump from WH in flashback to Bin Laden Take-down

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The former POTUS gave a scathing, hilarious interview on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

In Barack Obama’s latest book “A Promised Land” he writes how the Navy Seal team was charged the take-down of Osama Bin Laden.  On the late night show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!”. During an appearance to promote his book, the former President laughed with the host as to what steps might be needed to get Trump out of the White House come January.

Jimmy Kimmel asked the former POTUS if there was “a place somebody could hide in the White House if they knew they were going to be removed” — and Obama jokingly responded, “Well, I think we can send some navy seals in to dig him out,”.

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Jimmy also noted that Obama’s new book is 701 pages long, and asked if he had purposely made the book so long so Trump wouldn’t pick up it. Obama made reports that he planned, at least initially to write a 500 page memoir within a years time, then, he instead wrote a whopping 700 pages.  It will now be the first of an anticipated two set volume, as the book ends with the Bin Laden episode in May of 2011.  Watch the video clip above to hear Barak’s response that hilariously roasted the soon-to-be-booted current resident of 1400 Pennsylvania Ave. 

Obama’s book went on sale on Nov. 17, 2020;  the memoir sold 890,000 copies in the U.S. and Canada in the first 24 hours of release, setting a record for publisher Crown, an imprint of Penguin Random House. “A Promised Land” continues to hold steady at #1 on Amazon and as one of the top leading non-fiction bestsellers since its release. 

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A Promised Land 

In the stirring, highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world, describing in strikingly personal detail both his political education and the landmark moments of the first term of his historic presidency–a time of dramatic transformation and turmoil.

Obama takes readers on a compelling journey from his earliest political aspirations to the pivotal Iowa caucus victory that demonstrated the power of grassroots activism to the watershed night of November 4, 2008, when he was elected 44th president of the United States, becoming the first African American to hold the nation’s highest office.

Reflecting on the presidency, he offers a unique and thoughtful exploration of both the awesome reach and the limits of presidential power, as well as singular insights into the dynamics of U.S. partisan politics and international diplomacy. Obama brings readers inside the Oval Office and the White House Situation Room, and to Moscow, Cairo, Beijing, and points beyond.

We are privy to his thoughts as he assembles his cabinet, wrestles with a global financial crisis, takes the measure of Vladimir Putin, overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds to secure passage of the Affordable Care Act, clashes with generals about U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, tackles Wall Street reform, responds to the devastating Deepwater Horizon blowout, and authorizes Operation Neptune’s Spear, which leads to the death of Osama bin Laden.

This beautifully written and powerful book captures Barack Obama’s conviction that democracy is not a gift from on high but something founded on empathy and common understanding and built together, day by day.


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New Bundles for PS5 Restocked at GameStop – Online only

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Hopefully Amazon and Walmart will follow suit soon! 

Playstation 5 (PS5) continues to be an extremely hot commodity, with most retailers selling out instantly, and many more struggling to keep inventory after restocks. And if you’re wondering where the heck to get your hands on a PS5 for yourself, believe me, you are not alone.   

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Right now, the retailer, GameStop is your best shot, the company announced that it will have more PS5 consoles and bundles available something “this afternoon” with no specific time mentioned.  

The stock is currently limited to bundles, which means you’ll have to pocket more than the the $400 and $500 for the console.  The PS5 bundles are also limited to online only.  The bundles will include the console, along with PS Plus subscriptions, controllers and games, all accessories that most gamers will want anyways. 

The first and most expensive bundle, coming in at $849.99  includes both Spider-Man Miles Morales and Demon’s Souls, as well as two PS5 controllers, the disc-based version of the PS5 console, a 12 month subscription card to PlayStation Plus and a pair of headphones.

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GameStop is offering payment options for “Buy Now” or “Pay Later” for those that want to pay in monthly installment.  The restock might last a few hours, or even minutes, with no real telling how long the inventory will last.  Good luck (have your hand steady on the refresh button)!  We will continue to update you with additional information regarding availability.   

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Along with the Playstation 5 console, the Dual Sense charging station, PULSE 3D wireless headset, Media remote and HD camera are available for purchase, click here to see all the available PS5 accessories, both available on Amazon and Walmart

PS5 – in Development, more updates to come 

Other titles that will be out later this year, will be available for preorder, there are still many releases that the information has yet to be disclosed.  below is the current list of PS5 exclusives. We will continue to update as new information becomes available: 

  • Destruction AllStars
  • Gran Turismo 7
  • God of War: Ragnarok
  • Horizon Forbidden West
  • Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
  • Returnal

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AppleTV+ tags PBS new Partner for Live Broadcast of ‘Peanuts’ Holiday Specials

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AppleTV+ partners with PBS to give viewers some holiday cheer 

In October, Apple announced it was teaming up with Peanuts Worldwide and gained the exclusive rights for all “Peanuts” assets, including the beloved specials: “Its The Great Pumpkin, CharlieBrown”, “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, and “A Charlie Brown Christmas” for AppleTV+ video streaming. 

After the acquisition, many Americans worried they might miss “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” as it was no longer available for broadcast television, which would have been the first time in several decades that this Holiday tradition would be unavailable to a wider audience. Rest assured, Peanuts fans, for the remaining holiday season, luckily, the Peanuts gang will be back on television, for either via broadcast on PBS or to stream on AppleTV+.  

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AppleTV+ will launch “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” on Nov 18 and it will be available to stream free from Nov 25-27. The Thanksgiving special will be aired on PBS on Nov 22 at 7:30 p.m.  In December, AppleTV+ will also premiere “ A Charlie Brown Christmas” on Dec 4, with the holiday special available to enjoy for free from Dec 11-13.  The holiday special will also air on PBS on Dec 13 at 7:30 p.m.  The specials will be ad-free. 

Apple established ties with Peanuts back in 2018, the agreement initially called for the company to help develop new series and specials featuring the iconic comic strip characters: Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and Peppermint Patty.  Apple has since produced brand new animated Apple originals like “Snoopy in Space”, which was nominated for a Daytime Emmy and will include a second second. As well as the upcoming brand new original AppleTV+ series “The Snoopy Show” set for release in Feb 2021. 


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‘Wonder Woman: 1984’ gets Twin Release on HBO Max and in Theaters on Christmas Day

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“Wonder Woman: 1984” (WW84) has had a bumpy road finding a release date. The DC follow-up to Patty Jenkins’ sensational 2017 “Wonder Woman” was originally meant to hit theaters last year, on December 2019, but the studio pushed the movie back to a summer release date in June, then again for October, and now, finally, will be released in theaters and HBO Max on the same day, Christmas day. 

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“We appreciate how patient audiences have been and given the great anticipation around ‘Wonder Woman 1984,’ we are grateful to be able to make this terrifically entertaining movie widely available in these challenging times,” 

-Toby Emmerich, chairman of Warner Bros. Pictures Group, said in a statement.
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The announcement by Warner Bros came on Thursday, Nov 18. The decision to release the movie both in theaters and the streaming platform comes when more than 250,000 people have died from the coronavirus pandemic. The surge of new cases may deter fans from going to see it in a theater so a simultaneous streaming debut could boost numbers as well as subscriptions for HBO.  

 It has been reported that WW84 will not cost anything extra  to stream on HBO Max other than the monthly subscription fee of $14.99 and will be available to watch for one month within the U.S. In addition, this week, WarnerMedia announced that HBO Max would be available on Amazon’s Fire Stick. It is still not available with Roku streaming technology.

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Gal Gadot, who stars as the DC Comics superhero, as well as director Patty Jenkens both posted statements on their social media accounts sharing the news of the release of their movie. 

Great Throwback Aesthetic in Stark Contrast to Our Somber Times

What really sticks out in”WW84″ right now is not the diegetic loopholes, but the novel, vibrant aesthetic. With a few exceptions, DCEU movies often get criticism for their grey pallet and overly-sinister energy. Fans frequently plead for Warner Brothers to offer a bit more color and optimism to the franchise, citing Disney’s Marvel films as exemplars for comic book adaptation.

Chris Pine also returns from the original “Wonder Woman” cast, reprising his role as love-interest Steve Trevor. Conspicuously, his character unambiguously died in a plane crash at the end of the first film, but the trailer seems to find him alive and well.

From the rainbow tinted posters to the electrifying trailer, the movie is clearly invested in the 1984 setting. It looks like a disco-infused, fun-filled superhero flick, with quality humor, captivating visuals, and a strong cast to carry it along—Pedro Pascal from “The Madalorian” is playing the main villain!


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Daisy Ridley and Tom Holland star in the new trailer for the upcoming sci-fi thriller, ‘Chaos Walking’

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Early test of 2021 Box-office likely from this Star-filled $100 million Sci-fi Thriller

The 1st official trailer for the upcoming sci-fi action-thriller, starring Daisy Ridley and Tom Holland, “Chaos Walking”, was just released. The Doug Liman directed YA movie is a Lionsgate production and  is currently scheduled for release on Jan. 22, 2021. 

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“Release” these days can have a lot of meanings. The upcoming Wonder Woman 1984 dual theatrical / HBO Max release has all eyes on it, for a possible formula to succeed at the box office in this radically changed environment. 

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If WW84 does boffo @ holiday / Christmas, using this novel approach, Chaos Walking could be a follow-up trend-extender, so stay tuned for release details closer to the official date.

The film is inspired by the 2008 book “The Knife of Never Letting Go” by Patrick Ness, the first of his Chaos Walking series.  Set in the future, Daisy Ridley plays character Viola, who crash lands on another planet, a planet in which all the women have disappeared.  All the men have been infected with “the Noise” germ, that put their thoughts on display.  Viola teams up with Tom Hollands character, Todd Hewitt and vows to protect her, all the while learning to channel “his own inner power and unlock the planet’s dark secrets,” per Lionsgate’s description.

Chaos Walking began filming back in the beautiful, pre-pandemic days of 2017, for the originally planned March 2019 release.  Because the two stars were also juggling other movies, Tom Holland filming Spider-Man and Daisy Ridley busy filming Star Wars, it was difficult to get the leads to finalize all production until 2020.  

Along with Ridley and Holland, Chaos Walking boasts a stacked cast that also includes Nick Jonas, Mads Mikkelsen, Cynthia Erivo, David Oyelowo, Kurt Sutter, and Demián Bichir.


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David Beckham is the new FIFA 21 Cover Star and it’s available soon for PS5 and Xbox Series X

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Legend of the Game and Celebrity Icon Returns as EA Sports Next-Gen Cover Star

David Beckham,  The Manchester United, England and Real Madrid football legend as well as current owner of Inter Miami CF, will, once again be a playable character in one of the most famous gaming franchises.  He was just officially announced  as the cover star in EA SPORTS’s FIFA 21 and also return as an Ultimate Team icon. 

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It has been 23 years since Beckham last graced the cover of a FIFA game.  FIFA 21 is out now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC and will have the new digital-only  Beckham Edition cover through the holidays.

“I’m so proud to be returning to EA SPORTS with my FIFA 21 Beckham edition cover,”

“Excited to be back on the pitch as an icon with some of my old teammates!”

— David Beckham
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Beckham will receive three ICON cards, with the ratings of those cards to be officially released next week on November 27th, 2020.  

Beckham’s ultimate team icon will be added to the game starting December 4th which is also the date FIFA 21 will be released for the next-gen consoles, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 Fans will also be able to benefit from dual entitlement/backward compatibility, which will allow gamers to upgrade their copy of the game from PS4 to PS5 or Xbox One to the Series X or S at no additional cost. 

”a player who has transcended the sport and one of the only players to have won league titles in four different countries, playing in the Premier League, La Liga, MLS and Ligue 1, among other great achievements in his career both on and off the pitch,”

—EA Sports FIFA confirming a multi-year ambassadorial agreement

As a way to celebrate Beckham’s return, gamers who play FIFA 21 by Jan. 15, 2021 will receive an un-tradeable unique David Beckham item in FIFA Ultimate Team, also players will receive him as a VOLTA ‘Groundbreaker’ starting Dec. 15, 2020. The untradeable card will be 86-rated and will be based on his time at Real Madrid and will be the first in FUT history to be released featuring a club that the player in question used to play for.  And did I mention this card is one that gamers can earn for free.


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ABC gambles on ‘Big Sky’ series but Ryan Phillippe Twist in Debut grabs Eyeballs

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At the very least, ABC’s newest show, the mystery drama “Big Sky” is making headlines. 

The show marks writer and director David E. Kelley’s  returns to broadcast TV since 2013. Kelley is more recently known for his shows on HBO platform, “Big Little Lies” and the current show “The Undoing”. Critics have called it “surprising” and compelling – even while grappling with the built-in expectations that such a prolific writer / director / producer over such a long career. 

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The series revolves around private detectives Cassie Dewell played by Kylie Bunbury, Cody Hoyt  starring Ryan Phillippe who get together with former police officer Jenny Hoyt played by Katheryn Winnick, who is also Cody’s estranged wife.

The show is located in Montana where the characters team up to solve the kidnapping of two teenage girls and based on C.J. Box’s “The Highway” novels.  The depth of the social and psychological decay begins, over time to expose the dark underbelly of rural America.

The show is available to watch weekly on ABC or streaming on Hulu.

Somewhat of a spoiler alert coming; if you haven’t started the show, the first episode kills off one of the main characters.  A huge twist, at the final seconds of the premiere episode – Ryan Philippe’s character, Cody Hoyt is shot dead.

In an interview, Philippe commented on the premiere’s shocking ending 

“So often in entertainment you can see what’s coming a month away, and to have moments in a series like this where it kind of takes your breath away, when you are absolutely shocked and did not see it coming, it’s exciting to me.”

Kelly’s return to broadcast TV (after success at HBO) is a special event, in and of itself.. ABC, in the midst of a difficult production environment, due to the pandemic, decided, to forego the usual pilot-test phase and signed the show directly to a full series deal.


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Warner Bros. Drops Tom & Jerry Trailer featuring live action update to Cartoon Classic

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In a comical yet questionable continuation of the trend toward Live-Action – Animation hybrid productions of historic classic films, Warner Brothers released the trailer today for the update to the classic pet rivalry favorite Tom & Jerry. The new version will be the first new release based on the classic characters since 1992, when “Tom and Jerry: The Movie” hit screens across the world. 

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This iteration,  directed by Tim Story, has a nouveau-chic cast including Chloe Grace Moretz, Michael Peña, Rob Delaney, Ken Jeong, and Colin Jost.

According to Warner Bros, “One of the most beloved rivalries in history is reignited when Jerry moves into New York City’s finest hotel on the eve of “the wedding of the century,” forcing the event’s desperate planner to hire Tom to get rid of him.”

“The ensuing cat and mouse battle threatens to destroy her career, the wedding and possibly the hotel itself. But soon, an even bigger problem arises: a diabolically ambitious staffer conspiring against all three of them.”

Here’s the synopsis:

One of the most beloved rivalries in history is reignited when Jerry moves into New York City’s finest hotel on the eve of “the wedding of the century,” forcing the event’s desperate planner to hire Tom to get rid of him. The ensuing cat and mouse battle threatens to destroy her career, the wedding and possibly the hotel itself. But soon, an even bigger problem arises: a diabolically ambitious staffer conspiring against all three of them.

An eye-popping blend of classic animation and live action, Tom and Jerry’s new big-screen adventure stakes new ground for the iconic characters and forces them to do the unthinkable… work together to save the day.

The movie stars Chloë Grace Moretz (Kick-Ass), Michael Peña (American Hustle, Ant-Man), Rob Delaney (Deadpool 2), Colin Jost (How to be Single), and Ken Jeong (Crazy Rich Asians, The Hangover).

The film is directed by Tim Story (Fantastic Four, Think Like a Man, Barbershop) from a script written by Kevin Costello. The film is based on characters created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.

Tom & Jerry is currently scheduled to be released on March 5th, 2021. Watch the trailer and let us know what you think.


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Obama’s “Promised Land” is timed to Underscore his Character vs. Trump

Nothing in the memoir can compare to the chaos and carnage of the lame-duck-disaster of today

The 44th President, Barak Obama’s memoir, “A Promised Land” comes out today, November 17th. And what better time than now as 45 (aka Trump) is nearing the end of his term, than to reflect on the better days, when the nation had an intelligent, articulate, drama-free leader in the White House. Includes and updated preface – looking forward to the future, when President-elect Joe Biden will be sworn in. 

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This will mark Obama’s third autobiography. His first book, “Dreams from My Father” published back in 1995 and The Audacity of Hope in 2006.  In Promised Land, he focuses on his children, political life starting out in Chicago,  his rise to the nation’s top elected office and events leading up to the killing of Osama bin Laden. Readers will get an insider account of Obama’s thinking during this political journey, as well as a look inside his personal life.  

Obama made reports that he planned, at least initially to write a 500 page memoir within a years time, he instead wrote a whopping 700 pages.  It will now be the first of an anticipated two set volume, as the book ends with bin Laden in May of 2011. 

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A Promised Land

A riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making–from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy

In the stirring, highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world, describing in strikingly personal detail both his political education and the landmark moments of the first term of his historic presidency–a time of dramatic transformation and turmoil.

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Obama takes readers on a compelling journey from his earliest political aspirations to the pivotal Iowa caucus victory that demonstrated the power of grassroots activism to the watershed night of November 4, 2008, when he was elected 44th president of the United States, becoming the first African American to hold the nation’s highest office.

Reflecting on the presidency, he offers a unique and thoughtful exploration of both the awesome reach and the limits of presidential power, as well as singular insights into the dynamics of U.S. partisan politics and international diplomacy. Obama brings readers inside the Oval Office and the White House Situation Room, and to Moscow, Cairo, Beijing, and points beyond. We are privy to his thoughts as he assembles his cabinet, wrestles with a global financial crisis, takes the measure of Vladimir Putin, overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds to secure passage of the Affordable Care Act, clashes with generals about U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, tackles Wall Street reform, responds to the devastating Deepwater Horizon blowout, and authorizes Operation Neptune’s Spear, which leads to the death of Osama bin Laden.

A Promised Land is extraordinarily intimate and introspective–the story of one man’s bet with history, the faith of a community organizer tested on the world stage. Obama is candid about the balancing act of running for office as a Black American, bearing the expectations of a generation buoyed by messages of “hope and change,” and meeting the moral challenges of high-stakes decision-making. He is frank about the forces that opposed him at home and abroad, open about how living in the White House affected his wife and daughters, and unafraid to reveal self-doubt and disappointment. Yet he never wavers from his belief that inside the great, ongoing American experiment, progress is always possible.

This beautifully written and powerful book captures Barack Obama’s conviction that democracy is not a gift from on high but something founded on empathy and common understanding and built together, day by day. Click here and help independent bookstores, also available on Amazon and Walmart.


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Justice League releases brand new Black and White Trailer for upcoming HBO Max 2021 movie release

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Official teaser trailer for snyder cut of justice league

Trailer hints at a major over-haul which led to the upcoming 4 x 1 hour Segments

Zack Snyder let loose a  new trailer on Vero and Twitter for the upcoming “Synder-Cut” of Justice League that will be released on HBO Max in 2021. The director purposely gave fans an opportunity to experience the trailer on the exact 3 year anniversary of the theatrical release of the Justice League, originally released on Nov. 17, 2017. 

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The new, crazy Snyder-esque full version will run nearly 4 hours and be jammed-packed with never-before seen footage from the DC FanDome, and this time around, (surprise!), it will be in black and white. He culled the new content from previously-shot clips (of which he no doubt has a boat-load in his archive). Apparently, according to sources, in the release will be separated, and the marathon will get further cut into one hour sections, presumably, to remove the medical dangers that could arise from any binging into a four hour watch-a-thon without a break…

In an even more thrilling tidbit, for the obsessed, there will also be 4-5 minutes of brand new footage, including some featuring Jared Leto is his role as (the new) Joker.  The director shared the new trailer with the hashtag: #UsUnited, as a homage to the now-famous line Batman uttered at the end of the 2017 Justice League. 

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An introduction for fans meant to build the buzz, in anticipation of the new longer, darker version to come

The world’s greatest super heroes, the Justice League, comprising of DC’s unprecedented team, including the likes of Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash, who are known to have  fought to restore faith, and recover the humanity in humanity.

“It will be an entirely new thing, and, especially talking to those who have seen the released movie, a new experience apart from that movie.”

-Zack Synder interview / Hollywood Reporter 

The God of Evil himself, Darkseid, as played by Ray Porter, is said to be notably featured within the movie, giving the “Snyder-Cut”  a unique story-arc emphasizing a different and darker perspective, one that only Zack himself can produce. 

Justice League stars:

  • Ben Affleck as Batman
  • Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman
  • Henry Cavill as Superman
  • Amy Adams as Lois Lane
  • Jason Momoa as Aquaman
  • Connie Nielsen as Hippolyta
  • Ezra Miller as The Flash
  • Ray Fisher as Cyborg
  • Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth
  • Diane Lane as Martha Kent
  • Ciarán Hinds as Steppenwolf
  • Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor
  • J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Gordon
  • Jared Leto as Joker
  • Ray Porter as Darkseid

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Jack Black trends on TikTok with ‘WAP’ dance Challenge in Hilarious Vid

Comedy is what the world needs now and this is wet-ass funny

Jack Black’s mode of undress is opening eyes and eliciting guffaws and belly-laughs as he does an interpretive  wet dance to the mega-hit song snippet from Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. While this TikTok challenge has been around a while, this particular rendition is noteworthy due to carious factors: a nearly taken Jack Black, a dance of epic and gargantuan preportions and, of course his barely-on speedo wrapped tightly around his relatively small (by comparison to the out-sized belly region) groin. 

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The video is going berserk all other social media with more than 23 million views on TikTok, with over 85,000 on Twitter via Fandom. Comments are giving the “Jumanji” actor top kudos calling the choreography “majestic” and asking one another if he has actually tops the original version of the “WAP” dance as performed by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion

Naturally there are also trolls and detractors as well. Saying everything from he’s a “me too waiting to happen” and “a hero we don’t deserve” and “One of my favorite actors but ima need some bleach for my eye lids.”

The “School of Rock” star is doing his best to keep fans entertained during the pandemic. Earlier this year he performed another shirtless solo, decked out in a cowboy hat and boots, kicking his heel to an upbeat electronic

The “massive summer hit WAP” was originally released on Aug. 7 to both huge love forsex-positive lyrics and simultaneous criticism for its explicit exposed physiology. Loved or hated it, everybody listened. It immediately hit the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and broke the record for lmost  streamed in its first week for a song in U.S. history.

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New Exclusive Games for Just-Released Sony Playstation 5 (PS5)

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Sony scores big name exclusives – Below games available NOW

Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles have been released, after which, both Sony and Microsoft received major buzz, stirring up crazy controversy of consoles arriving DOA and others smoking.  Yet, for the majority of new game console owners, they have received fully functional units and are ready to gear up and start playing.  Below we have listed the available games that were released on Launch Day as well as a list of games in development and to be released later within the year or early 2021. 

The launch library from PS5 includes an eclectic mix of games.  Most people will inevitably be drawn, at least initially, to the games exclusive to Sony, as exclusives are one of the biggest selling points. Many games have free next-gen upgrades to PS5, which can actually make buying the PS4 version a better choice in some cases. 

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All PS5 consoles will come with a pre-install with the game Astro’s Playroom, meant to shows gamers the power of the DualSense wireless controllers and take advantage of the all new features including: haptic feedback, triggers, motion sensor, speakers, mic and touchpad. 

Along with the Playstation 5 games, the Dual Sense charging station, PULSE 3D wireless headset, Media remote and HD camera are available for purchase, click here to see all the available PS5 accessories, both available on Amazon and Walmart

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales

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  • Miles Morales discovers explosive powers that set him apart from his mentor, Peter Parker. Master his unique, bio-electric venom blast attacks and covert camouflage power alongside spectacular web-slinging acrobatics, gadgets and skills.
  • A war for control of Marvel’s New York has broken out between a devious energy corporation and a high-tech criminal army. With his new home at the heart of the battle, Miles must learn the cost of becoming a hero and decide what he must sacrifice for the greater good.
  • Traverse the snowy streets of his new, vibrant and bustling neighborhood as Miles searches for a sense of belonging. When the lines blur between his personal and crime-fighting lives, he discovers who he can trust, and what it feels like to truly be home.
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Demon’s Soul

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  • Discover where the journey began – Experience the original brutal challenge, completely remade from the ground up. All presented in stunning visual quality with enhanced performance, this is the world of Boletaria as you have never seen it before.
  • Become the Slayer of Demons – Venture to the northern kingdom of Boletaria – a once prosperous land of knights, now beset with unspeakable creatures and ravenous demons. Meet strange characters, unhinged and twisted by the world around them, and unravel the unsettling story of Demon’s Souls.
  • Face the world’s greatest warriors in ferocious PVP combat – With online* invasions adding to the danger of your quest. Or play cooperatively by summoning allies to aid in your fight against the demons.*Active PS Plus subscription required for online multiplayer.
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Slackboy: A Big Adventure 

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  • Face thrilling, unpredictable challenges as you explore distinctive hand-crafted lands through deeply immersive and expressive controls.
  • PERILOUS PLATFORMING EXPERIENCE – Explore here, there and everywhere as you utilize Sackboy’s cool, diverse move-set to face a huge variety of thrilling challenges, fierce enemies and startling surprises.
  • RE-STUFFED. RE-STITCHED. RE-ZIPPED – Sackboy returns to the big time stuffed with fresh moves and game-changing gadgets in an awe-inspiring and downright fun 3D adventure in this new, but familiar world.
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PS5 – in Development, more updates to come

Other titles that will be out later this year, will be available for preorder, there are still many releases that the information has yet to be disclosed.  below is the current list of PS5 exclusives. We will continue to update as new information becomes available: 

  • Destruction AllStars
  • Gran Turismo 7
  • God of War: Ragnarok
  • Horizon Forbidden West
  • Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
  • Returnal

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Xbox Series X Launch results in Record-breaking Sales and “smoky” Buzz

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Funny Bogus Attempt to revive the ‘ole “overheating” controversy  

Two of the world biggest players in the video gaming world have just released their next-gen consoles days apart from one another.  That’s big, and it’s time to evaluate.  

Many were able to preorder their consoles and others took their chance on launch day.  For those fans that are now opening and starting-up their new hardware – reports have surfaced of some, interesting issues… Even with the Series X only being 3 days old, already, it’s managed to start some major controversy. Videos have begun surfacing showing smoke coming from the top of the console, as if the Xbox was overheating so badly that it was smoking.  Next, Gamers took to social media to comment on the video posts questioning if these videos were legit or fake.  

One Twitter user even posted a video to recreate the smoky effect, and show that it was ultimately achieved by blowing vape smoke into the console, and, in fact was not due to any type of overheating malfunction of the unit. 

An official spokesperson for Microsoft felt the need to publicly comment and shared the following response on its Twitter account: 

Read More: PS5 vs. Xbox X – The next-gen consoles to go head to head this week

Where and when are units available: timing is key

 There has been pretty consistent news that the already limited stock has quickly disappeared, nonetheless, there are still some retailers including Amazon and Walmart where you can check the latest stock/re-stocking updates. You will have multiple chances to buy, as retailers are restocking products at multiple times during the day.  

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The Xbox launch which by now everyday already knows, took place on November 10th, with the Series X retailing at $499 and Series S for $299.  The newest console will deliver backward compatibility to the vast majority of Xbox One games, even some Xbox 360 titles.  Unlike the PS5 launch that announced that you could only purchase online, Microsoft made no such statement.  Therefore gamers can in addition to scouring online, check your local retail stores for inventory.   

So you’ve managed to purchase the next-gen console?  Now the fun part, playing new games!   One game we’ve had our eyes on is Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.  The game follows a group of Vikings, in an open-world RPG, traveling outside Norway to new life in England. 

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla 

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  • Lead epic Viking raids against Saxon troops and fortresses.
  • Dual-wield powerful weapons and relive the visceral fighting style of the Vikings.
  • Challenge yourself with the most varied collection of deadly enemies ever found in Assassin’s Creed.
  • Shape the growth of your character and your clan’s settlement with every choice you make.
  • Explore a Dark Age open world, from the shores of Norway to the kingdoms of England.
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  • Also available on Amazon and Walmart

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7 New Movies Releasing Soon to Rescue Us for the Holidays

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Arduous production and distribution woes make for a slimmer Holiday fare: we found the best hopes for 2020

Because of COVID-19, 2020 will go down in history as one of the most unique years for movies. With theaters closed, blockbusters delayed, and dozens of highly anticipated films getting siphoned off to streaming services, there hasn’t been any major box office highs or prestigious content for the big screen. Given the state of the world, this reality will likely continue through December, robbing the holiday season of its traditional major releases. 

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Nevertheless, a handful of pictures are still pushing for late 2020 premieres. Not all hope is lost for a Christmas-time movie watching experience. Here are a few anticipated films that plan on coming out before the end of the year…

Wonder Woman: 1984

Patty Jenkins’ sequel to 2017’s “Wonder Woman” was originally slated for a June release, but got perpetually pushed back because of the virus. Now, it is holding onto a Christmas Day theatrical debut. Gal Gadot returns as the titular heroin alongside Chris Pine and Kristen Wiig in this ninth installment to the DC Extended Universe.

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Coming 2 America

After returning to host “Saturday Night Live” and starring in Netflix’s “Dolemite Is My Name,” legendary comedian Eddie Murphy effectively reentered the zeitgeist in 2019. Therefore, hopes were high for his late sequel to the 1988 classic, “Coming To America.” Although made for the theaters, this 2020 film will now be available exclusively on Amazon Prime starting December 18th

Mank

A film historian’s film if there ever was one, the David Fincher-directed “Mank” stars Gary Oldman as real-life screenwriter, Herman J. Mankiewicz. Shot in black-and-white, the biopic focuses on Mankiewicz’s alcoholism and tumultuous experience writing “Citizen Kane” during Hollywood’s Golden Age. This Oscar-bait movie has already started its limited theatrical run, but will find a home on Netflix come December 4th.

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Soul

Pixar’s last theatrical release was terribly timed. The critically acclaimed, but commercially underwhelming “Onward” hit theaters the same weekend that the pandemic heated up in America and moviegoers were urged to stay at home. This next Disney-Pixar outing will thus go directly to streaming via Disney+. Available on Christmas Day, “Soul” is the first Pixar feature not to have a big-screen premiere. 

Midnight Sky

Netflix went all in for this George Clooney-directed science fiction adaptation. It’s a story about a man (played by Clooney) living on post-apocalyptic Earth and communicating with astronauts as they make their way back to the shambled planet. The film will stream on December 23rd and in this unique case, 2020 might actually add some timely relevance to the plot.

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Free Guy

Riding on the coattails of “Deadpool” and “Detective Pikachu,” Disney’s “Free Guy” is the latest action-comedy to star Ryan Reynolds as a happy-go-lucky protagonist. With a plot involving virtual reality, the movie puts an ordinary guy in extraordinary circumstances for some hilarious thrills. Carried over from 20th Century Fox and not based on any pre-existing IP, “Free Guy” is a bit of a gamble. We’ll find out if it pays off on when it hits theaters on the eleventh. 

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Monster Hunter

Another prospective theatrical release for December, Sony’s “Monster Hunter” plans to premiere on the 30th. Based off of the popular video game series of the same title, “Monster Hunter” promises a hybrid of war, science fiction, and fantasy delights. Director Paul W.S. Anderson has missed the mark with his video game adaptations before, but we cannot deny that huge spectacles projected on the big screen are something we’ve been deprived of this year, and therefore deeply crave.


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Greta Thunberg is back in Hulu Documentary: rise of Acclaimed Young Climate Activist

An intimate look inside the life and rise of the remarkable Ms. Thunberg

At the 2019 United Nations Climate Action Summit, a young girl made headlines as she condemned world leaders on destroying the climate and leaving the younger generation to deal with the environmental repercussions. Her heartfelt speech received much attention from fellow activists, celebrities and leaders.  During the UN Climate Action Summit, she said “We are in the beginning of a mass extinction and all you can talk about is money and fairytales of eternal economic grow – How Dare You!”  

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The, then 16 year old, soon became the inspired voice for the youth, a next generation’s leader, as she has continued her mission in raising awareness of the global climate emergency. Last year, Time Magazine named her ‘Person of the Year’ and she has also been nominated two years in a row for a Nobel Peace Prize.  Her name, if you already didn’t know, is Greta Thunberg.  

The upcoming “I am Greta” documentary which will stream on the Hulu platform November 13 follows the teenage climate activist during her rise to prominence and how she sparked a global impact with her school strikes and protests.   The doc gives viewers a deeper look and will include never-before-seen-footage, capturing meetings with government leaders, public appearances and global protests. 

The film will also show the young lady behind the scenes and how she lives her daily life, including scenes of being with her family, her process of writing speeches, how she deals with the stress of nonstop travel and her Asperger’s syndrome. The doc also features footage of Greta having to deal with the public scrutiny, from climate-deniers to hangers-on and the toll taken from being the “face of climate change”.   

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The documentary culminates with Greta’s extraordinary two-week journey on a wind-powered sailboat. Her voyage across the Atlantic Ocean starts as she leaves the UK  in order to reach the UN Climate Action Summit in New York City.  Thunberg took to the sea as she no longer flies to any events due to the high carbon emissions caused by air travel.

Nathan Grossman, a Swedish director, told press when asked what he hopes viewers will take away from the film, “Greta and other young people demand a safe future and that leaders listen to the science – instead they are met with empty words from politicians, and ridicule or even death threats from individuals. This is the source of so much of her frustration and I hope viewers will leave with a lot of that frustration as well.”

No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference

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The groundbreaking speeches of Greta Thunberg, the young climate activist who has become the voice of a generation, including her historic address to the United Nations 

In August 2018 a fifteen-year-old Swedish girl, Greta Thunberg, decided not to go to school one day in order to protest the climate crisis. Her actions sparked a global movement, inspiring millions of students to go on strike for our planet, forcing governments to listen, and earning her a Nobel Peace Prize nomination.

No One Is Too Small to Make A Difference brings you Greta in her own words, for the first time. Collecting her speeches that have made history across the globe, from the United Nations to Capitol Hill and mass street protests, her book is a rallying cry for why we must all wake up and fight to protect the living planet, no matter how powerless we feel. Our future depends upon it.


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PS5 Launch Day is Officially Here – Available for Black-Friday-like sales today on Walmart, Amazon and others

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New hopes for grabbing a PS5 on Launch Day

The latest Playstation, PS5 launches today, November 12. If you were among the gamers that managed to snag a preorder on Sept 17 for the console, consider yourself very lucky.  But rest assured, if you were not able to get in on the pre-order there are still many opportunities to get your hands on it. 

READ MORE: PS5 vs. Xbox X – The next-gen consoles to go head to head this week

For the launch, both the PS5 and PS5 Digital Editions will only available online through a handful of retailers including Amazon and Walmart.  The PS5 retails for $499.99 and Digital Edition for $399.99 Some retailers also give buyers finance options, for those that prefer to pay in monthly installments.  

It’s unclear when the console will be readily available and in-stock in stores for purchase, yet more than likely customer will be able to go to their local retail locations for the PS5 by Black Friday, November 27.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

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If you are able to purchase your PS5 we highly recommend the the upcoming Call of Duty game, ‘Black Ops Cold War’ which will highlight one of the key features of the PS5 DualSense controller, its unique haptic feedback.  When you pull the trigger, your controller will shake, and givers gamer a pretty awesome feeling that has never before been available. 

  • As Elite operatives, you will Follow the trail of a shadowy Figure named perseus who is on a mission to destabilize the global balance of power and change the course of history.
  • Descend into the dark center of this global conspiracy alongside iconic characters woods, Mason and hudson and a new cast of operatives attempting to stop a plot decades in the making.
  • Beyond the campaign, players will bring a cold war arsenal of weapons and equipment into the next generation of multiplayer and Zombies experiences.
  • PS4 physical disc playable on PS5 system (will not include higher framerates, Hardware based rays-tracking and faster load times available on PS5 Edition). PS5 disc is not playable on PS4 system.
  • PS4 physical version upgradable to PS5 digital version via $10 upgrade through PS store. PS4 disc required in PS5 system to access and play digital PS5 upgrade.

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‘Culture Warlords” writer goes catfishing to unmask the Enduring Power of White Supremacy in America

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What does it take to expose the tactics of online hate mongers? 

Talia Lavin, describes herself as a “schlubby, bisexual Jew living in Brooklyn” and as an unapologetic anti-racist.  She has contributed her writing on right-wing activities to major publication outlets including The Washington Post, The New Yorker, New Republic and more. As a result, Lavin describes having been a frequent target for extremists. For her latest book, “Culture Warlords”,  she created fictitious online characters and identity in order to infiltrate and better understand how and why this radical subculture (i.e. white nationalism) is started and expose it.

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In an article for the Daily Beast, she told the reporter:  “There is no economic class, education level, or geographical region that is not part of the organized racist movement,” and continued  “These people are from every walk of life. There are a lot of reasons for anger, and the people I have reported on take natural feelings of loneliness and turn them on vulnerable and marginalized people. And that’s what makes me angrier. They are human people making human choices to do evil.”

Her success in being accepted into the community, and with key members, was based on using one of her created characters, a sexy, blond, alter ego to gain trust and pry honest statements from her targets. The shockingly racist and extreme admissions of hate and even criminal “dreams” they expressed seemed to more than make up for the unorthodox catfish-like charade she used to gain their trust.

Needless to say with her real identity now known, and her first hand descriptions in the book out in the public sphere, she has all the more reason to fear backlash or acts of revenge. Her courage in taking on this dangerous task, and then speaking and writing about it, is heroic, to say the least.

Her wish for readers to take away from her book is this is an important issue and something that can and should be fought for, as Americans, it is our responsibility to speak out. She ends her interview saying, “we need a lot more anti-fascists out there.”

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Culture Warlords: My Journey Into the Dark Web of White Supremacy

Culture Warlords is the story of how Lavin, a frequent target of extremist trolls (including those at Fox News), dove into a byzantine online culture of hate and learned the intricacies of how white supremacy proliferates online. Within these pages, she reveals the extremists hiding in plain sight online: Incels. White nationalists. White supremacists. National Socialists. Proud Boys. Christian extremists.

In order to showcase them in their natural habitat, Talia assumes a range of identities, going undercover as a blonde Nazi babe, a forlorn incel, and a violent Aryan femme fatale. Along the way, she discovers a whites-only dating site geared toward racists looking for love, a disturbing extremist YouTube channel run by a fourteen-year-old girl with over 800,000 followers, the everyday heroes of the antifascist movement, and much more.

By combining compelling stories chock-full of catfishing and gate-crashing with her own in-depth, gut-wrenching research, she also turns the lens of anti-Semitism, racism, and white power back on itself in an attempt to dismantle and decimate the online hate movement from within. Shocking, humorous, and merciless in equal measure, Culture Warlords explores some of the vilest subcultures on the Web-and shows us how we can fight back.


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PS5 vs. Xbox X – The next-gen consoles to go head to head this week

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The next big leap in console hardware from Sony and Microsoft: if you can get one

Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and Sony’s Playstation 5  (PS5) are going into wide release this week, just days apart from each other. Xbox Series X was released to a furor and was instantly out of stock in some areas.  The price of both consoles is $500.  In addition each console will also have a less expensive version available;  the PS5 Digital Edition for $400 and the Xbox Series S for $300. 

Read More: Sony and Microsoft to launch new consoles- PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X by end of 2020

For gamers, the huge news is that both Microsoft and Sony have been very open about backward compatibility and have pledged to support almost all titles in the existing console platforms’ libraries.  Meaning, every Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox One game currently playable on existing Xbox One hardware (minus Kinect) can also be played on new Xbox Series X / S. Sony has committed to supporting the majority of PS4 games (totaling more than 4,000 titles) that will be playable with the newest incoming PS5 version.  

In addition to the console launch, there will be a handful of big-name franchise game releases. Two big names that we are excited about include: Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and the new Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, both set for release right along with the Xbox and PS launch.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

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  • As Elite operatives, you will Follow the trail of a shadowy Figure named perseus who is on a mission to destabilize the global balance of power and change the course of history.
  • Descend into the dark center of this global conspiracy alongside iconic characters woods, Mason and hudson and a new cast of operatives attempting to stop a plot decades in the making.
  • Beyond the campaign, players will bring a cold war arsenal of weapons and equipment into the next generation of multiplayer and Zombies experiences.
  • PS4 physical disc playable on PS5 system (will not include higher framerates, Hardware based rays-tracking and faster load times available on PS5 Edition). PS5 disc is not playable on PS4 system.
  • PS4 physical version upgradable to PS5 digital version via $10 upgrade through PS store. PS4 disc required in PS5 system to access and play digital PS5 upgrade.

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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla 

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  • Lead epic Viking raids against Saxon troops and fortresses.
  • Dual-wield powerful weapons and relive the visceral fighting style of the Vikings.
  • Challenge yourself with the most varied collection of deadly enemies ever found in Assassin’s Creed.
  • Shape the growth of your character and your clan’s settlement with every choice you make.
  • Explore a Dark Age open world, from the shores of Norway to the kingdoms of England.

Click here to see “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla” and help Independent Bookstores. Also available on Amazon.

More game release titles set for release for the remainder of 2020

Below is a list of all the game titles thus far that have released dates until the end of the year. There are sure to be updates and many many more titles for 2021.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla11/10/2020
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War11/13/2020
Halo: The Master Chief Collection11/17/2020
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate Edition11/17/2020
Poker Club11/19/2020
Just Dance 202111/24/2020
Haven12/3/2020
Immortals Fenyx Rising12/03/2020
FIFA 2112/4/2020
Madden NFL 2112/4/2020
Destiny 2: Beyond Light12/8/2020
Puyo Puyo Tetris 212/8/2020
Temtem12/8/2020
Cyberpunk 207712/10/2020
The Medium12/10/2020

Xbox Series X Specs

CPU8x Cores @ 3.8 GHz (3.6 GHz w/ SMT) Custom Zen 2 CPU
GPU12 TFLOPS, 52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz Custom RDNA 2 GPU
Die Size360.45 mm2
Process7nm Enhanced
Memory16 GB GDDR6 w/ 320b bus
Memory Bandwidth10GB @ 560 GB/s, 6GB @ 336 GB/s
Internal Storage1 TB Custom NVME SSD
I/O Throughput2.4 GB/s (Raw), 4.8 GB/s (Compressed, with custom hardware decompression block)
Expandable Storage1 TB Expansion Card (matches internal storage exactly)
External StorageUSB 3.2 External HDD Support
Optical Drive4K UHD Blu-Ray Drive
Performance Target4K @ 60 FPS, Up to 120 FPS
Xbox X Specs / Courtesy of Xbox

PS5 Specs

ComponentSpecification
CPUx86-64-AMD Ryzen Zen 8 Cores / 16 Threads at 3.5GHz (variable frequency)
GPURay Tracing Acceleration Up to 2.23 GHz (10.3 TFLOPS)
GPU ArchitectureAMD Radeon RDNA 2-based graphics engine
Memory/Interface16GB GDDR6/256-bit
Memory Bandwidth448GB/s
Internal StorageCustom 825GB SSD
IO Throughput5.5GB/s (Raw), Typical 8-9GB/s (Compressed)
Expandable StorageNVMe SSD Slot
External StorageUSB HDD Support
Optical Drive (optional)Ultra HD Blu-ray (66G/100G) ~10xCAV BD-ROM (25G/50G) ~8xCAV BD-R/RE (25G/50G) ~8x CAV DVD ~3.2xCLV
PS5 Game DiscUltra HD Blu-ray, up to 100GB/disc
Audio“Tempest” 3D AudioTech
Video OutHDMI Out port Support of 4K 120Hz TVs, VRR (specified by HDMI ver 2.1)
DimensionsPS5 – 390mm x 104mm x 260mm (width x height x depth) PS5 Digital Edition – 390mm x 92mm x 260mm (width x height x depth)
WeightPS5 – 4.5kg PS5 Digital Edition – 3.9kg
PowerPS5 – 350W PS5 Digital Edition – 340W
Input / OutputUSB Type-A port (Hi-Speed USB) USB Type-A port (Super Speed USB 10Gbps) x2 USB Type-C port (Super Speed USB 10Gbps)
NetworkingEthernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1
PS5 Specs / Courtesy of Eurogamer.net

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Jennifer Lawrence dances with Joy in Boston in party for 1 celebration

Just one of many that took their excitement to the streets – unable to contain the Joy

Jennifer Lawrence, an actress that otherwise is very private, excitedly shared her reaction with her followers, and the world on the announcement of Joe Biden as the projected winner of the presidential election

Lawrence is just one of many celebrities that publicly showed their excitement and got emotional over the news of Biden winning.  Lady Gaga and Lizzo were among the many other stars supporting the Biden-Harris ticket that posted reaction videos. 

The video also marked the first image of Lawrence she has ever shared publicly on social media.  Her comment along with her post read “Had no choice but to throw a party for 1 #comeonbosnnletsparty”.

On her Twitter page, she posted a video of herself celebrating the moment by running up and down her block, whipping her hair back and forth, doing a head-banging dance and shouting out in glee. She could be seen in the streets of Boston in her animal-print face mask and pajamas.

Jennifer supports (@JLawrence_RepUS) the largest grassroots anti-corruption campaign called RepresentUS, where a dozens of other celebrities also serve as members of the initiative’s cultural council (including the likes of Michael Douglas, Kerry Washington, Jack Black and many more).

The actress is currently in Boston to star in an incoming Netflix film “Don’t Look Up”, a comedy about a pair of scientist trying to warn Earth about a meteorite that will destroy the planet.  The movie is set to include other big name celebrities: Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Street, Cate Blanchett, Timothee Chalamet, Jonah Bill and Ariana Grande.  


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Spooky Halloween in a Deserted Vegas and Classic Songs to Enjoy

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The 31st undoubtedly will look a little different this year for many, as some states throughout the US, including California, have put limits and restrictions on traditional Halloween events (i.e. door to door “trick or treating” for candy). Although some events and attractions have been cancelled or closed due to the ongoing pandemic, listening to scary songs or getting creative with a virtual Halloween themed party is still very much on the table and can be a scary good time.

In Las Vegas, where, unfortunately there’s a lack of tourists and some occupancy restrictions, there are still beautiful, seasonal sights to be seen… Here are a few examples from Bellagio:

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Check out the clips below, where you can listen and watch the music videos we’ve compiled to create the ultimate Halloween playlist. It’s a great way to groove into the Halloween season this October!

1. Time for the “Monster Mash”

The monster mash – bobby “boris” pickett

This novelty song first came out in the early 60’s, and yet it has been remade by the likes of The Beach Boys and punk band The MisFits. The song is narrated by a scientist whose monster rises from the dead to preform a new dance…. “the monster mash”.

2. Who you Gonna Call? “Ghostbusters!”

walk the moon

The Ghostbuster theme song and opening song to the 1984 movie about a team of scientists who, upon accidentally opening a gateway to another dimension and releasing evil spirits to the city, become “ghostbusters”.

3. Stumble into the Rocky Horror “Time Warp”

time warp

Time Warp stems from the horror, rock, comedy, musical, cult favorite movie about a couple that come across an eerie mansion after their car has a flat tire. The night is filled with wild and bizarre characters, including the likes of the one and only Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

4. ‘Cause this is “Thriller!” Thriller Night!

thriller – michael jackson.

In a nearly 14 minute long song, translated into a horror musical, Michael Jackson, while walking home after a movie, is confronted by zombies, gets turned into one, and dances with the horde of the undead.

5. And Let’s Not Forget . . . “The Addams Family”

the addams family – vic mizzy

The theme song for “The Addams Family” was composed for the 1960’s TV sitcom and has been reused throughout its various iterations across time. The family is comprised of Morticia, Gomez, Wednesday, Pugsley, Lurch, Grandma, Uncle Fester and Cousin Itt.

6. Ever Feel Like “Somebody’s Watching Me”?

somebody’s watching me – rockwell

The song shows a paranoid man, perfect for the Halloween season, with a haunted house theme filled with a floating head, gravestones, ravens and a freaky shower scene reminiscent of the movie Psycho.

7. The Strange One-Eyed “Purple People Eater” Just Wants to Rock ‘N’ Roll in the Band Just like the Rest of Us

purple people eater – sheb wooley

How more bizarre and quintessential for this coming holiday than a one-eye, one-horned, flying, purple people-eater, a strange creature that comes down to earth to be in a rock ‘n’ roll band.

8. “This Is Halloween!” “This Is Halloween!”

this is halloween – danny elfman

The anthem sang by Halloween Town residents in the 1993 animated movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas”.

9. Does a Special Someone Haunt Your Mind? “I Put A Spell on You”

i put a spell on you – screamin’ jay hawkins

This music video is very freaky, channeling a voodoo like mood, casting a spell on a “special” someone and sporting his skull in tow.


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Billie Eilish, Lil John, Johnny Depp, Jack Black and more Say “Hell No” to Trump Train

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Trump’s attempt to enlist entertainers for taxpayer funded propaganda program fails spectacularly

Lately, the Trump Administration has been looking for a celebrity to be the face of its new COVID-19 PSA campaign. Well, kind of. While the $265 million taxpayer-funded ad campaign is supposed to raise coronavirus awareness, the White House has unsubtly been twisting it into an explicit Trump promotion.

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According to U.S. Heath and Human Services Secretary Michael Caputo, the theoretically non-partisan campaign’s message is “Helping The President Will Help The Country.” Interestingly, this whole fiasco arrives just days before the 2020 Presidential Election, where Trump is behind in the polls.

Regardless of the hidden meaning behind the campaign—or perhaps directly because of it—the Administration has had trouble finding a suitable face for the ads. According to documents that Democratic lawmakers revealed to the Washington Post, the Administration went down a list of 247 celebs considered for the PSAs, but hardly any of them fit the bill.

Notes from the documents suggest a strict pro-Republican criteria for the job. Behavior that disqualified celebrities included if they had ever been critical of Trump, if they ever expressed support for Barak Obama, and if they ever supported gay marriage or LBGTQ+ rights. Unsurprisingly, these stipulations left options rather thin.

Names on the list included comedians Judd Apatow and George Lopez (both disqualified for expressing anti-Trump sentiments); singers Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine and Justin Timberlake (all ruled out for endorsing Obama and championing gay rights); actress Jennifer Lopez (eliminated for her so-called radical Super Bowl halftime show); and actors Johnny Depp and Jack Black (both excluded for simply aligning with the American left).

The name on the list that met the most scathing response was probably singer/songwriter Billie Eilish. Notes on the eighteen-year old celebrity recount that she “Made a political statement on gun control in 2019; will be a first time voter in 2020; not a Trump supporter, stated he ‘is destroying our country and everything we care about.'”

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Of the 247 names initially listed, only ten survived the President’s elimination process— Dennis Quaid, Marc Anthony, Enrique Iglesias, Billy Ray Cyrus, Miranda Lambert, Garth Brooks, Dwyane Wade, Dr. Mehmet Oz, CeCe Winans, and Shulem Lemmer. 

There are also a number of celebrities listed as “pending” or “declined.” Among the latter are Dwayne Johnson, Selena Gomez, and Sandra Oh. 

Trump Train about to Derail or will Celebs like Lil Wayne & Kanye come to the Rescue

These slim pickings show that Trump does not garner the strongest support (or any) from American entertainers. In addition to all of the listed names considered and rejected for this campaign, there are many more celebrities who have publically denounced the POTUS, several of whom were formerly apolitical or even republicans (Clint Eastwood and Arnold Schwarzenegger) before the current term.

Not all celebrities are steadfastly anti-Trump, though. The President has actually found support in some unlikely places. Because of Trump’s recent Platinum Plan to assist black Americans, he has created seemingly positive relations with rappers such as Lil Wayne, Ice Cube, 50 Cent, and Lil Pump. It’s unclear if any of these recognizable names actually endorse Trump, but they’ve all shown degrees of support via social media. 

Trump doesn’t have all rappers on board, though. Kanye West retracted his longstanding support for the President when he decided to run for the office himself this year. Meanwhile, when rapper Lil John was solicited to support Trump on Twitter, he responded bluntly:

Evidently, while there are some exceptions, few recognizable entertainers fully support the President. Ironically, Donald Trump himself has a strong background in entertainment— perhaps boasting the most show business-savvy resume of any President since Reagan.

However, while Reagan was an accomplished actor and later President of the Screen Actor’s Guild, Trump was more of a crude businessman slapped before the camera for a reality TV paycheck. 

Entertainers carry a lot of influence. Unfortunately, Trump has struggled to win the hearts of such influencers. In fact, many of them are now using that very influence against him.


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