72 posts tagged ‘amazon’
Here's where to watch Elf during the 2023 holiday season
AV Club,
Depending on who you ask, Will Ferrell and Jon Favreau’s Elf is Hollywood’s last really major addition to the Christmas movie canon. Turning 20 years old this holiday season, the film has taken on a life of its own at this point, powered by the most purely sweet performance in Ferrell’s long career, capable of melting… Read more...
The He-Man Movie Might Be Close to Finding a New Home
Gizmodo,
Godzilla looms large in a tense new clip from Minus One. Meet Chris Pratt’s Garfield, who sounds an awful lot like Chris Pratt’s Mario, among other Chris Pratts. A Voyager icon reconfirms their return for Star Trek Prodigy. Plus, Doctor Who adds another mystery guest star. Spoilers, away! Read more...
Amazon Restructures Games Division to Refocus on Prime Gaming, Lays Off 180
Another round of layoffs is underway at Amazon, and for the second time, it’s happening at the company’s video games division. Read more...
Coyote Vs. Acme may get a release after all
Just like its titular cartoon canine, Coyote Vs. Acme may yet survive the experience of stepping off a cliff to find only air beneath. While Road Runner always dodges Coyote’s Acme-purchased hijinks completely unscathed, its Coyote’s “resilience and persistence,” in the words of director Dave Green, that form a neater… Read more...
Will the Government Rein in Amazon?
The New Yorker,
The Federal Trade Commission is suing the company. Lina Khan, the chair of the F.T.C., tells David Remnick that Amazon exploits its position as a monopoly to invisibly drive up costs.
Game Theory: Star Ocean: The Second Story R is a beautifully busted throwback
Every Friday, A.V. Club staffers kick off the weekend by taking a look at the world of gaming, diving in to the ideas that underpin the hobby we love with a bit of Game Theory. We’ll sound off in the space above, and invite you to respond down in the comments, telling us what you’re playing this weekend, and what… Read more...
The SAG-AFTRA Strike Is Officially Over!
Jezebel,
For 118 days scores of striking actors have held the line, now they can finally say their lines once more. That’s right: SAG-AFTRA, the actors’ union, has reached a tentative agreement on a new and improved three-year contract with studios! Read more...
Amazon Drive Is Shutting Down
mjtsai,
Chris Welch (in 2022): The company says Amazon Drive will no longer be supported as of December 31st, 2023. That’s when access will be completely cut off. Uploads are going away earlier and won’t be accepted as of January 31st. The Amazon Drive apps for Android and iOS will be taken down on October 31st, […]