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Initially developed for The Mandalorian, the Volume is a visual effects technology composed of a video wall that displays virtual effects on stage in real time. The technology has been heralded as revolutionary, but there have been some who note that it is not a one-size-fits-all situation. The Volume can only be used in certain productions and works best under certain visual conditions. For instance, Andor didn’t use The Mandalorian’s Volume filming tech....

However, while Pattinson’s Batman may seem at first to be a familiar depiction of the bitter, vengeful Dark Knight who fans know and love, there’s much more going on with him beneath the surface. The Batman is a film that has a lot to say about its title character’s most popular characterization, and not all of it is good. But despite that — or perhaps because of it — Pattinson’s Batman manages to arguably be the most compelling and heroic depiction of Bruce Wayne ever put to film....

I’m the mother of four young children, and your article “My Culture at the Crossroads” (ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, Oct. 9) hit me right in the solar plexus. When your guest writer Kevin Powell speaks of rap-music videos pumping “visual crack into the minds of young people across the planet” and rap artists screaming hateful violence for “global consumption, with no regard for who is inhaling those sentiments,” I am struck by how immensely vulnerable all our children are....

If you’re familiar with the Alexa assistant experience, it will be largely the same across their different devices with the main difference being their audio experience and smart display if they offer one. Where Should You Start? If you’re just getting started with Alexa, the Echo Dot (4th Gen) is a great speaker to start with, especially if you’re on a tighter budget or don’t want to fully commit to the ecosystem yet....

From flat out fun to educational, these Prime Day toy deals are worth your attention. Read below to find our favorite picks so far. Check out the Lightning Deals on toys and games during Prime Day 2020 for limited-time discounts. Little Tikes & Step2 Prime Day Deals L.O.L. Surprise! Prime Day Deals The L.O.L. Surprise! dolls and sets are on sale up to 47 percent for Prime Day, including Lils with Lil Pets or Sisters and various configurations....

RELATED: The Best Families in Anime Despite this lack of attention, however, there is still no shortage of anime sisters that are well-known among fans for their personalities. Moreover, biological sisters may be more at the forefront, but as of late, adoptive anime sisters have been getting more love. These anime stepsisters show that sometimes love can transcend bloodline. Updated December 20, 2022, by Izabella Molina: Just like their biological counterparts, a good deal of anime stepsisters serve as loving companions or caretakers to their siblings, with some being notable for that very reason....

So, for Sporting News’ ranking of the best catchers available on the market this winter, the team listed as the “best fit” is not the team that each player spent 2013 with. These also are not predictions, because there often is a domino effect to free agency — the best available guy signs in one place, then the next best guy goes somewhere else from among the same list of teams that was pursuing the first guy, and so on — meaning that one wrong prediction leads to more wrong predictions....

“Talkin’ season” — the annual rite of passage every summer — tends to focus on those circle-the-date-games on the calendar. Those are the games that shape the nonconference schedule, the conference races and in, November, the College Football Playoff. MORE: Five looming COVID-19 questions for the 2020 college football season For a sport that values the regular season that much, the games are what define the season. Sporting News looks at the best games in 2020 by category: Best Week 1 game Alabama vs....

It follows logically then that movies that are centered or have plots heavily involved with music should also have fantastic soundtracks. Some movies fail at creating such a soundtrack. However, when those behind a movie really put in the time and passion to bring their musical visions to life, the results often will outshine the movies themselves. Here are the best fictional bands from movies that have albums so good viewers will want to immediately add the songs to their iPods- or whatever the kids are using these days....

These are high-performance smart TVs that come with a ton of apps, great displays, and, even more importantly, fantastic prices. There’s a Fire TV for every budget and they’re even more attractive when there’s a deal involved. That’s exactly what we’ll be looking at right now. Let’s see some of the best Fire TV deals available right now. When it comes to budget Fire TVs, this is the right range to look into....

So whether you’re a home brewer, or simply want to add a bit of fun—and a perfectly poured beer—to your evenings, there are some brilliant options to choose from. Here are the best home beer dispensers available today. Q: Are Beer Dispensers Worth It? Not only can you impress your friends by providing IPAs and craft lager on tap, but you might also just improve the flavor compared to drinking out the can....

There are a couple of options for Altaria that make the Pokemon more versatile than some other choices. There are always differences between building a Pokemon for defense and building a Pokemon for offense. For the offensive side of Altaria, players should focus on getting the Fast Attack called Dragon Breath. Not only will it shred a plethora of picks in the Great League, but the move also charges super fast with how quick the attacks land....

Programming languages sit at the epicenter of this ever-growing field of Computer Science. However, it can be daunting and confusing for you to choose which one to learn or expand into from the hundreds of programming languages out there. Not to worry. This article will outline the best programming languages to learn in 2021 to kickstart or expand your career. 1. JavaScript JavaScript is by far the most used programming language in the world....

On Wednesday they began to explain why, releasing the first data from the trial, which was run by Merck, the HIV Vaccine Trial Network and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The researchers announced a troubling finding: the number of HIV infections among the trial volunteers who received the vaccine was higher than the rate among those who received a placebo. Twenty-four of 741 volunteers who got the vaccine became infected with HIV, as did 21 in the placebo group....

Scorers: Athlos United (Srinath TV 25’, Arun Thomas 47’, Imdad KP 48’, Sanjay Prabhakar 53’) FC Brunton (Gautam Rego 32’) Athlos United picked up their first win of the season with a 4-1 thrashing of Brunton. Athlos had previously lost one and drawn one and needed a win in their bags to keep hopes of a promotion alive and they did exactly that showing form of old as they swept aside Brunton with their attacking prowess....

9:30 AM – Phoenix FC v. Decathlon FC The opening game of Division 3 has Phoenix FC taking on Decathlon FC in an all-important fixture. While Phoenix FC have lost their opening match but were back to winning ways having beaten Joga Bonito last week while Decathlon FC started off with a win but almost lost their previous match if it wasn’t for a penalty in the last minute that saved them with a draw....

The five teams of baseball’s supposedly best division have combined to be outscored by 32 runs, the worst run differential of any division in baseball — the National League East is next worst at minus-16 (Note: All stats are through Tuesday's games). The only AL East team with a positive differential is the Blue Jays, at plus-13, and Toronto is only 20-20 because its pitching staff has allowed 183 runs, tied for sixth most in baseball with the Rays, and one spot “behind” the Yankees....

Yes, Buddy, that’s what I said. This is not inconsequential. The avalanche of lies about the NBA’s age limit rule has colored its perception from the day it was introduced in 2005, and the overreaction has led to NCAA president Mark Emmert’s public condemnation of “one-and-done” and to NBA commissioner Adam Silver and NBA Players Association executive director Michele Roberts meeting with Emmert’s college basketball commission to discuss the future of the rule....