Overseas audiences embraced animated features during holiday breaks, with family films dominating screens. "A Beautiful Mind" experienced a post-Ocademy Awards surge in some regions, notably Italy where weekend earnings jumped 46%. Universal projected the Oscar recognition would boost its Italian total to $14.5 million. Yet the drama's performance proved underwhelming in Britain and showed no noticeable lift in Germany, where younger crowds largely ignored the awards. Fox's prehistoric comedy...

Microsoft faces intensified scrutiny over a long-known Office Web Components flaw now joined by a freshly disclosed critical vulnerability under active exploitation. Attackers target ActiveX controls in versions 10 and 11 of these components, leveraging malicious websites to execute code with the victim's privileges when accessed through Internet Explorer. This zero-day threat is actively weaponized, with Sophos confirming exploitation in the wild, particularly via Chinese sites bundling it...

Hollywood's corporate giants grapple with dwindling profits while star salaries soar to unprecedented $25 million heights defying conventional industry economics This astronomical pay reflects a curious paradox Studios chase story-centric goldmines like Harry Potter yet still hemorrhage cash for A-list sequels A new breed of superstar emerges beyond acting They now command writer-producer roles and business stakes Adam Sandler and Mike Myers craft their vehicles Mel Gibson and Bruce Willis...

В обновлении «Восхождение облаков» ожидается появление нового персонажа — загадочного облака по имени Сора, который станет частью игры уже 18 декабря. Готовы ли вы раскрыть его тайны и почувствовать силу, освобождающую от ограничений? Не пропустите шанс стать лидером и показать свое мастерство на поле боя! Что такое Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB)? Алмазы в Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (МЛББ) используются как премиум-валюта для покупки эксклюзивных скинов, героев и других...

Fans of Call of Duty Mobile can finally rejoice as the long-awaited controller support has been officially reinstated. The recent Season 2 update, launched at midnight EST, marks the return of this highly requested feature, which was absent from the game at launch despite being available during the beta phase. This omission initially left many players disappointed, eager to enhance their gameplay experience with controllers. The reason behind the removal of controller support remains...

Facing geolocation barriers with streaming services? Certain DNS-based solutions like Uflix recently ceased US Netflix access after sustained blocking. This highlights a key vulnerability in DNS proxies versus VPN technology. VPNs employ more sophisticated server obfuscation methods. While Netflix actively blocks detected IP ranges, some premium VPNs dynamically rotate whitelisted servers. ExpressVPN currently maintains functional US endpoints for Netflix access abroad. Their approach...

The online betting industry in India continues to expand, and platforms that offer fast access, simple navigation, and reliable services are gaining massive popularity. One such platform is Reddy Anna Book, a well-known name among users who follow sports betting and online gaming. In this 2025 guide, we explain everything you need to know about Reddy Anna Book, its features, user experience, and why it stands out for many players. Whether you are a new user or someone exploring trusted...

If you are entering the world of online gaming for the first time, Lotus365 provides a smooth, exciting platform for you to combine entertainment and winning possibilities. However, like any new experience, first-time gamblers will need some help to have an enjoyable and rewarding experience. This guide will provide you with the initial steps to get started with your Lotus365 ID and provide you with some helpful betting tips designed for beginners. 1. Take the time to familiarize yourself...

Weekly MMO News Summary Did your gaming sessions keep you from catching up on the latest MMO headlines? Don’t worry — catch up every Sunday evening with Massively Overpowered’s weekly roundup! Season’s greetings to all! This week brought exciting news as Standing Stone, an indie studio spun off from Turbine, takes the reins on developing Lord of the Rings Online and Dungeons & Dragons Online, both published by Daybreak. Meanwhile, fans were disheartened —...

Recently, Netease revealed an exciting update for Marvel Rivals, enabling players to customize the colors of their character skins. This new feature has generated a lot of enthusiasm among fans eager to personalize their favorite heroes with unique hues, adding a fresh layer of creativity to the game experience. Initial enthusiasm quickly faded when players discovered the restrictions. Instead of freely customizing skins with any colors they desired, options were confined to predetermined...

A recent leak suggests that fans of Honkai: Star Rail can look forward to a significant update in version 3.3, which will see the return of two popular characters through re-run banners. These banners have become a common feature in Hoyoverse’s gacha titles, offering players another chance to obtain beloved characters after their initial debut. Notably, Star Rail has often hosted "triple re-runs," allowing players to choose from three different five-star characters during major...

The Late Afternoon Drama: Remembering a TV Phenomenon Those familiar with 1990s television culture can easily recall the rhythmic audience chants that became synonymous with one particular program dominating the afternoon airwaves. When students found themselves confined to bed with illness, television became their companion, and inevitably they would discover the theatrical spectacle that captivated American viewers for nearly three decades. Before his television fame, the show's namesake...