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I Grew Up on Tom and Jerry. Only Later Did I Realize What It Really Took.
Why Tom and Jerry Is Hard to Copy On February 10, 1940, an animated short about a cat chasing a mouse opened in American theaters. The test screening drew a weak response. MGM executives considered dropping the project. The short, Puss Gets the Boot , earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Short. It also started a series that has lasted more than eighty years.
By Jinabout a month ago in Geeks
Xu Song Married His Fan. The Internet Punished Him for Being Ordinary.
On the night of September 19, Xu Song posted on Weibo: "Our life story has been written into a new chapter. Thank you for your care and blessings." He included two wedding photos taken on a grassland. Feng Xi posted the same caption and the same photos. There was no @, no long essay, and the studio said nothing.
By Jinabout a month ago in Geeks
He Drove Her Home After a Six-Hour Audition. Then He Stayed for Tea With Her Mom.
The audition room had no windows. The air conditioning sounded like someone tearing paper in the next room. Six hours. George Miller had them do exercises. No talking. Eyes only. Tom Hardy stood across from her in a gray T-shirt with pilled cuffs. He made a gesture. She didn't understand it. He did it again. The director didn't call cut. Sweat sat at Hardy's temple. Dennings thought, if an earthquake happens now, do we run or finish the scene. Then she thought, no earthquake. Los Angeles doesn't earthquake. She kept acting.
By Jinabout a month ago in Geeks
Charlie Sheen: Career, Relationships, Family, and Life
Charlie Sheen has lived a life that has rarely stayed out of the spotlight. From becoming a young Hollywood actor to starring in some of the biggest films and television shows of his generation, his career has included remarkable successes as well as difficult personal chapters. Born Carlos Irwin Estévez on September 3, 1965, in New York City, he grew up in a family deeply connected to the entertainment industry. His father, Martin Sheen, was already an established actor, while his siblings also went on to work in film and television.
By MUHAMMAD SHAFIEabout a month ago in Geeks
Franz Beckenbauer Biography: Career, Family and Legacy
Franz Beckenbauer was more than just a football player; he was a symbol of elegance, intelligence, and leadership in the sport. Known around the world as “Der Kaiser” (The Emperor) , he transformed the role of a defender by showing that a player at the back of the field could also create attacks, control matches, and influence the entire game.
By MUHAMMAD SHAFIEabout a month ago in Geeks
Fumfer Physics 54: Why AI Experts Can't Agree: Consciousness and the Lack of Consensus
In this interview, Scott Douglas Jacobsen and Rick Rosner discuss uncertainty around artificial intelligence, consciousness, and expert disagreement. They examine AI risk, imitation of conscious behaviour, U.S.-China competition, governance, catastrophic scenarios, educational and employment disruption, reduced professional drudgery, and the possibility that AI could accelerate biomedical advances and longevity research.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsenabout a month ago in Geeks
The Color TV King Just Delisted. In 2025, Every TV It Sold Lost Money.
Konka Delisting: Negative 2.11% Gross Margin on Every TV Sold On September 14, 2026, Konka Group held its second extraordinary shareholders’ meeting of the year. The agenda item had a long name: “Proposal on Voluntarily Terminating the Company’s Stock Listing by Resolution of the Shareholders’ Meeting.” The vote passed.
By Jinabout a month ago in Geeks
Groove into the 60s with Voices of Hope's "The Beat Goes On"
Get your grooves ready for Voices of Hope’s (VOH) 18th annual fall gala, “The Beat Goes On,” on Saturday, Oct. 3. The evening will celebrate the iconic music of the 1960s, featuring Motown, Girl Groups, folk rock, and more.
By Marielle Sabbagabout a month ago in Geeks
Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Movie Review
At the time I am writing this, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has passed $2.4 billion at the worldwide box office in just under two months, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2026 and the third-highest-grossing film of all time, behind only Avengers: Endgame and Avatar. This has also propelled Tom Holland into becoming the highest-grossing actor of all time (his movies have totalled an incredible $15.5 billion worldwide).
By Maria Labout a month ago in Geeks
Gloucester Stage's "Moon Man Walk": A Moving Production
Let’s go for an adventure on the moon. As Gloucester Stage’s final show of the season, the theater presents “Moon Man Walk,” written by James Ijames. After his mother passes, Spencer returns home to clean out his mother’s house. Along the way, Spencer meets Petrushka, recounts memories, and discovers a surprising secret.
By Marielle Sabbagabout a month ago in Geeks
The Movie Star Era Is Ending. Animation Is Taking Over Chinese Cinema.
Animation rises, stardom falls: what changed in Chinese film investment Wang Hailin’s recent remarks are like a nail driven into the lintel of the Chinese film industry:
By Jinabout a month ago in Geeks
Perry Mason: The case of the silent black judge, in The case of the skeleton's closet
Perry Mason episodes are revealing I have been binge-watching episodes of Perry Mason on various platforms for the past two years. One episode that intrigues me is The Case of the Skeleton's Closet, which aired in October, 1963. The judge is portrayed by African Americn actor Vince Townsend.
By Cheryl E Preston2 months ago in Geeks