A microbiologist explains what the cordyceps infection in The last of us Would not affect humans in real life. In Naughty Dog's video game and the HBO adaptation, the Cordyceps infection is a widespread fungus that turns humans into zombie-like beings, causing a global pandemic and the collapse of society. In both the video game and the HBO show, the cordyceps infection takes inspiration from the real-life fungus known as Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, which mainly affects ants and significantly influences their behavior. In a new video from WIREDMicrobiologist Dan Buckley answers the Internet's burning questions about microbiology, including whether the Cordyceps…
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Max's controversial Scooby-doo series, Velmais seemingly canceled after two seasons. Premiering in January 2023, the adult animated series explores the backstories of the human members of Mystery Incorporated before they officially come together, centered on Velma Dinkley as she tries to uncover the truth behind her mother's disappearance and the murders of several teenage girls. . Mindy Kaling leads Velmas voice cast as the titular character alongside Glenn Howerton as Fred, Sam Richardson as Shaggy, and Constance Wu as Daphne. Now, shortly after a Halloween special was released on October 3, Velma was apparently refused By Max, according to a…
The snake queen was canceled at Starz after two seasons. Premiering in 2022, the historical drama series follows the life of Catherine de Medici and her ascent to the throne, beginning with her arrival at the French court as a young teenager and culminating in her role as the reigning queen of France in the 16th century. , based on the book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda. Samantha Morton leads The snake queens cast alongside Amrita Acharia, Enzo Cilenti, Ruby Bentall, Nicholas Burns, Beth Goddard, Raza Jaffrey and Danny Kirrane. Now, a little more than…
The Abbott Elementary Season 4 trailer shows Janine back at school with new pets and a student with ringworm. The ABC mockumentary sitcom stars Quinta Branson, who also created the show, as Janine Teagues, a perpetually optimistic second-rate teacher at the titular underfunded and predominantly black public school in Philadelphia. Except Branson, the ensemble Abbott Elementary The cast includes Taylor James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, William Stanford Davis, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Now, just four months after season 3 ended, ABC has shared the first trailer for Abbott Elementary Season 4. Watch it below: The season…
Bridgerton's Benedict star Luke Thompson slyly teases that one major moment from the book will be recreated in season 4. Based on the books by Julia Quinn, each season of Netflix's popular romance series follows a different member of the eponymous family as they find Love in a historically alternative version of Regency-era London. It is confirmed that Bridgerton Season 4 will follow the family's second-oldest son, Benedict, and his romance with Sophie Baek, played by Yerin Ha. for Netflixs latest announcement, which includes the first photos of Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha together, the former also teased that one…
The Jurassic Park Franchise has been immensely popular with audiences worldwide, grossing over $6 billion at the box office combined and captivating multiple generations. The franchise began in 1993 with Steven Spielberg's classic film, based on the novel by Michael Crichton, which was followed by the lesser sequel, The Lost World: Jurassic ParkIn 1997. The franchise fizzled out after 2001's Jurassic Park IIIThe first film not directed by Spielberg and not based on a novel by Crichton, before he returned in full force with the reboot, Jurassic World. Starring a new cast led by Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard,…
Screenwriter Stuart Beattie revealed George Lucas' role in Solo: A Star Wars StoryThe franchise's biggest box office bomb to date. In general, the Star Wars Movies have been box office hits, but the exception was Solo - which grossed just $393.2 million at the global box office. Behind-the-scenes drama meant that the film didn't even break even. Appeared on the YouTube channel Star Wars theory, Screenwriter Stuart Beattie revealed George Lucas' role in Solo: A Star Wars Story. Watch part of the video or read his comments below: Beattie, who was a writer on the scrapped Obi-Wan Kenobi film trilogy,…
TalentedChris Evans' most underrated movie becomes a global Netflix hit seven years after its original release. Directed by Marc Webb, also known for 500 days of summer And these Amazing Spider-Man In cinema, his 2017 film follows an intellectually gifted seven-year-old girl who gets caught up in a custody dispute between her maternal uncle and grandmother. Chris Evans stars in the lead role alongside Mckenna Grace, Lindsay Duncan, Jenny Slate and Oscar-winning Octavia Spencer. Now, seven years after its original release, Chris Evans' most underrated movie has become a global hit Netflix. Talented Ranked third on Netflix's global top 10…
Hawk's Ridge is "Not quite genuine," although its intense battle scenes still impress historian John McManus. Directed by Mel Gibson, the 2016 war film follows the experiences of Desmond Doss during World War II, who, as a devout Seventh-day Adventist, refused to carry or use any weapons or firearms, and became the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary service during the Battle of Okinawa in the movie stars Andrew Garfield as Desmond Doss alongside a cast that includes Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, Teresa Palmer, Hugo Weaving, Rachel Griffiths, Vince Vaughn and Richard Piros. In…
Hawk's Ridge is "Not quite genuine," although its intense battle scenes still impress historian John McManus. Directed by Mel Gibson, the 2016 war film follows the experiences of Desmond Doss during World War II, who, as a devout Seventh-day Adventist, refused to carry or use any weapons or firearms, and became the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary service during the Battle of Okinawa, the film stars Andrew Garfield as Desmond Doss alongside a cast that includes Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, Teresa Palmer, Hugo Weaving, Rachel Griffiths, Vince Vaughn and Richard Pyros. In a…