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Charter Communications, through its Spectrum Reach business, has launched a new tool for advertisers that aims to boost the effectiveness and efficiency of their campaigns.

The tool, called the Audience Reach Optimizer (Aro), is designed to ensure that an advertiser or brand’s campaign messaging reaches their intended TV audience by utilizing Spectrum Reach’s unique data insights to better target TV viewers at the household level.

Aro uses a number of features that differentiate it from other ad planning products, including unique insights from traditional TV services and Spectrum’s own video apps. That combination allows Aro users to have the most-relevant and valuable information for their campaigns, Charter posits.

The use of those data points is done in a privacy-mindful way, and Charter says the Aro allows advertisers and brands to deliver their spots and campaigns...

Halo: Reach is considered to be truly one of the best games we’ve ever seen in the gaming world. It’s been more than 14 years since the release of the title, and it still holds up today on all fronts. Gamers simply can’t get enough of the Noble team, intense battles, and beautiful graphics.

The Halo franchise was Bungie’s magnum opus. (Image via Microsoft)

A major reason why Reach was so special is because it was Bungie’s final send-off to the franchise. The company wanted to forge its own destiny and pursue new projects. While Microsoft retained the rights to the franchise, its decision to give the mantle to 343 Industries was the death sentence for Halo.

Microsoft completely tore down Bungie’s version Halo Reach is considered to be the last good entry in Halo. (Image via Microsoft)

Bungie’s Marcus Lehto, who was Reach‘s creative director,...

It’s confirmed democracy is coming to the big screens after the announcement of a new Helldivers 2 live-action film from Sony and Arrowhead Game Studios. Last month, at CES 2025, Sony confirmed that the game would finally be getting its very own adaptation.

Reach‘s story is considered to be the peak of the Halo franchise. (Image via Microsoft)

Helldivers 2 was one of the biggest success stories of 2024, so it’s not surprising that Sony is committing to a movie project. The company hasn’t revealed anything about what we can expect to see. However, if the project adapts the Halo: Reach formula for Angel’s Venture, it could smash records.

It’s time for Helldivers 2 movie to learn from Reach

Things haven’t been going well for Super Earth. Recently, in a completely unexpected, unpredictable turn of events, the black hole that occupied Helldivers 2‘s galaxy for the majority of...

Chhaava Box Office Day 1 Advance Booking (2 Days To Go) (Photo Credit – Facebook))

Vicky Kaushal-led Chhaava is ready to surprise everyone the way it is trending in advance booking at the Indian box office. After a solid response to the teaser and the trailer, everyone expected the film to do well, but now, it is clearly heading for a much bigger start. Backed by strong performance in Maharashtra, the upcoming Bollywood biggie has already surpassed the day 1 pre-sales of Gully Boy, which is Bollywood’s biggest opener on Valentine’s Day.

Directed by Laxman Utekar, the magnum opus is based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The concept itself is a major attraction, and the makers have played well so far with promos, resulting in good buzz and excitement at the ground level. In Maharashtra, it will behave like a front-loaded affair, and the pre-sales indicate it.

As of 10:30 am Ist,...

Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Worldwide Box Office: Surpasses Keanu Reeves’ The Matrix (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Keanu Reeves is a versatile actor who is also unparalleled in the action space. He earned fortunes with his The Matrix franchise and is best known for the John Wick film. His latest movie, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, has emerged as one of the top five highest-grossing films in his career. Keep scrolling for more deets.

Sonic 3 is performing better at the overseas box office than it is in the US. The film was directed by Jeff Fowler and received excellent ratings on Rotten Tomatoes as the critics certified it fresh with an 86% rating on Tomatometer. The Audience gave it 95%, showing their love for the movie. Reeves plays Shadow the Hedgehog, the antagonist in the film. The director was impressed by his John Wick performance.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is moving towards the $500 million...

Sonny Corinthos’ health has been an ongoing storyline in recent episodes of General Hospital. Fans have already been concerned about what this could mean for the character for quite some time. Now, some suspect recent event could spell doom for Maurice Bernard’s character.

Sonny Has Been Part Of General Hospital Since The Early 1990s

Benard was first cast as Sonny Corinthos on General Hospital back in 1993. Barnard has been so heavily tied to the character his own son, Joshua, played a younger version of Sonny, one of the few times Maurice himself hasn’t played the character.

The mob kingpin would gradually become a central character on the soap. However, some fans fear his story could soon be coming to an end.

Sonny Corinthos on ‘General Hospital’ – YouTube

As noted by Coming Soon, Sonny recently endured a dramatic collapse on General Hospital. This already put the character in danger,...

Something that should come as no surprise to anyone who knows anything about me is that Baldur's Gate 3 is my favorite video game of all time. I love anything with extensive lore and interesting characters, and I've found that the game has so much to offer. Even after hundreds of hours in the game, I can still start a playthrough and find the occasional detail that surprises me. Recently, I've been playing a co-op playthrough with three other people.

I've always been of the opinion that most video games are better with friends — as soon as I know what a game is like in multiplayer, single-player runs can often become lonely. Baldur's Gate 3 has been no exception. Especially if you haven't played through many previous campaigns, BG3 multiplayer feels very reminiscent of a Dungeons & Dragons party. I've found I've grown a lot more attached to my character, since by...

As the saying goes: there ain’t no party like an S Club party.

The British “Reach” pop group S Club, also known as S Club 7, made a huge impact in the ’00s across the world with hits like “Don’t Stop Movin’,” “Bring It All Back,” “Never Had a Dream Come True,” “Reach” and “Have You Ever.”

The group was formed with seven members, and would go on release four studio albums from 1999 to 2002 – and even their own movie, 2003′s Seeing Double.

After coming back together for 2015′s Bring It All Back Tour, they reformed for a massive reunion tour 25 years after their debut between 2023 and 2024. (Check out the photos and set list from the tour.)

We’ve gathered together the members of S Club 7, and ranked them from lowest to highest estimated net worth.

Click through to see who are the richest members of S Club 7…...

While it’s common to see different game franchises spark a few conflicting opinions every now and then, Halo, especially the early games, has never truly been a part of it all. In fact, finding someone taking aim at this iconic franchise is about as rare as actually catching a shiny Pokémon.

Master Chief and the Weapon in Infinite – Image Credit: 343 Industries.

So, when such opinions do pop up every now and then, consider ourselves utterly baffled by what said person is trying to cook up. Keeping that in mind, while we ourselves don’t have a horse in this race (for now), let’s take a look at what aspects might potentially make the Halo games “not” click for someone.

Is the Halo Series Really as Lacking as Few Make It Out to Be? Master Chief driving the Warthog in Halo: Ce – Image Credit: Bungie.

Let’s start...

There’s no doubt that Paramount’s Halo TV series was a massive disappointment, with it spending two seasons attempting to adapt some aspects of the series’ canon while also inducing severe changes to the original Halo games. Considering its horrible reception and massive budget, it’s no surprise that Paramount decided to cancel the Halo show after just two seasons.

Halo TV show was all set to adapt one of the biggest events of the franchise’s universe. (Image via Microsoft)

Before the show’s cancellation, it looked like Season 3 was going to adopt one of the biggest-fan favorite stores of the franchise, The Fall of Reach. The event has been a major turning point for every character in the series. While it’s sad that we’ll never see a live-action adaptation of the event, it’s probably for the better when you consider the circumstances behind Reach‘s development by Bungie.

Box Office Comparison Between Suriya’s Ghajini Vs Aamir Khan’s Ghajini ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Remakes aren’t new and have always been a trend. The only difference is that today, one can easily point out which film the remake is lifted from. Decades ago, when there was no access to Ott and other services, remakes were in full form. One such is Aamir Khan’s Ghajini, which was a riot at the Indian box office. Back then, very few people were aware that it was a remake of Suriya’s Ghajini. Let’s find out how both films fared theatrically in India.

Starting from the Og, Suriya’s Tamil action thriller was released on September 29, 2005. The film was inspired by Christopher Nolan’s Memento. It was directed by Ar Murugadoss, and upon its release, it opened to mostly positive reviews from critics. Even word-of-mouth among the ticket-buying audience was highly favorable.

There’s no doubt that Halo: Reach is one of the best Fps titles we’ve ever seen in the history of the Fps genre. The game officially hit the shelves on September 14th, 2010, and capped off the original Halo games by developer Bungie. It was the story that kicked off with 2001’s Combat Evolved ended in 2007 with the release of Halo 3, but Bungie also gave us Reach.

Halo: Reach was a massive turning point for the Halo franchise. (Image via Microsoft)

Reach completely shook up the Halo formula, though the attention remained on its phenomenal campaign. Placing players in the boots of spartan named Noble Six, Reach invited gamers to buckle up for an emotional, and action-packed set of challenges. Halo: Reach was truly a generational hit, but it was also the reason why another great Halo game didn’t receive the love it deserved from Bungie at that time.

Hollywood’s top unscripted executives and producers will gather together at Los Angeles’ Skirball Cultural Center on Oct. 29 to attend the first-ever Unscripted Executive Summit.

The one-day event will explore the future of the industry, featuring panels on creative trends, emerging business models and investment strategies, IP and rights retention, international partnerships and co-productions, brand-driven content and more.

It will also include sessions with top buyers, including Netflix Non-Fiction Series and Sports VP Brandon Riegg, ABC Entertainment and Hulu Originals’ Unscripted and Alternative EVP Rob Mills and The CW Network Unscripted Programming head Heather Olander.

The conference is hosted by unscripted production industry trade association Npact and Talent Systems, the software company behind talent and crew discovery platforms Staff Me Up, Cast It Reach, Casting Networks and Spotlight.

“In this time of momentous change in the industry, we’re excited to bring top executives together to explore the strategies and...

Many Xbox fans are finding it difficult to understand the direction Microsoft Gaming is heading in under Phil Spencer’s guidance. The company made many decisions like shutting down some studios, sharing Xbox exclusives with Sony, and even increasing the price of the Xbox Game Pass but Spencer has a major franchise up his sleeve that he will soon use to revive Xbox.

The Halo franchise is Microsoft’s most prized possession (Image via Microsoft)

Undoubtedly, the Halo series played a key role in popularising Xbox consoles. The Halo franchise is Microsoft’s most prized possession and now, they plan to take things forward. The last game in the Halo series, Halo Infinite, was released in 2021 and was developed by 343 Industries. Spencer has now confirmed that 343 Industries is ready to take over and start developing the next game in the franchise.

Phil Spencer Says Halo Franchise Is One of...

We are going to explore how to get to earth in this guide. It is probably the most interesting planet in Starfield; perhaps that is the case because we get to see it from a different perspective. It’s barren; there’s no water or anything; it’s a wasteland now.

It is fairly easy for the users to get to Earth in the game, as they kind of know the location of the planet by default. They will get a familiar feeling upon navigating it in the Solar System.

How Do You Reach the Planet Earth in Starfield? The users can find a few resources like Water, Chlorine, Mercury, and more.

To return to our home planet, we will be required to enter the Starmap available in the pause menu. Once in, users should be able to see a range of systems in it. Look for the Sol System.

Bold and the Beautiful had Katie Logan looking like a lovelorn ex a few weeks back when the father of her son found another woman on the CBS soap. But now Bill Spencer has Katie on his radar, and you would think she got what she wants. Still, she seems more irritated than happy when he asks if they could get back together.

Soon, another ex comes into focus, but only because he’s got his eye on someone else. So, it looks like Katie handles this in a way no one would expect as this week rolls along.

Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Katie Logan Indecisive

Katie Logan (Heather Tom) has Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) eating out of the palm of her hand. But her attitude doesn’t coincide with what you’d expect, after all the effort she put into destroying his relationship with Poppy Nozawa (Romy Park).

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Reach for the stars! As the saying goes: there ain’t no party like an S Club party, even two decades later.

The British pop sensations S Club, also known as S Club 7, made a huge impression in the ’00s across the world with hits like “Don’t Stop Movin’,” “Bring It All Back,” “Never Had a Dream Come True,” “Reach” and “Have You Ever.”

The group was created with seven members, and would go on release four studio albums from 1999 to 2002 – and even their own movie, 2003′s Seeing Double.

After reuniting for 2015′s Bring It All Back Tour, they reformed for a massive reunion tour 25 years after their debut between 2023 and 2024. (Check out the photos and set list from the tour.)

We’ve put together the members of S Club 7, and ranked them from lowest to highest estimated net worth.

Click through to find out who are the richest...

Magellan AI, the leading audio intelligence and measurement company announces the launch of Reach Lift. This first-of-its-kind podcast measurement product brings advertisers unprecedented visibility into reach-related campaign performance, transforming how they assess and optimize their podcast ads investments. Wondery, a premium podcast network with over 55 #1 podcasts on Apple, collaborated with Magellan AI Reach Lift for the initial launch of the product.

Reach Lift offers comprehensive, unduplicated reach insights for podcast campaigns within their broader digital media mix. This innovative product gives advertisers access to reach-related performance metrics, and highlights opportunities for optimizing reach across podcast shows, empowering advertisers to make insights-driven planning and optimization decisions before, during, and after a campaign.

"We’re thrilled to work with Wondery to bring Reach Lift to advertisers," said Jim Ballas, Head of Publisher Partnerships at Magellan AI. "Our advanced analytics platform, combined with Wondery’s premium content network, creates a powerful solution for...

On Friday August 23 2024, A&e broadcasts Tell Me How I Died!

Out of Reach Season 1 Episode 6 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Tell Me How I Died,” titled “Out of Reach,” promises to deliver a gripping story that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. This episode will air on A&e and focuses on a tragic case that takes a surprising turn.

In this episode, a mother and her son are discovered dead in their home, leading authorities to believe it is an open-and-shut case at first. However, as the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that there is more to the story. The initial findings may not tell the whole truth, and detectives must dig deeper to uncover the real circumstances surrounding their deaths.

As the investigation progresses, the episode will highlight the challenges faced by law enforcement. They will have to piece together clues and sift through...

“You brought us to shark-infested waters the day before my wedding!” shouts Manchester bride-to-be-Lizzie (Lauren Lyle), having seen one of her party chomped on by an ocean apex predator.

Closer to the intimate, lo-fi thrills of Open Water and 47 Metres Down than the high seas camp of Deep Blue Sea and The Meg, director Hayley Easton Street’s debut feature is essentially Bridezilla vs Jaws, as a gang of gal pals, partying in the Caribbean for a destination wedding, are left stranded by not enough life jackets, one float and a leaky boat as Mr. Shark comes a-calling. The result lacks surprises, feels very familiar, perhaps working best as a cautionary tale for the kind of self-absorbed people who force their friends to pony up for ridiculously expensive nuptials abroad.

Something In The Water is very nearly that rare thing, a film with an all-female cast — an accolade spoiled by...

Box Office – Munjya continues to stay in 2.50 crores zone – Wednesday updates ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Munjya has been having a rock-steady run at the box office. While on Friday, it collected 3.31 crores and then grew over the weekend, it’s the weekday collections that are really turning out to be a highlight. The film has been seeing ultra-steady collections, with Monday (2.50 crores), Tuesday (2.48 crores), and Wednesday (2.49 crores) hovering around the 2.50 crores mark, which is really good.

Today, the film will definitely be a hit in collections due to the arrival of Kalki 2898 Ad. However, it should still stay over the 1.50 crore mark as there is a ready audience for it. Yes, there is a huge distraction in the form of Prabhas’s starrer. Moreover, there is also the India vs. England semi-final match for the T20 World Cup. Still, Munjya should be able to stay afloat.

The film is now making...

Media Voices are delighted to reveal the winners of 2024’s Publisher Podcast Awards, following a ceremony which took place on Wednesday 12th June at Salsa Temple in London.

The awards are a celebration of the podcasting success of publishers and media organisations, whether they’ve been in the podcasting space a while, or have just launched.

From over 200 entries and an exceptionally strong shortlist of 140 podcasts, our judges marked the podcasts on a range of factors, including production quality, how well the podcast reflected the publisher’s brand, and strategies to grow the audience.

2024 Publisher Podcast Award Winners Podcasts Detail Best B2B Podcast – Engineering Matters, Reby Media Best Culture & Lifestyle Podcast – Don’t Drink the Milk, Deutsche Welle Best Deep Dive Podcast – Deep Dive: Exploring Organized Crime, Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime Best Entertainment Podcast – Film Stories with Simon Brew, Film Stories Best Food & Drink Podcast – Scran,...

Maharaja Trailer Review, Aa Okkati Adakku On Ott, Somy Ali On Online Trolls – Top Trending News Update ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Stay informed about the latest happenings in the entertainment world with a quick update. Today’s news wrap includes the breakup of Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor, insights from Salman Khan’s ex, Somy Ali, on dealing with online trolls, the release of a documentary on the iconic duo Salim-Javed, Kartik Aaryan’s appreciation for his producer Sajid Nadiadwala, a review of Vijay Sethupathi’s Maharaja trailer, a teaser review of Auron Mein Kaha Dum Tha, and a comprehensive look at other new releases, trailers, and more!

Catch up on the latest entertainment buzz with this quickfire news blast!

Ajay Devgn and Tabu Reunite for Timeless Love Story in “Auron Mein Kaha Dum Tha” Teaser

The first glimpse of the highly anticipated film “Auron Mein Kaha Dum Tha” is here!

Paul Walker was one of the biggest sweethearts in Hollywood’s entire entertainment industry, especially renowned for starring in masterpieces from the Fast and Furious franchise. But after starring in only six movies from the fan-favorite saga, the late actor faced his unexpected death at the age of 40 on one blurry night due to a brutal accident in his Porsche.

Paul Walker. | Credit: Andre Luis/Wikimedia Commons.

However, while many fans know that the cause of his death was the collision of his car with a curb, tree, and a light pole, what they don’t know is that this is only something scratching the surface of what actually happened that night. If anything, the autopsy reports brought forward such horrors from the incident that even Fast and Furious fans would be scared to drive a car after reading it.

Paul Walker’s Autopsy Reports Showed Beyond-Tragic Causes of Death

On the 30th of November,...

Spoilers are ahead for Halo season 2, episode 5, "Aleria."

An unlikely (and uneasy) alliance forms post-Fall of Reach between Makee and Cortana, setting up Halo season 3's narrative. Cortana's role is crucial in navigating the tense Arbiter-Makee relationship, all while setting the stage for the discovery of Halo's true purpose. Alignment with Halo game canon hints at Cortana uncovering The Flood's history before Master Chief.

Halo season 2, episode 5, "Aleria," just set up an unlikely allegiance that has huge implications for Master Chief's (Pablo Schreiber) story — as well as Halo season 3's larger narrative. The fifth episode of Halo's sophomore outing chronicles what happens after the Fall of Reach. In contrast to the action-packed "Reach," episode 5 is more contemplative and character-focused. John-117 and his fellow invasion of Reach survivors — including Riz-028 (Natasha Culzac), Soren (Bokeem Woodbine), Soren's tough-as-nails wife Laera (Fiona O'Shaughnessy), and Dr. Catherine Halsey (Natascha McElhone) — all arrive on the titular Aleria.

Spoilers are ahead for Halo season 2, episode 5, "Aleria."

Master Chief reflects on loss and purpose, grappling with his identity as a fighter after Reach's fall. Vannak's love for animals adds depth to his character — as seen in a poignant moment he shares with Reach's birds. Bird imagery symbolizes the Spartans' quest for freedom as well as their internal struggle in Halo season 2.

In Halo season 2, episode 5, "Aleria," Master Chief (Pablo Schreiber) stares at a bird in flight while contemplating his next move in the wake of Halo's Fall of Reach plot. John-117 isn't just taking in the sights and sounds of the planet. When his fellow Spartan, Riz-028 (Natasha Culzac), is wounded during the evacuation of Reach, John can't help but think the risk his comrade took was foolish. Vannak-134 (Bentley Kalu), another Silver Team Spartan, was one of the people who died in Halo season 2, episode 4 — and...

Helldivers 2 is all the rage nowadays; this game’s fanbase keeps on increasing with every passing moment. And with that rising fanbase, its main story keeps evolving. This is how a live service title works, after all. These games are ever-evolving and ever-changing pieces of software that keep their players engaged for a long time.

The way Helldivers 2 changes, though, is special in its own way. Where other games expand their worlds through new DLCs. Developer Arrowhead Game Studios has decided to take a different approach with their co-op shooter. They have put fans amidst an ongoing dynamic war, and fans have an interesting theory about how it might go in the future.

A new fan theory suggests Helldivers 2’s war might have some real-world inspirations

A still from Helldivers 2

In Helldivers 2, players participate in a war of galactic proportions. In this war, they are fighting a couple of factions...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Halo season 2, episode 5, "Aleria"

Reach's aftermath in Halo season 2 differs from the games and books, with Master Chief not heading directly to the first Halo Ring. Cortana is seemingly helping the Covenant find the first ring, unlike the game's canon where she was helping Master Chief on Installation-04 in Reach's immediate aftermath. Kai-125 is helping Ackerson with his Spartan-iii program, and Halsey is still with John-117 despite their separation in the Halo franchise's core canon.

Halo season 2 features a very different aftermath in the wake of the Fall of Reach. With the Unsc stronghold world having been attacked and glassed by the alien Covenant, the end of the Human-Covenant War is drawing to a close as both sides get even closer to finding the first of the Halo rings. However, there are some notable differences between what happens after reach in the games compared to...

There still ain’t no party like an S Club party, even 20 years later!

The British co-ed pop sensations S Club, also known as S Club 7, made a huge name for themselves in the ’00s across the world with hits like “Don’t Stop Movin’,” “Bring It All Back,” “Never Had a Dream Come True,” “Reach” and “Have You Ever.”

The group was formed with seven members, and would go on release four studio albums from 1999 to 2002, as well as their own movie, 2003′s Seeing Double.

After reuniting for 2015′s Bring It All Back Tour, they announced in February of 2023 they were reforming for a massive reunion tour 25 years after their debut. And in February, they headed to the U.S. and Canada!

Check out the photos and set list from the tour.

We’ve rounded up the members of S Club 7, and ranked them from lowest to highest estimated net worth.

Kwan Ha's vision on Aleria hints at a looming force beyond the Covenant's threat to humans and the galaxy. Mother warns Kwan of a cryptic danger, potentially setting the stage for the Flood's arrival in Halo season 3. Vannak's poignant departure in Halo season 2 underlines the sacrifices amidst insurmountable odds.

In Halo season 2, episode 5, "Aleria," Kwan Ha (Yerin Ha) experiences a strange vision during the memorial service for Silver Team's fallen Spartan, Vannak-134 (Bentley Kalu), and the planet of Reach. The previous episode, which chronicled Halo's Fall of Reach plotline, saw the human stronghold fall. Led by the Covenant's Arbiter, Var 'Gatanai (Viktor Åkerblom), the invasion decimates Reach's civilian population and the Unsc's forces alike. Master Chief (Pablo Schreiber), Riz-028 (Natasha Culzac), the late Vannak-134, and a legion of Unsc Marines keep the Covenant at bay, but there's clearly no winning the battle.

While Admiral Jacob Keyes (Danny Sapani...

The popular Xbox game, Halo, was adapted into a live-action series on Paramount+ with a 2022 release. However, the show failed to impress many fans. While the basic premise of the game, which involves futuristic worlds and military marines fighting evil aliens to save the world, was preserved, some key changes were made in the adaptation that received a negative response. As a result, the show was heavily criticized by fans for its changes and flawed execution.

Halo Is Not Reaching Hard Enough

The Halo series is set in the Silver Timeline, a whole separate continuity from the source material.

The biggest deviation that upset the fans was the removal of Master Chief’s helmet. While the answer to that change may be from a writing standpoint that encourages the actor to naturally act and not wander around without seeing his emotions, and to inject a new layer into the beloved character of the franchise,...

Spoilers are ahead for Halo season 2, episode 3, "Visegrád."

Incorporating Noble Team into Halo season 2's Fall of Reach storyline would offer a meaningful nod to the core Halo canon. Halo season 2 introduces new characters and reworks existing ones, but a reference to Noble Team is needed — even if it's minimal. Silver Team can at least help pay homage to Noble Team's iconic Fall of Reach sacrifices.

With the Fall of Reach plot looming, Halo season 2, episode 4, "Reach," needs to include at least a passing reference to one key Spartan team from the Halo video games. Taking a page from the Marvel Cinematic Universe's (MCU) playbook, the Halo TV show chronicles a standalone story that's set within the Silver Timeline — an alternate version of events that's separate from the core canon of the Halo games and books. Even so, the series is heavily inspired by the core canon. That inspiration shines...

Spoilers are ahead for Halo season 2, episode 3, "Visegrád."

Master Chief discovers a haunting Covenant prayer in the garbled transmission from Sanctuary, confirming the Covenant's presence on Reach. The Covenant's invasion of Reach holds significant meaning, as spilled blood will lead them to a sacred ring and "consecrate the Great Journey." The Sangheili warrior introduces himself as Covenant's Var 'Gatanai, possibly hinting at a future Arbiter replacement in the show's canon.

In Halo season 2, episode 3 "Visegrád," Master Chief (Pablo Schreiber) searches for Talia Perez (Cristina Rodlo), the Unsc Marine he saved from the energy sword-wielding Elites on Sanctuary. Corporal Perez, who specializes in linguistics for her Marine Corp communications unit, is unnerved by what happened before the Covenant glassed the planet. At first, she refuses to publicly align herself with John-117; the Chief is insistent that the Covenant forces were using Sanctuary as a training ground. When John discovers what...

This Halo article contains spoilers.

The second season of Halo may be hitting too close to home for Pablo Schreiber’s Master Chief and Silver Team. After the destruction of Sanctuary in the premiere, John-117 suspects it’s only the beginning of a mass offensive that will eventually end with the Covenant invading Reach, the center of Oni and humanity’s military might in deep space. If Reach falls, there’s basically nothing stopping the Covenant from heading to Earth next.

The invasion of Earth is something that did eventually happen in the games. Although the series is set on a separate timeline than the games, this invasion feels inevitable on the Paramount+ series too, especially since no one in Oni command heeds Master Chief’s warnings that the Covenant have already infiltrated Reach. It’s only a matter of time before the Covenant make their move. And when they do reveal themselves,...

Spoilers are ahead for Halo season 2, episode 2, "Sword."

Master Chief confronts Elites on Sanctuary, but is haunted by what they were doing on the planet. Ackerson doubts Chief's mental state and withholds combat clearance for the Silver Team Spartans, leading the Chief to go over his head to find out what happened to Cobalt Team. The Covenant storm Reach facility, setting up the iconic Fall of Reach plot.

In its opening episode, Halo season 2 drops Pablo Schreiber's Master Chief into the middle of a fraught evacuation on Sanctuary. While the Unsc tries to coax Sanctuary's inhabitants off-world, the Chief takes on a pack of energy sword-wielding Elites. After reuniting with Talia Perez (Cristina Rodlo), a corporal in the Marines communications unit, John-117 and his new comrade watch dozens of energy swords ignite in the fog before them. For some reason, the Elites let the human soldiers live — a move...

Master Chief John-117 leads his Spartans against the Covenant in Halo season 2, but faces reluctance from his superiors. The new season explores a grounded feel and focuses on character motivations and intent in the midst of war. The adaptation may delve into the Fall of Reach storyline, providing high-stakes situations and emotional resonance.

Master Chief John-117 once again leads his team of Spartans against the Covenant in the second season of Halo, but it seems something larger is at play. John tries to convince his superiors that the Covenant is planning a massive attack, but they are reluctant to take his word for it. In an attempt to save humanity, John sets out on a journey to find their only hope, the Halo.

Halo stars Pablo Schreiber, Bokeem Woodbine, Jen Taylor, Natascha McElhone, Shabana Azmi, Natasha Culzac, Olive Gray, Yerin Ha, Bentley Kalu, Kate Kennedy, Danny Sapani, Fiona O'Shaughnessy, and...

Quick Links Avatar: The Last Airbender Has a Built-In Fanbase That’s Only Growing The Netflix Adaptation Looks Incredibly Faithful Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender Can Reach New Audiences Netflix's "Avatar: The Last Airbender" reboot has a built-in fanbase that continues to grow, ensuring a large viewership. The Netflix adaptation looks faithful to the original animated series, with accurate character designs and high-quality special effects. The live-action series has the potential to reach new audiences and become a mainstream hit, similar to Netflix's "Stranger Things."

Netflix is the king of tapping into the zeitgeist and getting people to binge-watch their shows. Oftentimes, the streamer's hits come out of nowhere and aren't based on any pre-existing intellectual property, from Stranger Things to Squid Game. Netflix has also found success in adapting anime with its One Piece series, which is building good momentum towards one of their biggest shows yet: Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Halo season 2 adapts the emotionally resonant Fall of Reach, providing a high-stakes and survival-driven storyline. The show uses a subjective perspective and continuous action to immerse the audience in the fight alongside the characters, blurring the line between horror and action. The impact of the events of Reach is felt differently compared to experiencing it in books or games, adding a unique emotional element to the series.

Ahead of Halo season 2's release, showrunner David Wiener and producer Kiki Wolfkill explain how the new episodes tackle the universe-shaping tragedy of the Fall of Reach. The Paramount+ series is based on the influential video game franchise and follows a highly-trained super-soldier's battles against a powerful alien alliance known as The Covenant. Season 2 adapts events leading into the story of the original 2001 video game Halo: Combat Evolved, as The Covenant invades Reach.

As Halo season 2 adapts the Fall of Reach, Wiener and...

All these years later, there still ain’t no party like an S Club party!

The British co-ed pop group S Club, also known as S Club 7, made a big name for themselves in the ’00s across the globe with hits like “Don’t Stop Movin’,” “Bring It All Back,” “Never Had a Dream Come True,” “Reach” and “Have You Ever.”

The group was formed with seven members, who would go on release four studio albums from 1999 to 2002, as well as their own movie, 2003′s Seeing Double.

After reuniting for 2015′s Bring It All Back Tour, they announced in February of 2023 they’d reform for a massive reunion tour 25 years after their debut. And in February, they’re heading to the U.S. and Canada!

Check out the first photos and set list from the tour.

We’ve rounded up the members of S Club 7, and ranked them from lowest to highest estimated net worth.

Halo season 2 needs to refocus on the Halo rings and explore their significance in the franchise's narrative rather than on underwhelming subplots. Master Chief should wear his helmet more as it is a crucial part of his character and development. The show's portrayal of supporting characters like Kwan Ha and Dr. Halsey needs improvement.

The Halo TV series stumbled quite a bit in season 1, and season 2 will need to see some meaningful improvements if the show hopes to match the impact of the games. One glaring issue is how far the series was willing to take the story away from its source material. From Master Chief's helmet debate to the show’s focus on underwhelming subplots, Halo struggled to live up to its video game origins.

The good news is that there may be light at the end of the tunnel thanks to glimpses from the Halo season 2 trailer. As...

Ted Kord, the original Blue Beetle, may be retiring from superhero life due to the aftermath of a recent attack. Jaime Reyes, the current Blue Beetle, relies on Ted for guidance and support, so Ted's retirement will have a significant impact on him. The upcoming Blue Beetle #7 will address whether Jaime can help Ted overcome his challenges and continue his superhero career.

The time for one member of the Justice League is coming up faster than fans expected. No one likes seeing a hero end their career early, but recent events might have pushed one iconic Leaguer to his breaking point. That is unless two of his closest allies can convince him otherwise.

2024 has finally come and fans have a look at what they can expect in the coming months thanks to DC's recently released batch of solicitations. In March fans have a bunch of unexpected events happening, including the debut of the Jungle League.

The excitement is building for ‘Halo‘ season 2, and the new trailer from Paramount Plus has just upped the ante. Set to premiere on February 8th on Paramount Plus, the upcoming season promises to dive deep into the Halo universe, focusing on the critical planet Reach.

In this trailer, we’re immediately thrown into the thick of things. It opens with a voiceover, possibly from Makee (played by Charlie Murphy), who’s become a key figure in the series as Master Chief’s girlfriend. Her words are chilling, hinting at a dark future for Reach. She declares her intention to be ‘the instrument of their extinction,’ setting a grave tone for the season.

Master Chief, portrayed by Pablo Schreiber, faces overwhelming odds against the Covenant elites. The visuals are striking, showing the stark reality of the conflict. We also see Kai-125, played by Kate Kennedy, watching in despair as Covenant orbital strikes decimate Unsc ships.

A new Halo season 2 trailer teases the fall of Reach at the hands of the Covenant. The TV show and games take place in separate universes, but the destruction of Reach in the games is the precursor to Halo: Combat Evolved and the discovery of the titular ring. The trailer teases that there will be plenty of action to come in season 2, including an homage to the first game's many ship corridor fights.

A new Halo season 2 trailer has arrived, revealing how the show will tackle a key Reach event from the games. Based on the acclaimed Halo video game series, the hit Paramount Plus TV show was first released last year, introducing Pablo Schreiber as the Master Chief. Although the show earned somewhat mixed reviews, Master Chief is set to return in season 2 as he and his team of Spartans continue the fight against the Covenant.

Now, ahead of...

Halo season 2 has the potential to address unanswered questions and improve upon the slow start of the first season. The fall of Reach, a pivotal event in Halo's timeline, is likely to be covered in season 2, resulting in a major conflict between humans and the Covenant. The show may explore the use of portals, the existence of magic, and the plans of Dr. Halsey, all of which have significant implications for the live-action Halo universe.

Halo season 1 left a lot of questions unanswered, but hopefully, season 2 will take the time to address them. While the video games take place when humanity’s conflict with the Covenant is already an ever-present struggle, the TV adaptation is set before the conflict has even begun. As a result, most of the show’s story arcs and characters have been slow to gain adequate traction.

Even if its first season is off to a slow start,...

Warning: Major spoilers for Reacher season 2 episode "A Night at the Symphony" below!

Reacher season 2's villains are on a whole new level compared to season 1, with a terrorist arms dealer and the head of a defense contractor as the primary antagonists. The stakes in season 2 are much higher, as the villains are developing a software called "Little Wing" that can shoot down commercial flights. Despite the danger, Reacher seems to underestimate his enemies and is solely focused on revenge, which may put him and his team in grave danger.

Reacher season 2's villains have upped the stakes dramatically from the first series. Reacher season 1 adapted Killing Floor, where the titular character arrives in the small town of Margrave following his brother Joe's murder. After Reacher does some digging, he discovers a money counterfeiting operation is being carried out in Margrave, and in both the novel and Amazon's adaptation, he burns it to the ground.

Halo season 2's trailer hints at a more faithful storyline to the original game series, resolving the fidelity issues from the first season. The fall of Reach, a major event from the games, is teased in the trailer, setting up humanity's greatest defeat in the upcoming story. The timeline of the fall of Reach suggests that the discovery of a Halo ring will occur after Reach falls, aligning with the game series and providing a more faithful adaptation.

The trailer for Halo season 2 sets up the fall of Reach in the Paramount+ show, hinting at a closer storyline to the games on which the series is based. After Halo season 1's ending, many were curious to see how the show would continue. Given that the first season of the show was equal parts faithful and different to the source material with some major changes to the games, it remained to...

Sometimes you just want to watch a tall, handsome, taciturn, hulking muscle man with a fine appreciation for the Blues and local cuisines lay the smackdown on the evil people of the world. Such is the appeal of "Reacher," the streaming show based on Lee Child's book series about Jack Reacher, a former U.S. Army military police officer turned loner with a knack for landing himself in the middle of conspiracies involving dirty cops, corrupt politicians, law-breaking rich people, and other types of no-good, rotten scoundrels.

Developed by Nick Santora, "Reacher" stars Alan Ritchson -- who got his start as an actor portraying another famous blonde beefcake in the form of Arthur Curry/Aquaman on "Smallville" -- as its namesake, with the supporting cast around him varying from season to season, depending on which of Child's books is being adapted. Naturally, season 1 was based on the author's debut novel,...

Halo is a beloved and historic franchise, but it has been on a bit of a downward trend with its last three games, meaning it could be time to say goodbye to the iconic Master Chief for good. Since the franchise has been turned over to 343 Industries, fans have seen three mainline games that, at best, are middle of the pack. These games returned the beloved Master Chief to the central role after Halo 3: Odst and Halo: Reach explored other characters of the franchise. However, Master Chief's return has been plagued by inconsistent storytelling and gameplay decisions that have hampered more than they have helped.

The most recent installment, Halo Infinite, invoked many of the same feelings as the previous two games, continuing to feel like the series is milking its best asset, Master Chief. On the multiplayer side of things, while moving to free-to-play was an intelligent decision,...

S Club 7 have recreated one of their album covers, 22 years on, to mark their reunion.

Earlier this week, the pop band behind hits “Reach” and “Bring It all Back” announced they have got back together to celebrate their 25th anniversary.

While several members have reunited for performances in the past, this marks the first time all seven have agreed to a tour, which will take place later this year.

“We’re so excited to bring the S Club Party back to our fans across the country to celebrate 25 years of S Club 7,” they said in a statement, adding: “We can’t even believe it’s been so long.”

To mark the announcement, members Hannah Spearritt, Jon Lee, Jo O’Meara, Paul Cattermole, Rachel Stevens, Bradley McIntosh and Tina Barrett recreated the cover of their 2001 record Sunshine.

Sunshine, released in 2001, featured the hits “Don’t Stop Movin’”, “Have You Ever” and “Never...

In the article series Sound and Vision we take a look at music videos from notable directors. This week we discuss Martini Ranch' Reach, directed by James Cameron. Never doubt James Cameron. It is a rule in Hollywood. At the time everyone doubted if Titanic could make its bloated budget back, amidst rumors that the making of the film was hectic and wildly over budget. The same thing was going on with Avatar: nobody would really be interested in a hugely expensive cgi-fest, right? James Cameron is good at proving the naysayers wrong. There is the rumor that he pitched Aliens by just writing 'Alien' on a piece of paper, then added an S, and asked the studio executives what that spelled, after which he...

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