Watch The All New Final Trailer of Sarah Paulson’s ‘Ratched’

Netflix has released the final trailer of the upcoming series “Ratched,” the prequel to “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” starring Sarah Paulson.

Judging by the trailer, the latest series could possibly be one of Ryan Murphy’s most terrifying till date, which revolves around the origin story of one of the most iconic characters – the asylum nurse and infamous villain Mildred Ratched.

Set in the 1947, Mildred arrives in Northern California to seek employment at a leading psychiatric hospital where new and unsettling experiments have begun on the human mind. On a clandestine mission, Mildred presents herself as the perfect image of what a dedicated nurse should be, but the wheels are always turning and as she begins to infiltrate the mental health care system and those within it, Mildred’s stylish exterior belies a growing darkness that has long been smoldering within, revealing that true monsters are made, not born.

The trailer sees the introduction of the concept of lobotomies, a major plot point in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” questioning whether it is playing God to call one feeling “right” and another “wrong.” The show delves a little deeper into the character of nurse Ratched than the book and film, as Paulson reveals in the voiceover that she was taken away from her parents when she was very young.

In a chilling monologue, Paulson says: “The doctors and nurses here, they want to give you hope that one day you can leave here. But you deserve someone to show you mercy… how different I would be if someone had.”

Sharon Stone is once again seen with a monkey on her shoulder, as she plays the equally eccentric character Lenore Osgood. The cast also includes Cynthia Nixon as Gwendolyn Briggs, Judy Davis as Nurse Betsy Bucket, Jon Jon Briones as Dr. Richard Hanover, Finn Wittrock as Edmund Tolleson, Charlie Carver as Huck, Alice Englert as Dolly, Amanda Plummer as Louise, Sophie Okonedo as Charlotte Wells, Corey Stoll as Charles Wainwright, Brandon Flynn as Henry Osgood, Annie Starke as Lily Cartwright and Vincent D’Onofrio as Gov. George Wilburn.

“Ratched” will premiere on Netflix on Friday, September 18, 2020.

14 Untold Facts About The Vikings TV Series Even Some Die-Hard Fans Don’t Know

About a millennium ago, the Vikings traveled throughout the world and invaded lands in the European continent. Their culture and customs to their unique hairstyles, has always had a significant role in the history, with their saga named the Viking Age. And now, with the “Vikings” TV series, we get to see and experience everything about the Norse culture, we have imagined. In fact, it’s not just about experience anymore, as the cast of the TV series, along with the gripping storyline, has created a humongous fan base. But still there are a lot more to the show, than just these simple things. Here are some interesting facts about the “Vikings” TV series, that every fan should know:

1. The episode 15 – “All His Angels” from Season 4, was claimed as the most difficult episode to film, by Travis Fimmel, due to very poor weather conditions. It was very cold on the sets, combined with rainfalls.
2. The majority Northumbrain soldiers in this episode were actually played by extras who often played Vikings. It was reported that most of these extras felt very strange to be a part of the Northumbrain soldiers who were torturing their Vikings leader.
3. Initially, composer Trevor Morris was not happy with the score for the series, which he himself created. He got the Norweigan musician Einar Selvik involved in the score, providing Norse lyrics, along with authentic instruments specified for the Viking age. It was only then that Morris was convinced that the score was unique for the show.
4. The distinctive jewelry pieces used in the “Vikings” were all made by hand by a South Carolina artisan called The Crafty Celt, who has been researching Viking Era and Early Celtic jewelry for more than a decade.
5. In the Episode 2 of Season 1 – “Wrath of the Northmen,” the languages heard in the background when the anchor arrives are actually present day Danish and Swedish.
6. To create the effect of teary eyes when Ragnar is crying on the beach in “Brother’s War,” Vaseline was smeared on the lens around Travis Fimmel, making almost everything around him appear blurry.
7. Floki’s capture and imprisonment in the episode – “Kill the Queen” is actually based on the capture and imprisonment of the Norse God, Loki.
8. Adam Copeland was informed well in advance about Kjetill going to massacre and cannibalize Eyvind’s family in revenge. In fact, he was informed by Michael Hirst even before the filming of Season 5 commenced.
9. In the Blu-Ray release, in episode 5 of Season 1 – “Raid,” Helga is actually naked when Bjorn comes to Floki for help. However, in the Hulu’s streaming version, she was fully clothed.
10. Ragnar was carried into Paris in “The Dead” episode in a chest that is shaped like a ship. According to the common Norse custom, prominent figures are buried in ships.
11. Also, Ragnar’s plot to fake death for invading Paris, is said to be actually based on an actual plan of Bjorn Ironside in the 9^th
12. The Sicily set used in the fourth episode – “The Plan,” of Season 5, was built for the exterior shots of Jerusalem, most notably the final siege, in Ridley Scott’s 2005 film “Kingdom of Heaven.”
13. The ship burial with human sacrifice in the episode 6 “Burial of the Dead” of Season 1, closely follows the description of a Viking funeral given by the 10th century Arab travel writer Ahmad ibn Fadlan.
14. The waterfall featured in “The Most Terrible Thing” episode is actually Gullfors, close to Thingvellir, where Iceland’s first parliament was located.

Russia’s COVID-19 Vaccine Sputnik V: First Batch Released For Public

The first batch of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine has been released for the public, with plans for regional deliveries in the near future.

As per the information from the Russian Health Ministry, the vaccine against coronavirus, developed by Russia’s Gamaleya National Research Center of Epidemiology and Microbiology and the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), has cleared the quality tests and has been released for civil circulation.

“The first batch of the ‘Gam-COVID-Vac’ (Sputnik V) vaccine for the prevention of the new coronavirus infection, developed by the Gamaleya National Research Center of Epidemiology and Microbiology of the Ministry of Health of Russia, has passed the necessary quality tests in the laboratories of Roszdravnadzor (medical device regulator) and has been released into civil circulation,” the ministry said in a statement.

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has expressed hope to vaccinate a majority of the Russian capital’s residents against the coronavirus within several months.

Sputnik V vaccine was the first vaccine against COVID-19, registered by the Russian Health Ministry on August 11, 2020. Named as homage to the world’s first artificial Earth satellite launched by the Soviet Union in 1957, Sputnik V is actually a recombinant adenovirus vaccine – which uses harmless adenovirus, a group of common cold viruses, tweaked to contain the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2. This gives the immune system the chance to recognize and respond to the virus, without the risk of getting sick.

If the mass vaccination plan of Russia goes successfully as planned, the country will see the end of COVID-19 by next summer. Russia is also expected to complete early-stage trails on a second potential vaccine against the deadly coronavirus this month.

Russia is also in the talks with India, “on different levels” about cooperation that may include “supplies, co-development and co-production” of Sputnik V. Russia has also shared “comprehensive data” on the vaccine’s safety with the Indian government.

Lucifer Season 5B: Ep 13 – “A Little Harmless Stalking” Will Be A Big Linda Episode

When “Lucifer” comes back again with the second part of “Season 5,” there will be a big Linda episode, in which fans will get to see a total new side of her character, in a deep emotional level.

Richard Speight Jr., the director of the episode “A Little Harmless Stalking” claimed that the particular installment will revolve around the fan favorite character Dr. Linda Martin, and that it will a “powerful episode on several levels.

“My second episode teaches a lot on Rachael Harris’ character, Dr. Linda. She plays very heavy in my episode, which, by the way, was a real treat, because she’s a powerhouse actress and funny as all get out, so that was a delight. So much of my episode really centers around her. There of course is always the powerhouse wizardry of Tom Ellis and his storyline, but my episode specifically wasn’t hammering home that through-line,” Speight told The Wrap.

“Without saying anything that I shouldn’t say, Dr. Linda gets in over her head in a situation that is very unlike her to get involved in — but she does so for reasons that will make sense as the show progresses,” Speight added. “So it’s not always the funny Dr. Linda. You know, we see funny Dr. Linda, but this is also — there’s a lot of heart to her character and we see a lot of that heart in this episode.”

Speight, the “Supernatural” alum, was the also the director of “BlueBallz” – Episode 6 of the first part of Season 5. He will also most likely be directing an episode in the final Season 6 of “Lucifer.”

It has also been confirmed that “Lucifer” will resume production on Thursday, September 24, 2020, to finish up the 16^th and final episode of Season 5B. Following which, the crew will directly start filming the sixth and final season of the TV series.

As for the Season 5B, there will also be a musical episode and not to forget, a lot more of God. The second part will also have Rob Benedict aka “Supernatural‘s” own God, guest starring as a mercenary who lands in the crosshairs of Lucifer, Chloe and the LAPD.

Check Out James Bond’s New “No Time To Die” Trailer

James Bond is all set to be back this November, in an all new mission that changes everything, in the 25th Bond movie “No Time to Die.”

An all new trailer for the upcoming movie has just landed, and there’s lot more action than before. While there have been very little details about the film’s storyline, it is clear that Bond is jumping back into action, after trying to go into retirement.

“No Time to Die” also stars Rami Malek as Safin, a brand new Bond baddie. The film will also get to see the entry of Lashana Lynch as a new “00” agent.

Léa Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, and Christoph Waltz will be returning as Madeleine Swann, Q, and Ernst Stavro Blofeld for the 25th installment in the James Bond franchise.

Let’s not forget that this will be the last movie to feature Daniel Craig as the famous spy, who will be facing a hard time as the “00” agent as the world changes around him, and be “the culmination of all that Bond has become, with all that he’s seen.”

Initially, the James Bond movie was supposed to have an April release, which was changed to a Thanksgiving launch, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

“No Time to Die” is scheduled to hit the theaters on November 20, 2020.

Hello Games Working on A Huge Game Like No Man’s Sky

Well, the developer behind “No Man’s Sky” – Hello Games, has confirmed that it is working on an all new “huge, ambitious” project, just like the “No Man’s Sky.”

The studio founder Sean Murray, in his interview with Polygon, has made it very clear that the new game, which is still “very early” in development, is in no way related to “No Man’s Sky.”

Murray went on to explain that the studio’s designers have been split between 3 projects – with 3 of them working on their new short “The Last Campfire,” which was released last week, and the remaining 23 personnel working on new updates for “No Man’s Sky,” and the new huge project.

As of now there is no other information related to the new project at Hello Games, and when asked about its launch, Murray told Polygon that “I think about it a lot and I don’t know where I come down on it. There is a really positive thing about talking about your game a lot. Where you get people interested in it who wouldn’t have played it otherwise. We see that with No Man’s Sky. We appealed to a huge amount of people, a lot of whom wouldn’t have known about the game otherwise, right? If we’d stealth-launched it or whatever, some of our biggest fans would never have heard about it.”

He added that “So it’s very difficult. But I look back, having done a lot of different press opportunities and things like that. And I reckon about half of what we did — and a lot of where we had problems, I think, where we were naive — we didn’t really need to do and we would have had the same level of success, you know? And that’s my own personal take. Right? A lot of opportunities were put in front of us, and we were told that they were the right things to do and I look back and I’m not sure that they were super, super important to the overall outcome kind of thing.”

14 Unknown Facts About ‘The 100’ Even Die-Hard Fans Don’t Know

When “The 100” aired for the first time, the dystopian setting, the complex characters, and not to forget the gritty storyline, made sure to captivate the audience. Even after six fully completed seasons, the storyline is fresh, leaving the fans in awe with just as every episode airs. In fact, “The 100” series, which has been known for its extremely difficult questions, has never granted the die-hard fans, any easy answers, always keeping them on their toes.

Since the very beginning the show, lauded as a feminist show, has had women as the ultimate heroes as well as the gruesome villains, and almost everything in between. But still, the entire series has more to it, than these gorgeous yet dangerous female characters. Here are some really interesting facts about the series we bet you may not know:

1. Ivana Milicevic, who played the character of Charmaine Diyoza, found out that she was pregnant, just a day before she had to start filming her character’s scenes for the fifth season of the series. In fact, in the episode “Shifting Sands” from Season 5, it was almost impossible to hide her pregnancy.
2. In the series, the language spoken by the grounders called Trigedasleng, is said to have been created by the same person who created Dothraki, the language spoken in “Game of Thrones.”
3. During the filming of the episode “The 48” – Episode 1 – Season 2, Eliza Taylor, who plays the lead character of Clarke Griffin, is said to have suffered an unexpected injuring on the sets.
4. In “Murphy’s Law” – Episode 4 – Season 1, the scene in which Charlotte jumped off the cliff was said to have been filmed at 4: 00 a.m. Eliza Taylor claimed that particular day to be one of the “longest” and “hardest” days.
5. The City of Light scene from the episode 13 “Join or Die” from the Season 3, was actually filmed in downtown Vancouver, BC, in which the patios of some outdoor restaurants can also be seen in the background.
6. As per the initial drafts of the episode “A Lie Guarded” from Season 4, the opening sequence was an assassination attempt on King Roan. But, after filming the sequence was cut to make space for other plots.
7. It has been reported that the very first episode “Eden” of the Season 5 of the series, took the entire cast and crew nearly 15 days to complete filming.
8. The pilot episode of the series is actually the only episode of the entire series to have featured Kelly Hu, as her character has never been mentioned again.
9. Even the character of Jasper Jordan was supposed to die in this episode, but the character’s fate was changed later, since the entire cast as well as the crew like Devon Bostick so much.
10. In the Episode 3 of Season 2 – “Reapercussions,” the dam that Clarke and Anya jump off from, is actually a fictional dam named Philpott Dam, said to have been named after the show’s production designer – James Philpott.
11. The ending of the Season 3 finale episode – “Perverse Instantiation: Part Two,” was rewritten before filming, as the original ending was too dark with Jasper committing suicide after coming out of the City of Light.
12. In the episode “Fog of War” from Season 2, the original script had a scene in which Clarke and Finn bury the body of Delano, played by Brendon Zub. However, even after filming the sequence, it did not make it into the final cut.
13. In an effort to make Octavia’s horse Helios, lick her hand in the final scene of the episode “A Lie Guarded,” the crew members had to use molasses.
14. Eli Goore was supposed to reprise his role as Wells Jaha in the Episode 7 – “Nevermind” of Season 6, as the original script had an exclusive scene for him. However, due conflicts in his filming schedule, the scene was cut.

5 Times Jack Kline Stole Our Hearts In “Supernatural”

The youngest member of the “Supernatural” family, Jack Kline, made his entry only at the very end of Season 12 that too born as a young adult huddled in the corner, eyes glowing yellow. Let’s not forget the part that he is the nephilim son of Lucifer. But, even though his parentage is enough to make us believe his character to be as evil as Lucifer, fans were immediately drawn to the performance of Alexander Calvert, quickly making his character one of the fan-favorites.

Especially his bond with Dean Winchester, is one of the amazing relationships that the show has ever given us. Jack looking up to Dean, even though the latter considered the Nephilim to be really dangerous, kind of wrenched our hearts. Later, when their relationship evolved to that of a father son, in which they did things that Dean did with his father, made us fall more n love with the Lucifer’s son. Here is the list of our favorite Jack Moments from “Supernatural,” that we will never ever forget:

What the hell am I?

In an intense battle with the angels who try to capture Jack, the Winchesters discover Jack being unharmed by angel blades. This is the very first instance for Jack to grabble with the reality of being a Nephilim and the extent of his power. But, the kid repeatedly stabbing himself with a knife, only to see his wounds healing instantaneously, pulls at our heart.

His fear of being unable to control his powers and the thought that he would hurt someone makes Jack doubt himself, if he would be really evil. But, that particular scene earned him his place in the hearts of die-hard “Supernatural” fans.

Killing Zachariah

Despite his good intentions, Jack has constantly been exposed to the prejudice of humans since the start. And the attack by angels on the rebel army camp is even blamed on Jack, with Bobby claiming him to have betrayed their location on purpose. However, having taking Sam and Dean as his family, Jack refuses to listen to Mary, who asks him to hide, and instead fights for those in trouble.

Bobby even apologizes for his words, but Jack simply states that he had to do what Sam and Dean would have done in that situation, and once again proves his true nature to protect others. By defeating the angels, he finally feels that he has used his power to help people, rather than hurting them.

Trying to make new friends

One of the best things about Jack Kline is, his innocence and the scene in which he tries to get social with teens – Eliot, Max and Stacy, but accidentally injures Stacy, proves it. In fact, he is just two years old, at this point and there is a very big world for him that is yet to be known. While this particular scene includes some funny moments too, there is no denying the sadness it had to it too.

Fans get to see how much he wants to impress the teens and bond with them, and went on to do everything he could, to show off his skills and knowledge of monsters and creatures. After all, the kid only wanted to be liked by others.

Meeting Kelly in heaven

Jack’s death is something that every fan had a very difficult time dealing with. But, the moment Jack got to meet his mother, made it clear that the pain his death brought was worth it. Every Jack fan knew that it was something that he had longed for, as we did see him asking a shape shifter to transform into his mother, so he can get a sense of closure.

Jack had always wanted to be a boy to his parents, and he even tried to give Lucifer a chance, not wanting to believe the words of others about his father. But, this moment with his mother Kelly, and the special bond between them, was amazing. Although the moment didn’t last as long as we wished, we are really happy that Jack had it finally. Fans got to see Jack as just a son, which also made him realize he had a family of his own, in the Winchesters and Castiel.

The road trip with Dean

While Dean was the one who didn’t believe in Jack initially, it was he would became a father figure for him in the end. What started as a very complicated relationship, evolved into a father and son bond eventually, with Dean being the one Jack looked up to.

Jack, knowing that he was dying, wanted to experience as much as possible, and Dean accompanied him on a road trip then fishing. The dire situation of Jack, played with our heartstrings and made us sob our eyes out when he said he is going to miss spending time with Dean. These moments of Jack and Dean together, will forever be etched into our hearts.

What was your favorite Jack moment in “Supernatural”? Please let us know in the comments below.

14 Killer Facts About Karl Urban Every Fan Must Know

Karl Urban, with his dark intense eyes and deep commanding voice, has always made his presence felt even in small recurring roles of iconic series. And when it comes to his major roles in blockbuster movies, he knew how to leave a great impression among the audience. Be it his role as Dr. Leonard McCoy in the “Star Trek” franchise or the role of Skurge in “Thor: Ragnarok,” Urban’s performance was not something that can be easily forgotten. And now, with his role as Billy Butcher in “The Boys,” he is even taking over the die-hard fans of superheroes. Here are some interesting facts about the actor that will make you love him more:

1. His first acting stint was at an early age of 8 when he delivered a single line in the New Zealand TV series “Pioneer Woman.”
2. He was considered for the role of James Bond in “Casino Royale”, however he was not able to make the audition due to filming commitments.
3. During the office fight scene in the movie “RED”, Karl Urban threw the cup much faster than what Bruce Willis had expected. The surprised reaction by Willis was real.
4. Karl Urban almost did not reprise his role of Dr. Leonard McCoy in the movie “Star Trek Beyond” in 2016. It was the director Justin Lin, who convinced him to stay for the project.
5. In the movie “Thor: Ragnarok”, Skurge played by Karl Urban gives a pose with two guns on a pile of corpses which is similar to the cover art on the Doom Video Game. Incidentally, Urban played a part in the movie “Doom” in 2005.
6. He was born in Wellington, New Zealand and was introduced to acting through his mother who worked in Film Facilities in Wellington. His father was a German immigrant who owned a leather goods store.
7. In the movie “Dredd” in 2012, he never removed his helmet nor did he smile on the sets to stay in the character. So much so that, when a cast member made a joke and invoked laughter all around, Urban gave him a Dredd star and made him apologize immediately.
8. He is a very big fan of Star Trek franchise. He bought the complete series on DVDs and watched with his son. Shortly afterwards he was cast as Dr. Leonard McCoy in the movie “Star Trek” in 2009.
9. During a train fight sequence in the movie “Priest” in 2011, Karl Urban accidently steps on Paul Bettany’s hand. The cry of pain from Bettany was real, but Urban thought it was part of the act.
10. Karl Urban dared close friend and actor Jack Black to play the role of an extra for a day on the sets of the movie “Pathfinder” in 2007. Black accepted the challenge.
11. He played 4 different characters – Emperor Julius Caesar, Cupid – the son of Aphrodite and Caesar, Kor – the Caveman and Mael – a biblical character, in various seasons of the TV Series “Xena: Warrior Princes.”
12. To play the role of Eomer, the Horseman in “Lord of the Rings” movies, he practiced horse riding for two hours a day for 6 weeks. He also practiced the neck rein – controlling and steering the horse in one hand to wield a sword in another.
13. He has been part of the three huge franchises; “The Lord of the Rings,” “The Bourne Trilogy” and “The Chronicles of Riddick.” However, he was introduced only in the second installments of all the franchises.
14. He has 2 sons, Hunter and Indiana with his wife Natalie Wihongi. She was his makeup artist during the movie “The Privateers” in 2000. He separated from Wihongi in 2014, after 10 years of marriage.

NCIS: 5 Things That Could Happen In Season 18

Since the first time “NCIS” premiered around 17 years back, the procedural drama has been one of the top TV series, with a humongous fan base. Every time, the show returns with a new season, it has managed to keep it fresh with unexpected twists and turns and some compelling back stories of the characters, especially, the story of Agent Gibbs, which is still a mystery.

Recently, fans have been too worried to send off Jack Sloane when “NCIS” returns for Season 18 this fall. But, there’s also hope for new development with possible new characters. The series is expected to resume shooting in early September, after the world-wide shutdown due to COVID-19 pandemic. Here are a few things that fans can expect to see when the “NCIS” Season 18 premieres:

Jack’s Departure:

This, of course, comes as no surprise, as the actress herself has announced that she would be leaving “NCIS” after just 8 episodes in the Season 18. However, what happens to her character remains the question. Last we saw, she was building a relationship with the daughter she’d given up for adoption. There was also a rumor of a possible romance between Gibbs and Sloane, with fans even naming the couple as “Slibbs.” However, now that it has been confirmed that she is leaving, we can expect a different ending of her chapter.

More of Ducky and Gibbs:

The milestone of 400 episodes is no joke, and there’s a lot of hype revolving the episode, which is expected to explore the relationship between Gibbs and Ducky, that has been a part of “NCIS” since the beginning of the show. We are pretty sure that the 400^th episode will certain live up to the hype, just like the 300^th episode “Scope” which is one of the best in the entire series.

The Opioids Case:

If there is one thing that will surely return for Season 18, then we will stick to the Opioids storyline, which has been around since Season 16. Of course, the “NCIS” franchise is famous for the ongoing arc that can last for years, but still, it would be great if we get to see the opioids case coming to a close in this season.

McGee & Delilah:

“NCIS” has been one of those shows that take the audience home with the agents, only and very rare occasions, that too involving a case. But fans have always wanted to know more about the agents, and they life, especially McGee and his wife, fellow agent Delilah. If you are one of those die-hard fans who miss the duo, there’s good news. The show’s EP Frank Cardea has confirmed that the upcoming season will feature a new episode about the married couple, and possibly their children.

Tony & Ziva:

The last but not the least, when have we said no to more of Tiva moments? Fans have always been asking for Ziva David to return and when that happened, now they are yearning for the reunion of Tony and Ziva, with their daughter. Though it is not easy, considering Michael Weatherly, who played the role of Tony, now has his own show going on, we can’t rule it out as totally impossible.

In fact, it’s been a while since we had any kind of crossovers in the “NCIS,” so fans are hoping to see Tony in his element again, all be it, if only for a crossover.

The Boys: 5 Fan Theories & Expectations That Could Happen In Season 2

Just as Amazon Prime’s “The Boys” premiered, it kind of became everyone’s favorite for its unconventional storyline of a covert group trying to keep the super-powered people in check. This unusual superhero world, based on the comic book series by Grant Ennis, quickly garnered the attention of millions of viewers, leaving them excited for more.

In fact, even those comic fans were surprised by the out-of-the box plot that the show gave us. With the premiere date of Season 2 nearing, the internet is bombarded with several fan theories. Here are some plausible theories that viewers could get to see in “The Boys” Season 2:

Epic Showdown – The Boys Vs The Seven:

It pretty much seemed that both The Boys as well as The Seven had all their cards on the table, in the Season 1 finale. The momentum which has been building between both the groups have kind of reached an all new level, especially when The Seven had become aware that The Boys were behind the recent attempts to bring them down.

While the upcoming season is expected to pace itself, before the most awaited all-out war, there is no chance for the show to slow down the rivalry either, making it even more exciting. Season 1 has pretty much set the stage for it already, and Season 2 is surely going to be a celebration.

Redemption Arc for A-Train:

One of the best parts of the Season 1 Finale, was Hughie saving A-Train, even though A-Train was the one responsible for his girlfriend’s death, all be it, accidental. But, instead of just leaving him to die from the overdose of Compound V, Hughie saving him, was a turning point for A-Train, as he regrets doing those terrible things. It would be really interesting to see the change in the superhero, and it will not be surprising, if he decides to help Hughie for saving him.

Digging Vought Corporation:

While the show is all about the superheroes being evil, there is no way to forget the cause of everything – Vought Corporation, the company that has been experimenting on babies to create Heros with incredible abilities. We are certain that the company which handles all the superhero branding has a lot more skeleton in their closets.  There are also theories of the Vought Corporation having created another Homelander, which is not something entirely impossible. So, digging the affairs of the company could be a potential storyline for “The Boys” Season 2.

Deeper Storyline for The Deep:             

One of the Seven members, who is expected to come back with a deeper change is The Deep, the King of Sea, a riff on Aquaman. “The Boys” Season 2 teaser has given a glimpse of an all new angrier Deep. OF course the existential crisis he was in, after being kicked of the team by the Seven, has brought about a great change in him. However, is the change good or bad for the Seven members, is yet to be seen.

Redemption of Queen Maeve:

A cynical alcoholic, who is no better than her teammates in the Seven, Queen Maeve was not an interesting character initially. But, as the season 1 progressed, she became one of the most incredible ones, as the fans got to know that there is more to her than that meets the eye. In fact, among all of the original members of the Seven, she is the one who struggles the most with the guilt of doing those horrible things, and has also wanted to change. Fans are hopeful that the upcoming season will feature Queen Maeve in a path to move away from the Seven, in redeeming herself.

“The Boys” Season 2 will premiere on September 4, 2020 on Amazon Prime. The series has also been renewed for the third season, earlier this year.

Some Really Intriguing Facts About The Boys Every Fan Must Know

Long before the Amazon Original “The Boys” premiered, the cult comic of the same name from Garth Ennis, pushed alls the boundaries that existed in the superhero world, twisting it with a bit of satire. The comic’s glimpse of what will happen if the superheroes exploit their powers was made more vivid with the TV series, where the super-humans, idolized by the public as life-saving heroes, are morally corrupt and dangerous. Here are some interesting facts about “The Boys” even die-hard fans may not be aware of:

1. The “Coming 2019” poster for the TV series is an exact recreation of the cover of the first issue of “The Boys” comics, drawn by Robertson, which was later reused for The Boys Vol. 1 collection, “The Name of the Game”.
2. Even the most simple scene like Homelander and Queen Maeve walking through an office building in “Get Some” – Episode 3 of Season 1, had a lot of preparation and planning involved, as the production crew had to look for company names to put on the office doors that were visible on the camera.
3. Once the names were finalized, the legal department of the studio got clearance to use those names in the TV series, which when finalized was put into different nameplates by the Props Department.
4. For the fight sequence in “The Name of the Game” – Episode 1 of Season 1, with an invisible superhero, Translucent, SPX had a stunt double in a green, VFX-tracking suit stand-in for the majority of the fight rehearsal and VFX reference.
5. After that, SPX had pulled the stunt double out, with Karl Urban performing all of his fight sequences numerous times, to capture all the shots. Urban, who choreographed his own fighting scenes, performed against nothing, and made sure to repeat the same movements.
6. The Seven HQ that can be seen in the TV series, is actually the Roy Thomson concert hall in downtown Toronto, which is frequently used in films & Television.
7. The same hall with the giant X provided as a fitting background for an early scene in the first installment of the “X-Men” franchise. It also goes well with the series, as some of the characters in the show are loosely inspired by the X-Men characters.
8. In Episode 3 of Season 1, during the race with Shockwave, another speedstar, A-Train makes a gesture that is very similar to the fastest man in the world – Usain Bolt’s signature gesture. The speedstar Shockwave was actually created by the series creator Eric Kripke.
9. For the shot in the pilot episode “The Name of the Game” of the series, where Queen Maeve shatters an armored truck, SPX filmed a real truck smashing into a steel pole that was later removed by VFX. Queen Maeve was then shot in front of a green screen in the same location and comped into the real folding truck.
10. In comparison to the comics, the TV series had relatively toned down the sex, drugs and profanity, which are all more graphic in the comics.
11. The character of Translucent was especially created for the TV series, as in the comics, the last member of the Seven was an “alien” character named Jack From Jupiter, an expy of DC’s Martian Manhunter.
12. In the very first episode, the shot in which Hughie’s face is hit with blood and guts, including viscera, took just under 8 months to be completed, and was 100 percent computer generated.
13. The plane hijacking scenes in the fourth episode “The Female of the Species” took around 4 days to be completed, and was shot aboard an actual jet fuselage that was brought into the sound stage in Toronto.
14. The estate where Homelander visits Jonah Vogelbaum is the Parkwood Estate in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, which can be seen in the Adam Sandler’s “Billy Madison.”
15. Initially, the character of Hughie in “The Boys” comics resembles English actor and writer Simon Pegg, who even wrote the introduction for The Boys Vol.1 collection, “The Name of the Game.”
16. In fact, it was decided that when the comics was out and adapted into a movie or a series, Pegg will be playing the role of Hughie, but due to the long years between the comic release and the jump to a TV show, he was cast instead as Hughie’s father in the series.

Is Organic Food Really Pesticide Free? Is It Healthier Than Conventional Ones? Think Again!

Two decades ago, there was nothing known as Organic food, with the major difference while shopping being related to the various brands. And the most common concept – the higher the price – the better the quality!

So, there was pretty much no doubt among the consumers when Organic Foods came into existence, who believed it to be safe and more nutritious. After all, it comes with a price tag that is twice the price of the conventional ones.

However, the belief – Organic foods are more nutritious and healthier in comparison to the conventional ones, is nothing but a Myth.

While the concept of Organic Farming was first started in the 1940s, the movement gained tremendous momentum only in the first half of the 20^th century, with many celebrities joining the Organic Foods bandwagon. In fact, the labels at face value sound as if the organic products and conventional ones are worlds apart, with the added stories like improving nutrition while helping save the planet. Isn’t that good enough to convince anybody to buy it?

But, in reality, there is no evidence to prove that organic foods are healthier, as researches in this topic have constantly come up with zero differences between the content of nutrients and other substances in organically and conventionally produced foods.

Still, the idea that organic foods are healthier is not even the biggest myth out there, as the leading one in the family is the Myth – Organic food is free of pesticides and herbicides.  

Sorry to burst your bubble, as organic farming simply means the farmers should not use any kind of synthetic pesticide or fertilizer, but there’s no restriction to use natural pesticides. In fact, the concept that organic food are healthier actually stemmed from this myth, as the most common misconception is that organic farmers do not use any kind of pesticides or herbicides. However, the truth is that in comparison to the conventional ones, the organic foods pack too much pesticides.

Yes! Organic farmers use “natural” pesticides, compared to the man-made “synthetic” pesticides used in conventional farming. And, with the “natural” pesticides being less effective, farmers will have to use more of it, to save the crops.

When it comes to word “natural,” there is another misconception that “natural” and “safe” go hand in hand, but that is not true either.

For instance, fungal diseases in the crops are treated with copper solutions in organic farming, in which the copper stays toxic in the soil forever.

According to the stats, the top two organic fungicides, copper and sulfur have been used at a rate of 4 and 34 pounds per acre, in contrast to synthetic fungicides which was used at a rate of 1.6 pounds per acre. One of the most widely used organic pesticides Rotenone, which had been used for decades, has been the subject of several researches in which it had been proved that Rotenone is highly dangerous, and exposure to it, can cause Parkinson’s Disease-like symptoms in rats.

In the last ten years, more and more people have insisted on the “cocktail effect” of pesticides and even the “epidemic of cancer” in relation to the in-organic methods of farming, specifically the synthetic pesticides. However, several researchers have proved these claims to have been false.

However, a little exposure to pesticide is not necessarily toxic to consumers, be it natural or synthetic. But, the first principle of toxicology is that “the dose makes the poison.” And the big question is how much are we exposed to these pesticides.

What Happened Today – August 24?

To be modern is not a fashion, it is a state. It is necessary to understand history, and he who understands history knows how to find continuity between that which was, that which is, and that which will be. – Le Corbusier

Understanding the history allows an individual to reflect on how the present modern times has come into existence, thus, gaining the power to shape future to an extent.

On this day:

1349 – 6000 Strong Jewish population was killed and burnt alive during the spread of Bubonic Plague in Mainz, Germany. When the people had little scientific understanding of the disease, Jews were made the scapegoat and were accused of spreading the disease.

1516 – The Battle of Marj Dabiq, between the Selim I of the Ottaman Empire and Mamluk Sultanate ends in the victory of Selim I and the capture of present day Syria. This also led to the future battles and conquest of Egypt by the Ottamans.

1608 – The first official English representative of the East India Company lands at the port in Surat, Gujarat for trade purposes. 7 years later the first factory is established headed by Sir Thomas Roe.

Bubonic Plague

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First East India Company

1690 – Job Charnock, an employee of East India Company, establishes a factory in Calcutta. This is considered as the founding of the city of Kolkata. However in 2003, the Kolkata High Court ruled that the foundation date of the city is still unknown.

1814 – British troops invaded Washington City and burned multiple government and military buildings including the White House. This was in retaliation to the destruction caused by the American troops at Port Drover in Upper Canada.

1857 – The Ohio Life Insurance and Trust Company in New York suspended its payments. This was one of the events that led to the great economic crisis that lasted till the American Civil War in 1861.

1932 – First Transcontinental non-stop flight by a woman, Amelia Earhart, taking off from Newfoundland, Canada and landing at Culmore in Northern Ireland. The Journey lasted 14 hours and 56 minutes on a single engine Lockheed Vega 5B monoplane.

1976 – Soyuz 21 returns to Earth with two Russian Cosmonauts Boris Volynov and Vitaly Zholobov after just 49 days in space. Their short stay was reported to be development of acrid odor in the Salyut 5 space station.

The Ohio Life Insurance and Trust Company

Amelia Earhart

Soyuz 21

1991 – The Ukrainian Parliament adopted the Act of Declaration of Independence of Ukraine. Act was accepted in a special session arranged by the Ukrainian Parliament, (that lasted for 11 hours) with 321 votes in favour, 2 votes against and 6 abstentions.

1995 – Microsoft Windows 95 operating system was released for public use in North America.

1998 – First reported experiment with RFID (Radio Frequency Identification Device) implants was carried out by a British professor working with Cybernetics Kevin Warwick. He had the chip implanted in his own arm.

2004 – Two female Suicide bombers from Chechnya explode 2 different airplanes going out of Domodedovo International Airport near Moscow, resulting in the death of 90 people on board.

2006 – The definition of the term Planet is redefined by the International Astronomical Union. Thus “Pluto” which does not fulfill the criteria of a planet, is declared as dwarf planet and is removed from the list of planets in our Solar System.

The Ukrainian Parliament

Microsoft Windows 95

Pluto

‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel ‘House of the Dragon’ Casting Prince Daemon

HBO’s “House of the Dragon,” the prequel to the most popular TV series “Game of Thrones,” is currently looking to cast Daemon Targaryen, famous as the Rogue Prince, as the lead character.

The upcoming prequel, set to premiere in 2022, is expected to deal with the Targaryen’s most turbulent period, with the destructive Dane of the Dragons event as the main storyline, which kind of tore the royal family apart.

Set around 300 years prior to the events of “Game of Thrones,” the show will be based on the George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood” novel that focuses on the Targaryen family history. Apart from “Fire & Blood,” the series will also take materials from “The Princess and the Queen” and “The Rogue Prince,” which also revolve around the Targaryens.

Prince Daemon Targaryen is one of the major characters as well as the pivotal character from “The Rogue Prince,” who is also listed as a series lead in the “House of the Dragon.”

The Targaryen Prince, who is the younger brother of King Viserys, is described as “less methodical and more imperious. Not to mention easily bored…Most of Daemon’s joy is found at sword-point. The most experienced warrior of his time. He vacillates between vile and heroic, making him the true rogue of the series,” in the HBO casting notice, as reported by The Illuminerdi.

As per the casting notice, the filming of the role of Prince Daemon is scheduled for some time between January and December 2021.

Earlier this year, a casting notice for the role of Rhaenyra was sent out by the network. Rhaenyra is the niece of Prince Daemon, who will marry her on his quest for the Iron Throne. Since July 2020, the casting of the series has relatively sped up.

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