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What journalism professors are teaching students — about their futures

June 28, 2019

HOUSTON -- As the journalism industry rapidly evolves, what are professors in the field telling students about their job prospects? A new study from Rice University and Rutgers University finds educators are...

Mohegan Sun takes over Canadian Casino

Blast Magazine Newsroom

June 12, 2019

Uncasville, CT (June 12, 2019) – Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE), owner, developer and manager of awe-inspiring integrated entertainment resorts (IER) throughout the United States and Northern Asia, ce...

Jumanji: The Video Game Coming to Switch, PS4, Xbox One and PC in November

John M. Guilfoil

June 4, 2019

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe, worldwide family entertainment publisher Outright Games, and UK based development studio Funsolve, in collaboration with Sony Pictures, today announce Jumanji: The Video Game,...

DEA leads international operation against Dark Web operators

Blast Magazine Newsroom

May 3, 2019

WASHINGTON – After a two-year investigation into one of the world’s largest dark web marketplaces, the DEA and other law enforcement partners today announced the arrests of three German nationals who operated t...

Red Joan – Movie Review

Randy Steinberg

April 26, 2019

To spy or not to spy is the question Red Joan asks

Directing Her Dream Cast: Olivia Wilde Shares Her Excitement for Booksmart with CinemaCon

Madeline Knutson

April 12, 2019

While Olivia Wilde is no stranger to the silver screen, it wasn’t until this year that she decided to add the title of “director” to her impressive resume. Hitting theaters on May 24th, Wilde’s feature film, Bo...

Jamie Lee Curtis Shares Her Dreams with CinemaCon

Madeline Knutson

April 7, 2019

Jamie Lee Curtis is no stranger to Hollywood. Since her film debut in 1978’s Halloween, Curtis has consistently shown the world her incredible acting range. Continuing her fantastic list of credits, Curtis pres...

The Russo Brothers Talk Super-Sized Expectations and the Next Chapter at CinemaCon

Madeline Knutson

April 7, 2019

Following the record-breaking ticket sales of Avengers: Endgame, the film’s directors, Anthony and Joe Russo, came to CinemaCon to accept the award for “Directors of the Year.” Since their first foray into the ...

“Male Star of Tomorrow” Henry Golding Discusses Being a Gentleman and a Gangster at CinemaCon

Madeline Knutson

April 7, 2019

Fresh off a whirlwind year promoting his role as Nick Young in the critically-acclaimed film, Crazy Rich Asians, actor Henry Golding has no intentions of slowing down any time soon. At last week’s CinemaCon, Go...

Future of Work: What are the top reasons people turn to freelance?

Blast Magazine Newsroom

March 21, 2019

The latest Reportlinker survey on the gig economy shows that 76% of people are convinced freelancers are happier than other professionals. This feeling of happiness is much more shared than in the 2017 version...

In an Alternate Dimension: Analyzing Counterpart Season 2 with J.K. Simmons

Madeline Knutson

December 4, 2018

People often wonder what their life would be like in an alternate dimension. In the Starz series, Counterpart, that question is answered in some very intriguing and dangerous ways. The spy thriller, which wrapp...

Welcome Back to Midnight: A Chat with the Cast of NBC’s Hit Show, Midnight, Texas

Madeline Knutson

October 24, 2018

In just two days, the town of Midnight will reopen its doors to visitors from around the world as Midnight, Texas, the supernatural drama based on Charlaine Harris’ book series of the same name, premieres its m...

Halfway to Halloween: Analyzing Horror with the Executive Producer and Stars of Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House

Madeline Knutson

October 17, 2018

Halloween may still be two weeks away, but horror fans can get their fill of scares today with Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House. The series, based on Shirley Jackson’s 1959 novel, tells the story of the Cra...

To Protect and To Serve: Nathan Fillion Shares What He’s Learned from His New Show, The Rookie

Madeline Knutson

September 12, 2018

Nathan Fillion is no rookie. His career has spanned a number of genres and mediums, with his roles in projects such as Firefly and Castle earning him a dedicated fan following. Since Castle’s series finale in 2...

What Is Normal? Discussing Representation and Self-Identity with the Cast of Netflix’s Atypical at Paleyfest

Madeline Knutson

September 11, 2018

"Sometimes I wish I was normal." "Dude! Nobody's normal!" This exchange, seen in the show's first season, beautifully illustrates the importance of a series like Atypical. The Netflix original program, which...

Law and Disorder: What to Expect from Better Call Saul Season 4

Madeline Knutson

August 4, 2018

With only two days remaining until the season 4 premiere of Better Call Saul, fans continue to wonder what burning questions will be answered during the upcoming episodes. Although many of the show’s exciting r...

Loss and Grief: Bob Odenkirk and Peter Gould Discuss the Role of Death in Better Call Saul Season 4 at SDCC 2018

Madeline Knutson

July 31, 2018

Death is always a difficult topic to address, whether in real-life situations or on fictional television programs. For the creative talents behind AMC’s Better Call Saul, no death in the series has been quite a...

The Doctor Is In: Cast and Creatives of Doctor Who Discuss the Thirteenth Doctor at SDCC 2018

Madeline Knutson

July 27, 2018

“Oh, brilliant!” – the first words uttered by the Thirteenth Doctor at the end of last year’s Doctor Who Christmas special. These are also the perfect words to describe the unprecedented and exciting decision t...

Could You Base Your Entire Company’s Operations on the Cloud?

Blast Magazine Newsroom

May 16, 2018

Companies nowadays depend more and more on technology, not only in terms of the products they sell or the services they provide but also in terms of serving their operations and maintaining their infrastructure...

Mister Rogers Neighborhood in Theaters Soon

Randy Steinberg

April 18, 2018

Documentary, "Won't You Be My Neighbor?", chronicles the innovative and legendary show created by Fred Rogers.