Articles by Charity Johnson
Yes, Harry Potter Was Rich: Wizarding World Money Converted For Muggles
'Harry Potter' fans are well-acquainted with the wizarding world but a Potterhead Redditor went the extra mile and calculated how the magical community's money would convert to modern-day currency. This revealed just how loaded Harry really was.
If Ninja Turtles Wore Shoes, These Would Be The Perfect Sneakers For Them
Ever wondered what real Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle shoes would look like? Two artists came up with a project - designing the coolest, albeit unreal, sneakers ever to grace the sewers of New York City.
Life-Size Armored Batman Collectible Unveiled And Other ‘Batman V Superman’ Merchandise To Check Out
Hot Toys has just launched various collectibles for the upcoming superhero film, 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.' Check out the Armored Batman, Superman and Batman bobble-heads and Cosbaby sets, and many more.
Harry Potter Actors Look Back On Their On-Screen Smooches
It's hard to imagine Cho Chang and Ginny Weasley all grown up, but the truth is that the first Potter film came out over 13 years ago. Here's what Katie Leung and Bonnie Wright had to say, in hindsight, about kissing Harry Potter.
NASA, CIP Head Efforts To Grow Potatoes Under Martian Conditions
NASA is teaming up with a research center to look into the possibility of farming and producing potatoes on Mars. Before you dismiss this as a hoax related to a certain 2015 Ridley Scott movie, know that this pioneer experiment in space farming is aimed at fighting poverty and malnutrition worldwide.
Graphene Could Make Your Next Smartwatch Imprinted Directly In Your Skin
Graphene made headlines for ‘smart skin’ or the ability to imprint devices directly onto human skin. This breakthrough material is cheap, ultra-conductive and not to mention extremely beneficial in the medical field.
Department of Justice Reportedly Investigating Possible Involvement of Lyft Employees In Massive Uber Data Breach
The Uber data breach has allegedly incurred a criminal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, according to a report. Meanwhile, a previous Uber investigation has linked the CTO of rival firm Lyft to the driver data hack.
Grim Dawn Developers Create NPC To Immortalize Fan Who Died Of Lung Cancer
Action RPG 'Grim Dawn' has added a new character on guard duty. Here's the story of how Praetorian Zedlee became the latest honorable member of the Black Legion.
Tencent Completes Acquisition Of ‘League Of Legends’ Dev Riot Games
China's Tencent Holdings Ltd. now has full ownership of Riot Games after purchasing the remaining equity of the LA-based company. 'League of Legends' taken over by the Chinese tech giant, cash-based incentives for Rioters - these are only some of the changes that the deal brings.
‘It Was Good For My Character’: Tom Hardy On Dropping Out Of 'Suicide Squad' For 'The Revenant'
Tom Hardy opened up about leaving 'Suicide Squad' because of production challenges from his upcoming film, 'The Revenant.' He also addressed the hardest part of filming - equinophobia - and rumors about punching director Alejandro G. Iñárritu during production.
‘Legends Of Tomorrow’ Gears Up For Premiere, Releases Character Posters
The Legends are back! The stars of 'DC's Legends of Tomorrow,' namely, Hawgirl, Captain Cold, Hawkman, Rip Hunter, White Canary, Firestorm, Heat Wave, Professor Martin Stein and Atom are gearing up for the show's looming January premiere on The CW with the release of their very own character posters.
Hello From The Dark Side: Alex Boye Releases African Tribal Star Wars-Themed Adele Cover
If you are a fan of two or more of these not-so-random things - 'Star Wars,' Adele, Alex Boye - today's your lucky day. Here's a video of Alex Boye and his soulful, emotional rendition of Adele's hit, 'Hello,' which also pays homage to 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens.'
Will Kurt Russell Be Star-Lord’s Dad In ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2’?
Kurt Russell may be the answer to the not-so-proverbial question ‘Who’s your daddy, Star-Lord?’ Apparently, the 'Hateful Eight' star is director James Gunn’s choice to play Chris Pratt’s father in the upcoming sequel ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.’
George Takei, Wil Wheaton Unimpressed At ‘Star Trek Beyond’ Trailer
Spock isn't the only meme who is unimpressed – turns out Captain Sulu and Wesley Crusher are, too. George Takei and Wil Wheaton have seen the new 'Star Trek Beyond' trailer, and they aren't jumping up and down over it.
Ed Sheeran Takes A Break From Social Media
Ed Sheeran has signed off on all social media accounts – for now. In an Instagram-photo-turned-farewell letter, the hit-making, award-winning singer-songwriter looks back at the past five years of his life and makes a staggering realization that leads him to say goodbye, but not forever.
New Trailer Drops For 'Sherlock' Holiday Special ‘The Abominable Bride’
'Sherlock' fans, rejoice! A new trailer for the series' holiday special has just been released, and it's the best one we have seen so far.
The Box Office Was Not In Her Favor: 'Mockingjay - Part 2' Earns Lowest Debut For 'Hunger Games' Franchise
The good news: 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2' picked up $101 million at the box office during its opening weekend. The not-so-good news: It's all downhill from there.
More Disney Heroes Are Coming To 'Once Upon A Time' – Jonathan Whitesell And Kacey Rohl Casting As Hercules And Megara Confirmed
Power couple Hercules and Megara will star on ABC's 'Once Upon a Time' for the show's fifth season, a spokesperson has confirmed. The two will be based off their characters from the 1997 Disney movie, 'Hercules.'
Gawker To Shift Gears From Snarky, Buzzy, Gossip Site To Political Website
Gawker is giving up on gossip reporting to refocus on politics, particularly, the 2016 presidential campaign. Unfortunately, the transformation involves shutting down more than a few publications and letting go of several staff.
Leaping Tiger, The Matchmaking App For Gamers, Finally Arrives On Android
Great news for gamers with Android devices – Leaping Tiger, previously available only on PC and iOS devices, is now available on Android. Here's a closer look at the app's features, as well as some Google Play reviews.
Badass Women Dominate These First Photos Of 'The Hunstman: Winter's War'
The character posters for 'The Huntsman: Winter's War' have been released, and they are awesome. Read here to see Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth in the movie's newly released images.
Liam Neeson Says Startling 20-Lb Weight Loss Is For Role In Martin Scorsese's 'Silence'
Slowly but alarmingly, the public has been seeing actor Liam Neeson go through a significant weight loss, which in turn, drew speculations as regards his health. Neeson has finally broken his silence as regards the change, and good news: it has nothing to do with health issues.
Skip The Registration Companies – FAA Expects Drone Registration Process To Be Simple
Attention: consumer drone owners. Thinking of hiring a firm to handle your drone's registration process to avoid the hassle? Here's what the FAA has to say.
Charlie Sheen Expected To Discuss HIV Status On 'TODAY' Show Monday
Charlie Sheen finds himself in the limelight, yet again, the 'TODAY' show announced on Twitter that he would be going on an interview to make personal revelations. People are now speculating that the interview may have something to do with a certain HIV diagnosis.
Blake Shelton Rescues Four Young Men In Oklahoma With Tractor
Country music star Blake Shelton rescued a group of boys from a mudslide in Oklahoma. Looks like the 'Voice' coach has a few more nice-guy tricks up his flannel sleeve.
Actor Criticized For Paris Attacks Tweets: How Low Did Rob Lowe Go?
Rob Lowe finds himself in the limelight on account of a series of posts that reflected his views on the Paris attacks. What started out as an alleged support statement grew into a cycle of tweets and backlash.
From Red Meat To Breakfast – Here Are Other Yummy Things Said To Cause Cancer
Feeling extra guilty for having that piece of bacon today? Here are other types of food that we are in an abusive love-hate relationship with, on account of the health risks they pose.
When Harry Met Harry – Prince Harry Met Harry Styles Of One Direction, Asks About His Hair
Move over, Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, when Harry met Harry is the most curious encounter we've seen yet. Read on for discussions on possible hair cuts, royal crushes and shopping trolleys - only at the Royal Variety Performance
Only Four Northern White Rhino Are Left In The World – Can Technology Save The Species From Extinction?
Only four northern white rhinos are alive today. The San Diego Zoo and other researches are upping their game, devoting more finances and more aggressive efforts to recover the dying species.
NCIS Star Pauley Perrette Shares Her Terrifying Ordeal After Homeless Man Attack
Pauley Perrette shocked everyone by what she revealed on her Twitter account. The NCIS actress detailed how she had been attacked, and was almost killed by a homeless man near her home in Hollywood.
