Articles by Dianne Depra
Watch: ABC Releases Trailer For Hayley Atwell’s 'Conviction'
Same girl, different ways of upholding justice. Hayley Atwell may have said goodbye to Peggy Carter but she’ll be pursuing justice anew as Hayes Morrison in ABC's 'Conviction.'
Rally The Realm With 'Game Of Thrones' Clue, Risk and Monopoly Board Games
Think you can do better than the inhabitants of Westeros? Try your hand at 'Game of Thrones' board games to see how well you’ll fare steeped deep in the affairs of those who seek the Iron Throne.
‘One Piece’ Meets The Avengers In This Glorious Mashup
Monkey D. Luffy as Captain America? Yes, please! A Singaporean artist created concept art mashing up characters from ‘One Piece’ and the Avengers, and it is glorious.
NBA Star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar To Pen Mycroft Holmes Comic Book
Mycroft Holmes may look like he prefers sitting behind a desk. However, Sherlock Holmes’ older brother definitely has a taste for adventure, which we’ll see in Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s comic book 'Mycroft Holmes and the Apocalypse Handbook.'
Fox Releases First Teaser Trailer For 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'
Fox's reboot of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' is well underway. The network has given us a peek at the crazy world of Dr. Frank-N-Furter with the release of the first teaser trailer for the TV movie.
New Method To Predict COPD Progression Developed
Depending on the state of neutrophils, the most common type of white blood cells in the body, it may be possible to determine risks of progression in patients with COPD. It could also help develop new treatments for the disease.
Non-Narcotic Nerve Blocker Can Reduce Pain, Shorten Hospital Stays For Children
Pectus excavatum causes the breastbone to sink into the chest but it can be remedied with surgery. Using a non-narcotic nerve-blocking drug has been found to reduce pain effectively after the procedure and shorten hospital stays for children.
Tux-Wearing Girl To Guest In ‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’ After Being Turned Away From Prom
Aniya Wolf wore a tux to prom and got thrown out for it. She received a lot of support, including an invitation from 'It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia' creator Rob McElhenney, who wanted her to appear in the show.
Flies Can Help In Understanding Brain Injuries: Study
Fruit flies may be diminutive in size, but they’ve been helping the scientific community gain a better understanding of many things involving the body for years. Most recently, researchers tapped fruit flies to understand traumatic brain injuries better.
Pottermore Hack Reveals Four American Hogwarts Houses
Ilvermorny is the American version of Hogwarts. If a Pottermore hack is correct, it has four houses named after magical creatures from North American lore.
Here’s Why Nick Fury Wasn’t In ‘Captain America: Civil War’
Where members of the Avengers went, Nick Fury was there, except in their latest outing. Why isn’t Nick Fury in 'Captain America: Civil War?'
Is Tom Hardy Appearing In Star Wars: Episode VIII?
Will Tom Hardy be appearing in 'Star Wars: Episode VIII?' If the rumors are true, he is, and he’s set for a hilarious sequence involving John Boyega’s Finn.
Emma Watson Latest Named In Panama Papers Leak
The Panama Papers leak recently named Emma Watson, identifying the actress as one of many with offshore accounts. Her representatives were quick to explain, however, why Watson was implicated.
Canadian North, West Jet Bend Rules For Pets Escaping Fort McMurray Fire
It’s typical for pets to travel in kennels and carriers in flights, but Canadian North and West Jet made exceptions for evacuees with pets fleeing Fort McMurray last week.
‘Olympics of Beer’ Announces Winners: What’s The World Beer Cup?
For 2016, the World Beer Cup saw more than 6,500 entries from nearly 2,000 breweries across 55 countries. Rightfully called the 'Olympics of Beer,' the event showcased the best of the best in craft beers.
High School Yearbook Misidentifies Muslim Student As ‘Isis Phillips’
'Saddened, disgusted, hurt and embarrassed.' This was how Bayan Zehlif described how she felt after she was misidentified as 'Isis Phillips' while wearing a hijab in a yearbook photo.
J.C. Penney To Start Selling Home Appliances Again In July
Looking to give your home appliances an overhaul? J.C. Penney might just have what you need, as the department store brings back its home appliance business in July.
World’s First ‘Simpsons’ Store Now Open In Beijing
Official 'The Simpsons' merchandise has been available for years, but it's only now that the world’s first store dedicated entirely to the show has opened - in Beijing.
Marvel 'Committing' To Solo Film For Black Widow, Says Kevin Feige
A fan-favorite, Black Widow has played support to a number of characters over the years. We may soon be seeing more of her own story as Marvel Studios is 'committing' to a solo film for the character.
Confirmed: Alden Ehrenreich Will Be Young Han Solo
The search is finally over! Alden Ehrenreich will be the young Han Solo in the Star Wars spinoff film highlighting the beginnings of the famous bounty hunter.
SpaceX, Falcon 9 Successfully Launch Japanese Communications System, Land At Sea
SpaceX has done it again! The Falcon 9 not only successfully brought to orbit a JCSAT-14 communications satellite but was also able to land at sea again.
You Can’t Always Get What You Want: Rolling Stones Tell Donald Trump To Stop Using Their Music
The Rolling Stones are not pleased with Donald Trump. The band has asked the GOP frontrunner to stop using their music in his campaign rallies as he doesn’t have permission to do so.
Consumers Should Be Allowed To Sue Banks, Credit Card Companies, Says CFPB
Under the CFPB proposal, you can sue your credit card company if you have any complaint, like questionable fees. The proposal was made to protect consumers against mandatory arbitration clauses.
‘DreamWorks Will Absolutely Continue To Make Animated Films’: Comcast Tries To Calm Nerves Over Acquisition Deal
Brian Roberts and other Comcast execs are doing their best to allay fears associated with the company acquiring DreamWorks Animation, holding a meeting to talk directly with the animation studio’s employees.
Stealing Food While In ‘A State Of Need’ Not A Crime, Rules Italian Court
For stealing cheese and sausage, a man in Italy had been sentenced to prison. The country’s highest appeals court, however, has ruled that stealing food out of a 'state of need' should not be considered a crime.
A ‘Slender Man’ Film Is In The Works, Set For 2017 Release
Slender Man has been creeping out the Internet since 2009, and he is set to make the jump to the big screen in 2017, thanks (or no thanks?) to Screen Gems.
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton Sweeps 16 Tony Nominations, Makes History
'Hamilton' is one of the hottest productions on Broadway right now. With 16 Tony Awards nominations, the hip-hop musical has proven that it’s not all hype.
Trouble In The Skies: 'Air Rage' Likelier In Flights With First-Class Cabins, Says Study
There’s a lot that could frustrate an air traveler but researchers have found that one thing in particular increases the likelihood of air rage incidents: first-class cabins.
Supreme Court To Let Seattle’s $15 Minimum Wage Law Stand
It’s all about the Benjamins, as minimum wage laws pit labor and business groups against each other. In Seattle at least, the Supreme Court has said it is rejecting a challenge to the city’s minimum wage laws.
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Gets ‘As Told By Emoji’ Treatment
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in the style of Disney's 'As Told by Emoji' is one of the cutest things you’ll ever see today. Enjoy this recap of 'Episode VII' told entirely through emoji!
