The 5 biggest movies to look forward to in 2015

Posted on December 23, 2014December 23, 2014 by

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Going to the movies has changed drastically over the years, from the days of the $2 matinée and a few dollars for popcorn and soda to now spending nearly $100 for two tickets, gourmet snacks and personalized seating.

As more studios focus on making fewer but more profitable movies each year, companies like Walt Disney, Time Warner, NBCUniversal (owned by Comcast), Lionsgate, Sony and others are counting on some of their big tent-poles to help drive earnings and exceed expectations, or risk facing the wrath of layoffs, angry movie goers, a declining share price and potentially a huge change and shake up to their business.

Here are the five biggest movies (in alphabetical order) to look forward to in 2015, alongside brief descriptions of what they are each about.

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BEST LIST OF THE WEEK: 9 awesome paid iPhone apps that are free downloads right now (save $51!)

Posted on December 23, 2014December 23, 2014 by

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Christmas Eve isn’t until tomorrow but we’re celebrating early here at BGR with an awesome list of paid iPhone and iPad apps that are all available for free for a limited time. Yesterday’s list was great — and some are still free if you rush — but today’s list is even better, with nine apps that would normally cost more than $50 altogether.

If you hurry, however, you can get each and every one for free.

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Yet another report claims Apple may release 3 flagship iPhones in 2015

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Although Apple’s new iPhones are “bigger than big,” the company seemingly recognizes that some people still prefer its smaller devices that fit perfectly in your hand. With that in mind, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Apple release a new iPhone next year with a display of 4 inches, just as it did with the iPhone 5 in 2012 and the iPhone 5s in 2013.

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This sleek case might be the only iPhone 6 accessory you’ll ever need

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iPhone 6 owners looking for accessories such as protective cases, battery packs and charging docks should check out the iStand 6 multipurpose case that serves all of those functions and more.

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North Korea’s statement on the Sony hack is as hilariously insane as you’d expect

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North Korea has never been shy about using over-the-top bombast to make its views known and you’ll be unsurprised to know that its official statement on the Sony hack is just as comically insane as what we’ve come to expect from the reclusive regime.

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Inside the ingeniously sneaky tricks Comcast uses to get what it wants

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One of the biggest mysteries in life is why a company that’s as universally hated as Comcast seems to get whatever it wants when it comes to merger approvals. Two new reports — one from Bloomberg and one from Washingtonian — give us some good insight into the bag of sneaky tricks that Comcast uses to get influential lawmakers, journalists and nonprofit organizations to stand by its side.

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Dish Network doesn’t want to touch Sony’s ‘The Interview’ either

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Sony has reportedly been negotiating with Dish Network on a release deal for the controversial The Interview movie, which Sony decided to pull from theaters after being hit by a massive hack and further threatened by attackers. After canceling the Christmas Day launch for the movie, Sony soon changed its mind, especially after receiving harsh criticism from President Obama and people in the movie business. However, Fox Business Network reports that Dish Network doesn’t want to have anything to do with the The Interview either, at least not right now.

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Apple issues first-ever automatic security update to patch critical flaw

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Apple on Monday issued its first-ever automatic security update for OS X computers, Reuters reports, looking to fix a critical vulnerability that was made public on Friday by the Department of Homeland Security and the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute.

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NASA is launching a wild project to make Venus’s atmosphere habitable

Posted on December 22, 2014December 22, 2014 by

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The surface of Venus is not anything close to habitable, since its average surface temperature is around 864 degrees Fahrenheit. But what if we never bothered trying to walk on Venus and instead built a floating city in the clouds that would make Lando Calrissian feel right at home?

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Awesome GIFs show the evolution of every major console controller

Posted on December 22, 2014December 22, 2014 by

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The evolution of video games is pretty obvious — just look at the difference between, say, the original Super Mario Bros. and Mario Kart 8 to see the insane improvements video games have made to graphics since the 1980s. But the games themselves aren’t the only things that have evolved, as console controllers have undergone some drastic changes over the years as well.

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