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Maisie Williams's Net Worth: How the Game of Thrones Star Earned It
Maisie Williams net worth has become one of the most searched topics for fans who continue to follow her career from outside the premises of Game of Thrones. From a teenage breakout star, the successful actress and entrepreneur has made an impressive fortune through acting, brand deals, and smart business ventures.
By iftikhar Ahmad2 months ago in Geeks
Waiting to Exhale 30th Anniversary
30 years ago, Waiting to Exhale has debut in theaters becoming the most highest grossing black film during the nineties era. The film adaptation centers on four black women living in the Phoenix metropolitan area and their relationships with men and one another. The film sparked acclaim and a cult following from fans of the film and the novel due to its powerful, relatable story of Black women's friendships and struggles, a star-studded cast with off-screen chemistry, an iconic, chart-topping soundtrack produced by Babyface, and director Forest Whitaker's vision, all culminating in a massive box office success that proved the commercial viability of films centered on diverse female experiences and paved the way for more inclusive storytelling in Hollywood.
By Gladys W. Muturi2 months ago in Geeks
Open Letter to Disney: Prioritizing Human Creativity in the Age of AI
Disney's recent partnership with OpenAI, which will allow Sora to use over 200 characters—from Mickey Mouse to Yoda—to generate short, user-prompted videos, is being presented by the company as a major step in storytelling innovation. CEO Bob Iger claims this move is about "thoughtfully and responsibly extending the reach of our storytelling through generative AI, while respecting and protecting creators and their works." A curated selection of these fan-created, Sora-generated clips featuring Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars characters will even appear on Disney+. The official line suggests this deal, which includes content guardrails and a commitment to "human-centered AI" and protecting "the rights of creators," is a way to engage fans and broaden creativity while still honoring the creative industries.
By Jenna Deedy2 months ago in Geeks
A Tribe Called Quest: The Legacy in Their Last Goodbye
“When's the last time you heard a funky diabetic?” — Phife Dawg A line that’s become both iconic and heartbreaking. It hits differently when you know it came from one of hip-hop’s greatest voices. A man who helped shape an entire generation’s sound, and who wasn’t here to see the release of A Tribe Called Quest’s final album.
By MB | Stories & More2 months ago in Geeks
Why Heavy SDK Integrations Break App Boot Time and How to Control Them?
The cafeteria was still dark that morning, the city outside not yet fully awake. My laptop sat open on a table that still carried marks from someone’s late dinner, and the screen glowed against the quiet room. A recording of an app startup sequence played back in slow motion. The timeline moved frame by frame, and the moment that should have revealed the first screen instead stalled on a blank fade. Nothing dramatic—just stillness. A delay long enough for a user to wonder whether something refused to open. I traced that pause not to user action, not to network delay, and not to device limitations, but to a small chain of SDK initializations that occupied the launch window without asking permission.
By Eira Wexford2 months ago in Geeks
How to Implement Multi-Environment Configurations Without Breaking Production?
I still remember the rain that night in Portland. It streaked down the office window in long, uneven lines, blurring the streetlights into soft halos. The building had settled into its late-hour quiet, the kind that lets you hear the hum of old heaters and the faint echo of traffic on the wet pavement below. I was the only one left inside, leaning over my laptop as logs scrolled past in rapid bursts. I wasn’t supposed to be there that late, but production issues rarely respect anyone’s plans.
By Samantha Blake2 months ago in Geeks
The Unpaid Architects of Superhero Empires: How Comic Creators Are Denied Their Fair Share
Many comic book writers and artists face a stark reality: they create characters who become global phenomena, generating billions for publishers, yet they receive almost none of the financial rewards. As one commentator noted regarding the staggering success of franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which has grossed over $20 billion, a key question remains: "How much... went to those who created the stories and characters in it?" Despite building their vast empires on the intellectual property devised by these creators, major publishers like Marvel and DC, under their standard contracts, largely deny them a fair share of the profits.
By Jenna Deedy2 months ago in Geeks
WWE Returns That MUST Happen In 2026
When wrestling fans talk about dream returns, we tend to float the obvious names — the icons, the disruptors, the nostalgia megastars who can blow the roof off an arena with one familiar guitar riff or a single raised eyebrow. But 2026 is shaping up to be a different kind of crossroads for WWE, one where strategic returns could rebuild divisions, revive midcard chaos, and give the product a much-needed jolt of the unpredictable. And look, I’m not shy about this: some departures over the last few years stung. They left holes on the roster that never quite got patched over, vibes that no one else replicated, momentum that evaporated the second those talents walked through the exit doors.
By Lawrence Lease2 months ago in Geeks
Zootopia 2 Movie Review
On its debut in 2016, Zootropolis found great success with likeable characters, superb animation and standout core themes. After a nine-year wait, the second entry has arrived, bringing back everything audiences loved while expanding outwards.
By Robert Cain2 months ago in Geeks
The Real Reason YouTube Creators Are Furious Right Now
Introduction: Something Feels “Off” on YouTube — and Creators Are Finally Speaking Up Over the past few months, a storm has been brewing across YouTube — and no, it’s not over thumbnails, trends, or drama. Creators of all sizes, from small channels to million-subscriber giants, have been calling out YouTube for one thing: the platform keeps changing the rules without warning.
By Bevy Osuos2 months ago in Geeks
Why Taylor Swift’s Latest Move Changes Everything
If you thought Taylor Swift had reached the peak of her career after her record-breaking The Eras Tour — think again. With the announcement of a brand-new docuseries and a final concert film dropping on Disney+ on December 12, 2025, Swift has just reset the bar for what it means to “go out on top.” This isn’t just another celebrity drop — it’s a calculated, legacy-cementing move that could change the music industry, fandom culture, and streaming expectations.
By Bevy Osuos2 months ago in Geeks
