Now that the Game of Thrones is finally played out, how will you fill your time? You could watch some of the best fantasy and action TV shows already available, or you could go back to George R.R. Martin's novels when he gets round to completing the Song of Ice and Fire series that inspired HBO's smash hit. But then what?Luckily there's no shortage of epic fantasy, sci-fi and thriller books being adapted into movies and TV shows in the coming months and years. From beloved classics to contemporary best-sellers, these are some of the adaptations that will challenge Game of Thrones' crown to become your new obsession.Dune The cult 1984 movie and 2000 miniseries have their fans, but in November 2020 we're being treated to a new big-screen version of Frank Herbert's classic novel. In the far future of humanity, Duke Leto Atreides and his son Paul battle over life-giving spice with the venal Baron Harkonnen on the desert world of Arrakis. After reimagining Blade Runner 2049, … [Read more...] about The next Game of Thrones? Epic books heading to the screen
Watch the first Westworld season 3 trailer now
HBO's Westworld will return with Aaron Paul, Tessa Thompson and Lena Waithe, and tbh who hasn't wished for that threesome?!?(I choose to believe I manifested this and helped make it happen, because based on rumors no one was expecting a trailer this early.)In the new Westworld trailer, released Sunday just before the Game of Thrones finale aired, Paul walks along a futuristic bridge as Brain Damage by Pink Floyd plays. He sits atop a construction building with a robot -- at least one we all now would recognize as a robot, not a "Westworld robot."We see Paul in his everyday life (in which, to be clear, he seems like a not nice guy slash a criminal), until he meets Evan Rachel Wood's Dolores wandering, apparently hurt and wearing her black dress, under a bridge, looking like she's ready to kill (and remember all the times forever).The trailer also gives us glimpses of a super tech-savvy world, with what appear to be self-driving cars and more. Plus we get to see season 3 cast … [Read more...] about Watch the first Westworld season 3 trailer now
John Wick: Chapter 3
When sharp-suited superassassin John Wick dives back into the intricately designed cloak-and-dagger universe established in the game-changing 2015 original and the 2017 sequel, it's bad news for just about anyone he meets. But it's great news for us.Released (or should that be unleashed?) around the world this week and killing it at the box office, John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum is barking mad. And not just because there are even more dogs thrown into the mix. The series started with soulful murderer Wick grieving his dead pet, and it's a sign of how the series has just gotten bigger, badder and madder that Chapter 3 -- Parabellum throws a squad of attack dogs into the ring.John Wick 3 picks up moments after the end of the second movie, with Keanu Reeves' hit man on the run from his shadowy masters. The series formula of stylish, visceral, relentlessly jaw-dropping action is firmly established by now, and this threequel wastes little time in getting into the thick of it. … [Read more...] about John Wick: Chapter 3
The queen of England is hiring a social media strategist
Those who think their tweets and Instagram posts are worthy of Buckingham Palace might want to apply for a new job working for the UK's royal family.The royal household is looking for a digital communications officer to find "new ways to maintain the Queen's presence in the public eye and on the world stage," according to a job listing posted Friday. "Whether you're covering a state visit, award ceremony or Royal engagement, you'll make sure our digital channels consistently spark interest and reach a range of audiences," the job listing said. More Royal Family Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's baby name: Twitter has regally snarky ideas Bad Lip Reading hilariously redubs Prince Harry's royal wedding All hail the green-screen queen To be eligible, the candidate will need to have extensive experience creating and publishing digital and social media content, as well as have good photography skills with experience producing live social media content. The person hired … [Read more...] about The queen of England is hiring a social media strategist
Traeger’s wood pellet grill is so good it hurts
Meat, fire and smoke, are all essential to good barbecue. Together they can combine to conjure food that's outrageously delicious and addictive. Doing that consistently takes a lot of knowledge and practice. That said, I know of one product that makes the process much easier, and that's a backyard cooker called the Traeger Timberline 850. An electric grill that burns wood for heat, the Timberline adds phenomenal flavor to everything it cooks, whether it's chicken, burgers, fish, ribs or huge slabs of pork and beef. We've had one at the CNET Smart Home since we reviewed it last year, and I cook on during the workday whenever I get a chance. Everything I've asked this grill to handle it brought to new heights. Seriously, words can't do this grill justice when it comes to the results.You might think that fact would make me happy. Alas, it certainly does not. Here's why.Read more: The best gas grills of 2019 | The best way to clean gas grills and gratesIt's not cheapPellet … [Read more...] about Traeger’s wood pellet grill is so good it hurts