Steven Spielberg to Direct Sci-Fi Film ‘Ready Player One’

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Steven Spielberg to Direct Sci-Fi Film ‘Ready Player One’
Director Steven Spielberg arrives for a meeting the ''Past is Present Survivor Gathering'' in Krakow January 26, 2015. (Photo: Reuters/Lukasz Krajewski/Agencja Gazeta)

Director Steven Spielberg arrives for a meeting the ”Past is Present Survivor Gathering” in Krakow January 26, 2015.

Christian Post Report – After working on the movie adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The BFG or “The Big Friendly Giant,” Steven Spielberg is set to direct a science fiction film, this time an adaptation of the science fiction novel “Ready Player One” by Ernest Cline. For the film, he will be working once again with Warner Bros. after a 14 year absence. His last project with Warner was the late Stanley Kubrick’s “Artificial Intelligence” in 2001.

According to a report in The Guardian, the film will be “his first entry into futuristic territory since 2005’s ‘War of the Worlds’.” In the 1970s and 1980s, he was known for directing science fiction films which dictated the look and feel of the genre during that period.

“Ready Player One” is a science fiction and dystopian novel authored by Ernest Cline and published in 2011. It is set in the year 2044 where people were caught up in a virtual reality utopia world called OASIS. The main character, Wade Watts is no different. Like other people, he is obsessed with find an Easter egg within OASIS. OASIS’ late creator James Halliday had indicated in his last will that whoever finds the Easter egg will inherit his entire estate, including the management and control of OASIS itself.

Wade’s perseverance pays off and he is able to find the three keys that are needed to unlock the egg. The story follows Wade as he tries to protect himself and his friends from an unscrupulous group of villains who want to take full control over OASIS.

Zak Penn, according to a report in Deadline, wrote the latest revision of the script, after Cline and Eric Eason. Penn is known for his work on “X-Men: The Last Stand” and “The Avengers.”

The report also cites how the film will depict the virtual reality world that the book talks about, given that recent technological developments is making virtual reality readily available and less expensive. If Warner Bros. could successfully bring in this new technology in this movie, it could change the way movies are made.

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Walking Dead Season 5 Finale Live Stream Free, AMC TV Start Time: Watch The Walking Dead Online (Plot Spoilers)

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Walking Dead Season 5 Finale Live Stream Free, AMC TV Start Time: Watch The Walking Dead Online (Plot Spoilers)

The Walking Dead Season 5 finale will air on Sunday, and promises to be as dramatic and unpredictable as fans have come to expect from the hit AMC series. The finale episode will start at 9 p.m. ET and can be watched on TV on the AMC network or online through free live stream (details below).

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Christian Post Report – A promo shot from season 5 of The Walking Dead

Fans will be desperate to find out what is in store for Rick and his group following last week’s developments that clearly have set up a tense time for this week’s finale episode.

Spoilers for tonight’s finale have indicated that everything about the Wolves will be revealed, and the history and their back story will be shown.

Other spoilers have said that Rick and Morgan are set to be reunited, but it will be far from a peaceful and happy reunion, rather it will be a bloody and horrific affair.

The most recent spoilers have also indicated that Daryl will be staying around, which rebuts previous rumors that he was on his way out.

A leaked description of tonight’s episode states: “Morgan wakes up in a car. He makes some porridge-type food by a fire. An armed man (Benedict Samuel) walks over and points a gun at him. Morgan asks what the W on his head means. He explains the backstory about the wolves. He says, ‘You know the first settlers here, put bounties on wolves heads, brought the natives into it, made them hunt them. Didn’t take them to long to kill them all (points to the W on his forehead) they’re back now’.”

The description adds, “After threatening to take Morgan and kill him, Morgan takes him out ninja style with his hiking stick along with a second Wolves member (Jessie C. Boyd) who jumps out of some bushes. Morgan ties them up and puts them in the car. He sounds the horn and walks off.”

One thing for fans to look out for is a special after credits scene – so make sure you don’t turn off too early. Waiting around should ensure you see the special scene, which could give some hints at what is to come in Season 6. Some rumors have claimed that Negan and his group will be introduced, setting them up as the main villains for Walking Dead Season 6.

Walking Dead Season 5 finale will take place tonight from 9 p.m. ET and can be watched on TV on the AMC network or online through free live stream by clicking here.

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WWE Wrestlemania 31 Live Stream Free, PPV Match Card, Start Time: Watch Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Battle Royal Online (Fight Preview)

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WWE Wrestlemania 31 takes place on Sunday night in what should be a spectacular and dramatic showcase for WWE fans worldwide. The event takes place from Santa Clara in California and has a scheduled start time of 7 p.m. ET. Wrestlemania can be watched on TV on the WWE Network via PPV, or online through live stream (details below). A full WWE Wrestlemania 31 Match Card can be seen below as well.

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Christian Post Report – Brock Lesnar

All the big titles are up for grabs tonight, which should make sure there is plenty to keep fans happy. Some comments in the lead up to the event have suggested the match card is not as strong as it could be, however, as usual with WWE it’s not always just about the match ups, but there will be a number of underlying plot lines surrounding each fight that should ensure top entertainment to fans is given.

At the top of the match card will be the WWE World Heavyweight Championship between Christian Post Report – Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns.

Other massive match ups to look out for will be Sting vs Triple H, and The Undertaker vs Bray Wyatt.

A special Ladder Match will take place for the Intercontinental Championship, which will see a huge dust up between champ Bad News Barrett, Daniel Bryan, Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler, Luke Harper, R-Truth and Stardust.

Of course many will be looking out for the Battle Royal, which is never short of action, and John Cena fans will be keeping an eye out for the United States Championship between champ Rusev and Cena.

One other feature to look out for will be the Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Kickoff, which will see Tyson Kidd & Cesaro (c) vs. The Usos vs. Los Matadores vs. New Day.

WWE Wrestlemania 31 can be watched from 7 p.m. ET on the WWE Network, or online through free live stream by clicking here. A WWE Network PPV live stream can be found by clicking here.

Here is the official WWE Wrestlemania 31 Match Card:

WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Christian Post Report – Brock Lesnar (c) vs. Roman Reigns

Sting vs. Triple H

The Undertaker vs. Bray Wyatt

Intercontinental Championship
Bad News Barrett (c) vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Dean Ambrose vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Luke Harper vs. R-Truth vs. Stardust
Ladder Match

Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
Battle Royal

United States Championship
Rusev (c) vs. John Cena

Randy Orton vs. Seth Rollins

AJ Lee & Paige vs. The Bella Twins
Tag Team

Tag Team Championships
Tyson Kidd & Cesaro (c) vs. The Usos vs. Los Matadores vs. New Day
Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Kickoff

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‘Terminator Genisys’ News: J.K. Simmons Provides Comic Relief

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‘Terminator Genisys’ News: J.K. Simmons Provides Comic Relief
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YouTube screenshot of the Terminator Genisys trailer.

Christian Post Report – The latest trailer for “Terminator Genisys” gives fans a sneak preview of Award-winning actor J.K. Simmon’s role in the upcoming science fiction action film. Simmons was cast to play Detective O’Brien, a police detective who has been investigating cases of Sarah Connor and her encounters with killer robots.

In the trailer, his character is shown not only confronting Sarah Connor, but also running away from what seems to be one of the killer robots. According to Cinema Blend, “he proves in just a few lines that he will be able to bring a lightness to the proceedings without disrupting the rhythm or intensity of its action scenes.”

The rest of the trailer is chockfull of action scenes involving the main protagonists Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke), Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney), and The Guardian or the original T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger). Korean actor Lee Byung-hun plays the T-1000 and another actor is set to play another Terminator, the T-950, which is shown in the trailer as “a skeleton-faced robot made of partially liquefied metal.” The only other actor in the cast whose role has not been revealed yet is Matt Smith and an io9 report says he is the likely candidate to play this role.

The film is reportedly the first of another trilogy of films that Paramount developing based on the “Terminator” franchise. This first sequel works with a new premise: in 2029 John Connor, son of Sarah Connor gets word that Skynet will attack him on two fronts – the past and the future. He sends his trusted lieutenant Reese back in time to make sure that his mother is safe. Reese however returns to a past that is radically changed and he has to deal with a Sarah Connor who has been under the protection and training of a Guardian/T-800. He has to work with Connor and the Guardian/T-800 to stop Judgement Day.

The film is the fifth installment of the series, and is directed by Alan Taylor and written by Laeta Kalogridis and Patrick Lussier.

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Houston Rockets NBA 2015 News, Rumors: Howard Back in the Line-Up, Beverly to Undergo Surgery

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Houston Rockets NBA 2015 News, Rumors: Howard Back in the Line-Up, Beverly to Undergo Surgery

After getting Dwight Howard back from several weeks of absence due to injury, the Houston Rockets again received bad news.

Christian Post Report – According to ESPN, Rockets starting point guard Patrick Beverley could undergo surgery, and possibly end his season prematurely. Beverley tore his ligaments in his left wrist during the team’s win against Indiana. The injury reportedly caused swelling and pain.

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden

The guard reportedly consulted a doctor in Houston, but is looking for other options for the treatment of his injury. According to an insider, the entire team is hoping that a favorable prognosis would be needed after a re-evaluation of the injury.

Beverley, who is averaging 10.1 points and 3.4 assists a game, would be a huge loss for Houston in the backcourt. Not known for his offensive prowess, the 26-year-old guard is among the team’s best defenders and guard stoppers.

Meanwhile, in case Beverley does undergo surgery, he would be sidelined for the rest of the season.

Taking his place would be veterans Jason Terry and Pablo Prigioni. Unfortunately for the Rockets, the two has not adjusted yet.

During Houston’s match against New Orleans, Terry only registered two points and three assists in 27 minutes. Meanwhile, Prigioni did a little better with his two points and four assists in 20 minutes.

Unfortunately, those numbers and performances may not be enough to back-up James Harden in his scoring, especially during the playoffs.

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Blackberry Classic Release Date News: Popular QWERTY Handset Hits Indonesian Market, How Much Would It Cost?

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Blackberry Classic Release Date News: Popular QWERTY Handset Hits Indonesian Market, How Much Would It Cost?

More than a year ago, who would have thought we would still be talking about Blackberry and its new smartphones?

Christian Post Report – Current CEO John Chen has definitely done a wonderful job in keeping the Canada-based manufacturer very much alive, especially in its loyal fanbase in Asia.

And now, after months of waiting, the Blackberry Classic will finally hit Indonesia.

According to the report by GSM Arena, the QWERTY-powered smartphone is now available in the Asian market for IDR 55,99,000 or about $431. That price tag is reportedly cheaper than the one in India, which costs about $517.

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The BlackBerry Classic

The Blackberry Classic is one part of a two-smartphone combo that the manufacturer unleashed late last year.

The other one is the Blackberry Passport, which boasts a strange combination of a 4.5-inch square display with 1,440 x 1,400 resolution, and a full-size QWERTY keypad.

The device has some pretty powerful specs including a Snapdragon 801, 3GB of RAM and a 13MP primary camera.

The Classic on the other hand, is the more budget-friendly of the two. It packs a 3.5-inch display with half the resolution of its bigger sibling.

Other specs of the Blackberry Classic include a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset, a 1.2GHz CPU, and surprisingly a 2GB RAM.

Rounding up the specs sheet is 16GB expandable storage, BlackBerry OS 10.3.1 out of the box and a 2,515 mAh battery.

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Duke Blue Devils vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Live Stream Free, CBS TV Start Time: Watch NCAA March Madness 2015 Basketball Online

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Duke Blue Devils vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Live Stream Free, CBS TV Start Time: Watch NCAA March Madness 2015 Basketball Online
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The Duke Blue Devils.

Christian Post Report – South’s top two teams meet for a spot in the Final Four as the Duke Blue Devils meet the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament on Sunday. The game has a start time of 5:05 p.m. ET and can be watched on TV on the CBS network or online through live stream (details below).

Duke entered the tournament as number one in the South and displayed their dominance in their second-round match against Robert Morris.

They opened the game early and jumped to a 42-25 lead at the half to eventually finish the game with a 85-56 win.

Two Blue Devils scored more than 20 points as Quinn Cook dropped 22 and shot 6-of-10 from beyond the arc as Jahlil Okafor added 21 and only missed two of his 11 shot attempts in the game.

As a team, Duke drained 63% of their shots from the field to pull away against the Colonials.

In the third round, they met San Diego State and it was a similar story. They won 68-49 with Okafor dominating the game with 26 points and shot 12-of-16 from the field.

Duke held the Aztecs to only 33% shooting from the field while the Blue Devils continued their hot shooting with a 55% conversion rate.

In the Sweet 16, Duke faced-off against Utah and the fifth-seeded team made things a little more interesting.

Duke managed to still get the 63-57 win thanks to Justise Winslow’s double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds.

He also shot 8-of-13 from the field while Tyus Jones and Cook combined for 26 points as the duo attacked the rim to go to the line a combined 18 times.

Meanwhile, Gonzaga ranked second in the region and faced 15th North Dakota State in the second round. The Bulldogs moved on behind 23 points from Kyle Wiltjer. Four of the starters finished with double digits in scoring as they shot 52% from the field and forced the Bisons to turn the ball over 13 times.

In the third round they eliminated Iowa after a big 87-68 win, as they were led by Wiltjer’s 24 points in 25 minutes of play. The forward shot 10-of-12 from the field and his only misses were two from beyond the arc but sank his other four attempts.

Gonzaga shared the ball well as the doubled Iowa’s 10 assists in the game to complete the route.

And in the previous round, the Bulldogs faced the tough UCLA Bruins in Texas. They withstood excellent games from Tony Parker and Norman Powell and countered with four players reaching double figures in scoring.

Przemek Karnowski led the team with 18 points, while Domantas Sabonis was a spark off he bench as he contributed 12 points in 21 minutes of play.

The win gave Gonzaga their first Elite Eight berth since the 1999 season.

For live scores and updates of this match, visit ESPN.com. For live streaming, click here.

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NASCAR 2015 News, Rumors: Slugger Labbe Fined and Suspended

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NASCAR 2015 News, Rumors: Slugger Labbe Fined and Suspended
Duck Commander will sponsor the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Texas Motor Speedway in April. (PIERRE DUCHARME/Reuters)

Duck Commander will sponsor the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Texas Motor Speedway in April.

NASCAR has suspended Crew Chief Slugger Labbe of the no. 33 race team for three weeks and fined him $50,000. Labbe will also be placed on probation through the end of 2015 and car owner Joe Falk has been docked 25 car owner points. All of these punishments stem from violations on the no. 33 car driven last week in California by Brian Scott.

The no. 33 team was outside the NASCAR rule book for having an unapproved truck trailer arm installation and it was a P4 rules violation that is among the most serious offenses. NASCAR also levied a penalty for actions detrimental to stock car racing which is the racing leagues personal conduct penalty. NASCAR confiscated the pieces after the car failed its pre race inspection. Scott qualified for the race in the 25th spot and finished in the 27th earning a purse of over 100 thousand dollars.

The #33 team is a team driven by several drivers in a joint effort by Richard Childress Racing and Circle Sport. They are running all of the races to keep the car in the top 35 in owner’s points for a guaranteed starting spot each week. RCR is suing the car to get seat time for its young drivers like Scott and Ty Dillon.

While the fine is a hefty one the real damage could be the loss of 25 points owner’s point which could drop the no. 33 team out of a guaranteed starting spot. With 46 teams trying to qualify for 43 places this weekend at Martinsville that could be the difference between making the race and going home.

The no. 33 team was not the only team to receive penalties.

“NASCAR issued behavioral penalties to five XFINITY crew members for failure to comply with a directive from track security during pre-race activities March 21 at Auto Club Speedway. The crew members, who were working for driver Blake Koch’s No. 8 XFINITY Series team, were Mark Armstrong, Tyler Bullard, Nathaniel House, Jeremy Howard and Ryan Mulder.” FoxSports reported.

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LA Dodgers MLB 2015 Trade News, Rumors: Dodgers Sign Cuban Prospect Hector Olivera

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LA Dodgers MLB 2015 Trade News, Rumors: Dodgers Sign Cuban Prospect Hector Olivera
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The LA Dodgers have agreed to terms with Cuban prospect Hector Olivera

The Los Angeles Dodgers, the richest team in baseball these days, has made another big splash. They have agreed to terms with 30 year old Cuban prospect Hector Olivera. There are a lot of questions about his defense and even more so on his health but he appears to be an impact bat that will play one of the middle infield positions for the Dodgers. That becomes more relevant next year when Juan Uribe and Howie Kendrick become free agents.

The deal is for six years and is for 62.5 million dollars. That may seem like a lot, but the Dodgers make a ridiculous amount of money from their local TV deal and are investing that money in players. There are significant concerns about the state of his throwing elbow and that led the Dodgers to add a clause to the deal.

“If Hector Olivera needs Tommy John surgery, there will be an extra year and $1 million added to Olivera’s contract, according to an industry source. It is currently unclear whether or not he’ll need Tommy John surgery, but one source says ‘he does have something’ wrong within his elbow,” Ronald Murray wrote for MLB Trade Rumors.

Jesse Sanchez tweeted earlier today that doctors found a slight tear in Olivera’s UCL but that he should be able to play through that injury.

Olivera mostly played second base in Cuba, but at six foot 2 and 220 lbs he would be a very big middle infielder by MLB standards. He probably fits best at third for L.A. In 10 seasons in Cuba he was a career .323 hitter so once he gets use to big league pitching he may be a impact batter. Aaron Gleeman of Hardball talk described Olivera as a above average right hander with good on base skills with significant power.

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Nexus 7 Release Date, Specs Rumors: New Google Smartphone to Be Developed by LG Again

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Nexus 7 Release Date, Specs Rumors: New Google Smartphone to Be Developed by LG Again

Before the year ended, Google announced its next-generation Nexus 6 by Motorola.

Christian Post Report – Back then, the move to work with Motorola was hardly a surprise to anyone as the company briefly became a part of Google. The success of the Moto X and Moto G the year before could have also pushed Google to choose Motorola over other manufacturers.

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Google Nexus 6

However, according to a report by Android Origin, Google may be returning to LG Electronics for the upcoming Nexus 7 smartphone. Insiders claimed that several Google engineers paid a visit to LG’s headquarters last week.

According to Korean media, the Google employees checked the Korean manufacturer’s LG Display and LG Innotek facilities.

Due to this development, the media believes that this could confirm that Google will return to LG for its upcoming smartphone after allowing Motorola to design its Nexus handset last year.

Meanwhile, the report also speculated that Chinese manufacturer may also be involved in the picture. As a result, there could be two possible scenarios – either LG or Huawei will be given the task to develop the smartphone, while the other would work on the next-generation Nexus slate.

Last year, Motorola announced the biggest Nexus smartphone ever, with its 5.96-inch display and QHD or 2K (2560 x 1440) resolution.

The device was also super fast with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 805 chipset, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of built-in memory.

The only feature lacking in the device is a better camera, and the 13MP/2MP combo may not have impressed most Android fans.

But with the latest rumor, LG would definitely do its best to make Google stay in their partnership of developing upcoming Nexus devices.

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