Category: stranger things

After Math: ‘Murica

[ad_1] The 1967 Ford Mustang hatchback is still among the most recognizable and sought after muscle cars, even after 42 years. But for those seeking to recreate Bullitt’s iconic Bay Area chase scene, there’s an EV for that. Just assuming that you’ve got the $377,000 to afford one of Charge’s limited edition electrified Mustangs. Stranger […]

‘Stranger Things’ x ‘Fortnite’ crossover adds a couple of skins

[ad_1] Netflix’s release of Stranger Things 3 has brought along an unprecedented number of marketing tie-ins, which include a link to Fortnite. Some familiar-looking teleporters popped up in the game’s mall area yesterday to join already-included Scoops Ahoy ice cream powerups, and tonight Epic announced the full details of their crossover. Unfortunately, unlike the Avengers: […]

Netflix says its originals will kick their smoking habit

[ad_1] “Netflix strongly supports artistic expression,” a Netflix spokesman said. “We also recognize that smoking is harmful and when portrayed positively on screen can adversely influence young people.” As part of its clampdown, Netflix will also reveal details about smoking in its ratings. The move follows a report from anti-smoking group Truth Initiative, which states […]

What’s on TV this week: ‘Stranger Things’ season three

[ad_1] In the US, this week is interrupted by the July 4th holiday, and Netflix is celebrating by releasing season three of Stranger Things to take us on another trip back to the ’80s. Even if you’re not up to binge it on Thursday morning, don’t forget there’s also a game coming out for all […]

‘Stranger Things 3’ pays respect to the power and perils of tech

[ad_1] This presents an opportunity for the gadgets that were so prominent in seasons one and two, like walkie-talkies and amateur radios, to play a more crucial role than before in the Stranger Things universe. Season three features eight episodes, and it takes place in the summer of 1985, months after Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) […]

‘Stranger Things’ Final Trailer sets the stage for season three

[ad_1] Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas, Max and the rest of our friends are of course back and taller than ever, but it appears that last season’s quest to cut off an attacker from the Upside Down by closing an interdimensional gate wasn’t as successful as everyone hoped. With some Jurassic Park-style flair (apparently the […]

Netflix is working on a ‘Stranger Things’ mobile RPG

[ad_1] The free-to-play game is location-based, said Chris Lee, Netflix’s director of interactive games, and it has Google Maps integration. You’ll battle against the evils of The Upside Down with other players. Lee added that the game adopts an ’80s Saturday morning cartoon art style rather than the 16-bit look of the other Stranger Things […]

Lego dives into the Upside Down with a ‘Stranger Things’ play set

[ad_1] You’ll have to be a fairly loyal fan of the streaming series to pick this up. It’ll cost a sizeable $200 (£180) when it ships on June 1st, or May 15th if you’re a Lego VIP member. And if you’re a completist, you’ll probably be wondering why you can’t buy a Barb minifig or […]

Netflix has plans for E3 beyond its ‘Stranger Things’ game

[ad_1] Netflix’s NX Twitter account, which covers all things supernatural and sci-fi, kicked off the conversation by asking E3’s account if it could get an invite to the show. When E3 responded positively, Netflix revealed it has “some gaming news in the works,” and the two companies announced a panel called Bringing Your Favorite Shows […]

‘Stranger Things’ plagiarism lawsuit heads to trial

[ad_1] Filmmaker Charlie Kessler filed the lawsuit against the Duffer brothers last April, accusing them of stealing the popular Netflix show’s premise — a secret government operation near an abandoned military base — from his 2011 film Montauk. In the lawsuit, Kessler claims that he met the Duffler brothers at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival […]