Throwback Thursday: A Conversation with Colin Hanks

Today is Thursday and it is the start of our Throwback Thursday interview revisits. For our first Thursday, we are going back in time to July 2011, nearly 9 years ago, when we interview Colin Hanks, of course the son of well-known actor Tom Hanks. Colin was starring in the Gil Cates Jr. directed film “LUCKY” along with Ari Graynor, Ann-Margret and Jeffrey Tambor at the time and we were lucky (see what I did there LOL) enough to get an interview with him.

This interview was done back in 2011 when we were still named MovieMikes.com with our own Jon Donahue, who had a KILLER conversation with Colin Hanks to discuss “LUCKY”, his Tower Records documentary and his role on Showtime’s “DEXTER”! Please take the time to watch this whole interview its hysterical and deserves a view. And in case you wanna know…Yes they already knew each other prior to the interview. Enjoy and leave comments!!

Here is the premise for the film:
After Ben (Hanks) wins $36 million in the lottery, Lucy (Graynor) marries him, strictly for the cash. Just as she’s beginning to have genuine feelings for him, however, Lucy discovers that he’s a serial killer whose victims all resemble her. Still, though, there’s no way she’s walking away from those lottery checks, even if it means losing her mind and re-burying all the bodies.

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The Final Battle Has Arrived! Warner Bros. Home Entertainment And DC Present “Justice League Dark: Apokolips War”

COMING MAY 5, 2020 TO DIGITAL; ARRIVING MAY 19, 2020 ON 4K Ultra HD™ BLU-RAY combo pack, & BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK

BURBANK, CA (March 4, 2019) – The World’s Greatest Super Heroes square off once-and-for-all against the despotic Darkseid – with the fate of all humanity hanging in the balance – in Justice League Dark: Apokolips War, the next entry in the popular series of DC Universe Movies. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC, the feature-length animated film will be released by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital starting May 5, 2020, and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack and Blu-ray Combo Pack on May 19, 2020.

Justice League Dark: Apokolips War will be accompanied by the all-new DC Showcase animated short, Adam Strange. The thrilling tale, which offers insight into the space adventurer’s fascinating backstory, features Charlie Weber (How To Get Away with Murder) as the voice of title character.

Justice League Dark: Apokolips War will be available on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (USA $39.99 SRP; Canada $44.98 SRP) and Blu-ray Combo Pack (USA $24.98 SRP; Canada $29.98  SRP) as well as on Digital. The 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in 4K with HDR, a Blu-ray disc featuring the film in hi-definition, and a digital version of the movie. The Blu-ray Combo Pack features a Blu-ray disc with the film in hi-definition, a DVD with the film in standard definition, and a digital version of the movie.

Culminating a six-year animated journey that began with the release of Justice League War in 2014, Justice League Dark: Apokolips War finds Earth decimated after intergalactic tyrant Darkseid has devastated the Justice League in a poorly executed war by the DC Super Heroes. Now the remaining bastions of good – the Justice League, Teen Titans, Suicide Squad and assorted others – must regroup, strategize and take the war to Darkseid in order to save the planet and its surviving inhabitants. This is truly the war to end all wars, and only the victor will live to enjoy the spoils.

Justice League Dark: Apokolips War features the largest Super Hero cast in the history of DC Universe Movies with dozens of actors/characters spotlighted in a grand ensemble of talent reprising their roles from this six-year story continuum. Matt Ryan (Legends of Tomorrow, Constantine), Jerry O’Connell (Carter, Bravo’s Play by Play, Stand by Me) and Taissa Farmiga (The Nun, The Mule, American Horror Story) anchor the cast as Constantine, Superman and Raven, respectively – the triumvirate determined to assemble the forces necessary to lead humanity’s final attack. Alongside that trio are the long-running core of Justice League voices — Jason O’Mara (The Man in the High Castle, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) as Batman, Rosario Dawson (Briar Patch, Daredevil, Sin City) as Wonder Woman, Shemar Moore (S.W.A.T., Criminal Minds) as Cyborg and Christopher Gorham (Covert Affairs, Insatiable, Ugly Betty) as The Flash – as well as JL-adjacents Rebecca Romijn (X-Men, The Librarians) and Rainn Wilson (The Office, The Meg) as the voices of Lois Lane and Lex Luthor, respectively.

Tony Todd (Candyman) is the voice of the film’s key villain, Darkseid. The cast also boasts appearances by Camilla Luddington (Grey’s Anatomy) as Zatanna, Ray Chase (Justice League Dark, Final Fantasy XV videogame) as Jason Blood/Etrigan, Roger R. Cross (24, The Strain, Arrow) as John Stewart & Swamp Thing, Liam McIntyre (Spartacus: War of the Damned, The Flash) as Captain Boomerang, Hynden Walch (Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans) as Harley Quinn, Stuart Allan (Batman vs. Robin, Batman: Bad Blood) as Robin/Damian, Sachie Alessio (Batman: Hush) as Lady Shiva, and John DiMaggio (Futurama, Batman: Under the Red Hood) as King Shark.

Directors Matt Peters (LEGO DC: Batman – Family Matters) and Christina Sotta (Young Justice) helm Justice League Dark: Apokolips War from a script by Ernie Altbacker (Batman: Hush, Justice League Dark) and Mairghread Scott (Wonder Woman: Bloodlines), who is also credited with creating the story. Amy McKenna (The Death of Superman) is producer, and Jim Krieg (Batman: Gotham by Gaslight) is co-producer. Executive Producers are Sam Register and James Tucker (Reign of the Supermen, Justice League Dark).

“Justice League Dark: Apokolips War is an epic story of supernatural proportions. A blockbuster, battle royale of a film filled with intense action and heartfelt emotions, serving up spotlight moments for our cast of unique characters,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Senior Vice President, Originals, Animation and Family Marketing. “This incredible thrill-ride takes us to the edge of the DC universe and sets the stage for an exciting new chapter.”

Justice League Dark: Apokolips War Special Features

4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital

  • DC Showcase: Adam Strange (Animated Short) – On an asteroid mining colony, mysterious drifter Adam Strange is dismissed as an interplanetary derelict. But when the miners open a fissure into the home of a horde of deadly alien insects, his true identity is exposed. He is space adventurer Adam Strange, whose heroic backstory is played out in flashbacks as he struggles to save the very people who have scorned him for so long. Charlie Weber provides the voice of Adam Strange, alongside with Roger R. Cross, Kimberly Brooks, Ray Chase and Fred Tatasciore. Adam Strange is produced and directed by Butch Lukic (Batman Unlimited franchise), who also conceived the original story – which is written by J.M. DeMatteis (Constantine: City of Demons).
  • Darkseid: New God/Evil Classic (New Featurette) – This documentary explores the machinations of one of fiction¹s greatest Super Villains as we learn more about what fuels Darkseid¹s drive to becoming a galactic Atilla the Hun and the importance of Deities in our classic and modern fiction.
  • Filmmaker Audio Commentary – Observations and behind-the-scenes insight from Executive Producer James Tucker, Directors Matt Peters and Christina Sotta, and Screenwriter Ernie Altbacker.
  • Look Back: Justice League Dark (Featurette) – John Constantine leads a group of misfit characters that use magic to vanquish their opponents. This is the dark version of the Justice League taking on the malevolent forces that go beyond our plane of existence.
  • Look Back: Batman and Harley Quinn (Featurette) – Take a peek at the animated feature film, Batman and Harley Quinn, featuring the creators and talented voice cast. 
  • From the DC Vault: Justice League Action, “Zombie King”
  • From the DC Vault: Justice League Action, “Abate and Switch”
  • From the DC Comics Vault: Teen Titans, “Nevermore”
  • A Sneak Peek at the next DC Universe Movie, Superman: Man of Tomorrow – An advanced look at the next animated film in the popular DC Universe Movies collection.

Justice League Dark: Apokolips War will also be available on Movies Anywhere. Using the free Movies Anywhere app and website, consumers can access all their eligible movies by connecting their Movies Anywhere account with their participating digital retailer accounts.

DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS

On May 5, 2020, Justice League Dark: Apokolips War will be available to own in high definition and standard definition from select digital retailers including Amazon, the Apple TV app, FandangoNOW, PlayStation, Vudu, Xbox and others. On May 19, 2020, Justice League Dark: Apokolips War will be made available digitally on Video On Demand services from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles.

ABOUT MOVIES ANYWHERE

Movies Anywhere is a digital movie platform that enables movie fans to discover, access, and watch their favorite digital movies in one place. Movies Anywhere brings together a library of nearly 7,500 digital movies from Sony Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox Film, The Walt Disney Studios (including Disney, Pixar, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm), Universal Pictures (including DreamWorks and Illumination Entertainment) and Warner Bros., and will continue to expand the consumer experience as more content providers, digital retailers and platforms are added. By connecting participating digital retailers that include Amazon Prime Video,  the Apple TV app, FandangoNOW, Google Play, and Vudu, movie fans can now bring together their digital movie collections (whether purchased or redeemed) in one place and enjoy them from the comfort of their living rooms, and across multiple devices and platforms, including Amazon Fire devices; Android devices and Android TV; Apple TV, iPhone, iPad and iPod touch; Chromecast; Roku® devices and popular browsers. Movie fans can also redeem digital codes found in eligible Blu-ray and DVD disc packages from participating studios and enjoy them through Movies Anywhere. Movies Anywhere – your movies, together at last.

ABOUT DIGITAL

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BASICS

PRODUCT                                                                 SRP

4K UHD Combo Pack                                                $39.99 USA, $44.98 Canada

Blu-ray Combo Pack                                                  $24.98 USA, $29.98 Canada

Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French

Blu-ray Subtitles: English, Spanish, French

4K Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French

4K Blu-ray Subtitles: English, Spanish, French

Running Time: 90 minutes

Rated R for bloody violence, language and some sexual references.

About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc.:

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment’s home video, digital distribution and interactive entertainment businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a significant developer and publisher for console and online video game titles worldwide. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees.

ABOUT DC

DC is one of the largest English-language publishers of comics and graphic novels in the world and home to some of the most iconic and recognizable characters ever created. As a creative unit of WarnerMedia, DC is charged with strategically integrating its stories and characters across film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, interactive games and the DC Universe subscription streaming service. For more information visit dccomics.com.

JUSTICE LEAGUE and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC.  © 2020 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

About Warner Bros. Animation

Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the entertainment industry, producing and developing projects for multiple platforms, both domestically and internationally. WBA’s current series include Animaniacs for Hulu, Green Eggs and Ham for Netflix, Aquaman: King of Atlantis, Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, Jellystone, Little Ellen and Looney Tunes Cartoons for HBO Max, Harley Quinn and Young Justice: Outsiders for DC UNIVERSE, DC Super Hero Girls, Teen Titans Go!, ThunderCats Roar and Unikitty! for Cartoon Network, Bunnicula, Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz, New Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo! and Guess Who?, The Tom and Jerry Show, Wacky Races and Yabba-Dabba Dinosaurs! for Boomerang. WBA’s full-length theatrical film, Teen Titans GO! to the Movies, was released in summer 2018. As home to the iconic animated characters from the DC, Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney Tunes libraries, WBA also produces highly successful animated films — including the DC Universe Movies — for DVD, Blu-ray® and digital media. One of the most-honored animation studios in history, WBA has won six Academy Awards®, 35 Emmy® Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, a BAFTA Children’s Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents’ Choice Award, the HUMANITAS Prize, two Prism Awards and 20 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).

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Make Money Recording and Broadcasting What You Love Doing

Imagine waking up every day feeling happy about getting to work! Some people are lucky to have jobs they love working with. If you start asking around, however, you may see that these people are few and far in between. You’ll probably quickly realize that most people would like to work with something different from what they are spending their time working with today.

The reality for the vast majority of people in the US, is that bills need to be paid no matter the dissatisfaction with work. If you are in that situation, you should be particularly excited about reading more about how to make money doing what you love. Because no matter what your hobby is, most likely there are ways to make money out of it. You just have to be creative!

Below we will outline three hugely popular and broad areas, where for most of those successful at it, it started as a hobby and turned into a full-time job. Well, can you even call it a job if you do something you love? We hope to inspire you to stop laboring through your day in displeasure and explore ways of making money through your hobby.

Let’s explore and take a step closer to achieving that fabled American dream!

Streaming

You probably heard of streaming computer games, a modern-day phenomenon where millions of people watch other people play games online. It sounds like a strange concept, right? It’s actually lots of fun and strangely addictive, the streamers interact with the audience while entertaining and playing games people know and like to play themselves.

In order to give you some inspiration in this realm, we will not mention the “typical” streamers like Summit1g or DrDisrespect. There are literally thousands of people streaming the same type of games they do and doing their best to attract audiences. Instead, we will venture out into a niche, still gaming related but not the traditional video game content. No, instead we will venture into the world of online casinos with fast-paced action and thrills. People love watching other people gamble. Fortunately for you, there are not that many online casino streamers out there as compared to how many “regular” streamers there are within any of the top 25 games on Twitch.

You probably have some questions, something along the lines of, how do I make any money doing that? Through affiliate marketing!

Simplicity and utility is a powerful combination when trying to appeal to large amounts of people with varying preferences so aim for informative and honest content.

Then you need to decide whether you should stream on Twitch or Youtube, maybe both? Then go through the typical steps of setting up your Twitch channel or Youtube channel, populate it with content about yourself and what the stream is about, and don’t forget to add casino content and link to your website. After that, you should contact the affiliate department of a couple of casinos and apply for an affiliate partnership. This is much easier than you think. If you have a website and a Twitch channel, describe your strategy in a few sentences then they’ll approve your application. Then go ahead and place affiliate links for the different accounts on your website and Twitch channel.

To sum it up:

  • Select a website platform (we recommend WordPress for flexibility and stability)
  • Purchase hosting and a domain (we recommend Namecheap)
  • Pick a WordPress theme that fits the style of your streaming and casino content
  • Read up on the most popular online casinos in the US, familiarize yourself with their policies and overall reputation to ensure you only promote honest and respected casino brands. (we recommend finding a knowledgeable source, like LiveCasinoKings)
  • Register and set up accounts on Twitch or Youtube
  • Set up your streaming studio at home (spend a few extra dollars on a good web camera and a crisp microphone)
  • Contact a couple of online casinos to get affiliate deals
  • Place your affiliate links on your website and streaming channel
  • Start streaming!

Beauty Vlogging

Where would the world of beauty be without a few lightning beacons amidst the crowds? People love to check what their favorite celebrities, influencers, and bloggers are up to. Whether it’s clothes, the makeup they’re using and how they apply it.

So if you have an interest in fashion or beauty, then it could be a great way to combine work and pleasure and turn a passion into revenue. In this article, we will cover the topic of beauty and video blogging. As with computer games and live streaming entertainment, there are lots and lots of categories and niches you could opt for. Maybe hair products, makeup, nail care or skincare. If you think about it, even after limiting yourself to skincare, for example, there is so much to write about. Your audience would still be huge. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to be even more specific in your beauty blogging. Perhaps write about sensitive skin or even skincare for skin disorders, such as rashes and eczema.

With a well-crafted website that is easy to digest, with well-structured content and nice imagery and videos, a Youtube channel, hard work and a unique spin on skincare you may well have a winning combination?

The steps of getting started with your own beauty blogging business are again very simple and straight-forward:

  • Select a website platform
  • Purchase hosting and a domain
  • Pick a beauty WordPress theme that fits your content (we recommend a visual theme, heavy on photography and imagery)
  • Installing WordPress plugins for any extra functionality to your website
  • If you don’t have a great camera on your phone we recommend that you buy a system camera (or upgrade later on for better quality photos)
  • Register and set up an account on Youtube
  • Set up your video blogging studio at home (spend a few extra dollars on a good camera and a crisp microphone)
  • Contact beauty brands to get affiliate deals (elf Cosmetics is a good start as it is a popular, yet affordable brand)
  • Look through the content the popular blogs offer in order to see what is currently most interesting for the audience, be it products, trends and more (you can draw content inspiration from established beauty bloggers, like Michelle Phan)
  • Contact beauty brands and ask if they want to use your channels for marketing their products through reviews and custom content

Social Media

Whatever you decide to do, whether it’s streaming, blogging or vlogging – make sure to leverage social media. Get on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and whichever social media platform you expect your audience to be. Get on there and push content from your website, make small social media updates and engage as much as possible with other people!

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The Villains Show off Their Destructive Moves in the Newest My Hero One’s Justice 2 Character Trailer!

The expanded character roster of MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE 2 includes several new villains, enabling fans to try out new play styles and quirks of their favorite evil do-ers! The latest character trailer for MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE 2 shows off some of the moves of the newest villains added to the roster, such as Kai Chisaki, Tomura Shigaraki (Another Ver.), and both Mr. Compress and Twice from the League of Villains!

MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE 2 will be available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch on March 13th, 2020! Those who pre-order either the standard edition or the Collector’s Edition of MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE 2 will receive Nomu as a playable character and will also gain early access to Izuku Midoriya (Full Cowling 100%) and Kai Chisaki (Ver. 2)! Those who have previous save data from MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE can unlock a special Izuku Midoriya customization item on the same console. 

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Blu-ray Review “Parasite”

Directed by: Bong Joon-ho
Starring: Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-shik, Park So-dam, Lee Jung-eun, Jang Hye-jin
Distributed by: CJ Entertainment
Running time: 132 minutes

Film: 5 out of 5 stars
A/V: 5 out of 5 stars
Extras: 2 out of 5 stars

Director Bong Joon Ho has been on my radar since “The Host”, and “Snowpiercer”. Two amazing movies that the average viewers have never seen but hopefully that will change now. “Parasite” made history as the first Korean film to be nominated for an Oscar®. The film received six Oscar® nominations and ended up winning not only Best International Film but also Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay. This film is definitely the underdog and deserved everything it got. It is a very unique and original film and I am glad to see it get the attention it deserves.

Featuring incredible must-see performances from the entire cast including Song Kang Ho (Snowpiercer, The Host), Lee Sun Kyun (A Hard Day, Paju), Cho Yeo Jeong (The Servant, Obsessed), Choi Woo Shik (Okja, Train to Busan), Park So Dam (The Priests, The Silenced), Lee Jung Eun (Okja, The Wailing) and Chang Hyae Jin (Marine Boy, If It Snows on Christmas). Everyone in this cast does an amazing job. I am huge fan of Song Kang Ho and I am glad to see him back with director Bong Joon Ho. I would definitely call this film an ensemble cast. Literally outstanding.

Official Premise: In PARASITE, meet the Park family, the picture of aspirational wealth and the Kim family, rich in street smarts but not much else. Be it chance or fate, these two houses are brought together and the Kim’s sense a golden opportunity. Masterminded by college-aged Ki-woo, the Kim children expediently install themselves as tutor and art therapist to the Parks. Soon, a symbiotic relationship forms between the two families. The Kims provide “indispensable” luxury services while the Parks obliviously bankroll their entire household. When a parasitic interloper threatens the Kims’ newfound comfort, a savage, underhanded battle for dominance breaks out, threatening to destroy the fragile ecosystem between the Kims and the Parks.

Technically this release is amazing. The 1080p transfer is gorgeous. The colors are simply gorgeous. According to IMDB, this film was shot at a resolution of 6.5K and finished at 4K and then downscaled to 1080p. But simply, this film just looks beautiful. The Korean language DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless soundtrack is the only audio option on the disc. There is no dub track only English subtitles are included. This is the way to watch the film anyway. I wouldn’t want to see this dubbed. The score works well with this track also. It is just simply perfect. Overall, in terms of technical merits this release deserves a big major thumbs up!

Despite the amazing A/V on this release, personally I am a bit disappointed in the Blu-ray release for “Parasite”, I feel like it was rushed to release. It also didn’t get a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release, which is a bit sad. With the way this film was shot it would be amazing in 4K. It is though available to stream in 4K Ultra HD if that is your thing, just not on disc. Also the special features aren’t very special. There is only one extra included on this Blu-ray disc, which is a Q&A with Director Bong Joon Ho. It is worth watching if you enjoyed the film but I was really hoping for more. I don’t think anyone expected this film to do what it did. Hopefully there will be a re-release of this film in 4K Ultra HD in a nice steelbook release in the future.

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United States of Smash into a Brand-new Quirky Experience as Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. Brings My Hero One’s Justice® 2 to the Playstation®4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC


Get ready for a bigger, badder and 1,000,000% more quirkier experience! 

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (Oct. 3, 2019) – Leading developer and publisher of anime video games, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today announced that MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE® 2 will be coming to the Americas for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, and PC via STEAM®. MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE 2 is an anime-action fighting game based off the popular Shonen Jump series and is the second video game developed under the MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE title. 

In MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE 2, the original cast members from MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE will be joined by a new cast of characters, such as Yakuza captain Kai Chisaki, U.A. High School third-year students Mirio Togata, Tamaki Amajiki, and Nejire Hado of “The Big 3”, and Class 1-A’s Mina Ashido and Minoru Mineta. New stages and stories from the anime series will also be included in MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE 2 along with improved gameplay, giving players a more robust MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE experience. 

“MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE 2 allows fans to live the anime and experience iconic anime moments through battle as their favorite characters” said Randy Le, Brand Manager at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “Fans will love MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE 2 as it takes the dynamic action and intense battles of MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE to a brand-new level!”

For more information about MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE 2 or other titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., please visit; https://www.bandainamcoent.com, follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS, or join the conversation on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z®, and ONE PIECE®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

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Play the Anime in “My Hero One’s Justice 2”!

MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE 2 welcomes brand new heroes to the playable character roster, including Gang Orca, Seiji Shishikura, and Camie Utsushimi! Full Cowling 100% Izuku and Overhaul Ver. 2 make an appearance to show off their powerful moves in the brand new trailer as well! 

MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE 2 also showcases new ways to play with various game modes in “Play Mode”! In Mission Mode, players can scout their favorite characters to their office and complete missions using teams of heroes and villains. In Arcade Mode, players can enjoy unique battles and special conversations with every character. Story Mode also returns in MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE 2, enabling players to experience the riveting story of the anime from both the Hero and the Villain side!

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Patrick Hinds’ Hit Podcast “True Crime Obsessed” Expands Brand With New Series “Obsessed With: Abducted In Plain Sight”

The New Podcast Hosted by ‘Abducted in Plain Sight’ Documentary Director Skye Borgman and Co-hosted and Produced by Patrick Hinds to Reveal Never-Before-Heard Information About the Case

Los Angeles – (February 10, 2020) – Patrick Hinds, one of the creative minds behind the hit comedy/true crime podcast True Crime Obsessed, today announces the formation of Obsessed Network and its first production, spin-off podcast series Obsessed With. Obsessed With will commence with the release of the first season titled Obsessed With: Abducted in Plain Sight. Diving deep into one of the most shocking and controversial documentaries in recent years, the new podcast will be hosted the film’s director Skye Borgman and co-hosted and produced by Patrick Hinds, and will feature chilling never-before-heard audio from the film and new interviews with the documentary’s producers and subjects – including Jan Broberg herself, whose story is told in the film. All four episodes of the podcast, which will strike a more serious tone than its predecessor True Crime Obsessed, will be available across major podcast platforms and on ObsessedNetwork.com on March 2nd, 2020.

Over the course of four episodes delivered in a binge, Skye and Patrick will go deeper into the case revealed in Abducted in Plain Sight. In the podcast, Jan Broberg addresses her father’s sexual encounter with her kidnapper, her father’s sexual orientation, and the world’s vitriolic reaction to her parents after the release of the film. The podcast will also include audio recordings of the kidnapper’s audio journals that were recovered by the FBI, the kidnapper’s wife sharing her thoughts on her husband’s more virtuous qualities, and more.

“After audiences around the globe were captivated by the original documentary, they still had many questions,” said podcast host and director of Abducted in Plain Sight, Skye Borgman. “There are so many untold stories I wanted to share. Collaborating with Patrick on Obsessed With: Abducted in Plain Sight provides an opportunity to expand upon the documentary. And, I get to hang out with Patrick Hinds!” 

“I became literally obsessed with Abducted in Plain Sight, so to work with Skye Borgman on the first large-scale project for Obsessed Network outside of our original podcast is thrilling,” said Patrick Hinds, creator of Obsessed Network.  “If you thought the documentary was wild, just wait until you hear the never-before-made-public recordings this podcast will unearth.”

About Obsessed Network:

Obsessed Network, created by Patrick Hinds, comprises a collection of some of the best true crime podcasts on the internet, including “True Crime Obsessed,” the upcoming “Obsessed With” series, and a forthcoming project with journalist Maggie Freleng. Obsessed Network is headquartered in New York City.   

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Blu-ray Review “FLCL: Progressive / Alternative”

The wait is over! It has been nearly 10 years since the original anime series “FLCL” and we are given not one but two new seasons of Adult Swim’s popular anime series. “FLCL: Progressive” and “FLCL: Alternative” are both being released for the first time ever as a Blu-ray combo pack from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Based on the original anime series written by Yōji Enokido and from director Kazuya Tsurumaki, the collection propels Haruko and her yellow Vespa back into action with 12 episodes from FLCL: Progressive and FLCL: Alternative. If you are fan of the original anime series these new episodes do not disappoint.

Official Premise: The highly anticipated sequel to the 2001 original FLCL, FLCL: Progressive tells the story of 14-year-old Hidomi and her classmate, Ide, as the war between Medical Mechanica and Fraternity continues. Now in the form of their teacher, Haruko Haruhara returns alongside another otherworldly being, Jinyu, a gorgeous Chrysler Bel Aire and her yellow Vespa to unleash their hidden potential.

FLCL: Alternative, the third and final season centers on the misadventures of 17-year-old Kana and her friends, Mossan, Hijiri and Pets. Living a seemingly normal life, the group’s lives are flipped upside down when Mecha falls from the sky and arrives with the guitar-wielding Haruko Haruhara. Once again determined to take out Medical Mechanica, Haruko works to awaken Kana’s N.O. channel before the relentless iron takes over the world.

“FLCL: Progressive & Alternative” comes from the legendary anime studio Production I.G and Adult Swim. The special features include a 15-minute never-before-seen documentary that dives into the making of both seasons featuring interviews with voice talent and crew. Additional special features include a “Meet the Creators” piece focused on the new era of show creators, a segment about “The Pillows” relationship with the series, a glimpse at the English voice actors behind FLCL together, and a look into the production of FLCL: Alternative.

The special features are solid and give a solid behind-the-scenes look into this wild and crazy show. Both seasons come with English language tracks. The 1080p transfers look solid in their original aspect ratio: 1.78:1 and come uncut like the Adult Swim airings. I love the look of this show it is very unique and the colors look solid with these transfers on Blu-ray. This combo pack also comes with a digital copy of both seasons, so that is an extra bonus for fans of the series.

BLU-RAY COMBO PACK SPECIAL FEATURES

  • The Making of FLCL: Progressive & Alternative: An in depth look behind the scenes featuring interviews with the cast and crew.
  • Meet the Creators
  • The Pillows
  • English Voice Actors
  • Production: Behind-the-Scenes

FLCL: ALTERNATIVE DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

  • English Voice Actors
  • Production: Behind-the-Scenes

COMBO PACK INCLUDES ALL 12 EPISODES

  1. RE: Start
  2. Freebie Honey
  3. Stone Skipping
  4. LooPQR
  5. Fool On the Planet
  6. Our Running
  7. Flying Memory
  8. Grown-Up Wannabe
  9. Freestyle Collection
  10. Pit-a-Pat
  11. Shake it Off
  12. Full Flat

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Theatre Review “Disney’s Aladdin” @ Dr. Phillips Center – Orlando, FL

“Disney’s Aladdin” is one of my favorite movies and it is also one of the only Disney plays that I haven’t seen on Broadway. It opened at the New Amsterdam Theatre on March 20, 2014 and since then has become the 11th highest-grossing Broadway production of all time (as of May 2019), grossing over $400 million…and still going strong. The show is currently running from January 22nd through February 9th at the Dr. Phillips Center and it is a MUST SEE for the whole family.

Official Premise: From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Aladdin, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. Aladdin features all your favorite songs from the film as well as new music written by Tony® and Academy Award® winner Alan Menken (Newsies) with lyrics penned by the legendary Howard Ashman (Beauty and the Beast), Tony Award winner Tim Rice (The Lion King, Aida), and book writer Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer). Directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Something Rotten!), this “Fabulous” and “Extravagant” (The New York Times) new musical boasts an incomparable design team, with sets, costumes and lighting from Tony Award winners Bob Crowley (Mary Poppins), Gregg Barnes (Kinky Boots), and Natasha Katz (An American in Paris).

Orlando native, Michael James Scott, played the role of the Genie and easily stole the show. Michael isn’t new to playing this role after though after being apart of the original Australian Cast (2016-2017), as well as taking on the U.S. National Tour (Jan-Aug 2018), took over the West End (Aug 2018-Feb 2019), and Broadway (Feb-Sept 2019). So as far as I am concerned Michael James Scott is the Genie. I literally loved every second he was on the stage. Such energy and such love for his craft.

Speaking of returning cast Jonathan Weir, who played Jafar in the original US tour cast as well taking over the reigns on Broadway. There was no shortage of talent on this stage. Jonathan was a riot with his companion Iago, played by Reggie De Leon. Together they both commanded the stage. Jonah Ho’Okano, who plays Aladdin, is also fresh off the boat from playing the lead in the Disney Cruise Line version of “Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular”. So he is also no stranger to the character.

The costumes are outstanding. There are so many quick changes that will leave you amazed as to how it is done. The colors are just so vibrant from the costumes to the set, which are also super elaborate – especially the Cave of Wonders. I absolutely loved the Cave of Wonders set. It was stunning and so well put together. Also “Whole New World” song was super impressive with the flying carpet, which I have no idea how it was done. This was a really beautiful moment of the evening.

Since this show running for a few weeks at Dr. Phillips Center, there are still plenty of time to get great seats for upcoming shows and Media Mikes had the tips for you to experience this amazing show. There are still great seats available for the following shows on Wednesday January 29th-Friday January 31st and from February 4th through Saturday February 8th. If you can make any of those shows, I cannot recommend any more to not miss this show. I had a smile on my face from the moment it started until the moment it ended. Definitely some magic happened at Walt Disney Theater.

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Must-see football documentaries of the decade (2010-2019)

Football is the world’s most well-known ball game in quantities of members and observers. Straightforward in its chief standards and fundamental hardware, the game can be played anyplace, from authentic football playing fields (pitches) to recreation centers, lanes, school play areas, stops, or seashores. Football’s administering body, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), evaluated that at the turn of the 21st century there were roughly 250 million football players and over 1.3 billion individuals “intrigued” in football; in 2010 a joined TV crowd of in excess of 26 billion watched football’s chief competition, the quadrennial month-long World Cup finals. 

The appropriate response until football is back for the season is a classic narrative. Here are the most elite on Netflix, Amazon Prime and YouTube to keep you ticking over until the genuine stuff begins.

Planet FIFA – 2016 

Barely any TV storylines are as drawing in and fascinating as corruption. The distinction here is that it was all extremely, genuine. Defilement at football’s administering body was for some time suspected however was near on difficult to demonstrate. Enter the FBI. In 2015, US examiners revealed instances of across the board defilement inside the association, at last prompting the ruin of FIFA president Sepp Blatter regardless of his urgent endeavors to stick to control. This documentary, accessible on Netflix, digs profound into the obscure dealings of the association and investigates what components prompted such guile on an at no other time seen scale. 

All or Nothing: Manchester City – 2018 

An eight-section arrangement itemizing Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City on their constant walk to the principal ever 100-point season in the Premier League. The Amazon Prime unique gives watchers a knowledge into the brain of one of the best ever mentors and in the background film from one of the footballing world’s top clubs. 

Sunderland Until I Die – 2018 

Following transfer to the second level of English football, this Netflix arrangement follows the unerring enthusiasm of the Mackem unwavering as the club attempts to fight off calamity as back to back assignments. It records the highs and lows of outstanding amongst other upheld clubs in England in an arrangement Sports Illustrated portrayed as “notably better than the rest.” 

Trainer! – 2013 

Follow the hardships of three hopeful German football trainers as they look to manufacture a way into the world of instructing. This Netflix documentary lifts the cover on how the Germans’ way to deal with instructing in the DFB preparing program has prompted a supported time of greatness with the national group. A pre-Liverpool Jurgen Klopp is likewise included, giving broad understanding into his strategies and practices. 

Gascoigne – 2015 

An imperfect virtuoso, Paul Gascoigne was maybe the most capable English player of his age. In any case, few have encountered such elevated highs and weakening lows as Gazza. This full length dramatic documentary, accessible to purchase on YouTube, investigates the life and times of the man from Gateshead, including remarks from regarded figures in the game, for example, Jose Mourinho, Gary Lineker, Wayne Rooney and then some. Check out the 

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Take the Ball, Pass the Ball – 2018 

Barely any clubs summon the glimmering recollections and crude feeling that Barcelona brings. From Cruyff to Messi and Maradona to Ronaldinho, the names travel every which way, however the famous red and blue striped shirt lives until the end of time. For a time of four years under the tutelage of Pep Guardiola, Barcelona created the best club football the world had ever observed. Follow their voyage during the Pep years on YouTube as Messi, Xavi, Puyol, and co. looted 14 trophies in only four seasons.

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Enter to Win Blu-ray of “The Addams Family (2019)”

To celebrate the release of Universal Pictures’ “The Addams Family” on Blu-ray, Media Mikes would like to our fans a chance to win a Blu-ray combo pack. If you want to win this great prize, please leave a comment with your favorite member of The Addams Family. This giveaway will remain open until January 30th at Noon, Eastern Time. This is open to our readers in US only. One entry per person, per household. All other entries will be considered invalid. Media Mikes will randomly select winners. Winners will be alerted via email.

Everyone’s favorite creepy and kooky family is back in the “frighteningly funny and fresh” (Rosie Knight, IGN) animated feature film, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, arriving on Digital December 24, 2019 and on Blu-ray TM, DVD and On Demand January 21, 2020 from Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios (MGM) and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.The very first full-length animated film about the eccentric and unconventional family, THE ADDAMS FAMILY on Blu-ray TM, DVD and Digital showcase the wonderfully weird world of the Addams family with a variety of exclusive bonus feature snot seen in theaters including deleted and extended scenes, an interactive charades game with Thing, behind-the-scenes footage, music lyric videos and more! Filled with wildly funny moments and a fresh take on the beloved characters created by Charles Addams, THE ADDAMS FAMILY celebrates the uniqueness of every family and delivers spooky fun all year long.

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5 Hotels for a Naughty Night in Vegas

Once someone mentions Sin City in a conversation, the immediate thought that pops into most minds is the City of Las Vegas. Vegas is known as a naughty hub of entertainment that never sleeps and shines bright twenty-four hours a day.

Most Hollywood movies have showcased the eye-catching background of Las Vegas, something that leaves the audience mouth-watered and wanting to visit this city. Consider that you know nothing about naughty entertainment until you visit the fabulous Sin City.

Now, imagine being away from your busy daily schedule and yearning for a night or several ones out, coupled with alcohol, dancing, booming music, and some naughty fun. What comes to mind? It is Las Vegas that is on everyone’s lips.

Thus, here is a list of hotels that you can check out for spending a naughty night. At these places, you are guaranteed loads of fun once you are in Vegas.

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

Are you looking to have some adult fun, alcohol, food, and music? The Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino offers it all.

Here, you will get the chance to enjoy incredible adult shows, as performers know their job well. The dancers will entertain you with their sensual moves that will leave you gaping throughout the evening.

For women, there is a possibility even to try out pole dancing and to striptease by yourself. For taking classes, all you need is to come to the V-theatre at a scheduled time. There, you will be able to watch professional dancers and renowned pole dancers practicing moves and follow the sequences they show.

Vegas is the only magical place where you stand a chance of not only enjoying stripteasing shows but also walking away with a stripper license. The Las Vegas Licence accredits you as a professional strip dancer, eligible to perform a striptease in any club.

Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino

If you are in search of the best hotel to enjoy a naughty night out in Las Vegas, check out the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino and have fun at the Chippendales show. The hotel is built with a vibrant atmosphere and matching décor, which gives the ideal Brazilian experience brought about by the neon-lit towers.

You’ll enjoy an eye-catching performance of twelve well-built dancers who thrill the audience with erotic yet spectacular moves. The moves are naughty, titillating, and steamy, with ladies as their target audience. But who’s to say that men can’t enjoy it as well?

You can go to this fine establishment and get your naughty on as you watch professional dancers entertaining the crowd with their crazy moves. Are you planning your pal’s bachelorette party? The Rio All-Suite Hotel is the place to be.

MGM Grand Hotel & Casino

MGM Grand is one of the oldest hotels within the Vegas Strip that offers some naughty, exciting performances to the audience. What is more, it is one of the hotels that provide a variety of adult-themed shows that ensure a fantastic night you will fully enjoy.

Imagine yourself in a candy shop. Where else can you get an assortment of adult shows to choose from, except Vegas? Crown your Sin City trip with this magnificent hotel and watch the performances to enjoy yourself throughout the night.

What’s more, when in MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, you get to have a good time at night at Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club. Not every night in Las Vegas entails erotic and titillating activities, but all of them are worth attending.

Brad Garrett’s comedy is adult-themed, though, and it will leave you laughing and crying throughout the session. He brings some of the naughty and funniest comedy acts that will, with no doubt, leave you thirsty for more. If you are up for a good stand-up with no rules, make sure to check this comedy out.

Luxor Hotel & Casino

If you think that you’ve seen it all, then you haven’t been to the Luxor Hotel and Casino. Here are a lot of fantasy shows to carry your mind away from the stressful and busy work schedule. For instance, the adult theme show Fantasy leaves individuals excited and wanting more.

According to Weekly Slots News, Fantasy is a sexy show of fifteen acts, accompanied by music, the aesthetic themes of which makes the night memorable. It is a topless performance favorable for a couples’ night out. The show entails unforgettable sexy vocalists, dancing acts, and above all, Sean Cooper’s comedy.

The Fantasy show at Luxor is a perfect blend of sexy and power moves that have become popular and widely known across the Vegas Strip. Each act is fine-tuned at targeting couples, but you can enjoy the show in any company. Get your ticket in advance to ensure a naughty night in Las Vegas.

Caesar’s Palace Hotel & Casino

Absinthe is a must if staying at the Caesar’s Palace Hotel or looking for a fantastic night out. According to Gamblers Daily Digest, it is one of the best shows that you should see in Sin City, so make sure to book in advance. Absinthe entails talented actors performing daring feats of agility and strength in unique acts.

Lucian Marinescu, a partner at OnlineCasinoGems, names Absinthe as the must-go-to adult show when in Vegas. “Absinthe acts combine traditional burlesque, cabaret, and circus dance moves to give you a spectacular night you’ll live to remember. It is arguably one of the best shows to give you a ranchy night experience.”

The show entails rude humor and exclusively adult topics that favor the audiences that are not faint-hearted. Thus, you and your friends should go to Caesar’s Palace to enjoy a no-rule humor night accompanied by adult dances and sexy moves.

Final Words

In addition to amazing accommodation, endless gambling opportunities, and exquisite foods, most Vegas hotels offer naughty fun performances for adults who want to let loose and live a little. Make a point of enjoying this nasty side of Vegas during your next trip. It is called Sin City for a reason!

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10 Most Anticipated TV Shows among College Students in 2020

Academic life is the most exciting and challenging period of learners’ journeys. Indeed, students are more independent than high schoolers and start taking care of personal matters by themselves.

And while some students are busy with custom essay writings and part-time jobs, others are waiting for campus parties or the most anticipated TV shows premieres.

We’ve gathered the list of Netflix, HBO, BBC, and Amazon killers that are going to impress fans in 2020. Check this list out and make a note in your calendar not to miss the release date.

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House of the Dragon

Even though HBO has not announced a release date yet, it’s officially confirmed the work on the Game of Thrones prequel.

The story is based on George R. R. Martin’s book Fire and Blood and begins 300 years before the Game of Thrones events. House of the Dragon is going to be revolved around the Targaryens.

It will cover main battles like the Dance of Dragons and the aftermath of the Doom of Valyria. Will it be as breathtaking as Games of Thrones? We’ll see it in late 2020.

The Lord of the Rings

Tolkien fans, rejoice. Amazon is already working on the prequel to the Lords of the Rings trilogy. The story is going to tell us about the event before the ain adventures described in the novel.

Filming will once again take place in New Zealand. The studio bought the rights from Tolkien’s descendants for $ 250 million and pledged to film at least five seasons, with a total budget of $ 1 billion.

There will probably be 20 episodes in the first season. Its release is scheduled no later than the end of 2020.

Doctor Who

BBC One has confirmed that series 12 of Doctor Who will be returning in early 2020. For all fans, this must have been the best New Year’s present, with the release date being announced on January 1.

It’s going to be an ongoing journey with the Doctor and major characters. Based on a trailer, at least one episode will be in Paris in 1943, right in the middle of World War II.

Lots of threats, old and new stuff and emotional stories are waiting for all Doctor Who fans.

The Walking Dead: World Beyond

A spin-off series of The Walking Dead is going to be the third television series within The Walking Dead franchise.

The returning of the violent battle between the heroes of The Walking Dead and the villainous Whisperers is planned to air in February 2020.

Young Sheldon

Fans of a Big Bang Theory are waiting for the new episodes of Young Sheldon. Season four is going to air in 2020.

CBS continues to tell the story about Sheldon’s childhood and family. Traditionally, the spin-off series will be released in September.

Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous

A collaboration between DreamWorks and Amblin Entertainment is coming to Netflix in 2020. The story tells about the six teens getting experience at an adventure camp.

Unable to reach the outside world, they have to go from strangers to friends. Who is going to survive and find the way home?

Star Trek: Picard

Star Trek: Picard is going to be the eight series in the Star Trek franchise with the main character Jean-Luc Picard.

The TV show tells the story twenty years after the events of Star Trek: Nemesis. A full-fledged trailer has literally delighted fans of the universe with an abundance of classic heroes.

The premiere is scheduled for January 23. The first season is going to consist of ten episodes.

The Witcher

In the last couple of weeks, everyone is talking about nothing but the premiere of the Netflix TV show The Witcher. It is based on a series of books by Andrzej Sapkowski.

After the incredible beginning of the TV screens story, all fans of the universe will be glad to know that the second season was announced in late 2020. It’s more than worth waiting despite the long term till the release. Filming has been already started and is going to tell us the continuation of the event started in the first season.

Sex Education

A Netflix Original comedy-drama Sex Education represents the everyday life and teenager problems of awkward teenager Otis. The season 2 of the Sex Education was announced on January 17. Based on the story of the group of high schoolers, the TV show has rapidly become popular among college students.

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On the Last Note: The Outsider

HBO has announced the next TV show based on the King’s novel – The Outsider. Upcoming in 2020, this new drama is to explore the investigation into the murder of a local boy and the mysterious force surrounding the case.

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Benefits of Casino Utan Licens & Spelpaus

Ever since Sweden created a new Gambling Act, people have been having questions about what they can and can’t do. This act was created as a way to bring some order to the market, and casinos that want to operate legally in Sweden now have to follow several rules and get a license.

Many casinos rushed to get this license, some continued operating without a license and some pulled out of the market completely. While playing with licensed casinos only is recommended, you should also be aware that there are reasons to work with an unlicensed casino as well. You can read more about the gambling act here.

Here are some areas that the Act touched upon and regulated:

  • The number of bonuses – Casinos with a license are not allowed to give more than one bonus and that’s usually the welcome bonus. Even if your favorite casino used to give plenty of bonuses and fun offers, now they are not allowed to do this anymore. It’s mostly a way to block addiction.
  • Limitations of the deposit – To fight gambling addictions, the Act set certain limitations when it comes to the amount of money you can put into your account. They also allow you to set the limit on the amount of money you can lose, so you are protected in a way, yet limited. When a user reaches these limits, they can’t play until the new period starts.
  • The necessity of Bank ID – Now all licensed casinos have to have a Bank ID registration process which is not suitable for people without the Bank ID.
  • The waiting period – You can no longer spin the slot as many times as you want to, you have to wait for 3 seconds before you can spin again.
  • Can’t play if you self-excluded – As another way to fight gambling addiction, the Act created a way for you to exclude yourself from all licensed casinos and you can’t play until the exclusion period is done. While this is a good idea for addicts, it can be bad for people that actually want to play.

This might not be a problem for most people, but it takes a lot of fun out of online gambling. Not being able to spin a slot as quickly as you want or the fact that you have to have BankID is a bit annoying.

But the good news is that casinos without a license can still operate in Sweden. For example, a global site can easily do this. It’s not illegal in any way. Yet, the new laws claim that the players need to be protected and that there will be less competition between casinos. Still, it’s not like anyone can forbid a Swedish player to play on a global site as much as they want.

Also, players should always err on the safe side and pick sites that they know and trust. There are several trustworthy websites out there and you can check them out easily. They are also the type of sites you often see on the “top ten” lists. See which ones you like and enjoy your gambling.

They have a lot to offer and they are not illegal in the real sense of the word. No one can punish you in any way for gambling with them. They don’t have to comply with the laws that the government has in place and thus, they offer a better, freer experience. You can gamble without limits when it comes to money, the number of spins, verification and so on.

Benefits of Casinos Without a License

Here are some of the benefits of playing with an unlicensed casino.

Unlimited bonuses

A licensed casino would only be able to offer you a single welcome bonus. They are limited by the law and can’t give you anything more. However, a casino without a license can give you many different bonuses. As stated on sites like https://onlinecasinopanda.se/casino-utan-licens-spelpaus/, there are VIP programs, bonuses for deposits, cashback, free spins and so on. So, in this sense, a casino without a license can be a lot more fun.

No 3-second Rule

If you gamble at a licensed casino, you will have to wait for three seconds between two spins because that’s the law. It was installed as a way for the government to reduce the amount of gambling addiction. For example, user spinning slots would have to wait for three seconds and maybe give up because of that or at least think the next spin through. This is not good for people who are used to a fast-paced environment. A casino without a license doesn’t have to obey this rule which means that you will be able to spin as much as you like.

No Deposit or Loss Limits

The new law for licensed casinos states that all users have to have a limit to their accounts, both when it comes to the amount of deposit they can make and the loss they can suffer. While this is not all bad, it’s quite restricting because there is no way you can change those limits. So, when you reach all of those, you can’t play anymore until the next period starts. This is the annoying part.

But, a casino without a license is not pressured to comply with this and there are no limits to how much you can deposit or lose.

You Don’t Have to Have A BankID

Players with licensing casinos will have to have their accounts verified through BankID. Most people do have these, but there are also people who don’t. These are the people that will have some issues with it. Luckily, they can go to casinos without a license.

You Can’t Suspend Yourself

The new gambling law states that players who want to can suspend themselves from gambling on all licensed websites. While this is good for people with real problems, it’s not really that great because you can’t play again until your suspension period ends. So, it’s quite limiting. Of course, if a casino isn’t licensed it doesn’t have to comply with this rule and you can easily gamble there.

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