2020-01-27 20:53
We all love superhero team-ups, cross overs and coming together to save the planet, right? And we all love Game of Thrones and the total badasses that litter George R.R. Martin’s world… Read More
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2020-01-27 09:00
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are tiny sources of light that we may not acknowledge on a day-to-day basis. However, LEDs serve a critical function in the 21st century. From bus stop signs to… Read More
2020-01-26 11:34
Joining Youtube in 2006, ButchyKid shot to viral fame filming tongue in cheek paranormal sightings on camera and pitching their titles as clickbait reality, to pull the rug when the viewer… Read More
2020-01-23 22:15
The Consumer Electronic Show (CES) is a window into just how crazy our world can get. From an Avatar-inspired Mercedes car to a toilet paper delivery robot, we truly have seen the madness le… Read More
2020-01-19 15:18
Now, it goes without saying that I love Stephen King. It’s undeniable that he is a genius, redefining how we view and experience fear repeatedly. One thing I remember from my youth dur… Read More
2020-01-18 22:25
Since the announcement that a Lord of the Rings TV show was coming, Amazon have been drip-feeding information about its Prime Video exclusive.
We’ve seen maps and got details of the cr… Read More
2020-01-14 22:36
Some of you may know that the latest instalment in the WWE gaming franchise 2K20 was released late last year to generally poor reviews. Some of this was based on graphical issues, but mostly… Read More
2020-01-14 19:47
Amazon Prime Video UK has lots to offer sports fans. In our first look at the service, we went over the best Amazon prime documentaries and live events. This time we turn to fiction and hunt… Read More
2020-01-14 19:38
Amazon Prime Video UK is becoming an increasingly essential service for sports fans. In the first of a two part series, FinalBoss dons its kit to take a look at some of the best Amazon Prime… Read More
2020-01-14 17:38
Taika Waititi’s take on the third reich is a lot of things – it’s goofy, dramatic, emotional and funny.
One thing that a lot of reviewers haven’t mentioned however… Read More
2020-01-09 22:31
A skilled artist in his own right, Arizona born James Ward Byrkit carved a career through his behind-the scenes-work on the Pirates of the Caribbean series in his role storyboarding for t… Read More
2020-01-09 16:22
Since The Mandalorian was released in 2019 to Disney Plus subscribers, and an internet full of streamers and thieves – cough – many have been left wondering what the origins of B… Read More
2020-01-06 22:59
The Mandalorian crashed onto Disney+ in 2019, fast-becoming one of the most popular TV series of the year. There is a lot to like about this new Star Wars series, from Pedro Pascal’s p… Read More
2020-01-04 21:09
The Mandalorian is the Disney+ smash hit that captivated the world. The visuals are spectacular, the plot is gripping and the world is nostalgic. But quite frankly, that isn’t what has… Read More
2020-01-01 22:00
The new year is always a good time to try something new, to try out a new fad diet, or to even clean all your underwear that has been stagnating in the corner of your room! Here at FinalBoss… Read More
2019-12-27 21:30
Another decade has come and gone, and brought with it a veritable cornucopia of incredible movies. FinalBoss’ Shaun Dearling takes a look at some the best films of the last 10 years.
D… Read More
2019-12-22 23:27
Before we delve into Episode XI, let’s first set the scene.
I grew up loving the original trilogy, I’m not old enough to have seen them at the cinema but certainly watched them a… Read More
2019-12-16 13:46
Horror legend Stephen King appears to be the gift that keeps on giving as far as Netflix is concerned. The production company just added another title of King’s to its horror catalogue… Read More
2019-12-13 09:10
It may be getting dark earlier, and a lot colder with frost on your cars in the mornings and icicles hanging from your noses, but Christmas can be the most wonderful time of the year.
And N… Read More
2019-12-01 22:31
1. Who will host the Oscars?
This is a prestigious role in Hollywood yet last year for the first time in decades the Academy Awards went without a host. With 2 months to go no once has been… Read More
2019-11-23 21:33
Following on from the previous coverage of our short DOGS CHASING CARS here on FinalBoss, I have decided to include my film festival cover letter example as well. The cover letter was used a… Read More
2019-11-16 08:04
FinalBoss is thrilled to reveal our biggest interview to date – our white whale if you will.
Mark Neveldine is one half of the directing team of Neveldine and Taylor. Making their nam… Read More
2019-11-13 19:37
*WILL CONTAIN SPOILERS*
Finally, Rick and Morty Season 4 is Here
For those of us that are hardcore Rick and Morty fans, it’s like an early Christmas present to finally be watching a ne… Read More
2019-11-11 21:06
The 10 months between this summers Spider-Man Far From Home and next years Black Widow is the longest break between Marvel movies in over half a decade. Yes, you could fill that time with an… Read More
2019-11-11 20:42
Pineapple Tours are a lo-fi band based in Tennessee, fronted by singer/songwriter Lake Markham. Originally piggy-backing via his success on hit viral sensation The Filthy Frank Show, Lake no… Read More
2019-11-01 19:48
Lord Bung is the Aussie creator of Youtube series “Confinement”. Confinement follows the life of prisoner/guinea pig, Connor; an orange jump suit clad guy who simply cannot be ki… Read More
2019-10-31 15:37
G.R.R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series, arguably one of the best fantasy book series ever put to page, gave birth to a TV series that was – again – arguably one of th… Read More
2019-10-26 21:44
Does the new adaptation of Joker leave us with a smile on our faces? Or was it just a joke we didn’t get?
MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS!
Joaquin Phoenix has made quite the jump from his o… Read More
2019-10-25 15:28
Having originally found Chris Peters artwork through a posting from @41Strange on Twitter, I assumed that his art was simply dumb memes on the internet — just another part of abst… Read More
2019-10-23 19:32
The first trailer for The Rise Of Skywalker ended with a seemingly familiar cackle. It sounded an awful lot like Emperor Palpatine…
Almost instantly, this was confirmed with the reve… Read More
2019-10-22 15:24
Long-time contributor to FinalBoss, Jon Holmes, is currently showcasing his short film, Dogs Chasing Cars, in numerous festivals across the globe. A deep and personal look at mental health… Read More
2019-10-21 17:47
Spoiler warning: The review section of this article contains minor spoilers for the show. The conclusion is spoiler heavy.
Carnival Row: Season 1 – What’s It About?
Carniva… Read More
2019-10-15 12:47
In an incredibly self-indulgent play to promote my own short film and my cousin, I decided to interview Thomas Benoy. Still, in his early 20s, Tom was my right-hand man on DOGS CHASING CARS… Read More
2019-10-14 21:19
Endgame brought with it an end to a saga of incredible films that have transformed the landscape of the movie industry. The culmination of some of cinema’s most expansive and interwove… Read More
2019-10-10 19:23
Series 5 of Peaky Blinders is now over with a typical dark and shocking ending. With the likely outcome that we’ll have to wait at least 18 months for more of the Shelby family and all… Read More
2019-10-07 19:39
William Tokarsky is an actor from Atlanta. Having made his name as the fourth-wall-breaking killer from the Too Many Cooks viral video, he has gone on to continue his small role work on huge… Read More
2019-10-07 10:28
Gaming PCs are constantly evolving, often astounding expectations through the utilisation of the latest technology. In that respect, Nintendo has done it all. Ranking the highest out of… Read More
2019-10-03 09:32
Greg Burke and Lou Perez have been making comedy videos on Youtube for the best part of the last decade. They’ve even worked with Funny Or Die and racked up millions of views with big… Read More
2019-09-23 21:18
Manzur Iqbal, AKA Futurecop!, is an artist from the UK creating futuristic and cinematic sounds in the synthwave genre. We chatted.
FinalBoss: How did you first start “Futurecop!&rdqu&helli…Read More
2019-09-19 17:24
Earlier this year a fan film titled “MICHAEL vs JASON: Evil Emerges” was uploaded to Youtube. It was an ambitious, low-budget movie that follows an encounter between two of Horro… Read More
2019-09-16 19:55
Breaking news out of Dillydale today, as Mr Tickle becomes the latest in a string of celebrity personalities to be embroiled in on-the-job harassment controversy. Described as being ‘t… Read More
2019-09-16 09:08
In, what is without a doubt, our biggest interview so far, FinalBoss talk to indie filmmaker Benjamin Dickinson.
From plucky beginnings as one of the Waverly Films alumni, Benjamin has work… Read More
2019-09-03 21:34
Artspear Entertainment are the creators of the Toon Sandwich brand on Youtube. Headed up by proud Aussie creators/performers Rita Artmann and Joe Bauer, they are known for their comical take… Read More
2019-08-29 21:09
Jo Roy is a Canadian director working in the music industry sector. She is currently making, frankly, some of the most creative music videos on the web – most recently showcasing Meg M… Read More
2019-08-26 21:32
With her Youtube channel at now over 120 thousand subs, Tina Tran found recent viral success with her “Stranger Things Audition Tape Parts 1 & 2”. Using a green screen and ed… Read More
2019-08-25 21:14
You’ve heard about it, your Uncle’s talked about it, and your mums probably even played it…
World of Warcraft: Classic is being released on Tuesday, 27th August 2019… Read More
2019-08-20 19:50
April 2019 saw the release of Anno 1800, the seventh addition to the Anno series.
Quickly, this title picked up positive reviews and actually became the fastest-selling Anno game ever relea… Read More
2019-08-08 17:34
Steve Sterlacchini and Steve Green worked together in various creative roles on Judge Minty, a 2000 AD fan short. The pair followed up their working relationship by collaborating on Search/D… Read More
2019-08-05 09:33
Jon from Jon Breaks Bad News is an American man in his late 20s who is tasked with breaking bad news to unsuspecting people. His Facebook page currently has over 60 thousand followers, all w… Read More
2019-08-02 20:19
Ethan Aguilar is the main creator of the Facebook phenomenon STORM AREA 51 group. At the time of writing, the page stands at 13 thousand fans. Hysteria around the event gained so much covera… Read More
2019-07-22 20:53
Having been in the filmmaking industry since the early 90s, Teo Smoot has seen a lot of what goes on in Hollywood. Via email, we talked about his infamous whip scene from Starship Troopers… Read More
2019-07-18 17:42
Ctrl Shift Face is a creator on Youtube, recently finding viral fame through his videos of actors faces mapped against others to make it appear as if they are someone else – their most… Read More
2019-07-13 09:34
HBO’s latest sleeper-hit, Chernobyl, has taken on a life of its own.
Currently sporting a 9.5 rating on IMDB, it’s being touted as one of the best TV series ever made. An e… Read More
2019-07-08 18:40
Via Skype, FinalBoss talked to director David Walton Smith from his home in Charleston. With a five hour gap between us, David came off as open and frank about his work; the industry as a wh… Read More
2019-07-03 15:16
Apex Legends finally has new content! This comes in the form of new hop-ups, map changes and a whole slew of weapon and character changes, breathing new life into the meta of the game. Belo… Read More
2019-06-29 17:08
If there’s one thing that the majority of Game of Thrones fans seem to agree on, it’s that the final series did not live up to their expectations.
It’s no surprise that s… Read More
2019-06-25 10:00
Let me start this off by saying that this definitely is not happening.
But instead that you, dear reader, should treat this post as a “What if…?” scenario. What will follo… Read More
2019-06-19 20:32
HBO and Sky’s five-episode series, “Chernobyl”, has been a grim treat. Painting the 1980s catastrophe as a fictionalised real-life horror series, both putting a spotlight o… Read More
2019-06-14 18:43
We constantly reminisce about our childhood memories; the life-changing experiences with our family and friends that will always be embedded in our minds.
For the modern individual, with… Read More
2019-06-13 08:17
The mark of a great and truly engrossing game is it boasting a wonderfully addictive and somewhat challenging mini-game or two. We’ve all experienced it: we’ve got an important m… Read More
2019-06-06 15:45
SPOILERS FOR GAME OF THRONES SEASON 8 AHEAD
Like many Game of Thrones fans, I viewed the final episodes of Season 8 with a growing sense of dread. As a diehard Dany fan, I watched in horror… Read More
2019-05-31 21:34
Game of Thrones is over *sob* and while some fans feel that the ending was too random, others say that it was foreshadowed from the start. Whether you agree with how the show finished or not… Read More
2019-05-26 08:11
This weekend Disney’s Live Action remake of Aladdin opened in cinemas across the UK. FinalBoss journeyed back to the bustling streets of Agrabah to see whether Will Smith’s Genie… Read More
2019-05-25 19:22
Via email we got in touch with Last Exit to Nowhere’s Director and Founder, Mike Ford. Last Exit to Nowhere are a clothing based site from the UK, who make it their aim to dive in to t… Read More
2019-05-23 20:47
Game of Thrones will go down in history for many reasons. It will go down for being one of the most shocking and enthralling television shows ever to make it to air. It will go down as being… Read More
2019-05-14 17:38
Raul Lezcano is an actor and writer and the frontman of Youtube channel “Monkey And Apple” – the channel comprises mostly of sketches and spoofs heavy on pop culture and th… Read More
2019-05-08 14:40
Via email, FinalBoss reached out to Noah Baron; an actor living in California who made his way up the ladder through video spoofs and skits on Youtube. His channel currently boasts an impres… Read More
2019-05-04 13:49
It is upon us ladies, gentlemen and non-binary persons of the world: the end of it all. The Endgame, if you will. 2019 has brought with it, and promises to still bring with it, some incredib… Read More
2019-05-01 21:58
While FinalBoss sits in The Watershed Cinema bar in Bristol, just overlooking the river, surrounded by other patrons all seemingly working away on something creative – having a drink… Read More
2019-04-21 14:08
Apex Legends recently saw a slew of major changes following the 1.1.1 patch update. While the game is still in its infancy, it hasn’t stopped developers Respawn making some fairly sign… Read More
2019-04-17 18:54
At FinalBoss, we’re known for our quirky survival guides. Well, I say known…
I’ve written a handful.
Usually, these are on-the-nose, humorous pieces, like the most recent… Read More
2019-04-16 17:22
Across the majority of industries, now is not a good time to be a CEO. Sure, pay packets are skyrocketing for those at the top of the food chain but, with income inequality between thos… Read More
2019-04-15 21:58
In its very limited lifespan, Apex Legends has already collected scores of fans and looks set to be one of the most played games of the decade, let alone 2019.
While you may be more concern… Read More
2019-04-15 21:21
Who are the best Apex Legends Youtubers? It’s not an easy question to answer. With 25 million active players across the world, Apex has reached some pretty dizzying heights of populari… Read More
2019-04-15 17:11
Keif Gwinn is a director and producer based in the UK, focusing mostly on short film content. Keif, alongside co-creator Chris Taylor, and co-producer Nick Briggs, together spearhead the You… Read More
2019-04-08 21:35
Since the body positivity movement started picking up momentum in 2016, Hollywood has been challenged to change the way that women’s bodies are represented in film. This has lead to ac… Read More
2019-03-31 23:04
Tim Burton’s Dumbo flew into UK cinemas this weekend, and many early reviewers have been scathing in their write-ups. With a reported production budget of $170 million and underwhelmin… Read More
2019-03-25 19:00
Virtual Reality (VR) is a concept that has really picked up speed in recent years. It’s influencing the way we live and the way we learn — it’s even changing the way we sho… Read More
2019-03-15 20:25
Available on Xbox, PS4 and PC, Anthem is the latest major release from big-shot developer BioWare, masterminds behind classics like Dragon Age and Mass Effect. But is it worth the price of a… Read More
2019-03-12 22:56
You don’t know how it happened. You don’t know why it happened. Maybe it was a consequence of the snap. Maybe you’ve eaten too much cheese and you’re having a bad dre… Read More
2019-03-08 22:44
**This post contains spoilers for American Gods Season 1**There’s a single shot in the very first episode of American Gods that only lasts for a second, if that. Our protagonist, Shado… Read More
2019-03-06 18:35
When the FinalBoss overlords don’t have me locked up in a cage, begging for scraps and crafting articles on Joe Pesci Hot-or-Not lists alongside 999 other apes at typewriters you&rsquo&hell…Read More
2019-03-02 09:00
This post has spoilers for Punisher Season 2.After Daredevil fell it was inevitable really. Netflix released a statement last week that The Punisher had not been picked up for another series… Read More
2019-02-25 21:43
The IMDB blurb for (former Man of Steel director) Zack Snyder’s next movie, Army of the Dead reads:“Following a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas, a group of mercenaries take the ulti… Read More
2019-02-22 20:35
Nintendo recently announced their next upcoming Chief Executive for Nintendo America: Bowser. Unfortunately, it isn’t the super-villain, but instead a man called Doug, who shares his n… Read More
2019-02-18 10:32
Apex Legends is developed by Respawn Entertainment, famously known for bringing you Titanfall and Titanfall 2. It’s a new contender to the battle royal genre and oh boy is it kicking a… Read More
2019-02-18 10:32
Apex Legends is developed by Respawn Entertainment, famously known for bringing you Titanfall and Titanfall 2. It’s a new contender to the battle royal genre and oh boy is it kicking a… Read More
2019-02-14 10:49
Pokéfans are always debating which Pokémon is the cutest. We were fed up with seeing top 10 lists compiled by an editor based on their personal opinion, so we invited over 650… Read More
2019-02-11 09:29
Cryptocurrency was hugely profitable in the first quarter of 2018, resulting in high-end GPU prices skyrocketing, stock shortage and gamers being left with either paying a high premium… Read More
2019-02-08 11:50
Last week we were introduced to a brand new teaser for a very old automobile. Hidden inside a forgotten barn, under a dusty tarp, rests a retired Ecto-1: the famous car that the Ghostbusters… Read More
2019-02-07 09:00
When FinalBoss was offered the opportunity to review Bloober Team’s Nintendo Switch port of The Observer, we eagerly delved into its dystopian world of mystery, confusion and fear. Des… Read More
2019-02-07 09:00
When FinalBoss was offered the opportunity to review Bloober Team’s Nintendo Switch port of Observer, we eagerly delved into its dystopian world of mystery, confusion and fear. Despite… Read More
2019-02-04 22:36
Bioware’s newest creation, Anthem, releases on PC, Xbox One and PS4 February 22nd. We’ve been teased with this title for a while, getting our earliest look in June of 2017 at E3… Read More
2019-01-29 11:19
This post contains spoilers for Star Trek: Discovery.After what feels like forever of waiting, Star Trek: Discovery season 2 finally returned to our screens last week. Currently two episodes… Read More
2019-01-26 20:43
Back in 1996, a game was released; a game that changed the lives of many. Given the title of this article, I’m sure you’ll be surprised to learn that this game was called Pokemon… Read More
2019-01-16 22:49
Confession: When I first played Skyrim, I didn’t like it. I know, it’s an unpopular opinion. Some would even say it’s blasphemy. That’s not to say that I wasn’t… Read More
2019-01-10 17:59
The Cartoon Crush Series on FinalBoss.io features bitesize essays written by Jon Holmes about current cartoons, and their effects on how we watch television – their humble beginnings… Read More
2019-01-04 22:34
In this addition to FinalBoss’ Cartoon Crush, we touch on something very close to my heart. I’ve talked at length on here (and numerous other places) about my love/hate relations… Read More
2018-12-31 17:24
FinalBoss.io is dedicated to covering everything we can in the world of entertainment. From unmissable TV to the biggest games of the year. The result is that our team collectively manage to… Read More
2018-12-31 17:24
FinalBoss.io is dedicated to covering everything we can in the world of entertainment. From unmissable TV to the biggest games of the year. The result is that our team collectively manage to… Read More
