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The writers and directors tasked with adapting the Harry Potter books had a hard task. The books are crammed with fun details and exciting scenes that just couldn’t make it into a film adaptation. Even the slimmed-down version of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets clocks in at 161 minutes. That’s more than two and a half hours – and that’s not even touching the extended edition! As necessary as the cuts may have been, audiences still missed some great scenes....

Dudley Dursley is certainly a side character in both the books and in the films, but he does get a little more attention in the books than in the movies. While he definitely wasn’t ever Harry Potter’s favorite person, Dudley does have somewhat of a redemption journey, and it’s clear a lot of his flaws were the result of horrible parenting. There are also several interesting pieces of backstory that have been revealed about Dudley from J....

Google today updated its Drive app for iOS with a couple new features including the ability to access comments for Google Docs and improvements to viewing images stored in Drive. Version 1.4.0 of Google Drive for iPhone and iPad introduces the ability to “view, create, reply, and resolve comments in Google Docs files,” something users could not previously access from the mobile app for iOS. While it’s not the full blown card-style redesign the Android app received a couple weeks ago, Google is also making easier to quickly view photos on iOS by allowing users to swipe through images while viewing in fullscreen....

The official GoPro app for iPhone and iPad gets an update today which brings a new smart editing feature to let users create and share clips instantly from within the app. Previously users resorted to third-party apps for similar functionality with GoPro camera hardware. The new feature will let users instantly create edited versions of their videos that come in at 5, 15, or 30 seconds. You’ll be able to drag the timeline to select what 5, 15, or 30 second portion of your video you want to isolate....

Gotham Mad City “Better To Reign In Hell…” gave Jim Gordon a coolness upgrade by making him a bounty hunter. Gotham started out as a show exploring the titular city and its various villains long before Bruce Wayne dons the Batsuit. Early seasons mainly revolved around Ben McKenzie’s James Gordon, possibly the only honest cop left in Gotham City. While it started out as something of a gritty cop show, later seasons would lean increasingly toward crazy plot twists and goofiness....

Rockstar has released an official iOS companion app today for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto V console title set for release tomorrow. The app, called Grand Theft Auto: iFruit, will let users stay up to date on the latest GTA news, launch other Rockstar Games apps, and sign in to the Rockstar Games Social Club. However, perhaps the most notable feature of the app is the ability to customize vehicles that will be used in the game:...

The Apple Watch receives a huge update with watchOS 6, bringing more independence to Apple’s wearable device than ever before. Among the watchOS 6 changes is a brand new App Store app that allows you to manage and download apps directly to the Apple Watch, a new Software Update provision that lets you perform updates, and a new Enhanced Siri voice assistant that’s much more capable than before. Of course, there’s also many new watch faces, complications, and additional changes and features to enjoy in watchOS 6....

D-Link Omna 180 Cam HD is the first home security camera with HomeKit support to hit the market since Apple added video support with iOS 10. Read on for our quick hands-on to see how Omna 180 HD works with HomeKit and Apple’s Home app for iPhone and iPad. Omna 180 HD is smaller in person than you might imagine, and the compact design has a sturdy feel with a solid base....

This week Brian from Pad & Quill returns and we’re discussing the latest reports and rumors surrounding Apple’s upcoming iPhone 6s. We’ve got all the details you need to know. Along with that we get into some iPad Pro talk, and our one week review of Apple Music. The Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and through our dedicated RSS feed. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/213744140?secret_token=s-UaYMJ” params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”150″ iframe=”true” /]...

Since the release of Suicide Squad in 2016, the world has been waiting to see more of Margot Robbie as the wild and endearing Harley Quinn. She’s finally back in Birds Of Prey. The film picks up after Suicide Squad. Harley has broken out of prison and is back out in the real world. Except, at the beginning of the movie, we learn that Harley has broken up with the Joker....

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite has finally unveiled a number of crucial gameplay details, thanks to a hands-on report released earlier today. The upcoming mobile game will feature a number of the property’s most iconic elements, including the appearance of Dementors and the use of Portkeys. Harry Potter: Wizards Unite will be one of the most important mobile releases in recent memory. The game is being developed by Niantic, the creators of Pokemon GO, and will feature a franchise in Harry Potter that is one of the few multimedia presences larger than Pokemon....

Google’s Vic Gundotra just announced on his Google+ page a host of new Hangouts features meant to “go beyond the status update”. In short, you can now hangout on any post (an invitation will be added to the comments), call any phone number in the world and conference in anyone (free calling to US and Canada, international calling rates are “super, super low”), plus initiate a hangout session from the official Google+ iOS app by tapping the new hangout icon....

For what seemed like the longest time, Patrick Dempsey’s character was constantly considered one of the best parts of Grey’s Anatomy by so many fans. McDreamy became more of a phenomenon than a mere character, and he was talked about on multiple outlets and shows outside of Grey’s - including Oprah. Yes, McDreamy and his slightly darker surrogate brother, McSteamy, were certainly famous landmarks in Grey’s Anatomy history. The buzz that surrounded them has died down since their own deaths on the show, but all the love for McDreamy lives on in fans’ memories....

The holidays are all about the homecoming of old friends; families reuniting after long bouts away. And just as the weather turns cold and (for some) snow starts to fall, Halo makes its long-awaited return to PC. Releasing in installments for the Halo: Master Chief Collection, the first game has now arrived: a terrific port of 2010’s Halo: Reach. Though it is few fan’s favorite entry in the series, it serves as an indication to 343’s commitment to quality and the eagerness at which they’ll jump back on the warthog....

In each installment of the Harry Potter series, Hermione Granger is the smartest of the trio. She has the best academic memory, highest grades, and always expanding her knowledge. However, it is Hermione’s logic and by-the-book mentality that allows Harry to surpass her. Harry is more likely to trust his gut instead of a textbook, and while he is not always right, it enables him to have a leg up in certain areas....

As much as we love the three main heroes from the Harry Potter series, even the biggest fans of the wizarding world have to admit that the golden trio were not perfect. Sometimes they were wrong. Sometimes they hurt other people. And sometimes, they were kind of annoying. That isn’t a bad thing. One thing that we truly loved about the books is the fact that even the positive and heroic characters had their fair share of negative traits....

The comedic writing duo of Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky have another potential hit on their hands with Good Boys, which also serves as Stupnitsky’s film directorial debut. The screenwriters shared what they had in common with their mischievous protagonists in a recent interview with Screen Rant, and recalled some of the more hilarious moments on set. Guys, one word to describe this film? Diabolical. This film’s a lot of fun; I think it’s the best comedy of the year....

Wedge Partners analyst Brian Blair has suggested that Apple’s share price could be temporarily depressed by disappointing Q2 results in March before climbing by as much as 20 percent in response to new products in the fall, reports Barrons. Blair cites several factors for expecting the stock to take a hit in March when Apple reports its earnings for its Q2 fiscal year (Q1 calendar year). Among them are the general slowdown in the saturated high-end smartphone market, continued soft demand for the iPhone 5c, overly-optimistic market forecasts for China Mobile sales and a reduction in the number of people upgrading their iPhone as they wait for the rumored larger-screen phone(s) in the fall....

Welcome to Daily Deals, our ongoing look at the best deals and offers for ScreenRant fans to get the best out of their buck when it comes to comics, collectibles, electronics, clothing, and anything else we find that could save fans money! Gamers are generally fairly easy to shop for during the holidays, as there is sure to be a new hit game or console available at a great price, so today we wanted to look at a few gifts from GameStop that can be picked up alongside those big-ticket items, from cool collectibles to Funko Pop!...

When Snapchat Spectacles were first announced, the question of prescription lenses came up early on for anyone that already wears glasses. The Spectacles seemed great, but wearing regular glasses underneath them would just be absurd. Snapchat’s recommendation was to consult an optician to get the lenses replaced. Today, GlassesUSA.com is announcing the availability of Rx single vision lenses for the Spectacles, with no mail-in required. Spectacles owners can head over to GlassesUSA....