Brian McKeever is a big fan of the line from the movie The Shawshank Redemption that advises us all to “get busy living or get busy dying.” No matter the challenge or setback, McKeever clearly chooses the former on his well-beaten path to the Paralympic podium. Twenty years after learning he was losing his eyesight, the Canmore, […]
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Brian Michael Bendis on life at DC: Batman didn’t lure him; “I wanted Superman“
Nathan Mattise AUSTIN, Texas—Just about half a year ago, a simple job change rocked the comics world. Brian Michael Bendis, the longtime Marvel writer who created Jessica Jones and wrote for all the company’s big heroes from Spider-Man to The Avengers, decided to switch sides. In a November 7 tweet, Bendis announced to the world that […]
Brian McKeever named Canada's flag-bearer for Paralympics opening ceremony
Thirteen-time Paralympic medallist Brian McKeever will lead Canada into the opening ceremony as flag-bearer at the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. “It’s always an honour to represent Canada, and to do it at the Paralympics is why I have kept going with my career,” McKeever said. McKeever owns 10 cross-country golds — along […]
WhatsApp Co-Founder Brian Acton Injects $50 Million in Newly Formed Signal Foundation
WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton has taken on the leadership of the non-profit behind that popular encryption app—and given it a serious injection of cash. https://media.wired.com/photos/5a8cb040f721ce73ee3afc78/master/pass/BrianActonSignal2_RTX2QFU4.jpg
Techie Candidates Like Brian Forde and Brianna Wu Walk a Fine Line Running For Congress
Lots of people with tech backgrounds are making a run in 2018. How much they play that up, though, depends on the district. https://media.wired.com/photos/5a73b0740e0822513e8739eb/master/pass/BrianForde-FINAL.jpg
Why Brian Fargo thinks blockchain is key to an alternative PC game store
Veteran game publisher Brian Fargo and other game industry veterans announced a plan to shake up PC digital game purchases this week with the announcement of Robot Cache and its planned cryptocurrency, dubbed Iron. Their idea comes amid a sometimes hot, sometimes not — but always volatile — market for cryptocurrency and blockchain startups. Fargo’s plan to […]
‘Mom and Dad’ Director Brian Taylor on Unleashing Nicolas Cage [Interview]
Brian Taylor‘s high-adrenaline style of filmmaking probably couldn’t find a better actor to pair with than Nicolas Cage. Cage, who’s described his seemingly unhinged performances as punk rock, gets the chance to let loose again in his second collaboration with Taylor, Mom and Dad. Cage is the dad and Selma Blair is the mom, and both actors bring a lunacy […]
Brian Fargo will launch blockchain currency for alternative digital game store
Veteran game publisher Brian Fargo and other game industry veterans hope to change the PC industry by creating a new cryptocurrency that serves as an alternative to the app stores. Fargo’s new company Robot Cache will create a digital PC games platform, just like Valve’s Steam digital distribution service, but it will give game publishers and […]
Family Guy EP Previews Brian and Stewie's Emotional Journey in 300th Episode — Watch a Sneak Peek
Family Guy is peeling back yet another layer of the complicated onion that is Brian and Stewie’s relationship. Sunday’s episode (Fox, 9/8c) marks the comedy’s 300th outing, which begins innocently enough — with Peter making the acquaintance of his favorite cereal mascot — then takes a dark turn when Brian does something unspeakable to Stewie’s […]
Family Guy Sneak Peek: Brian Falls Head Over Paws for Amanda Seyfried
Brian Griffin’s new girlfriend is a total dog — and we couldn’t be happier for him. RELATED