Over the last 10 years, we watched the endings of award-winning sagas like the Harry Potter and Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy. Amongst these endings, we also witnessed the rebirth of critically acclaimed movies such as "A Star is Born," a new era of our favorite DC superheroes and supervillain stories coming to life on screen, and the magical start of new movies from the Wizarding World and Middle-earth franchises. As we enter this new decade, we wanted to take a look back at 10 memorable Warner Bros. films from each year of the last decade. "INCEPTION" (2010)
Leonardo DiCaprio as Cobb in "Inception."Leonardo DiCaprio plays a thief who steals corporate
secrets from sleeping minds. Now he must be the first to pull off the
reverse: planting an idea in exchange for his freedom. Own it Today "HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2" (2011)
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter and Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldermort in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2."The motion picture event of the generation comes to a close in the
second part of the final chapter in the monumental Harry Potter series. A
continuation from 2010’s "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1," Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) and his friends Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson) face their greatest foe and make the ultimate sacrifice on the landmark decade-long journey. But of course, the spellbinding journey doesn’t end here. In 2016, the Wizarding World expanded with "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," the first in a series of films that has introduced magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) and a host of other new characters from the magical universe. Own it Today "THE DARK KNIGHT RISES" (2012)
Christian Bale as Batman and Tom Hardy as Bane in "The Dark Knight Rises."In this epic conclusion to the Dark Knight trilogy, the emergence of Bane (Tom Hardy), a masked terrorist with ruthless plans for Gotham, drives Batman (Christian Bale) out of his self-imposed exile. Own it Today "THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY" (2013)
Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins in "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey."The adventure follows Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim Erebor with the help of Gandalf the Grey (Ian McKellen) and 13 Dwarves led by the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage). Don’t miss this Oscar-nominated film along with its highly acclaimed sequels, "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" (2013) and "The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies" (2014). Own it Today "AMERICAN SNIPER" (2014)
Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle in "American Sniper."U.S. Navy S.E.A.L. Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) is
sent to Iraq with only one mission: to protect his brothers-in-arms. His
pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield. Own it Today "MAD MAX: FURY ROAD" (2015)
Tom Hardy as Max in "Mad Max: Fury Road."From director George Miller comes the fourth adventure in the Mad Max film series. In a post-apocalyptic world, Max (Tom Hardy) teams up with a mysterious woman, Furiosa (Charlize Theron), and other prisoners to try and survive the Wasteland. Own it Today "BATMAN V. SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE" (2016)
Henry Cavill as Superman, Ben Affleck as Batman and Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman in "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice."Fearing the actions of a god-like superhero left unchecked, Gotham
City's own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis's most
revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of
hero it really needs. And with Batman (Ben Affleck) and Superman (Henry Cavill) at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it's ever known before. Own it Today "WONDER WOMAN" (2017)
Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman in "Wonder Woman.""Wonder Woman"
made history as being the first female superhero movie to play on the
big screen. An origin story, before she was Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot),
she was Diana, princess of the Amazons. Fighting alongside man in a war
to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers and her true
destiny. Own it Today "A STAR IS BORN" (2018)
Bradley Cooper as Jackson Maine and Lady Gaga as Ally in "A Star is Born."Seasoned musician Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) discovers-and falls in love with-struggling artist Ally (Lady Gaga). She has just about given up on her dream as a singer until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. Own it Today "JOKER" (2019)
Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck in “Joker.""Joker" is an origin story of one of DC Comics' greatest villain and an original, standalone story. Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix), a man disregarded by society, is not only a gritty character study but also a broader cautionary tale. Own it Today -- We look forward to more exciting films in the upcoming decade!
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By: John Baird
To meet the challenge of staying
afloat financially as a student, you need to pick the right bank
account, work out a realistic budget and stick to it, and always be on
the lookout for discounts and ways of saving money. University
usually represents the first time young people have been responsible for
their own finances. Significant tuition fees are charged in many
countries, including fees of up to £9,000 per annum in the United
Kingdom, but based on the UK system at least, worrying about how to
repay these can be left until after graduation. Whilst at university
there is the not inconsiderable challenge of successfully managing what
income you have. This article gives students some tips on staying on top
of their affairs. What to consider before choosing a student bank account Get free shipping on thousands of items over $100 at WBshop.com! Shop now! It is strongly recommended that you open a dedicated student bank
account at the start of your course, as these accounts are designed with
the needs and concerns of students in mind. It is best to open your
student account before you arrive for your first term, so you can avoid
the queues at your local branch of students trying to open an account. Important things to look for before opening a student account include: - Which banks have a branch on or near your campus - The level of interest free overdraft - The interest payable on positive balances - Whether a particular bank has dedicated student money advisers - Introductory gifts offered – items such as railcards offered as incentives may be particularly useful Basics of budgeting Work out what income you can expect while at university, this may include: - Family contributions, if you are lucky enough to receive these - Employment income, whether this is during term time, during the
holidays or a combination of both. You can enhance your chances of
getting employment by doing a fact-finding mission several weeks before
the university year starts, so you can get a head start and avoid
competing with large numbers of other students for these posts. But
please ensure you do not take on so much employment that your studies
are affected. - Student grants, if these are available to you - Bursaries or scholarships - Student loans You then need to work out what your fixed expenditure will be each
month, and how much is left for non-essentials like a rich and
fulfilling social life! Once you have made a budget, stick to it.
Essential expenditure items may include: - Food - Accommodation rent - Books - Internet and phone contracts Taxation As Benjamin Franklin once said: "There are only two certainties in life
– death and taxes". But as a student, perhaps you can avoid taxation.
If your income is below the threshold at which tax starts to be paid
(GBP 10,000 in the UK for the 2014/15 tax year), yet you think some of
your income has been taxed, apply to the tax authorities for a refund. Ways to save money Interest free overdrafts Obtaining an interest-free overdraft of this size after graduation may
be almost impossible, but most student bank accounts in the UK allow
interest-free overdrafts of GBP 1,000 and more. Insurance Before going away, check carefully whether your parents’ household
insurance provides the level of cover you will require when at
university. If not, seek out one of the policies specifically designed
for students. Suffering significant loss due to theft or damage and
needing to pay to replace lost goods is the last thing you need when at
university. Discounts Keep an eye out for any retailers
offering special promotions – your student union will probably highlight
a number of these deals, while others can be found by keeping your eyes
and ears open. Near to the university, you are sure to find many
outlets that offer discounts to students. Theatres, nightclubs and
cinemas may offer special deals for students on certain nights of the
week. Passes giving discounted travel on public transport are also
widely available to students. Bookmark websites such as Student Money
Saver, Student Beans and Money Saving Expert. Ensure you carry
as many forms of identification that evidence you are a student as
possible, as you will need to produce ID in many cases in order to
benefit from these discounts. Cheaper shops Hunt down a bargain in charity shops, local markets or your campus shops. Textbooks Check out websites that offer cheap university textbooks, or try and
buy from last year’s students, who will regularly advertise books and
other items for sale on notice boards around campus. Also consider how
feasible it is to use a reference copy of a textbook in your university
library. This may work out substantially cheaper than buying a new copy
of every textbook on your course list from the university bookshop. And of course, once you have completed a year’s study, you can try and
raise money by selling your textbooks to the students in the year below. Cycling and transport Consider whether it is feasible to cycle for short journeys, such as to
and from lectures, or trips into town. You may find that the cost of
buying a bike is swiftly recouped by the savings on transport fares.
Some students bring a car to university, but this can prove very
expensive, so before you do this, ask if it is really necessary. Student
towns usually have frequent public transport services between the main
student sites and the town centre. Energy costs Don’t use more energy than you need. Keep the heating turned down until it gets really cold, and turn off unused appliances. Food Try buying a cheaper brand, at least on a trial basis. It might surprise you! If you get into trouble If you feel you are struggling to stay on top of your finances, seek
advice at the earliest opportunity, whether this is from your parents,
your bank or one of the university’s student counselors.
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