Twenty years later, many still consider it to be one of the best sci-films ever made. The Matrix franchise as a whole is one of the biggest hits of Keanu’s career. Naturally, there is a lot of anticipation for ‘The Matrix 4.’
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\nOn her Instagram, Carrie-Anne let her fans know how she feels about the upcoming sequel.
\nNot much is known of the new installment other than the big names that are returning. Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Lana Wachowski are back. Wachowski will write and direct the film. Lesser-known Geof Darrow, the original conceptual designer, is also back. That’s basically what we do know in a nutshell.
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\nKeanu is undoubtedly The One in Hollywood… and beyond. The man of the hour. He’s not only the talk of the town but also the internet and gaming community. Can you think of another film star that has ever had this kind of broad appeal? Because I can’t think of anyone that comes even close.
\nTake his acting career alone. While success in Tinseltown does not require someone to be a master thespian, few actors in its history have had his career longevity. Keanu Reeves has continuously starred in top tier Hollywood movies despite various box office flops throughout the years.
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Keanu Reeves is perpetual star power personified. Everyone in Hollywood wants to work with him. Marvel Studios and Kevin Feige appear determined to find him a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Kevin Feige is quoted as saying:
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They talk to him for every single MCU film that is made! It is rumored that Keanu Reeves is being sought for a part in The Eternals. Negotiations may be going on right now. If you’d like to keep up to date on upcoming Marvel films you can follow @kevfeige
\nAnd, that may not be the only big-time Hollywood movie franchise that he might appear in.
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Those are Darth Bane’s words. According to Star Wars lore, Darth Bane created the Rule of Two. The Rule of Two says that there can be only two Sith at one time, a master and an apprentice. Where did Darth Bane get the inspiration for this rule? Darth Revan.
\nStar Wars fans are campaigning for Keanu to play the Darth Revan character in the upcoming Rogue One prequel series. Many people see him as the ideal person to play Revan. Darth Revan is considered to be one of the most famous names in the Star Wars universe.
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\nThe attack caused complete memory loss. He was given a brand new identity by the Jedi Council. Darth Revan then battled his old followers, defeated them, and redeemed himself. He attempted to assassinate the Sith Emperor but failed.
\nDarth Revan was then imprisoned and kept alive for three hundred years just so the Sith Emperor could feed on his strength. During this long imprisonment, Darth Revan was able to telepathically lessen the Sith Emperor’s hate and stall his plans.
\nThe complexity of the character and his backstory are the reasons why so many fans want Keanu Reeves to play Revan. There is an online petition by a fan to try to get Keanu the Darth Revan role. Not surprisingly there is another, older petition for Keanu Reeves to be named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year for 2019. At present, it has over 176,000 signatures.
\nThe series will be a trilogy, and the first film is scheduled for release on December 2022. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss will write the first movie.
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Back in 1989, Keanu Reeves co-starred in Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. In a blend of science fiction and comedy, two excellent (yet brain dead) dudes travel back in time to prepare a historical presentation. Despite the movie’s many shortcomings, it went on to become a bonafide cult classic.
\nIts success spawned a 1991 sequel, Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey. The film also inspired a comic book series and a Saturday morning cartoon. The success of the first film made Keanu Reeves a household name.
\nEarlier this year, his co-star Alex Winter posted an announcement video for the movie on his Instagram. Other than acting, he is also a producer. You can up to date with his work by following him @alxwinter.
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Bill & Ted Face the Music is the current title of the third, upcoming film in the series. It will be released on August 21, 2020, more than 30 years after the first Bill & Ted hit theaters.
\nThe plot centers around the duo attempting to finish a song. It has to be the greatest song ever written to align the planets and bring them into universal harmony. They are attempting to complete the song while dealing with everyday life and family problems.
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Keanu Reeves has somehow become a huge video game star. The success of the John Wick franchise led to him being featured in Fortnite. During a limited-time event, a John Wick’s skin was added to the game and a mode called Wick’s Bounty.
\nEarlier in June, during Microsoft’s Xbox E3 2019 it was announced that Keanu Reeves will be in CD Projekt Red’s next game. Cyberpunk 2077 is described as an open-world role-playing game set in the future. It is by far one of the most anticipated games (if not the most) of 2020. You can keep up with anything related to the upcoming game by following @cyberpunkgame, their official Instagram account.
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Did anyone honestly see all this unprecedented success coming from Keanu? Who would have thought that at 54 years old with what many consider serious acting limitations, he would be where he is at right now? Which is at an all-time career high. And, the uptrend may not be done just yet.
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\nNot everyone who chooses not to partake in alcohol is trying to beat an addiction, though it may be the first thing that comes to mind. In this health-savvy society, it’s clear that more people are concerned about what they are putting into their bodies.
\nAccording to the VOX article entitled The Goods, written by Nicole Fallert, international beer companies are well aware of the movement. Nicole Fallart quotes the brand manager of the US’ Heineken, Ashleigh Phelps, stating
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Fallert’s article also quotes the food and beverage manager of NYC’s Nymphaea, who speaks on behalf of the bar’s array of non-alcoholic elixirs.
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Getaway – Brooklyn, NY
\nMargaret Eby of the bbc.com article The Rise of the Sober Bar gets the lowdown on how Getaway was inspired. Co-owner Sam Thonis stated that the New York nightlife did not offer a place where entertainment did not involve alcohol consumption. It was not just Thonis that wanted an escape from the alcohol-driven nightlife
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Sans Bar – Austin, TX
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Chris Marshall is the man behind the dream. He himself has personally struggled in recovery. In a world where refraining from the drink is a social no-no, he has first handedly witnessed the importance of an alcohol-free destination.
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Notting Hill, London
\nShoreditch, London
\nCovenant Gardens, London
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\nSalway states that she wanted to offer people a healthy choice in a “sexy and cool” environment. She noticed that bars were not giving any healthy options, leading the health-conscious to find a better alternative. Salway says that going out in the 90’s was similar to “trashing the body,” and that was the accepted outcome of a night out.
\nToday, more people are looking to care for their body, not destroy it. Still, Salway has her red wine from time to time proclaiming she “does not intend to be evangelical” but less alcohol “…is really good for you.”
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Christopher Reed, founder of the Other Side sober bar found himself addicted to drugs and alcohol. At only 16 years old did he begin his path toward alcoholism and drug addiction.
\nAccording to the Northwest Herald, Reede had overdosed on more than one occasion eventually landing himself in a psychiatric ward. At 25 Reed attended his first Alcohol Anonymous meeting and it was all uphill from there.
\nLike many other sober bar owners, Reed realized there was no place to go that didn’t involve alcohol, or for that matter, drugs.
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More Sober Bar Spots
\n\nBrooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain, Carroll Gardens
\n\nClub Sober Juice Bar & Grill, Cleveland, OH
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Jennifer Gimenez
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Austin F. Cooper
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The evolution was in many ways sparked by bloggers, YouTubers and other content creators online known as influencers. The role of influencers is critical to the growth of the industry and is now a key marketing strategy for both game marketers and developers.
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\nInfluencers have risen to such levels of importance by embedding their personality into their content creatively, which is hard to do with traditional media. If a YouTube channel or small blog gradually becomes famous, the community grows with it.
\nInfluencers build and maintain a connection with their subscribers or readers and the building of this community eventually yields a lot of trust. By finding and using a presentation style their audience prefers influencers can bring together like-minded people that marketers can target.
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Where Can You Find Influencers?
\nSome of the gaming influencers have grown to become household names due to their impressive success. Still, you might have to hunt down others because you should not only target the biggest ones, but those that are most relevant.
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\n@PewDiePie, real name Felix Kjellberg, is a gaming influencer with the most subscribed channel of all. Other key influencers on the platform include KSI, Markiplier, Vanoss gaming, and others. The vast majority of channels specialize in a defined content format such as tutorials, reviews, competitive gaming, and game walkthroughs.
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YouTube might enjoy the widest reach with regards to gaming influencers, but other social networks too have a large enough impact that you should include them in your outreach. Instagram is the second largest platform. Many famous YouTubers are also active Instagram users.
\nIt is also a good idea to keep up with the largest gaming-related groups on Facebook and Reddit as well as following the top influencers on Twitter. Keep close watch on influencers that regularly earn upvotes or shares on Reddit.
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Gaming related publications such as magazines often publish reviews of new game titles along with previews of upcoming games. Others even publish walkthroughs along with other kinds of content. Getting write ups in leading publications such as Game Informer and PC Gamer is a great way to increase exposure.
\nOther publications to target include genre or platform specific ones such as the official Xbox magazine for Xbx games and Rock Paper Shotgun for PC games. Besides online magazines, it can be a good idea to reach out to the smaller and more specialized gaming blogs.
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It depends on the platform, but for any publisher or studio that plans to release a PC game, Steam is the top choice. It is thus one of the best places to reach out to gaming influencers. Steam curators are companies or individuals that help others discover interesting game titles by writing reviews and making recommendations. Just Good PC Games, PC Gamer, and Cynical Brit Gaming are some of the big names, but you will find many others that specialize in certain genres.
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Influencer marketing for games is an effective but time-consuming endeavor for promoting your product, but it is also worthwhile in the end. To use this strategy successfully, brands need to have a great product or at least one that shows a lot of promise. It is also important to reach out to the right influencers to work with and promote your brand.
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