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The Television Critics Association has announced the list of nominations for the 2018 TCA Awards, which will be presented in August. Unsurprisingly, the list includes plenty of familiar faces, like last year’s winners, Atlanta and The Handmaid’s Tale, as well as their respective stars, Donald Glover and Elisabeth Moss. This year, though, there are plenty of new faces, too, including HBO’s Barry, BBC America’s Killing Eve, Netflix’s Mindhunter, and Starz’ Counterpart....

We continue to learn more about what Apple has in store for the 2021 MacBook Pro update. As we detailed earlier, a hacker group called REvil is currently in the process of blackmailing Apple supplier Quanta. The group has released detailed documents showcasing the 2021 MacBook Pro logic board, including details and imagery of new ports. Reports from both Bloomberg and Ming-Chi Kuo had previously indicated that the new MacBook Pro models would add additional ports....

I was browsing through the comment sections of my previous blogs and I saw a recurring theme: a lot of you have days where you need to wrack your brains for Instagram content ideas. I feel you, folks. I have those days, too. There are moments where even the most savvy and creative among us get stuck for inspiration. To help break through the wall, here are 30 Instagram content ideas that are easy to customize for your brand....

SPOILERS AHEAD! When it comes to the world of comic books, a character can never truly die. Whether it be an alternate reality, time travel or any of a billion other plot conceits, there is always the possibility that your favorite hero or villain will live on to fight another day. Yet, this knowledge has rarely undermined the emotion inherent in some of the most unforgettable deaths in comic book history....

Considered to be one of Martin Scorsese’s best movies, The Wolf of Wall Street tells the semi-biographical story of Jordan Belfort who rose to prominence as a crooked stockbroker on Wall Street. Due to its frequent use of swearing and vulgar content, The Wolf of Wall Street was considered controversial at the time but was ultimately praised for its darkly comedic tone. So for those who enjoyed it, here are other movies like it on streaming services....

Mermaids are some of the most fascinating fantasy creatures. From their sparkling tails to their lives under the sea, they have been appealing for years and in a variety of ways. Some claim to have actually spotted these beauties, while most simply enjoy reading about them in books and watching them in shows and films. That being said, we thought we’d round up the best movies that focus on mermaids. There are super popular ones, such as Ariel’s story from Disney, and there are more obscure works, which may just end up on some readers’ must-watch lists....

1984 sucks. Not George Orwell’s classic 1948 book, of course, which Guardian readers voted the “definitive book of the 20th Century” and which recently returned to the best-seller list. We’re not referring to the highly influential film adaptation (not so coincidentally released in 1984) either, which returns in April to theaters across the U.S. for a special one-night screening. Rather, we’re referring to the reality of living in that totalitarian police-state dystopia, subjugated under Big Brother’s unblinking eye and forced to love it....

It’s hard to imagine what television was like before the tension and drama filled series of showrunner Shonda Rhimes came about. Starting with the premiere of Grey’s Anatomy in 2005, her dominance of programming on ABC grew almost overnight. With the introduction of more shows, including Private Practice, Scandal, and How to Get Away with Murder, Thursday nights have been dedicated to Shondaland programming. Although some her shows like Off the Map, The Catch, and Still Star-Crossed fell flat, her current programming continuously brings in viewers week after week....

Go4Computers has the 16GB iPhone 4S in black or white for $619 with free United States shipping— and tax in Florida only. They also ship internationally. That’s $30 off of Apple’s no contract price. Refurb iPhone 4S 16GB for $150 + free shipping, 32GB for $250, 64GB for $350 (9to5toys.com) 200,000 pre-orders later, China Telecom’s 130 million CDMA customers get access to the iPhone 4S today (9to5mac.com) Anyone got a catchy title for a creepy iPhone hand case?...

Released in 1994, the critically acclaimed and widely beloved film Forrest Gump remains one of the best films of the modern age of Hollywood and one of Tom Hanks’ most iconic roles. The film tells the story of the titular Forrest, who’s written off by many due to his low IQ, but he continually proves that he’s an extraordinary man through his key roles in major moments in history. Forrest’s kindness and compassion are the defining traits of his character, as well as his desire to contribute to changing history....

As one of the most popular reality shows of the past ten years, the History Channel’s Pawn Stars is still chugging along after more than 500 episodes. The show’s basic formula– which combines the best of Antique Roadshow with slightly sleazy Vegas hucksterism– is a bit shopworn, but it’s still a winner with the fans. The good folks at the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop (which is the actual name of the Pawn Stars shop) always seem to be willing to do almost anything for attention....

In the case of businesses, you want to know genuine organic mentions of your brand – both positive and negative. This is particularly important when somebody complains about your brand online. You can’t remedy a problem if you don’t know of its existence. Often all it takes to make somebody happy is a reply, where you recognize his or her concern. The problem with social media is that people are now accustomed to near instantaneous reply....

There was a time when movie posters were considered true works of art that not only generated interest for the film but also crafted stunning imagery. As the film industry has shifted and evolved (or devolved), the importance of the film poster has fallen to the wayside, giving way to Photoshopped monstrosities. Instead of getting well thought-out, beautifully designed film posters, the industry norm is now heavily air-brushed headshots that are passed off as one-sheets....

Professional wrestling is unique in the fact that it is an entire form of media that is controlled by a single man. Vince McMahon rules over the wrestling world and stamps out every pretender to his throne, using a mixture of ruthless business tactics and then hiring his enemies after they have been beaten down. The fate of the WWE rests in the hands of a seventy-two-year-old man who has taken more blows to the head than the average executive....

Now that the Season 9 finale of Shameless has aired, it seems like as good a time as any to go back into the show’s history and dissect the strongest and weakest episodes. We can learn a lot about the show’s previous triumphs and failures, even if they’re merely the opinion of a couple of unabashed Shameless-nerds on the internet. Doing this is one of the ways that we can tell if we’re still truly engaged with the series or have just gotten used to following the misadventures of the Gallaghers and their South Side neighbors....

They say that too many horror movies will rot your brain. Who says that? Moms and dads of the world, and other concerned types, mostly. Yes, there are few movie genres that generate quite as much scorn amongst the intellectuals and uninformed quite like horror. To be fair, their viewpoint is not entirely without merit. Over the years, horror movie viewers from all walks of life have had to endure a seemingly endless string of horror movies that are just plain…well, dumb....

If you grew up in the ’80s, there’s no other kid’s cartoon that makes you want to slide into some footie pajamas, sit cross-legged on the carpet, and pour yourself a bowl of sugary cereal more than ThunderCats. By blending elements of science-fiction, fantasy and fable, ThunderCats was pure childhood escapism, which went on to introduce a generation of children to the superhero mythos before many of us had ever picked up a comic book....

When the original Descendants movie came out in 2015, kids and grown-ups alike were blown away by the vibrant visuals, amazing choreography, and mesmerizing music. The movie follows the children of classic Disney villains and their lives on the Isle of the Lost, where the villains have been banished by Queen Belle and King Adam (aka the Beast), the rulers of the peaceful Auradon. That is, until Prince Ben invites some villain kids to attend his school....

The DC Extended Universe has had a rough start. It began in 2013, playing catch up to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe since day one. Since then, they’ve had a series of highs and lows (lots of lows). Movies like Wonder Woman and Aquaman have carried the DCEU, while old standbys like Brooding Bat and Overpoweredman have struck out. It’s been pivot after pivot for DC. Whether it be possible resets to the entire continuity, or weirdly basing like, half of their movies around Harley Quinn for some reason, DC has a lot going on....

Naturally there’s an element of sour grapes to these claims. Owned by Hutchison Telecom, 3 in the UK had complained that its efforts to carry the iPhone 3G on its network had been given short thrift by Apple management. In truth, the parent company has achieved iPhone 3G distribution deals in some territories, for example Macau. Speaking at a company event, 3’s indirect sales director Bernie O’Beirne said: “‘The iPhone is not on the right network, a handset is only as good as its operator,” saying Apple had picked the wrong partner....