SUPERNATURAL Stars Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki & Misha Collins Cover EW For The Final Time

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In an alternate timeline, we’d be just over a month away from the series finale of Supernatural, but unfortunately, due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, production on the final two episodes of the long-running series has been halted and the final seven episodes have all been postponed indefinitely.

While it’s not entirely clear when fans may get their chance to bid farewell to the Winchesters, Entertainment Weekly was able to get in a proper goodbye last August when they got together with Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins for the stars’ final EW cover shoot.

Despite the series often feeling like it could realistically go on forever, talks of a proper ending began at least three seasons ago, but it wasn’t until just last year that the longtime co-stars and real-life friends decided season fifteen would be their final ride. Ackles explains, “[Jared] and I were always married to the fact that we never wanted to go out with a diet version of what we had We wanted to have enough gas left in the tank to get us racing across the finish line. We didn’t want to limp across… It just kind of came together, so Jared and I sat down with Andrew and [co-showrunner] Bob [Singer] and talked about what it could look like and what were the different scenarios, and this one seemed like the best one.“

Collins adds, “We were in the end zone, and Andrew gave the rationale of, ‘We can stretch this to two or three years or we could go out with one really great final season,’ and that sounded like a really good note to end on and I think that’s ultimately what Jared and Jensen rallied around.“

The twenty-episode fifteenth and final season was formally announced in late March of last year, midway through production on season 14, and while it may have been official from that moment on, it still didn’t stop the boys from having their reservations about bringing the series to an end. 

“We had that moment where he and I both realized that we didn’t want it to end. It finally got to a point, ironically, where it was like, ‘I never want to leave this. I could do this until the day I die, and then if I get the choice when I’m dead, I’ll re-up!’ But you never want to be the last person at a party. We just knew. That’s not to say there haven’t been vacillations, but we all trust the decision that was made.“

To check out exclusive portraits from their final Entertainment Weekly cover shoot, head over HERE!

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SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME Star Zendaya Shares A New Look At Her DUNE Character, Chani

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Following today’s batch of Dune images, Zendaya (Spider-Man: Far From Home) has shared another official still via social media which gives us a new look at her character, the mysterious warrior Chani.

Chani is a member of the nomadic people known as the Fremen, who are indigenous to the desert planet Arrakis. She encounters Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and his mother Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) soon after they arrive, and eventually becomes the young royal’s love interest.

Here, we get a much better look at Chani’s blue-within-blue eyes (a side-effect of the spice) and her still-suit, which recycles the body’s water and allows for desert travel.

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Just in case you’re not too familiar with the Dune universe, you’ll find a breakdown of the main characters and who’ll be playing them along with some of today’s images below.

We don’t spoil any major events from the book, but if you’d rather go in knowing as little as possible, might be best to skip it!

To see all of the characters at once, simply click on the Next button below!

Paul Atreides

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Paul Atreides is the primary protagonist of Dune.

Born on the planet Caladan to Duke Leto Atreides I and his Bene Gesserit concubine Lady Jessica, Paul eventually travels to Arrakis and winds up becoming a Messiah-like figure to the desert planet’s indigenous people, The Fremen. There, he meets and falls in love with a Fremen warrior named Chani, and is forced to choose between settling down with her and embracing the terrifying destiny glimpsed in his spice-induced visions.

Paul will be played by Call Me By Your Name star Timothée Chalamet.

Chani Kynes

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Fremen warrior and Paul Areides’ love interest, Chani is the daughter of half-Fremen planetologist Liet Kynes.

When Paul arrives on Arrakis, Chani is serving under Stilgar as his right-hand woman but soon falls for the mysterious young newcomer – even though she remains wary of the powerful prescient visions they share.

Spider-Man: Far From Home‘s Zendaya will play Chani in Villeneuve’s film.

Lady Jessica Atreides

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Lady Jessica is the official concubine of Duke Leto Atreides I, and the mother of his son Paul. She is also a member of the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood, and possesses powerful abilities.

Upon arriving on Arrakis, Jessica is welcomed into the ranks of The Fremen along with her son, and eventually accepts the position of new Reverend Mother, despite being aware of the potentially catastrophic repercussions of this action.

Jessica will be played by Mission: Impossible – Fallout star Rebecca Ferguson.

Duke Leto Atreides I

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Paul’s father Leto Atreides I starts out as the ruler of the planet Caladan, but when The Emperor asks him to take control of Arrakis and oversee spice production there, he relocates to the planet known as Dune with his son and concubine, Jessica.

Leto is generally well liked and respected by all of his subjects for his even-handed and compassionate leadership style, but this also leads to jealousy among his fellow noblemen of the other Great Houses.

This take on Leto Atreides will be brought to life by Oscar Isaac (Star Wars: The Last Jedi, X-Men: Apocalypse).

Stilgar

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Stilgar Ben Fifrawi is the noble Naib (leader) of Sietch Tabr, a Fremen tribe of Arrakis, and one of Paul Atreides’ most loyal allies.

When Leto and his family relocate to Dune, Stilgar and his people are wary of their motives at first but soon come to view The Duke’s son Paul as the desert messiah of their ancient prophecies. Stilgar also strikes up a strong friendship with Duncan Idaho.

In Dune (2020), this character will be played by Javier Bardem (Skyfall, No Country for Old Men, Mother!).

Duncan Idaho

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Duncan Idaho is a skilled swordmaster loyal to House Atreides who helps to train Paul in various combat styles.

In the novel, Leto sends Duncan to Arrakis as an envoy to get a read on the nomadic Fremen population. While there, Idaho strikes up a friendship with Stilgar and ultimately winds up pledging dual allegiance to the Atreides and the Fremen leader.

Aquaman star Jason Momoa has been cast as this fan-favorite character.

Gurney Halleck

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The ruthless, but noble Warmaster for House Atreides, Gurney Halleck was one of Paul’s principal teachers along with Duncan during his early years on Caladan.

An exceptionally skilled warrior, Gurney is described as “an ugly lump of a man” in the source material, which may suggest that the actor who’ll be playing him, Josh Brolin, will be undergoing a slight transformation for the role.

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Rosario Dawson Comments On Ahsoka Tano Reports: “I’m Very Excited For That To Be Confirmed”

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Rosario Dawson (Daredevil, Sin City) has commented on recent reports that she’s joined the cast of The Mandalorian Season 2 for the first time, and while she stops just short of fully confirming the news, it sounds like she’s simply a little hesitant to jump the gun ahead of some kind of official announcement.

During an interview with Variety, Dawson joked that she “will just retire” and go into politics as along as she gets to be a part of her two favorite franchises, Star Trek and Star Wars. Of course, the possibility of her bringing life to Ahsoka in the galaxy far, far away was then brought up.

“That’s not confirmed yet but when that happens, I will be very happy. I’m very excited for that to be confirmed at some point,” she said, adding it would be “a million and one percent because of the fans.”

The trades were fairly confident that Dawson had signed on for a role in the live-action Star Wars series back when the news first broke, but they seemed less certain that she’ll be playing Tano. is it possible that the Briarpatch star will bring life to a different character? We’ll just have to wait and see.

As for the final frontier, Rosario says she’d “be happy to be a background Romulan or Vulcan,” but seems to have her sights set on playing a female take on Q!

“I mean it would be great ‘cause then I could jump on ‘Discovery.’ I could be on ‘Picard.’ I just want to be with Jean-Luc Picard,” said the self-proclaimed Trekkie.

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Robert Iger Retakes The Helm Of The Walt Disney Company Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

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After postponing his retirement four times since 2013, former Disney CEO Robert Iger finally decided to step down from his post this past February, fully anticipating a smooth transition from CEO to executive chairman as he gradually passed the torch to his successor Robert Chapek.

However, things didn’t quite go according to plan, as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged the globe and effectively shut down the world indefinitely.

With the pandemic not expected to subside anytime in the near future, Disney has been among the biggest, if not the biggest, media corporation to be devastated by the public health crisis and subsequent economic shutdown, delaying multiple theatrical releases and closing all film & TV productions, theme parks, cruises and more for the foreseeable future.

As the summer swiftly approaches and the bubble of uncertainty seemingly expanding by the minute, The New York Times has confirmed this week that the House of Mouse has turned back to the beloved Iger for guidance through this most troubling of times, and Iger himself has since confirmed that he is indeed back to the running the ship. 

Despite his hopes to leave the company on top, especially after the year he just had, Iger realized quickly that the vast scope of this global emergency would require a more steadied hand to lead the way. He tells NYT, “A crisis of this magnitude, and its impact on Disney, would necessarily result in my actively helping Bob [Chapek] and the company contend with it, particularly since I ran the company for 15 years!” 

Disney is reportedly in dire straits at the moment, and as of April 19, will have already furloughed an estimated 73,000 employees out of their total employee count of 223,000. That figure is also expected to increase in the coming weeks. 

Along with reassuming his previous responsibilities, Iger will also begin to focus on Disney post-pandemic, determining what it will look like and how it may operate moving forward. He’s already had discussions about ending a variety of expensive television practices, including advertising upfronts and producing pilots for shows that may not air, and has also had talks about potentially reopening with less office space and fewer employees. 

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SPIDER-MAN Director Sam Raimi Confirms He Will Helm DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS

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Shortly after it was revealed that Scott Derrickson had walked away from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness over “creative differences,” we learned from the trades that Marvel Studios was eyeing Sam Raimi to take charge of the sequel. While it did already sound like a done deal, the filmmaker himself has now confirmed that he’ll be in the director’s chair. 

During a recent interview with ComingSoon.net, Raimi mentioned working on the movie, and reflected on the Spider-Man 2 Easter Egg which actually referenced the Sorcerer Supreme. 

“I loved Doctor Strange as a kid, but he was always after Spider-Man and Batman for me, he was probably at number five for me of great comic book characters,” the director explained. “He was so original, but when we had that moment in Spider-Man 2 I had no idea that we would ever be making a Doctor Strange movie, so it was really funny to me that coincidentally that line was in the movie.

“I gotta say I wish we had the foresight to know that I was going to be involved in the project,” he concluded.

It’s definitely good to know that Strange was in Raimi’s top five as a kid, and it’s fair to say that his love of the character will go a long way in making Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness a must-see. For those of you who may not remember, the Easter Egg he’s referring to here came when Ted Raimi’s Ted Hoffman suggests naming Otto Octavius “Doctor Strange.”

J. Jonah Jameson was quick to point out that the name was taken, and fans are now hoping that the hero’s trip through the Multiverse will take him to the world inhabited by Tobey Maguire’s wall-crawler.

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alternate realities we want to see in Doctor Strange 2!

10. Marvel Zombies

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness won’t be a full-blown horror movie, but it is expected to include elements of one. With that in mind, how cool would it be to be a visit to a world which has been ravaged by the Marvel Zombies?

If Nightmare is indeed the lead villain, then visiting a twisted universe like this one makes perfect sense. Plus, the likes of Captain America and Iron Man could return to the MCU without “retired” Avengers like Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. reprising the roles because, well, they’re undead zombies!

Visually, this would be really cool, and unlike anything else we’ve ever seen in this shared world.

9. Thanos’ New World

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Remember how at the end of Avengers: Endgame Thanos planned to use the Infinity Stones to create new universe where no one would remember what he had done? Well, while Iron Man’s sacrifice managed to stop that from becoming the new norm, there must be at least one timeline where his plan came to fruition. 

Visiting an “idyllic” universe ruled over by the Mad Titan – who would no doubt viewed as a God – could be a lot of fun, and something that shows Strange what might have been had he not given Tony Stark that hint which resulted in him making the ultimate sacrifice.

Marvel Studios could take a reality like this to some truly twisted places, especially if we were to learn that what Thanos created wasn’t the paradise he imagined. After all, as many fans have argued, surely even a universe with half as many inhabitants would eventually run into the same problems as the old one?
 

8. 2099

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The 2099 Universe is mostly known for Spider-Man, but there are plenty of interesting alternate takes on our favourite heroes and villains in that timeline, and who wouldn’t want to see where the MCU is almost 80 years from now? 

Whether it’s the new Hulk, Thor, or even Doom, it would be very cool getting a glimpse at the future. Yes, the highlight would obviously be seeing Spider-Man 2099, but Marvel Studios could easily reinvent this timeline to their own liking, and it would be a neat Easter Egg for comic book fans. 

Marvel Studios could even use this to drop some hints about the future of this shared world…
 

7. Old Man Logan

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We’re happy to admit that the chances of us seeing Wolverine in a movie like Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness are slim, but the Old Man Logan timeline isn’t necessarily off the table.

Whether it’s seeing that freaky version of The Hulk that Mark Millar and Steve McNiven came up with or a world where Earth’s Mightiest Heroes were decimated by a massive team of villains, this bleak alternate future is one with plenty of potential…that James Mangold’s Logan failed to explore. 

Honestly, though, we would definitely be hoping for at least a nod to Wolverine, even if it’s a shadowy figure wearing the hat and coat the hero donned in the comic books. 
 

6. Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man Universe

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Had Sam Raimi not replaced Scott Derrickson as the director of the Doctor Strange sequel, we wouldn’t have even thought about suggesting this. However, with the Spider-Man trilogy helmer working on this film, there’s surely no way we won’t meet up with Tobey Maguire’s Peter Parker again, right? 

Disney’s deal with Sony Pictures means Spidey is going to appear in a future MCU movie, but who said it has to be the version of the web-slinger played by Tom Holland? 

Even if it’s a cameo as brief as The Watchers in Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2, this would be nothing short of spectacular, and just like Brandon Routh’s Superman in Crisis on Infinite Earths, we’d love to know what became of this Spider-Man after he beat Venom and Sandman in Spider-Man 3. 
 

5. Days Of Future Past

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Yes, this is another X-Men related future, and yes, we still don’t know when those mutants will make their debut in the MCU! However, there’s no reason this desolate future couldn’t factor into this highly anticipated sequel in some way, shape, or form.

“Days of Future Past” received some representation in Bryan Singer’s movie, but an argument could be made that it didn’t really do this timeline justice. Strange landing on a world full of internment camps, only to find himself surrounded by massive robot Sentinels, would be a cool nod that fans of the source material would definitely be able to get on board with. 

Plus, if Strange gains some prior knowledge of what could become of mutants in the MCU, that automatically gives the Sorcerer Supreme a potentially very exciting role in their emergence. 
 

4. Earth-616

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There are a lot of fun suggestions here but, honestly, this one would be a dream come true. 

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige is a huge comic book fan, and seeing Strange arrive on an Earth strikingly similar to his own, albeit with some key differences would be epic. Marvel Studios would have to pull out all the stops in terms of cameos, but just imagine seeing Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner, and more in their classic costumes!

Strange bursting into Avengers Mansion and facing off with the team would be a moment that could even rival that spectacular illusion sequence in last year’s Spider-Man: Far From Home. 
 

3. Otherworld

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is already looking like a very busy movie, but if Sam Raimi can find room for one more, than we would definitely be 100% on board with that. 

Otherworld is the subconscious of the British Isles, and a small otherdimensional planetary body which is the home of all magic. With that in mind, it’s definitely somewhere the Sorcerer Supreme should visit, and him meeting Captain Britain would be a long-overdue, much appreciated surprise.

It might be hard to squeeze in, but Otherworld and Captain Britain would be effective additions.
 

2. DC Extended Universe

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This is total wishful thinking, but stick with us a second! The Marvel Comics Universe frequently finds tongue in cheek ways to reference their Distinguished Competition (and vice versa), so Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness could potentially do the same. 

Sadly, we’re not expecting someone like Grant Gustin to show up as the Flash, but Strange could very easily reference coming face to face with a Caped Crusader, Man of Steel, and Scarlet Speedster. 

This is by no means essential, but it would be a blast, and something that would both take full advantage of the premise of alternate Earths and give comic book fans a moment to talk a lot about. 
 

1. Spider-Verse

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This is admittedly unlikely, but assuming we’re going to take a trip through the Multiverse, is it really outside the ream of possibility that the Sorcerer Supreme could pass by the Spider-Verse? 

Even if it’s a blink and you’ll miss it shot of Benedict Cumberbatch becoming an animated character as he passes by a countless number of different realities, it would be incredibly rewarding for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness to pay homage to this Oscar-winning animated adventure.

Plus, we’re pretty sure Sony would be happy with some free promotion ahead of the sequel! 
 

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A QUIET PLACE Director John Krasinski Rumored To Have Taken A Virtual Meeting With Marvel Studios

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Could we see John Krasinski direct or star (or both) in an upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe project? Geeks Worldwide reports that the A Quiet Place filmmaker recently took a virtual meeting with Marvel Studios, and a “multitude of projects” were said to be discussed.

Krasinski and Kevin Feige both said that they’d like to work together in recent interviews after being asked about the huge swell of online support for the former Office actor to play Reed Richards in a Fantastic Four reboot, so if they did have a little chat, it wouldn’t exactly be a massive surprise.

We have no way of knowing if the Mr. Fantastic role was even brought up, of course, but we do know that Krasinki is well aware that he’s a strong fan-favorite choice for the part, and has admitted that he would be interesting in portraying the character.

Marvel has yet to officially announce that a Fantastic Four reboot is even close to entering development, but this wouldn’t be the first time the studio settled on a cast member for a project that didn’t have a full creative team in place.

There are plenty of other possibilities, of course, and this is very much a rumor for the time being. What do you guys think? Would you be on board with John Krasinski as Reed Richards? Let us know in the usual place.

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BOOM! Studios Signs First-Look Deal With Netflix For Live-Action And Animated Projects

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BOOM! Studios, the publisher behind best-selling Eisner Award-winning comic book franchises such as Lumberjanes, Something is Killing the Children, Once & Future, and Mouse Guard, has signed a two-year TV first look deal with Netflix for live action and animated series.

This deal will give the streaming giant access to the largest library of controlled comic book IP outside of Marvel and DC.

“BOOM! characters are innately special, they’re colorful, diverse and varied and their stories have the power to ignite something in all of us,” said Brian Wright, Vice President, Original Series at Netflix. “We can’t wait to bring these stories from the page to the screen to fans in every corner of the world.”

“We generate 20+ new original series a year and are thrilled to partner with a streamer that is as prolific as we are,” added company CEO and Founder Ross Richie. “BOOM!’s unique partnership model benefits creators by positioning them to be packaged with high-end directors, screenwriters, and producers. We’re thrilled to continue our track record of translating our best-selling award-winning library with the best TV talent in the business but now with the undisputed leader of the new streaming era.”

No specific titles are mentioned as being in development, but BOOM! has revealed that it currently has close to 20 movies and TV shows in the works.

Which BOOM! Studios properties would you most like to see adapted for Netflix? Let us know in the comments.

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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Director James Gunn Ranks The IRON MAN And THOR Movies

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Sonic The Hedgehog actor Ben Schwartz took to Twitter to discuss specific trilogy rankings, including Back to the Future and Indiana Jones, and GOTG director James Gunn replied with some rankings of his own.

You can see his response in the tweet below.

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) April 13, 2020

Iron Man being the first pick is probably something most fans would agree with. It’s the movie that started it all, and it did so with high quality writing, acting, and directing. Ragnarok, which is also generally considered to the best Thor movie, was Gunn’s first pick, while Thor: The Dark World waddled in at last place. Again, most people would probably agree. 

Along with his Iron Man and Thor rankings, Gunn added the American Pie series as well as The Bourne movies. It’s cool to see that the director keeps up with the other Marvel films. Even though it’ll be a long time from now, we’ll all be ranking his three Guardians of the Galaxy movies from best to worst in much the same way at some point.

What do you think about James Gunn’s list? How does your ranking of the Iron Man and Thor films compare? Leave your thoughts down below!

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Disney Moves SOUL From June To November And RAYA & THE LAST DRAGON To March, 2021

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Disney has now delayed the theatrical releases of two of its upcoming animated features. Pixar’s “existential animated adventure” Soul has moved from its original June 19 release to November 20, 2020, while original fantasy film Raya and the Last Dragon has been pushed from November 25, 2020 until March 12, 2021.

This means that the untitled live-action Disney movie that was scheduled for Nov. 20 of next year has now been removed from the studio’s slate altogether.

Disney shuffled the release calendar for most of its upcoming films (Mulan to July 24, Black Widow Nov. 7, and Eternals to February of 2021) last month, and with Soul now joining them, there won’t be a major movie hitting theaters until the end of July.

These delays were pretty much inevitable given the current climate, and it’s clear that the major studios expect things to get back on track anytime soon. Even when restrictions are lifted and theaters are given the go-ahead to reopen, it’s going to take a while for the public to trust large gatherings enough to return to packed-out cinemas. It’s a shame, but better to be safe than sorry.

How have you guys been coping with quarantine? Drop us a comment in the usual place.

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