'Anne of Green Gables' Star Jonathan Crombie Dies at 48

Canadian actor Jonathan Crombie, known to legions of fans as Gilbert Blythe in the CBC version of "Anne of Green Gables," died April 15 of a reported brain hemorrhage. He was 48.

Crombie was plucked from relative obscurity to play Blythe in the CBC miniseries, based on the novels by Lucy Maud Montgomery, which launched in 1985 and starred Megan Follows as the titular orphan. He reprised the part in 1987 for the "Anne of Avonlea" TV movie, in 1992 on the spinoff series "Avonlea," and in 2000 for another movie, "Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story."

In addition to that iconic role, Crombie was a well-known stage and improv performer, especially in his native Canada, and he also starred in a Broadway staging of the musical "The Drowsy Chaperone" in 2006. His most recent television credit was a guest-starring role this year on CBS drama "The Good Wife."

Kevin Sullivan, the producer of the "Anne" miniseries and movies, called Crombie's death "a devastating tragedy," and said the actor mirrored his onscreen alter ego in many ways.

"I think for legions of young women around the world who fell in love with the 'Anne of Green Gables' films, Jonathan literally represented the quintessential boy next door, and there were literally thousands of women who wrote to him over the years who saw him as a perfect mate," Sullivan said in an interview with the CBC. " ... In reality, Jonathan was as generous, as kind, as sensitive and as ambitious, in some ways, as the character he came to be identified with."

Crombie's sister, Carrie Crombie, told CBC that a "huge, wonderful celebration of life" would be planned for the late actor sometime in the next few weeks.

[via: CBC]

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What's New on Netflix, TV, Digital, and DVD/Blu-ray This Week: April 20 - April 26

At a loss for what to watch this week? From new DVDs and Blu-rays, to what's streaming on Netflix, we've got you covered.

New on DVD and Blu-ray

"Taken 3"
On April 21st, Liam Neeson goes full fugitive when Bryan Mills is falsely accused of a murder that hits close to him. Cue those "particular set of skills," once again! Forest Whitaker, Famke Janssen, and Maggie Grace co-star. Check out this exclusive DVD clip:

"The Walking Deceased"
This is exactly what it sounds like -- a spoof of zombie films and the AMC show "The Walking Dead." If you're a hardcore zombie, fan it could be fun. Then again, it was absolutely trashed by critics, so watch at your own risk.

"Cake"
Jennifer Aniston earned raves for this drama, which had a digital release earlier in April. Now you can get it on DVD/Blu-ray, with featurette extras including "The Many Layers of Cake: Learning to Live Again" and "The Icing on the Cake: Meet the Cast."

TV Worth Watching

"The Americans" (Wednesday on FX at 10 p.m. EST)
The Season 3 finale of FX's stellar spy drama airs on April 22. Episode 13, "March 8, 1983," follows Elizabeth and Paige on a treacherous trip, Philip turning to an unlikely source for solace, and Stan's plan to save Nina taking an interesting turn.

"Vikings" (Thursday on History at 10 p.m. EST)
History's under-appreciated series ends its third season with Episode 10, "The Dead," on April 23. Watch Ragnar and his Vikings take a daring chance in their last chance to take Paris.

"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" (Sunday on Fox at 8:30 p.m. EST)
Fox's breakout comedy returns on April 26 after more than a month off screen. In "AC/DC," Jake is forced to take some time off to rest, and Holt and Rosa try to avoid intimate conversation during a double-date.

New on Netflix

"Sons of Anarchy"
Watch the seventh and final season of FX's drama on Netflix to see what happened to Charlie Hunnam's Jax, Katey Saga's Gemma and company.

"A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night"
Have you ever seen a black-and-white Iranian vampire Western with a feminist edge? Here's your chance. This art-house horror romance has a 96 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Give it a shot.

"A Night With the Stars: The Science of Doctor Who"
How much scientific credibility is there in the cult hit "Doctor Who"? Find out when noted physicist Brian Cox joins Matt Smith and other stars to delve into the topic.

New Video on Demand, Rental Streaming, and Digital Only

"Selma" (iTunes)
The 2015 Best Picture Oscar nominee, and winner of Best Original Song, won't be out on DVD or Blu-ray until May 5, but it's available on iTunes starting April 21. David Oyelowo stars as Martin Luther King Jr. and Tom Wilkinson as President Lyndon B. Johnson.

"Citizenfour" (iTunes)
Laura Poitras's film, following Edward Snowden and the NSA surveillance scandal, won the Best Documentary Feature at the 2015 Oscars. Watch it on iTunes starting April 24.

"Girls" and "Looking" (Digital HD)
Two HBO shows will be available for Digital HD download starting April 20: "Girls" Season 4 and "Looking" Season 2, aka the last season. HBO is giving "Looking" a final chapter as a special, but there will be no Season 3. "Girls," on the other hand, will return for Season 5 in 2016.

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The New 'Jurassic World' Trailer Is Crazy Awesome

Well, if you weren't already pee-your-pants excited for "Jurassic World," that is about to change with the release of the brand new, "global" trailer for the sequel (the fourth in the franchise), opening June 12^th. This trailer is insane, finally giving us a look at the new super predator (the Indominus Rex), B.D. Wong's return to the franchise (quietly sinister geneticist alert), and Jake Johnson as what we can only assume is some kind of computer nerd (that mustache though). If you're purposefully been keeping yourself out of the loop on "Jurassic World," then you probably shouldn't watch this trailer, but if you are a fan of dinosaur-filled mayhem, well, get ready - the park is open.

What makes this trailer such a sensation is the way that it really establishes just how wrong things are going to go. Again, the trailer focuses a lot on Owen Grady (Chris Pratt), a wise-cracking dinosaur tamer. Bryce Dallas Howard is Claire Dearing, the park operations manager and Grady's former flame. "Corporate thought genetic modification could up the wow factor," she explains. "They're dinosaurs -wow enough?" Grady shoots back. Then it's almost all about this new monster: she killed her brother, clawed out her tracking implant, kills countless security personnel, communicates with other dinosaurs, and generally makes life a living hell for all those nice tourists visiting the island. (Apparently getting off the island is a big problem, Vincent D'Onofrio's security chief explains that "You've got 20,000 people, you've got no more boats, and you don't have enough guns.") Cue Pratt taking control of his raptors and going after the big bad beast. And if that wasn't enough the trailer ends with a water dinosaur coming out of the water and eating a pterodactyl. Truly, we live in an amazing age.

Producer Steven Spielberg certainly went out on a limb choosing Colin Trevorrow, whose previous film was the micro-budgeted "Safety Not Guaranteed," to helm a project of this immense scale and scope, but it looks like the gamble paid off. (I mean did you see Jake Johnson's mustache?) No film in the franchise had successfully recreated the original's potent mixture of awe and terror... Until, it seems, "Jurassic World." We can't wait.

"Jurassic World" opens on June 12^th.

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The New 'Fantastic Four' Trailer Is Pretty Fantastic

The first teaser for Fox's expensive reboot of Marvel's "Fantastic Four," was all about mystery and atmosphere. It was intriguing and atmospheric, and certainly hooked those of us who appreciate a less-is-more approach, but we're about to enter the summer movie murder-dome; it's time to show off the goods or get out of the race. And the goods are certainly on display in this new trailer for "Fantastic Four," which beams into cinemas in August.

This new trailer sets up the basic premise more clearly: a group of daring scientist adventurers travels to an alternate dimension, get doused with radiation, and return home with superpowers. Reed Richards (Miles Teller) can stretch, Sue Storm (Kate Mara) can turn invisible and has force fields, Johnny Storm (Michael B. Jordan) can light on fire and fly and Ben Grimm (Jamie Bell) turns into a rocky monster known as The Thing. (Also, Victor Domashev (Toby Kebbell) gets zapped and turns bad. (Honestly plot specifics are still a little fuzzy.) The main threat seems to be that their doorway to another dimension has been left open, which will undoubtedly cause certain problems for those us on earth. So they've got to team up and get super-heroic!

"Fantastic Four" was directed by Josh Trank, who helmed the low-budget, found-footage superhero romp "Chronicle," and you can tell that he accomplishes a kind of tactile earthiness to something that could have gotten very silly very quickly. It's also nice that it's punctuated with moments of humor, since the first trailer was almost uncomfortably solemn. Other thoughts: The Thing looks great, as does Kate Mara's hair, and hey, it's Reg E. Cathey as Dr. Franklin Storm! That is so, so awesome!

"Fantastic Four" lights up on August 7^th.

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Recap of 'Revenge' Season 4 Episode 20: Burn

There's so much plotting and scheming going on in "Revenge," we don't know how these people have time to eat lobster rolls and bury bodies. This week, Victoria Grayson and Margaux LeMarchal plotted to take down Emily Thorne, and the results were explosive -- in the most literal way possible. Check out Moviefone's recap to find out who died, who was diagnosed with a fatal illness, and who's moving to L.A.!

Victoria Makes A Fatal Decision

The press is destroying Victoria's life thanks to Emily, so she teams up with Margaux and Louise Ellis to salvage what's left of her reputation. Of course, Margaux hates Louise with a fiery passion (probably because she tried to murder her in a steam room), but they're forced to work together after Victoria gets punched in the stomach by a hooded figure in a parking lot (as ya do).

Margaux's plan is simple: to invite the Feds to Victoria's hotel and use the hard drive from Nolan's computer to expose Emily's lies. But please, Em's one step ahead as usual. She stages a fire at Victoria's hotel and easily steals the hard drive, causing Victoria to have a total psychotic break. This former Hamptons' Matriarch just can't even anymore, so she decides to end her war with Em once and for all -- by killing herself. In a truly shocking moment, Victoria changes into a sparkly red dress, breaks into Emily's house, and literally blows the entire place up while sitting in her throne. Is she dead? Only time will tell, but not even Victoria is fire-proof.

Jack Leaves On A Jet Plane, Don't Know When He'll Be Back Again



Jack Porter has so many feelings these days, most of which have to do with his unrequited love for Emily. Unfortunately, Em's dating Officer Ben Hunter -- but she decides to take a break from their relationship because she has so much on her plate (read: he's extremely needy). You'd think Jack would take this opportunity to once again declare his love for Emily, but instead he decides to pack up his bags and move to Los Angeles. Huh?!



Before you start sobbing hysterically and screaming "Jaaaaaack," know this: Nolan gives Emily a pep talk and convinces her that she's actually in love with her childhood bestie (awkward side note: Ben hears their entire conversation). The bad news is that she doesn't make it to the airport in time to stop Jack, and instead she's greeted by Mason Treadwell, who basically spends ten minutes making her feel terrible about herself.

Nolan Finds Love, David Makes A Shocking Announcement

Nolan and his new social worker boyfriend, Tony, are getting pretty chummy -- but Louise is intent on ruining their relationship. She shows up to a charity event to humiliate her ex-hubby and his new man, but don't worry -- Tony forgives and forgets! Frankly, it's great to see Nolan so happy. Especially when everyone else is, you know, exploding.

In other news, David and his facial hair have been spending a lot of time with Stevie (aka Jack Porter's mom), and he breaks some unexpected news to her during their bonding session: he has lymphoma. David doesn't tell Emily about his diagnosis, so expect that emotional bombshell to drop sometime in the coming weeks.

And now for some burning questions....

1. Is David Clarke going to die? Because there doesn't seem to be any narrative reason the show's writers would give him cancer, unless they're planning to kill him off.

2. Is Jack being written off "Revenge"? If he doesn't come back from L.A. to declare his love for Emily yet again, life as we know it will never be the same.

3. Is Victoria dead -- or is this yet another fake out? What. Is. Happening.

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'Game of Thrones' Recap: Dany's Stark Mistake, Jon and Arya's New Names

Drogon the dragon returned at the end of "Game of Thrones" Season 5, Episode 2, "The House of Black and White," just in time for almost everyone else to abandon their Mhysa. Everyone saw justice as black and white this week, with a lack of common ground causing problems for leaders from The Wall (congrats, Jon Lord Commander Snow?) down to Dorne and across to Meereen. Oh, Dany. You're going to regret that call.



Daenerys Targaryen is the mother of dragons, but can't tame them. She wants to be a good ruler but what's fair and what's right? "The House of Black and White" was like Ned and Robb Stark all over again -- especially Robb, when he killed an ally for killing an enemy to try and make a point about justice to allies who only ended up abandoning him. This week, Dany killed one of her own allies in a heartbreaking scene that led to her "children" literally hissing at their "mother" in fury. (Someone should make a gif of that hissing. Just sayin', it's a great way to offer commentary.) No one, except maybe Ser Barristan, will be on Dany's side for that call. Meanwhile, Jon Snow was *thisclose* to getting his lifelong dream of being Jon Stark. He could take back Winterfell from the repulsive Boltons. He could rule the north and help bring peace. Instead, he's the new Lord Commander of the Night's Watch. It's a powerful role too, but not the one he wanted, and almost exactly half of his own people are livid that he's in that position. His life just got a lot harder.



Also having a tough time - Brienne of Tarth, who cannot catch a break with the Stark girls. If Jon had said yes to being a Stark, he could connect with Sansa and they could rebuild Winterfell together. Oh well. Honor and duty win, as it would for Ned too.





Speaking of Starks, another one may be dropping the name. Arya went to Braavos and kind of reunited with an old friend, only that friend now wants her to become "No One." Can Arya do that, when she's so tied to the person who, whenever there's a quiet moment, goes back to reciting her list of people to kill?



Cersei is still on Arya's list of people to kill, and she's busy trying to protect her daughter in Dorne and putting "sycophants" on "the king's" council. She does not have her own uncle's backing, and few people are left on her side too. No ruler is having an easy time right about now, including Prince Doran down in Dorne, who is facing pressure to go to war with the Lannisters over his dead brother, Oberyn. He doesn't want war, but will his own people just push him aside to get their own way? That's a question for several leaders right about now.



Read on for a full recap of Episode 2:



Opening credits: The map takes us to King's Landing, The Eyrie, Winterfell, The Wall, Braavos, Meereen. Why not Dorne?



Arya in Braavos

GoT first took us to Braavos last season when Stannis went asking for money from the Iron Bank of Braavos. This place is like Venice with all the waterways. This time Arya sails through the giant legs and heads to The House of Black and White. She says she's not afraid, but maybe she should be. She knocks on the door and the man who answers is a stranger to us. He says there's no one there by the name Jaqen H'ghar. "Please. I've crossed the Narrow Sea. I have nowhere else to go." "You have everywhere else to go." Burn! Shut out, Arya sits down and repeats her list of name. It's shorter now. Cersei. Walder Frey. The Mountain. Meryn Trant. A night passes. Nothing happens. She throws her valar morghulis coin into the water and walks away.



Pod & Brienne meet Sansa & Petyr

Pod and Brienne head to a tavern and Pod sees Petyr Baelish and dark-haired Sansa Stark sitting on the other side. It's a small world after all (and a new one from the book). Apparently Sansa's dark look doesn't disguise her too well. Sansa asks about the raven scroll that Petyr got last week. "My marriage proposal has been accepted." Uh oh, what proposal? He doesn't tell us, or Sansa, yet. Pod points out to Brienne that Sansa is over there. There are too many knights for them to take on. Brienne approaches and introduces herself, says she gave Catelyn Stark her word that she would protect Sansa. Petyr does a good job of discrediting Brienne and Sansa is still impressionable. Plus, that stupid "murdered by a shadow" story keeps coming back to bite Brienne. The Stark girls keep shutting her down. Sansa saw her at Joffrey's wedding, and now tells her to leave. Dang it. If only Sansa knew who to trust. Then again, Arya didn't either. Brienne gets pissed, and she and Pod are followed through the woods, then get separated. Pod, who has the worst luck ever, is dropped from his horse into the water, but Brienne shows up to save him. They are a team. But where will they go now? Pod points out that both Stark girls rejected her protection, so maybe she's free from her vow. But Brienne knows Sansa is not safe with Littlefinger.



Jaime has a new mission

Cersei got a message/threat from Dorne. Myrcella, Jaime and Cersei's daughter, is down in Dorne surrounded by people who hate the Lannisters. (Can't blame them, although props to Cersei for that "smirking whore" diss to Margaery.) No missions ever tend to go well, but now Jaime is going to go to Dorne to bring Myrcella home. She's promised to Prince Doran's son, so it's not going to be easy to get her back. Jaime won't bring an army, but he won't be going alone... He should find Brienne and Pod. This is a better mission for them.



Bronn dumps Lollys for Jaime

Remember how Bronn got engaged to Lollys Stokeworth on his attempt to rise to the top? Well, now we see them taking a stroll on the shore. She prattles on about wedding plans and Bronn just skips stones on the water. He couldn't care less, although he's still planning to take down the older sister, who stands to inherit. "I've been all over the world and if there's one thing I've learned it's that meanness comes around." Yep, Joffrey would agree. They see someone on the wall and it's "Jaime f--kin' Lannister." The bromance is back! Jaime makes Bronn an offer he can't refuse -- promising Lollys to someone else, and promising Bronn a better girl with a better castle, after he helps Jaime with a certain task as far south as south goes. Speaking of south...



The snakes are angry

Our first actual visit to Dorne! We see Ellaria Sand (Oberyn's lady love, 'memba?) down in Dorne, she's watching Myrcella and her betrothed, Trystane Martell. She's pissed at Prince Doran for doing nothing when his own brother was murdered. Prince Doran argues that Oberyn wasn't murdered, he died in trial by combat. He will bury his brother, but not go to war the way she and the Sand Snakes (Oberyn's daughters) want. Ellaria is furious that Oberyn is dead and the Lannister girl skips around breathing their air: "Let me send her to Cersei one finger at a time." Prince Doran says, "We do not mutilate little girls for vengeance," not while he's in charge. But how long will that be? She leaves him with that threat. His captain makes a motion like "cut her head off?" but Prince D says no. More mercy.



Daario and Grey Worm

The Unsullied are marching in the streets of Meereen and Daario tells Grey Worm the Unsullied are too conspicious. His own Second Sons blend in better. They bust into a room but see nothing. Daario makes a point about the helpfulness of fear; Grey Worm has forgotten fear and forgotten how to hide when you're afraid. Daario finds someone in a wall. He's a good warrior, you have to give him that, but he's ruthless.



Council meeting - execution or trial?

They found a Son of the Harpy mask in the room, so they know the guy Daario and Grey Worm found was a member. Former slave Mossador argues that the Harpy man should be killed, he wants to put a collar back on all of their necks. Dany says it would indeed send a message. Ser Barristan counsels restraint, that this man may know something valuable. Daario says he already "questioned" him. Hizdahr zo Loraq asks why this man would want to bring back slavery. Dany wonders if maybe it makes him feel better to know there's someone lower. Mossador says they pay him, great families pay poor men to do it for them. Ser Barristan said the man should get a fair trial to teach the people of Meereen a better way. Mossador said here mercy and fair trial mean nothing to the great families. All they know is blood. Dany now has to make a decision. Ser Barristan brings up the Mad King. When the people rose against him, he set the castles aflame and murdered sons in front of the fathers. He burned them with wildfire and laughed as they screamed. "And his efforts to stamp out dissent led to a rebellion that killed every Targaryen except two." She said she's not her father, but Barristan argues that her father gave his enemies the justice he thought they deserved, and each time it made him feel more powerful and right, until the very end. She says she will not have the Son of the Harpy executed without a fair trial. So he convinced her. But this is not Westeros, and even in Westeros we've seen how that kind of justice in a time of crisis can backfire. If only Ser Jorah were here... or Tyrion. Or Varys. Ser Barristan should not be the only voice from Westeros, since he was a warrior, not a leader/political adviser.



On the road with Tyrion and Varys

These two. Of all the odd couples in the known world, these two are the most amusing. Tyrion is drinking his way to Volantis, which is on the way to Meereen. Varys mentions that Tyrion was quite good at ruling during his brief tenure as Hand. (Agreed.) Tyrion mentions how Shae begged him to leave King's Landing and he wouldn't go. He liked the power. "People follow leaders, they will never follow us. They find us repulsive." "I find us repulsive." "And we find them repulsive which iswhy we surround ourselves with large, comfortable boxes to keep them away. And yet, no matter what we do, people like us are never really comfortable inside the box. Not for long." That's just a fancy way of Varys and Tyrion patting themselves on the back for thinking outside the box. But Tyrion decides it's time to get out and go for a walk, even with Cersei hunting down dwarfs to find Tyrion. (Great Tyrion quote: "She ought to offer her c-nt. Best part of her for the best part of me.") On that note...



King's Landing council gets ugly

Someone plops a head in front of Cersei, but it's not Tyrion's head. Qyburn takes it for his creepy experiments. He's now sitting at Cersei's right hand at the council, much to Pycelle's dismay. Qyburn gets to be the new Master of Whisperers too, because he's loyal. Who is Hand of the King? Cersei says it wouldn't be right for her to be the Hand of the King because she's a woman (she must be seething inside as she says that) but she's going to sit there until Tommen comes of age and chooses his own Hand. Lord Tyrell offers to be the acting Hand, but Cersei doesn't want the Tyrells to have too much power so she says the king has assigned him as Master of Coin. He seems pleased enough. Kevan Lannister is on to Cersei, but he says nothing -- until Cersei says the king has asked Uncle Kevan to be Master at War. Kevan wants to hear it from the king himself; Tommen should be there, he argues, so he can learn how to lead. Kevan did not return to the capital to serve as Cersei's "puppet" and watch her stack the small council with sycophants. He calls her out, and does not recognize her authority. "You are the queen mother. Nothing more." He leaves for Casterly Rock. So now Cersei has no family on her side, but also no voices to oppose her.



Gilly learns to read, thanks to Shireen

Sweet Shireen Baratheon is teaching Gilly to read, up at The Wall. Sam points out that the youngest Lord Commander in history was elected at the age of 10. (And he was a Stark.) Gilly and Sam spar over his lack of patience in teaching. Cutest couple ever. Gilly and Shireen have a talk about greyscale; two of Gilly's sisters died from it. They acted like animals. Foreshadowing for someone to get greyscale a bit later on? Selyse wants Shireen to stay away from Gilly, she's a wildling. Shireen has the worst parents. Well, maybe not the worst, but colder than The Others.



Stannis makes his pitch - will Jon Stark rise?

Stannis is mad at Jon Snow, as expected, for that merciful arrow shot to Mance Rayder's heart. He went against Stannis' order. Jon says the free folk will never follow him, no matter what he does. The lady of Bear Island, a girl of 10, sent a letter to Stannis saying they know no king but the king in the north, whose name is Stark. The northerners are like the free folk. Davos said they are about to elect a new lord commander, and Ser Alliser Thorne is going to win. What's life going to be like up there for Jon with Alliser as LC? "Unpleasant, I expect." Stannis says Jon's bravery made Alliser look weak. He, Stannis, doesn't punish men for bravery. (Mance, do you agree with that?) Stannis wants Jon to give him the north. Kneel before him, pledge to serve, and he can rise as Jon Stark, Lord of Winterfell. It's the first thing he ever wanted. Sam is happy for Jon, but Jon says he's going to refuse Stannis. No one likes to kneel before you, Stannis, take the hint.

New Lord Commander

Time to cast tokens for the 998th Lord Commander of the Night's Watch. It's Ser Alliser Thorne vs. Ser Denys Mallister. Alliser is going to win, but ... Sam has something to say. He calls out Lord Janos Slynt for his cowardice during the war, and says while that was happening, Jon Snow was leading. Sam makes a great pitch for Jon to be the new LC. Mormont himself chose Jon to be his steward, he saw something in Jon. "He may be young, but he's the commander we turned to when the night was darkest." He's the hero Gotham needs and deserves! Ser Alliser wonders if Jon wants the Night's Watch to rule or the wildlings? "Do you want to choose a man who has fought the wildings all his life or one who makes love to them?" Good points on both sides. When all the tokens are in, it's a tie, until Maester Aemon votes for Jon and puts him over the edge. It helps to have a Targaryen on your side (and in the family?). Meet the new Lord Commander: Jon Snow. Sam is the best friend ever. #JonSnow2016



Arya on the streets

She's just wandering around in an alley when three guys stop her and want to steal her sword. She tells them to turn around and go. They say her sword is worth 100 pieces. Arya: "Nothing is worth anything to dead men." Badass. Total queen. The old man from the House of Black and White shows up and just being there scares the men away. Arya follows him back to the house. He gives her back her coin, and reveals his face as Jaqen H'ghar. "You said there was no Jaqen H'ghar here." "There isn't. A man is not Jaqen H'ghar" "Who are you then?" "No one. And that is what a girl must become." Intriguing. Good to see him again.



Mhysa's justice

Mossador goes to visit the Harpy in the dungeon. The guy tells Mossador, "She doesn't belong here. And no matter how many of you traitors call her 'Mhysa,' she will never be your mother." Next, we see his dead body with the mask on, with a sign next to him saying "Kill the masters." Mossador is next shown before Dany, who asks him "Why." He says for her, Mhysa. She wanted the Harpy dead but her hands were tied. She argues that he was awaiting trial, Mossador had no right. Mossador shares his story, including his own father dying in the fighting. Dany says she isn't the law, the law is the law. Mossador is dragged out for a public execution, to make a point. The people reach out their hands to Mhysa. Even Hizdahr says she should've cut off the "traitor's" head in the Great Pyramid and be done with it; Daario counters that that's what he keeps telling Dany to do to Hizdahr. Dany makes a speech, saying she promised freedom and justice. "One cannot exist without the other." The people call out "brother" to Mossador. It's heartbreaking to hear Mossador call out for "Mhysa" (mother). She says this man killed a prisoner awaiting trial and the punishment is death. The people keep calling out for Mhysa, asking for mercy. Dany won't look at Mossador, who keeps says Mhysa, please. Huge mistake, Dany. When his head comes off, there's silence, then hissing. The tide has turned. The people pick up rocks and throw them. She is their mother no more.

Drogon returns

Grey Worm and Barristan say they'll guard Dany, but she has them leave. She goes out to her balcony and who should stop by but Drogon. Her biggest child. She is still mother to him, even if he can't be tamed, and doesn't stick around for long. He hasn't forgotten his mother's love. But if she promised freedom and justice, then how does that work for Drogon? He has freedom, but is he killing more people out there?



Next week

Petyr tells Sansa to avenge her family. Arya looks different. We see Theon and the Boltons. Jon begins his rule.

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Weekend Box Office: 'Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2' Can't Stop 'Furious 7' (VIDEO)

LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer



LOS ANGELES (AP) - Even in its debut weekend, Kevin James's "Paul Blart" sequel couldn't outpace "Furious 7." The reigning box office champion might have slowed from its blockbuster debut, but "Furious 7" maintained first place for the third weekend in a row with an estimated $29.1 million, according to box office tracker Rentrak on Sunday.



This brings the high-octane action movie's domestic total to a staggering $294 million, well above the $202.8 million that "Fast & Furious 6" had earned at the same point in the cycle in 2013. The film crossed the $1 billion mark Friday.



"The film has set a new standard for the potential for box-office in the pre-summer month of April and has truly become part of movie folklore with its record setting numbers, strong reviews, spectacular word-of-mouth and of course the outpouring of support for late star Paul Walker," Rentrak's Senior Media Analyst Paul Dergarabedian said.



"Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2" came in a close second with an estimated $24 million. While the PG-rated comedy didn't perform as well as the first film's $31.8 million opening in 2009, it did surpass Sony's modest expectations. Also, it only cost $30 million to produce.



"It's a great result. It's going to be very profitable for us and a big success," Sony's President of Worldwide Distribution Rory Bruer said.



"It was something that Kevin really wanted to do and we wanted to do it with him," he said. "Kudos to Kevin for working so hard in promoting the film."



Dergarabedian said "Blart's" opening "proves that if you give the people what they want, you can make a tidy profit."



Meanwhile, the low-budget, social media themed thriller "Unfriended" took third place with $16 million - sixteen times its production budget.



With "Furious 7" topping the charts again and a strong debut for "Unfriended," Universal's President of Domestic Distribution Nick Carpou marveled how both of films are "so successful at both ends of the spectrum."



"When you find success you look to repeat them," he said of Universal's partnership with Blumhouse on microbudget horror films. "It works."



"Unfriended" is the 11th microbudget film to open above $15 million for Blumhouse. Other successes include "Ouija," ''The Purge" series and "The Boy Next Door."



According to exit polls, audiences for "Unfriended" were 60 percent female and 74 percent under the age of 25.



Rounding out the top five were holdovers "Home" and "The Longest Ride," with $10.3 million and $6.9 million, respectively.



Disney's animal film "Monkey Kingdom" debuted to $4.7 million to claim the seventh spot, in line with last year's "Bears," also from Disneynature. ___



Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Rentrak. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.



1."Furious 7," $29.1 million.



2."Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2," $24 million.



3."Unfriended," $16 million.



4."Home," $10.3 million.



5."The Longest Ride," $6.9 million.



6."Get Hard," $4.8 million.



7."Monkey Kingdom," $4.7 million.



8."Woman In Gold," $4.6 million.



9."The Divergent Series: Insurgent," $4.2 million.



10."Cinderella," $3.9 million.

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Which 'Game of Thrones' Character Do You Most Wish Was Still Alive?

We get it George R. R. Martin: Westeros is awful. It's full of diseases, kidnappers, rapists, backstabbers (actual stabbers), and -- most of all -- untimely, sometimes heartrending deaths. It's been made perfectly clear that Martin has no problem killing off even the most beloved of characters, thusly filling every episode of "Game of Thrones" with a sense of dread unmatched by anything else on TV. (Well, except "The Walking Dead" -- that show is f***ed up. But I digress...)



So, it's with a heavy heart that we present the following list of bygone characters -- some of whom we loved, and some of whom we loved to hate -- in the hopes that you help us rank Westeros's most beloved (and detested) deceased. Just click the arrow-thingies to cast your vote. RIP, everyone.

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Disney Still Can't Stop 'Frozen' Lawsuit, Trial Date Set

A judge will not let this "Frozen" lawsuit gooooooooo, so a trial has been tentatively scheduled for October. What's going on? Last March 2014, Kelly Wilson brought a copyright lawsuit against Disney, arguing that the "Frozen" trailer was a little too similar to her short computer animated film, "The Snowman." You'd think it would be easy for Disney's legal team to freeze just about anyone out, but they failed in the first attempt to have the lawsuit tossed and they just failed a second attempt.



This time, the arguments included a whole analysis of YouTube records, and tracking whether anyone from the "Frozen" team could've seen "The Snowman" online or at the San Francisco International Film Festival. The judge noted that "The Snowman" screened four times at the SanFran festival, and Pixar employees who were heavily involved with "Frozen" attended that event. "The connection between The Snowman and people involved in creating the Frozen trailer is fairly close," the judge wrote (via EW).



The judge decided a reasonable jury could go either way, so this puppy is currently poised for court. Will it ever really see trial? We don't knowwww, we don't knowwww! (Sorry).

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Watch Another Awesome 'Star Wars' Trailer in 'Battlefront'

The end of 2015 belongs to The Force. "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens" arrives in theaters on December 18, and a glorious new teaser was just released yesterday. Piggybacking on that excitement, DICE and Lucasfilm announced on Friday, April 17 that "Star Wars Battlefront" will be released November 17 on PS4, PC and Xbox One. The first trailer just premiered at Star Wars Celebration, and you can watch those amazing two minutes below. Gamers are already impressed, or at least intrigued, and quickly got #StarWarsBattlefront trending.



Here's a statement from Sigurlina Ingvarsdottir, senior producer of "Star Wars Battlefront" (via Coming Soon):

Like so many others around the world, everyone at DICE is a tremendous fan of the Star Wars universe. To be working on a Star Wars project and knowing we are helping to represent the universe we love to our generation and a legion of new Star Wars fans is truly an honor. Thanks to the access and knowledge shared with us by Lucasfilm, and the passion and talent of our team, we plan to deliver an amazing game that puts you right in the middle of the Star Wars battles you always imagined playing."

What do you think? Will you try it out in November?

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Jerry Seinfeld: 'TV Is Over,' But YouTube Is 'a Giant Garbage Can'

Does Jerry Seinfeld like anything? Yes. Crackle. He hosts Crackle's "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" and he has a high standard for and opinion about the content they are creating for the digital network. However, the "Seinfeld" alum took some shots at just about everyone else while at the Crackle upfront event.



He said he loved the TV experience he had, and if he was going to be a part of something else, he wanted it to be inventing a new experience for viewers. Enter Crackle. "There's nothing different about what we're doing than what anyone else is doing on any media anywhere," Seinfeld said (via TheWrap). "TV networks are worried that you'll figure out TV is over and there's nothing special about it." Is TV really over? It isn't because he says it is, but the way people consume content has certainly changed and it's constantly morphing as new technology emerges.



Seinfeld also knocked the average-joe videos anyone can post, saying, "I don't want to see this crap. We have a giant garbage can called YouTube for user-generated content." He added, "We're trying to generate a little higher level," openly embracing the idea of a "hierarchy" of content with real talent at the top. "I like hierarchy and I like being at the top of the pyramid."



Some viewers are applauding Seinfeld for calling out the garbage on TV and anything-goes depository of YouTube, while others think he's a snob in love with the smell of his own farts. (No seriously, that's one of the comments.) Where do you stand?

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'Game of Thrones': Maisie Williams' Favorite Arya Scene Ever Is Coming

Arya Stark was not in the "Game of Thrones" Season 5 premiere at all, but this Sunday, April 19's Episode 2 is titled "The House of Black and White," and that's where we'll see Arya again.



Actress Maisie Williams teased some details of Arya's return to Entertainment Weekly, but we shouldn't expect to see it all in Episode 2. Arya isn't just back for one episode, this is just where her strange new journey begins. No spoilers here, but part of that journey includes a new look...



"We did a scene where Arya throws away her old clothes," Maisie said. "That was such a release. It was like, no acting required. It was totally like a next chapter. It was emotional, and so far it's been absolutely my favorite scene to do. You've never seen Arya looking like this, and the way I'm shot is different too. It's a breath of fresh air. It's the first time I've smiled in Game of Thrones since episode 1, being fed pigeon pie. I'm really looking forward to people seeing me in a new light."



Both Stark girls are transforming this season -- Sansa now has dark hair for her own strange journey with Petyr Baelish, and we'll have to wait and see what happens next for Arya. Maisie teased that Arya is "not treated amazingly" in her new home, but if anyone knows how to survive a brutal new world, it's this girl. Just stick 'em with the pointy end!

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A Definitive Ranking of the Clones on 'Orphan Black'

They may share the same face, but the clones of "Orphan Black" are very much unique individuals. When the BBC America drama returns for its third season this Saturday, we'll have met 10 female clones (with a few dead off-screen). They range from a sensitive scientist to an uptight housewife to a sweets-loving psychopath.



One thing they all have in common, aside from that Tatiana Maslany's face, is a determined curiosity about their origins. They'll find out more about that, as well as their "other halves" - the male clones, who include Prolethean Mark and wild animal Rudy. How the female and male clones relate to each other and how they fit into a bigger conspiracy are the questions that lie at the heart of season 3.



And we have a feeling that "Orphan Black" isn't done introducing even more female clones. Wonder how they'll fit in with their sisters? Here's our definitive ranking of the ones we know so far -- from least to most awesome.

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Josh Hartnett Regrets Turning Down Christopher Nolan's Batman

Did you know that Josh Hartnett had the opportunity to play Batman in Christopher Nolan's blockbuster Dark Knight Trilogy? Well, he did. And now he totally regrets it... but we don't.

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Watch Anna Kendrick and J.Lo Crush John Krasinski in 'Lip Sync Battle'

This is why Spike's "Lip Sync Battle" is already must-see TV. It just premiered in early April and it's now a Thursday night staple, thanks to performances like this one from "Pitch Perfect" star Anna Kendrick.



Last night (April 16), Anna took on John Krasinski, who is a producer of the show. She did two songs: "Steal My Girl" by One Direction, and "Booty" by Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull. For her fully choreographed "Booty" performance, she got back-up from the singer herself, J.Lo, and that sealed the deal. Total ownage.



Check out the "Booty" performance here, with Jenny from the Block's cameo:



Boom! John couldn't top that, although he was no slouch with "Bye Bye Bye" by NSYNC and "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner. Check out his clips over here.

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Matthew McConaughey Had a Very Accurate Reaction to the 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Teaser (VIDEO)

Remember that scene from "Interstellar" where Matthew McConaughey gets all teary-eyed watching videos that his children made back on Earth while he's cruising around the galaxy for no good reason? Yes, yes, it was very emotional. But what it severely lacked, of course, was "Star Wars." Thankfully, that has been cleared up.



The video below will, as The Verge rightly suggests, become "your new favorite meme." So just sit back and enjoy. (Also we love that it's a way to enjoy the "Star Wars" trailer again without feeling like a complete weirdo.) Alright alright alright alright alright...

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Tom Hardy Facts: 15 Things You (Probably) Don't Know About the Actor

Ever since breaking out in "Bronson" (2008), Tom Hardy has been on a tear.



The London-born actor got his start in supporting roles, appearing in two of the most memorable productions of the early 2000s, but it would be a few years until Hardy became the star we now know. After dealing with alcohol addiction and the end of his first marriage, Hardy has become one of Britain's brightest talents. Now, the actor stars in the thriller "Child 44" opposite Gary Oldman and, later this summer, takes over for Mel Gibson in the summer blockbuster "Mad Max: Fury Road."



From his acting debut to his favorite actor, here are 15 things you probably don't know about Tom Hardy.

[Sources: IMDb, Wikipedia]

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10 Sitcom Pilots Inspired by Real People: Which Will You Watch?

Last week, in the wake of Eddie Huang's complaints that he felt ABC's "Fresh Off the Boat" was distorting and softening his childhood experiences, this column examined how hard it is for any biographical or autobiographical sitcom to be true to the life of its source and still be a crowd-pleasing primetime network entertainment. You'd think, after decades of trying, TV writers and network programming executives would be aware of this.



Nonetheless, according to The Hollywood Reporter, the networks have no fewer than ten such sitcom pilots in production, as the first episodes of potential 2015-16 primetime series. Some are based on the lives of already famous entertainers, some on the self-referential stand-up comedy routines of not-quite-famous comics, and some on memoirsts who've lived interesting lives.



Here's a rundown of these pilots, with a look at who these shows are about, who's starring in them, what the series might be like, how likely they are to become fall 2015 series, and what their chances for success are if they do.



"Delores & Jermaine" (ABC)

Who inspired it? Comedian Jermaine Fowler

Who's in it? Fowler and Whoopi Goldberg

What's it about? Fowler plays a version of himself as a young ne'er-do-well who moves in with his strict, ex-cop grandmother, with each bringing perspective and attitude to the other's life.

What will it be like? Fowler is a writer and executive producer of the show, which should help it stay authentic. Still, judging by the title, it looks like Fowler will be playing a supporting role in his own life story, and that Goldberg may get most of the yuks out of deference to her greater star status.

Chances for pickup: Good, since Goldberg already has a strong relationship with ABC because of her key role on "The View." Then again, the show will have to be shot around her commitment to the daily panel series, and if the extra workload puts one of the two shows in jeopardy, it's the sitcom that will fall by the wayside.

Chances for success: Iffy. Goldberg has a poor track record with primetime sitcoms. Fowler may be well known to millennials from his College Humor and "Guy Code" stints, but it's not clear that he'll bring that following to primetime, or that they'll want to watch him play second fiddle to Goldberg.



"Detour" (Fox)

Who inspired it? Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo

Who's in it? Ben Aldridge, Peter Gallagher, Olivia Thirlby, Joey Morgan

What's it about? Aldridge plays a 30-ish rock star, who, like Cuomo, drops out of his successful band in order to go back to college. Morgan plays his nerdy dorm-mate.

What will it be like? Hard to say. Besides Cuomo, the producers include Steve Franks ("Psych") and Jeremy Garelick (screenwriter of "The Wedding Ringer"), so expect quirkiness.

Chances for pickup: Good, since this is an in-house creation of 20th Century Fox Television.

Chances for success: Crap shoot. British actor Aldridge is an unknown on this side of the pond. Plus, it's not clear whether Weezer's multigenerational following (they've been modest hitmakers for more than 20 years) cares enough about what Cuomo did on his educational sabbatical to make this show a hit.



"Dr. Ken" (ABC)

Who inspired it? Doctor-turned-comic-actor Ken Jeong

Who's in it? Jeong, Dave Foley, Tisha Campbell-Martin

What's it about? Jeong plays a doctor who's overwhelmed by the competing pressures of his practice, his marriage, and his kids.

What will it be like? As fans of "Community" and "The Hangover" know, Jeong excels at cranky frustration, so the material seems like a good fit.

Chances for pickup: Good. The network's in-house production arm (ABC Studios) is one of the production companies behind the show. Also, the success of "Fresh of the Boat" will give ABC confidence that another show about an Asian-American family can succeed. (Yeah, that's crass, but don't imagine that network programmers don't think that way.)

Chances for success: Hmmm. In his past projects, a little Jeong usually goes a long way; can the longtime supporting actor carry a whole series?



"Family Fortune" (ABC)

Who inspired it? Comedian Fortune Feimster

Who's in it? Feimster, Annie Potts, John Carroll Lynch, Lacey Chabert

What's it about? Feimster plays a well-respected gym teacher in North Carolina who comes out as a lesbian. More shocking to her family and colleagues, however, is the revelation that her divorced parents have started sleeping together again.

What will it be like? Benignly absurd, given that the executive producers include not only Feimster (best known for her stint as a writer/performer on "Chelsea Lately") but also "30 Rock" and "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" showrunners Tina Fey and Robert Carlock.

Chances for pickup: Good, given the industry love for Fey.

Chances for success: Fair, given that "30 Rock managed to stay on the air for seven years without ever becoming a ratings smash. More interesting, perhaps, is that ABC thinks a show about a popular lesbian living in heartland America is an easy sell to sponsors. If they're right, that says a lot.



"Fantasy Life" (Fox)

Who inspired it? ESPN fantasy-sports analyst Matthew Berry, author of the memoir "Fantasy Life"

Who's in it? Kevin Connolly, Vanessa Williams, Christopher McDonald, Jamie-Lynn Sigler

What's it about? Connolly plays a regular guy who lands his dream job as a fantasy-football pundit on a TV sports network. He's forced to navigate both sudden fame and tricky office politics.

What will it be like? Sounds like Aaron Sorkin's "Sports Night" with a little "Entourage" thrown in, courtesy of that show's Connolly and Sigler.

Chances for pickup: Good, since it's a 20th Century Fox Television production, and since Berry has a past relationship with the network as a former writer for "Married... With Children."

Chances for success: Berry has a sizable fanbase, but there haven't been many successful sitcoms set in the sports world. "Sports Night" is fondly remembered, but few watched it at the time.



"The Real O'Neals" (ABC)

Who inspired it? Sex advice columnist Dan Savage, the driving force behind the "It Gets Better" campaign aimed at preventing suicide among gay teens.

Who's in it? Noah Galvin, Martha Plimpton, Jay R. Ferguson

What's it about? A teen (Galvin) comes out of the closet to his Norman Rockwell family. (His dad is a Chicago cop.) Initial shock gives way to further revelations of secrets behind the family's all-American facade.

What will it be like? It sounds a lot like CBS' "The McCarthys," but it's being shot as a single-camrea, laughtrack-free show, like "Modern Family" or Plimpton's "Raising Hope."

Chances for pickup: Decent, given that it's an ABC Studios-produced show. Then again, there's already been some controversy over the show because of the limited involvement of Savage, whose long history of outspoken gay-rights activism has made enemies of conservative religious organizations and politicians. Though Savage is not a writer of the show, groups opposed to ABC even doing business with him have bombarded the network with phone calls and postcards begging the programmers not to put the series into production.

Chances for success: Well, the controversy can only help the show, especially if it turns out to be as safe and appealing as "Modern Family." But if it turns out like the more sardonic "The McCarthys," -- well, that show isn't exactly setting the Nielsen ratings on fire.



The Carmichael Show (NBC)

Who inspired it? Comedian Jerrod Carmichael

Who's in it? Carmichael, Amber West, Loretta Devine, David Alan Grier

What's it about? It's based on Carmichael's stand-up routines, focusing on his relationships with his girlfriend and his parents.

What will it be like? Carmichael's co-producer on the show is Nick Stoller, who worked with him in last year's feature hit "Neighbors."

Chances for pickup: NBC has already ordered six episodes.

Chances for success: Um, do the young males who make up Carmichael's fanbase even watch television?



Untitled John Stamos Project (Fox)

Who inspired it? John Stamos

Who's in it? Stamos, Paget Brewster, Josh Peck, Christina Milian

What's it about? The actor plays a variation on his bachelor self, discovering that he's about to become both a dad and a grandpa.

What will it be like? Besides Stamos, the production team includes Danny Chun ("The Office") and Dan Fogelman ("Galavant"), so the comedy should be pretty sharp. Like both of those shows, it'll be single-camera, no laughtrack.

Chances for pickup: Even. Stamos has another iron in the fire as a producer and guest star of "Fuller House," the "Full House" reboot that Netflix is expected to pick up.

Chances for success: Well, who doesn't like John Stamos?



Untitled Johnny Knoxville Project (ABC)

Who inspired it? Johnny Knoxville

Who's in it? Johnny Knoxville

What's it about? The "Jackass" prankster narrates the show about his own childhood, growing up in a Knoxville, Tennessee family of self-styled outlaws and experiencing the events that inspired his unorthodox adult career path.

What will it be like? It sounds like a Southern-fried version of "Everybody Hates Chris." Knoxville is an executive producer, as is Victor Fresco, an alumnus of "My Name Is Earl," which featured a similar setting and characters.

Chances for pickup: Good, since it's another ABC Studios in-house production.

Chances for success: Never underestimate Johnny Knoxville's appeal.



Untitled Tommy Johnagin Project (CBS)

Who inspired it? Comedian Tommy Johnagin

Who's in it? Johnagin, JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Kevin Nealon, Jane Kaczmarek

What's it about? Johnagin plays a stand-up comic raising a family in his Midwestern hometown.

What will it be like? Who knows? Along with Johnagin, known for his clean act and his seven appearances on David Letterman's "Late Show," the producers include Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker, the duo behind such forgettable family comedies as "S#*! My Dad Says" and "Surviving Jack" -- but also Bill Lawrence, of "Scrubs" and "Cougar Town" (and also "Surviving Jack").

Chances for pickup: Middling; this is Johnagin's third pilot attempt at his third network. Then again, CBS seems to love Halpern and Schumacher.

Chances for success: Also middling, given the competing track records of Halpern/Schumacher and Lawrence. At least they've surrounded Johnagin with a cast of veteran sitcom pros.

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Streaming Now: 'The Babadook,' Chris D'Elia's Stand-Up Special, and More

Spring has officially sprung and we know it's getting nice outside and everything, but that's probably not going to stop you from curling up at home for some quality entertainment downtime this weekend at some point. So, what's out there in the land of streaming for you to enjoy? This week's Stream On recommends the critically acclaimed psychological horror film, "The Babadook," which just hit Netflix for your viewing pleasure. Netflix also has Chris D'elia's stand-up special, "Incorrigible," plus, there's the new Comedy Central web series, "Nothing to Report." Happy streaming, everyone!

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