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Mulberry Films, a film and television production company based in Los Angeles, Calif., whose managing director is Indian American Rashaana Shah, has acquired multiple bestselling books for film and television adaption. Shah said in a statement: “We want to dwell in true stories of real heroes that resonate with global audiences.” One of their projects, “Nanda Devi,” is a film on the Uttarakhand glacier tragedy and is based on “Spies in the Himalayas: Secret Missions and...

Book review of Lynette Eason’s “Collateral Damage” by Beverly Anderson, with recent additions.

Somerset County Library System offers virtual programming throughout February Somerset County Library System offers virtual programming throughout February Virtual Programs for Children, ‘Tweens, and Teens Tips and Tricks for Animal Crossing, grades 6-12, 5-6 p.m. Feb. 1. Discover tips and tricks for the Nintendo Switch game. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4669932. Meet author Rita Williams-Garcia, grades 6-12, 1-2 p.m. Feb. 2. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4674792. T-shirt bag ...

Hulus Canadian comedy returns with seven episodes of relentless puns, callback jokes, brawling and verbose randiness. Like many a new religious convert, Ive been proselytizing aggressively for Letterkenny as I worked my way through eight seasons of the Canadian comedy over the past couple months. That sounds like an impressive act of dedication except that Letterkenny is tremendously good, moves quickly and, over those eight seasons, aired only 54 episodes, a number that included regular six-...

Off the Shelf: 2020 Favorites Rhonda Frevert Burlington Public Library One of my favorite end of the year traditions is gathering staff picks for books, audiobooks, and movies, not just from my own coworkers, but also from staff members at our neighboring libraries, too. I hope you enjoy seeing what your area librarians have been loving this year and find a few things to add to your list to read, listen to, or watch in the new year. Your local library would love to lend these items to you. ...

swindle Transforms from jeep to robot and back! "Make deals, not war." Easy-going and good natured, but within him beats the fuel pump of the most greed-driven street hustler. Thrives on wheeling and dealing, works for his own personal material advancement. A one-robot "black market". Uses a scatter blaster that sprays explosive pellets, gyro gun that disrupts Transformers balance center. Combines with fellow Combaticons to form "Bruticus". Prone to overturning on sharp turns. Strength: ...