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Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings Series is Focusing its Massive Budget on Huge World-Building

When reports first surfaced back in early-2018 that Amazon’s untitled The Lord of the Rings television series bore a budget upwards of $1 billion, the entertainment industry and its fans did a collective double-take. Remember, this was two whole years before pandemic-era logistics—and heavy-hitting newcomers like Disney+ and HBO Max—elevated the status of streaming platforms from luxury to essential, and seemed like muscle-flexing by the retail giant to instill fear into the Netflixes and Hulus of the world. While the show’s price tag remains surreal to this day, Amazon Studios’ boss is reaffirming the wisdom of the decision. Amazon Studios…
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The Best PSUs for PC Gaming From be quiet! for Every Budget

Most people rarely think about upgrading their PSU until they notice their PCs are becoming unstable due to the lack of power. But this year is a little different. With the arrival of next-gen graphics cards that demand a bit more power than their predecessors, PC builders will want to make sure their PSUs are up to snuff before upgrading to the latest and greatest in PC gaming.   But not all power supply units are born equal. We have some tips for what you should look for in a PSU and why be quiet! should be your go-to manufacturer for…
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The Best CPU Coolers From be quiet! for Every Budget

This article is presented by be quiet! Does your PC sound like a jet engine taking off when you put it under even mild strain? A loud computer doesn’t just hurt the ears–fans working overtime are a sign that the internals are getting too hot, and that can lead to crashes or even component failure, especially when you’re gaming. Adding more cooling, or improving the cooling solutions you already have, can make a huge difference, especially when it comes to your precious CPU. Fortunately, we’ve got a number of cooling suggestions from the cooling experts at be quiet!, but first…
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The Best PC Cases from be quiet! for Every Budget

This article is presented by be quiet! New year, new PC? With exciting new hardware available to buy, it may feel like it’s time to upgrade your rig. And if you’re undertaking serious PC surgery this year – or if you just want to make your PC run cooler and quieter – the case is a great place to start.  We’ve got some fine PC case recommendations from the cool and quiet obsessives over at be quiet!, but first, here are a few things you need to consider when picking a new chassis  for your rig: Why now is the…
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Scott Derrickson Gets Back To Mid-Budget Horror With Joe Hill Story

Director Scott Derrickson will adapt a Joe Hill short story called “The Black Phone” into a feature film for Blumhouse, according to Deadline. Derrickson is penning the screenplay with his regular writing partner, C. Robert Cargill, with whom he also wrote Sinister and Doctor Strange. The story was initially published in Hill’s first book, a 2005 short story collection called 20th Century Ghosts that put the young author on the horror map before it was widely known that he was the son of Stephen King. The tale follows the plight of John Finney, a young boy kidnapped and held prisoner…
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