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Episode 6 of 'IT: Welcome to Derry' slows down to focus on character development and escalating tensions as the town prepares for the Augery, revealing deeper connections to Pennywise's mythology and setting the stage for a chaotic finale.
Episode 6 of 'It: Welcome to Derry' is slow and focused on backstory, featuring a major character reveal and character conflicts, but lacks action and momentum, highlighting the show's uneven pacing and development issues.
The series 'It: Welcome to Derry' introduces a military subplot set in 1962, involving secret projects to retrieve a fear-generating entity, Pennywise, to potentially use it as a weapon against the Soviets, but the plan is highly dangerous and likely to backfire.
The horror prequel series 'IT: Welcome to Derry' premieres on HBO Max, featuring gruesome scenes and intense horror elements that fans should prepare for by eating beforehand, as the show is not for the faint of heart.
The creators of HBO's 'IT: Welcome to Derry' clarify misconceptions about Pennywise, emphasizing the show's focus on building suspense with less frequent appearances of the clown and exploring a new storyline set in 1962, during a previous cycle of Pennywise's terror, with a strong connection to the original films and Stephen King's universe.
The HBO series 'IT: Welcome to Derry' is a prequel set in 1962, exploring the origins of Pennywise and the town's dark history, with connections to Stephen King's larger universe and a focus on themes of innocence, prejudice, and human fears. It features a young Dick Hallorann and ties to other King stories, aiming to delve into the era's social issues while showcasing Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise in full form.
Bill Skarsgård revealed that Warner Bros.' early marketing for "It," which included releasing a first-look image of him as Pennywise, led to significant online backlash and increased his anxiety about the role. Despite initial doubts and comparisons to Tim Curry's iconic portrayal, Skarsgård found confidence through the experience and continues to take on challenging roles in horror films like "The Crow" and "Nosferatu."
Bill Skarsgård criticized Warner Bros. for releasing early photos of him as Pennywise in "It," which led to negative reactions from fans and caused him significant stress. Despite initial backlash, his performance was ultimately acclaimed. Skarsgård is now set to play Count Orlock in Robert Eggers' "Nosferatu," with the studio keeping his look under wraps to avoid similar issues.
Microsoft has announced the prices for its Extended Security Program for Windows 10, which will end support in October 2025. The program will cost $61 per year for one computer and will run for three years, with a cumulative payment structure for late joiners. IT admins can enroll devices using a 25-character key, and cloud-based update management solutions may qualify for a 25% discount. Companies using Windows 365 will receive ESU for free with a one-year commitment. Microsoft advises using the program as a temporary bridge while transitioning to a newer, supported Windows version, and details for regular customers are expected to be announced separately.
A global network outage left Microsoft Teams unresponsive for Office 365 subscribers, causing disruptions in corporate communications. The issue, attributed to a "networking issue," affected users in the Americas and EMEA regions. While efforts to resolve the outage showed signs of improvement, the cause of the outage and why the network fix worked in EMEA but not in the Americas remains unclear. This incident adds to previous outages experienced by Microsoft Teams, raising concerns about the platform's reliability.
Warner Bros. Discovery has released a sizzle reel showcasing upcoming shows, including a first look at the It prequel series, "Welcome to Derry." Developed by director Andy Muschietti, the show will delve into the depths of Stephen King's novel and star Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, Taylour Paige, James Remar, Stephen Rider, and Madeleine Stowe. The reel also previews other shows set to debut in 2025, such as new seasons of The Last of Us, White Lotus, Euphoria, and And Just Like That.
Despite a 23% decline in orders in the past quarter, Cisco Systems Inc. has given a strong sales forecast for the current period ending in July, with sales expected to rise 14% to 16%. CEO Chuck Robbins said demand remains steady and an improved supply chain is giving customers greater confidence to purchase equipment to cope with an ever-increasing flow of data. Robbins has tried to recast his company as a provider of networking services and software, which are paid for on a recurring basis, and decrease the company’s reliance on one-time sales of expensive machines.
Many applications start up when you boot your Windows computer, but you can turn off some of these in Windows Settings under Apps > Startup, and others in the settings for that specific application. However, some applications are stubborn, and this is where Autoruns comes in. This free application is offered by Sysinternals, a subsidiary of Microsoft, and it gives you a complete list of everything that starts up when Windows boots. It also allows you to disable things from starting at boot. Autoruns is a useful tool for IT professionals and anyone who wants to learn more about their computer's background processes.