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President Trump Signs Executive Orders Against ByteDance, Tencent

Update: The White House has told the LA Times that the executive order only applies to WeChat transactions. Original Story: U.S. President Donald Trump issued two executive orders Thursday prohibiting transactions with TikTok owner ByteDance and WeChat owner Tencent Holdings. The language of the order as it relates to Tencent, is as follows: “The following actions shall be prohibited beginning 45 days after the date of this order, to the extent permitted under applicable law: any transaction that is related to WeChat by any person, or with respect to any

Disney Signs Deal With Colin Kaepernick For New Content About Social Justice

Disney has entered into an overall "first-look" deal with Colin Kaepernick and his production company Ra Vision Media for new scripted and unscripted content focused around race and social justice.In a statement, Disney said it is looking to produce new content with Kaepernick to showcase work of Black and Brown directors and producers. Whatever form the new content takes, it will appear on Disney's network of platforms, including ESPN, Hulu, Pixar, and The Undefeated, which is ESPN's website dedicated to the intersection of sports and culture."During this unprecedented time, The

Netflix Is Producing A Colin Kaepernick Series From Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay (When They See Us, 13th) is set to direct an upcoming Netflix series about former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick's adolescent years. The show, called Colin in Black & White, will run for six episodes and feature narration by Kaepernick. His younger self will be played by an as-yet-unrevealed actor. Netflix describes the show as focused on "Kaepernick's high school years and the experiences that led him to become an activist."Michael Starrbury, who worked with DuVernay on 2019's When They See Us, is attached to write the show's script.

Evening Reading – June 24, 2020

Hey Shacknews, it's time for Evening Reading. Let's officially close out our day of posting. Please take a look. In case you missed it at Shacknews: [embedded content] Crabs needs 6 friends to play @astroneergame with him...The Wide World of Electronic Sports: Episode 51 ?LIVE https://t.co/ZWTiS4BCk1 pic.twitter.com/lvdTdKPk8J — Shacknews (@shacknews) June 23, 2020 And now... Other Stuff From The Internet!!! Shacknews. It gets you chicks! Saw some baby chicks and ducks at the farm store today. They are so fluffy. pic.twitter.com/ehAFWgwbgr — Mayor Captain Zork (@Captzork) June 24, 2020 Finally!

Da 5 Bloods Review: Spike Lee’s Netflix Jungle Thriller Is A Powerful History Lesson

Spike Lee has been one of America's most important and prolific filmmakers for over 30 years, but like all directors with long and diverse careers, he has experienced various levels of critical and commercial success. Prior to 2018, his last major box office success was 2006's heist thriller Inside Man, but the success of Blackkklansman was a very welcome reminder of Lee's immense gift as both a fiery social commentator and consummate cinematic craftsman. For his next movie, Lee has teamed up with Netflix to deliver the sprawling and powerful

Evening Reading – April 30, 2020

Hey Shacknews, it's time for Evening Reading Let's officially close out our day of posting. Please take a look. In case you missed it at Shacknews: [embedded content] Bridge machine broke #SnowRunner ?LIVE https://t.co/ZWTiS4BCk1 pic.twitter.com/kgMZKOhI6R — Shacknews (@shacknews) April 29, 2020 Tough day for The Valve Index The Valve Index crashed 72% today on news that Dota 2’s The International 2020 has been delayed due to #COVID__19 https://t.co/CgQPnP4guC — TheValveIndex (@TheValveIndex) May 1, 2020 Pretty sure Half-Life 3 being released is the only way for The Valve Index to return

Evening Reading – April 23, 2020

Hey Shacknews, it's time for Evening Reading. Let's officially close out our day of posting. Please take a look. Watch Planet of the Humans [embedded content] Not feeling down enough these days? This documentary will fix that! LOOP DADDY 2020 [embedded content] This was a great interview with Marc Rebillet on VICE News, in case you missed it. Don't be this guy That one friend who eats in front of you while you hungry and doesn't share. pic.twitter.com/9VOX6l3ov9 — PB&J (@PBnJ23) April 23, 2020 It's rude. Trump may extend coronavirus