“The history of animation can be divided into two eras: before Shrek, and after Shrek. Today, it’s difficult to imagine Shrek as anything but an instant hit. After all, the subject of the 1990 children’s book was always destined for Hollywood stardom, says producer and DreamWorks founder John H. Williams.” Read more at Inverse. The actors of Mortal Kombat talk the power of a diverse cast and how that enhances the movie. Read more at The Mary Sue. Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 has perks beyond protecting you and your community. Here are some brands offering freebies if you show proof of vaccination. “There are certain things you definitely should do after you’ve gotten your COVID-19 vaccine (like hanging onto your vaccination card) and things you definitely shouldn’t do (like abandoning your mask). And then there are things that you can do, but don’t have to. You can, for example, claim a free Krispy Kreme doughnut, or buy discounted tickets to Cincinnati Reds games.” Read more at Mental Floss. The 2021 Apple iPad Pro has a starting price of $799 and will be available for pre-order at the end of the month. Is it worth the upgrade? Read more at PCMag. Start your weekend comedy binge early today with the funniest comedy shows you can stream on Hulu. “It’s easy to forget that other services beyond Netflix and Disney+ have carved out a nice chunk of the comedy TV market. Case in point: Hulu, which still offers a ton of options when you’re in a funny show rut. To get you started, here are some classic sitcoms and underrated comedies you can and should put on your binge list.” Read more at Thrillist. The biggest coal miner union in the U.S. announces that they’re ready to transition to clean energy provided there’s aid to that transition. Read more at Gizmodo.
