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What’s New NOW on February 8 “One Day at a Time” Season 3 of this reimagining of the classic 1970s Norman Lear series returns Justina Machado, Rita Moreno, Isabella Gomez and Marcel Ruiz as members of a Cuban-American family navigating the ups and downs of life in Southern California.

Singer/songwriter Gloria Estefan and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s” Melissa Fumero and Stephanie Beatriz are among the guest stars. (ORIGINAL) Season Premiere “Movie: High Flying Bird” During a lockout, an agent pitches a rookie basketball player on an intriguing and controversial business opportunity in this original drama movie shot entirely using an iPhone by director Steven Soderbergh (“The Girlfriend Experience”). Kyle MacLachlan, Zachary Quinto, Zazie Beetz and Andre Holland head a talented cast. (ORIGINAL) Premiere “Movie: Incredibles 2” Mr. Incredible finds himself confronted with his greatest challenge yet — staying home and caring for his three rowdy kids — after his wife Elastigirl goes out to battle a cyber-criminal who plans to take over the world by hypnotizing people through their computer screens in this animated 2018 actioner.

Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter and Catherine Keener head the voice cast.

“Movie: Hotel Transylvania 3” An impressive cast that includes Andy Samberg, Steve Buscemi, Adam Sandler, Molly Shannon and Kevin James lend their vocal talents to this 2018 animated adventure that sees Count Dracula and his cohorts embarking on a cruise for sea-loving monsters, only to discover the ship has been commandeered by the Van Helsing family.

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(ORIGINAL) “Love, Death & Robots” (date TBA) Tim Miller (“Deadpool”) and David Fincher (“Mindhunter”) are the creators of this animated anthology series that spans the genres of fantasy, science fiction, horror and comedy. (ORIGINAL) “Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings” (date TBA) Parton is executive producer and one of the stars of this anthology series that spotlights the stories, memories and inspirations behind her most popular songs. Ginnifer Goodwin, Delta Burke and Julianne Hough are among the players. (ORIGINAL)

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February 3 “Into the Dark” A potentially romantic situation turns horrifying and deadly after office workers are trapped in an elevator over a long Valentine’s Day weekend in the February installment of this anthology series from Blumhouse Television. Natalie Martinez, Matt Lauria and Arnie Pantoja star. (ORIGINAL) “Movie: Forever My Girl” After being gone for eight years, a country star (Alex Roe, “Hot Summer Nights”) returns to his hometown and the girl he left at the altar (Jessica Rothe, “Happy Death Day”) in this 2018 romance movie. Travis Tritt and John Benjamin Hickey also star for director Bethany Ashton Wolf (“First & Last”).

“Movie: Support the Girls” A long, strange day tests the patience, optimism and faith of the general manager (Regina Hall, “The Hate U Give”) of a highway-side sports bar staffed by scantily clad waitresses in this 2018 comedy movie from director Andrew Bujalski (“Funny Ha Ha”). Haley Lu Richardson and Zoe Graham also star.

February 8 “PEN15” Maya Erskine (“Man Seeking Woman”) and Anna Konkle (“Rosewood”) are co-creators and stars of this comedy about two 13-year-old outcasts trying to survive the horrors of seventh grade circa 2000. The twist is the two actresses playing the main characters are adults surrounded by a cast of actual 13-year-olds. (ORIGINAL) Series Premiere

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(ORIGINAL) “Woke” (date TBA) Lamorne Morris stars in this half-hour comedy inspired by the life and art of Keith Knight. Mixed with live-action and animation, Morris plays a cartoonist living in San Francisco, who’s finally on the cusp of mainstream success when an unexpected incident changes everything.

(ORIGINAL) “Ramy” (date TBA) Stand-up comic Ramy Youssef (“See Dad Run”) stars in this comedy about an Egyptian-American Muslim man caught up in what it means to be Arab, American and Muslim in today’s world. (ORIGINAL) “Four Weddings and a Funeral” (date TBA) Mindy Kaling (“The Mindy Project”) is the creative force behind this adaptation of the hit 1994 feature film about a group of friends and how their lives intersect over the course of five events. (ORIGINAL)

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What’s New NOW on Coming Soon “Lorena” (Feb. 15) This four-part documentary revisits the 1990s domestic violence cast of Lorena and John Wayne Bobbitt and explores how it laid the groundwork for the 24-hour news cycle and increasingly sensationalistic media coverage. (ORIGINAL) “Hanna” (date TBA) A young woman (Esme Creed-Miles, “Dark River”) raised in the forest seeks the truth about who she is while being pursued by a CIA agent in this action series that’s based on the 2011 movie of the same title. (ORIGINAL)

February 3 “Agatha Christie’s The ABC Murders” When he receives letters signed “A.B.C.” that threaten murder, an aging Hercule Poirot (John Malkovich) takes them to the police only to find all his friends have moved on.

Soon after, a murder occurs and the great detective must set out on his own to solve the case in this 1930s-set whodunit. (ORIGINAL)

“Going to War” This special finds two people who have done much documenting of wartime experiences — journalist Sebastian Junger and author Karl Marlantes — joined by military veterans who offer firsthand accounts of being at the front lines. Their thoughts also reflect how those who serve perceive their lives when they return home, and what the world means to them when their time spent on duty has been folded in.

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“Rwanda: The Royal Tour” This special follows Rwandan President Paul Kagame as he takes journalist Peter Greenberg on a tour of his country that includes a trek through Volcanoes National Park, jet-skiing on Lake Kivu, an exploration of Nyungwe Forest National Park and a safari through Akagera National Park.

“Movie: GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II” Through the accounts of the famous and the unknown, this documentary from filmmaker Lisa Ades (“Chasing the Crown”) tells the story of the more than 550,000 Jewish American men and women who served during World War II. Among those appearing are filmmaker Mel Brooks, actor/filmmaker Carl Reiner and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger.

“People Just Do Nothing” (date TBA) Based on a U.K. show of the same title, this halfhour mockumentary series follows the exploits of a group of working class DJs in North Las Vegas, just outside of the land of glitz and glamour. (ORIGINAL) “Daisy Jones & the Six” (date TBA) Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine is the production company behind this series about a fictional 1970s rock band and their rise through the ranks of the Los Angeles music scene to become one of the world’s most legendary bands.

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You’ll be entrusted with important new responsibilities at your job.

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Jeffrey Dean Morgan returns to ‘Supernatural’ for 300th episode “The Walking Dead” has been his television home lately, but Jeffrey Dean Morgan is walking back to a former one to help it mark a major milestone.

Known these days as sinister Negan, the actor reprises the role of John Winchester – the father of demon fighters Sam and Dean (Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles) – as The CW’s “Supernatural” airs its 300th episode Thursday, Feb. 7. Titled “Lebanon,” the story is set in that Kansas town, where Dad resurfaces when his sons delve deeply into the occult to help them solve a dilemma. Kurt Fuller (“Psych”) also returns to the show as Zachariah.

“It was great,” the friendly Morgan says of rejoining the “Supernatural” cast and crew. “I became friends with Jensen and Jared when I was last on the show 12 years ago, and we’ve remained friends to this day.

Jensen is the one who set me up with Hilarie (Burton, now Morgan’s wife); he and his wife Daneel hooked us up, so we’ve remained very close with them, but it was just great to get back on that set and be John Winchester again.”

Morgan maintains he didn’t need much preparation to reprise the role: “I just went, and as soon as I was there, I felt the Winchester blood going through my veins. The process of getting into character was a lot

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Jensen Ackles (left) and guest star Jeffrey Dean Morgan reunite in the 300th episode of “Supernatural” Thursday on The CW.

easier than I ever anticipated ... and they have the same crew from 12 years ago! No one’s left. It truly is one big, happy family, and getting to be a part of the 300th episode was pretty awesome.”

While cautious about giving up too many story details, Morgan allows there are “a lot of unanswered questions with John and these boys. I haven’t followed the show for 300 episodes, but I know the John Winchester I played 12 years ago and I know who I wanted him to be. That has changed through the years, and through fans, I’ll hear about John and what he’s morphed into.

“I played him as a guy who very much loved his sons.

Maybe he didn’t make the best parental choices, but I felt it was important that we answer some of those questions of who John is and why he did what he did.”

Taking John and Negan together, Morgan admits he’s somewhat astonished to be the actor behind two of the iconic figures in TV horror-fantasy.

“It doesn’t happen,” he muses. “People don’t get lucky enough to have one character like that, much less two. People will be talking about John and Negan until the day I die, I have no doubt about it. And, I got Hilarie out of the deal! I’m a lucky dude.”

A big career-related achievement is on your horizon. You’ll succeed at bringing together a large group of people for a certain event.

LIBRA

All kinds of passions will suddenly awaken in you. Your mind will be full of great ideas and every spotlight will be pointed at you. You’ll be warmly applauded and you’ll receive a medal or another token of recognition.

SCORPIO

You’ll find yourself at home more often and therefore more frequently in the company of family members. You might be burdened with responsibilities, some of them too heavy to bear.

SAGITTARIUS

Negotiating certain purchases will be to your advantage. You’ll need to raise your voice only slightly in order to be heard and respected.

And don’t hesitate to verbally release your excess of emotions.

CAPRICORN

Exercise is excellent for one’s health when done in moderation. You’ll make the acquaintance of several people with whom you’ll either discuss spirituality or undertake an inspiring and gratifying activity.

AQUARIUS

It’ll be a busy week for you, especially if you have young children or a very active social life. In your love life, you’ll have the opportunity to take a trip or a romantic escapade steeped in passion.

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BY BRUCE MILLS bruce@theitem.com Four National Bank of South Carolina branch locations in Sumter and one each in Manning and Bishopville will soon get a facelift as the bank transitions its signage and other legal branding to its parent company’s name.

Since January, Synovus has implemented a staggered brand transition across five states of all of its non-Synovus bank divisions, company spokesman Lee Underwood said Friday.

With 38 branches in South Carolina, NBSC will complete that brand transition of signage, business cards, pens and other legal branding this month. The signage transition in Sumter County is scheduled for the middle of the month,

Underwood said.

NBSC was actually founded in Sumter in 1905. Synovus acquired NBSC in 1995.

Currently, NBSC has 340 employees.

Having one brand name will help with marketing and customer recognition across the Southeast, according to Underwood.

NBSC Sumter Market President Melissa White said she was proud of the reputation that NBSC has built in conjunction with Synovus and is looking forward to the future.

“Adopting the Synovus name while maintaining our local, relationship-centered delivery model will increase awareness of our regional presence, our financial capabilities and our ability to meet the needs of customers and prospects,” White said.

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Nicole Kidman’s Top 10 BYMovies JAY BOBBIN “Lion” (2016): In this fact-inspired drama, Kidman gives a heartfelt, Oscarnominated performance as half of an Australian couple who adopt youngsters from India.

“The Interpreter” (2005): Much rests beneath the surface of Kidman’s performance as a United Nations translator whose knowledge of an assassination plot lures a government agent (Sean Penn).

“Cold Mountain” (2003): Kidman is solid as a woman waiting for her true love (Jude Law) to return from Civil War duty.

“The Hours” (2002): Oscar came calling for Kidman, prosthetic nose and all, for her work as writer Virginia Woolf.

“The Others” (2001): The conviction Kidman puts into the role of a woman trying to protect her children, in a seemingly haunted house, goes a long way toward making this scary show work.

“Moulin Rouge!” (2001): Kidman sings! As does virtually everyone else in director Baz Luhrmann’s Parisian romance.

“Eyes Wide Shut” (1999): Of all of Kidman’s screen teamings with exhusband Tom Cruise, this one gets the edge, thanks to director Stanley Kubrick’s typically challenging creative structure.

“Practical Magic” (1998): More fun and flirty than usual, Kidman is enjoyable as one of two sibling witches – Sandra Bullock being the other – who spell doom for any man who falls for them.

“To Die For” (1995): Kidman is a killer, literally and figuratively, as a television weathercaster who uses a young admirer (Joaquin Phoenix) to get rid of her husband (Matt Dillon).

“Dead Calm” (1989): Before she came to Hollywood, Kidman made her biggest mark in this thriller about a couple terrorized on their yacht.

BY JAY BOBBIN

Nicole Kidman a major change-up Despite anything and everything she’s done before, Nicole Kidman puts forth a completely new image in “Destroyer.”

It’s acting that calls attention to itself, but that’s because the actress displays a toughness quite unexpected of her, particularly at this point in a career that has gone along in a linear and comfortable way. Working with a unique director in Karyn Kusama (“Girlfight”), who has a penchant for rough-around-the-edges characters, Kidman digs deep for her portrait of a police detective whose troubled personal history impacts her latest investigation.

Indeed, “Destroyer” is a murder mystery, but it’s also a profile of a person who has plenty to come to terms with ... and whether she’ll be able to is a mystery in and of itself. Kidman’s Erin Bell is a Los

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“THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER’S WEB” Lisbeth Salander, of “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” fame, gets quite an overhaul in this lesseffective tale wrapped around the character. Now played by Emmy winner Claire Foy (“The Crown”) she still has the same neo-Goth appearance and outsider attitude, but much of what makes her tick goes unmentioned as she tries to steal a computer program that a security veteran fears could launch a nuclear war in the wrong hands. Foy gives the part her all – particularly when it comes to Lisbeth’s physicality – and the principally foreign cast helps add atmosphere, but the touches of Rooney Mara and director David Fincher (the latter still an executive producer here) are sorely missing this time, and it’s easy to tell that. DVD extras: audio commentary by director Fede Álvarez and screenwriter Jay Basu; four “making-of” documentaries; deleted scenes. ›› (R: AS, N, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand)

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Angeles police detective with sketchy personal and professional pasts, and part of the conceit of “Destroyer” is that it moves back and forth in time to explain who Bell was ... and how that affects who she is in such a major way.

Suffice it to say that an undercover operation she was involved in, while in the FBI, went spectacularly wrong and left Bell as clearly damaged goods. Her current pursuit of a master bank robber (Toby Kebbell) isn’t just a case in and of itself, it’s also seen by Bell as a way to redeem herself for the wrongs in her career to date.

She’s also trying to put her teen daughter (Jade Pettyjohn) on a better path, particularly where romance is concerned, despite the dicey relations Bell has with her own ex (Scoot McNairy).

The time-bending element of “Destroyer” certainly isn’t new to movies, and it’s used very intentionally to keep viewers on their figurative toes here. In fact, it takes virtually the entire film to get the timeline straight – which ultimately turns out to be more a flaw than something creatively praiseworthy, since the audience can’t be blamed for simply giving up on that eventually.

The problem there is how it affects the full picture of Erin Bell, meaning Kidman has to work all the harder in keeping the character engrossing.

It’s to her immense credit that she succeeds, repeatedly coming up with elements in the performance that make you marvel that it’s Nicole Kidman you’re watching. She knew what she was getting into here, and she was ready.

Whether others are ready for her in “Destroyer” is a big question, but the odds are that they aren’t. And when it comes to being surprised in a theater, that’s a good thing.

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