The Friday Edition - Dec 8, 2023
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Movies, James Gunn, Maxwell Lord, Sean Gunn, Superman: Legacy

James Gunn Found His Maxwell Lord…

Maxwell Lord in the comics

But can we do the Max Lord tradition this time around?

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News, abortion, abortion bans, New Hampshire, Republicans

New Hampshire Republicans Introduce Bill Banning Abortion BEFORE Conception

An illustration of a woman pointing at a large fertility calendar.

They've finally done it. Republicans, mad with power and low on basic understanding of human biology, have introduced a pre-conception abortion ban.

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Movies, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Everything You Need To Know About the Characters of ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Is Right in Their Names

Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray Baird and Tom Blyth as Coriolanus Snow in 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes'

Among the many elements that I’ve always loved when it comes to the Hunger Games saga one that stands out is the way characters are named.

The post Everything You Need To Know About the Characters of ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Is Right in Their Names appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Hide From Homepage, KDrama, Marry My Husband, Netflix, Webtoon

‘Marry My Husband’ KDrama Release Date, Trailer, Cast, Plot, and More

Marry My Husband Main Characters. Antagonists Park Minhwan and Jeong Sumin on the left, and protagonists Yu Ji Hyuk and Kang Jiwon on the right.

Marry My Husband is finally getting the Netflix KDrama it deserves.

The post ‘Marry My Husband’ KDrama Release Date, Trailer, Cast, Plot, and More appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, A24, HBO Max, Hide From Homepage

Max Is the New Home of A24 Movies

A man hands another man an artificial intelligence brain in 'Ex Machina.'

HBO Max—sorry, just Max now—is the place to go for your A24 needs. In a noteworthy partnership, production company A24 struck a deal with Warner Bros. to bring its film catalog to Max. That means the entire existing A24 film library and new releases will find their way to the streaming platform. When movies like […]

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Books, Children's books, Hide From Homepage, Last Kids on Earth

How To Start Your ‘Last Kids on Earth’ Adventure

Four animated kids pose outside as they get ready to take on some zombies in "The Last Kids on Earth"

We'll help you plan your way through the series with this handy reading guide.

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TV, Adult Swim, Hide From Homepage, Rick and Morty

If You Aren’t Watching ‘Rick and Morty’ Season 7, You Should Be

An animated boy talks with his grandpa in an underground lab in 'Rick and Morty.'

It's even better than interdimensional cable!

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TV, Carol Peletier, Daryl Dixon, Hide From Homepage, The Walking Dead, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

‘Daryl Dixon’ Season 2 Is Coming, So Here’s What We Know

Melissa McBride as Carol Peletier

The spinoff of the original series first focused on the exploits of (obviously) Daryl Dixon in post-apocalyptic France and will continue its journey.

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Movies, James Gunn, Jor-El, Kurt Russell, Superman: Legacy

This Is One ‘Superman: Legacy’ Casting Rumor I Can Get Behind

Marlon Brando in Superman the Movie

Ego to Jor-El? I'll take it.

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Movies, A Disturbance in the Force, Star Wars, Star Wars Holiday Special

‘A Disturbance in the Force’ Documentary Reveals the Hidden History of the Star Wars Holiday Special

the star wars holiday special

Gone are the days of finding VHS tapes from your friends.

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News, Chanukah, Hanukkah, Israel, Israel/Palestine, Palestine

Jews Across U.S. Hold Hanukkah Rallies for Ceasefire

An oversized menorah with the word "ceasefire" written on it.

Jews are taking their menorahs to the streets to call for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza.

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Movies, music, Songs, soundtrack

The 16 Best Needle Drops of 2023

Images from 'Bottoms,' 'Our Flag Means Death,' 'Saltburn,' and 'TMNT: Mutant Mayhem' for a needle drop.

Whether it's an upbeat pop song or an introspective ballad, the right needle drop can turn a good scene into an unforgettable one.

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Movies, documentaries, politics, religion, Rob Reiner

Rob Reiner and Christian Leaders Probe the Danger of Christian Nationalism in ‘God & Country’

Image from Rob Reiner's God & Country documentary trailer

The beloved filmmaker behind This Is Spinal Tap and The Princess Bride is backing a new doc about a dangerous ideology.

The post Rob Reiner and Christian Leaders Probe the Danger of Christian Nationalism in ‘God & Country’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Apple TV+, Constellation, Jonathan Banks, Noomi Rapace

Apple TV Teases Its Next Great Sci-Fi Series

Noomi Rapace as Jo, an astronaut, in 'Constellation'

Apple TV+ subscribers are spoiled for choice when it comes to great sci-fi series. The streamer definitely has a type, and Constellation—a new series starring Noomi Rapace and Jonathan Banks—is ready to become your next sci-fi obsession. Apple TV+ has announced its next sci-fi series, Constellation, coming to the streamer on February 21, 2024. The […]

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TV, Hide From Homepage, Michelle Yeoh, Netflix

Michelle Yeoh Goes Full Gangster in ‘The Brothers Sun’ First Trailer

Michelle Yeoh as Mama Sun in The Brothers Sun

Michelle Yeoh leads Netflix's upcoming series The Brothers Sun. Here's everything we know about it so far.

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TV, interview, Rick and Morty

The Cast of ‘Rick and Morty’ Agree This Is the Most Unhinged Episode Yet

An older animated man holds a big dish of spaghetti while smiling in 'Rick and Morty.'

This episode was almost too much for the network to air.

The post The Cast of ‘Rick and Morty’ Agree This Is the Most Unhinged Episode Yet appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Discord

I Honestly Can’t Stand Discord’s New Mobile UI

A screengrab from the new Discord mobile UI update ad

Discord recently updated its mobile UI, and users are not happy.

The post I Honestly Can’t Stand Discord’s New Mobile UI appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Doctor Who

‘Doctor Who’ Brings Us a Terrifying Feat With ‘The Giggle’ 60th Anniversary Special

Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials,09-12-2023,The Giggle,3,Picture Shows: Neil Patrick Harris and The Doctor (David Tennant),BBC Studios 2023,Alistair Heap

Two old enemies, back to their old games.

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TV, Fellow Travelers, Jonathan Bailey, Matt Bomer

‘Fellow Travelers’ Episode 7 Shows Hawk and Tim’s Continued Connection to Each Other, Despite the Odds

TV, Agatha Christie, BBC, BritBox, Murder Is Easy

‘Murder Is Easy’: The Latest Agatha Christie Adaptation Is Almost Here

David Jonsson as Luke Fitzwilliam in the BBC's Murder Is Easy

Looking for a juicy murder mystery to obsess over this holiday season? Look no further.

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