The Wednesday Edition - Jan 18, 2023
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Big on the Internet, Party City, Twitter memes

Party City Might Be Leaving Us, But the Memes Will Not Be Forgotten

An image from the series 'Party Down' featuring cast members in service attire—white button-up shirts and pink bowties.

If this really is the end of Party City as we know it, at least she went out just as we all would have wanted: In a flurry of tweets making fun of the store.

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News, George Santos, politics

A Guide to the Many Lies of George Santos

Incoming U.S. Rep. George Santon (R-NY) waits as fellow Representatives cast their votes for Speaker of the House on the first day of the 118th Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol Building on January 03, 2023 in Washington, DC

If you haven't heard of George Santos, buckle up, because you're entering a world of glorious political chaos.

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Big on the Internet, Lauren Spicer, Right wing media, William Shakespeare

Right-Wing Twitter Trolls Claims Shakespeare Didn’t Use Pronouns

William Shakespeare and Martha Jones in Doctor Who

Anyway, maybe don't use Shakespeare who famously had men dressing like women on stage and women disguising themselves as men constantly in his work. He is not the "anti-woke" gender ally you think.

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Movies, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Kang the Conqueror

New ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ Promo Confirms Kang’s Motivation

Kang without his helmet in Quantumania.

New footage from Quantumania reveals more Kang dialogue, including a crucial detail about the Quantum Realm.

The post New ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ Promo Confirms Kang’s Motivation appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, China, marvel, politics

China Lifts Ban on Marvel Movies, But Why Were They Banned in the First Place?

A profile shot of Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett) staring off into the distance while wearing a black head wrap in a scene from 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'

China recently made the surprising decision to lift its three-year ban on all Marvel films. While the country did not offer an explanation, here are the likeliest reasons for the ban.

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Big on the Internet, animated short, animation, Twitter

I Love This Heartwarming Video of a Mother Eating Her Child

A purple adult and a pink baby look at the camera in the animated short "My Love."

We spoke to animator Angie Wang about her viral animated short, "My Love."

The post I Love This Heartwarming Video of a Mother Eating Her Child appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Netflix, Vikings, vikings: valhalla

‘Vikings: Valhalla’ Season 2 Is a Violent, Mystical Delight

Fredyis sits in the wood holding her sword in 'Vikings: Valhalla.'

The gorgeous sets and costumes alone are enough to warrant watching this show, and the likable characters and entertaining storylines almost feel like icing on the cake.

The post ‘Vikings: Valhalla’ Season 2 Is a Violent, Mystical Delight appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Allison Williams, m3gan

‘M3GAN 2.0’ is Confirmed! Here’s What We Know

A queen named M3GAN watching out the window

Hey, bestie! You didn't think M3GAN was done, did you? She has so many more friends to make, and so many more enemies to butcher!

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News, antisemitism, Harry Potter, Hogwarts Legacy, J. K. Rowling, racism, TERF, transphobia, video games

Former Literal ‘Poster Child’ for Hogwarts School Choir Is Boycotting ‘Hogwarts Legacy

Actor Warwick Davis conducts a group of singers dressed in Harry Potter robes and scarves.

The theme park actress-turned-Twitch streamer says that if she can boycott the game despite the important part the franchise played in her life you can too.

The post Former Literal ‘Poster Child’ for Hogwarts School Choir Is Boycotting ‘Hogwarts Legacy appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, art, Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King Jr.

Everyone Has Thoughts About the MLK & CSK Statue, But Not All of Them Deserve Space

A split image featuring two photos: On the left, a photo of 'The Embrace,' a bronze statue honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, displayed in Boston. On the right, the black-and-white photo of Mr. and Mrs. King that inspired the statue.

Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott-King’s impact on this country cannot be understated. However, a new statue meant to represent the couple has been met with mixed reactions.

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News, Blåhaj, IKEA, Trans issues

IKEA Canada Made an Actual Blåhaj Shark in Trans Colors

A close-up of a stuffed toy shark resting on a blanket.

Blåhaj, the cuddly plush shark beloved by trans people, is now an officially endorsed trans icon.

The post IKEA Canada Made an Actual Blåhaj Shark in Trans Colors appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Anime, anime, Attack on Titan

More ‘Attack on Titan’ Is Coming and My Bosom Is Heaving Like a Romance Novel Protagonist

Eren Jaegar and cast from the 'Attack on Titan' final season promo

The next installment of the fourth (and final?) season is closer than ever. From the new teaser to the release date, here's everything we know about part 3.

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TV, Daredevil: Born Again, Marvel Entertainment

Everything We Know About ‘Daredevil: Born Again’

Daredevil in Marvel and Disney+ She-Hulk series.

Matt Murdock is back! Here's everything we know so far about the plot, cast, and release window for 'Daredevil: Born Again.'

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TV, disney plus, Hide From Homepage, Percy Jackson, Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Everything We Know About the New ‘Percy Jackson’ Series Coming to Disney Plus

Cast playing Annabeth, Percy and Grover. Image: Disney Plus.

The official confirmation from Disney+ arrived at the beginning of 2022, and since then, there have been several exciting casting updates. Here's a breakdown of everything we know about Percy Jackson and the Olympians so far.

The post Everything We Know About the New ‘Percy Jackson’ Series Coming to Disney Plus appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, 1923, Brandon Sklenar, Spencer Dutton

INTERVIEW: Brandon Sklenar Breaks Down Masculinity and Lions in ‘1923’

Brandon Sklenar as Spencer Dutton in 1923

1923 is the latest in Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone universe. And with it comes the character of Spencer Dutton, played by Brandon Sklenar.

The post INTERVIEW: Brandon Sklenar Breaks Down Masculinity and Lions in ‘1923’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Henry Cavill, Netflix, The Witcher (TV series)

The Best Episodes of ‘The Witcher’, Ranked

Jaskier and Geralt the Witcher Netflix

As we impatiently wait for the start of season 3 (and the end of Henry Cavill's tenure as Geralt of Rivia), here's a rundown of the eight best episodes of the hit Netflix series.

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TV, HBO, Naughty Dog, The Last of Us

This ‘The Last Of Us’ Detail Will Rip Your Heart Out

Ellie standing wary with a gun in the woods

In a show full of heartbreak, this is one more to add to the list of gut-wrenching moments in 'The Last Of Us'.

The post This ‘The Last Of Us’ Detail Will Rip Your Heart Out appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Fear the Walking Dead, Hide From Homepage, Horror, horror drama, zombies

The End of ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ Is Nigh

Madison and Morgan in Fear the Walking Dead season 7

The Walking Dead universe is still breathing, but now Fear the Walking Dead is reaching its end!

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Big on the Internet, Chav, Kim Kardashian

Not Only Is Kim K Late To This Trend, It’s Also Offensive

Kim Kardashian in a low-cut black dress on a red carpet.

Kim Kardashian has broken the internet with another TikTok trend that she’s not only several years late to but she should never have touched in the first place. Kim, alongside a slew of other content creators throughout 2020 and 2021 (most prominently Bella Poarch), has done so-called ‘chav’ makeup to the song M to the […]

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TV, Alexa Nikolas, Zoey 101

Why I Won’t Be Watching the Zoey 101 Reboot – And You Shouldn’t Either

Zoey 101 screen capture

Whether we like it or not, reboots of old properties continue to be gold mines for Hollywood and the television industry. While much of the revivals and retellings that have come out in the last decade or so have been based on content from the 1980s and 90s, that well is running dry, so it’s […]

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