The Tuesday Edition - Aug 1, 2023
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Movies, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Production Design

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ is Crammed With Cool Details, if You Know Where to Look

Rocket Raccoon talks to someone off camera in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

Production Designer Beth Mickle talks the Orgoscope, Counter-Earth, and Rocket Raccoon's apartment.

The post ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ is Crammed With Cool Details, if You Know Where to Look appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Crowley, fan theory, Good Omens, Good Omens 2

This ‘Good Omens’ Theory About Crowley’s Angelic Past Seems More and More Likely

David Tennant's demon Crowley disguised as an angel in the second season of Good Omens

There are several theories in the Good Omens fandom after season two, including about Crowley’s previous angelic identity.

The post This ‘Good Omens’ Theory About Crowley’s Angelic Past Seems More and More Likely appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, anti-lgbtq, lesbian, LGBTQ, transphobia

Right-Wingers Falsely Claim That LGBTQ+ Community Wants To Exclude Trans People

Many people figures rainbow colored on LGBT pride flag under magnifying glass isolated on white.

They're not dinosaurs, Harold. They're lesbians.

The post Right-Wingers Falsely Claim That LGBTQ+ Community Wants To Exclude Trans People appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, blackface, Hollywood, SAG-AFTRA, SAG-AFTRA Strike 2023

SAG and Studios Agree on One Thing: Eliminating Blackface From Stunt Work

A stunt man in a jumpsuit head to toe, on fire.

Despite the ongoing strike, SAG and studios agree: paintdowns and wiggings are not acceptable.

The post SAG and Studios Agree on One Thing: Eliminating Blackface From Stunt Work appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, David Krumholtz, Jack Quaid, Oppenheimer, SAG-AFTRA Strike 2023

Your Favorite ‘Oppenheimer’ Boys Are Out on the Picket Lines

David Krumholtz and Jack Quaid on the picket lines

If the "Oppenhomies" want to show their support for their unions, we're here for it.

The post Your Favorite ‘Oppenheimer’ Boys Are Out on the Picket Lines appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Baldur's Gate 3, Hide From Homepage, RPGs

Does ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Offer Cross-Platform Play? Yes—and No

Promo image of an example of "The Dark Urge," featuring a white Dragonborn.

Be smart about how you gather your party for Baldur's Gate 3!

The post Does ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Offer Cross-Platform Play? Yes—and No appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Disney, physical media

Disney to Stop Selling Physical Media in Australia

Disney's iconic logo

Australians are unfortunately losing their ability to purchase Disney titles on physical media.

The post Disney to Stop Selling Physical Media in Australia appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Paul Reubens

How ‘Pee-weegate’ Nearly Ended Paul Reubens’ Career

Pee-wee's Playhouse poster featuring Paul Reubens

Following news of Paul Reubens' death, the conversation around his more controversial behavior has been revived.

The post How ‘Pee-weegate’ Nearly Ended Paul Reubens’ Career appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, fan theory, Good Omens, Good Omens 2

‘Good Omens’ Fans Have a Theory About Aziraphale, Metatron, and That Depressing Ending

Michael Sheen as Aziraphale in the Good Omens season 2 finale

Good Omens fans have pored over every detail of that climatic scene, and they've turned up something very interesting.

The post ‘Good Omens’ Fans Have a Theory About Aziraphale, Metatron, and That Depressing Ending appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Anime, Hide From Homepage, Jujutsu Kaisen

Who Is Yuji? Everything You Need To Know About ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’s Protagonist

Yuji Itadori from Jujutsu Kaisen's second OP

People are always asking, “Hey, who’s that main character guy in Jujutsu Kaisen?” That’s easy, it’s Naruto. Right? Spiky hair? Can-do attitude? Kind of an idiot? Totally OP for no reason? Hangs out with a dark-haired emo frenemy and a girl who is not above getting violent when he’s being annoying? Oh, and he’s being […]

The post Who Is Yuji? Everything You Need To Know About ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’s Protagonist appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, battlebit, video games

One of The Hottest Games Right Now Can Best Be Described As ‘Minecraft’ Meets ‘Battlefield’ & It’s Blowing Up on TikTok

A scene from a first-person shooter video game, seen through a rifle scope.

This 'Minecraft meets Battlefield' FPS game is incredibly popular on TikTok at the moment, with over 100 million views.

The post One of The Hottest Games Right Now Can Best Be Described As ‘Minecraft’ Meets ‘Battlefield’ & It’s Blowing Up on TikTok appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Baldur's Gate 3, RPGs

Every ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Romance Option, Ranked

Two of the most popular romances in Baldur's Gate 3, Astarion the sleazy vampire, and Shadowheart the secretive cleric of Shar.

Time to send some sparks flying in Baldur's Gate 3!

The post Every ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Romance Option, Ranked appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, lawsuits, Lizzo, Watch Out For The Big Grrrls

Former Lizzo Dancers Are Suing Over Alleged Sexual Harassment and Other Claims

Lizzo performs in front of backup dancers.

Lizzo is making headlines today for the worst reason.

The post Former Lizzo Dancers Are Suing Over Alleged Sexual Harassment and Other Claims appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Paul Reubens, Pee-Wee Herman, Pee-Wee's Playhouse

Paul Reubens Is Gone, But Pee-wee Herman Will Stay With Me Forever

Publicity still from 'Pee Wee's Playhouse' (CBS), a children's television show starring Paul Reubens, 1986. (Photo by John Kisch Archive/Getty Images)

Pee-wee's Playhouse was an absurdist respite from tumultuous childhoods and gave latchkey kids something they could latch onto.

The post Paul Reubens Is Gone, But Pee-wee Herman Will Stay With Me Forever appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, SAG-AFTRA Strike 2023, Stephen Amell, WGA Strike 2023

Stephen Amell Really Didn’t Have To Speak at All

Stephen Amell looking like a fool

Stephen Amell’s clarification is an attempt to gaslight, gatekeep, girlboss his way into staying popular at conventions when Grant Gustin is around.

The post Stephen Amell Really Didn’t Have To Speak at All appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Barbie movie, Junji Ito, tomie

Itoverse Fans Are Clamoring for Tomie Barbie

Jung Ito's Tomie cover art on the left, Margot Robbie as Barbie having an intrusive thought of death in the Barbie movie on the right

Horror mangaka Junji Ito inspired fans to share their vision of Tomie Barbie after he joyously stepped into his own hot pink Barbie box at SDCC 2023.

The post Itoverse Fans Are Clamoring for Tomie Barbie appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, AMPTP, legal, WGA Strike 2023

Hollywood Studios Are Trying To Call Their Decision To Cheat Writers an ‘Act of God’

Writers picket outside a Hollywood studio.

I'm sure the companies that comprise the AMPTP like to THINK themselves gods, but they're not.

The post Hollywood Studios Are Trying To Call Their Decision To Cheat Writers an ‘Act of God’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Kraven the Hunter, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man

Kraven the Hunter Isn’t Part of the MCU (But He Came Close)

Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Kraven the Hunter

Another famous Spider-Man villain is coming to town, but will he be facing off against Spider-Man himself?

The post Kraven the Hunter Isn’t Part of the MCU (But He Came Close) appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Good Omens, Good Omens 2

‘Good Omens 2’ Introduced us to Crowley’s Demonic Replacement on Earth

Miranda Richardson is back on Good Omens as the demon Shax

Among this season's new characters, there’s one we met at the very start who stirs up quite some trouble.

The post ‘Good Omens 2’ Introduced us to Crowley’s Demonic Replacement on Earth appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, censorship, Elon Musk, Kanye West, Twitter

Kanye West, Banned From Twitter for Antisemitic Posts, Allowed Back on ‘X’

A giant metal X on top of Twitter headquarters.

Kanye West is back on X, formerly known as Twitter, despite being banned twice already.

The post Kanye West, Banned From Twitter for Antisemitic Posts, Allowed Back on ‘X’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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