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Books, books, fandom, Geek

Geek Elders Speak: In Our Own Voices Beautifully Shows That Women Always Had a Voice in Fandom

Book cover for Geek Elders Speak: In Our Own Way byForest Path Books

During the '60s, '70s, '80s and '90s, fandom, or "fannishness" was considered a niche community, with participants connecting through snail mail, small gatherings, and the very first structures of what we would now recognize as conventions and comic cons. For women especially, navigating the community often felt like being an "other" in an already "othered" space, which, as you can imagine, was frustrating beyond belief.

The post Geek Elders Speak: In Our Own Voices Beautifully Shows That Women Always Had a Voice in Fandom first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, tiktok, Wanda Maximoff, WandaVision

This WandaVision and Up Crossover Will Make You Ugly Cry

Paul Bettany and Elizabeth Olsen in WandaVision

Just when you thought WandaVision couldn't make you cry anymore, someone went and did a TikTok mash-up with Disney's Up and we're not ok.

The post This WandaVision and Up Crossover Will Make You Ugly Cry first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, agatha harkness, Wanda Maximoff, WandaVision

WandaVision Head Writer Jac Schaeffer Talks About the Evolution of Wanda and Agatha’s Relationship

TV, anime, Funimation, shipping

SK8 the Infinity Sports Anime Was Made for Shipping, So Let’s Talk About It!

Sports anime is full of themes of friendship, lifelong bonds, and conflicts that make you scream JUST KISS ALREADY. SK8 the Infinity is no exception.

The post SK8 the Infinity Sports Anime Was Made for Shipping, So Let’s Talk About It! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, andrew dabb, Kansas, Supernatural

The Original Pre-COVID Supernatural Finale Would Have Included a Kansas Concert in Heaven

Supernatural -- "Carry On" -- Image Number: SN1520C_0272r.jpg -- Pictured (L-R): Jared Padalecki as Sam and Jensen Ackles as Dean -- Photo: Robert Falconer/The CW -- © 2020 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Months after the Supernatural finale aired, we have a better idea of the pre-COVID finale thanks to a note from showrunner Andrew Dabb.

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News, police violence, violence against women

The Disappearance of Sarah Everard Is a Chilling Reminder of the Violence Women Face by Simply Walking Home

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Posters are seen along the last known route as the hunt for missing woman Sarah Everard enters its fifth day, on March 09, 2021 in London, England. Sarah Everard, 33, from Brixton, London has been missing since leaving a friend's home in Clapham on Wednesday, March 3. She was last seen at about 21.30 GMT, wearing a green rain jacket, navy blue trousers with a white diamond pattern, turquoise and orange trainers, a white beanie hat and possibly wearing green earphones. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

On March 3rd, Sarah Everard, 33, was spotted while walking home to Brixton from a friend’s house in Clapham, England. That was the last time anyone has seen her. Everard's disappearance has sparked a conversation about the threat women face from men.

The post The Disappearance of Sarah Everard Is a Chilling Reminder of the Violence Women Face by Simply Walking Home first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, American Rescue Plan, Mississippi, Republicans

Republican Senator Roger Wicker Tried To Take Credit for the American Rescue Plan He Voted Against

roger wicker

The senior senator from Mississippi voted no on the bill, and is now trying to take credit for it.

The post Republican Senator Roger Wicker Tried To Take Credit for the American Rescue Plan He Voted Against first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Fox & Friends, meghan markle, racism

Hold On, Did Fox News Try To Use COLONIALISM as Proof That the British Monarchy Isn’t Racist?

Fox News plays a clip of Meghan Markle speaking to Oprah with a Chyron reading "Fallout over Harry & Meghan's interview"

The American conservative media will do anything to keep from siding with a Black woman, including rushing to defend the British monarchy.

The post Hold On, Did Fox News Try To Use COLONIALISM as Proof That the British Monarchy Isn’t Racist? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Comics, comics, DC, LGBTQIA

DC Comics Will Celebrate Pride Month With DC Pride Anthology

DC LGBTQ anthology titled DC Pride.

DC Comics is celebrating Pride Month in style in the form of an 80-page anthology dedicated to LGBTQIA+ characters from across the DC Universe.

The post DC Comics Will Celebrate Pride Month With DC Pride Anthology first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Anna Fricke, Jared Padalecki, Walker

Walker Showrunner Anna Fricke Previews an Emotional New Episode

Walker -- “Bar None” -- Image Number: WLK106b_0395r -- Pictured (L-R): Jared Padalecki as Cordell Walker and Genevieve Padalecki as Emily Walker -- Photo: Rebecca Brenneman/The CW -- © 2021 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

To prepare for the return of 'Walker,' we chatted with showrunner Anna Fricke about where Walker's head is at going into "Bar None."

The post Walker Showrunner Anna Fricke Previews an Emotional New Episode first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, A Song of Ice and Fire, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon

Game of Thrones Spinoff House of the Dragon Won’t Have “Egregious” Graphic Violence Towards Women, Says Lead

Olivia Cooke will be playing Alicent Hightower in the upcoming Game of Thrones spinoff series House of the Dragon, and she has shared that this upcoming series won't have the same graphic violence towards women for no reason that was part of the previous series.

The post Game of Thrones Spinoff House of the Dragon Won’t Have “Egregious” Graphic Violence Towards Women, Says Lead first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, Nintendo, shipping, Super Mario Bros. (franchise)

Super Mario Brothers Is the Story of a Polyship in the Middle of an Epic Roleplay, in This Essay I Will—

Image from Super Mario Odyssey

Honestly, Bowser kidnapping Peach has become a regularly scheduled event. Maybe it's because he, Peach, and Mario just like hanging out with each other.

The post Super Mario Brothers Is the Story of a Polyship in the Middle of an Epic Roleplay, in This Essay I Will— first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Doom Patrol, Michelle Gomez, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Michelle Gomez Will Join Doom Patrol Season Three!

michelle gomez as miranda in the flight attendant

Rejoice, O nerds, one of our favorite actresses, Michelle Gomez, is set to join one of our favorite shows.

The post Things We Saw Today: Michelle Gomez Will Join Doom Patrol Season Three! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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