The Saturday Edition - Jul 14, 2018
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TV, gender representation, Joss Whedon, LGBTQ Representation

HBO Greenlights a New Joss Whedon Show, Critics Immediately Groan

joss whedon
While talented marginalized filmmakers and writers struggle to get their pilots and scripts read, HBO has decided to give a straight-to-series order on a show by the controversial and abusive Joss Whedon.
Movies, Danai Gurira, King Kong vs Godzilla, Star Trek (franchise)

Danai Gurira in Talks for Godzilla vs King Kong and Star Trek 4, Let’s Put Her in Those & Rom-Coms

attends the 90th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 4, 2018 in Hollywood, California.
Danai Gurira has definitely entered mainstream public culture due to her roles in The Walking Dead and Black Panther, which has led to multiple franchises trying to get a piece of her for their projects.
News, Henry Cavill, MeToo, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Henry Cavill Apologizes for His Comments on Flirting and #MeToo

Henry Cavill
When asked about flirting, Henry Cavill made a distasteful reference to the #MeToo movement and now the actor is apologizing for the remark after public outcry.
Movies & TV, An Emmy for Megan, Megan Amram

Twitter Fave Megan Amram Scores Two Emmy Nominations for An Emmy for Megan

The very funny Megan Amram has been campaigning for quite some time for an Emmy nomination all her own. Well, dreams do come true.
Movies, Okoye, superheroines, The MCU

Five Female MCU Heroines Who Deserve a Standalone Film More Than Black Widow

danai gurira
Here are our top five MCU heroines we want to see get a starring role in their own film.
Big on the Internet, representation, Riz Ahmed, romantic comedies

Make Riz Ahmed a Romantic Lead You Cowards

riz ahmed
Let's face it, he needs his own comedic leading role that doesn't end with a downbeat ending. Preferably a romantic comedy. Because reasons.
News, Abraham Lincoln, donald trump, Lies, Republicans

Trump Invents Polls That Don’t Exist to Claim He’s More Popular Than Abraham Lincoln

trump lincoln polls popularity lies
Donald Trump is the physical personification of writer Sarah Hagi's brilliant quote, "give me the confidence of a mediocre white dude." Has anyone more mediocre ever had more confidence in the history of anything? His favorite pastime is talking about how great he is, and he never lets little things like facts or reality get in the way of that. Actually, I don't know if we can even call it a pastime. He's essentially turned it into his career.
Big on the Internet, Sponsored, The Mary Sue Shop

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News, Rub and Tug, Scarlett Johansson, Trans issues, trans representation

Scarlett Johansson Exits Rub and Tug Following Trans Role Backlash: “I’ve Learned a Lot”

Scarlett Johansson, garbage, casting, trans, transgender, responses, memes
After being dragged by every corner of the sensible internet, Scarlett Johansson has finally left the Rub & Tug film, in which she would have been portraying a trans man.
Movies, Loki, The MCU, Thor

The Case for Thor Being Marvel’s Strongest Character, Part One: Thor

Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Loki (Tom Hiddleston) face off against Frost Giants in Thor
As we head into an uncertain, possibly Thor-less future, it's time to give Thor some credit where credit is due. This is the first part of a four part series that examines the rise of Thor from his earliest appearance to where his character might go in the future of the MCU.
News, Puerto Rico, racism, viral videos, xenophobia

Man Who Harassed Woman for Wearing a Puerto Rico Shirt Has Been Charged With Felony Hate Crimes

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The man who went viral for harassing a woman over her Puerto Rico shirt has been arrested on two hate crime charges. Originally, he was charged with only misdemeanor disorderly conduct and misdemeanor assault, but both were upgraded to hate crimes, making them felonies.
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, marvel, marvel merchandise, sdcc merchandise

Marvel Has Quite the SDCC Exclusives Collection

Marvel San Diego Comic Com Exclusives
From Wakanda Forever to plenty of Thanos-inspired gear, SDCC spared no one from the snap.
Big on the Internet, Anthony Bourdain, Asia Argento, Internet Trolls

Open Letter Defends Asia Argento From Internet Blame Over Anthony Bourdain’s Suicide

anthony bourdain asia argento
An open letter was published in the LA Times today imploring people to stop blaming Asia Argento over Anthony Bourdain's tragic suicide. The letter, signed by 40 survivors including Terry Crews, Rose McGowan, Mira Sorvino and more, addresses a growing number of online trolls using Bourdain's death to blame and victim shame Argento, who is grieving the loss of her companion.
News, Darkest Timeline, LGBTQ discrimination, Republicans, same-sex adoption

Republicans Vote to Allow Religious Discrimination Against Same-Sex Adoption in Taxpayer Funded Agencies

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 26: Mark Beckfold and Steve Ledoux (R) , who are married, hold their foster son at a celebration of the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage on June 26, 2015 in West Hollywood, California. The Supreme Court ruled today that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry nationwide without regard to their state's laws. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
On Wednesday, the House Appropriations Committee passed an amendment saying that taxpayer-funded adoption agencies could deny same-sex adoptions based on religious objection.
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