The Monday Edition - Jul 16, 2018
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TV, body positivity, Dove, Steven Universe

Steven Universe‘s Touching Campaign About Body Confidence

Sardonyx and Smokey Quartz talk about how their bodies are different, and how comparing yourself to others keeps you from doing things only you can do.
Movies, Colette, Keira Knightley, LGBTQ Representation

Keira Knightley Brings Iconic French Author to Life, in All Her Queer Glory, in Colette

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While the recent Mary Queen of Scots trailer has taken up most of the period-drama attention, another period piece starring the corset queen herself—Keira Knightley's Sundance darling, Colette—should not be overlooked.
TV, Netflix, Steve Harrington, Stranger Things

Stranger Things Mall Featurette Includes a Tiny Steve Harrington Update

The Hunt for Red October is at the front of the bookstore, Bruce Springsteen's Born in the U.S.A. is now available, and Steve Harrington is working at Scoops Ahoy.
TV, BBC One, Les Misérables, Victor Hugo

Our First Look at the Non-Musical TV Adaptation Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables

Written by Andrew Davies (the 1995 Pride and Prejudice) the six-part series stars Lily Collins as Fantine, Dominic West as Valjean, and David Oyelowo as Javert.
TV, 2018 Emmys, Jonathan Van Ness, queer eye

Monday Cute: Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness’ Beautiful Reaction to His Dual Emmy Noms

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It's the only good thing in the world.
TV, John Oliver, Last Week Tonight

Last Week Tonight Shares Their Most Absurd Unused Graphics, and One Even Weirder Real Picture

Host John Oliver shares some of the show's strangest graphics that never made it on air in this web exclusive for Last Week Tonight.
Big on the Internet, gun control, Sacha Baron Cohen, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Sacha Baron Cohen Tricks Republicans into Filming PSA for Arming Children with Guns

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In this sneak peek from his new series, Baron Cohen assumes the disguise of Israeli Mossad agent Erran Morad, who is trying to pitch his "Kinder Guardian" program of arming children with guns. He manages to get major Republicans like Trent Lott, Dana Rohrabacher, Joe Wilson, Joe Walsh and others to not only listen to his pitch, but to actively endorse it.
Big on the Internet, Elon Musk, nerd rage, Twitter feuds

Very Secure and Important Man Elon Musk Attacks Divers Who Rescued Thai Soccer Team on Twitter

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Buckle your seatbelts, folks: noted Jag of all Trades Elon Musk is at it again. The tech world's Lyle Lanley took to Twitter to insult and harass the team behind the daring rescue of the Thai soccer team that found themselves trapped in a series of underground caves.
Big on the Internet, protest, Pussy Riot, World Cup

Pussy Riot Storms the Field During the World Cup Finals in Russia

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The World Cup finals are filled with tension and emotion as viewers around the world watch intently for the next winning team to be crowned. It was on this massive public stage that members of Russian punk band and activist group Pussy Riot stormed the pitch, creating a disruption during the game.
TV, BBC One, Doctor Who, Jodie Whittaker

The Doctor Who Season 11 Trailer is Here and Yeah, We’re Excited

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Fans of Doctor Who were treated to a sneak peek at the upcoming season today, when BBC One aired the first teaser trailer during half-time at the World Cup Finals between France and Croatia. The 50-second teaser was brief, but it was more than enough to whet our appetite for the first female doctor.
Movies, Captain Marvel (movie), CGI, Samuel L. Jackson

Captain Marvel to Feature Digitally De-Aged Samuel L. Jackson and Clark Gregg

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Captain Marvel is already known for several firsts: first solo female avenger movie, first MCU film directed by a woman. Now they can add another first to their list, as Captain Marvel will be the first film to digitally de-age its actors throughout the entire movie. Both Samuel L. Jackson and Clark Gregg will be digitally de-aged by 25 years to appear in the 90's set superhero film.
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