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Movies, Eternals, Lauren Ridloff

Lauren Ridloff on Becoming the MCU’s First Deaf Superhero and the Support Necessary for Deaf Actors and Audiences

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 10: Lauren Ridloff poses for a photo as the 2018 TONY award nominees prep at Langham Hotel on June 10, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue)

"In some scenes, I had to face a wall. As a deaf person, how do you cue me?" Ridloff explains. "At one point, I was sharing my frustration with Angie — Angelina Jolie — at a holiday party after a day of shooting. And she immediately made a suggestion — why don’t we use a laser pen that special effects can easily erase? It was an “Aha, wow” moment. Whenever I’m looking at a wall, the interpreters would use a laser pen to make a circle on the wall — “rolling, rolling, rolling”

The post Lauren Ridloff on Becoming the MCU’s First Deaf Superhero and the Support Necessary for Deaf Actors and Audiences first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Chris Evans, Lizzo, the bodyguard

The Internet Will Only Accept The Bodyguard Remake If It’s Lizzo and Chris Evans

Chris Evans and Lizzo in press photos.

Lizzo is clearly on board. In fact, she seems to have the same mindset we all do. A remake? No thanks. A remake starring Lizzo and Chris Evans? We're all listening. And so is Lizzo.

The post The Internet Will Only Accept The Bodyguard Remake If It’s Lizzo and Chris Evans first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, anime, erik killmonger, Marvel's What If...?

What If…? We Were Right About Killmonger Being a Vegeta Cosplaying Anime Fan?

Killmonger Gundam

In the latest episode of Marvel's What If...? Killmonger admits to liking anime, a clear nod to Michael B. Jordan being an anime fan.

The post What If…? We Were Right About Killmonger Being a Vegeta Cosplaying Anime Fan? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj’s Ridiculous Vaccine Testicle Story Is Just a Distraction From Her Legal Issues

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 12: Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty attend the Marc Jacobs Fall 2020 runway show during New York Fashion Week on February 12, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Marc Jacobs)

Nicki Minaj has been in the news recently and while it should be overwhelmingly because of the legal troubles facing her husband, it is instead because of this testicle tweet.

The post Nicki Minaj’s Ridiculous Vaccine Testicle Story Is Just a Distraction From Her Legal Issues first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Vincent D'Onofrio, Wilson Fisk

So Is Vincent D’Onofrio NOT Returning as Wilson Fisk?

Kingpin in Marvel and Netflix's Daredevil.

Vincent D'Onofrio was rumored to be returning to the role of Wilson Fisk for the upcoming Disney+ series Hawkeye.

The post So Is Vincent D’Onofrio NOT Returning as Wilson Fisk? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Asian Representation, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Meng’er Zhang Is Perfect as Xialing in Shang-Chi and I Want All the Spinoffs

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: Meng’er Zhang attends the Gold House special screening of Marvel Studios' "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" at Regal Union Square on August 30, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Disney)

Shang-Chi surprised me as a Marvel film. For being an origin story, it felt exciting and the characters all really injected themselves right into my heart. But the stand out for me was Meng’er Zhang who played Xialing Xu.

The post Meng’er Zhang Is Perfect as Xialing in Shang-Chi and I Want All the Spinoffs first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies & TV, TV, activism, CBS, reality TV

Looks Like That Poorly Conceived Activist Reality Competition Series Is Gonna Be a Documentary Instead

The Activist

After facing widespread backlash for being presented as a reality competition, CBS' The Activist will now be a documentary special about activism.

The post Looks Like That Poorly Conceived Activist Reality Competition Series Is Gonna Be a Documentary Instead first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Elijah Wood, Hobbits, Lord of the Rings

A Man Is Living as a Hobbit and These Lord of the Rings Stars Approve

Elijah Wood poses as hobbit Frodo Baggins at Bag End in 'Lord of the Rings'

Stars of Peter Jackson's Lord of The Rings movies sent warm messages of approval to an Italian man who lives as a hobbit and is planning a hobbit village.

The post A Man Is Living as a Hobbit and These Lord of the Rings Stars Approve first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, artists, Cara Delevingne, luna matatas

Cara Delevingne’s “Peg the Patriarchy” Met Gala Look Appears to Be Appropriated From a Queer, WOC Artist

Cara Delevingne arrives for the 2021 Met Gala in a white bullet proof vest reading "peg the patriarchy"

The phrase was coined (and copyrighted) by an artist and sex educator named Luna Matatas, who says she was not consulted, credited, or paid for use of the slogan.

The post Cara Delevingne’s “Peg the Patriarchy” Met Gala Look Appears to Be Appropriated From a Queer, WOC Artist first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, family, plagiarism, Romancelandia

Romance Author Accuses Family Member of Plagiarism, Stalking

Grayscale Photography of ripped Man standing. (Image: DreamLens Production.)

Romance author A.K. Evans shares blog detailing out pattern of plagiarism and stalking from fellow writer Dr. Rebecca Sharp. What's worse? They are related.

The post Romance Author Accuses Family Member of Plagiarism, Stalking first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, book releases, magical realism, science fiction

The Mary Sue Book Club, September 2021: Romance, Magical Realism, and More

Book covers for "The Charm Offensive," "The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina," and "White Smoke." (Images: Atria Books and Katherine Tegen Books.)

With a new month starting tomorrow, that also means new books are coming out. Below I have complied some of the most interesting novels and novellas coming out September 2021.

The post The Mary Sue Book Club, September 2021: Romance, Magical Realism, and More first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, reboots

The Cast for the Fresh Prince Reboot Has Been Revealed, and … It’s Fine

the second aunt viv and the cast of fresh prince of bel air

Today, NBC streaming service Peacock released its cast for the upcoming reboot of the hit '90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

The post The Cast for the Fresh Prince Reboot Has Been Revealed, and … It’s Fine first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Kevin Costner, remakes, the bodyguard, Warner Bros., Whitney Houston

This Remake Announcement to Whitney Houston’s The Bodyguard Might Be the Biggest ”Do Not Want” I’ve Seen in a While

Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner

Matthew López ("The Inheritance") has been hired to write what Variety is calling a "reimagining" of Whitney Houston's "The Bodyguard."

The post This Remake Announcement to Whitney Houston’s The Bodyguard Might Be the Biggest ”Do Not Want” I’ve Seen in a While first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, TV, Marvel's What If...?, Tony Stark

Things We Saw Today: The Internet Reacted to Tony Stark’s Fate on What If…?

An animated version of Tony Stark lounges in Marvel Studios' 'What If...?'

Yeah, I have a question for Marvel's What If...?: What if y'all let Tony Stark RELAX?

The post Things We Saw Today: The Internet Reacted to Tony Stark’s Fate on What If…? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Gaming, Hades, indie games, video games

I Can’t Get Over How Charming the in-Game Details of Hades Are

Hades Game

Supergiant Games' Hades is full of fun gameplay and engaging storytelling, and the extra details you discover while playing are incredible.

The post I Can’t Get Over How Charming the in-Game Details of Hades Are first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Lana Wachowski, the matrix resurrections

Lana Wachowski Revealed What Brought Her Back for Matrix Resurrections

Neo in the Matrix 4

Having them back and returning us all to the characters we've loved and missed is, in a way, giving us that same feeling that Wachowski's dream gave to her. Thank you, Lana Wachowski and I can't wait to see Neo and Trinity back in action once more with The Matrix Resurrections

The post Lana Wachowski Revealed What Brought Her Back for Matrix Resurrections first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, News, California, politics, recall

California’s Ridiculous Republican-Led Recall Attempt Is Finally Over as Newsom Wins in a Landslide

At an election rally, Gavin Newsom speaks to a crowd in front of a giant sign made of lightbulbs spelling out "NO"

The good news out of California today is that control of the country's largest economy and the wellbeing of 40 million people has not been turned over to a fringe right-wing radio host.

The post California’s Ridiculous Republican-Led Recall Attempt Is Finally Over as Newsom Wins in a Landslide first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Spider-Man, Venom, Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Spidey/Venom Fans, Don’t Lose Hope Yet. Andy Serkis Says a Crossover Will Happen.

Venom

Spider-Man fans, we have quite the few months ahead of us. Not only is Spider-Man: No Way Home coming out in December but first, we get our second look at Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock!

The post Spidey/Venom Fans, Don’t Lose Hope Yet. Andy Serkis Says a Crossover Will Happen. first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Booktube, Lucifer, Netflix, Shadow and Bone (series)

BookTuber Catfishing People as TV Villains in New Netflix Series Promises Hell of a Good Time

Cindy Pham (withCindy) setting up dating profile as Lucifer. (Image: Netflix.)

Booktuber (Readwithcindy) turned general YouTuber (withCindy) Cindy Pham just found another way to turn her passion for highlighting NSFW lines from popular stories. Yesterday, she shared her new web series with Netflix called Flirting with The Enemy. A show she jokily describes as "the show where Netflix pays me to give people trust issues."

The post BookTuber Catfishing People as TV Villains in New Netflix Series Promises Hell of a Good Time first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Movies, Alanis Morissette, HBO, sexual assault

Alanis Morissette Says HBO Jagged Documentary Is “Not the Story I Agreed To Tell”

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 12: Alanis Morissette accepts the Icon Award onstage during Billboard Women In Music 2019, presented by YouTube Music, on December 12, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Billboard)

The HBO documentary 'Jagged' has been making the circuit at film festivals, but the topic of the feature, singer Alanis Morissette, has disowned the project.

The post Alanis Morissette Says HBO Jagged Documentary Is “Not the Story I Agreed To Tell” first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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