The Friday Edition - Apr 27, 2018
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Big on the Internet, Dave Nadelberg, Mortified

Interview: Mortified‘s Dave Nadelberg and How People Reading Their Embarrassing Teenage Writing Became a Phenomenon

In each episode of Mortified Guide, performers read something they wrote as teenagers: diary entries, love letters, erotic fan-fiction, childhood drawings of how they imaged sex, etc.
Big on the Internet, Movies, Avengers: Infinity War, DC Universe, marvel

Infinity War Combines All the Best & Worst Qualities of a Comic Book Event Crossover

Josh Brolin as Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War
For a superhero movie in 2018, post-Black Panther so many people were ready to write this movie off, but it stuck the landing and accepted itself as a comic-book film in the truest, messiest and most glorious way possible.
Movies, Avengers: Infinity War, Marvel Entertainment

Play Along With the Avengers: Infinity War Cast in “Know Your Chris” to Decompress From the Movie

Letitia Wright, Chris Pratt, and Benedict Cumberbatch play Know Your Chris
Whether you've seen Avengers: Infinity War and just have a lot of processing to do, or you're still prepping for your trip to the theater, the whole experience around the culmination of Marvel's cinematic universe has been A Lot. So let's take a pause for a moment to appreciate the simpler things in life and remind ourselves of the aspects of being a Marvel fan that aren't nearly as stressful: distinguishing between Marvel's seemingly infinite supply of Chrises.
AMP Featured, Movies, Avengers: Infinity War, marvel studios, mcu

Did You See Infinity War? Let’s Talk About It

Avengers: Infinity War
Avengers: Infinity War rolled into theaters last night. If got to see it, we have a lot to talk about. If you're waiting a couple of days, be warned that HERE BE ALL OF THE SPOILERS.
News, Cannes Film Festival, Weinstein

“The Festival Cannot Not Act”: Cannes Festival Starts a Hotline to Report Sexual Harassment and Assault

Cannes Film Festival is partnering with Marlene Schiappa, the French women's equality minister, to address sexual harassment and assault at the festival.
Books, anime, Chris Stuckmann, interview

Interview: Chris Stuckmann Speaks on His New Book Anime Impact and Which Anime Characters the Avengers Would Be

Dragon Ball Super: Doragon bôru cho (2015)
Chris Stuckmann is a well-known figure in internet circles. His movie reviews are some of the most-viewed on YouTube, and he has a new book out called Anime Impact, which features contributors discussing their experiences with their favorite anime.
TV, Anton Yelchin, Diego Luna, Guillermo del Toro, Netflix, Tatiana Maslany, Trollhunters

Tatiana Maslany, Diego Luna, and Emile Hirsch Join the Final Season of Guillermo del Toro’s Trollhunters

The Netflix animated series Trollhunters adds three voices, with Emile Hirsch taking over Anton Yelchin's role as Jim.
TV, Luke Cage, Mike Colter, Netflix

This Clip from Luke Cage Season 2 Is Just Mike Colter Being Super Athletic and It’s Amazing

While we're pretty sure Luke Cage isn't going to make a sharp turn into a sports drama, "The Show Off" is a great reminder of exactly how powerful Luke Cage is.
Movies, female director, S. J. Clarkson, Star Trek (franchise), Star Trek 4 (Kelvin), women in film

S.J. Clarkson Is the First Female Director in Star Trek Feature Film History

Zoe Saldana as Uhura in Star Trek
There's big news a-brewin' for Trek fans everywhere! First, there's the announcement that there are two more Star Trek films being planned. Second, there's the even more exciting announcement that the fourth Trek film in the Kelvin Universe has hired its director, and she is the first female feature director in the franchise's history!
Big on the Internet, TED Talks, time's up, Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross Opened the Annual TED Conference With a Must-Watch Speech on Owning Women’s Fury

tracee ellis ross ted talk fury
Earlier this month, Tracee Ellis Ross opened the annual TED Conference with a speech about the fury women are feeling, and have always felt, and how it's not something to bury or run from. Rather, we need to listen to that fury and all the wisdom it holds. The video of Ellis' speech has now been released and I want you to know that I am not exaggerating, not even a little bit, when I say that you need to be watching this video right now.
Movies, Karen Gillan, marvel, marvel studios, The Handmaid's Tale, The MCU, tws

Things We Saw Today: Karen Gillan Wants to Direct All-Female Marvel Film

Women of Marvel MCU
Filed this under Shut Up and Take My Money: Karen Gillan wants to direct an all-female Marvel movie. The actress, who will reprise her role as Nebula in Avengers: Infinity War, spoke to the Huffington Post at the premiere of The Party’s Just Beginning, at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film marks the directorial debut of Gillan, who also wrote and stars in the film alongside fellow Guardians of the Galaxy alum Lee Pace.
TV, documentaries, NXIVM, Sarah Edmondson

NXIVM Cult Docu-Series in the Works Starring Two Former Members. Will This Be Your Next True-Crime Obsession?

Sarah Edmondson in 'Love at First Bark'
We recently covered the arrest of Smallville's Allison Mack on sex trafficking charges related to the cult NXIVM (pronounced "Nexium," so why in the hell don't they just write it that way?). Now, two of the cult's former members are coming forward...in the form of a documentary series.
TV, Colin Jost, Emmys, Michael Che, snl, weekend update

Weekend Update’s Bro-Tastic Michael Che and Colin Jost to Host 2018 Emmys

Colin Jost Michael Che Weekend Update SNL
NBC announced that Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update co-anchors Michael Che and Colin Jost will be hosting The Emmys this September. The show will be produced by Lorne Michaels and feature appearances by various SNL cast members. In a statement from NBC Entertainment chairman Robert Greenblatt, "NBC is thrilled to be the home of this year's Emmy Awards, and with Colin and Michael in the driver's seat as hosts, along with surprise appearances by other cast members of SNL."
Big on the Internet, fathers, mcu, Thanos

Marvel Movies Are a Universe of Terrible Fathers

Fathers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Villainous, disapproving, or disappointing fathers are the MCU's go-to trope.
Big on the Internet, News, bisexuality, Janelle Monáe, LGBTQ Representation

Janelle Monáe Describes Herself as “a Queer Black Woman in America” & “Free-A$$ Motherf**Ker”

"Dirty Computer" Screening
She has laid the foundation for all our other queer black sisters to know they can come forward. In their own time. Within their own space. And with their own voice.
Movies, Avengers: Infinity War, Loki, Tom Hiddleston

Tom Hiddleston Surprising Loki Cosplayers Is a Total Delight

Tom Hiddleston surprises Loki cosplayers
Avengers: Infinity War actor Tom Hiddleston surprised Loki cosplayers at a special event for the movie, and to say these were the best moments of the fans' lives is probably an understatement.
Movies, Annapurna Pictures, Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey, women in journalism

Annapurna Pictures Developing Film on the Intrepid New York Times Reporters Who Broke the Harvey Weinstein Scandal

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Journalists Jodi Kantor (L) and Megan Twohey attend the Hearst 100 at Michael's Restaurant on December 11, 2017 in New York City.
Woodward and Bernstein got All the President's Men. Now, it's Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey's turn. They are currently the subjects of an upcoming film from Annapurna Pictures and Plan B thanks to their investigative journalism into Harvey Weinstein.
News, Andrea Constand, Bill Cosby, sexual assault

Will Bill Cosby’s Rape Conviction Satisfy People Who Want Accusations to Be ‘Proven’ Before We Listen to Them?

bill cosby, trial, guilty, rape, assault
In a historical outcome from what was already a landmark case–the first major criminal trial of the #MeToo era–Bill Cosby has been found guilty on all counts of sexual assault.
Gaming, Harry Potter, Harry Potter (franchise), Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Jam City, mobile games

Wands at the Ready! The Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery Mobile Game Is Finally Here

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery Mobile Game
Good news for everyone still eagerly awaiting their Hogwarts acceptance letter: Jam City and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Portkey Games have released their free-to-play mobile game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery on Android and iOS devices today. This marks the popular franchise's first entry into the world of mobile gaming, with a story-driven adventure RPG that allows you to play as a Hogwarts student.
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