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TV, Amazon Studios, Rosamund Pike, The Wheel of Time (series)

SDCC 2021: Rosamund Pike Stars in Amazon’s The Wheel of Time Series

rosamund pike

Rosamund Pike in a fantasy series? Yes please.

The post SDCC 2021: Rosamund Pike Stars in Amazon’s The Wheel of Time Series first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Michael B. Jordan, Superman, Val-Zod

Michael B. Jordan to Bring Superman Val-Zod Series to HBO Max

killmonger, val-zod

After burning up the screen in Marvel's The Fantastic Four and fighting for the Wakandan throne in Black Panther, Michael B. Jordan is joining the world of DC.

The post Michael B. Jordan to Bring Superman Val-Zod Series to HBO Max first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Ask the Mary Sues, Olympics, sports

Ask the Mary Sues: Our Favorite Sports Movies

drew barrymore, elliot page, kristen wiig

Go sportsball!

The post Ask the Mary Sues: Our Favorite Sports Movies first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Loki, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Rocket Raccoon

What Do You MEAN Rocket Raccoon Could Have Been in Loki!?

Rocket Raccoon in Avengers: Infinity War

You're telling me that I could have seen Rocket Raccoon live and in the flesh in a Disney+ show and it didn't happen!? 

The post What Do You MEAN Rocket Raccoon Could Have Been in Loki!? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, bail system reform, Lil Nas X, music video

Lil Nas X Partners With The Bail Project for “Industry Baby” Music Video to Fight to End Cash Bail

Lil Nas X in Industry Baby music video.

Lil Nas X is using his powers for good by partnering with The Bail Project for the release of his latest music video "Industry Baby."

The post Lil Nas X Partners With The Bail Project for “Industry Baby” Music Video to Fight to End Cash Bail first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, COVID-19, summer cold, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: You’re Not Imagining It, Everyone Really Does Have the Worst Cold Ever Right Now

A sick woman lies in bed with tissues

You're not imagining it—if it seems like everyone you know has one of the worst colds ever at the moment, here's why.

The post Things We Saw Today: You’re Not Imagining It, Everyone Really Does Have the Worst Cold Ever Right Now first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Cleveland, MLB, Native Americans

Cleveland’s Baseball Team FINALLY Changes Their Name to the Guardians

cleveland mlb

The team announced the name change in an elaborate promotional video complete with a voice-over from Tom Hanks and music from the Black Keys.

The post Cleveland’s Baseball Team FINALLY Changes Their Name to the Guardians first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, brett kavanaugh

Here’s Why the Investigation Into Brett Kavanaugh Is Back in the News

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh yells while testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee

Rarely is seeing Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s name in headlines a good thing. Following newly released FBI materials concerning the investigation of misconduct allegations against him, his name and the allegations against him have been brought to the forefront.

The post Here’s Why the Investigation Into Brett Kavanaugh Is Back in the News first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, 2020 Tokyo Olympics, COVID, video game music

I Loved the Video Game Music That Happened During the Tokyo Olympics, but Damn I Wish They Would’ve Delayed The Games

Tokyo Olympics stands

The athletes participating in the Tokyo Olympics walked into the stadium to video game music. As cool as that is, I still wish they would've delayed the Games.

The post I Loved the Video Game Music That Happened During the Tokyo Olympics, but Damn I Wish They Would’ve Delayed The Games first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, 2021 Olympics, breastfeeding, The Olympics

Olympian Mothers Forced to Choose Between Competing and Breastfeeding

ona carbonell

There is still a long way to go before women athletes receive the same treatment and consideration as their male counterparts.

The post Olympian Mothers Forced to Choose Between Competing and Breastfeeding first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, abortion, reproductive rights, Roe v. Wade

Mississippi AG Reaches New Low by Urging U.S. Supreme Court To Overturn Roe v. Wade

Pro-choice activists supporting legal access to abortion protest during a demonstration outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC

Mississippi has reached an all-time new low for the state with a request to overturn Roe v. Wade, the historic abortion rights bill from 1973.

The post Mississippi AG Reaches New Low by Urging U.S. Supreme Court To Overturn Roe v. Wade first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Beauty and the Beast, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

High School Musical Is Doing a Better Beauty and the Beast Than the Live-Action Movie

Ricky Bowen in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is one of my favorite shows. I say that in all honesty.

The post High School Musical Is Doing a Better Beauty and the Beast Than the Live-Action Movie first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Movies, Captain America (character), Captain America: The First Avenger, Steve Rogers

Captain America Screenwriters Have Thoughts About Whether Steve Rogers Is a Virgin

Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes ship stucky in Captain America

The screenwriting duo behind 'Captain America: The First Avenger' revealed some rather intriguing opinions about Steve Rogers' personal life.

The post Captain America Screenwriters Have Thoughts About Whether Steve Rogers Is a Virgin first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Dune

After Star Wars, My Biggest Fear for More Dune Is More Dune Fans

Warner Bros. Dune.

Dune is coming. With it plans of a sequel film that will cover the second half of the book, and the prequel series Dune: The Sisterhood. The franchise is coming.

The post After Star Wars, My Biggest Fear for More Dune Is More Dune Fans first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Gal Gadot, Imagine, The Olympics

We Live in an Endless Time Loop as a New, Olympic “Imagine” Video emerges

Gal Gadot imagine video

Time is a circle and we're right back to Gal Gadot's "Imagine" video from 2020. This time featuring the Olympics, John Legend, and Keith Urban.

The post We Live in an Endless Time Loop as a New, Olympic “Imagine” Video emerges first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, horror films, M. Night Shyamalan, Old (film)

The Most Nonsensical Part of M. Night Shyamalan’s Old Is Not Questioning This Random Ass All-Inclusive Vacation in the First Place

Old family

M. Night Shyamalan's newest horror release, Old, is a mess that wouldn't have happened in the first place had proper vacation destination research been done.

The post The Most Nonsensical Part of M. Night Shyamalan’s Old Is Not Questioning This Random Ass All-Inclusive Vacation in the First Place first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Olympics, Pita Taufatofua

Tonga’s Shirtless Olympian Flag-Bearer Makes His Return, and the Internet Is Swooning

Malia Paseka and Pita Taufatofua of Team Tonga at the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony.

Pita Taufatofua, the shirtless Olympian and flag-bearer from Tonga, has made his triumphant return to the Olympics. And he's shirtless, again.

The post Tonga’s Shirtless Olympian Flag-Bearer Makes His Return, and the Internet Is Swooning first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Brett Goldstein, Roy Kent, Ted Lasso

Brett Goldstein Explained the Importance of Keeley Jones to Roy Kent in Ted Lasso

Brett Goldstein as Roy Kent

I will admit willingly to being in love with Roy Kent. The footballer who has a mouth like a sailor and a heart of gold swooped into the first season of Ted Lasso and we all found ourselves chanting "Roy Kent, Roy Kent! He's here, he's there, he's every-f**king-where" at any given moment.

The post Brett Goldstein Explained the Importance of Keeley Jones to Roy Kent in Ted Lasso first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, Dead Space, EA Games, horror (genre), survival horror

The Dead Space Remake Teaser Reminds Us How Frightening Space (and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star) Is

Screenshot from Dead Space

EA has announced a remake for their sci-fi horror series Dead Space. The game will be rebuilt from the ground up for next-gen consoles.

The post The Dead Space Remake Teaser Reminds Us How Frightening Space (and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star) Is first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, TV, Loki, sophia di martino, Sylvie

Sylvie Was Right on Loki, Actually

Sophia Di Martino as Sylvie and Jonathan Majors as He Who Remains in the background on 'Loki'

Everything we know about Sylvie, the TVA, and the universe as established by 'Loki' suggests the actions Sylvie took came from the right place.

The post Sylvie Was Right on Loki, Actually first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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