The Monday Edition - Jul 17, 2023
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Movies, Neil Gaiman, SAG-AFTRA Strike 2023, WGA Strike 2023

Neil Gaiman Has Good News For Fans Looking to Support the SAG Strike

Neil Gaiman at the premiere for Starz' American Gods.

You don't have to believe everything you see on the Internet, especially when it comes to supporting the writers and actors you love.

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Movies, AI, Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer

Christopher Nolan Warns of the Dangers of AI with ‘Oppenheimer’ in Mind

Cillian Murphy as Robert J. Oppenheimer in Oppenheimer

We don't know what the future looks like regarding everything from art to nuclear weapons.

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Gaming, Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2, video games

Do We Really Need a Remake of This Beloved Game?

A man on horseback overlooking a desert in the game Red Dead Redemption.

There have been a lot of rumors regarding a potential Red Dead Redemption remake, but do we want one?

The post Do We Really Need a Remake of This Beloved Game? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies & TV, Hayao Miyazaki, How Do You Live, SEO, Studio Ghibli

The Story Behind the Film Made 12 Minutes at a Time

studio ghibli

If there’s anything we’ve learned about Hayao Miyazaki through the years, it’s that nothing can keep the legendary filmmaker from telling stories. At least, not completely. The Studio Ghibli titan has since made two retirement announcements throughout his illustrious career—one in the 1990s, which he broke in 2002 upon the release of his Academy Award […]

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News, Fran Drescher, SAG-AFTRA Strike 2023, The Nanny

Fran Drescher’s Passionate Call to Strike Inspired a Full ‘The Nanny’ Meme Renaissance

Image of Fran Drescher as Fran Fine in the CBS sitcom, 'The Nanny.' She is standing in the house looking right into the camera with a shocked expression on her face. Fran is a white, Jewish woman with long, curly, black hair worn half up in a ponytail and half down. She's wearing a green patterned top over a long-sleeved black shirt.

Fran Drescher’s beautiful speech was bound to have massive shockwaves on social media—and that includes memes.

The post Fran Drescher’s Passionate Call to Strike Inspired a Full ‘The Nanny’ Meme Renaissance appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Futurama, streaming

‘Futurama’ Is Back for a New Season on Hulu, Baby

The cast of 'Futurama'

GOOD NEWS, EVERYONE!!!

The post ‘Futurama’ Is Back for a New Season on Hulu, Baby appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, fantasy, Game of Thrones, His Dark Materials, House of the Dragon, Shadow and Bone, The Sandman, the witcher, Wheel of Time

The Best Fantasy TV Series of All Time

The best fantasy TV shows of all time, featuring characters from 'The Sandman,' 'The Witcher,' 'American Gods,' and 'Wheel of Time' on an abstract background

If you’re craving some good old-fashioned escapism to the tune of otherworldly magic and characters, this is the list for you.

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News, Italy, sexual assault, sexual harassment

An Italian Judge’s Groping Ruling Has Sparked a Massive Internet Debate That’s Worth Discussing

White Lotus actor Paolo Camilli posts a video reacting to the Italian judges' groping ruling

A good chunk of public discourse in Italy is focused on the acquittal of a high school caretaker accused by a student of having groped her.

The post An Italian Judge’s Groping Ruling Has Sparked a Massive Internet Debate That’s Worth Discussing appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Horror, The Walking Dead, The Walking Dead: Rick & Michonne

Everything We Know About Rick and Michonne’s ‘Walking Dead’ Spinoff

Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes seeing a hallucinatory version of Danai Gurira as Michonne in The Walking Dead season 9

Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira are returning for the highly anticipated spinoff.

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News, birth control, FDA, reproductive rights

The FDA’s First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Approval Is a Game-Changer for Reproductive Rights

Over-the-Counter birth control Opill: Daily Contraceptive

For the first time, the FDA has approved a nonprescription birth control pill for the U.S., marking a huge victory for reproductive rights.

The post The FDA’s First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Approval Is a Game-Changer for Reproductive Rights appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Disney+, Hide From Homepage, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Secret Invasion

Everyone Who Dies in ‘Secret Invasion’

nick and talos touching heads

Secret Invasion's high-stakes premise has led to more than a few deaths.

The post Everyone Who Dies in ‘Secret Invasion’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Minx, Minx (series)

‘Minx’ Season 2: Can Joyce Enjoy Success Without Selling Her Soul?

The cast of Minx season 2 poses in the Minx office.

Minx season 2 is here to remind you that success can come with a price—and that price isn't always what you think.

The post ‘Minx’ Season 2: Can Joyce Enjoy Success Without Selling Her Soul? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Hide From Homepage, The Walking Dead

All ‘Walking Dead’ Spin Offs In Order

Lauren Cohan as Maggie Greene-Rhee and Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan Smith in The Walking Dead: Dead City

If you're a fan of The Walking Dead, you probably know about the spinoffs.

The post All ‘Walking Dead’ Spin Offs In Order appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Books, TV, BBC, Doctor Who

Three New ‘Doctor Who’ Books Confirmed For 60th Anniversary Special

David Tennant as the 14th Doctor in Doctor Who's 60th Anniversary Special

Three new Doctor Who novelizations are on their way!

The post Three New ‘Doctor Who’ Books Confirmed For 60th Anniversary Special appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Anime, Hide From Homepage, high school of the dead

10 Anime Like ‘High School of the Dead’

The cast of highschool of the dead with weapons

LEAVE THE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS ALONE, PERV.

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TV, Ahsoka Tano, Hide From Homepage, Jedi, Star Wars (franchise)

Is Ahsoka a Jedi? Answered and Explained

Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano

Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) trained as a Jedi, and she looks like a Jedi and has the characteristics of Jedi, but is she actually a Jedi?

The post Is Ahsoka a Jedi? Answered and Explained appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Aladdin, Chicken Run, Hide From Homepage, Kiki's Delivery Service, Mary Poppins, Muppet Treasure Island, The Lion King, The Princess and the Frog, The Wizard of Oz, Toy Story 3, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

10 Best G-Rated Movies, Ranked

It's summer! Time to relax, have some fun and ... plonk the kids down in front of a G-rated movie to keep them out of your hair.

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Movies, Hide From Homepage, The Purge

All ‘The Purge’ Movies Ranked Worst to Best

Lex Scott Davis as Nya Charms and Joivan Wade as Isaiah Charms in The First Purge

Dystopian horror barely steps away from reality when the focus is on America being horrible.

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TV, Ahsoka, Grand Admiral Thrawn, Hide From Homepage, Star Wars (franchise)

Who Plays Thrawn in ‘Ahsoka’? Answered

Lars Mikkelsen as Grand Admiral Thrawn in Ahsoka

A beloved 'Star Wars' villain, Grand Admiral Thrawn, will make his live-action debut in 'Ahsoka.' Here's who's playing Thrawn in live-action.

The post Who Plays Thrawn in ‘Ahsoka’? Answered appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Dimension 20, Drag, Dungeons & Dragons, Dungeons and Drag Queens, RuPaul's Drag Race

‘Dimension 20: Dungeons and Drag Queens’ Is the Most Unexpectedly Delightful Show of 2023

Brennan Lee Mulligan as Dungeon Master in Dimension 20: Dungeons and Drag Queens (via Kate Elliott/Dimension 20)

Dimension 20: Dungeons and Drag Queens is an utterly singular series that finds unexpected magic in merging two pop culture phenomena.

The post ‘Dimension 20: Dungeons and Drag Queens’ Is the Most Unexpectedly Delightful Show of 2023 appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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