The Saturday Edition - Aug 28, 2021
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Big on the Internet, Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman, marvel

Friends and Fans Pay Tribute to Chadwick Boseman One Year After His Passing

Chadwick Boseman

The beloved actor, who passed away at 43, spent four years quietly battling colon cancer.

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Big on the Internet, Ask the Mary Sues, fantasy, The Neverending Story

Ask the Mary Sues: What’s Your Favorite Fantasy Film?

Noah Hathaway and Falkor in 'The Neverending Story'.

There's something about a good fantasy film that truly takes you away.

The post Ask the Mary Sues: What’s Your Favorite Fantasy Film? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, anime, Funimation, My Hero Academia

So Apparently the Voice Cast for My Hero Academia’s League of Villains Wanna Do a Sitcom Together?

The League of Villains

We got to chat with Jason Liebrecht (Dabi), Leah Clark (Himiko Toga), Eric Vale (Tomura Shigaraki), and Sonny Strait (Re-Destro) about being a good villain.

The post So Apparently the Voice Cast for My Hero Academia’s League of Villains Wanna Do a Sitcom Together? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Michael Shannon, Seth Meyers

Things We Saw Today: Let Michael Shannon Singing His Armadillo Song Soothe You

Michael Shannon being Michael Shannon.

Michael Shannon is an interesting creature and one that I am forever fascinated by and that does extend outside of his very well-known acting career and into his life as a touring musician.

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AMP Featured, News, COVID-19, ivermectin, Quackery

Wait, Why Are People Eating Horse Paste Instead of Getting the Vaccine?

A closeup of a horse's face looking into the camera

If you're wondering how we got to this point, where people are seeking out livestock meds instead of taking the free. FDA-approved vaccine, you're not alone.

The post Wait, Why Are People Eating Horse Paste Instead of Getting the Vaccine? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Movies, Lilly Wachowski, Matrix: Resurrections

Lilly Wachowski on Why She Didn’t Return for The Matrix: Resurrections

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: Producer / Director Lilly Wachowski accepts award for Outstanding Drama Series onstage during the 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 2, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

'The Matrix: Resurrections' will bring back the 'Matrix' series, but notably only one of the Wachowski sisters, Lana, will be returning to direct the film.

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Big on the Internet, Cheetos, Mountain Dew, soft drinks

Quench Your Thirst With Flamin’ Hot Mountain Dew, the Way Satan Intended

Flamin Hot Dew

On August 31st, Mountain Dew will be releasing a Flamin' Hot Cheetos version of their drink for a limited time in case you've ever wanted to drink hot Cheetos.

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Gaming, Fortnite, Martin Luther King Jr., TIME Magazine

Martin Luther King Jr. Made a Surprise Appearance in Fortnite & We Have Mixed Feelings About It

MLK Jr. next to the text "March Through Time." (Image: Time Magazine and Epic Games.)

If upon hearing that MLK is in Fortnite you proceeded to imagine a cosmetic item (like a skin/outfit) in the form of the late-Martin Luther King Jr., —you would not be alone.

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News, COVID vaccine, COVID-19, Opinion

I Can’t Stop Thinking About This Subreddit That Collects COVID-19 Deniers Who Then Suffer the Worst

A laptop computer and superimposed posts from the Reddit forum 'Covid19 Ate my Face'

On r/COVIDAteMyFace, the pattern repeats. Someone has spent months posting memes against COVID-19 vaccines and masking, and then they suffer horribly from COVID.

The post I Can’t Stop Thinking About This Subreddit That Collects COVID-19 Deniers Who Then Suffer the Worst first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Megyn Kelly, mental health, Twitter

Megyn Kelly Decided to Comment About Mental Health and Shouldn’t Have

Megyn Kelly has a stinkface.

The US Open took steps for the mental health of their tennis players and although no one asked, Megyn Kelly felt the need to deliver a terrible hot take.

The post Megyn Kelly Decided to Comment About Mental Health and Shouldn’t Have first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, Magic: The Gathering, Wizards of the Coast

Magic: The Gathering Shares Art Showing Street Fighter Crossover

Chun Li in new wotc release looking amazing and cool

Magic: The Gathering isn't going to stop it's crossovers anytime soon and has just shared an image of Street Fighter's Chun-Li showing off the latest collaboration.

The post Magic: The Gathering Shares Art Showing Street Fighter Crossover first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Comics, bisexuality, Kickstarter, queer representation

Bi Visibility: A Bisexual Comic Book Anthology Throws a Pink, Purple, and Blue Cake in the Face of Bi-Erasure

Bi Visibility

Bisexual journalist and comic book writer Kat Calamia is launching a Kickstarter for her upcoming book "Bi Visibility: A Bisexual Comic Book Anthology."

The post Bi Visibility: A Bisexual Comic Book Anthology Throws a Pink, Purple, and Blue Cake in the Face of Bi-Erasure first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Spider-Man, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Spider-Man: The Animated Series

This Animated Series Version of the Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Is Amazing

Spider-Man: The animated series

Peter Parker fans know the world of the Spider-Man: The Animated Series know the '90s cartoon very well.

The post This Animated Series Version of the Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Is Amazing first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Ted Lasso

Ted Lasso Just Revealed Who Rebecca’s Been Texting!

Juno Temple and Hannah Waddingham in Ted Lasso (2020)

Ted Lasso's sixth episode will likely be a return to form for many who were waiting for conflict and plot to start moving forward. Especially since Richmond as a team starts coming together, but its steadfast coach begins to fall apart.

The post Ted Lasso Just Revealed Who Rebecca’s Been Texting! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, Afghanistan, fundraiser, Romancelandia

Romancelandia Organizes to Raise Money for Afghan Women

Logo for "Romancelandia for Afghan Women" alongside collage of items in the auction. (Image: Romancelandia for Afghan Women, and Alyssa Shotwell.)

After the horrific images and information coming out of Afghanistan upon the Taliban taking over Kabul, authors N.S. Perkins and Mazey Eddings began to organize "Romancelandia for Afghan Women." The 10-day auction and fundraiser accumulates in a large donation to Women for Afghan Women (WFAW).

The post Romancelandia Organizes to Raise Money for Afghan Women first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, Activision Blizzard, Overwatch, sexual harassment

Blizzard Will Be Changing McCree’s Name in Overwatch and Says It’ll No Longer Name Characters After Real Life Employees

McCree

McCree was named after Jesse McCree, one of Blizzard's former employees who is no longer with the company in light of the ongoing sexual harassment lawsuit.

The post Blizzard Will Be Changing McCree’s Name in Overwatch and Says It’ll No Longer Name Characters After Real Life Employees first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, fundraiser, Haiti Earthquake, Romancelandia

Romance Writers Unite to Raise Money for Haiti Earthquake Relief

"romance for Haiti" over Haitian flag. (Image: Romance for Haiti.)

In an effort to help alleviate some of the financial stressors related to the earthquake, members of Romancelandia (a.k.a. fans of the romance book genre) announced Romance for Haiti. The four-day fundraiser (starting August 18 at 7 p.m.) features over 200 bookish items and services.

The post Romance Writers Unite to Raise Money for Haiti Earthquake Relief first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, mcu, Miles Morales, Peter Parker

How Similar Is Marvel Cinematic Universe Spider-Man to Miles Morales?

miles Morales and Peter Parker how similar are they really? a princess puzzle

One of the complaints I've seen frequently thrown against the MCU's version of Peter Parker is that it seems like there is a lot of similarities between him and Marvel's Miles Morales. With Far From Home definitely giving shades of Into the Spider-Verse, I thought I would take the time to really see where people see those similarities and if it ultimately matters, by focusing on the three that stood out to me the most.

The post How Similar Is Marvel Cinematic Universe Spider-Man to Miles Morales? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Jeopardy!, mike richards, white men

Mike Richards Will Get Sensitivity Training and a “Minder” for His Role as Jeopardy! Executive Producer

Mike Richards looks exasperated while holding an Emmy.

Mike Richards lost his gig hosting 'Jeopardy' but don't shed too many tears on his behalf. He still kept his other job running the whole show.

The post Mike Richards Will Get Sensitivity Training and a “Minder” for His Role as Jeopardy! Executive Producer first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, 2020 Presidential election, donald trump, sidney powell

Pro-Trump Lawyers Sanctioned For “Historic and Profound Abuse of the Judicial Process”

Sidney Powell speaking during a press conference at the Republican National Committee headquarters

Now, much like their beloved Kraken, Powell, Wood, and associates have lost the battle and will sink back into the sea of irrelevancy.

The post Pro-Trump Lawyers Sanctioned For “Historic and Profound Abuse of the Judicial Process” first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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