The Wednesday Edition - Aug 1, 2018
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Movies, Constance Wu, Crazy Rich Asians, Henry Golding

Why the Crazy Rich Asians Crew Passed on Netflix’s Massive Payday

Constance Wu attends EMILY's List Pre-Oscars Brunch and Panel on February 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Crazy Rich Asians is going to be the first big Asian American studio film in 25 years and with that comes extremely high stakes over what this movie could mean in Hollywood for future Asian American films. Which is a ridiculous amount of pressure to put on a fun romantic comedy, but that's what happens when marginalized groups make movies—every movie has to be excellent, even if it should be allowed to be fluff.
AMP Featured, Movies, Avengers: Infinity War, The Hulk, the russo brothers

The Russo Brothers Explain Why the Hulk went AWOL in Avengers: Infinity War

the hulk
The DVD release of Avengers: Infinity War has given us all sorts of behind the scenes goodness, including the requisite director's commentary from Joe and Anthony Russo. The brothers delve into the Bruce Banner/Hulk dichotomy and discuss why the Hulk refused to come out and fight with the Avengers during Infinity War.
Movies, female directors, gender representation, Hollywood

Hollywood Should Let Women Fail Upwards Too

Let more stories be told, regardless of the box office performance or whether or not they're Oscar bait. Give directors more chances, and better work will surely come.
Movies, Linda Hamilton, Terminator, Terminator (franchise)

Our First Look at the New Terminator Gives Us the Glorious Return of Linda Hamilton

linda hamilton, Mackenzie Davis, and Natalia Reyes in new Terminator promo photo
The first look at the latest installment of the Terminator features three badass ladies ready to take on Skynet, including Linda Hamilton, reprising her role as the iconic Sarah Connor. Hamilton, armed to the teeth and rocking some aviators, is flanked by Mackenzie Davis (Halt and Catch Fire) and Natalia Reyes (Birds of Passage).
Books, Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling, Luna Lovegood

Luna Lovegood Absolutely Deserves the Adoration That Has Tons of People Naming Babies After Her

Evanna Lynch
According to HuffPo, the name Luna has now hit the #37 spot in most popular baby names, which isn't surprising considering she is one of Harry Potter's best female characters.
TV, A Song of Ice & Fire, Game of Thrones, George R.R. Martin

How Game of Thrones Failed Its Female Characters in Adaptation, Part One: The Stark Women

The Family Stark
Despite some of the flaws in the books, and the long wait it will take for the next one to come out, I do enjoy the A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin. While I do have a good amount of favorite male characters, what kept me engaged with the series for so long, were my feelings on the female characters that Martin had written. 
Books, Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Why I’m Excited for Kiersten White’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer Novel

Willow reads a book in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Although the recent announcement of a Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot has been met with mixed reactions, there are other ways to get your fix. The Buffyverse is finding new life in a series of young adult novels by acclaimed author Kiersten White, the first of which will be published by Simon & Schuster this January. White is the writer behind two very different YA trilogies: Paranormalcy and The Conqueror’s Saga.
Movies, honest trailer, Ready Player One, Steven Spielberg

Ready Player One Honest Trailer: “So This Is How Imagination Dies”

Ready Player One Honest Trailer
The Honest Trailer for Steven Spielberg's adaptation of the Ernest Cline book 'Ready Player One' has arrived, and it pulls no mocking punches.
Movies, infinity war, Thanos, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Deleted Thanos/Gamora Scene Gives More Insight to Their Relationship

Gamora Guardians of the Galaxy poster
As promised, there are deleted scenes from Infinity War that give more insight into the relationship between Thanos and Gamora. Well, kinda?
TV, interview, Star Wars (franchise), Star Wars Rebels

Interview: Star Wars Rebels Star Vanessa Marshall Talks to Us About Hera and Women Building This Rebellion

Star Wars Rebels heroine Hera Syndulla leads the charge against the Empire
I had the privilege of speaking with Vanessa Marshall prior to the release of Star Wars Rebels season four. We chatted about Hera, piloting, romancing Kanan, and the messages kids can take away from the show. So jump in, get to know our favorite Twi'lek pilot a little better, and then go grab a copy of season four to experience the show one more time.
Big on the Internet, LGBTQ discrimination, trans rights

Michigan Court Ruled Against Planet Fitness’ Policy of Respecting Trans Members’ Gender Identity

planet fitness, gym, trans, transgender, rights, locker room, lawsuit, sue, michigan
Back in 2015, a woman named Yvette Cormier lost her membership to Planet Fitness after she reportedly spearheaded an anti-transgender campaign. Cormier complained to the front desk attendee at her gym that there was a transgender woman, whom she referred to as a "man," in the women's locker room. Planet Fitness took her feedback but also, as they pride themselves on being a "judgement-free zone," allows guests to use the facilities of "their sincere, self-reported gender identity."
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Big on the Internet, accessibility, Moviepass, movies

Dear MoviePass, If This Is the End, We’re Sorry We Didn’t Appreciate You More

moviepass end
MoviePass' promise to let us see unlimited movies in theaters for only $9.95 a month has long seemed too good to be true. And as it turns out, it was.
Movies, Patty Jenkins, Pedro Pascal, Wonder Woman 1984

Our First Look at Pedro Pascal in Wonder Woman 1984 Leaves Us With One Big Question

Gal Gadot and Pedro Pascal in Wonder Woman 1984
Wonder Woman 1984 director Patty Jenkins continues to absolutely dominate the buzz game as she gives us a peek at Pedro Pascal's mysterious character.
Movies, Sony, Tom Hardy, Venom

Venom Gets Extremely Extra in New Venom Trailer, Plus More of Tom Hardy’s Accent

We Are Venom
We are Venom.
Movies, Avengers 4, Avengers: Infinity War, The MCU

Why I Love The Tragedy of Avengers 4 Being a Definite Ending

Chris Evans mocks Trump on Twitter
Favorite characters are key to the enjoyment of any media, so how can the deaths or farewells be a joyful occasion? Especially when the characters are ones you've come to love for years, who are dear friends to you? That's the case with Marvel; these characters have been part of our lives for ten years. And soon, we'll have to say goodbye.
Movies, DCEU, The Dark Knight Rises, Zack Snyder

“Snyder Cut”: The Robin Storyline Zack Snyder Originally Planned

Ben Affleck in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
On Vero, the original architect of the DCEU, Zack Snyder, spoke on his plans for their universe's Robin.
AMP Featured, TV, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Netflix

5 Things We Want to See in the Sabrina the Teenage Witch Reboot, and 3 We Don’t

chilling adventures of sabrina comic cover
'90s kids and horror fans have been impatiently waiting for the Sabrina the Teenage Witch reboot since it was announced in September last year, and with the recent news that The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina will be ready to stream on October 26th—just in time for Halloween—excitement has officially peaked. Here's a few things we want to see in The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and a few we really don’t.
AMP Featured, TV, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Nickelodeon, The Legend of Korra

Rewatching the Avatar: The Last Airbender Finale: Or, How I Learned to Love the Lion Turtle

Avatar- The Last Airbender, Sozin's Comet- Part 4 - Avatar Aang
We just recently celebrated the ten year anniversary of the finale of Avatar: The Last Airbender and so I decided to finally re-watch the series finale (I’m gonna wait till I get my Blu-ray to watch the whole series) and took that time to reflect on how different I feel now at the ripe age of twenty-six compared to sixteen-years-old.
Big on the Internet, Avengers: Infinity War, gag reel, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: This Avengers: Infinity War Gag Reel Tease Is Delightful

Vision and Steve Rogers in Avengers: Infinity War gag reel
It's almost time to watch Thanos kill everyone you love in the comfort of your own home! Let's celebrate with some laughs.
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