The Monday Edition - Jul 23, 2018
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TV, 20th Century Fox, Buffy:The Vampire Slayer, ReBoot

No, I Don’t Want a Black Buffy Reboot, and Here’s Why

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When the news broke over the weekend announcing that Joss Whedon was not only launching a Buffy reboot but doing so with a black female lead my reaction was a very heavy sigh.
Books, Grand Admiral Thrawn, Padme Amidala, Star Wars (franchise)

It’s the Padmé Amidala Renaissance, We’re All Just Living In It

Star Wars novel Thrawn Alliances will feature an appearance by Padme Amidala
Padmé Amidala, Queen of Naboo, Mother of Skywalkers, Slayer of Nexu and All-Around Fashion Icon is finally making her literary debut in the new canon
Big on the Internet, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Millie Bobby Brown, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Eleven Takes on Godzilla: King of the Monsters

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It looks like Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown just can't keep away from monsters. The erstwhile Eleven stars in this trailer for Godzilla: King of the Monsters, the sequel to 2014's Godzilla. The film also stars Kyle Chandler and Vera Farmiga as Brown's parents, who are trying to save the world from the monster invasion.
TV, Emily Andras, Syfy, Wynonna Earp

Syfy Renews Wynonna Earp for a Fourth Season

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In what is quickly becoming an Earper Comic Con tradition, it was announced that cult series Wynonna Earp would be returning for a fourth season. Fans at the show's panel quickly responded with screams of delight and excitement. Wynonna herself, Melanie Scrofano, even yelled "no takebacks!" at the network execs sitting in on the panel.
Movies, Guardians of the Galaxy, James Gunn, Sean Gunn

Sean Gunn Pens Thoughtful Twitter Thread in Response to Disney Firing His Brother James Over Offensive Tweets

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Sean Gunn has penned a thoughtful Twitter thread in response to his brother James Gunn getting fired from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Movies, DC Entertainment, Shazam, Zachary Levi

The Shazam! Trailer Reminds Us That We Need Kid-Friendly Comic Book Movies

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The DCEU came to San Diego Comic Con armed with new trailers, but the one that really stands out is Warner Bros. and New Line's upcoming Shazam! movie. The reason is simple: DC has finally made a comic book movie for kids, starring kids.
TV, Nicole Maines, Supergirl (TV show), trans representation

Nicole Maines Joins the Cast of Supergirl as TV’s First Transgender Superhero

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The CW's Supergirl is making history with the addition of television's first transgender superhero. Trans actress and activist Nicole Maines (Royal Pains, The Trans List) will be joining the cast as Nia Nal, a new reporter at CatCo Media.
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