The Thursday Edition - Apr 15, 2021
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Amy Huberman created, wrote, and stars in this quirky Irish comedy.
Finding Joy Series 2 is now on DVD & Digital. 
Movies, Ed Brubaker, marvel studios, The Winter Soldier

Winter Soldier Creator Ed Brubaker Sees Little Profit From Marvel and Disney

brubaker sebastian stan

“I loved working at Marvel. I had a great time there. But at the same time, I also feel like, you know, be a little bit more generous. Like, invite us to the afterparty.”

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Movies, Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones 5, Mads Mikkelsen

Mads Mikkelsen Joins the Cast of Indiana Jones 5. Bring Me This Chaos!

Mads Mikkelsen as Hannibal in Hannibal

I don't know what in the world Indiana Jones 5 is going to be, and I don't really care. Each new announcement just has me going, "Okay great! Good, let's go!" and this one is no different. 

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Science, archeology, creepy, Wales

Welsh Treasure Trove Reminds Us of the Memento Mori

A ring found in Wales features a skull and is also engraved with the Latin phrase "memento mori." It means "remember that you die."

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Big on the Internet, Karen Olivo, Scott Rudin

Karen Olivo Takes a Stand Against Broadway’s Silence on Scott Rudin, Won’t Return to Moulin Rouge!

Karen Olivo

Karen Olivo is paving the way for performers to take a stand against Broadway's silence on Scott Rudin, and I hope others follow suit.

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Gaming, Nintendo, Pokémon (franchise), Pokémon Go

Pokémon Is Going and Snapping in Upcoming Pokémon Go/New Pokémon Snap Collaboration

Art for the upcoming New Pokemon Snap Celebration

The New Pokémon Snap Celebration runs from April 29 to May 2, giving trainers the ability to take part in photography-themed events via Pokémon Go.

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AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, 2020 Tokyo Olympics, 2021 Olympics, Olympics

USA and Canada Come Together To Mock Their Respective Olympics Uniforms

canada, usa olympic uniforms

There is something deeply funny about dressing the fittest folks on the planet in the least flattering looks possible. Let the games begin, I guess.

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News, Joe Biden, Last Week Tonight, refugees

John Oliver Slams Biden’s Delay in Reversing Trump’s Destructive Refugee Policies: “Pick Up a F***ing Pen and Do the Right Thing”

John Oliver discusses refugees.

Thousands of refugees and asylum seekers are being denied entry to the U.S., despite Biden's campaign promises. John Oliver isn't having it.

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TV, Odette Annable, The CW, Walker

Walker’s Odette Annable Talks Geri’s Big Return

Walker -- “Rule Number 17” -- Image Number: WLK109a_0814r -- Pictured: Odette Annable as Geri -- Photo: Rebecca Brenneman/The CW -- © 2020 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

We talked with Odette Annable about playing Geri on Walker, what to expect from her return and what it's been like filming in her adopted hometown of Austin.

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Big on the Internet, action figures, magazines, toys

The Pop Insider’s Spring 2021 Cover Encapsulates How I Survived 2020

In the Spring Issue of Pop Insider, toy photographer Mitchel Wu created a cover that showcased toys standing triumphantly above the charred remains of 2020.

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Movies, #StopAsianHate, Bao Nguyen, GoFundMe

Things We Saw Today: Director Bao Nguyen Teamed Up With GoFundMe for a #StopAsianHate Short Film

Olivia Munn in Bao nguyen's short film

Indie film director Bao Nguyen has teamed up with GoFundMe to produce a short film dedicated to the #StopAsianHate movement.

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Movies & TV, TV, anime, CrunchyRoll, Funimation

Spring 2021 Anime Season First Episode Blitz (Part Three – Funimation and Extra Crunchyroll)

Screenshot from Pretty Boy Detective Club

In our final Spring Anime 2021 First Episode Guide, we take a look at some new Funimation series, and a recent Crunchyroll release.

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Big on the Internet, Disney parks, Disneyland, inclusion

Disney Parks Introduce New Inclusion Initiative, Will Allow Tattoos and Gender-Inclusive Costumes

Disneyland, seen here celebrating their 60th anniversary, is hiking up ticket prices ahead of the opening of Galaxy's Edge.

Disney announced the parks would be adding a new key principle: Inclusion. This will apply specifically to how cast members are allowed to present themselves.

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TV, representation

BBC Diversity Chief Calls Character of Luther Not “Authentic,” but What Does That Even Mean?

Idris Elba in Luther (2010)

"When [Luther] first came out everybody loved the fact that Idris Elba was in there – a really strong, Black character lead. We all fell in love with him. Who didn't, right? But after you got into about the second series you got kind of like, okay, he doesn't have any Black friends, he doesn't eat any Caribbean food, this doesn't feel authentic."

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Movies, Fast & Furious, Jurassic World, Vin Diesel

5 Ways a Fast & Furious/Jurassic World Crossover Could Happen

Fast & Furious Jurassic World

As if Fast & Furious couldn't get any more ridiculous, director Justin Lin isn't ruling out a Jurassic World crossover with the action-packed franchise.

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News, John Cornyn, Kristen Clarke, politics

Republicans Just Could Not Stop Embarrassing Themselves During Kristen Clarke’s Historic Confirmation Hearing Today

Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX)

John Cornyn had issues with an article Clarke wrote when she was a student at Harvard, not realizing the article was satire.

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TV, Captain America (character), Marvel Cinematic Universe, Sam Wilson

Happy Birthday to My Captain America: Sam Wilson

Sam Wilson and the shield

Today marks an important day for Marvel fans: It's Sam Wilson's birthday!

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AMP Featured, News, COVID vaccine, COVID-19, menstruation

The COVID Vaccine Might Mess With Your Period

Stickers reading "I got the shot"

Some researchers believe that the COVID vaccine has an effect on menstrual cycles and are gathering evidence on if vaccines change periods.

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