The Wednesday Edition - Nov 8, 2023
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TV, Chris Chibnall, Doctor Who, Russell T. Davies

Will the Timeless Child Remain Under the Rule of Russell T. Davies?

Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor, looking unhappy

Stop asking creatives to retcon the work of others.

The post Will the Timeless Child Remain Under the Rule of Russell T. Davies? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, pandas

Pandas to USA: So Long, and Thanks For All The Bamboo

Bye Pandas

Friends, I have terrible news on the U.S. panda relations front: those weird little guys are leaving our shores, possibly forever.

The post Pandas to USA: So Long, and Thanks For All The Bamboo appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Books, Divergent, Hide From Homepage, Margaret Atwood, The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner

If You Love ‘The Hunger Games,’ Add These Books to Your Reading List

A group of seven people wear uniforms and hold various weapons in 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.'

Inside these pages, young people compete not for likes and followers but for the grand prize of not being dead.

The post If You Love ‘The Hunger Games,’ Add These Books to Your Reading List appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Barbie, Native American Representation, Wilma Mankiller

Chief Wilma Mankiller is the Latest Inspiring Women Barbie

Mattel's Wilma Mankiller Barbie doll.

The latest addition to the "Inspiring Women Collection" will be the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation, Wilma Mankiller.

The post Chief Wilma Mankiller is the Latest Inspiring Women Barbie appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Anime, Attack on Titan, CrunchyRoll, Hide From Homepage, Hulu

How To Catch Up With ‘Attack on Titan’

The final battle against Eren Jaeger featuring Armin Arlert as the Colossal Titan and Eren Jaeger as the Attack Titan in The Rumbling, Attack on Titan Season 4, Part 3

Now that the series has come to an end, here's where to watch every season of Attack on Titan.

The post How To Catch Up With ‘Attack on Titan’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, birding, birds, inclusivity, Ornithology

American Ornithological Society Makes Some Changes To Make Birding More Inclusive

Stellar's Jay on a log

The Stellar’s jay, Cooper’s Hawk, Wilson’s warbler, and Anna's Hummingbird are birds whose English names will soon change.

The post American Ornithological Society Makes Some Changes To Make Birding More Inclusive appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Hide From Homepage, Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Marvels

‘The Marvels’: An Imperfect, Lighthearted Premise Is Dividing Critics

The Marvels poster with Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris), Captain Marvel (Brie Larson), and Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani)

Early reviews for The Marvels are in, and critics are divided over the MCU's latest installment.

The post ‘The Marvels’: An Imperfect, Lighthearted Premise Is Dividing Critics appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, christmas movies, sean hannity

Sean Hannity Is Producing What’s Sure To Be Worst Movie of the Season

Sean Hannity imposed on an image of a home decorated for Christmas.

If Sean Hannity loses money on this craptastic movie, that would absolutely put me in the Christmas spirit.

The post Sean Hannity Is Producing What’s Sure To Be Worst Movie of the Season appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

New York Freezes Over in First ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Trailer

McKenna Grace in 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire'

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is bringing the Ghostbusters back to New York City.

The post New York Freezes Over in First ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Trailer appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, gag order, New York City, trump lawsuit

Trump Isn’t the Only One Getting Hit With Gag Orders

Donald Trump sits in the courtroom with attorneys

You get a gag order, and you get a gag order! Everybody gets a gag order!

The post Trump Isn’t the Only One Getting Hit With Gag Orders appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Anime, Attack on Titan, Hide From Homepage

Not Everyone Lived To See the End of ‘Attack on Titan,’ but Two of Our Faves Did

Jean Kirstein and Connie Springer moments before they were transformed into Titans by Eren during The Rumbling, Attack on Titan Season 4 Part 3

In a series that wiped out most of humanity, it's easy to assume that most of your favorites died.

The post Not Everyone Lived To See the End of ‘Attack on Titan,’ but Two of Our Faves Did appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, abortion rights, legal weed, Ohio, politics

Ohio Republicans Are Already Promising To Work To Reverse the Will of the Voters

Abortion rights activists cheering and holding signs at an election watch event.

Lawmakers are scrambling to undermine the decision of Ohio voters to legalize marijuana and constitutionally protect abortion access.

The post Ohio Republicans Are Already Promising To Work To Reverse the Will of the Voters appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Books, book bans, Florida, Moms For Liberty, politics

Apparently, Teens Checking Out Library Books in Florida Is a ‘Felony’

Bookshelves behind bars

In Florida, a teenager checking out a library book can be considered a "felony" worthy of police investigation.

The post Apparently, Teens Checking Out Library Books in Florida Is a ‘Felony’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Interviews, Matthew Yerby, Shane West, The Dirty South

Shane West and Matthew Yerby on Bringing ‘The Dirty South’ to Life

Shane West standing at a car in The Dirty South

The Dirty South releases in theaters, on digital, and on demand on November 10th, 2023!

The post Shane West and Matthew Yerby on Bringing ‘The Dirty South’ to Life appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, The Legend of Zelda

I Really Need Link To Stay Androgynous and Not Talk in the Live-Action ‘Legend of Zelda’ Movie

Gaming, Hide From Homepage, League of Legends, MMORPGs, Riot Games, Valorant

Riot Games Is (Still) Creating An MMO. Here’s What We Know

Ahri from League of Legends

Yes, there's an upcoming Riot MMORPG on the way. Here's what League fans need to know.

The post Riot Games Is (Still) Creating An MMO. Here’s What We Know appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Science, sexual health, sti testing, womens health

British Startup Creates Tampon That Could Revolutionize Women’s Sexual Health

Cropped studio shot of a woman's hand holding a tampon against gray background

Increased availability for STI testing is a big win for women and AFAB people.

The post British Startup Creates Tampon That Could Revolutionize Women’s Sexual Health appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Hide From Homepage, Israel/Palestine, Labor unions, Starbucks

Despite Social Media Claims, It’s Too Soon To Tell if the Starbucks Boycott Is Working

Starbucks affogato drink in Shinjuku 2023.

Ultimately, boycotts are only effective when consumers make the decision to vote with their wallets.

The post Despite Social Media Claims, It’s Too Soon To Tell if the Starbucks Boycott Is Working appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, HBO Max, racism, The Gilded Age

‘The Gilded Age’ Delivers a Very Simple Lesson on Racism

Peggy and Armstrong have a tense movement over Armstrong's racism in 'The Gilded Age.'

HBO Max's The Gilded Age may take place in the 1880s, but it's still giving us very relevant lessons.

The post ‘The Gilded Age’ Delivers a Very Simple Lesson on Racism appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Half Baked Harvest, Hide From Homepage, Tieghan Gerard

With ‘Half Baked Harvest,’ Yet Another White Food Influencer Seems Incapable of Hearing Criticism

Hand of a chef taking photograph of a dish on table with a mobile phone.

On multiple occasions, Gerard has been accused of appropriating and incorrectly making “Asian” recipes.

The post With ‘Half Baked Harvest,’ Yet Another White Food Influencer Seems Incapable of Hearing Criticism appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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