The Wednesday Edition - Jul 7, 2021
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Big on the Internet, Harley Quinn, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Twitter

The Internet Answers “Who Is One Character You Believe Was Perfectly Cast?”

Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn in Birds of Prey

Twitter asked, "Who is one character you believe was perfectly cast?" and the answers are so on point!

The post The Internet Answers “Who Is One Character You Believe Was Perfectly Cast?” first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, Japan, Pokémon (franchise), theme parks

Frolic with Pocket Monsters in Nature at Tokyo’s Pokémon Wonder Theme Park

Pokémon Wonder

The park features dense bamboo forests, grassy fields, and Pokémon made from natural materials like leaves, acorns, and wood.

The post Frolic with Pocket Monsters in Nature at Tokyo’s Pokémon Wonder Theme Park first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Alligator Loki, Loki, Marvel Cinematic Universe

Alligator Loki Is My New Favorite Marvel Character

Alligator Loki in Marvel Studios' LOKI, exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. ©Marvel Studios 2021. All Rights Reserved.

In a world filled with multiple variants of Loki, the alligator may be my favorite.

The post Alligator Loki Is My New Favorite Marvel Character first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, disabled representation, Luca, Pixar Studios

How Luca Character Massimo Marcovaldo Came Alive With Help From Crip Camp Co-Director Jim Lebrecht

Massimo Marcovaldo in Pixar's Luca with his cat on his shoulder

Over the holiday weekend, I finally watched the latest Pixar film, Luca. I came into it with light expectations after being deeply let down by Soul, but I found myself deeply enamored with the film. It was beautifully animated and a lovely coming-of-age story that tugged at my heartstrings without making me relive something traumatic. But one thing I wasn't prepared for was the latest Pixar DILF Massimo Marcovaldo, who has a limb difference.

The post How Luca Character Massimo Marcovaldo Came Alive With Help From Crip Camp Co-Director Jim Lebrecht first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Army of the Dead, Army of Thieves, Zack Snyder

Our Favorite Safecracker Is Back in First Images of Netflix’s Army of the Dead Prequel

Matthias Schweighöfer as LUDWIG DIETER in ARMY OF THIEVES

Netflix is tempting us back into the world of Army of the Dead with these first-look images of Army of Thieves, starring the fan-favorite known as Ludwig Dieter.

The post Our Favorite Safecracker Is Back in First Images of Netflix’s Army of the Dead Prequel first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Darnella Frazier, police brutality

Darnella Frazier, Teen Who Filmed George Floyd’s Murder, Lost Uncle Leneal Lamont Frazier in Minneapolis Police Car Crash

Minneapolis Police Department

Leneal Lamont Frazier, the uncle of Darnella Frazier (who filmed the murder of George Floyd), was killed by Minneapolis Police in a car accident.

The post Darnella Frazier, Teen Who Filmed George Floyd’s Murder, Lost Uncle Leneal Lamont Frazier in Minneapolis Police Car Crash first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Richard Donner, Superman

Remembering Superman Director Richard Donner, Who Passed Away Monday at 91 Years Old

Director Richard Donner, actors Jackie Cooper, Marc McClure, actress Margot Kidder and Christopher Reeve on set of the Warner Bros movie "Superman " in 1978. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Legendary director, Richard Donner passed away Monday at the age of 91 leaving behind a film legacy that made us all believe a man could fly.

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AMP Featured, News, climate, Fox News, The Weather Channel

Fox Is Breaking Into the Weather Game & the Weather Channel Isn’t Having It

A Fox News segment featuring a reporter in the street in the snow with a chyron reading "What global warming?"

Weather mommy and weather daddy are fighting.

The post Fox Is Breaking Into the Weather Game & the Weather Channel Isn’t Having It first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, Captain America (character), Fox News

Things We Saw Today: Fox News Doesn’t Realize Captain America Has Always Been Political

Fox News talking about Captain America

Please, I'm begging everyone, stop letting Fox News talk about pop culture. I'm going to go prematurely gray if we keep this up.

The post Things We Saw Today: Fox News Doesn’t Realize Captain America Has Always Been Political first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Fear Street Trilogy, R.L. Stine, Sadie Sink

Fear Street Part 2: 1978 Official Trailer Promises More Shadyside Horror

Emily Rudd and Sadie Sink in Fear Street Part Two: 1978.

The official trailer for Netflix's Fear Street Part 2: 1978 promises more horror, possessions, and kills in the second movie of the trilogy.

The post Fear Street Part 2: 1978 Official Trailer Promises More Shadyside Horror first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, USWNT, women in sports, women's soccer

Right-Wing Media Outlets Put Feelings Over Facts to Justify Knee-Jerk USWNT National Anthem Outrage

Members of the US Women's national soccer team celebrate and hug after scoring a goal.

The USWNT did not "turn their backs" on the flag during the national anthem, but that's not going to keep these conservatives from saying otherwise.

The post Right-Wing Media Outlets Put Feelings Over Facts to Justify Knee-Jerk USWNT National Anthem Outrage first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Kickstarter, LGBTQIA, Pride

I Didn’t Know I Needed Pride Birbs Before the Pride Flock Enamel Pin Kickstarter

Pride Flock banner

The art studio, Gay Breakfast, just launched a new Kickstarter to add to their growing collection of Pride animal enamel pins. This one is truly for the birbs!

The post I Didn’t Know I Needed Pride Birbs Before the Pride Flock Enamel Pin Kickstarter first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Fans Are Joking About Their “Switch Pro” Disappointment

Kirby looking around in confusion.

This morning, Nintendo finally officially announced its long-rumored upgrade to the Switch system, but the officially, bafflingly titled "Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)" fell short of the improvement a lot of fans were hoping for, and the venting of their frustrations online may just be the most fun part of the whole thing.

The post Nintendo Fans Are Joking About Their “Switch Pro” Disappointment first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Howard Baskin, Kyle MacLachlan, Tiger King

Kyle MacLachlan Joins the Cast of Peacock’s Tiger King as Carole Baskin’s Husband Howard

Kyle MacLachlan in Twin Peaks (1990)

The Peacock Tiger King show has found its Howard Baskin in none other than Kyle MacLachlan!

The post Kyle MacLachlan Joins the Cast of Peacock’s Tiger King as Carole Baskin’s Husband Howard first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Michelle Yeoh, Netflix, the witcher

Michelle Yeoh Cast as Sword-Wielding Elf in The Witcher: Blood Origin!

Michelle Yeoh on Star Trek Discovery

Michelle Yeoh, known for Star Trek: Discovery and Crazy Rich Asians, is going to star in The Witcher: Blood Origin as a sword-wielding elf, and I am so here for it.

The post Michelle Yeoh Cast as Sword-Wielding Elf in The Witcher: Blood Origin! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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