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Books, books, fandom, feminism

Geek Elders Speak: In Our Own Voices: A Conversation on Fandom With Maggie Nowakowska & Jenni Hennig

Book cover for Geek Elders Speak: In Our Own Way byForest Path Books

There's no better time than Women's History Month to talk about the contributions that women have made in fandom.

The post Geek Elders Speak: In Our Own Voices: A Conversation on Fandom With Maggie Nowakowska & Jenni Hennig first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Build-A-Bear, Nintendo

Build-A-Bear X Animal Crossing Is Happening and I Have a Wishlist Long Enough to Fill Nook’s Cranny!

Collage pic of ACNH and Build a Bear

Build-A-Bear announced that they were collaborating with Animal Crossing: New Horizons, meaning that Tom Nook is probably getting ready to enter our homes!

The post Build-A-Bear X Animal Crossing Is Happening and I Have a Wishlist Long Enough to Fill Nook’s Cranny! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Coronavirus, politics, tim ryan

“Stop Talking About Dr. Seuss and Start Working With Us!”: Watch Rep. Tim Ryan Unload on GOP Lawmakers

Tim Ryan yells at Republicans from the House floor

During his floor speech, Rep. Tim "You Don't Have To Yell" Ryan was so fired-up that he was shouting his mask right off of his face.

The post “Stop Talking About Dr. Seuss and Start Working With Us!”: Watch Rep. Tim Ryan Unload on GOP Lawmakers first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Bucky Barnes, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Sam Wilson

This Banter in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier TV Spot Is Exactly What I Hoped For

Bucky Barnes and Sam Wilson

Watching as Bucky Barnes regrets every single thing he's done that has brought him to this fight with Sam Wilson is honestly going to be worth it.

The post This Banter in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier TV Spot Is Exactly What I Hoped For first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Cho Chang, Harry Potter (franchise), Katie Leung

Katie Leung Speaks on Comments From Potter Fandom After Being Cast as Cho Chang: “There Was a Lot of Racist S***”

Cho Chang Katie Leung in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

Katie Leung got her big breaking playing Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series. Yet, she dealt with racist insults and abuse from the fandom, only to be told to keep it quiet.

The post Katie Leung Speaks on Comments From Potter Fandom After Being Cast as Cho Chang: “There Was a Lot of Racist S***” first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Technology, Bitcoin Mining, cryptocurrency, fan art

What Is Going on With Cryptocurrency, NFTs, and Fan Art?

lines of internet code

Artists are in a panic over the idea of their art, tweets, and more being stolen and turned into cryptocurrency NFT, but what is an NFT?

The post What Is Going on With Cryptocurrency, NFTs, and Fan Art? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, HBO Max, Latinx, representation

HBO Max Launches Latinx Initiative Named HBO Max Pa’lante!

HBO Latinx movie In the Heights.

HBO Max is uplifting Latinx voices, talent, and content creators with a new initiative named HBO Max Pa'lante!

The post HBO Max Launches Latinx Initiative Named HBO Max Pa’lante! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Illuminerdi, James Gunn

I’m Absolutely Here for James Gunn Dragging Fake Casting Rumors

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 24: James Gunn attends the UK Premiere of "Guardians of the Galaxy" at Empire Leicester Square on July 24, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images)

I don't think creatives should have to log online and defend themselves against false production rumors, but it's the reality of online culture.

The post I’m Absolutely Here for James Gunn Dragging Fake Casting Rumors first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, manga, Viz Media, zombies

My Manga Shelf Presents: Zom 100 Bucket List of the Dead Volume 1

Collage of the manga cover and a panel

The zombies in "Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead" are a hilarious set-piece to a story about figuring out how to live your life in the best way.

The post My Manga Shelf Presents: Zom 100 Bucket List of the Dead Volume 1 first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Elizabeth Olsen, Wanda Maximoff, WandaVision

Let’s Talk About Wanda Maximoff’s New Look in WandaVision

wanda maximoff with red eyes in wanda vision

But I'm excited to see how Wanda's new powers manifest and what goes on after WandaVision because I don't think we've seen the last of Wanda losing control (and I still think we'll get a second season that dives into the House of M storyline but that's just me wishful thinking). 

The post Let’s Talk About Wanda Maximoff’s New Look in WandaVision first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Monica Rambeau, WandaVision

Navigating Monica Rambeau Disappointment With My Love of WandaVision

Monica rambeau, Teyonah Parris

Marvel's WandaVision is an excellent show, and I found the finale to be satisfying overall, especially when we consider that 3rd acts are not the strength of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That being said, I'm still disappointed by how Teyonah Parris’ Monica Rambeau was utilized during the finale, which ... was another thing impacted by the pandemic.

The post Navigating Monica Rambeau Disappointment With My Love of WandaVision first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, contributors, politics

Criticizing a Senator Who Voted Against a Living Wage Isn’t Sexist

kyrsten sinema senate senator bisexual pence

Following the recent, intense online backlash against Sen. Kyrsten Sinema for appearing to joyfully vote "no" to increase the minimum wage to $15 last week, Sen. Sinema's office has responded to this criticism by calling it sexist.

The post Criticizing a Senator Who Voted Against a Living Wage Isn’t Sexist first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Cristin Milioti, HBO Max, scifi

HBO Max Series Made for Love Is a Twisted Story of Survival With a Dash of Sci-Fi

Cristin Milioti in HBO Max's Made for Love.

Love takes a chilling turn in HBO Max Original series Made for Love, the adaptation of Alissa Nutting's book about love, divorce, and control with a dash of sci-fi.

The post HBO Max Series Made for Love Is a Twisted Story of Survival With a Dash of Sci-Fi first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Science, animals, Horses, neuroscience

Thanks To Science, We Can Know What Horses Are Feeling, Including Depression

Bojack Horseman looks in the mirror.

Scientists have developed a new mobile headband that allows them to detect brain waves in horses. Using this tool they can truly look into the animal's minds.

The post Thanks To Science, We Can Know What Horses Are Feeling, Including Depression first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Looney Tunes, rape culture, Space Jam: A New Legacy

Pepé Le Pew and His Cartoon Rape Culture Will Stay In the Past. Good.

pepe le pew kisses penelope the cat without consent

There are some characters that are best left in the vault of history, and Warner Brothers animation has tacitly acknowledged that Pepe Le Pew is one of them.

The post Pepé Le Pew and His Cartoon Rape Culture Will Stay In the Past. Good. first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, casting, Powerpuff Girls, The CW

The Powerpuff Girls Have Been Cast for the Live-Action CW Series So Let’s Compare Their Info With My Previous Headcanon

Collage of the 3 actresses and who they're playing

In February, The CW ordered a pilot for the highly side-eyed live-action take on The Powerpuff Girls. Today, we have casting announcements and character bios.

The post The Powerpuff Girls Have Been Cast for the Live-Action CW Series So Let’s Compare Their Info With My Previous Headcanon first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Paul Bettany, vision

Paul Bettany Still Has More of Vision’s Story He Wants to Tell

Vision doing his magic act

Where does Vision's story go next?

The post Paul Bettany Still Has More of Vision’s Story He Wants to Tell first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Grogu, The Mandalorian

Things We Saw Today: Grogu as a Bounty Hunter? YES, PLEASE!

Grogu with his hand on a security camera screen on Disney+'s The Mandalorian.

So please, let Grogu have a little armor when he finally is reunited with Din Djarin as the prince of Mandalore, please and thank you.

The post Things We Saw Today: Grogu as a Bounty Hunter? YES, PLEASE! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Jac Schaeffer, Marvel Entertainment, WandaVision

WandaVision Showrunner Jac Schaeffer Unpacks the Emotional Series Finale

Jac Schaeffer

Deadline interviewed executive producer and head writer Jac Schaeffer to discuss the finale and fan theories about the series.

The post WandaVision Showrunner Jac Schaeffer Unpacks the Emotional Series Finale first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, cooking, Funimation, Naruto, ramen

Because Anime Food Hasn’t Made Us Hungry Enough Naruto Ramen Chowdown Prepares the Food in Real Life!

Image of the upcoming Funimation Instagram series

Funimation and ViZ Media teamed up to bring us an Instagram series where chef Jonathan Kung shows us how to make ramen based on different Naruto characters.

The post Because Anime Food Hasn’t Made Us Hungry Enough Naruto Ramen Chowdown Prepares the Food in Real Life! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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