The Sunday Edition - Aug 29, 2021
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Big on the Internet, Cinderella, flash mobs, James Corden

James Corden Tried to Bring Back Flash Mobs and the Internet Said NOPE

James Corden, Camila Cabello, Billy Porter, Idina Menzel

What would you do if you were at a traffic stop and James Corden started pelvic thrusting on your window?

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Movies, solo: a star wars story, Star Wars (franchise), Thandiwe Newton

Thandiwe Newton Slams Star Wars for Killing off Her Character in Solo

Thandiwe Newton as Val

Newton currently stars in Reminiscence, which was written and directed by Westworld co-creator Lisa Joy.

The post Thandiwe Newton Slams Star Wars for Killing off Her Character in Solo first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Amber Sealey, Luke Kirby, No Man of God

INTERVIEW: Amber Sealey and Luke Kirby Talk Bundy for No Man of God

Luke Kirby in No Man of God

No Man of God is available in Theaters and on VOD and Digital Aug. 27. 

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Big on the Internet, All Hail the King, Sir Ben Kingsley, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Marvel One-Shot ‘All Hail the King’ is Now on Disney+

Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery

In advance of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings hitting theaters next week, Marvel and Disney+ are giving us a refresher on all things Ten Rings.

The post Things We Saw Today: Marvel One-Shot ‘All Hail the King’ is Now on Disney+ first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Republicans, school, Wisconsin

Ghoulish Wisconsin School Board Rejects Free Lunches Over Fears Kids Will Be ‘Spoiled’

Mark Lester as Oliver Twist

Now that these board members are being shamed on a national level, will it change their minds?

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Big on the Internet, Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman, marvel

Friends and Fans Pay Tribute to Chadwick Boseman One Year After His Passing

Chadwick Boseman

The beloved actor, who passed away at 43, spent four years quietly battling colon cancer.

The post Friends and Fans Pay Tribute to Chadwick Boseman One Year After His Passing first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Ask the Mary Sues, fantasy, The Neverending Story

Ask the Mary Sues: What’s Your Favorite Fantasy Film?

Noah Hathaway and Falkor in 'The Neverending Story'.

There's something about a good fantasy film that truly takes you away.

The post Ask the Mary Sues: What’s Your Favorite Fantasy Film? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, anime, Funimation, My Hero Academia

So Apparently the Voice Cast for My Hero Academia’s League of Villains Wanna Do a Sitcom Together?

The League of Villains

We got to chat with Jason Liebrecht (Dabi), Leah Clark (Himiko Toga), Eric Vale (Tomura Shigaraki), and Sonny Strait (Re-Destro) about being a good villain.

The post So Apparently the Voice Cast for My Hero Academia’s League of Villains Wanna Do a Sitcom Together? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Michael Shannon, Seth Meyers

Things We Saw Today: Let Michael Shannon Singing His Armadillo Song Soothe You

Michael Shannon being Michael Shannon.

Michael Shannon is an interesting creature and one that I am forever fascinated by and that does extend outside of his very well-known acting career and into his life as a touring musician.

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AMP Featured, News, COVID-19, ivermectin, Quackery

Wait, Why Are People Eating Horse Paste Instead of Getting the Vaccine?

A closeup of a horse's face looking into the camera

If you're wondering how we got to this point, where people are seeking out livestock meds instead of taking the free. FDA-approved vaccine, you're not alone.

The post Wait, Why Are People Eating Horse Paste Instead of Getting the Vaccine? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Movies, Lilly Wachowski, Matrix: Resurrections

Lilly Wachowski on Why She Didn’t Return for The Matrix: Resurrections

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: Producer / Director Lilly Wachowski accepts award for Outstanding Drama Series onstage during the 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 2, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

'The Matrix: Resurrections' will bring back the 'Matrix' series, but notably only one of the Wachowski sisters, Lana, will be returning to direct the film.

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Big on the Internet, Cheetos, Mountain Dew, soft drinks

Quench Your Thirst With Flamin’ Hot Mountain Dew, the Way Satan Intended

Flamin Hot Dew

On August 31st, Mountain Dew will be releasing a Flamin' Hot Cheetos version of their drink for a limited time in case you've ever wanted to drink hot Cheetos.

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Gaming, Fortnite, Martin Luther King Jr., TIME Magazine

Martin Luther King Jr. Made a Surprise Appearance in Fortnite & We Have Mixed Feelings About It

MLK Jr. next to the text "March Through Time." (Image: Time Magazine and Epic Games.)

If upon hearing that MLK is in Fortnite you proceeded to imagine a cosmetic item (like a skin/outfit) in the form of the late-Martin Luther King Jr., —you would not be alone.

The post Martin Luther King Jr. Made a Surprise Appearance in Fortnite & We Have Mixed Feelings About It first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, COVID vaccine, COVID-19, Opinion

I Can’t Stop Thinking About This Subreddit That Collects COVID-19 Deniers Who Then Suffer the Worst

A laptop computer and superimposed posts from the Reddit forum 'Covid19 Ate my Face'

On r/COVIDAteMyFace, the pattern repeats. Someone has spent months posting memes against COVID-19 vaccines and masking, and then they suffer horribly from COVID.

The post I Can’t Stop Thinking About This Subreddit That Collects COVID-19 Deniers Who Then Suffer the Worst first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Megyn Kelly, mental health, Twitter

Megyn Kelly Decided to Comment About Mental Health and Shouldn’t Have

Megyn Kelly has a stinkface.

The US Open took steps for the mental health of their tennis players and although no one asked, Megyn Kelly felt the need to deliver a terrible hot take.

The post Megyn Kelly Decided to Comment About Mental Health and Shouldn’t Have first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, Magic: The Gathering, Wizards of the Coast

Magic: The Gathering Shares Art Showing Street Fighter Crossover

Chun Li in new wotc release looking amazing and cool

Magic: The Gathering isn't going to stop it's crossovers anytime soon and has just shared an image of Street Fighter's Chun-Li showing off the latest collaboration.

The post Magic: The Gathering Shares Art Showing Street Fighter Crossover first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Comics, bisexuality, Kickstarter, queer representation

Bi Visibility: A Bisexual Comic Book Anthology Throws a Pink, Purple, and Blue Cake in the Face of Bi-Erasure

Bi Visibility

Bisexual journalist and comic book writer Kat Calamia is launching a Kickstarter for her upcoming book "Bi Visibility: A Bisexual Comic Book Anthology."

The post Bi Visibility: A Bisexual Comic Book Anthology Throws a Pink, Purple, and Blue Cake in the Face of Bi-Erasure first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Spider-Man, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Spider-Man: The Animated Series

This Animated Series Version of the Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Is Amazing

Spider-Man: The animated series

Peter Parker fans know the world of the Spider-Man: The Animated Series know the '90s cartoon very well.

The post This Animated Series Version of the Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Is Amazing first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Ted Lasso

Ted Lasso Just Revealed Who Rebecca’s Been Texting!

Juno Temple and Hannah Waddingham in Ted Lasso (2020)

Ted Lasso's sixth episode will likely be a return to form for many who were waiting for conflict and plot to start moving forward. Especially since Richmond as a team starts coming together, but its steadfast coach begins to fall apart.

The post Ted Lasso Just Revealed Who Rebecca’s Been Texting! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, Afghanistan, fundraiser, Romancelandia

Romancelandia Organizes to Raise Money for Afghan Women

Logo for "Romancelandia for Afghan Women" alongside collage of items in the auction. (Image: Romancelandia for Afghan Women, and Alyssa Shotwell.)

After the horrific images and information coming out of Afghanistan upon the Taliban taking over Kabul, authors N.S. Perkins and Mazey Eddings began to organize "Romancelandia for Afghan Women." The 10-day auction and fundraiser accumulates in a large donation to Women for Afghan Women (WFAW).

The post Romancelandia Organizes to Raise Money for Afghan Women first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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