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Books, Dune, Jodorowsky, rare books

Rare Book Outlining Plans From Jodorowsky’s Dune To Go Up For Auction

People behind the scene of Jodorowsky's Dune from the documentary of the same name. (Image: screenshot from trailer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0cJNR8HEw0&t=3s

One of the very few copies of the storybook detailing Jodorowsky's Dune is set to go up for auction at Christie's later this month.

The post Rare Book Outlining Plans From Jodorowsky’s Dune To Go Up For Auction first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey: A New Era Promises to Be a Feel-Good Time

Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery, and Laura Carmichael in Downton Abbey (2019)

"I like the idea that people go into the movie and have a great two hours and then go out to have dinner. That seems to me to be a good thing," Fellowes says. "If we are useful for cheering people up and giving them an easy time of it, that doesn't bother me."

The post Downton Abbey: A New Era Promises to Be a Feel-Good Time first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Eternals, Lauren Ridloff, Makkari

Things We Saw Today: Makkari Has Fans Wanting to Learn Sign Language and GOOD

Actor Lauren Ridloff strikes a pose as Makkari in a red supersuit in 'Eternals'

After Eternals, there seems to be an increase in interest towards learning ASL (American Sign Language) all thanks to Lauren Ridloff's Makkari!

The post Things We Saw Today: Makkari Has Fans Wanting to Learn Sign Language and GOOD first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, alternate history, Stagecoach Mary Fields, westerns

The Harder They Fall Was Extremely Fun, but Also Irresponsible From Conception

Harder they fall silhouettes of characters. (Image: Netflix.)

As the film stated, these were real people and while Samuel's and others were right in their defense that this wasn't a biopic, it isn't exactly like these Black figures (or any really) are known well enough to use their legacy as a playground.

The post The Harder They Fall Was Extremely Fun, but Also Irresponsible From Conception first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Alec Baldwin

No, Alec Baldwin’s Suggestion of Police on Sets Isn’t the Solution to Gun Accidents

EAST HAMPTON, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 07: Hamptons International Film Festival Chairman, Alec Baldwin attends the World Premiere of National Geographic Documentary Films' 'The First Wave' at Hamptons International Film Festival on October 07, 2021 in East Hampton, New York. (Photo by Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images for National Geographic)

Ever since the fatal shooting on the set of Rust, Alec Baldwin has been hyper active on social media and in the press. Which has led to some truly baffling statements, including his most recent declaring that police should be on film and television sets if they use guns. Fake or otherwise.

The post No, Alec Baldwin’s Suggestion of Police on Sets Isn’t the Solution to Gun Accidents first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Chloé Zhao, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Star Wars (franchise)

So What Does This Chloé Zhao Star Wars Rumor Mean?

I personally think that Chloé Zhao has the right style of directing to fit with Star Wars and given her love of the franchise, I know it will be in good hands with her behind the lens. 

The post So What Does This Chloé Zhao Star Wars Rumor Mean? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, dean stockwell, quantum leap, Scott Bakula

Scott Bakula’s Tribute to His Quantum Leap Co-Star Dean Stockwell Made Me Cry

Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell sit in a red car to promote Quantum Leap

'Quantum Leap' star Scott Bakula has released a touching tribute to the legendary Dean Stockwell, who played Admiral Al Calavicci on the hit show. Bakula's affectionate words made me tear up.

The post Scott Bakula’s Tribute to His Quantum Leap Co-Star Dean Stockwell Made Me Cry first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Nintendo, OTPs, queer shipping, shipping

Just Like a Perfectly Crafted Fanfic, You Can Now Build a Vacation Home for Animal Crossing’s “But They Were Roommates” Ship!

Flick Happy Home Paradise

Animal Crossing's Happy Home Paradise adds more fuel to the Flick and CJ ship, letting players build a vacation home they can live in together.

The post Just Like a Perfectly Crafted Fanfic, You Can Now Build a Vacation Home for Animal Crossing’s “But They Were Roommates” Ship! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Paul Rudd, People's Sexiest Man Alive

Paul Rudd IS the Sexiest Man Alive and Yeah, We Know

Paul Rudd and Mark Ruffalo at comic con

Congratulations to our favorite vampire, Paul Rudd! May you continue to never age and remain our fave.

The post Paul Rudd IS the Sexiest Man Alive and Yeah, We Know first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Angelina Jolie, Eternals, Thena

Angelina Jolie Wants to Play Eternals’ Thena Again, but Has No “Desire to Separate From the Family”

eternals-angelina-jolie-thena

"But I would be happy to play her again and explore even more deeply the struggles that she has. I think it's fun thinking of where they've been over the years. We've got thousands of years worth of material."

The post Angelina Jolie Wants to Play Eternals’ Thena Again, but Has No “Desire to Separate From the Family” first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Netflix, Squid Game

Series Ceator Hwang Dong-hyuk Says He Is Working on Squid Game Season Two

Squid Game guard in focus with the about to die contestants in the background

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a successful first season means that a season two is coming and that is true for Squid Game. The South Korean hit show has made a piggy bank full of money for Netflix and so we knew this news was coming.

The post Series Ceator Hwang Dong-hyuk Says He Is Working on Squid Game Season Two first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, alcohol, fast food, vodka

Instead of Making the Orange Cream Shake a Permanent Menu Item, Arby’s Is Giving Us French Fry Vodka

Arby's

Arby's has announced that they are releasing limited edition vodka based on their Curly and Crinkle Fries beginning on November 18th.

The post Instead of Making the Orange Cream Shake a Permanent Menu Item, Arby’s Is Giving Us French Fry Vodka first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Ghostbusters (Franchise), ghostbusters: afterlife, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: The Final Ghostbusters: Afterlife Trailer Ain’t Afraid of No Spoilers

Mckenna Grace in 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife'

There's said to be plenty fan service in the film, which could be a blessing or a curse, depending on where you stand.

The post Things We Saw Today: The Final Ghostbusters: Afterlife Trailer Ain’t Afraid of No Spoilers first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Twitter, Twitter Blue

Please Help Me Understand the Point of a Twitter “Undo” Button

Image of a phone displaying a tweet reading "The undo button on twitter will start a new era"

Starting today, Twitter's new paid subscription service, Twitter Blue, is available in the U.S.

The post Please Help Me Understand the Point of a Twitter “Undo” Button first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Spider-Man: No Way Home

Can We Please Stop Trying to Leak All of Spider-Man: No Way Home?

Spider-Man looking shocked

Spider-Man: No Way Home is coming out in a little more than a month and what if we all just relaxed for the next four weeks so we can enjoy the movie and not have every little thing spoiled about it? It is aggressive at this point.

The post Can We Please Stop Trying to Leak All of Spider-Man: No Way Home? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, howard schultz, Starbucks, The Holocaust

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Misuses Holocaust Metaphor in Union Busting Attempt

Starbucks Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz speaks at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Despite what conservative politicians and blowhard pundits would have you believe, there is nothing that compares to the Holocaust.

The post Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Misuses Holocaust Metaphor in Union Busting Attempt first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Black Hair, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch

I Honestly Love Being Able to Wear a Hat AND Have an Afro Puff in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Animal Crossing New Horizons

Animal Crossing: New Horizons introduces a new set of hairstyles. To my surprise, when you wear a hat, the afro puff does NOT disappear!

The post I Honestly Love Being Able to Wear a Hat AND Have an Afro Puff in Animal Crossing: New Horizons first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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