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Movies, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Hide From Homepage, Nickelodeon, sequel

The ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Movie Is FINALLY Coming to Theaters — Here’s What We Know

First look at Avatar: The Last Airbender 2025 movie

The 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' animated movie is coming to theaters in 2025. Here's what we know about the film so far.

The post The ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Movie Is FINALLY Coming to Theaters — Here’s What We Know appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Hide From Homepage, The Hunger Games, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Who Is Lucky Flickerman in ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’?

Jason Schwartzman plays Lucky Flickerman in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' will see Jason Schwartzman as Lucky Flickerman. Here's who Lucky Flickerman is.

The post Who Is Lucky Flickerman in ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Hide From Homepage, The Hunger Games, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

A Look at Where ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Fits Within ‘The Hunger Games’ Timeline

Lucy Gray Baird, played by Rachel Zegler, bows at her Reaping in the trailer for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

The timeline between 'The Hunger Games' and 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' isn’t difficult to keep track of, but let's clear it up anyways.

The post A Look at Where ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Fits Within ‘The Hunger Games’ Timeline appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Hide From Homepage, The Hunger Games, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Who Won the 10th Hunger Games? Answered

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' follows the 10th annual Hunger Games. Here's who won the 10th Hunger Games.

The post Who Won the 10th Hunger Games? Answered appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Ash Williams, Bruce Campbell, Evil Dead

All the New ‘Evil Dead’ Movies Make Me Miss Ash

Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams in Ash vs. Evil Dead

And I wouldn't be mad if that also includes Ash's grand return to the Evil Dead movies with Kassie, Beth, and maybe even Mia all on his team.

The post All the New ‘Evil Dead’ Movies Make Me Miss Ash appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, motherhood, Rachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Why It Matters That ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ is a Less-Than-Marvelous Mom

Rachel Brosnahan as Miriam "Midge" Maisel with baby Esther and older son Ethan in a scene from Amazon's 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.' The kids are seated at the kitchen table as Midge stands talking to Ethan. She is a white woman with bobbed reddish-brownish hair and wearing a grey, belted, 1950's style dress with a pink collar and bow at her neck.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel makes it clear that if you're going to be a parent, it should be something you want to do with your whole heart.

The post Why It Matters That ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ is a Less-Than-Marvelous Mom appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Ted Lasso

The Romances in ‘Ted Lasso’ Are Leaving Me Cold

Keeley and Rebecca lean on each other, laughing, at a restaurant table.

I want so much to care about everyone's crushes. Why can't the show flesh out their characters more?

The post The Romances in ‘Ted Lasso’ Are Leaving Me Cold appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Hannah Waddingham, Hide From Homepage, Ted Lasso

The Meaning of ‘Ted Lasso’s “Sunflowers” Can Be Found in This Dutch Word

The Richmond team deciding what to do on their night out in Amsterdam in the latest episode of Ted Lasso

The Dutch concept of "gezellig" doesn’t have a direct translation into English because it encompasses a microcosm of different feelings.

The post The Meaning of ‘Ted Lasso’s “Sunflowers” Can Be Found in This Dutch Word appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, DC Comics, The Flash, The Flash (movie)

All ‘The Flash’ Villains We Want To See in ‘The Flash’ Movie

Black Flash, Red Death, and Trickster

With The Flash taking place in an alternate universe, we hope to see some really interesting villains.

The post All ‘The Flash’ Villains We Want To See in ‘The Flash’ Movie appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Star Wars (franchise), Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Cal’s New Ally in ‘Jedi: Survivor’ Has a History With ‘Star Wars’

Bode Akuna, a mercenary-for-hire in 'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor'

Here's where you've heard Bode Akuna's voice before.

The post Cal’s New Ally in ‘Jedi: Survivor’ Has a History With ‘Star Wars’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Game of Thrones, Hannah Waddingham, Ted Lasso

‘Ted Lasso’ Keeps Reminding Me of Hannah Waddingham’s Other Iconic Role

A picture of Hannah Waddingham as Septa Unella in Game of Thrones

The Ted Lasso star played a pivotal role in Cersei's story on Game of Thrones.

The post ‘Ted Lasso’ Keeps Reminding Me of Hannah Waddingham’s Other Iconic Role appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Books, books, female rage, feminist retelling, Greek mythology

A New Take on ‘Clytemnestra’ Is a Manifesto for Female Rage

The cover of the novel 'Clytemnestra,' featuring the title below an illustration of a Greek woman's profile below a hanging crown

Female rage has been having a moment for, well, a while now, and Costanza Casati's new take on 'Clytemnestra' certainly delivers.

The post A New Take on ‘Clytemnestra’ Is a Manifesto for Female Rage appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Disney+, Hide From Homepage, mcu, X-Men 97

How Many Episodes are in X-Men ’97, and When Does It Release?

X-Men

The new series promises to be as good as the original.

The post How Many Episodes are in <em>X-Men ’97</em>, and When Does It Release? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Ben & Jerry's, Marijuana

Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Is Working To Help Those Left Behind by the Legal Weed Industry

Three cups of Ben & Jerry's ice cream.

One of the founding members, Ben Cohen, has taken things a step further and started his own non-profit company to further cannabis justice.

The post Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Is Working To Help Those Left Behind by the Legal Weed Industry appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Rachel Zegler, The Hunger Games, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

‘The Hunger Games’ Has a New Tribute: Here’s the Lowdown on Lucy Gray Baird

Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray Baird in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes stars Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray Baird. Here's what to know about District 12's tribute.

The post ‘The Hunger Games’ Has a New Tribute: Here’s the Lowdown on Lucy Gray Baird appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies

INTERVIEW: Rachael Leigh Cook Explores Love and Comedy for ‘A Tourist’s Guide to Love’

Rachael Leigh Cook and Scott Ly in a Tourist's Guide to Love

A Tourist's Guide to Love is available on Netflix now!

The post INTERVIEW: Rachael Leigh Cook Explores Love and Comedy for ‘A Tourist’s Guide to Love’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Apple TV+, Severance

‘Severance’ Season 2 is On The Way—Here’s Everything We Know So Far

Mark S. (Adam Scott) in Severance.

Severance was arguably the most creative and ambitious series of 2022—and season 2 is on its way.

The post ‘Severance’ Season 2 is On The Way—Here’s Everything We Know So Far appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Hide From Homepage, Idris Elba, knuckles, Sonic the Hedgehog

‘Knuckles’ Rolls Into His Own TV Series

Knuckles the echidna from 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2'

Wait what is a Knuckles again? An echidna? That's a made-up animal.

The post ‘Knuckles’ Rolls Into His Own TV Series appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Bella Ramsey, Ellie Williams, The Last of Us

Bella Ramsey Opens Up About Ellie’s Queerness on ‘The Last of Us’

Ellie with her pun book on The Last of Us.

In an interview with L'Official, Ramsey spoke about how unapologetic Ellie is in her queerness.

The post Bella Ramsey Opens Up About Ellie’s Queerness on ‘The Last of Us’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Books, Barnes & Noble, independent bookstores, news, shop local

Indie Stores Call BS on Barnes & Noble for Holding a Sale on Independent Bookseller Day

The outside of a Barnes & Noble store. Image: Sean from Flickr. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/22280677@N07/2196111505

Some larger bookseller chains seem to be trying to encroach on the day meant to give small businesses a boost.

The post Indie Stores Call BS on Barnes & Noble for Holding a Sale on Independent Bookseller Day appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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