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Movies, George Lucas, Joel Edgerton, Star Wars

Joel Edgerton Credits ‘Star Wars’ for His Career

Joel Edgerton as Uncle Owen looking concerned in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi'

Thank you George Lucas for helping us get to know Joel Edgerton.

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Gaming, Breath of the Wild, Legend of Zelda, Nintendo, tears of the kingdom

Nintendo’s Mid-Life Crisis Ad for ‘Tears of the Kingdom’ Is Strangely Sentimental

The protagonist of Nintendo's existential crisis ad for Tears of the Kingdom

This ad is actually a moving testament to the power of video games.

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TV, Kelly Clarkson, NBC, toxic, work

‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ Employees Describe ‘Toxic’ Workplace

Kelly Clarkson on The Kelly Clarkson Show

'The Kelly Clarkson Show' is the latest daytime talk show to be hit with allegations of a toxic workplace by current and former employees.

The post ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ Employees Describe ‘Toxic’ Workplace appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Praetorian Guard, Star Wars (franchise), star wars universe, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

The Praetorian Guards in Star Wars, Explained

Adam Driver as Kylo Ren, dressed in black flips Daisy Ridley as Rey on his back so she can kick the red armoured praetorian guards. All have red lightsabers except Rey, whose lightsaber is blue.

Are they Palpatine's Imperial Guards in snazzy new uniforms or something else entirely?

The post The Praetorian Guards in Star Wars, Explained appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Link, The Legend of Zelda, the legend of zelda: tears of the kingdom

Link Is a Trans and Nonbinary Icon and We’re Here For It

Link looking dangerously hot in official artwork for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Thanks, Link, for giving so many beautiful people such a profound and affirming mirror.

The post Link Is a Trans and Nonbinary Icon and We’re Here For It appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, David Simon, WGA Strike 2023

David Simon Breaks Down Why Writers Are Vital Through the Whole Production Process

David Simon look at the camera, with a mosaic in the background.

The creator of The Wire took a break from the picket line to explain what makes a writing career sustainable.

The post David Simon Breaks Down Why Writers Are Vital Through the Whole Production Process appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies & TV, Labor unions, WGA Strike 2023, Writers Guild of America

Writers’ Strike: All TV Shows and Movies Affected by Studios Refusing To Pay Writers

Collage of shows impacted by WGA strike

Several shows and movies are being impacted by the WGA writers' strike due to studios' refusal to pay writers appropriately.

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Movies, Eliza Scanlen, Laurel Parmet, Lewis Pullman, The Starling Girl

REVIEW: ‘The Starling Girl’ Is a Look Into Power, Religion, and Finding Your Own Path Out

Movies, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice 2, Hide From Homepage, Horror, Jenna Ortega, Tim Burton

‘Beetlejuice 2’ Is Summoning One Hell of a Cast

barbara's fingers on fire in Beetlejuice

The rumors are finally becoming a reality.

The post ‘Beetlejuice 2’ Is Summoning One Hell of a Cast appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Hannah Waddingham, Ted Lasso, Tom Jones

‘Ted Lasso’ Isn’t The Only Way To Get Your Weekly Dose of Hannah Waddingham

Hannah Waddingham as Lady Bellaston in "Tom Jones."

Lady Bellaston looks to be in some compromising shots with Jones.

The post ‘Ted Lasso’ Isn’t The Only Way To Get Your Weekly Dose of Hannah Waddingham appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, King Arthur, Mrs. Davis

My Nerdy Disappointment in ‘Mrs. Davis’ Has Me Yearning for More Modern Arthurian Adaptations

Lisa expresses her nerdy disappointments over Mrs. Davis.

While Mrs. Davis may be a fun watch, here I was hoping for something a little more ... King Arthury.

The post My Nerdy Disappointment in ‘Mrs. Davis’ Has Me Yearning for More Modern Arthurian Adaptations appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Beetlejuice 2, Michael Keaton, Monica Bellucci, Willem Dafoe

‘Beetlejuice 2’ Finally Got Me With These New Casting Announcements

michael keaton

I think that Ortega and Dafoe are going to have great energy together.

The post ‘Beetlejuice 2’ Finally Got Me With These New Casting Announcements appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Hide From Homepage, Legend of Zelda, rauru, tears of the kingdom

Who Is Rauru’s Sexy, Sexy Voice in ‘Tears of the Kingdom’?

Link and Rauru in Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Who's behind Rauru's admittedly sexy voice in Tears of the Kingdom?

The post Who Is Rauru’s Sexy, Sexy Voice in ‘Tears of the Kingdom’? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Hide From Homepage, tears of the kingdom

The Answer We’ve All Been Waiting For: Can You Play as Zelda in Tears of the Kingdom’?

Our favorite girl is back, and with a bobcut, no less!

Although many fans were hoping to play as Zelda this time around, it unfortunately wasn't meant to be.

The post The Answer We’ve All Been Waiting For: Can You Play as Zelda in Tears of the Kingdom’? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Hide From Homepage, tears of the kingdom

Do You Need To Play ‘Breath of the Wild’ Before ‘Tears of the Kingdom’?

Link pops a squat.

You don't need to play one before the other! Just jump right in and have fun.

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Anime, Hide From Homepage, One Piece

It’s Okay To Skip These ‘One Piece’ Episodes, We Won’t Tell

the cast of one piece

Someday I'll be the Pirate King! Right after I do all this other random b.s.!

The post It’s Okay To Skip These ‘One Piece’ Episodes, We Won’t Tell appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Books, books, science fiction, Twitter

Bigolas Dickolas Is Giving Authors a New Career Goal

Cover of This is How You Lose the Time War

What does Bigolas Dickolas have to do with a scifi romance? Here's one book's tale of sudden success.

The post Bigolas Dickolas Is Giving Authors a New Career Goal appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Bonnie Bennett, Damon salvatore, ian somerhalder, Kat Graham, The CW, The Vampire Diaries

On This Day in ‘Vampire Diaries’ History: One of the Series’ Greatest Twists

Bonnie and Damon Prison World Vampire Diaries.

Sending Bonnie and Damon to do some forced bonding in the Groundhog Day-style Prison World did The Vampire Diaries a world of good.

The post On This Day in ‘Vampire Diaries’ History: One of the Series’ Greatest Twists appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Fernando Coimbra, HBO, Interviews, Jessica Lowrey, Marialy Rivas, Nina Lopez-Corrado, Perry Mason, Team Downey

‘Perry Mason’ and Team Downey Give Directors Freedom to Explore with Their Work

Matthew Rhys in Perry Mason

Perry Mason season 2 is now on HBO.

The post ‘Perry Mason’ and Team Downey Give Directors Freedom to Explore with Their Work appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Dolly Parton, music

7 Talented Musicians That Would’ve Rocked a Feature on Dolly Parton’s Debut Rock Album

FRISCO, TEXAS - MAY 09: Dolly Parton attends the Dolly! All Access Pop-Up Store Preview & Press Conference at The Star in Frisco on May 09, 2023 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images for ABA)

Dolly Parton's got a new rock album coming out!! Who else do we want featured on it?

The post 7 Talented Musicians That Would’ve Rocked a Feature on Dolly Parton’s Debut Rock Album appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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