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Big on the Internet, James Gunn, Superman, tws

Things We Saw Today: James Gunn Continues to Dunk and Debunk on DC Rumor Mill

Walt Disney Studios At San Diego Comic-Con 2022 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 23: James Gunn participates in the Marvel Studios’ Live-Action presentation at San Diego Comic-Con on July 23, 2022. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
Happy Saturday my sweet babies! It might be a chilly December weekend but we have a few things to keep up warm. Case in point: James Gunn continues his new DC reign by calling out false rumors and dunking on trolls. This time it was tackling a baseless rumor about him disliking Henry Cavill.
Big on the Internet, Hide From Homepage, Hozier, music

13 Best Hozier Songs, Ranked

Hozier on Saturday Night Live
On the internet, people have suggested Hozier isn't human, but a creature of the fae who blesses us with his music. And you know what? I totally agree.
Big on the Internet, Grant Wahl, LGBTQ issues, qatar, World Cup

The Sports World Mourns the Sudden Death of Journalist Grant Wahl During Qatar World Cup

Grant Wahl in the press area during the World Cup.
Prominent and well-respected sports journalist Grant Wahl died yesterday in Qatar while covering the World Cup. His sudden passing sparked an outpouring of grief, shock, and dismay from journalists and across the world of sports. 
TV, Hide From Homepage, Netflix, Shadow and Bone

Currently Screaming Crying Shaking Over the Teaser for ‘Shadow and Bone’ Season 2

Netflix Shadow and Bone key art featuring Jessie Mei Li's Alina.
This weekend’s Tudum 2022: A Global Fan Event included a segment dedicated to Shadow and Bone—and its highly-anticipated Season 2. So let’s recap everything we learned from the event, including characters and release date, to be as prepared as we can for our return to the Grishaverse.
Big on the Internet, #Girlboss, Kyrsten Sinema, monsters

5 Iconic Movie Monsters to Channel When You Want to #Girlboss Just Like Kyrsten Sinema

(image: Mario Tama/Getty Images) Sen. Krysten Sinema (D-AZ) applauds during the State of the Union
Yass Queen! Our manic-pixie senator from Arizona, Kyrsten Sinema has finally achieved her final form by officially breaking with the Democratic party and registering as an independent. She announced this move Friday in a special sit-down interview with CNN's Jake Tapper.
Movies, Captain Marvel, Hide From Homepage, The Marvels

Will Park Seo-joon Play Prince Yan, Captain Marvel’s Husband? The Rumor, Explained

Park Seo-joon as Min-hyuk in Parasite
Park Seo-joon has been tied to 'The Marvels' since 2021, but his role has remained undisclosed. Now, insiders say he will portray Prince Yan, Captain Marvel's (Brie Larson) husband.
TV, controversy, Hide From Homepage, racism, The Voice

‘The Voice’ Controversy, Explained

The Voice season 22 competitors in 2022
Following the December 6 episode of 'The Voice' season 22, viewers slammed the singing competition for being racist after seeing which of the top 8 was in the bottom 4.
Gaming, Hide From Homepage, Respawn Entertainment, Star Wars (franchise), Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

When Does ‘Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’ Release? Here Is Everything We Know

Cal Kestis and his Droid in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
‘Tis truly a bountiful season for Star Wars fans!
Gaming, Baldur's Gate, Baldur's Gate 3, RPG

‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Release Window, Trailer, Characters, Romance, Gameplay and More

Jaheira, of Baldur's Gate fame.
After two years of waiting and wondering, we finally have more definitive information about Baldur's Gate 3!
Movies, Avatar, Avatar sequels, James Cameron, WETA, weta workshop

Artist Says One of the Year’s Biggest Movies Still Paid Minimum Wage

Mr. Krabs from Spongebob reclining on a pile of money. Looking at another dollar bill in his hands/claw. Image: Nickelodeon.
It all started with online debates about which of the effects visible in the official trailer for Avatar: The Way of Water were CGI and which were practical effects.
Gaming, Hades, Hades II, paganism, video games

I, a Humble Pagan, Am Over the Moon for ‘Hades II.’ Here’s Why.

Melinoë stands with Hecate in the Hades II trailer.
Hades II promises a rich, nuanced understanding of the gods, just like the original Hades. As a pagan, Ana Valens says: Yes! Bring it on!
Movies, Marvel Entertainment, marvel phase 5, mcu

All Upcoming Marvel Movies in 2023

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
If you're planning out your movie dates, here are all the Marvel movies coming out in 2023.
Big on the Internet, News, Jennifer Lawrence, The Hunger Games

Jennifer Lawrence Clarifies Comments About Female Action Stars

Jennifer Lawrence poses on a red carpet
The internet took glee in dragging Jennifer Lawrence for her comments about playing a female action star in The Hunger Games and the award-winning actress is clarifying her words.
TV, Addams Family, Netflix, Wednesday (Netflix)

Let’s Talk About Thing in ‘Wednesday’ (Especially THAT Scene)

Wednesday holds up Thing in 'Wednesday.'
Thing gets some interesting screen time in 'Wednesday'. But what happens to Thing? And why is this scene such a tear-jerker?
Movies, Christmas Bloody Christmas, holiday horror, Horror, Shudder, slasher

‘Christmas Bloody Christmas’ Review: A Bloody Good Time with a Capable Final Girl

killer robotic santa in Christmas Bloody Christmas
Christmas Bloody Christmas isn't a sexless slasher, and it does everything you expect when you watch the trailer. It also rocks as a very metal holiday-themed slasher.
Movies, Matilda the Musical, Netflix, Roald Dahl

‘Matilda the Musical’ Review: Netflix’s New Adaptation Is a Theatre Kid’s Dream Come True

Lashana Lynch and Alisha Weir in Matilda the Musical
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical hits select theaters on December 9 before premiering on Netflix on Christmas Day.
Movies, animation, Guillermo del Toro, Italy, Mark Gustafson, Pinnochio, Stop-Motion

‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ Was Worth The Decade-Plus-Long Wait

Pinocchio being made. Image: Netflix.
After nearly 15 years of delays, disruptions, and crafting, Netflix finally released the stop-motion masterpiece by Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson, 'Pinocchio.'
Gaming, Dragon Age, The Game Awards

No News on ‘Dragon Age: Dreadwolf,’ but at Least We Have Memes … I Guess

jonathanbonathan's mod giving Solas the clown makeup he deserves.
Where there's a bunch of clowns, there's gotta be a circus. That circus is the Dragon Age fandom.
TV, Abbott Elementary, Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams

‘Abbott Elementary’ Is Nailing the Slow Burn

Janine and Gregory in 'Abbott Elementary' looking cute
For right now, we're still in that lovely slow burn phase, and god, do Quinta Brunson and Tyler James Williams love to tease us on this show or what?
TV, Kelli Giddish, Law and Order: SVU, Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Hargitay Speaks on ‘SVU’ Co-star’s Exit While Showrunner Is Accused of ‘Toxic’ Behavior

kelli giddish leaving is a mess
Since it was announced that Law and Order: SVU star Kelli Giddish was being forced off the show in this current 24th season of the drama, fans have been dreading the change.
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