The Sunday Edition - Dec 11, 2022
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Scadrial's second era comes to its Earth-shattering conclusion in The Lost Metal.
Return to the Mistborn world of Scadrial for the conclusion of the Wax & Wayne series!
Big on the Internet, Martin Short, snl, Steve Martin, tws

Things We Saw Today: Steve Martin and Martin Short Give Us the Christmas Carol Sketch We Didn’t Know We Needed

Martin Short as Scrooge and Steve Martin as the Ghost of Christmas Present
Christmas is just around the corner, and so Martin Short and Steve Martin came together on SNL this Saturday to remind us of the true meaning of the holiday: maiming street urchins with coins!
TV, Paramount, Sylvester Stallone, tulsa king

I Am Obsessed With Sylvester Stallone’s Cowboy Capo in ‘Tulsa King’ and You Should Be Too.

Dwight Manfredi sits in a cowboy saloon.
Sylvester Stallone is an old mafia capo just out of prison. ATF agents are trying to crack down on a white nationalist biker gang. Martin Starr owns a weed shop. One would think those were three separate storylines from three very different television shows, but one would be very, very wrong!
Gaming, lesbians, LGBTQIA, Valorant, video games

Thank You, Valorant, For Making Killjoy and Raze Smooch

Killjoy in Raze's workshop, shortly before the two kiss. Artwork for Riot Games' Valorant.
Long expected by the game's fandom, Ana Valens explains the subtext that led to Valorant's Killjoy and Raze becoming an official queer relationship.
Anime, aldo, Chainsaw Man, Hide From Homepage, three brothers

Aldo And The Three Brothers In ‘Chainsaw Man,’ Explained

Chainsaw man Manga cover
Whoever these boys are, I wouldn't go bringing them home to your mother. If you value her life, that is.
Comics, Daredevil: Born Again, Hide From Homepage, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Comics

Who Is White Tiger? Marvel’s White Tiger, Explained

The White Tiger standing in front of the Tiger God
Rumors claim that 'Wednesday' star Jenna Ortega is in talks to appear in 'Daredevil: Born Again' as White Tiger. Here's everything you need to know about White Tiger.
Comics, Blue Beetle, DC Comics, Hide From Homepage, Jaime Reyes

Who is Blue Beetle? Jaime Reyes, Explained

a side by side of the new Blue Beetle poster and Blue Beetle in the comics
'Blue Beetle' is scheduled to premiere next year and will introduce the DCEU's newest hero, Jaime Reyes (a.k.a. Blue Beetle). Here's everything you need to know about Blue Beetle.
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?
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