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Movies, Cinderella, Disney+, Romeo and Juliet

Let’s Talk About Sneakerella, Then Rank Previous Adaptations of The Classic Fairy Tale

hand holding flashy kicks. (Image: Dinsey+ and Alyssa Shotwell.)

Regardless of how it'll turn out, in honor of the newest edition of a Cinderella adaptation, I'm going to rank several of the most popular Cinderella adaptations of the last three decades.

The post Let’s Talk About Sneakerella, Then Rank Previous Adaptations of The Classic Fairy Tale first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, Gucci, video games, Xbox, Xbox Series X

Still on the Hunt for an Xbox Series X? Gucci’s Got You Covered for $10,000???

Gucci Box

On Wednesday, November 17th, Gucci is releasing 100 limited edition Xbox Series X consoles that will cost an astonishing $10,000.

The post Still on the Hunt for an Xbox Series X? Gucci’s Got You Covered for $10,000??? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Movies, Chloé Zhao, Eternals, Thor: The Dark World

There’s No Way Eternals Is Worse Than Thor: The Dark World

Movie posters for Marvel Studios' Eternals and Thor the Dark World

The Chloé Zhao-directed 'Eternals' now has the lowest critics' ranking for any Marvel Studios movie, which is quite frankly absurd.

The post There’s No Way Eternals Is Worse Than Thor: The Dark World first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Movies, being the ricardos, Nicole Kidman, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: So the Critics Are Into Nicole Kidman’s Lucille Ball in Being the Ricardos?

A black and white image of Lucille Ball in 'I Love Lucy' next to an image of Nicole Kidman in 'Being the Ricardos'

Nicole Kidman seems to be transcending the noise that was made about her casting as Lucille Ball in 'Being the Ricardos' and is turning it into Oscar buzz.

The post Things We Saw Today: So the Critics Are Into Nicole Kidman’s Lucille Ball in Being the Ricardos? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, dinosaurs, gift guides, Holiday Gift Guide

Realistic Feathered Dinosaur Action Figures for the Holidays? Take My Money.

Velociraptor mongoliensis dinosaur action figure

These action figures use the most up-to-date scientific information about dinosaurs. That's right, you can now have a feathered velociraptor of your very own.

The post Realistic Feathered Dinosaur Action Figures for the Holidays? Take My Money. first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Sesame Street, snl, Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz Gets Skewered by SNL as They Take Us to a Nightmarish Right-Wing Sesame Street

Aidy Bryant as Ted Cruz and Cecily Strong as Majorie Taylor Greene on Saturday Night Live

SNL's Aidy Bryant plays Ted Cruz on 'Cruz Street,' a parody right-wing 'Sesame Street' seen on 'Newsmax Kids' (following 'White Power Rangers,' of course).

The post Ted Cruz Gets Skewered by SNL as They Take Us to a Nightmarish Right-Wing Sesame Street first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Movies, Ghostbusters

Things We Saw Today: Melissa McCarthy Reflects on Ghostbusters Backlash

The 2016 Ghostbusters.

Later this month, a new Ghostbusters movie is on the way that will continue the story of the original movies in Ghostbusters: Afterlife, but as that approaches, it's hard not to think about the modern Ghostbusters sequel we already got—in part because of the toxic fandom uproar around it. It's now been over five years since then, and in a recent interview, star Melissa McCarthy briefly discussed the backlash.

The post Things We Saw Today: Melissa McCarthy Reflects on Ghostbusters Backlash first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man

I Can’t Believe Marvel Managed to Get Me Excited to See Spider-Man’s Origin Story AGAIN

Spider-Man: Freshman Year title card.

Yesterday was Disney's "Disney+ Day" event, where the company announced its plans to continue the monopolization of entertainment with an onslaught of content on its dedicated streaming service.

The post I Can’t Believe Marvel Managed to Get Me Excited to See Spider-Man’s Origin Story AGAIN first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, COVID vaccine, COVID-19, politics

Now Anti-Vaxxers Forced by Mandates Are Trying to “Undo” Their COVID Shots

A Dalek from Doctor Who with "unvaccinate!" text overlay.

The latest home remedy for COVID-19 takes things in an unexpected new direction: “undoing” vaccination.

The post Now Anti-Vaxxers Forced by Mandates Are Trying to “Undo” Their COVID Shots first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Cowboy Bebop, Netflix

I Am Not Encouraged by Early Cowboy Bebop Live-Action Impressions

Spike church

When what you’re adapting isn’t just popular but regarded as an absolute classic work of art, as is the case with Cowboy Bebop and Netflix’s attempt at a live-action version, there's little room for error.

The post I Am Not Encouraged by Early Cowboy Bebop Live-Action Impressions first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, contributors, fandom

What Really Divides the Two Sides of Fandom?

Captain America and Iron Man Civil War meme. Cap says "transformative," while Tony argues for "curative," types of fandom.

It's no surprise who winds up participating in which kind of fandom.

The post What Really Divides the Two Sides of Fandom? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, agatha harkness, Agatha: House of Harkness, Kathryn Hahn

Things We Saw Today: It Was Agatha: House of Harkness All Along

Kathryn Hahn as Agatha Harkness in 'WandaVision'

Kathryn Hahn's wildly popular Agatha from 'Wandavision' is coming back to us in her own show, titled 'Agatha: House of Harkness'.

The post Things We Saw Today: It Was Agatha: House of Harkness All Along first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, conservatives, Jen Psaki, Joe Biden

Reporter Bizarrely Seems To Blame Joe Biden for Spread of “Let’s Go Brandon”

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki speaks during the daily briefing at the White House

During Friday's White House press briefing, reporter Peter Alexander had an incredibly strange question for press secretary Jen Psaki regarding "Let's go Brandon."

The post Reporter Bizarrely Seems To Blame Joe Biden for Spread of “Let’s Go Brandon” first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Blade, Mahershala Ali, Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes Shows Support for Mahershala Ali as Blade

Blade as Wesley Snipes in Blade which is the film that made comic book movies cool

Mahershala Ali will be starring as Marvel Studios' Blade, and Wesley Snipes, who originated the role in 1998, has shown support for Ali in the role on Twitter.

The post Wesley Snipes Shows Support for Mahershala Ali as Blade first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, kamala khan, Ms. Marvel

Kamala Khan Shines in New Ms. Marvel Footage For Disney+ Day!

Kamala Khan posing in the mirror in Ms. Marvel

Essentially, Kamala Khan is an absolute badass who also is obsessed with Captain Marvel. So you know, extremely relatable.

The post Kamala Khan Shines in New Ms. Marvel Footage For Disney+ Day! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Jennifer Walters, She-Hulk, Tatiana Maslany

Tatiana Maslany and Mark Ruffalo Shine in Footage From Marvel’s She-Hulk For Disney+ Day

Tatiana Maslany as Jennifer Walters doing Yoga in She-Hulk

Jennifer Walters is an important woman. Whether it is being a lawyer and making her way around town or helping her cousin Bruce Banner out, she's someone to watch out for. Which makes the footage from She-Hulk all the more exciting!

The post Tatiana Maslany and Mark Ruffalo Shine in Footage From Marvel’s She-Hulk For Disney+ Day first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Lil Nas X, Maury, social media, talk shows

Will We Finally Get Closure for Lil Nas X’s ”That’s What I Want” When Montero Appears on Maury to Confront His Man’s Wife???

Montero on Maury

Lil Nas X continues to remain undefeated when using social media and has now shared a video of Montero going on 'Maury' to face his ex and his ex's wife.

The post Will We Finally Get Closure for Lil Nas X’s ”That’s What I Want” When Montero Appears on Maury to Confront His Man’s Wife??? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, clint barton, Hawkeye, Kate Bishop

A New Scene From Hawkeye Was Released for Disney+ Day

Kate Bishop and Clint Barton in Hawkeye

The introduction of Kate Bishop and the world surrounding her brings us into the next era of heroes and with the inclusion of Alaqua Cox's Echo (who is getting her own show as well) and Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova, our next group of heroes are going to be exciting to see!

The post A New Scene From Hawkeye Was Released for Disney+ Day first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Disney+, X-Men 97, X-Men: The Animated Series

Disney+ Asks, “Does a Mall Babe Eats Chili Fries?” Announces a 2023 Revival for ’90s X-Men: The Animated Series

x-men

After five seasons, X-Men: The Animated Series came to an end in 1997. 'X-Men '97' will pick up where the series left off and begin airing on Disney+ in 2023.

The post Disney+ Asks, “Does a Mall Babe Eats Chili Fries?” Announces a 2023 Revival for ’90s X-Men: The Animated Series first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, Big Bird, Ted Cruz, U.S. Senate

Brilliant Big Bird Parody Account Trolls Ted Cruz by Running for Senate

Big Bird at a podium in front of a campaign sign. (Image: Sesame Street and Big Bird For Senate Campaign.)

We spoke with the person behind the brilliant parody account "Big Bird for Senate," which began as a dunk on Ted Cruz and has grown into a force to help Texas Democrats.

The post Brilliant Big Bird Parody Account Trolls Ted Cruz by Running for Senate first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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