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TV, Cordyceps, The Last of Us, The Last of Us (TV series)

From Runner to Rat King: Your Guide to ‘The Last of Us’ Infection Stages

Closeup of a clicker from The Last of Us. The person's mouth is visible under a plume of yellow and blue mushrooms.

Here are the infection stages in the original The Last of Us game—and what we could expect as the HBO series progresses.

The post From Runner to Rat King: Your Guide to ‘The Last of Us’ Infection Stages appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, awards, Grammys, music

“Just Like That”: The Powerful Meaning Behind Bonnie Raitt’s Surprise Grammy Winner

Bonnie Raitt accepts the award for Song of the Year at the 65th annual Grammy Awards

In one of the biggest surprise wins of the night, Bonnie Raitt took home the award for Song of the Year at the 65th Grammys for "Just Like That."

The post “Just Like That”: The Powerful Meaning Behind Bonnie Raitt’s Surprise Grammy Winner appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Super Bowl, The Last of Us

‘The Last Of Us’ Is Airing Early This Week so the Super Bowl Won’t Have To Lose to HBO

Pedro Pascal's Joel looks out of a window covered in newspapers in 'The Last of Us'

Sometimes, it's nice to be kind to someone. And that's why HBO shifted the next episode of The Last of Us to a different day. Football needs the help.

The post ‘The Last Of Us’ Is Airing Early This Week so the Super Bowl Won’t Have To Lose to HBO appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Anime, Chainsaw Man, music

Every ‘Chainsaw Man’ End Credits Sequence, Ranked

Denji, Aki, and Power have fun at the dinner table during ending 12 of Chainsaw Man

Each of Chainsaw Man's 12 episodes has its own unique ending. It's an unprecedented stunt—and it pays off brilliantly.

The post Every ‘Chainsaw Man’ End Credits Sequence, Ranked appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Harley Quinn (series), Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams

‘Harley Quinn’ Hawkgirl & Hawkman Voices Make a Perfect Meta Reference

Hawkman and Hawkgirl on Harley Quinn

Sometimes, your OTPs come to life in different ways and this time, Harley Quinn is giving us the couple we've dreamt of.

The post ‘Harley Quinn’ Hawkgirl & Hawkman Voices Make a Perfect Meta Reference appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, antisemitism, Harry Potter, Hogwarts Legacy, J.K. Rowling

The Antisemitism of ‘Harry Potter’ Returns in ‘Hogwarts Legacy’

Goblins in Hogwarts Legacy

Both Rowling and the team behind Hogwarts Legacy have come under fire for perpetuating antisemitic tropes in the form of a certain magical creature: the goblin.

The post The Antisemitism of ‘Harry Potter’ Returns in ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, aaron carter, Grammys, Hide From Homepage, in memoriam

Aaron Carter Fans Shocked After Grammys’ In Memoriam Seemingly Snubs Late Singer

Aaron Carter in 2021

Viewers are shocked and outraged that the late musician, Aaron Carter, was left out of the video montage portion of The 65th Grammys' In Memoriam segment.

The post Aaron Carter Fans Shocked After Grammys’ In Memoriam Seemingly Snubs Late Singer appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Diamond White, Laurence Fishburne, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

Marvel’s Moon Girl Is the Character Diamond White Needed as a Child

Lunella, Devil, and Casey strike a pose in Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.

Lunella Lafayette is already an icon—and exactly the kind of character that voice actress Diamond White wanted to see when she was a kid.

The post Marvel’s Moon Girl Is the Character Diamond White Needed as a Child appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Dragon Age: Dreadwolf

The ‘Dragon Age: Dreadwolf’ Leaks Have Fans Divided

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf cinematic

Recently, gameplay was leaked from the alpha version of Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, to mixed reception.

The post The ‘Dragon Age: Dreadwolf’ Leaks Have Fans Divided appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Avengers, Loki, mcu

What Could This Unexpected Loki Reveal Mean for the MCU?

Tom Hiddleston in a cut scene as King Loki on 'Loki'

This reveal is cool enough on its own. But could it be telegraphing Loki's story arc in the MCU, too?

The post What Could This Unexpected Loki Reveal Mean for the MCU? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Ahsoka Tano, Hide From Homepage, Star Wars (franchise), Star Wars: Ahsoka

Ahsoka Release Window, Cast, Characters, and More

Live-action Ahsoka.

Are you a fan of The Mandalorian? Then you'll love Ahsoka Tano's new Disney+ live-action Star Wars show, Ahsoka.

The post Ahsoka Release Window, Cast, Characters, and More appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, The Last of Us (TV series), The Last of Us Part II

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 4 Ending Song Is a Deeply Meaningful Easter Egg

Ellie Playing Guitar in The Last of Us Part II

The song that plays at the end of episode 4 of 'The Last of Us' is particularly meaningful, since it ties directly into the second game.

The post ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 4 Ending Song Is a Deeply Meaningful Easter Egg appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Hogwarts Legacy, J.K. Rowling

Is J.K. Rowling Involved With ‘Hogwarts Legacy’?

2019 RFK Ripple of Hope Awards NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 12: J.K. Rowling arrives at the 2019 RFK Ripple of Hope Awards at New York Hilton Midtown on December 12, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

The new game is set in the Harry Potter universe, and given the author's history of making transphobic comments, many are understandably wondering if—and how—Rowling was involved with its development.

The post Is J.K. Rowling Involved With ‘Hogwarts Legacy’? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Grammys, Hide From Homepage, Midnights, Taylor Swift

Why Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ Was Not Eligible for This Year’s Grammys

Taylor Swift wears a sparkling blue ensemble to the 2023 Grammy Awards

While Taylor Swift won the Best Music Video Award for "All Too Well," her songs from 'Midnights' were noticeably missing from the nominations at the Grammys. Here's why.

The post Why Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ Was Not Eligible for This Year’s Grammys appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Interviews, The Ark

INTERVIEW: The Cast of ‘The Ark’ Break Down the Joy of Sci-Fi

Christie Burke as Lt. Sharon Garnet in 'The Ark'

The Ark airs on SyFy!

The post INTERVIEW: The Cast of ‘The Ark’ Break Down the Joy of Sci-Fi appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Hide From Homepage, t shirt, Twitter

The Internet Has Many Theories About This Lopsided Mystery Shirt, But They’re All Wrong

Zoolander (Ben Stiller) holds a white plaster skull.

The Shirt In Question is what I christen a silly little mystery shirt that is currently making its rounds across the Twitter, as if carried in the little blue bird's beak.

The post The Internet Has Many Theories About This Lopsided Mystery Shirt, But They’re All Wrong appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, The Last of Us, The Last of Us Part II

How ‘The Last of Us Part II’ Upends the Hero/Villain Binary

Abby Anderson looks menacing while standing in the rain in 'The Last of Us Part II'

The opening sequence of The Last of Us Part II gives us a character so diabolical, so despicable, and so unflinchingly bad that it makes us forget about all those other nasty things and instead focus all of our hatred entirely on her.

The post How ‘The Last of Us Part II’ Upends the Hero/Villain Binary appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Horror, jewish folklore, queer representation, Shudder

‘Attachment’ Review: Queer Romance? Jewish Folklore? We Love to See it!

Maja being suspicious of everything in Attachment

It must be repeated that horror isn't always blood, guts, and boobs.

The post ‘Attachment’ Review: Queer Romance? Jewish Folklore? We Love to See it! appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Harry Potter (franchise), Hide From Homepage, Hogwarts Legacy, JK rowling, SEO

Is J.K. Rowling Profiting From the ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Game?

The protagonist fights a dragon, or something akin to a dragon

A lot of work went into the game 'Hogwarts Legacy,' but we'd be remiss to overlook the insidious shadow looming over the Harry Potter world—author J.K. Rowling.

The post Is J.K. Rowling Profiting From the ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Game? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Hogwarts Legacy, Twitch

Twitch Streamer Pauses Streams Due to ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Ads

Hogwarts Legacy title card

As the release date for the Harry Potter RPG, Hogwarts Legacy, fast approaches, the ad campaign for the game is well underway, while the controversy around the game continues to ramp up. While there are plenty of reasons to avoid the game and plenty of alternatives to play, there are also plenty of people still […]

The post Twitch Streamer Pauses Streams Due to ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Ads appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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