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News, Jason Sudeikis, racism, Ted Lasso

Jason Sudeikis’ Ted Lasso Premiere Outfit Was a Tribute To Soccer Players Targeted by Racist Abuse

Jason Sudeikis on the carpet for Ted Lasso wearing a sweatshirt reading "Jadon & Marcus & Bukayo"

Jason Sudeikis used the premiere of 'Ted Lasso' season 2 to offer a silent show of solidarity to Black English soccer players targeted by racist abuse.

The post Jason Sudeikis’ Ted Lasso Premiere Outfit Was a Tribute To Soccer Players Targeted by Racist Abuse first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, casting, HBO, The Last of Us

HBO’s The Last of Us Series Casts the Original Voice of Tommy in New Role

The Last of Us Tommy Miller

HBO's The Last of Us has cast Jeffrey Pierce, the OG voice of Tommy Miller, to join the series in a new role that we're hoping crosses paths with Joel.

The post HBO’s The Last of Us Series Casts the Original Voice of Tommy in New Role first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, Twilight

The Twilight Saga Is Now on Netflix and the Reactions Are Hilariously Relatable

Will Forte offers to describe Twilight movies shot for shot on Parks and Recreation.

The nostalgia is hitting fans of The Twilight Saga as the movies come to Netflix just in time for the perfect weekend full of teenage angst and vampire drama.

The post The Twilight Saga Is Now on Netflix and the Reactions Are Hilariously Relatable first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Joe Exotic, Tiger King

Tiger King’s Joe Exotic To Be Resentenced Following Appeal

Joe Exotic in Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness (2020)

Joe Exotic may not be free, but he's doing a little bit better.

The post Tiger King’s Joe Exotic To Be Resentenced Following Appeal first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Child's Play, chucky, horror (genre)

The First Trailer for the Chucky TV Series Highlights the Dangers of Suburban Garage Sales

Chucky

The teaser trailer to the upcoming Chucky TV series has been released. The series will begin airing on USA and SYFY on October 12.

The post The First Trailer for the Chucky TV Series Highlights the Dangers of Suburban Garage Sales first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Movies, Black Widow, mutants, Ursa Major

Wait, There Was a Mutant in Black Widow?

Black Widow and X-Men mutant comics character Ursa Major

A 'Black Widow' actor revealed that his character is a Marvel Comics mutant, now in the MCU. There's confusion as to whether he is "the first mutant," however.

The post Wait, There Was a Mutant in Black Widow? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Anthony Bourdain, Asia Argento, Documentary

Many Are Upset That Anthony Bourdain Documentary Roadrunner Used an AI Deepfake of His Voice

Antony Bourdain

The director of 'Roadrunner,' Morgan Neville, has admitted to including an AI "deepfake" version of Anthony Bourdain's voice in his documentary.

The post Many Are Upset That Anthony Bourdain Documentary Roadrunner Used an AI Deepfake of His Voice first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, News, books, Trans issues, trans rights

American Booksellers Association Apologizes for Sending Repulsive Anti-Trans Garbage To Booksellers

At a protest for transgender rights, a person holds a sign reading "Protect trans kids"

The ABA apologized but their choice of words earned a whole new wave of totally valid criticism.

The post American Booksellers Association Apologizes for Sending Repulsive Anti-Trans Garbage To Booksellers first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Carl Sagan, Star Wars (franchise)

Carl Sagan Knew Star Wars Was Too White in the ’70s. This Isn’t New.

Carl Sagan appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

Carl Sagan—the American astronomer, cosmologist, etc.—in 1978 was asked what he thought about Star Wars on the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

The post Carl Sagan Knew Star Wars Was Too White in the ’70s. This Isn’t New. first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, collectibles, geek gifts, toy

Here’s a List of Geektastic Toys to Add to My (I Mean Your) Ongoing Wishlist Thanks to The Toy Insider’s “Sweet Suite @ Home” Event

Sweet Suite @ Home

On Wednesday, July 14, The Toy Insider held their Sweet Suite @ Home event where different toy companies came together to show off new products.

The post Here’s a List of Geektastic Toys to Add to My (I Mean Your) Ongoing Wishlist Thanks to The Toy Insider’s “Sweet Suite @ Home” Event first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Comics, DC Comics, Starfire, young adult

Our Exclusive First Look at the Book Trailer to DC’s I Am Not Starfire Shows That Good Parental Intentions Don’t Always End Well

Starfire and Mandy

We got an exclusive first look at the upcoming DC YA graphic novel I Am Not Starfire, a story that centers on Starfire's teenage daughter, Mandy.

The post Our Exclusive First Look at the Book Trailer to DC’s I Am Not Starfire Shows That Good Parental Intentions Don’t Always End Well first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, TV, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Loki, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Loki Producer Wishes They’d Had More Time to Develop This Character

Tom Hiddleston as Loki in the series season one finale

'Loki' producer Eric Martin ran down some character elements the show wanted to develop further, but COVID-19 got in the way.

The post Things We Saw Today: Loki Producer Wishes They’d Had More Time to Develop This Character first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, Nickelodeon

Smash Bros. x Nickelodeon Was Practically Designed for Its Instant Meme Status

Smash Bros Ultimate logo and Nigel Thornberry's face.

Come on. They knew what they were doing here.

The post Smash Bros. x Nickelodeon Was Practically Designed for Its Instant Meme Status first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Trope, Twitter

“What Is Your Favorite Trope and Why Is It This One?”

Zuko on Avatar the Last Airbender

Whether it be TV shows, movies, or books, if there's found family around, then I'm down, especially if it's a story where the characters start out as enemies.

The post “What Is Your Favorite Trope and Why Is It This One?” first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Harley Quinn, The Suicide Squad, Twitter

The Suicide Squad First Reactions Sound Like We Have a Hit on Our Hands

The Suicide Squad poster.

The Suicide Squad first reactions are finally here and honestly they prove that this movie is going to be an absolute hit from top to bottom.

The post The Suicide Squad First Reactions Sound Like We Have a Hit on Our Hands first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Black Widow, Florence Pugh, Yelena Belova

Yelena Belova Is the Perfect Successor for Black Widow

Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova in Black Widow

Yelena Belova is a character I was overly excited to meet in Black Widow

The post Yelena Belova Is the Perfect Successor for Black Widow first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, 2016 presidential election, donald trump, Russia

Leaked Kremlin Papers Show Just How Important It Was To Russia That Trump Become President

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin shake hands

There was only one winner in the 2016 election and it was Vladimir Putin.

The post Leaked Kremlin Papers Show Just How Important It Was To Russia That Trump Become President first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Bill Murray, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Zaila Avant-garde

Of Course Zaila Avant-garde Can Dribble Basketballs and Spell Words Like “Portmanteau,” Duh!

Zaila Avant-garde and Bill Murray

Zaila Avant-garde, the 14-year-old winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live where Bill Murray appeared as a surprise guest.

The post Of Course Zaila Avant-garde Can Dribble Basketballs and Spell Words Like “Portmanteau,” Duh! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Movies, cancel culture, James Gunn, The Suicide Squad

The Suicide Squad Director James Gunn Has a Perfect Take on “Cancel Culture”

James Gunn with a raccoon on his shoulder at the Guardians of the Galaxy premiere

In a new interview, director James Gunn is asked whether he feels he was a victim of so-called "cancel culture," and Gunn has an excellent response.

The post The Suicide Squad Director James Gunn Has a Perfect Take on “Cancel Culture” first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Britney Spears, conservatorship, disability rights

Britney Spears Celebrates After Judge Grants Her Request To Hire Her Own Lawyer in Conservatorship Battle

US singer Britney Spears arrives for the premiere of Sony Pictures' "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California

A judge ruled on Wednesday that Brtiney Spears can hire her own lawyer when it comes to the conservatorship that she's been under for 13 years

The post Britney Spears Celebrates After Judge Grants Her Request To Hire Her Own Lawyer in Conservatorship Battle first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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