The Friday Edition - Apr 12, 2019
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TV, Anthony Mackie, Bucky Barnes, Falcon & Winter Soldier, Sam Wilson, Sebastian Stan

Okay but Marvel What If You Let Me Write for Falcon & Winter Soldier?

Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes in Captain America: Civil War
Bucky Barnes and Sam Wilson having an entire show together? Did I die? Is this Heaven? Can I write on this? Let's go on a journey together.
Movies, Star Wars (franchise), Star Wars: Episode IX

Lets Talk About the Skywalker Name and That Laugh in the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Trailer

Rey readies herself for battle in the first trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
We finally have it: the title and first trailer for Star Wars Episode IX, better known now as The Rise of Skywalker. Let's break this down with some theories, shall we?
Movies, Star Wars (franchise), Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker

Everything Is Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker So Much That It Broke the Internet

The Star Wars sequel trilogy trio stands on a hill overlooking a destroyed Death Star.
I'm not screeching but I am sobbing over the new Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker footage we got from Star Wars Celebration today.
Comics, contributors, Hellboy

The Comics You Should Read Going Into the New Hellboy Movie

Hellboy comic cover.
You know how sometimes you’re just trying to take a nice evening stroll before dinner, when suddenly all these witches send their henchmen after you because they want to make you their king or cut off your head or some such nonsense? Yeah, that’s basically just, like, Tuesday if you’re Hellboy.
AMP Featured, Movies, Star Wars (franchise)

The Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Teaser Trailer Is Here!

star wars the rise of a skywalker trailer rey
It's here! The trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker finally debuted today at Star Wars Celebration!
News, donald trump, hypocrisy, Mike Pence, WikiLeaks

Mike Pence Has the Unfortunate Job of Trying to Downplay Donald Trump’s Past Declarations of WikiLeaks Love

Mike Pence looks unhappy in front of the American flag.
Following the arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, Donald Trump is now in the position of having to distance himself from past comments he's made supporting Wikileaks' hacking practices, as is everyone who works for him. Trump, as usual, just says and tweets whatever rambling thoughts come into his head and leaves his administration to clean up the mess.
TV, Disney

Marvel Stars Reacted to Their New Disney+ Series, but Sebastian Stan’s Was the Best

Sebastian Stan reacts to Winter Soldier/Falcon series
Ever see a reaction to something and laugh for the next three days? That's definitely going to be me with Sebastian Stan's "Ok." response to his new Disney+ show.
Gaming, DnD, Dungeons & Dragons, spells

These Are the Most Popular Dungeons & Dragons Spells

Dungeons and Dragons wizard popular spells
These are the most-used Dungeons & Dragons spells across classes. How does your own wizardry stack up?
TV, Disney, Marvel Entertainment, Star Wars (franchise)

Disney+ Is Giving us All the Content Without Taking All Our Money!

Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan in Falcon/Winter Soldier Marvel streaming series
A Disney+ streaming service that isn't going to cost us an arm and a leg? Does Disney finally like us? The new streaming platform that had the internet buzzing last night is only ... wait for it ... $6.99! 
Movies, Star Wars Celebration, Star Wars: Episode IX

Watch the Replay of the Star Wars: Episode IX Panel

JJ Abrams shared an emotional photo of Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and Oscar Isaac to celebrate Episode IX wrapping.
Today's the day we're getting our first official look at Star Wars Episode IX at Star Wars Celebration. If other Celebrations have been any indication, we're getting a trailer, a title, and maybe even a poster. It's a lot of information considering that they've been radio silent on this project for a while, save for a couple of set photos. 
News, contributors, nolite te bastardes carborundorum, reproductive rights

It’s Time to Do More Than Just Play Defense on Abortion Rights

Handmaids of Handmaid's Tale
Cruel legislation and cultural movements by anti-choice activists and lawmakers have forced reproductive justice advocates to take on a defensive role for decades, but this week’s formal announcement of the Black Maternal Health Caucus should remind us of our power to fight for more, to go on the offensive for the rights and health care women and marginalized people deserve.
TV, Disney, Love Simon, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Disney Will Adapt Queer Love Story Love, Simon for Streaming Service

Movie poster for "Love, Simon" (Credit: 20th Century Fox)
From the studio that brought you the "exclusively gay" moment in Beauty and the Beast, Disney is finally putting a love story between two gay teens at the center of one of their projects.
News, criminal justice reform, Kim Kardashian, lawyers

Yes, of Course Kim Kardashian Can Be a Lawyer if She Wants

Kim Kardashian in a low-cut black dress on a red carpet.
In a new profile in Vogue, Kim Kardashian West revealed that she's studying to become a lawyer and planning to take the California bar exam in 2022.
Big on the Internet, Avengers, Game of Thrones, Twitter

Twitter Creates Perfect Game of Thrones & Avengers Dream Teams

Game of Thrones & Avengers mashup dream teams
As someone who is not a sports fan, I never understood the appeal of fantasy leagues.
Movies, Avengers: Endgame

A New Avengers: Endgame Toy Leak Could Confirm an Important Fan Theory

The remaining Avengers in a conference room in Avengers: Endgame.
A new toy leak is always a big deal for these movies, but this one seems to play into a major fan theory.
Movies, horror films, Pet Sematary

I’m Here for Pet Sematary and Horror Films That Go for Bleak, Dark Endings

Church the zombie cat from Pet Sematary looking creepy.
The recent adaptation of Pet Sematary is the latest in the canon of horror films that embrace a bleak ending to drive their themes home.
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