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The Thursday Edition - Aug 13, 2020

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News, immigration law, Kamala Harris, racism

Newsweek Publishes Racist, Legally Wrong Birther Nonsense About Kamala Harris

By Jessica Mason on Thu,12:25

Democratic vice presidential running mate, US Senator Kamala Harris, smiles as she listens to presidential nominee and former US Vice President Joe Biden speak during their first press conference together in Wilmington, Delaware, on August 12, 2020. (Photo by Olivier DOULIERY / AFP) (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images)

John Eastman made a legally bogus and clearly racist case for why Kamala Harris isn't a full US Citizen. He's wrong.

Books, Midnight Sun, Stephenie Meyer, Twilight

Stephenie Meyer Has Plans for Two More Twilight Books as Midnight Sun Dominates Book Sales

By Princess Weekes on Thu,11:49

Well, the saga continues. Following the success of the long-awaited release of Midnight Sun, a retelling of Twilight from the perspective of vampire love interest Edward Cullen, Stephenie Meyer has shared that she has plans to continue the series for at least two more books.

Movies, Robert Pattinson, The Devil All The Time, Tom Holland

Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson Square off in The Devil All the Time Trailer

By Rachel Leishman on Thu,11:36

The Devil All The Time isn't going to be for everyone—I am just going to say that now—but it is the kind of character piece that will have a lot of mixed reactions.

Comics, Avatar: The Last Airbender, contributors, Dark Horse Comics

At Least Avatar Fans Have a Solo Toph Graphic Novel on the Way!

By Danielle Broadway on Thu,10:56

Following the excitement from the Comic-Con@home Avatar: The Last Airbender panel with creator Michael DiMartino and writers Faith Erin Hicks, F.C. Yee, and Gene Luen Yang, a new standalone ATLA comic from Dark Horse was announced: Toph Beifong’s Metalbending Academy, arriving in February 16, 2021!

TV, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Bryan Konietzko, Michael DiMartino

The Original Creators Have Left Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender Live-Action Series—Time to Jump Ship

By Princess Weekes on Wed,6:18

'Avatar: The Last Airbender' co-creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko have separated from the Netflix project.

Big on the Internet, Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Things We Saw Today: Animal Crossing Is Partnering With Gillette Venus to Make the Game More “Skinclusive”

By Vivian Kane on Wed,6:09

A shot from Gillette Venus's "skinclusive" Animal Crossing campaign.

Plus, the Princess Diana musical, Alamo Drafthouse abuses, Kiwi wizards, and more.

Movies, Peter Parker, Spider-Man, Tom Holland

Tom Holland’s Audition Tape Proves He’s the Best Live-Action Spider-Man

By Rachel Leishman on Wed,6:06

Peter Parker and Aunt May in Spider-Man: Far From Home

The battle between the Spideys always rages, but Tom Holland's audition is a must-see to understand how and why he got the job.

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