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TV, body shaming, Melanie Lynskey, Yellowjackets (series)

‘Yellowjackets’ Stars Defend Melanie Lynskey From Body Shaming On Set

Melanie Lynsky as Shauna in 'Yellowjackets'

“It was really important to me for [Shauna] to not ever comment on my body, to not have me putting a dress on and being like, ‘I wish I looked a bit better,’ ” she says in the interview.

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TV, Eliza Clark, FX on Hulu, Y: The Last Man

‘Y: The Last Man’ Officially Cancelled After Failing to Find New Home

Ashley Romans and Ben Schnetzer in 'Y: The Last Man'

Despite this disappointing ending, we can't wait to see what Clark and company do next.

The post ‘Y: The Last Man’ Officially Cancelled After Failing to Find New Home first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Chiwetel Ejiofor, The Man Who Fell to Earth (series), things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Chiwetel Ejiofor Is ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’

Chiwetel Ejiofor in 'The Man Who Fell to Earth'

An engaging and cerebral science fiction series is a difficult needle to thread.

The post Things We Saw Today: Chiwetel Ejiofor Is ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’ first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, James Gunn, Peacemaker, Peacemaker (series)

Dance Numbers, Viscera, and Tighty-Whities: ‘Peacemaker’ is a Filthy Delight

John Cena and the cast of Peacemaker

Do yourself a favor, and get into Peacemaker.

The post Dance Numbers, Viscera, and Tighty-Whities: ‘Peacemaker’ is a Filthy Delight first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Batgirl, Batgirl (movie), Leslie Grace

We’re Here for Leslie Grace’s Comics-Accurate ‘Batgirl’ Costume

Leslie Grace as Batgirl

Leslie Grace has shared the first image of herself in costume as Batgirl via her Instagram, sporting a comics-accurate costume that looks nothing short of completely kick-ass.

The post We’re Here for Leslie Grace’s Comics-Accurate ‘Batgirl’ Costume first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, freelance writers, The Mary Sue

The Mary Sue Is Hiring Freelance Writers!

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The Mary Sue is searching for dedicated freelance writers! We’re looking for journalists/bloggers who get our intersectional feminist perspective on geek culture.

The post The Mary Sue Is Hiring Freelance Writers! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Riley, Storm Reid, The Last of Us

Things We Saw Today: Storm Reid Joins HBO’s The Last of Us as Riley

Storm Reid as Meg Murry in A Winkle in Time

It's exciting and a wonderful choice for Riley! I can't wait to see what Storm Reid brings to the role opposite of Bella Ramsey's Ellie.

The post Things We Saw Today: Storm Reid Joins HBO’s The Last of Us as Riley first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, TV, Netflix, price increases, streaming

Netflix Prices Are Increasing Again – What Will Plans Cost in 2022?

Millie Bobbie Brown looks shocked as Eleven in Stranger Things

Netflix, the world’s largest streaming service, has announced that it is raising its monthly subscription prices in the United States and Canada once again. With the news dropping late on Friday, January 14th, 2022, it seems like Netflix knew the overall reaction would be a collective groan: “Really? In this economy?” The increased fees will go […]

The post Netflix Prices Are Increasing Again – What Will Plans Cost in 2022? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Jonah Hill, Leonardo DiCaprio, The Mandalorian

Leonardo DiCaprio, a True Friend, Made Jonah Hill Watch The Mandalorian on Don’t Look Up Set

baby yoda in the mandalorian

But in talking about his career as a whole with W Magazine, Hill revealed that DiCaprio was the one who got him to watch The Mandalorian on the set of Don't Look Up (even if it wasn't really his thing).

The post Leonardo DiCaprio, a True Friend, Made Jonah Hill Watch The Mandalorian on Don’t Look Up Set first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, charity, tiktok, Xiran Jay Zhao

Iron Widow Author Xiran Gives Fans What They Want: Charity Auction for Sat-Upon Book

Xiran on their throne flanked by copies of their debut book. (Image: Xiran Jay Zhao and Penguin Teen.)

Now, by more people they'll be known as the person who sold a book they sat on at the behest of online fans and commenters in the name of raising money for charity. If Xiran hadn't reached icon level status, this may be it.

The post Iron Widow Author Xiran Gives Fans What They Want: Charity Auction for Sat-Upon Book first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, The Baby-Sitters Club

Why The Baby-Sitters Club Is One of the Few Progressive Reboots That Work

The cast of the Baby-Sitters Club gather around a dinner table.

Progressive reboots have become one of the ways for people to take an old intellectual property, dust it off, and resell it as something for the modern era.

The post Why The Baby-Sitters Club Is One of the Few Progressive Reboots That Work first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Euphoria, Tom Holland, Zendaya

Will Tom Holland Be in Euphoria?

Zendaya Euphoria HBO

It would be fun and it seems like there is a possibility that Holland would be on the show but we'll just have to wait and see what Zendaya and the cast of Euphoria has in store for us for season 2.

The post Will Tom Holland Be in Euphoria? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Euphoria, HBO, Hide From Homepage, Zendaya

How Old Is Everyone on Euphoria?

Zendaya staring into the camera as Rue

There are plenty of other characters out there in Euphoria (especially with adults like Colmon Domingo's Ali and Eric Dane's Cal Jacobs) but out of the core cast, here is everyone's ages and their characters ages!

The post How Old Is Everyone on Euphoria? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Daredevil, kingpin, Vincent D'Onofrio

Vincent D’Onofrio Opened Up About the Shock of Daredevil’s Cancellation

Kingpin in Marvel and Netflix's Daredevil.

I'm glad that we get to see more of the Netflix world in the Marvel Cinematic Universe at large but the pain of losing these shows still clearly hit the cast. Hopefully, we'll get to see them more but it'd be nice to have the Netflix universe of the Defenders back in their own shows.

The post Vincent D’Onofrio Opened Up About the Shock of Daredevil’s Cancellation first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, anime, GKIDS, movie review

Belle Is a Breathtaking Take on Beauty and the Beast That Tackles Grief, Internet Culture, and Rediscovering Yourself

Belle inside U

Belle is such a necessary take on how we use the Internet to work through our feelings and how that reflects on our real-life interactions.

The post Belle Is a Breathtaking Take on Beauty and the Beast That Tackles Grief, Internet Culture, and Rediscovering Yourself first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, COVID-19, Joe Rogan, misinformation

Hundreds of Health Professionals Call on Spotify To Stop Platforming Joe Rogan’s COVID-19 Lies

Joe Rogan records his podcast.

The medical professionals who signed an open letter aren't calling for Rogan's podcast to be canceled, just for the company to "establish a clear and public policy to moderate misinformation on its platform."

The post Hundreds of Health Professionals Call on Spotify To Stop Platforming Joe Rogan’s COVID-19 Lies first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, British Royal Family, prince andrew, sexual abuse

Prince Andrew Stripped of Military Titles, HRH Status Due to Sexual Abuse Case—What Does This Mean for British Royal Family?

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Prince Andrew, Duke of York, attends the Sunday Service at the Royal Chapel of All Saints, Windsor, following the announcement on Friday April 9th of the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at the age of 99, on April 11, 2021 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Steve Parsons - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Prince Andrew is finally facing some consequences from the British Royal Family establishment following the sexual abuse case moving forward against him.

The post Prince Andrew Stripped of Military Titles, HRH Status Due to Sexual Abuse Case—What Does This Mean for British Royal Family? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, Bandai Namco, My Hero Academia, video games

What We Know About My Hero Academia’s Upcoming Free-To-Play Battle Royale Game So Far

My Hero Academia Provisional License Exam

Bandai Namco has announced a free-to-play battle royale game for My Hero Academia courtesy of the latest issue of Weekly Jump Magazine.

The post What We Know About My Hero Academia’s Upcoming Free-To-Play Battle Royale Game So Far first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, TV, BIPOC representation, Law and Order: SVU

Where Are the Women of Color Detectives on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit?

the leads of law and order svu from previous seasons with Olivia benson in charge

'Law and Order: SVU' has been running for 23 seasons and over 500 episodes, and yet it hasn't had a reoccurring Black female detective since season two.

The post Where Are the Women of Color Detectives on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, animals, Betty White, donations

Fans Encourage Donations to Local Shelters in Betty White’s Name to Honor Her Legacy as an Animal Advocate

Betty White with big snake. (Image: Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association.)

White explained that her family took care of as many as 15 dogs during the Great Depression. Since then, she donated to, serves on the board of, and/or started several animal foundations, public and wildlife protection organizations over the years.

The post Fans Encourage Donations to Local Shelters in Betty White’s Name to Honor Her Legacy as an Animal Advocate first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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