The Thursday Edition - May 26, 2022
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News, abortion, hypocrisy, reproductive rights, wyoming

Arson Suspected at Wyoming Abortion Clinic but Yes, Let’s Talk More About How Peaceful Pro-Choice Protests ‘Go Too Far’

Abortion rights activists and supporters march outdoors, holding signs.
A health clinic and abortion facility that was set to open in Casper, Wyoming next month was damaged in a fire this week, and police suspect the cause was arson.
TV, Indiana Jones, John Williams, Star Wars (franchise), Willow

Everything Important Announced at the Star Wars Celebration 2022

Stills from Willow trailer, Indiana Jones 5 poster, and still from Star Wars Andor trailer. Image: Disney/Lucasfilms
Since Disney acquired Lucasfilms in 2012, they began using the event to also promote some other Disney-led productions Star Wars fans will likely love.
Movies, Goodfellas, Ray Liotta, RIP

Things We Saw Today: Ray Liotta (1954-2022)

An image of a young Ray Liotta
Iconic actor Ray Liotta—who had one of those faces that felt like he'd been in movies as long as there've been movies—has passed away at age 67.
TV, Disney+, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars (franchise), Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Here’s ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Entire Chronological Timeline in ‘Star Wars’ (Leading up to the New Disney+ Series)

Obi-Wan Kenobi looking through space binoculars in the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series.
The series takes place 10-years after the events of 'Revenge of the Sith' and is tied very deeply to the 'Star Wars' prequel series as a whole. Here's a breakdown of Obi-Wan Kenobi's timeline.
Movies, banned, Morbius, Twitch

Twitch Accounts Are Cropping up and Streaming ‘Morbius’ All Day, Despite Bans

Jared Leto in full vampire face as Morbius
Morbius, which premiered on April 1, 2022, was initially met with poor reviews and criticism for its take on Michael Morbius' (Jared Leto) story. However, the film has since gained a cult following as Morbius memes trend on Twitter with the catchphrase "morbin time." Now, these followers are taking it further and streaming Morbius on Twitch all day long.
TV, Din Djarin, disney plus, Pedro Pascal, The Mandalorian

‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 Release Announced at Star Wars Celebration!

Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin without his helmet in The Mandalorian
A look at the rumors and information swirling around season three of the Disney Plus show The Mandalorian. When will it release and what will happen?
TV, Cassian Andor, Diego Luna, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars (franchise), Star Wars: Andor

‘Star Wars: Andor’ Release Date Revealed in New Trailer!

'Star Wars: Andor' show name on a wall. Image: Disney Plus, Lucasfilms.
In addition to Luna (co-producing and) returning to play Cassian, Genevieve O'Reilly is returning as Mon Mothma, and Forest Whitaker as Saw Gerrera.
News, abortion bans, Oklahoma, reproductive rights, U.S. Supreme Court

Oklahoma Just Passed a Horrifying Ban on Abortions Starting at the Moment of ‘Fertilization’

Pro-choice activists protest during a rally
Oklahoma takes things a terrifying step further than Texas' draconian law and bans abortion starting at the moment of "fertilization."
Movies, Andor, Cassian Andor, Diego Luna, Star Wars (franchise)

The First Teaser Trailer For Star Wars Series ‘Andor’ Is Here

Diego Luna as Cassian Andor in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Andor, the Star Wars prequel series to Rogue One that follows Diego Luna's character Cassian Andor, just dropped its first teaser trailer.
TV, Disney+, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars (franchise)

Here’s the Exact Release Time for ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ on Disney Plus

Obi-Wan on an eopie
Here's the exact time you can watch the first episode, plus everything else we know about the series!
Movies, Horror, public domain, Slasher Films, Winnie the Pooh

R-Rated ‘Winnie the Pooh’ Movie Looks Terrifying, and Yet, I’m Intrigued

Large person wearing flannel in a Winnie the Pooh inspired mask. Image: Jagged Edge Productions
If you know a person named Christopher Robin, it may be time to cut ties.
TV, Netflix, Stranger Things, Streaming Television

Here’s the Exact Time ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4 Will Release on Netflix

Stranger Things clock in season 4 trailer
At long last, volume 1 of Stranger Things season 4 will premiere tomorrow.
News, Laverne Cox, trans representation

Actress and Activist Laverne Cox Is Getting Her Own Barbie Doll

Laverne Cox press photo next to Laverne Cox Barbia product image.
Laverne Cox has been making history for a long time and now she will be the latest person to get their own Barbie doll.
News, gun control, school shootings, stupid ideas, Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz’s ‘One Door’ Plan for Schools Is Possibly the Worst Idea I’ve Ever Heard

Ted Cruz stares into space suring a press conference in front of a backdrop of an image of the US Capitol
Republicans—and specifically Ted Cruz—will really propose removing doors from schools before they'll even consider enacting anything resembling sensible gun law reform.
TV, Korean, Netflix, Sandra Oh

In 25 Years, Sandra Oh Never Played a Character With a Korean Name Until ‘The Chair’

Sandra Oh as Ji-Yoon on The Chair
Sandra Oh is Candian-American actress, whom was born the Korean immigrant parents in Nepean, Ontario, Canada. She is an accomplished actress who boasts a career that spans 25-years and that has garnered her 12 Emmy nominations. Shockingly, all throughout her 25-year career, she never played a character with a Korean name until The Chair.
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