The Thursday Edition - Jun 20, 2019
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Movies, Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Thor: Ragnarok

It’s Good That Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson Didn’t Kiss in the MCU

thor ragnarok
While talking about their chemistry, Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson revealed that multiple kisses were cut out for their Marvel characters.
TV, 2020 Presidential election, Full Frontal with Sam Bee, Samantha Bee

More Than a Few of These Democratic Candidates Should Really Take Samantha Bee’s Advice

Samantha Bee pleads in front of a sign reading 'Run for Senate, Goddamnit'
On her show Wednesday night, Bee argued that we don't need 23 candidates for President and we need more than just a Democrat in the White House, anyway. "Winning the presidency would be great,” she said. “But real change is impossible unless the Senate changes hands, too.”
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, fanfiction, Good Omens, Michael Sheen

Michael Sheen Remains Our Hero as He Defends the Fanfiction Community on Twitter

Aziraphale and Crowley in Good Omens
As you might've already noticed, we're kind of obsessed with Michael Sheen, one of the stars of Good Omens. He's funny, he's charming, he cares deeply about people, and he even read Good Omens fanfic to prep for his role. Yesterday, his response to a tweet about fanfiction made us love him even more, which we did not think was possible.
Movies, Peter Parker, Quentin Beck, Spider-Man: Far From Home

Peter Parker and Mysterio Are Besties in Spider-Man: Far From Home Clip and I Do Not Trust It

Mysterio in Spider-Man: Far From Home.
Peter Parker has a new best friend and his name is Quentin Beck.
TV, Janet Mock, Pose, trans representation

Pride Excellence: Janet Mock First Black & Hawaiian Trans Woman to Establish an Overall Deal With a Major Studio

Janet Mock attends FX Network's "Pose" season 2 premiere on June 05, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
Janet Mock, the Black and Hawaiian writer, director, and producer trailer blazer has become the first trans woman to establish a major studio deal.
TV, pop culture, The Mary Sue, well actually

The Mary Sue Presents Our New Show Well Actually!

The Mary Sue presents Well Actually
Happy Thor's Day everyone, we have a special announcement! Today we're launching the first episode of our new show Well Actually. It's a project that we've been working on for a long time, and we hope you'll enjoy watching as much as we enjoyed making it.
AMP Featured, News, #MeToo Movement, Max Landis, Twitter

Max Landis Finally Dropped by Managers Following New Abuse Allegations

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 19: Screenwriter Max Landis attends the 'Mr. Right' premiere during the Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on September 19, 2015 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Sonia Recchia/Getty Images)
“Writ Large does not represent Max Landis. As soon as we heard about the Daily Beast article, we parted company."
Movies, Keanu Reeves, Kevin Feige, The MCU

Just Like Everyone on the Internet, Marvel Has Been Courting Keanu Reeves

Canadian-US actor Keanu Reeves announces the new video game "Cyberpunk 2077" at the Microsoft Xbox press event ahead of the E3 gaming convention in Los Angeles on June 9, 2019. (Photo by Mark RALSTON / AFP) (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
Who would you want to see Keanu Reeves play in the MCU?
Movies, Spider-Man: Far From Home, The MCU

Spider-Man: Far From Home Reactions: “Shocking” Moments, Lots of Fun, and Peter Parker Still the Very Best Boy

Spider-Man swinging in front of Avengers tower in Spider-Man: Far From Home.
I love Peter Parker and am so proud of this boy for becoming the hero that he was always destined to be! 
Gaming, contributors, Dungeons and Dragons, Tabletop Gaming

An Oral History of D&D Magazine Rolled & Told: An Interview With Steenz

Rolled and Told website front page image showing comic illustrated Dungeons and Dragons adventurers.
Rolled & Told is a magazine that combines tabletop gaming with stories, tips & tricks articles, and comics to create a one-of-a-kind periodical for the discerning player. To learn more about the series, we asked Christina “Steenz” Stewart, editor for all six issues in the first collected volume, our burning questions about the process of gathering the Rolled & Told adventuring party!
AMP Featured, News, Congress, Reparations, Ta-Nehisi Coates

Watch Ta-Nehisi Coates Destroy Mitch McConnell’s Feckless Dismissal of the Need for Reparations

Writer Ta-Nehisi Coates testifies during a congressional hearing on slavery reparations
For the first time in 12 years, a House panel held a hearing to discuss the possibility of issuing reparations for slavery.
Movies, Kathleen Kennedy, Star Wars (franchise), things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Lucasfilm Hires a Woman for a Crucial Role, How About Female Directors Next?

Carrie Fisher as Leia in Star Wars: The Last Jedi poster
As Lucasfilm gears up for their post-The Rise of Skywalker slate of film and television, they've brought on The Rise of Skywalker producer Michelle Rejwan as the senior vice president of live action development and production.
Movies, Peter Parker, Spider-Man: Far From Home

It Seems as If Peter Parker Has a Whole New Look

Peter Parker/Spider-Man wears Tony Stark/Iron Man's glasses in Spider-Man: Far From Home
Peter Parker wearing Tony Stark's iconic glasses isn't just a one-off moment, according to a new TV spot for Spider-Man: Far From Home.
Movies, behind the scenes, exclusive, Fast Color

Exclusive: Fast Color Clip Shows the Power of Mother-Daughter Stories

Guga Mbatha-Raw stars in Julia Hart's 'Fast Color.'
Check out our exclusive clip, "Legacies of Mothers and Daughters."
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