The Wednesday Edition - May 4, 2022
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Movies, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Elizabeth Olsen, Wanda Maximoff

INTERVIEW: Elizabeth Olsen Talks About Wanda’s Journey From ‘WandaVision’ to ‘Multiverse of Madness’

Wanda Maximoff telling Stephen Strange the truth in the Multiverse of Madness trailer
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is getting ready to hit theaters and while we're excited for all the twists and turns that director Sam Raimi brings to the world of Stephen Strange, there's also a lot riding on this movie for some of our favorite characters.
Gaming, Bungie, Roe v. Wade, Twitter feuds

Bungie Is absolutely Not Having It With Anti-Abortion Gamers

Destiny 2 art
I f*cking love video games. But, historically, it’s well known that there are pockets of the video game world that aren’t exactly welcoming towards women. And then there’s, you know, situations like the one at Activision. So, when a major video game company stands up for their female employees, that’s already a refreshing change of […]
Movies & TV, TV, Disney+, Lucasfilm, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Reva, Sith, The Dark Side

The ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Trailer Has Given Me a New Villain Crush With Reva

Reva
The official trailer for Obi-Wan Kenobi has dropped and I have fallen hopelessly in love with Reva, one of the villains pursuing Obi-Wan.
Movies, America Chavez, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Xochitl Gomez, Victoria Alonso Talk About the Importance of Bringing America Chavez to Life and Out of the Closet

America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez) in 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will be debuting its first official lesbian Latina superhero, America Chavez. America first made history as Marvel's first Latin-American LGBTQ+ character to star in an ongoing series in 2011. Now the character will be brought to life by Xochitl Gomez (Baby-Sitter's Club).
News, Brittney Griner, politics, Russia

Brittney Griner’s Status Changed To ‘Wrongfully Detained’ in Russia, Here’s What That Could Mean

Brittney Griner's face during warm-ups before a basketball game
More than two months later, the U.S. has officially changed Griner's status in Russia as being "wrongfully detained."
Movies, finn, John Boyega, Star Wars (franchise)

What Finn’s Storyline Should Have Been in the ‘Star Wars’ Sequel Trilogy

finn star wars lost potential
Despite being highlighted and presented as equally important to the series as Rey and Poe, if you look at Finn's storyline throughout the three films it doesn't go anywhere. What could it have been?
News, Activision Blizzard, Bobby Kotick, video games

Activision is Getting Sued In a Second State! Hooray!

Employees of the video game company, Activision Blizzard, hold a walkout and protest rally to denounce the companys response to a California Department of Fair Employment and Housing lawsuit
Within the past year, Activision Blizzard has found itself in a tornado of sexual harassment and labor lawsuits. Now there's a new one out of New York.
Big on the Internet, Movies & TV, TV, bisexuality, Heartstopper, LGBTQIA, Netflix, queer characters, queer representation

Let’s Talk About Heartstopper’s Perfect Rugby Lad, Nick Nelson

Heartstopper Nick Nelson
Heartstopper's Nick Nelson wonders if he's been doing things a certain way because he thinks he has to as he begins to come to terms with his sexuality.
Movies, binge-watching, Star Wars (franchise), Star Wars Day

Here’s How to Watch the ‘Star Wars’ Movies in Chronological Order for Your Star Wars Day Binge

Finnpoe Finn and Poe
It is that magical time of year again, a time when we celebrate all things 'Star Wars.'
TV, Interviews, Star Trek (franchise), star trek: strange new worlds

INTERVIEW: The Cast of ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Talks Finally Getting on the Enterprise

Anson Mount as Captain Pike in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is heading to us on May 5th and it's one you won't want to miss. Whether you're a lifelong fan or someone new to the franchise, it's a perfect starting point and one that gives us a Captain Pike story worth telling.
TV, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars (franchise)

Everything We Know About the Fifth Brother in the New ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Trailer

Sung Kang as the Fifth Brother in Obi-Wan Kenobi
In celebration of Star Wars Day, Disney dropped a brand new trailer for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi,' giving viewers a first look at Sung Kang as the Fifth Brother. Here is everything you need to know.
Movies, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Elizabeth Olsen, Wanda Maximoff

Everyone Is in Love With Elizabeth Olsen in ‘Multiverse of Madness’

Wanda Maximoff with her boys in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
It continues to be Elizabeth Olsen's world, and we're all just living in it.
Books, Star Wars (franchise), Star Wars Legends

Why I Still Miss the ‘Star Wars’ Expanded Universe

courtship of princess Leia and the iconic covers of SW content
On April 25, 2014, Lucasfilm Ltd. announced that, because they were beginning to work on the then upcoming sequel trilogy, the Expanded Universe would be now become Legends.
News, Matt Gaetz, Republicans, Roe v. Wade, U.S. Supreme Court, why are men

Matt Gaetz’s Comments on the Supreme Court’s Roe Repeal Are Really Gross, Even for Him

Matt Gaetz speaks at an outdoor rally standign next to JD Vance and Marjorie Taylor Greene
Matt Gaetz suggests the only people upset about the Supreme Court overturning Roe are "over-educated, under-loved millennials."
TV, Obi-Wan Kenobi

New ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Trailer: Let’s Break It Down

Obi-Wan on an eopie
Obi-Wan Kenobi hits Disney+ on May 27th and this has been 17 years in the making and I can't wait.
Movies & TV, TV, Heartstopper, LGBTQIA, Netflix, queer characters

Thank You ‘Heartstopper’ for Having Multiple Queer Characters With Their Own Stories

Heartstopper
Heartstopper delivers with a mix of "yes discrimination exists" and a lot of feel-good moments where queer characters get to have fun and be themselves.
TV, Netflix, Sonic Prime, Sonic the Hedgehog

It Only Took 8 Seconds for Me to Fall in Love With ‘Sonic Prime’ Voice Actor Deven Mack

Sonic and Deven Mack
Netflix has released a teaser for Sonic Prime, a new Sonic the Hedgehog animated series. The clip revealed voice actor Deven Mack as Sonic.
Big on the Internet, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, fashion, Met Gala, Metropolitan Museum of Art

Best Met-Gala Memes for an Overall Underwhelming, Later Devastating Night

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 02: Blake Lively attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2022 in New York City as the background. Wanda Maximoff floating in front with circling tweets. image: Marvel Entertainment, Twitter, and Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
"Gilded" is similar to "golden," but not close in this sense.
TV, Ewan McGregor, Obi-Wan Kenobi

A New Trailer for ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Dropped for May the 4th

ewan mcgregor looking good as obi-wan kenobi
Our long wait is over. The official trailer for Obi-Wan Kenobi is here.
TV, Layla El-Faouly, May Calamawy, Moon Knight

‘Moon Knight’ Finale Proves How Badass Layla El-Faouly Is

May Calamawy as Layla holding a flashlight in Moon Knight
Layla El-Faouly came to us in Moon Knight and brought with her an energy that was unmatched.
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