The Thursday Edition - Jul 7, 2022
Fresh from your pals at themarysue.com
Movies, Thor: Love and Thunder

Who Is [SPOILER] in the Mid-Credits Scene of ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’?

Chris Hemsworth wonders who Thor really is in the trailer for 'Thor: Love and Thunder'
For those who have seen it, let's talk about the reveal in the mid-credit scene of Thor: Love and Thunder.
Books, graphic novels, H.G. Wells, indigenous representation, new releases, SFF, short stories, The Mary Sue Book Club, TMS Book Club

The Mary Sue Book Club, June 2022: Reflective Short Stories & Those Who Wield Power

Three books from the month's book club selections. Image: Chronicle Books, Del Rey Books, and Algonquin Books.)
In addition to familiar faves like Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Robyn Smith (Nubia: Real One), this month's edition of The Mary Sue Book Club features several debut authors and one established, but new to us.
Big on the Internet, Phoebe Bridgers, Terfs, Twitter

Phoebe Bridgers Has Two Words for TERFs

Phoebe Bridgers performs onstage in her signature skeleton onsesie.
She's not afraid to voice her opinions and watching her write "f**k TERFs" is truly incredible. May everyone have Phoebe Bridgers approach to TERFs.
TV, sex education, Simone Ashley

‘Sex Education’ Is Losing Two of Its Best Supporting Characters

Simone Ashley in Sex Education (2019)
Sex Education has been producing and fostering a lot of UK talent, but that also means saying goodbye to more characters as they go onto new adventures.
Gaming, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Cold Stone Creamery, ice cream, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Mario Party Superstars, Nintendo

Now You’re Eating With Power. Nintendo Cold Stone Ice Cream Power.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land with Cold Stone Creamery
From now until the end of September, Cold Stone Creamery is offering various Nintendo-themed ice cream creations for Kirby, Mario, and Animal Crossing.
Gaming, Fortnite, Magic: The Gathering, Secret Lair

‘Magic: The Gathering’ x ‘Fortnite’ Crossover ‘Secret Lair’ Cards Coming July 21

fortnite mtg cards coming
IGN has shared exclusive images from the upcoming crossover between Fortnite and Magic: The Gathering for one of their Secret Lair sets.
Gaming, conventions, E3, E3 2023, ReedPOP, video games

E3 Gets a Phoenix Down From ReedPop and Is Returning in 2023

American Horror Story Coven set to E3
While E3 didn't have any sort of event in 2022, there are now plans to bring it back in 2023 thanks to ReedPop stepping in to produce the event.
TV, Jessica Jones, Krysten Ritter, Marvel Cinematic Universe

Is Jessica Jones Coming Back in Daredevil’s Return?

Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones in Netflix/Marvel's "Jessica Jones" (Credit: Netflix)
And if it means that Matt Murdock has to search all of Hell's Kitchen, Harlem, the Bedford Ave Dunkin Donuts they pretended was in Manhattan in season 1 of Daredevil and beyond for her, he better do it because now I just want my Jessica back.
Big on the Internet, Cynthia Erivo, Harriet Tubman, Los Angeles, music, Roe v. Wade, tiktok, Tupac Shakur, U.S. Supreme Court, white feminism

Stop Using Songs About Black Emancipation For Your White Feminism, Pro-Choice Videos

Harriet Tubman sitting in a chair. Image: Library of Congress.
Unless you're willing to address white supremacy (which includes transphobia, homophobia, classism, and ableism, too) true solidarity will never happen.
Gaming, Fire Emblem, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, video games

The Best New Supports in ‘Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes’

Shez, the new player character in Fire Emblem Three Hopes
Call me the biggest nerd on the planet, but I literally got giddy when I saw certain supports were finally happening.
News, COVID relief funds, Mitch McConnell, relatable, stimulus, WTF

Mitch McConnell Thinks People Are Stilling Living Off Those $1400 Checks From March 2021

A closeup of Mitch McConnell frowning.
Mitch McConnell thinks we're all too "flush" to want to work, thanks to those $1400 stimulus checks from March 2021.
News, Cheer (Netflix), Jerry Harris

‘Cheer’ Star Jerry Harris Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison on Child Sex Abuse Charges

Jerry Harris (R) attends the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 09, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Former star of the Netflix docu-series Cheer Jerry Harris was sentenced to 12 years in prison and eight years of supervised release after prison.
Movies, documentaries, foreign films, Lists, movies

Better Call in Sick to Work & Have Some Snacks Ready—These Are the 10 Longest Movies Ever Made

The four lead actresses of La Flor, an Argentinian movie that is the third-longest ever made
You'll literally have to clear your day (and night) to get through these movies.
TV, Daredevil, Echo, kingpin, Marvel Entertainment

Daredevil and Kingpin Will Return in ‘Echo’ on Disney+!

Charlie Cox smiles as Matt Murdock in Netflix's Daredevil
Thanks to a crew member's leaked resume, it looks like Echo may feature both Matt Murdock and his nemesis Kingpin. Here's everything we know!
TV

There’s Going to Be a Stranger Things Spinoff Without Our Favorite Characters?

Stranger Things 4 planning session
Personally, I'm excited to see where the future of Hawkins and the Upside Down go to.
Anime, RIP, Yu-Gi-Oh!

Creator of ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ Kazuki Takahashi Found Dead in Okinawa at 60 Years Old

yugioh creator found dead
Kazuki Takahashi, the creator and mangaka of the popular Yu-Gi-Oh! series was found dead at sea.
Movies, anime, Death Note, live-action anime, Netflix

WHY Is Netflix Tormenting Us With Another Live-Action ‘Death Note’?

Light Turner doesn't want to face Ryuk
The Duffer Brothers have announced a series of new projects for Netflix, including another live-action adaptation of the hit anime and manga series, Death Note.
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