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TV, Disney+, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars (franchise), Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Will Star Wars’ ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Show Acknowledge His Past Love?

Obi Wan Kenobi Poster Obi Wan walks through the desert
Most people know Star Wars' Obi-Wan Kenobi as either the wizened mentor of the original trilogy or the young but dedicated teacher and friend in the prequels. But did you know Obi-Wan was also a romantic hero of the Clone Wars?
News, Beto O'Rourke, Dan Patrick, Governor Greg Abbott, school shootings, Texas

Beto O’Rourke Interrupts Press Conference To Blame Texas Governor for Mass Shootings and He’s Right

Beto below stage demanding to speak at Abbott and to everyone at the table. Screencap NBC. https://youtu.be/2TGoreFWJH8?t=972
Fifteen minutes into the press conference, former congressman Beto O'Rourke came in to make it clear who was at fault.
Big on the Internet, bisexual representation, Disney+, Kate Herron, Loki, Russell T. Davies, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: ‘Loki’ Director Responds to Russell T. Davies Comments on Loki’s Bisexuality

Loki and Sylvie stand next to each other, looking out in a promo image for Loki
“I don’t disagree that there should be bigger stories being told, but — and I think he has a right to his opinion — I’m very proud of what we did in the show."
TV, Disney+, Marvel Entertainment, Ms. Marvel

‘Ms. Marvel’ First Reactions Praise the Disney Plus MCU Show

Kamala Khan looks over her glowing hands in Ms. Marvel.
Now that reviewers have seen the first two episodes and reactions are starting to come in, how does Ms. Marvel fare?
Gaming, Activision Blizzard, China, Chinese Government, COVID-19, Epic Games, NBA, Riot Games, Tencent, WeChat

Tencent Is the Biggest Gaming Company in the World—So, Why Have Many People Never Heard of It?

Tencent building and Shenzhen University in Hong Kong. Image: bingfengwu on Getty Images.
The company often makes yearly rankings for the top ten biggest companies in the world. And yet, they seem to be very under-the-radar for most video gamers in the United States. So, let's dive into what you need to know.
Science, sharkcano, sharks, volcanoes

Chomp Chomp! Sharkcano Erupts in Pacific Ocean

Sharktopus vs. Whalewolf
Somebody call Jason Statham.
Movies, horror (genre), interview, torn hearts

‘Torn Hearts’ Director Brea Grant Discusses Big Hair, Rhinestones, and the Horrors of the Patriarchy

Torn Hearts poster title.
Hagsploitation is back! And this time it’s hitting us with a lil’ country twang. Torn Hearts, the new horror flick from Blumhouse Films, stars Katey Sagal as Harper Dutch: an aging country star-turned recluse with some skeletons in her closet and murder on her mind.
Movies, Hayden Christensen, sequels

Hayden Christensen Enjoyed the ‘Star Wars’ Sequel Trilogy

Anakin and Kylo
But now I need to know who his favorite characters in the sequel trilogy are.
Gaming, Fire Emblem, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, games

These Are the ‘Fire Emblem: Three Houses’ Characters Confirmed Returning in ‘Three Hopes’

three houses babies who is coming back?
'Fire Emblem' fans have been worried if any of our beloveds will be cut from 'Warriors.' Here's who we know will return.
Movies, Avengers Campus, Disney's California Adventure, Steve Rogers

TikTok Is in Love With Avengers Campus’ Captain America

Steve Rogers meme
So if you get to go to Avengers' Campus, I guess get your flirt on with Steve Rogers or see what antics Loki is up to and just genuinely have a fun time with the characters there.
Big on the Internet, KFC, memes, Morbius, Twitter

KFC Has Officially Joined in on ‘Morbius’ Memes

kentucky fried morbius
It's Morbin' time!
TV, AAPI Heritage Month, Awkwafina is Nora From Queens, Aziz Ansari, Minari, PEN15, Sandra Oh, streaming, The Half of It (film), Turning Red (film)

10 of the Best AAPI Movies and TV on Streaming

Turning Red
Even though Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month is almost over, that doesn't mean we stop existing! And by proxy, that doesn't mean that all our creative endeavors suddenly leave our screens.
Movies, Beta Ray Bill, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Comics, mcu, Thor

Is It Possible That Beta Ray Bill Will Be In ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’? Here’s What We Know

Beta Ray Bill Marvel Comics
He has the shape of a human, a face that kind of resembles a horse, and the fans adore him.
News, gun violence, mass shooting, politics, toxic masculinity, Twitter

After Uvalde, ‘Horrified and Heartbroken’ is the New ‘Thoughts and Prayers’

A sign says my kids safety trumps your gun rights at a protest
We need a lot more than just being "heartbroken and horrified" to fix America's gun violence problem. Do better, Congress. Just do something.
Movies, Gorr the God Butcher, Marvel Entertainment, the mcu, Thor: Love and Thunder

Just How Powerful Is Gorr the God Butcher?

Christian Bale as Gorr the God Butcher
Well, the new Thor: Love and Thunder trailer has revealed our first look at Christian Bale as Gorr “the God Butcher,” which Prompted all of Twitter to become “Gorrny on main.” He may look like a cross between Voldemort and Danny DeVito’s turn as The Penguin, but is he a foe worthy of the Mighty Thor? What do we know about his comic book origins and just how powerful is this pasty lil fella? Let’s find out!
Big on the Internet, Netflix, Ricky Gervais, transphobia, Twitter

Ricky Gervais Can’t Even Handle a Trans Woman’s Joke About Him

Ricky Gervais in 'Humanity' for Netflix.
There's nothing edgy about transphobia at all. Transphobia IS the establishment, it IS nothing new, and it's been low-hanging fruit for hack comedians since the dawn of time.
TV, Ewan McGregor, interview, Obi-Wan Kenobi

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Star Ewan McGregor Explains What Brought Him Back to Star Wars

Ewan McGregor at the photo call for Obi-Wan
The time has finally come, Obi-Wan Kenobi is set to premiere on Friday, May 27th, and in the lead up to the premiere, we got to join the virtual press conference for the series!
TV, Ewan McGregor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars (franchise)

Why Is Obi-Wan Kenobi Called Ben in the Original ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy?

ewan mcgregor looking good as obi-wan kenobi
Oh yes my little Padawans! Obi-Wan season is almost upon us! The Disney+ series is releasing in less than a week (May 27) and that means it’s time to get primed for the new Star Wars series. And in case ya’ll need a refresher, let’s break down some Kenobi facts and try to tackle some perplexing questions about his lore.
TV, Jon Favreau, planet earth, prehistoric

‘Prehistoric Planet’ Review: Breathtaking Docuseries Makes You Forget Dinosaurs Are Extinct

Apple TV has combined the talents of Jon Favreau and Mike Gunton, alongside natural historian, David Attenborough, to bring dinosaurs to life. With breathtaking CGI and scientific research, Prehistorical Planet brings dinosaurs to life in a way that has never been seen before. Viewers of this docuseries will almost forget dinosaurs are extinct.
Comics, Hunter x Hunter, manga, Yoshihiro Togashi

‘Hunter X Hunter’ Creator Yoshihiro Togashi Announces Four New Chapters of the Manga

Gon and Killua
Hunter x Hunter creator Yoshihiro Togashi has taken to Twitter to announce four new manga chapters after a four-year hiatus.
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