The Sunday Edition - May 22, 2022
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Big on the Internet, concept art, RIP, Star Wars (franchise), things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: RIP ‘Star Wars’ Concept Artist Colin Cantwell

Colin Cantwell does a talk at Google.
You may not recognize his name, but Colin Cantwell had a profound effect on nerd culture as we know it.
Movies, Black Panther 2, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Namor, Tenoch Huerta

Namor Rumored to Get New Origin Story in ‘Black Panther 2’

Namor the Submariner in Avengers #8.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever hits theaters November 11, 2022.
TV, Aidy Bryant, Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live, snl

Help, I Feel Personally Attacked by ‘SNL’s Grey Adult Pigtails Sketch

Aidy Bryant and Kate McKinnon in "Grey Adult Pigtails" sketch on SNL.
Get your paint-splattered overalls and your Ani DiFranco vinyls ready, ladies. We're almost there.
Comics, Batman (character), Bisexual, bisexual representation, DC Comics, LGBTQ Representation

We’re Here for Bisexual Batman!

Bruce and Anton almost kiss in Batman: The Knight #5.
While neither DC Comics nor the issue's authors have made any statement regarding Batman's bisexuality, the fandom is already all over it.
Big on the Internet, Aidy Bryant, Kate McKinnon, Pete Davidson, Saturday Night Live, snl

Things We Saw Today: Kate McKinnon and Aidy Bryant Are Leaving ‘SNL’

Kate McKinnon and Aidy Bryant on 'Saturday Night Live'.
It's the end of an era as powerhouse comedic duo Aidy Bryant and Kate McKinnon depart 'Saturday Night Live'.
Movies, George Miller, Idris Elba, Three Thousand Years of Longing, Tilda Swinton

George Miller Debuts First Trailer for Trippy Fantasy Adventure ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’

Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba in 'Three Thousand Years of Longing'.
The film premiered this week at the Cannes Film Festival, were it earned a six-minute standing ovation.
TV, Amazon Studios, Justice League, The Boys, Zack Snyder

‘The Boys’ Spoof ‘Justice League’ with ‘Dawn of the Seven’ Trailer

'The Boys' Dawn of the Seven poster.
Snyder himself shared the trailer, writing "Congratulations to Director Bourke. Excited to see your vision realized."
Movies, Andy Samberg, Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers, Disney, John Mulaney

‘Chip n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers’ Delivers Plenty of Laughs and ’90s Nostalgia

(L-R): Dale (voiced by Andy Samberg) and Chip (voiced by John Mulaney) in Disney's live-action CHIP 'N DALE: RESCUE RANGERS.
Reboots don't get more charming than this.
TV, Marvel Entertainment, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law

There Was an Unexpectedly Weird Cameo in Marvel’s ‘She-Hulk’ Trailer

Tatiana Maslany as Jennifer Walters in She-Hulk
One of the weirdest cameos in She-Hulk is someone that no one ever expected to see in the MCU.
Big on the Internet, kraken, LGBTQIA, Pride Month, sports, Twitter

Twitter Loves This Bonkers Tentacle-Themed Pride Ad

Kraken Pride
On May 19th, Twitter user @goblinparties took a moment to remind everyone about one hockey team's contribution to Pride in 2021. The tweet already has over 14k likes and more than 2,800 retweets, because it is an amazing thing to remember.
Movies, Bong Joon-Ho, Daredevil, Harley Quinn (series), Madison Cawthorn, Ted Cruz, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: More Epic Casting News For Bong Joon-Ho’s New Sci-Fi Film

Bong Joon-Ho and all his Oscar babies
Knowing the premise and the cast, it's easy to try and line up who's who of the story.
Movies & TV, TV, anime, Death Note, filler

You Just Got a Hold of the ‘Death Note,’ How Much of It Is Filler?

Death Note
The Death Note anime series is 37 episodes long. Out of those episodes, how many of them are filler that stray away from the manga?
News, Elon Musk, sexual misconduct, why are men

Elon Musk Had the Grossest Possible Response to Sexual Harassment Allegations

Elon Musk stands in front of a backdrop of large vertical black and white stripes, hands crossed in front of him, head tilted up, eyes closed, as if in weird reverie
Musk took to Twitter (obviously) to issue a predictably gross response to sexual harassment allegations.
TV, Love Is Blind, Netflix, reality TV

10 Reality Shows to Watch if Finishing ‘Love Is Blind’ Left You Lonely and Filled With Despair

Two pods from Love Is Blind, shot from above through glass ceilings
'Love is Blind' is a dating reality TV series that captivated audiences with its premise of couples who get engaged without ever having seen each other before. Here are 10 more shows like 'Love is Blind.'
Big on the Internet, Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers, Sonic the Hedgehog, Tim Robinson, Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Brace Yourself for the ‘Ugly Sonic’ Cameo in ‘Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers’

'Ugly Sonic' close up in Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers. Image: Disney Studios and Paramount Pictures.
Things quickly fall apart for him, too. Just like 'Ugly Sonic.'
Movies, Jane Foster, Natalie Portman, Thor, Thor: Love and Thunder, Thor: Ragnarok

Here’s Why Natalie Portman Wasn’t in ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ (And What Convinced Her to Rejoin the MCU)

natalie portman jane foster chris hemsworth thor dark world
By now you have probably seen the crazy hot pictures of Natalie Portman's triumphant return to the MCU as Jane Foster. Her ripped arms, flying hammer, and new outfit elevate her to more than just Jane. She is now the Mighty Thor.
Movies, Black representation, Blacula, Candyman, Get Out, Horror, Tales From the Crypt

7 of the Best Horror Movies by Black Directors

Chris being hypnotized in Get Out
To act like only white men have directed some of the greatest horror movies of all time is…well, you know what it is.
News, Elon Musk, sexual misconduct, SpaceX

It Looks Like Elon Musk’s Rant About ‘Political Attacks’ From the Left Was an Attempt To Get Ahead of Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Elon Musk wears a tuxedo with a white bowtie and smiles at the camera with an open mouth
Oh so THAT'S why he suddenly announced to the world that he's a Republican now.
TV, Netflix, Stranger Things, Stranger Things 4

Watch the First 8 Minutes of ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4 With Me, a Person Who Has No Idea What’s Going On

Netflix dropped the whole first 8 minutes of 'Stranger Things' season 4. Here are my impressions as someone who has no idea what's happening.
TV, Arrowverse, The CW

The CW Boss Implies Superheroes Still Have a Place There Despite Cancellations

supergirl two flashes green arrow elseworlds cw dctv crossover
With Riverdale, Legends of Tomorrow, and multiple other shows now gone from The CW there has been some wondering about what will happen to the rest of the superhero and comic properties.
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