The Friday Edition - May 20, 2022
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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.
TV, Batman (character), DC Entertainment, Gotham Knights (series), The CW

Here’s Every Character in ‘Gotham Knights’ on the CW

Gotham Knights CW First Look Image
"Gotham Knights," a new, standalone Batman project, is set to hit the CW in 2023. Here are all the characters we know will be in 'Gotham Knights' so far.
Gaming, Adventure Time, DC, Game of Thrones, Looney Tunes, MultiVersus, Scooby-Doo, Steven Universe, Warner Bros. Games

Fans Are Loving the ‘MultiVerses’ Closed Alpha—And Here’s How You Can Join

MultiVersus landing screen
From what makes up the character roster to how to even get in, here's everything you need to know about Warner Brother Games' 'Multiversus' Closed Alpha.
Big on the Internet, freelance writers, The Mary Sue

The Mary Sue Is Hiring Freelance Writers!

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The Mary Sue is searching for dedicated freelance writers! We’re looking for journalists/bloggers who get our intersectional feminist perspective on geek culture.
Books, Barnes and Noble, censorship, LGBTQIA, Republicans

That Barnes & Noble ‘Gender Queer’ Lawsuit? It’s the Next Phase in Anti-LGBTQ Censorship.

The cover to 'Gender Queer' by Maia Kobabe.
Anti-LGBTQ censorship isn't just impacting school libraries and classrooms anymore. Here's why Republicans are coming for your bookstores next.
TV, Heartstopper, Netflix, renewals

Netflix’s Sweet Queer Series ‘Heartstopper’ Renewed for Seasons 2 & 3

The stars of Netflix's queer series 'Heartstopper' smile
Netflix's 'Heartstopper,' which centers on young queer people navigating their lives and relationships, has been renewed for not one but two more seasons.
News, abortion, Conspiracy Theories, reproductive rights, WTF

An Influential Anti-Abortion Advocate Testified Before Congress That She Thinks Abortions Power Street Lamps in Washington DC

A white woman testifies before congress, looking irritated
The president of an enormously influential anti-abortion group told Congress that she believes the lights in Washington DC run on abortion.
TV, Benedict Wong, Marvel Entertainment, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Wong

Benedict Wong Is Returning as Wong in ‘She-Hulk,’ and He Should be in Everything Else, Too

Wong is bound by glowing magical cords.
Not only is this appearance awesome in its own right, but it makes one of his previous cameos make a lot more sense!
TV, Echo, Hawkeye, Marvel Entertainment, the mcu

Everything We Know About Marvel’s ‘Echo’—Release Date, Cast, Plot, and More

Alaqua Cox as Maya Lopez/Echo in Hawkeye
Marvel has just released the synopsis, first-look image, and casting information for their upcoming series, 'Echo.' Let's dive in to what we know.
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