The Thursday Edition - Jan 19, 2023
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TV, Agatha: Coven of Chaos, Hide From Homepage, Kathryn Hahn

Everything We Know So Far About ‘Agatha: Coven of Chaos’: Cast, Release Date, and More

Kathryn Hahn as Agatha Harkness in 'WandaVision'

In a new interview, Kathryn Hahn spilled some beans on her upcoming Marvel Studios series 'Agatha: Coven of Chaos.'

The post Everything We Know So Far About ‘Agatha: Coven of Chaos’: Cast, Release Date, and More appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Coming Soon, Polite Society

This Incredibly Fun Action-Comedy Is What the World Needs Right Now

Ria Khan (Priya Kansara) prepares for battle in a still from 'Polite Society.' Ria wears a green dress with gold embellishments and a gold headdress.

'Polite Society' combines martial arts with comedy, Bollywood, and Jane Austen for an epic wedding heist.

The post This Incredibly Fun Action-Comedy Is What the World Needs Right Now appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Netflix, Vikings

The Best Part of ‘Vikings: Valhalla’ Is Still Its Women

Freydis wears a white gown and headdress in Vikings: Valhalla season 2.

Season 2 dropped last weekend, and although it isn't quite as overflowing with fantastic female characters as season 1, it still has a lot to offer.

The post The Best Part of ‘Vikings: Valhalla’ Is Still Its Women appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, animation, The Last of Us (TV series)

‘The Last Of Us’ Isn’t Unique in Breaking the “Video Game Adaptation Curse”

Isaac from the animated adaptation of 'Castlevania.'

Although HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us is pretty spectacular, it certainly isn't the first adaptation to break the "video game curse."

The post ‘The Last Of Us’ Isn’t Unique in Breaking the “Video Game Adaptation Curse” appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, cautionary tales, Easter eggs, eat the rich, fan critic, folklore, Greek mythology, modern folklore, The Menu

Did You Catch This Greek Mythology Easter Egg in ‘The Menu’?

Ralph Fiennes in the Menu

This demigod was there to warn us not to provoke the gods by committing atrocities. Slowick warns us not to abuse or exploit just because we have the power to—or else you might end up on The Menu.

The post Did You Catch This Greek Mythology Easter Egg in ‘The Menu’? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, furries, politics, trans rights

As If Trans People Weren’t Enough, New GOP Bill Also Comes After Furries

Two people in fur suits hug each other in front of a piece of artwork at the Eurofurence conference in 2015

OK, so first off: Trans rights are human rights. This is a horrific bill designed to control students’ identities and make it harder to exist, and if you’re in North Dakota, that’s already hard enough, OK? (It’s cold up there!) I hope this horrible piece of legislation never becomes law, and that anyone who supports […]

The post As If Trans People Weren’t Enough, New GOP Bill Also Comes After Furries appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Amazon, privacy

Amazon Implementing Massive Layoffs Because It Would Rather Know When You’re Ovulating Than Pay Employees

A worker moves down an aisle inside an Amazon fullfillment center.

Citing healthcare as a big area for growth when laying off corporate retail employees is gross.

The post Amazon Implementing Massive Layoffs Because It Would Rather Know When You’re Ovulating Than Pay Employees appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Dungeons & Dragons, RPG, Tabletop Gaming, Wizards of the Coast

‘Dungeon & Dragons’ Publisher Wizards of the Coast Is Releasing an ‘Irrevocable’ Creative Commons License

Artwork for Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Master's Guide

For some, this pivot still won't be enough, and the Dungeons & Dragons publisher will have to continue proving its dedication to creating a more inclusive product and tabletop community in order to win back that trust.

The post ‘Dungeon & Dragons’ Publisher Wizards of the Coast Is Releasing an ‘Irrevocable’ Creative Commons License appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso

This Detail in the New ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3 Image Is Everything

Nate and Ted stare at each other in a hallway with Rupert looking at them in the background. Nate looks troubled, and Ted is smiling.

There's so much going on in this image—including a detail that points to Ted's emotional journey in 'Ted Lasso.'

The post This Detail in the New ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3 Image Is Everything appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Harry Potter, Hogwarts Legacy, J.K. Rowling, sebastian croft

‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Voice Actor Speaks Out Against Transphobia Following Backlash

Sebastian Croft

Croft is also not the first actor to face criticism for his involvement with a Harry Potter project after Rowling's views came to light. Simon Pegg is currently facing a similar fan backlash for his involvement in Hogwarts Legacy, in which he voices the school's headmaster.

The post ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Voice Actor Speaks Out Against Transphobia Following Backlash appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, conversion therapy, LGBTQIA, news, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Republicans Find a Roundabout Way To Bring Back Conversion Therapy

Protesters hold signs advocating against conversion therapy.

While many people have given up on their New Year’s resolutions a few weeks into the year, Wisconsin Republicans have already made big progress on one of theirs—to make life as difficult as possible for struggling LGBT youth with less-than-accepting adults in their lives.

The post Wisconsin Republicans Find a Roundabout Way To Bring Back Conversion Therapy appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, abortion, Alabama

Alabama Attorney General Threatens to Prosecute Anyone Procuring an Abortion via USPS

A woman holds an abortion pill packet in front of her

As soon as life and medical decisions got a little easier and more dignified, this ghoul of the highest order said to himself "how can I, Steve Marshall, make the world a more terrible place?!"

The post Alabama Attorney General Threatens to Prosecute Anyone Procuring an Abortion via USPS appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Hide From Homepage, Hulu, The Bear

‘The Bear’ Is Back for Season 2, Chef!

Key art for 'The Bear' featuring the cast of the FX drama series, led by Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach

FX announced on Twitter that a second season of the acclaimed comedy-drama is coming soon. Here's everything we know so far.

The post ‘The Bear’ Is Back for Season 2, Chef! appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Star Wars, The Book of Boba Fett, The Mandalorian

The Mandalorian and Grogu Are Reunited and a Lot of People Seem Confused

Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) kneels in the snow alongside Grogu in an image from 'The Mandalorian.'

Seeing them back together in that trailer was perfect, and I hope it means that fans will go watch what happened between them in The Book of Boba Fett .

The post The Mandalorian and Grogu Are Reunited and a Lot of People Seem Confused appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, interview, Melissa Rauch, Night Court

INTERVIEW: Melissa Rauch Is Bringing Harry Stone’s Legacy to Life in ‘Night Court’

Melissa Rauch as Abby Stone in Night court

Night Court is currently airing and a beautiful nod to the original show while just bring a fun light to comedy television and I love it a lot.

The post INTERVIEW: Melissa Rauch Is Bringing Harry Stone’s Legacy to Life in ‘Night Court’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Silent Hill, Silent Hill 2

What To Expect From the ‘Silent Hill 2 Remake,’ According to the Devs

'Silent Hill 2' remake key art, featuring James walking into the city and Mary looking out above him.

The devs behind the remake of Silent Hill 2 had some enlightening and exciting things to say for fans of the series.

The post What To Expect From the ‘Silent Hill 2 Remake,’ According to the Devs appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies & TV, A24, Ari Aster, beau is afraid, Hide From Homepage, Horror, Joaquin Phoenix

‘Beau Is Afraid,’ and So Are We After Watching the Trailer for Ari Aster’s New Film

Joaquin Phoenix as the title character in 'Beau Is Not Afraid'

If Aster’s previous films—Hereditary and Midsommar—are any indication, then this trailer is probably just the tip of the iceberg.

The post ‘Beau Is Afraid,’ and So Are We After Watching the Trailer for Ari Aster’s New Film appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Alec Baldwin, Rust

Alec Baldwin will be Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter. Here’s What That Means

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 21: Alec Baldwin poses at the opening night of the new play "Hangmen" on Broadway at The Golden Theatre on April 21, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/WireImage)

Alec Baldwin will be charged for the accidental shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of 'Rust.' Here's what the charge means.

The post Alec Baldwin will be Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter. Here’s What That Means appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Netflix, Wednesday (Netflix)

‘Wednesday’ Star Percy Hynes White Accused of Sexual Assault by Multiple Women

Percy Hynes White as Xavier drawing in Wednesday

Percy Hynes White's future on the hit show is uncertain after multiple women came forward to accuse the actor of sexual assault and misconduct with young women, many of whom were underage at the time.

The post ‘Wednesday’ Star Percy Hynes White Accused of Sexual Assault by Multiple Women appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Ellie Williams, Elliot Page, The Last of Us

You Need To Stop Fan Casting Elliot Page as Ellie in ‘The Last of Us’

Ellie in The Last of Us, standing in the woods holding a gun, with an unhappy look on her face.

The Last of Us has finally hit HBO but that hasn't stopped "fans" of the game from still trying to push their dream casting on the rest of us just enjoying the show.

The post You Need To Stop Fan Casting Elliot Page as Ellie in ‘The Last of Us’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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