The Friday Edition - Feb 11, 2022
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Gaming, Mario Kart (series), Nintendo Direct

What Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s New DLC Tells Us About the Release Date of Mario Kart 9

Wario having a great time in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pack DLC

It's time for the Switch to get its own installment of Mario Kart, we thought. Instead, Nintendo announced a Booster Course Pass DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

The post What Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s New DLC Tells Us About the Release Date of Mario Kart 9 first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Black Adam, DCEU, The Flash (movie)

DC Declares the World Needs Heroes, Drops Footage of Black Adam, the Flash, & Aquaman 2

the rock as black Adam looking like he can't smell what the rock is cooking

The Batman has been at the forefront of DC films for the past few months, but DC just reminded us that they have many other films coming up that are going to add to the DCEU.

The post DC Declares the World Needs Heroes, Drops Footage of Black Adam, the Flash, & Aquaman 2 first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Bruce Wayne, The Batman, The Flash

Everything’s Coming Up Batman in the New DC Movies Sneak Peek

Batman and Catwoman posing in the sun in the new trailer for The Batman

The DC line-up for 2022 is pretty impressive.

The post Everything’s Coming Up Batman in the New DC Movies Sneak Peek first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Futurama, Hulu, John DiMaggio

Fans Are Upset That Hulu’s ‘Futurama’ Revival Doesn’t Include John DiMaggio

Bender from Futurama

Bad news, everyone! Hulu's planned revival of Matt Groening and David X. Cohen's cult-favorite sci-fi comedy Futurama has already hit a major snag.

The post Fans Are Upset That Hulu’s ‘Futurama’ Revival Doesn’t Include John DiMaggio first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Movies & TV, TV, anime, CrunchyRoll, Funimation, HIDIVE, romance, Valentine's Day

Here’s Some Anime You Should Watch With a Box of Chocolates on Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day Anime Recs

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so we've put together a list of 15 anime you should check out to celebrate the occasion.

The post Here’s Some Anime You Should Watch With a Box of Chocolates on Valentine’s Day first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Charlie Day, I want you back, Interviews

The Cast of I Want You Back Talks Modern Romcoms

Charlie Day and Jenny Slate at a bar as Peter and Emma in I Want You Back

I Want You Back is streaming on Amazon Prime now and is the perfect movie to watch in the romance season!

The post The Cast of I Want You Back Talks Modern Romcoms first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Robert Pattinson, The Batman (film), The Batman (Movie)

New ‘The Batman’ Clip Delves Into the Wayne Family

Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne in 'The Batman'

The clip comes in advance of the next trailer for the film, which will debut during the Super Bowl this Sunday.

The post New ‘The Batman’ Clip Delves Into the Wayne Family first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, cover design, fantasy, gender representation

Beasts of Prey Series Gets New Design for a Great Reason

Beast of Prey and Beast of Ruin by Ayana Gray. (Image: Penguin Teen.)

To demystify publishing and all sorts of behind-the-scenes decisions, authors have taken to social media to share information with their audience and devoted readers.

The post Beasts of Prey Series Gets New Design for a Great Reason first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Ice Fishing, politics

An Ohio Mayor Makes Bizarre Claim That Ice Fishing Would Lead To Prostitution

A lego minifig wearing a parka holds a fishing pole into a hole in ice

The mayor of Hudson, Ohio, Republican Craig Shubert, says ice fishing is a slippery slope to sex work.

The post An Ohio Mayor Makes Bizarre Claim That Ice Fishing Would Lead To Prostitution first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, badass women in history, romance novels, women in STEM

Writing STEMMinist Romance Novels: Celebrating Feminism in the STEMM Fields

Scientist looking at a beaker. (Image: Artem Podrez from Pexels.)

Romances that feature STEMMinist heroines show women in science practicing love and compassion without having to sacrifice their jobs or the respect of the people around them.

The post Writing STEMMinist Romance Novels: Celebrating Feminism in the STEMM Fields first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Beauty and the Beast reboot, Gaston, LeFou

Beauty and the Beast Gaston Origin Story No One Asked for Put on Hold by Disney+

LeFou and Gaston as played by Josh Gad and Luke Evans

The Josh Gad and Luke Evans led project was announced back in March 2020, and was set to be a six-episode series origin story about—I guess how many people Gaston killed in the war as LeFou sadly gay thirsted over him in the background?

The post Beauty and the Beast Gaston Origin Story No One Asked for Put on Hold by Disney+ first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Figurines, Good Smile, Hades, Sasaki and Miyano, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

I Have Somehow Managed to Narrow Down My Favorite “Wonderful Hobby Life for You” Figurine Announcements to 3 (So Far)

Love Stage

Good Smile Company and Max Factory have come together to host "Wonderful Hobby Life for You" to reveal upcoming figurine releases.

The post I Have Somehow Managed to Narrow Down My Favorite “Wonderful Hobby Life for You” Figurine Announcements to 3 (So Far) first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, eat the rich, Jeff Bezos, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Yes, Please Do Throw Eggs at Jeff Bezos’ New Superyacht

A closeup of brown eggs in a cardboard egg carton

Jeff Bezos wants to have a historic Dutch bridge dismantled so his new superyacht can sail through. Locals have a plan.

The post Things We Saw Today: Yes, Please Do Throw Eggs at Jeff Bezos’ New Superyacht first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, John Economos, Peacemaker, Steve Agee

Steve Agee Talks Peacemaker and Shows Us His King Shark Funko

Steve Agee lookin confused as John Economos in Peacemaker

Peacemaker airs on HBO every Thursday.

The post Steve Agee Talks Peacemaker and Shows Us His King Shark Funko first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Anthony Ramos, Fantastic Four, Hide From Homepage, Ironheart, Marvel Cinematic Universe

Who Could Anthony Ramos Be playing in Marvel’s Ironheart Series?

anthony ramos usnavi in the heights

The In The Heights, A Star is Born, and Hamilton actor will make his MCU debut in Ironheart on Disney+, according to Deadline. Here are some educated guesses as to who he may be playing.

The post Who Could Anthony Ramos Be playing in Marvel’s Ironheart Series? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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