The Thursday Edition - Jul 28, 2022
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Gaming, GTA, news, Rockstar Games

GTA VI Will Finally Feature a Female Protagonist, but Do We Trust Rockstar To Do This Right?

Yes, it seems like something we'd be excited about. But just because someone says they're going to do a cool thing, doesn't mean we trust that they'll be cool about it.
TV, Bernard Cribbins

Things We Saw Today: ‘Doctor Who’ Star Bernard Cribbins Dies at 93

Bernard Cribbins as Wilf in Doctor Who
Our thoughts go out to Bernard Cribbins' family and friends and we know he will be missed within the fandom that loved him.
Movies, Avengers: Endgame, Iron Man, Tony Stark

Russo Brothers Say Jon Favreau Argued Against Killing Iron Man in ‘Avengers: Endgame’

Tony Stark of the Avengers with the Infinity Stones
ication to his superhero persona of Iron Man. Robert Downey Jr. delivered an absolutely incredible performance in Avengers: Endgame, and while I hate that Tony Stark died, I understand the choice.
News, abortion, abortion rights, West Virginia

12-Year-Old Children Should Not Have To Be Abortion Rights Heroes

A pre-teen girl wearing a green handkerchief in her hair gestures emphatically with a caption reading "What about my life? Does my life not matter to you?"
About 90 people showed up to speak at a hearing on West Virginia's potential new abortion ban, including 12-year-old Addison Gardner.
Movies, Daniel Kaluuya, Jordan Peele, nope

Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ Highlights the Joys and the Danger of Living in the Past

Steven Yeun and Daniel Kaluuya in Nope
Nope is in theaters now and is a must-see from Jordan Peele!
Books, African-American Vernacular English, language, Oxford English Dictionary, Urban Dictionary

Henry Louis Gates Jr. Spearheading Official AAVE Dictionary With Oxford Dictionary

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JULY 29: Dr. Henry Louis Gates of Finding Your Roots speak during the PBS segment of the Summer 2019 Television Critics Association Press Tour 2019 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 29, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
This will not be a standard dictionary with spellings, enunciation, and definitions.
News, Congress, Gay Marriage, gay rights, Interracial Marriage, Interracial Relationships, LGBT Marriage, LGBTQ discrimination, LGBTQ rights, Queer rights, U.S. House of Representatives

A Surprising Number of Republicans in Interracial Families Voted Against Their Own Marriage

the handmaid's tale
Seriously, this is some Serena Joy-esque logic that I’m sure will not backfire on them in any way. If you don’t want gay/interracial marriage to be legal, why did you get one?!
Big on the Internet, labor, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Multiverse Saga

Marvel’s Packed SDCC 2022 Reminds Me of Reports of Poorly Treated Artists and Absurd Deadlines

marvel ceo
At SDCC 2022, Marvel completely bombarded fans with their exciting future plans for the Marvel Cinematic Universe's (MCU) Phase 5 and Phase 6. Their slate of upcoming projects includes 9 films and 6 TV series over the next three years. However, how will this uptick in production impact Marvel's poorly treated VFX artists and underpaid comic creators?
Movies, Clue, Glass Onion: a Knives Out Mystery, Knives Out, murder mystery

Six Movies to Satiate Your Murder Mystery Needs if You Loved ‘Knives Out’

knives out.
While we wait for more 'Knives Out,' these films will shock you, make you laugh, and make you question everything!
Anime, anime, CrunchyRoll, Kohei Horikoshi, My Hero Academia

‘My Hero Academia’ OVAs Are a Hilarious Love Letter to Artists and Folks Who Hate High School Gym Class

The 2 My Hero Academia OVAs
My Hero Academia will soon be releasing two new OVAs on Crunchyroll that focus on baseball and a villain who makes you laugh.
Gaming, MMORPG, mobile games, Tower of Fantasy, video games

Here’s the Confirmed ‘Tower of Fantasy’ Release Date

Tower of Fantasy's Breath of the Wild-like landscape shot
Get ready, because it's SOON.
Movies, Fantastic Four, Kevin Feige, Marvel Cinematic Universe

Marvel’s ‘Fantastic Four’ Movie Will Not Be an Origin Story

Fantastic Four logo MCU
Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe have been waiting.
Gaming, MMORPGs, mobile games, Tower of Fantasy, video games

Here’s How to Pre-Register for ‘Tower of Fantasy’ (And Get Lots of Free Gifts in the Process)

A battle from Tower of Fantasy
'Genshin Impact' is very much alive and well, but soon, there's going to be a new competitor in town: 'Tower of Fantasy.' And you can already pre-order it.
News, Joe Manchin, politics

Joe Manchin Says He’s Finally on Board With Legislation on Climate, Taxing the Rich, and More

From a Peanuts cartoon, Lucy, smiling, holds a football out for Charlie Brown to kick
Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer have reportedly reached a deal on the sweeping reconciliation package.
Anime, anime, Dragon Ball Z, Ford Fusion, Sailor Moon

The Hilarious Ford Anime Ads From the 2010s Have Resurfaced Online

Ford Fusion anime ads
Back in the 2010s, Ford used Dragon Ball Z and Sailor Moon to advertise two of their vehicles: the Ford Focus and the Ford Fusion.
Movies, America Chavez, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Xochitl Gomez

‘Doctor Strange 2’: Xochitl Gomez Told Us What Avengers She Wants America Chavez to Meet

America Chavez running in Doctor Strange 2.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is now available on digital, 4K, Blu-ray and DVD.
TV, Disney+, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Nick Fury, Secret Invasion, Skrull, the mcu

Everything We Know About the ‘Secret Invasion’ Footage Shown at SDCC 2022

Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury in Secret Invasion
'Secret Invasion' is set to premiere on Disney+ in the Spring of 2023. The series will feature Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) and Talos (Ben Mendelsohn) as they investigate a Skrull invasion. New footage of 'Secret Invasion' was released exclusively at SDCC 2022.
TV, David Harbour, Jim Hopper, Stranger Things

I Want the Return of Floral Shirt Hopper in Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5

David Harbour as Hopper in 'Stranger Things 3'
Stranger Things 4 brought us a new version of Jim Hopper. Played by
Movies, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Phase 5, Supervillains, the mcu, Thunderbolts

Here’s the Official ‘Thunderbolts’ Release Date

Thunderbolts in Marvel Comics
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) was confirmed to be developing 'Thunderbolts' in June of 2022, with Jake Schreier directing. Now, as of San Diego Comic-Con 2022, 'Thunderbolts' has an official release date and placement in Marvel's Phase 5.
Gaming, Fangamer, Hades, Hades game, indie games, plushies, Supergiant Games

I’m Saving up All of My Nectar for This Amazing Line of ‘Hades’ Merch

Hades Dusa plush from Fangamer
Fangamer has revealed a brand new Hades collection that offers a variety of merchandise for different characters from the video game.
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