The Wednesday Edition - Oct 16, 2019
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Movies, finnpoe, John Boyega, Star Wars (franchise)

John Boyega Loves Finn/Poe Just as Much as We Do

John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, and Oscar Isaac in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
We're here for whenever John Boyega wants to endorse Finn and Poe's intergalactic romance.
Movies, Zombieland: Double Tap

Review: Zombieland: Double Tap Brings a New Life to the 2009 Hit Movie

Little Rock (Abigail Breslin), Wichita (Emma Stone), Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) and Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) in Columbia Pictures’ ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP.
Fans of the 2009 movie Zombieland are probably asking themselves one question: Really? A sequel? Ten years later? But alas, it is worth the wait and a fun time so we can't judge the creative team too harshly.
Movies, Disney, Elton John, The Lion King

Elton John Is No Fan of The Lion King Remake

ANTIBES, FRANCE - JULY 24: Sir Elton John on stage during the first “Midsummer Party” hosted by Elton John and David Furnish to raise funds for the Elton John Aids Foundation at the Villa Dorane on July 24, 2019 in Antibes, France. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for EJAF)
"The new version of The Lion King was a huge disappointment to me, because I believe they messed the music up."
Comics, marvel, X-Men

Jean, Wolverine, and Cyclops Are All Bunking Together, and I’m Enjoying That Information

Scott, Logan and Jean all live together with Scott and jean's children and i'm here for whatever this is
Jonathan Hickman may have finally made me care about these characters together for the first time.
TV, Cassian Andor, Star Wars (franchise), Tony Gilroy

The Cassian Andor Pilot Will Be Written by Someone Who Knows Him Well

Diego Luna as Cassian Andor in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
The as yet untitled Cassian Andor series for Disney+ has scored a Star Wars writer for the pilot. 
Movies, Ruben Fleischer, Spider-Man, Venom

Venom Director Teases a Crossover With Spider-Man

Spider-Man (Tom Holland) and Venom (Tom Hardy) could team up in a future film.
Venom director Ruben Fleischer is teasing a possible crossover with everyone's favorite neighborhood Spider-Man.
Movies, Korg, Taika Waititi, Thor: Love and Thunder

Rest Easy, Everyone. Korg Is Coming Back for Thor: Love and Thunder!

Korg in Thor: Ragnarok
Korg might not have been the star of Thor: Ragnarok, but he did steal our hearts, and now, we're getting more of him in Thor: Love and Thunder!
News, 2020 Presidential election, Ellen DeGeneres, presidential debates

CNN & the New York Times Show Us How Not to End a Debate

Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, and Pete Buttigieg stand at their podiums on the stage of the fourth Democratic debate.
The last 20 minutes of the three-hour Democratic debate was spent on a question about Ellen DeGeneres.
Gaming, Nintendo, Pikachu, Pokémon Sword/Shield

Thicc Pikachu and Swoll Charizard Round out the Newest “Gigantamax” Pokémon

new Gigantamax form of pikachu from sword & shield
Pokémon Sword and Shield have added several more new "Gigantamax" forms to the game for fan-favorites Pikachu, Eevee, Meowth, and Charizard—oh, and I guess Butterfree.
TV, georgia tennant, Good Omens, Michael Sheen

Georgia Tennant Uses Good Omens to Announce Birth of Her Fifth Child With David Tennant

Georgia Tennant and David Tennant have fifth child
Georgia Tennant created a cheeky image about her fifth baby that referenced husband David Tennant's turn on Good Omens.
TV, Arrow, Crisis on Infinite Earths, The Flash

Holy Crap, Let’s Talk About The Crisis Twist On Last Night’s Arrow Premiere

Stephen Ammell as the green arrow in the season 8 premiere
We knew going in that the final season of Arrow was going to be emotional, but the season eight premiere pulled absolutely no punches, as it brought back beloved faces from the past and then ripped them away it the most painful way possible.
News, 2020 Presidential election, presidential debates

What Is Anyone Hoping to Get Out of Tonight’s Democratic Debate?

The stage is empty before the fourth Democratic primary debate.
As for the DNC, they're out here trying so hard to get us to care about this cool, fun, super hip happening. If you text "BINGOCARD" to 43367, they'll even send you a–you guessed it–bingo card to play along. It features cool, youth-oriented items like "Tell someone your personal story" and "Follow @TomPerez on Instagram."
Big on the Internet, Game of Thrones, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Director Neil Marshall Agrees That the Final Season of Game of Thrones Seemed Rushed

Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen looking pissed in that scene (you know the one) from the final season of HBO's Game of Thrones.
The tea has been spilt upon the Iron Throne.
TV, Ava DuVernay, Netflix, The Central Park Five, When They See Us

Ava DuVernay Sued Because of Allegedly “Incorrect” Depiction of Reid Interrogation Technique in When They See Us

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Director Ava Duvernay attends the European premiere of Disney's "A Wrinkle In Time" at BFI IMAX on March 13, 2018 in London, England.
John E. Reid and Associates, the company behind the Reid Technique, has decided to complain about the depiction of their already highly criticized technique.
Movies, Black Widow, natasha romanoff, Scarlett Johansson

Is Scarlett Johansson Insinuating We’ll Get More Black Widow Movies?

Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow in Infinity War in one of the new scenes in which she had a speaking role, which is a blessing and a curse considering who the actress is.
Scarlett Johansson's comment about the Black Widow stand-alone film really piqued my interest.
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AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, ao3, archive of our own, fanfiction

The Bad Faith Attacks on Archive of Our Own Have to End

Daenerys and Thor make faces
A strange and ugly discourse has reared its head on social media the last few times that fandom mothership and Hugo Award-winning website Archive of Our Own conducted successful fundraising drives. This, and the half-baked arguments around AO3's content policies, should cease and desist.
Big on the Internet, Instagram, Lexi Rabe

Don’t Leave Creepy Comments on Morgan Stark Actress Lexi Rabe’s Instagram. She’s 7.

Lexi Rabe at the premiere of Spider-Man: Far From Home
At the end of the day, it is truly simple: Lexi Rabe is 7 years old. Stop bullying her, stop being weird in the comments, and definitely don't write that you can't wait to "touch" her because you like her work as Morgan Stark. 
Movies, Galaxy Quest, Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary, Star Trek (franchise)

This Trailer For Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary Has Us Cheering

By Grabthar's hammer, the trailer for 'Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary' looks amazing.
Movies, Catwoman, The Batman, Zoë Kravitz

Once Upon a Time, New Catwoman Zoë Kravitz Was “Too Urban” for The Dark Knight Rises

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Zoe Kravitz attends the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
I hope she gets to keep the braids and tattoos to make this truly the Williamsburg Gotham we deserve.
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