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Books, Black authors, books, Feminists, murder mystery, subscription, Tabletop Gaming

The Best (Unique) Book Subscription Boxes for Every Type of Reader

Book mail or book subscription box over an image of a book shelf. Image: Alyssa Shotwell.
Here are four of the best (and most interesting) book services out there for any reader. This includes audiobooks, ebooks, and interactive mysteries!
Movies, DCEU, Ezra Miller, The Flash

Ezra Miller Arrested, Charged With Burglary

Ezra Miller plays Barry Allen/The Flash in DCEU's Justice League.
Just days after Warner Bros. Discovery CEO, Davis Zaslav, gushed over DC's upcoming film, 'The Flash', the film's lead star, Ezra Miller was arrested and charged with felony burglary in Vermont. This latest charge comes on top of a slew of other allegations against Miller that range from disorderly conduct to child grooming.
TV, Netflix MCU, The Defenders, The Punisher

If Rosario Dawson’s Comments About ‘The Punisher’ Return Are True, We Have Some Hopes for the MCU

Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle in the Punisher.
Until we know more, we can pretend like there's some truth in Dawson's slip up only if it means that it gives us hope for the rest of the Defenders because let's be honest, we miss the Netflix shows and the team we briefly had there.
News, Andrew Cuomo, Scandal, Trump

If I Were Andrew Cuomo, I Would Simply Not Try To Insert Myself Into the Donald Trump FBI Investigation

Andrew Cuomo gestures broadly while speaking from a podium.
If I were Andrew Cuomo, I would remember that saying nothing is always an option!
TV, comedy, LGBTQIA, Our Flag Means Death, Rhys Darby

Rhys Darby Opens Up About What LGBTQ+ ‘Our Flag Means Death’ Fans Mean to Him

Rhys Darby as Stede Bonnett in HBO's Our Flag Means Death.
Even before that, Darby had years of stand-up comedy and a BBC radio version of Conchords under his belt. However, it wasn't until Our Flag Means Death that people gave Darby the props he deserves. Darby attributes his recent bump in fame to the love and dedication from LGBTQIA+ fans of OFMD.
Movies, Neve Campbell, Scream (franchise), Scream 6

Neve Campbell Stands Her Ground in ‘Scream 6’ Pay Dispute

Neve Campbell clutches a knife and looks around a corner as Sidney Prescott in 'Scream 5'
Would you see a 'Scream' movie without Neve Campbell?
Books, Ariel, Disney, graphic novel

Exclusive Cover Reveal: ‘Part of Your World: A Twisted Tale Graphic Novel’

ariel looking at a book
Disney's 'Twisted Tales' anthology is getting another twist with the debut of the series' first graphic novel adaption. From Stephanie Kate Strohm and illustrator duo Kelly and Nichole Matthews comes 'A Part of Your World: A Twisted Tale Graphic Novel.' Here is the exclusive reveal of the 'Part of Your World' cover art and page spreads.
Movies, DCEU, Idris Elba, The Suicide Squad

Idris Elba Teases “Big” DC Return

The Suicide squad Bloodsport
Idris Elba is known for starring in both the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and DC Extended Universe (DCEU), however, his next project seems to be with DC. Elba teased a 'big' DC return which makes us think he'll be returning as Bloodsport soon.
Gaming, Black Girl Magic, Capcom, Street Fighter, Street Fighter 6

I Thought I Had My Main for ‘Street Fighter 6’ Figured Out Then Kimberly Spray Painted Over My Heart

Street Fighter 6 Kimberly
During Evo 2022, Capcom announced Kimberly, a brand new ninja character joining the Street Fighter 6 roster, and the return of Juri.
TV, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Matt Smith

Matt Smith Has Some Thoughts on the Necessity of ‘House of the Dragon’ Sex Scenes

Matt Smith and Emma D'Arcy in House of the Dragon (2022) as Targ trash
It will be interesting to see how the show works and how these scenes play out in the context of it.
Movies, Marvel Comics, Marvel Entertainment, Wolverine, X-Men, X-Men (team)

Comparing Movie Wolverine’s Iconic (Shifting) Hair to His Comic Counterpart’s Expertly Coifed Locks

Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in X2
Hugh Jackman is nothing short of iconic in his role as Marvel's live-action Wolverine. Hence, we can forgive him for not donning his iconic suit or always having the same haircut as his comic book counterpart. Still, Wolverine's hair has an interesting history in the comics versus the films.
Movies & TV, DC Comics, DC Universe, DCEU, Warner Bros. Discovery

Here’s Every Upcoming DC Movie/Show Still Slated for 2022 and Beyond

Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Ezra Miller as The Flash
Warner Bros. has had a bit of a shake up recently after merging with Discovery. This, in turn, has impacted the DC universe, with the shocking cancellation of 'Batgirl'. Here are all of the upcoming DC films and TV shows still slated for 2022 and beyond.
Comics, Kohei Horikoshi, manga, My Hero Academia, Shonen Jump

Please Spare a Thought for ‘My Hero Academia’ Manga Readers, We’re Suffering Right Now

My Hero Academia Bakugo and Deku
My Hero Academia fans who read the manga are inconsolable after the events in chapter 362. Now they have to wait two weeks to see the outcome.
Gaming, anime, gaming, Tower of Fantasy, video games

‘Tower of Fantasy’ Will Let You Highly Customize Your Character—Here’s How

A customized, pink-haired Wanderer character looks at the viewer. From Tower of Fantasy.
Upcoming "Genshin killer" Tower of Fantasy promises an extensive sweep of character creation features. Here's the full breakdown and how they work in-game.
TV, Batgirl (movie), John Oliver, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

John Oliver Roasts Parent Company for Cancelling ‘Batgirl’

Last Week Tonight John Oliver Batgirl
Oliver quipped, "We let the vaccine sit unused on a shelf in our reserves like an expired Chobani or a $90 million movie on HBO Max."
News

Amazon’s Roomba Acquisition Seems Really Not Great!

A display of iRobot Roomba vacuums on a store shelf.
Don't mind Amazon, they're just over here creating digital maps of our homes.
Movies, Paramount Pictures, Sonic 3, Sonic the Hedgehog, video games

Time to Run, Fly, or Punch Your Way to the Theater Because ‘Sonic 3’ Has a Confirmed Release Date

Sonic Heroes come together
Paramount Pictures has revealed the release date for 'Sonic 3,' the third Sonic the Hedgehog film in the live-action series of movies.
Movies, Batgirl (movie), Kevin Smith, Warner Bros.

Kevin Smith Breaks Down Warner Bros.’ ‘Baffling’ Decision to Cancel ‘Batgirl’

Leslie Grace as Batgirl in HBO Max's 'Batgirl'.
Kevin Smith has joined the many people who are in deep confusion concerning the choice to shelf the almost completed Batgirl movie during the latest episode of his “Hollywood Babble-On” YouTube show.
Movies, Camila Mendes, Do Revenge, Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, Maya Hawke

Netflix’s ‘Do Revenge’ Trailer Delivers Campy Teen Dark Comedy

DO REVENGE - (L-R) Maya Hawke as Eleanor and Camila Mendes as Drea in Do Revenge.
What do you get when you combine the black comedy of Heathers, the sharp wit of Mean Girls, and the acid-tongued camp of Jawbreaker?
Anime, anime, longest running anime

Get Comfortable—These Are the Longest-Running Anime Series Ever

Cover art for volume 1 of One Piece
Shakespeare famously remarked that "brevity is the soul of wit," but I suppose these anime creators didn't get the memo.
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