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TV, Russia, Saturday Night Live, snl, Ukraine

‘SNL’ Opens the Show With a Moving Performance by the Ukrainian Chorus

The Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York on 'SNL'

At the end of the song, the camera zoomed out reveal that the candles spelled out "Kyiv," the Ukraine's capital, which is under invasion from the Russian forces.

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Big on the Internet, Catriona Balfe, Diana Gabaldon, Outlander, Sam Heughan, Starz, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Starz is Developing an ‘Outlander’ Prequel Series

Catriona Balfe and Sam Heughan in 'Outlander'

We're a week away from the premiere of season six of Outlander, Starz's smash hit romantic time travel series based on the novels of Diana Gabaldon.

The post Things We Saw Today: Starz is Developing an ‘Outlander’ Prequel Series first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Chuck Tingle, Governor Greg Abbott, Texas, Trans issues, transgender rights, transphobia

World’s Greatest Author Chuck Tingle Buys Texas Governor’s Website to Troll Greg Abbott

chuck tingle greg abbot site

A gentleman and a scholar, Chuck Tingle, we salute you.

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Big on the Internet, Disney+, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Hugh Jackman, Wolverine, X-Men (team)

Will Wolverine Appear in ‘Doctor Strange 2’ or His Own Disney+ Series?

wolverine

Marvel make an X-Men film not centered around Wolverine challenge.

The post Will Wolverine Appear in ‘Doctor Strange 2’ or His Own Disney+ Series? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Ask the Mary Sues, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, Studio Ghibli, theme parks

Ask the Mary Sues: Our Dream Pop Culture Theme Parks

howl's moving castle in studio ghibli theme park

With so many rich fantasy landscapes in pop culture, we couldn't help but imagine what our dream theme park would look like.

The post Ask the Mary Sues: Our Dream Pop Culture Theme Parks first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Joe Biden, Ketanji Brown Jackson, U.S. Supreme Court

What To Know About Ketanji Brown Jackson, Joe Biden’s Nominee for Supreme Court Justice

Ketanji Brown Jackson smiles

President Joe Biden has announced that Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Black woman ever nominated to the Supreme Court.

The post What To Know About Ketanji Brown Jackson, Joe Biden’s Nominee for Supreme Court Justice first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Comics, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Venus de Milo Is Finally Returning to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Franchise!

venus is back in the tmnt world

Venus de Milo is finally making a return into the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise in IDW after twenty-four years doing other hot girl turtle things.

The post Venus de Milo Is Finally Returning to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Franchise! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, TV, Alex Borstein, lesbian representation, Susie, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Attempts to Deal With Susie’s Sexuality and Does—Something

mrs maisel deals with susie sexuality

In episode four of 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,' the show finally decides to put a label on Midge's manager Susie. Sorta. Kinda. Maybe.

The post The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Attempts to Deal With Susie’s Sexuality and Does—Something first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Netflix, The Crown, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: $200,000 Antique Prop Heist on The Crown Season 5 Set

Gillian Anderson as Maragret Thatcher

Maybe this heist was a reaction to the latest price increase from Netflix? We'll never know.

The post Things We Saw Today: $200,000 Antique Prop Heist on The Crown Season 5 Set first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Charles Xavier, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Patrick Stewart

Sir Patrick Stewart Says “Who’s Doctor Strange?” When Asked About Multiverse of Madness Appearance

Doctor Strange in prison in the multiverse of madness trailer

You're not going to get a spoiler out of Sir Patrick Stewart.

The post Sir Patrick Stewart Says “Who’s Doctor Strange?” When Asked About Multiverse of Madness Appearance first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Hide From Homepage, Netflix, Norse mythology, Vikings

What Did Valhalla Mean to the Vikings?

Leif, Harald, and Freydis stand on top of a giant pile of warriors' bodies.

What is Valhalla in the original Norse lore, and what does Freydis mean by the Einherjar in Vikings: Valhalla?

The post What Did Valhalla Mean to the Vikings? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch

The Snow Is Gone in Animal Crossing Yet It Remains on My Front Porch in Real Life

Animal Crossing

Today marks the first day of spring for Animal Crossing: New Horizon players whose islands are set to the Northern Hemisphere.

The post The Snow Is Gone in Animal Crossing Yet It Remains on My Front Porch in Real Life first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, anime, Hide From Homepage, One Piece

How did Luffy become immune to poison in One Piece?

Luffy's journey to poison near-immunity happens very much on-screen in the sprawling anime 'One Piece.' And he nearly dies because of it.

The post How did Luffy become immune to poison in One Piece? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Hide From Homepage, horror (genre), the texas chainsaw massacre

How Did The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’s Leatherface Get His Mask?

Leatherface sitting in a field of sunflowers

A breakdown of the origins of the iconic horror monster Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and how his origins and mask changed across the franchise.

The post How Did The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’s Leatherface Get His Mask? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Disney+, Hide From Homepage

Disney+ Doesn’t Stream R-Rated Movies Globally And It Hurts

Old, Biden-looking Captain America says, "No, I don't think I will."

If you live in the United States, you won't find R-rated films on Disney+ right now. The Puritans' descendants are only allowed family-friendly fare on the streaming service.

The post Disney+ Doesn’t Stream R-Rated Movies Globally And It Hurts first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Love Is Blind, Netflix, reality TV

Let Us See More (Or Anything at All, Really) From the Love Is Blind Participants Who Don’t Couple Up

Two pods from Love Is Blind, shot from above through glass ceilings

I wish 'Love Is Blind' would spend more time in the pods, not just with the final couples, but with everyone putting their hearts on the line.

The post Let Us See More (Or Anything at All, Really) From the Love Is Blind Participants Who Don’t Couple Up first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, badass women in history, Hide From Homepage, Netflix, Vikings

Here are the Vikings: Valhalla Characters Based on Real Vikings

Harald, Freydis, and Leif brandish their weapons.

The Netflix show 'Vikings: Valhalla' may be fictional, but there are still plenty of characters who are based on real historical figures.

The post Here are the Vikings: Valhalla Characters Based on Real Vikings first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, disney plus, Disney+, Hide From Homepage, Star Wars: The Bad Batch

When Will Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2 Release on Disney Plus?

Star Wars: The Bad Batch group shot of the titular "bad batch" clones.

The Clone Wars might have ended but our remaining clone troopers still have a major part to play in the ever-expanding Star Wars universe.

The post When Will Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2 Release on Disney Plus? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Hide From Homepage, Netflix, Stranger Things

When Every ‘Stranger Things’ Season Takes Place Because The Timeline’s Not As Weird As You Think

Millie Bobbie Brown looks shocked as Eleven in Stranger Things

Time has passed in the world of Stranger Things as well. How much time, exactly? Let's break it down.

The post When Every ‘Stranger Things’ Season Takes Place Because The Timeline’s Not As Weird As You Think first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Disney World, LARP, Star Wars (franchise), Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, theme parks

The First Reactions to Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel Rave About Immersivity but Balk at the Price

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel

That's an exorbitant amount of money for a two-day experience which doesn't even include booze!

The post The First Reactions to Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel Rave About Immersivity but Balk at the Price first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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