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TV, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Loki

‘Quantumania’ Director Confirms That Direct ‘Loki’ Season 2 Connection

A close up of Tom Hiddleston as Loki in Loki season 2. The Loki logo is at the bottom of the image.

This isn't the last we've seen of 'Quantumania's post-credit tag.

The post ‘Quantumania’ Director Confirms That Direct ‘Loki’ Season 2 Connection appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies & TV, DCU, Hide From Homepage, Sasha Calle, Supergirl, The Flash

Sasha Calle Isn’t Like a Regular Supergirl. She’s a Cool Supergirl

Sasha Calle as Kara Zor-El, a.k.a. Supergirl, in 'The Flash'

The iconic DC Comics hero is ready to steal the show in The Flash.

The post Sasha Calle Isn’t Like a Regular Supergirl. She’s a Cool Supergirl appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, emo, music

What is Midwest Emo, and Why Is Everyone Obsessed With It?

Miss Marceline playing her Battleaxe Bass in an orchard.

You've probably heard people talking about "Midwest Emo" a lot lately, but what exactly is it?

The post What is Midwest Emo, and Why Is Everyone Obsessed With It? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, indigenous people

Native Advocacy Group Acquires the Rights to Finally Retire That Extremely 1970s Anti-Litter Ad

An animated Native American character on The Simpsons.

Since the advertisement first aired in 1971, it only took 52 years, so all I can say is it's about damn time.

The post Native Advocacy Group Acquires the Rights to Finally Retire That Extremely 1970s Anti-Litter Ad appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, politics, trans rights

Oklahoma Republicans Pass Bill Banning Gender-Affirming Care for Kids and Adults

A group of protesters holding signs reading "protect trans youth" and "I Heart My Trans Kid" Spencer Platt/Getty Images

The Oklahoma House of Representatives has passed a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors—and effectively banning it for most adults, too.

The post Oklahoma Republicans Pass Bill Banning Gender-Affirming Care for Kids and Adults appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, reality TV, television, The Traitors, The Traitors UK

The BBC’s Wild Murder Mystery-Themed Reality Show Is Coming Back for Season 2

Claudia Winkleman and the cast of The Traitors UK S1

The Claudia Winkleman-led breakout hit of a reality series has nabbed a second season of backstabbing and betrayal.

The post The BBC’s Wild Murder Mystery-Themed Reality Show Is Coming Back for Season 2 appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Attack of the Meth Gator, cocaine bear

‘Sharknado’ Studio’s Answer to ‘Cocaine Bear’ Is Too Perfect

The titular Cocaine Bear of Cocaine Bear being a bear and doing some cocaine, in the woods, like a bear.

Point is, we're on track for a lot off animals on drugs movies coming out.

The post ‘Sharknado’ Studio’s Answer to ‘Cocaine Bear’ Is Too Perfect appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Comics, cartoonist cooperative, contributor

How the New Cartoonist Cooperative Plans to ‘Disrupt’ the Comics Industry—and Why It Matters

Cartoonist Cooperative

Comics creators have come together to form the Cartoonist Cooperative to 'disrupt' the comics industry. Here's what that means.

The post How the New Cartoonist Cooperative Plans to ‘Disrupt’ the Comics Industry—and Why It Matters appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies & TV, Actors, Glass Onion: a Knives Out Mystery, House of the Dragon, non-binary, The Last of Us

Non-Binary Performers Are Leading the Most-Watched Shows on HBO Max and I’m Living for It

Bella Ramsey attends a red carpet premiere and Emma D'Arcy sits on a stool for an interview

Just like there wasn't a lot of people of color in TV/movies once upon a time, the LGBTQ community deserves to be represented in the media we consume.

The post Non-Binary Performers Are Leading the Most-Watched Shows on HBO Max and I’m Living for It appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Dungeons and Dragons, RPG

Navigating ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Alignments Is Child’s Play

Dungeons & Dragon's Player's Handbook

Wanna know a character's D&D alignment? Ask them if they stole a cookie from the cookie jar. For real.

The post Navigating ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Alignments Is Child’s Play appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, ableism, Ben Stiller, blackface, cancel culture, comedy, Tropic Thunder

Another ‘Tropic Thunder’ Cast Member Doubles Down in a Disappointing Online Interaction

Ben Stiller and others in Tropic Thunder.

To what degree the onus is on the artist versus the audience is a mixed bag.

The post Another ‘Tropic Thunder’ Cast Member Doubles Down in a Disappointing Online Interaction appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Aubrey Plaza, SAG Awards, White Lotus

Can We Please Stop Policing Every Single Thing Women Do With Their Faces & Bodies?

Aubrey Plaza as Harper Looking Disgusted White Lotus

With every award show, we get a long critique of what every female celebrity wore, how they looked, and what they did during the entire broadcast.

The post Can We Please Stop Policing Every Single Thing Women Do With Their Faces & Bodies? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Dilbert, Scott Adams

Anyone Saying ‘Dilbert’ Creator Scott Adams’ Career Collapsed Overnight Hasn’t Been Paying Attention

Scott Adams, famed creator of the comic strip DILBERT stands within "Dilbert's Ultimate Cubicle" which offers practical and humorous concepts for the future workplace office.

Alas, poor Scott Adams, I knew him well … and actually, I don’t feel sorry for him a single bit.

The post Anyone Saying ‘Dilbert’ Creator Scott Adams’ Career Collapsed Overnight Hasn’t Been Paying Attention appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Star Wars, The Mandalorian

Now That Din Djarin Is Looking for It, What Exactly Is Mandalore?

Din Djarin shooting a blaster with his right hand while holding Grogu in his left arm, propelled by his jet pack above an the fire of an explosion

I can't wait to see what Mandalore brings as we venture into season 3 of The Mandalorian!

The post Now That Din Djarin Is Looking for It, What Exactly Is Mandalore? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, charlie kirk, Georgia, grand jury, Harry Potter, indictment, Trump, witchcraft, witches

Charlie Kirk’s Fixation on ‘Witches’ Is Amusing Until You Realize The Rhetoric Sounds Familiar

Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff in 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'

Kirk believes witches may have the power to influence the outcome of the Georgia grand jury’s impending indictment decision.

The post Charlie Kirk’s Fixation on ‘Witches’ Is Amusing Until You Realize The Rhetoric Sounds Familiar appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill, Star Wars (franchise)

A Brief History of How Luke Skywalker Became Part of the LGBTQ+ Community

Luke Skywalker walks across Tatooine as the twin suns set

No Star Wars character has gone through the transformative fandom process of being headcanon'd as queer more than Luke Skywalker himself.

The post A Brief History of How Luke Skywalker Became Part of the LGBTQ+ Community appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Hide From Homepage, Super Mario Bros. (franchise), The Super Mario Bros. Movie, video game movies

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Has a New Release Date

Mario and Luigi in 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie'

Here's everything you need to know about the new animated film, including the voice cast, trailer, and release date.

The post ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Has a New Release Date appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, DC Comics, Green Lantern, Hide From Homepage

‘Green Lantern’ Guidebook: Everything You Need To Know About John Stewart

John Stewart as Green Lantern in DC Comics

John Stewart is THE MAN. He is also THE MYTH. And he could even be considered THE LEGEND.

The post ‘Green Lantern’ Guidebook: Everything You Need To Know About John Stewart appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Black History Month, Horror

10 Underrated Black Characters in Horror

McKayla Hooper in Tragedy Girls.

Black History Month is officially coming to a close, and what better way to close this month than to talk about underrated Black folks in horror?

The post 10 Underrated Black Characters in Horror appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Euphoria, Hide From Homepage

We’ll Have To Keep Waiting for ‘Euphoria’ Season 3

Zendaya as Rue in 'Euphoria' season 2

Looks like those rumors about waiting until 2024 for new episodes of 'Euphoria' were true.

The post We’ll Have To Keep Waiting for ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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