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TV, HBO Max, The Boondocks, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: HBO Max Cancels ‘The Boondocks’ Reboot

The Boondocks

Created by Aaron MacGruder, The Boondocks was a comic strip before becoming a breakout animated series for the Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block.

The post Things We Saw Today: HBO Max Cancels ‘The Boondocks’ Reboot first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Space, International Space Station, oceans, Space Station

International Space Station to Join Rest of Humanity’s Garbage at Bottom of the Ocean

International Space Station

NASA has announced that the International Space Station (ISS) will be retired in January 2031, at which point it will crash land into the ocean.

The post International Space Station to Join Rest of Humanity’s Garbage at Bottom of the Ocean first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Awkwafina, blaccent, cultural appropriation

Awkwafina Issues Non-Apology on her Use of ‘Blaccent’, Misses the Point Entirely

Awkwafina in 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'

But almost immediately after posting, Awkwafina began blocking people looking to engage in a conversation around AAVE. And just hours later, she announced she was quitting Twitter.

The post Awkwafina Issues Non-Apology on her Use of ‘Blaccent’, Misses the Point Entirely first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Ask the Mary Sues, Black History Month

Ask the Mary Sues: Our Pop Culture Picks to Celebrate Black History Month

Fast color movie still the whole family sits around a table.

From literature to art to film and television and beyond, Black narratives are essential and inimitable.

The post Ask the Mary Sues: Our Pop Culture Picks to Celebrate Black History Month first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Housekeeping

The Mary Sue Is Hiring a Freelance Editor!

mary sue logo text

The Mary Sue is searching for a dedicated part-time editor to head up our SEO-focused content!

The post The Mary Sue Is Hiring a Freelance Editor! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Bill Nighy, David Bowie, The Man Who Fell to Earth (series)

Bill Nighy Will Play David Bowie’s Role in The Man Who Fell to Earth Series on Showtime

david bowie looking cool in the man who fell to earth

Who doesn't want to see Ejiofor, Harris, and Nighy all take on The Man Who Fell to Earth together?

The post Bill Nighy Will Play David Bowie’s Role in The Man Who Fell to Earth Series on Showtime first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Capitol Riots, Liz Cheney, Republicans

RNC Censures Reps. Cheney and Kinzinger, Calls January 6th Attack ‘Legitimate Political Discourse’

Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., and Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., listen during a committee hearing.

They know we watched the insurrection live on TV, right? We all saw what went down.

The post RNC Censures Reps. Cheney and Kinzinger, Calls January 6th Attack ‘Legitimate Political Discourse’ first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Sara Ramirez Addresses And Just Like That… Che Diaz Criticism for the First Time

sara ramirez finally address backlash against Che

Being Sara Ramirez hasn't been easy this year with all the backlash against their And Just Like That... character Che Dia, the nonbinary podcaster/comedian who steals the heart of Miranda Hobbes.

The post Things We Saw Today: Sara Ramirez Addresses And Just Like That… Che Diaz Criticism for the First Time first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Eme Ikwuakor, interview, Moonfall

Eme Ikwuakor Spoke With Us About the Epicness of Moonfall

Eme Ikwuakor in moonfall

Moonfall is in theaters now!

The post Eme Ikwuakor Spoke With Us About the Epicness of Moonfall first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, after dark, build a bear, valentines day

Not Safe For Life: Build-A-Bear Wants People To Get Hornt for Their New Adult “After Dark” Collection

a stuffed lion in satin pajamas and robe is lounging suggestively next to glasses of champagne and a rose

Build-A-Bear announced they would be releasing a special line of “18 and up” stuffed animals for their “Build-A-Bear: After Dark” collection. Reactions were mixed.

The post Not Safe For Life: Build-A-Bear Wants People To Get Hornt for Their New Adult “After Dark” Collection first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, black history month 2022, Booktube, latinx representation, non-binary

BookTubers in Black History Month: Jesse of Bowties and Books Shares the First Book That Made Them Feel Seen and More

Jesse Morales-Small posing and flanked next to a collage of some of their favorite books. (Image: Jesse Morales-Small and various publishers.)

Jesse Morales-Small (a.k.a. Bowties and Books) is a non-binary, Afro Chicano creator in Minnesota known for reading fantasy, speculative fiction, thrillers, horror, and coming-of-age stories.

The post BookTubers in Black History Month: Jesse of Bowties and Books Shares the First Book That Made Them Feel Seen and More first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Harley Quinn, Olympics 2022, The Joker

Germany’s Olympic Figure Skating Ice Dance Team Performed as the Joker and Harley Quinn

Movies, Agatha Christie, death on the nile, hercule poirot, Hide From Homepage, Kenneth Branagh

All Characters and Cast in Death on the Nile (2022)

death on the nile cast

Should you choose to check it out, and want to come in armed to solve the mystery before Monsieur Poirot, here's a quick guide to the Death on the Nile characters and who plays them.

The post All Characters and Cast in Death on the Nile (2022) first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Hide From Homepage, Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill, The Mandalorian

Who Voices Luke Skywalker in The Book of Boba Fett?

Luke Skywalker holding his lightsaber, on his way to save Grogu in The Mandalorian's "The Rescue" on Disney+.

We'll find out soon enough how much Luke will stay connected to The Mandalorian.

The post Who Voices Luke Skywalker in The Book of Boba Fett? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Gotham Knights (series), Supernatural, The CW

The CW Orders ‘Gotham Knights’ and a ‘Supernatural’ Prequel Series

Gotham Knights

Okay, but WHICH adopted Bruce Wayne son is it? We've got options.

The post The CW Orders ‘Gotham Knights’ and a ‘Supernatural’ Prequel Series first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, And Just Like That…, Gilmore Girls: A Year In the Life

Which Did More Damage to Its Legacy: And Just Like That or Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life?

which was worse Gilmore girls a year in a life or and just like that?

And Just Like That... ended this week, and I'm still processing the mediocrity. I found myself asking what other far-flung revival has been so bad at understanding the appeal of the original source material in such a visceral way? Oh, right: Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.

The post Which Did More Damage to Its Legacy: And Just Like That or Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, 28DaysOfBlackCosplay, cosplay, interview

Cheyenne Ewulu’s Shades of Cosplay Is a Beautiful Documentary That Encourages Black Cosplayers to Do the Damn Thing

Cheyenne Ewulu

Shades of Cosplay, a 2015 documentary film that focuses on four Black cosplayers, is being re-released by filmmaker Cheyenne Ewulu.

The post Cheyenne Ewulu’s Shades of Cosplay Is a Beautiful Documentary That Encourages Black Cosplayers to Do the Damn Thing first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Comics, Brian K. Vaughn, Fiona Staples, Saga

‘Saga’ Comic Series Returns to Break Our Hearts All Over Again

Saga comic

The duo have spent the intervening years mapping out the second half of the series, which will run for 108 chapters.

The post ‘Saga’ Comic Series Returns to Break Our Hearts All Over Again first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Ben Shapiro, Shut In, The Daily Wire

First Movie From Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire Seems Just as Bad as You’d Think

Leslie Knope in Parks and Recreation

Daily Wire has decided to start making movies and while the trailer for their first film Shut In seems like your run of the mill indie horror movie, it is the cast that has us rolling our eyes.

The post First Movie From Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire Seems Just as Bad as You’d Think first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, bridgerton, Hide From Homepage, julia quinn, Netflix

How old are the characters in Bridgerton?

Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton, Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton, Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton, and Luke Thomspon as Benedict Bridgerton in episode 201 of Bridgerton.

Wanna feel old? The "tragically unmarried" characters in the 'Bridgerton' novels and popular Netflix adaptation are way younger than you think.

The post How old are the characters in Bridgerton? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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