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How Cruella nails the villain origin story
First of all, if you haven’t seen Cruella yet, stop reading and go watch it. The aesthetic alone is worth it. Furthermore, I believe it to be one of the best movies of 2021. Yes, it’s THAT good. The two leading Emma’s, Stone and Thompson, delivery Oscar-worthy performances from beginning to end. The writing is … Continue reading How Cruella nails the villain origin story
Marvel Studios sets production dates for 2 new female-fronted shows
Ms. Marvel and She-Hulk are about to be joined by two more female superheroes on the Disney+ streaming landscape. Marvel Studios has announced production start dates for the Hawkeye spin-off Echo, and the Iron Man-adjacent Ironheart. Production on Echo will begin in January of 2022, with Ironheart beginning shortly thereafter in April 2022. Echo, aka … Continue reading Marvel Studios sets production dates for 2 new female-fronted shows
The L Word: Generation Q sets season 2 premiere date
Sophie’s choice is upon us. Multiple sources, including series regular Jacqueline Toboni, have confirmed that season two of The L Word: Generation Q will premiere towards the end of summer on August 6, 2021 on Showtime. Last season left us with a couple of huge cliffhangers, with Sophie (Rosanny Zayas) about to make a decision … Continue reading The L Word: Generation Q sets season 2 premiere date
Bloomsbury Academic to release Sense8: Transcending Television textbook
The legacy of Sense8 will now live on in the form of an academic text called Sense8: Transcending Television, a collection of essays that examine the psychology and sociology of the hit Netflix series and how it connects to the real world. Edited by Deborah Shaw and Rob Stone, both UK professors, have compiled essays … Continue reading Bloomsbury Academic to release Sense8: Transcending Television textbook
This 90s-inspired MAFEX Jean Grey figure is the stuff X-Men fans dream about
For far too long, the X-Men’s Jean Grey has really gotten the shot end of the stick when it comes to merchandising. Almost always passed over in favor of her Phoenix/Dark Phoenix persona when it comes to games, action figures, etc., Jean Grey has often been the forgotten member of the team. All of that … Continue reading This 90s-inspired MAFEX Jean Grey figure is the stuff X-Men fans dream about
Gunpowder Milkshake trailer: the female team-up action movie we’ve been waiting for is here
On Tuesday, Netflix dropped the official trailer for the upcoming Gunpowder Milkshake film. Gunpowder Milkshake tells the story of Sam (Karen Gillan), a hired assassin who goes against her orders after refusing to kill a young girl named Emily (Chloe Coleman). The full synopsis is below. “Sam (Karen Gillan) was only 12 years old when … Continue reading Gunpowder Milkshake trailer: the female team-up action movie we’ve been waiting for is here
Entertainment
Issa Rae tapped to voice Spider-Woman for Into the Spider-Verse sequel
Issa Rae can now add superhero to her resume. The industry multi-hyphenate has lined up her next gig after wrapping the final season of her hit series Insecure by joining … Continue reading Issa Rae tapped to voice Spider-Woman for Into the Spider-Verse sequel
New dates set for Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill 25th Anniversary Tour, Liz Phair added
After previously postponing tour dates in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Alanis Morissette is hitting the road again. The seven-time Grammy winning singer/songwriter has announced new tour dates for … Continue reading New dates set for Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill 25th Anniversary Tour, Liz Phair added
Grey’s alum Sara Ramirez joins Sex and the City revival as non-binary character
Former Grey’s Anatomy star Sara Ramirez has signed on to part of another hit television juggernaut: And Just Like That (aka the Sex and the City revival). Ramirez will be … Continue reading Grey’s alum Sara Ramirez joins Sex and the City revival as non-binary character
LGBTQ+
Clea Duvall to write and direct High School, based on the lives of Tegan & Sara
Clea DuVall is returning to the director’s chair to helm High School, a coming-of-age comedy series based on the real lives of Platinum recording artists Tegan and Sara Quin. DuVall recently … Continue reading Clea Duvall to write and direct High School, based on the lives of Tegan & Sara
Latrice Royale, Alaska, JuJubee & more headline Digital Drag Fest 2021
The squirrel friends of RuPaul’s Drag Race are back again for 2021’s Digital Drag Fest, and this year’s lineup is features some of the fiercest and funniest queens to come … Continue reading Latrice Royale, Alaska, JuJubee & more headline Digital Drag Fest 2021
American Medical Association defends medical care for trans kids
The American Medical Association is joining the fight against harmful legislation that is currently circulating throughout the country in an effort to ban medical treatment for transgender youths. In an … Continue reading American Medical Association defends medical care for trans kids
Comics & Books
Blake Lively and Diablo Cody team for Lady Killer comic book adaptation
Blake Lively has signed on to star in and produce Lady Killer for Netflix, a live action adaptation of the Dark Horse Comics book of the same name. Oscar-winning screenwriter … Continue reading Blake Lively and Diablo Cody team for Lady Killer comic book adaptation
Marvel Comics releases Pride Month Variant Cover
Marvels Voices, a special anthology series featuring diverse characters from across the Marvel Comics universe, has debuted it’s variant cover for the upcoming June issue of Marvels Voices: Pride in … Continue reading Marvel Comics releases Pride Month Variant Cover
Comic-Cons return to in-person events for late 2021
In a surprising move, both San Diego Comic-Con and New York Comic-Con are opting to return to physical events in 2021. Organizers behind both events site a desire to return, … Continue reading Comic-Cons return to in-person events for late 2021
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