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BGN interviews the cast of the new Warner Bros film The Batman. Featured in the interviews are: Robert Pattinson (Bruce Wayne/Batman), Zoe Kravitz (Selina Kyle/Catwoman), Paul Dano (Edward Nashton/ The Riddler), Colin Farrell (Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin), Jeffery Wright (James Gordon), and John Turturro (Carmine Falcone).
Two years of stalking the streets as the Batman (Robert Pattinson), striking fear into the hearts of criminals, has led Bruce Wayne deep into the shadows of Gotham City. With only a few trusted allies — Alfred Pennyworth (Andy Serkis), Lt. James Gordon (Jeffrey Wright) — amongst the city’s corrupt network of officials and high-profile figures, the lone vigilante has established himself as the sole embodiment of vengeance amongst his fellow citizens.
When a killer targets Gotham’s elite with a series of sadistic machinations, a trail of cryptic clues sends the World’s Greatest Detective on an investigation into the underworld, where he encounters such characters as Selina Kyle/aka Catwoman (Zoë Kravitz), Oswald Cobblepot/aka the Penguin (Colin Farrell), Carmine Falcone (John Turturro), and Edward Nashton/aka the Riddler (Paul Dano). As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator’s plans becomes clear, Batman must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit, and bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued Gotham City.
Interviewer: Jeandra LeBeauf
Video Editor: Jamie Broadnax
The film premieres globally in theaters on March 4th.
Fans of Minecraft, young and old, dig into this list of the best Minecraft plush, Action Figures, and Lego sets, specially crafted just for you!
Hello all, I’m back, and once again I bring nerdy food for the soul. Today we’ll be diving into the game that’s held many in its grip for the last ten years: Minecraft! For this list, I uncovered the best Minecraft plush, action figures, and Lego sets out there. So, break out your pickaxes, protect your diamonds, and remember to watch your back—you never know if a creeper is nearby. Whether you’re into single player or multiplayer, crafting buildings or exploding them, I have some real interesting finds any fan of the franchise, new or old, will enjoy!
Want to expand the world Minecraft beyond the game? Check out our list of Minecraft-themed bedroom ideas for kids. Or take the love outdoors and explore our list of the best Minecraft clothes for kids.
Got all that? Now, let’s get crafting!
Minecraft Plush
Starting off this Minecraft plush section, we have the OG classic for you, but most of you know him as Steve! Or maybe you just prefer to call him “the player.” Hey, I don’t judge. Besides, I think as long as you’re crafting them mines, Steve doesn’t mind too much either. It’s funny to think about, but where we would be without good old Steve? Daytime or nighttime, he’s perfect for you or your little miner to snuggle up to.
Listen, just because someone looks at you kind of funny doesn’t mean you attack them, right? I mean, you were the one just standing there like a weirdo, but hey, we get it; you don’t like direct eye contact. Sorry for having eyeballs, I guess. Truth be told, I love this, and, honestly, I need it because just the thought of an Enderman running with those gangly limbs makes me laugh.
So, I know we’ve all been there but it must be mentioned. Don’t you just hate when you’re building away, “mining” your own business (I’m sorry), and some adorable yet slightly detestable creature sets out to ruin your morning? Yeah, me too. I mean, I get it creeper. My newly built house is too tempting for a ticking green bomb with legs. But hey, I guess I’m wrong for just wanting to have nice things. Sad.
When you look at this, how can you not want to snuggle it? Maybe you’ve even got the urge to squish it and watch it floof back up. Just a thought, but maybe it would be cool to have a life size one you can ride on like in the game. This ain’t that, so I guess you’ll have to settle for an adorable 7 inch plush version.
Sometimes dark, unsettling creatures can be weirdly cute. I mean, this Minecraft plush shouldn’t be as precious as it. Furthermore, I’m compelled to wonder how and why it was made so precious. In short, these things are literally designed to take you out in the game. And yet, there it is, looking at me with the most adorable eyes. Am–am I falling in love with the Ender Dragon?
Minecraft Action Figures
Alex appreciation time. Certainly, Steve might be the main face of the game but Alex her has her followers too. She’s often seen a lot in the game’s merchandise. However, to be honest, it’s sad that even thought she’s a playable character herself, she’s slightly overshadowed by Steve. So, it’s nice to see her featured in any type of form. In addition, the detail and care always great.
The normal response to seeing a zombie is to fight back and/or run. It’s logical and possibly the smartest thing to do. However, with this figure you can engage and not get infected. Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like it’s a missed opportunity not to have a pack with every variety of zombie. Get on it Mattel! Why you slacking?!
Hey, is your kid into zombies? Feast on our article about zombies for kids books, games, and toys!
I know what I said about the plush, and, honestly, with this I’m getting the same vibe. Long limbs, creepy purple eyes, and all cute! Seriously, I’m both afraid and in love with this guy! Between him and the Ender Dragon, I’m a lost cause, y’all. Good thing I think the End realm is actually kinda pretty…
So, when I saw this my first question was the following: who gets anxiety and who gets excited? Weird maybe, but hear me out before you judge. I love remembering the first time I experienced something in my favorite fandoms. On one hand, that led me to wonder who gets excited remembering the first time they encountered the Ender Dragon. While on the other hand, I wonder who gets anxious remembering trying to survive this super tough end boss. Just asking, I promise I’m trying to stress anyone out.
Minecraft Lego Sets
Mind you, I haven’t seriously touched Legos since I was young, and now I fear stepping on them as years of memes have ruined me. But these Minecraft sets are so impressive, I’m getting a serious case of FOMO. Also look, you get a tiny Steve, Alex in blacksmith gear, and a cow! Yes, I want those. Yes, I am an adult.
I’ve always wondered what it would be like to be a beekeeper, but a part of me would have hard time trusting them to not swarm me. Certainly, I get you’d have to be trained to deal with them but even then I’d worry. So, this Lego set makes me feel I can live out that thought experiment pretty safely. Finally, I need to call out just how dang cute those bees are, even the angry ones are adorable!
I think, out of all the sets, this one is my favorite. I love the Lego foxes, the parent and baby fox especially, but the arctic fox is great too. However, it’s the fact that the lodge is a giant sleeping fox that seals it for me. Pretty amazing, not going to lie. Maybe, I should keep foxes instead of bees. Hmm…
Let me tell you, I’ve experienced many things in life, but I never realized how much I’d enjoy seeing multiple chickens together. That’s probably one of the strangest things to ever come out of my mouth. Not the weirdest but definitely one of the strangest. I shouldn’t be as obsessed with this as I am, but part of my soul says I need it. So, who am I to ignore such an important call?
When I saw this, I was drawn to two things. First, there’s a Lego Alex in all her Lego glory! Second, there’s a red mooshroom (the little red cow with mushrooms growing on it). Certainly, there are plenty of great parts, like the bucket of milk and the mushroom house. I even really love the spider jockey! But still, mooshroom has my heart. I don’t make the rules.
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Writer: Tom Taylor / Artist: Bruno Redondo and Adriano Lucas / DC Comics
Nightwing, my favorite book, is back with yet another issue, and this one is a crossover with another Tom Taylor Book: Superman: Son of Kal-El.
Nightwing #89 takes a break from the main Nightwing story and instead we get a fun buddy adventure with the former Boy Wonder and Jon Kent Superman. The story revolves around some mysterious baddies killing super-powered people. Nightwing and Superman have to figure out who they are and why they’re killing people before they strike again.
Like all Tom Taylor stories, the story takes precedence to the characters. This is really a story about relationships, particularly Jon and Dick’s. Jon needs help with his father off-world. He can’t get his regular Clark Kent guidance, and the artificial holo version of our favorite Kryptonian in the Fortress of Solitude isn’t doing it for Jon. So Nightwing reaches out to see if he can help.
To really hit home their bond in Nightwing #89, Taylor shows us moments from the past when Jon was a child, and Dick was a new Nightwing, to show the crux of their relationship, which is a big brother/mentor type of alliance.
I don’t know how Taylor continues to do it, but he always gives us moments like these in almost every issue, that goes so far in reinforcing the audience into caring for these characters. I’m pretty sure this flashback with Dick and Jon was something Taylor made up solely for this issue, but it feels like something he pulled out of a book from ten years ago. That’s how potent it was.
Redondo and Lucas did a good job showing the audience that this flashback was far enough in the past by giving Nightwing an older look. He’s got a shorter haircut and that divisive red uniform that he wore during the New 52. Little things like that are small, but they really add to the validity of the story being told.
As I always say, I’m not usually the biggest fan of crossovers, but I’ve come to realize that anything Tom Taylor writes is absolute gold, so I will always be here for it when he’s involved. The second and final part of this issue takes place in Superman: Son of Kal-El #9. So, see you then!
10 Off-World Fathers out of 10
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The CW has graduated high school in Beverly Hills and is entering the halls of Black excellence at Bringston University in Atlanta. This fictional HBCU appears in the All American spin-off show All American: Homecoming brought to us by showrunner/executive producer Nkechi Okoro Carroll.
Attending an HBCU has the benefit of a guaranteed environment where Black students are no longer in the minority. It’s a place that puts Black students on center stage as they come into their own. Or as Olivia Baker (Samantha Logan) from All American explains: it’s “a college where I don’t have to explain or defend who I am.”
The highly-anticipated All American: Homecoming is a sports drama with a story that revolves around Simone (Geffri Maya, All American), a hopeful tennis player, and Damon (Peyton Alex Smith, Legacies), who gave up a fast track to the MLB for higher education (and freedom from his overprotective mother). High school may have been drama with a capital “D,” but Bringston promises you haven’t seen anything yet.
Simone comes to Bringston with no connection to her old life except for her aunt, Dr. Amara Patterson (Kelly Jenrette, Manhunt). Amara is a journalism professor at Bringston who’s never been afraid of a little controversy. No sports drama would be complete without a rival, and Thea (Camille Hyde, Katy Keene) delivers on that for Simone. Keisha (Netta Walker, Come as You Are) and Nate (Rhoyle Ivy King, The Sex Lives of College Girls) are ready to help Simone navigate Bringston.
Damon is navigating a life he never planned for with help from his childhood friend and now teammate, JR (Sylvester Powell, Five Points). JR has his hands full between helping Damon go from star player to one of the team, all while trying to solve his own mystery. Marcus Turner (Cory Hardrict, The Outpost) balances his new job as head coach after a cheating scandal cost his team several star players.
When first meeting Simone in the second season of All American, I remember thinking, “This is the worst way you could ever introduce a character.” After Simone reveals that, out of fear, she lied about the paternity of her pregnancy, it puts her in an unfavorable light. That, was a premature judgment as we see her character more fleshed out. I forgot these were writers I could trust based on how much I enjoyed All American to that point. We get to know how intelligent she is, how much she cares about the people around her, and the lengths she’ll go to help her friends. She went from announcing her pregnancy after a one-night stand to seeking the love and approval of family to becoming a person pursuing her own goals.
Towards the end of All American’s third season, viewers get introduced to Bringston University. The school highlights diversity not just in terms of the number of people of color, but the personalities within those groups. Simone is lost after being denied admission at Princeton University, but at Bringston she finds a sense of fulfillment that she attributes to being surrounded by her own people. She gladly makes Bringston her choice. All American: Homecoming brings heart and drama to every episode.
From Episode 1, “Start Over,” we see Simone saying goodbye to Beverly Hills as she checks into her dorm. Damon escapes his last press conference and is eager to start training with the weight of saving the baseball program heavy on his shoulders. Both of our freshmen find themselves unprepared for life at Bringston. Amara is dealing with the aftermath of a scandal and Marcus is finding his way from assistant coach to head coach and hopefully out of his predecessor’s legacy.
Through the next four episodes (“Under Pressure,” “Love and War,” and “If Only You Knew”) we watch the students as they make and lose new friends and foes. Transition is always tough, and this remains true for Simone and Damon. They both make some bad calls and are confront new challenges they have no choice but to meet. But with the help of their newly chosen family, they are one step closer to owning their place in continuing the legacy of this illustrious HBCU.
Their’s aren’t the only journeys we follow. Of course, there’s Amara and Coach Marcus, but we also meet Keisha (Simone’s guide during the All American backdoor pilot) and Nate. Nate is a free spirit who is nice and helpful to Simone, though he’s not afraid to define his boundaries. He’s such a fun character who provides a little much-needed comedic relief, and if you’re not careful, you just might learn something from him along the way. Keisha has to choose between upholding her family legacy or following her heart. It’s a relatable journey and one that gives her a lot of heart.
Trying to battle everything on your own is a recipe for disaster. Our students bond together to help one another through their treacherous first few weeks. They help each other find their stride and inch closer to their goals.
However, it’s not all roses and sunshine. All American: Homecoming has its fair share of villains. Simon bumps heads almost immediately with another student Thea. and while she does throw the occasional crumbs of respect, Simone has a lot of ground to tread to ensure her team is at peace. The issue of teamwork is a throughline for many of the characters as Damon tries to heal team morale in questionable ways. All American: Homecoming doesn’t shy away from timely topics.
It’s an interesting concept to give a character who only arrived in the third season their own spinoff. All American: Homecoming does well to create a new drama with a familiar feel.
All American: Homecoming is a dynamic show full of sexy college adventures. A measure of success of a spin-off is its ability to stand on its own, and this show has proven that it can do so from the first episode. I am happy to see that there is more than one queer character on this show. I was particularly charmed by King’s work, and I hope to see them join the main cast soon.
All American: Homecoming premieres on the CW on Monday, February 21, 2022 (9 pm ET/PT). Like my girl Keisha says, tune in for the fun of a “beautifully melanated HBCU experience.”