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https://www.thenerdelement.com/2022/11/20/disneylands-mickeys-toon-town-reopening-update/

Good evening, today I want to discuss some details about Mickey’s Toon Town reopening and its new details as well. So, let’s get started! So, Disneyland has announced that Mickey’s Toon Town Reimagining is going to reopen on March 8^th, 2023. The Disneyland Officials have announced it on Friday. The kids-themed land at the Disneyland Park has been closed for some time as it undergoes a major transformation, including a new ride and new experiences. On the anticipated side of new offerings coming with the reopening is the ride, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, which is housed inside the El CapiTOON Theater. While the land doesn’t reopen until March, this ride will open on January 27th to kickoff Disney’s 100 Years of Wonder Celebration. Also new to Mickey’s Toontown will be the CenTOONial Park, which is the first space guests will encounter when they enter the land. According to Disney Parks Blog, it “will be anchored by two new interactive play experiences; a beautiful fountain featuring water tables designed for play that invite guests to have a sensory experience, plus a nearby dreaming tree with sculpted tree roots providing an opportunity for children to crawl and explore.” Goofy’s How-To-Play Yard will be new as well, plus Donald’s Duck Pond. Guests will be able to experience Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster, “where Mickey’s Toontown’s favorite tinkerer, Gadget Hackwrench, has created a one-of-a-kind, fun-sized coaster for the town’s tiniest citizens.” Returning attractions include Mickey ‘s house and Minnie ‘s house, where fans will be able to have a meet and greet with each character, as well as Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin. If you happen to get hungry, you can head over to Café Daisy or Good Boy! Grocers. All of this information is good news for Toon Town fans who are very excited to see the new area! I can’t wait to go see it next year!!

I just got the news today from the Disneyland news. So, what do you guys think about the Toon Town reopening on March 8^th next year along with its details?! I would love to hear lots of comments, thoughts, opinions, questions, or concerns down below!

Stay tuned for Disney updates.

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https://www.thenerdelement.com/2022/11/26/nfl-week-11-prediction-updates-and-week-12-picks/

Good evening, everyone! Today I want to discuss which picks I got correct and which ones I got wrong! So, let’s get started! I predicted that the Eagles would beat the Colts 27-13, but the final score was 17-16 Eagles over the Colts in a very close game. The Eagles came this close to losing two games in a row. I predicted that the Saints would beat the Rams 23-17, but the final score was 27-20 Saints over the Rams. I predicted that the Ravens would beat the Panthers 31-17, but the final score was 13-3 Ravens over the Panthers in a low scoring game. I predicted that the Cowboys would beat the Vikings 27-24, but the final score was 40-3 Cowboys over the Vikings in a blowout. The Vikings did not score a single touchdown. I predicted that the Bengals would beat the Steelers 20-16, but the final score was 37-30 Bengals over the Steelers. I predicted that the Chiefs would beat the Chargers 33-26, but the final score was 30-27 Chiefs over the Chargers in a close game. I predicted that the Bills would beat the Browns 36-21, but the final score was 31-23 Bills over the Browns.

I predicted that the Jets would beat the Patriots 30-20, but the final score was 10-3 Patriots over the Jets in a low scoring game, but a close game. The only touchdown in that game was the punt return for a touchdown with about 15 seconds left in the 4^th quarter. I predicted that the Giants would beat the Lions 23-16, but the final score was 31-18 Lions over the Giants in an upset. This game was supposed to be easy for the Giants to win, but the Lions surprisingly put up a really good fight against a good team. I predicted that the Broncos would beat the Raiders 24-21, but the final score was 22-16 Raiders over the Broncos. I predicted that the Cardinals would beat the 49ers 21-17, but the final score was 38-10 49ers over the Cardinals in a blowout. The Cardinals offense and defense were out of sync in the game. The only touchdown that the Cardinals had was the James Conner touchdown run after a 47-yard game made by Greg Dortch. The Cardinals finally had a big play for more than 40 yards, but it was not enough. The defense was missing tackles and not making the big plays and did not force turnovers.

So overall, I have gotten 7 out of 11 picks correct!! Now, let’s get to the NFL week 12 picks, shall we?! The first game I will predict is the Broncos @Panthers game. I think the Broncos will beat the Panthers 25-17. The next game I will predict is the Buccaneers @Browns game. I think the Bucs will beat the Browns 24-10. The next game I will predict is the Ravens @Jaguars game. I think the Ravens will beat the Jags 27-16. The next game I will predict is the Texans @Dolphins game. I think the Dolphins will beat the Texans 34-19. The next game I will predict is the Bengals @Titans game. I think the Titans will beat the Bengals 24-17.

The next game I will predict is the Chargers @Cardinals game. Both of these teams are coming off with their losses last week. The Chargers will be missing Mike Williams, an offensive weapon for Justin Herbert and the Cardinals will be without D.J. Humphries once again, Kyler Murray and Hollywood Brown will finally come back and play with DeAndre Hopkins. Hopkins and Hollywood Brown have not been on the field together and just imagine them doing some damage on the field together. The Cardinals offense desperately needs help right now and they need to run the ball to James Conner. I think the Chargers will barely beat the Cardinals 24-23. These teams desperately need a win and I think the Chargers might be just a little bit more, but I could also see the Cardinals beat the Chargers as well 27-20 if the Cardinals offense plays fire with fire and the defense slows down the Charger offense without Mike Williams on the field. The next game I will predict is the Raiders @Seahawks game. I think the Seahawks will beat the Raiders 34-23. The next game I will predict is the Rams @Chiefs game. I think the Chiefs will beat the Rams 37-21. The next game I will predict is the Saints @49ers game. I think the 49ers will beat the Saints 24-13. The next game I will predict is the Packers @Eagles game on Sunday Night Football. I think the Eagles will beat the Packers 30-17. The last game I will predict is the Steelers @Colts game on Monday Night Football. I think the Colts will beat the Steelers 23-17.

So, what do you guys think about the NFL week 12 picks?! I would love to hear lots of comments, thoughts, opinions, questions, or concerns down below!

Stay tuned for NFL updates.

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https://blacknerdproblems.com/yet-another-holiday-shopping-guide-for-the-magical-girl-loving-fans-in-your-life/

A few years ago I had a lot of fun putting together some holiday gift guides for my fellow magical girl loving fans, and it also helped place a spotlight on some smaller business owners and creatives.

The holidays are coming up, and you may find yourself at a loss on what to get your favorite hottie who is secretly a magical warrior who only wants to bring peace, love, and good vibes to Earth? Maybe you need a gift about your work spouse who wants loves anything kawaii? Or maybe you just want to send a “I see you, and I love you” gift to your favorite magical person? Hell, maybe you are tired AF from this year and just want to buy yourself something by means of self-care?

TREAT YOURSELF!

*Cue the shojo sparkles and cherry blossom petals*

Here’s the 2022 version of the handy little holiday shopping guide that may offer up some recommendations!

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1.) Joshi Pro Wrestling Magical Girl Art Print

Where my STARDOM fans at?! This super cute print from California based company pinFALLS features Minky Momo vs Creamy Mami as Starlight Kid vs AZM. Consider for the shojo and wrestling loving fan in your life who’s looking to liven up an office space, a cool wall, or bookshelf. These prints, honoring 80’s magical girls, come in two different sizes and are printed on thick and durable matte paper. Add to your cart here!

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2.) Planchette Collar Pin Set or Enamel Pin

Also available as an individual enamel pin, Sheila Wong nails the magical girl inspired aesthetic again with this gorgeous collar set. In case you were wondering about the stability of the pins: they have two backing posts and rubber clutches. Wong’s website tells us that the pins are joined with an eight-inch metal chain with the chain being removable! Pins can be worn as a set, or individually. Add a bit of magical flair to any collared shirt for work or a special event, purchase here!

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3.) Sailor Chihiro Pin

This adorable pin mashup of Chihiro from the Studio Ghibli masterpiece Spirited Away from 2001 is available form newish pin makers Sunflower Honey. SH is run by two best friends who love all the weeb and nerdy things life can offer! As Millennial black women from Texas, they enjoy the pin community and the art of collecting!! While I really dig their Melanin Guardians pin sets, this pin of young Chihiro is super to make some of us teary. Pick it up here.

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4. Black Panther Princess Shuri Enamel Pin

I love Laura of Cosmetic Medium’s art. Her work really sits at an intersection of all things Black girl magic, magical girl inspired, and everything super cute. While she does have a very obvious inspired Sailor Moon enamel pin in her shop that I own, her Black Panther pins really toe the line for the theme of this gift guide: Princess Shuri–is a magical girl, y’all. This enamel pin features her battle-ready appearance in the first Black Panther film. There’s another newer pin in her online storefront that may hit the transformation theme of magical girls perhaps more, but this one reigns supreme in my personal pin collection. Purchase here!

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5.) Retired Magical Girl Vinyl Holo Sticker

I’m obviously a big sticker fan and will remain a magical girl stan till the day I die. I came across this wonderful sticker and the listing description detailed: “For 25+ gals out there!”. Measuring at 4×4 inches, this waterproof vinyl holographic sticker could serve as either a badge of honor or a warning to evil doers anywhere. Pick up here.

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6. The Magical Girl’s Guide to Life: Find Your Inner Power, Fight Everyday Evil, and Save the Day with Self-Care

We’re big fans of Jacque who first came on our radar when she launched the Adorned by Chi lifestyle brand back in 2015. Since then, she’s gone on to continue her work as a vocal supporter of mental health awareness and self-care amongst Black women. The Magical Girl’s Guide to Life: Find Your Inner Power, Fight Everyday Evil, and Save the Day with Self-Care is a book with so much including fun exercises, journal prompts, and personality tests that teach you how your self-care journey starts by uncovering the magical girl within. This one-of-a-kind, manga inspired self-care guide designed to help you discover and harness your inner power is available both in digital and physical copies and would make a cute and thoughtful gift. Purchase a copy here.

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7.) Puella Magi Madoka Magica Bars Notebook

Offered as a spiral or hardcover, this notebook with 128 pages features a minimalist representation of the girls from Madoka. I really like the simple design and think it would work well in an office or in a school setting when you want some lowkey anime merch for your desk. Use this notebook to write about contracts you regret and also wax poetically about sacrifices that could have been avoided. The same design is available on stickers and even a coffee mug if you’d like to match, check it out here!

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8.) Sweet Tooth Cardigan

I’m not unfamiliar with Sweet Blitz who makes the cutest apparel and goodies designed for the cute and nerdy. There’s so much to choose from: leggings, hoodies, and more. This cardigan with all things sweet caught my eye and might be appropriate to brighten up your day. Double knitted and made from 100% cotton with heart shaped buttons, this looks to be the perfect cardigan warm for the cold weather! See it online here.

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9.) 3D Sakura Star Keycap for Mechanical Keyboard

Okay, I’ll keep it one hundred with you–I have an extra regular keyboard at home. (Well…it IS an ergonomic one but…) I have plenty of friends and follow folks online who have those really, really nice keyboards with the light up colors and different themed keycaps. It is a world that I wish to enter but won’t anytime soon. I was looking for magical girl influenced goods and loved the now sold-out spinning version of this Card Captor Sakura keycap. What else to know in your fight to collect the Clow Cards? These keycaps are handmade, and the detailing looks super pretty. Pick up one or a few here!

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10.) (Sailor Senshi) Power Dad Cap

I’m not mad at these “Dad Caps” from the online store front of The Sailor Moon Fan Club hosted by our good friend and fellow senshi Victoria L. Johnson. These caps are simple, made of 100% cotton twill and come in all the different planetary symbols representing our fave warriors that back up Sailor Moon. Available in black and white, these caps would be great conversation starters when being a weeb out in the streets or just hanging out with friends. Pick one or more up here!

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Was there anything on this list that caught your eye, fellow magical girl loving friend? Let me know in the comments!

Fancy Disclaimer: I have not received any of these items in consideration of making this shopping guide. I’m just taking a break from reading vintage shoujo manga and wanted to flex. Cheers! Shout-out to small business owners! Be sure to support them this holiday season if you’re looking to spend some coin!

Cover Image Photo Credit: Jess Bailey

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https://nerdist.com/article/jim-carrey-unmade-bruce-almighty-sequel-brucifer-satan/

Bruce Almighty was a miraculously big hit back in 2003, but the 2007 follow-up Evan Almighty wasn’t blessed with the same box office magic. It turns out that the screenwriters originally had a very different storyline in mind for the sequel. Steve Koren and Mark O’Keefe revealed that their version would have seen Jim Carrey’s character switch sides and make a deal with the Devil instead of God. And that they wanted either Morgan Freeman or Carrey himself to play Satan in this movie, titled Brucifer. Bruce Almighty perfectly cast Freeman as God, but we love the idea of him doubling up to play Satan too. Can’t you just picture two Morgan Freemans, one in all white and one in red, fighting for Bruce’s soul?

While Carrey has dabbled in playing bad guys, mostly recently bringing his manic energy to the villain Dr. Robotnik in the Sonic the Hedgehog movies, we can’t quite picture him as Satan. Though maybe they’d go the Lucifer route and show a more misunderstood fallen angel figure. Koren and O’Keefe shared some of their initial plot ideas in the interview with SyFy Wire. These include Jennifer Aniston’s character Grace dying, motivating Bruce to turn away from God. It certainly wouldn’t be the only movie to fridge the wife (that’s why it’s a trope), but here’s hoping they would have found a better way. Carrey was interested in this take, according to the screenwriters. He even suggested that Grace come back as a zombie when first resurrected from the dead.

The fact remains that, if the multiverse exists, there is an alternate Earth where Bruce gets the Devil’s powers in the sequel Brucifer. And perhaps in that universe, Russell Crowe’s role in Thor: Love and Thunder was as Satan and not Zeus. Concept art recently revealed that version in all its devilish glory. It would be fun to take a peek into the alternate reality where both Carrey and Crowe sink their teeth into the role of Beelzebub.

Melissa is Nerdist’s science & technology staff writer. She also moderates “science of” panels at conventions and co-hosts Star Warsologies, a podcast about science and Star Wars. Follow her on Twitter @melissatruth. 

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