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We’re back at again! Listen to a new freshly baked edition of Afronerd Radio’s Mid Week in Review (MWIR) broadcast airing this Wednesday at 8pm eastern. Join your favorite (or is it only) AFROnerdist hosts as they pontificate on the following issues: one of crew’s favorite animated series, The Venture Brothers gets cancelled after 17 years (and 7 seasons) and fellow fans are ready to go to war (#SaveVentureBros! is already afoot); just for the sake of nonsense, a digital/verbal battle of epic proportions took place on (black) Twitter this past weekend between popular WAP rap artist, Cardi B. and conservative political pundit, Candace Owen and our culture was the loser; Disney’s Mulan, which was released a few days ago continues to spark controversy not only with actress, Liu Yifei (who portrays the titular character) but also the film’s location (near active concentration camps?); according to the Associated Press, famed composer, Andrew Lloyd Webber (The Phantom of the Opera) posits that the arts may be “at the point of no return” if UK lawmakers don’t set a date to reopen theaters soon; archaeologists in Egypt have discovered 13 coffins believed to be over 2500 years old with more purported findings to come;
popular Afro-Latinx/blerd actress, Rosario Dawson lends her voice to Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez’ La Borinquena superhero character for a “get out and vote” motion comic campaign (but Dburt asks-“why not go full throttle and get a cartoon project up and running?”); Did anyone catch the great Willem DaFoe’s screen test as the Joker? Talk about someone who looks the part…just sayin’:
Football great/activist, Colin Kaepernick returns to gameplay (sorta…ahem, his likeness) via Madden Sports and even virtually, he’s still controversial; And lastly, our thoughts about the rave reviews for Emmy/Oscar winning actress, Regina King’s directorial debut, One Night in Miami which details the real life gathering of black icons, Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Jim Brown and Sam Cooke. Call in LIVE at 508-645-0100.
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We're back at again! Listen to a new freshly baked edition of Afronerd Radio's Mid Week in Review (MWIR) broadcast airing this Wednesday at 8pm eastern. Join your favorite (or is it only) AFROnerdist hosts as they pontificate on the following issues: one of crew's favorite animated series, The Venture Brothers gets cancelled after 17 years (and 7 seasons) and fellow fans are ready to go to war (#SaveVentureBros! is already afoot); just for the sake of nonsense, a digital/verbal battle of epic proportions took place on (black) Twitter this past weekend between popular WAP rap artist, Cardi B. and conservative political pundit, Candace Owen and our culture was the loser; Disney's Mulan, which was released a few days ago continues to spark controversy not only with actress, Liu Yifei (who portrays the titular character) but also the film's location (near active concentration camps?); according to the Associated Press, famed composer, Andrew Lloyd Webber (The Phantom of the Opera) posits that the arts may be "at the point of no return" if UK lawmakers don't set a date to reopen theaters soon; archaeologists in Egypt have discovered 13 coffins believed to be over 2500 years old with more purported findings to come;
popular Afro-Latinx/blerd actress, Rosario Dawson lends her voice to Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez' La Borinquena superhero character for a "get out and vote" motion comic campaign (but Dburt asks-"why not go full throttle and get a cartoon project up and running?"); Did anyone catch the great Willem DaFoe's screen test as the Joker? Talk about someone who looks the part...just sayin':
Football great/activist, Colin Kaepernick returns to gameplay (sorta...ahem, his likeness) via Madden Sports and even virtually, he's still controversial; And lastly, our thoughts about the rave reviews for Emmy/Oscar winning actress, Regina King's directorial debut, One Night in Miami which details the real life gathering of black icons, Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Jim Brown and Sam Cooke. Call in LIVE at 508-645-0100.
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Worried the world is on fire? You’re in luck; it is. There is something called an “adult TikTok house” where people make content for TikTok and are, like, gurus of relaxation or something? It’s unclear. Maybe I’ve been watching too many comedies with people who call out the outrageousness of things like this, but I’m going full Eleanor Shellstrop/Nick Miller/Leslie Knope right now just screaming into the abyss.
The video in question appeared on Twitter when Jack Wagner shared a TikTok for something called “The Honey House,” and honestly, it just feels like a horror movie waiting to happen.
sincerely the worst thing ive ever seen pic.twitter.com/O1HRvfVFSK
— jack wagner (@jackdwagner) September 6, 2020
Luckily, so many people complained about the video online. Like … so many, including celebrities.
It is literally my dream to be this useless https://t.co/eCYiRMXCtI
— Punished Alpha Omagalex (@alphaomegalex) September 8, 2020
david graeber’s “bullshit jobs” summarized in 40 secondshttps://t.co/ysQyrwRKrE
— ☀️👀 (@zei_squirrel) September 8, 2020
Someone’s writing a thriller set in the TikTok house, right? https://t.co/431g0GYNI5
— Rachel Hawkins/Erin Sterling (@LadyHawkins) September 7, 2020
I work the front door as Hi-5 five guy. If I’m not doing high fives. I’m eating Keto and watching Jared Leto’s MasterClass pic.twitter.com/CiKsax6kpg
— Paul Scheer (@paulscheer) September 6, 2020
Fuck they cut me out.
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) September 6, 2020
Waco was better than this. https://t.co/fAn4hxaKsg
— Jake Hanrahan (@Jake_Hanrahan) September 7, 2020
Someone call A24. I have an idea. https://t.co/hSuPCCiic3
— Brandon (@blgtylr) September 7, 2020
would be amazing if i were suddenly in the corner of the fireplace, stuffing a sub into my mouth and growling https://t.co/xq8PMn6vVT
— Naomi Fry (@frynaomifry) September 7, 2020
They stopped the video before the hero — Jason, Freddy Kruger, The Predator, whoever — put an end to all of this. https://t.co/SwvDzK1XKG
— Jonah Goldberg (@JonahDispatch) September 7, 2020
Looking forward to Marvel’s new “X-Men: Garbage People” reboothttps://t.co/MVL3JXUzsq
— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) September 7, 2020
we deserve the apocalypse https://t.co/Ve0qnRVvRI
— brandonstosuy (@brandonstosuy) September 7, 2020
As the final tweet said, we deserve the apocalypse. Like, I get it. I create content for work and my own social media accounts constantly. I am a comedian who is constantly coming up with sketch ideas. That doesn’t mean I need to live in a house with a wellness guru. I’m good.
Is this the fifth horseman of the apocalypse? Probably, but it’s honestly too late at this point.
(image: NBC)
Here are some other stories we saw out there:
- Is there a flying glass elevator at the Jelly Belly factor too? Since they’re going full Willy Wonka with a golden ticket giveaway? (via ABC)
- Wonder Woman 1984′s release date could get pushed back again, as it should. It’s still not safe in most places! (via Inverse)
For the beloved #ChadwickBoseman. #TakeYourTimeButDontWasteYourTime pic.twitter.com/PZ6opeoYUl
— Lupita Nyong’o (@Lupita_Nyongo) September 8, 2020
- The final trailer for Ratched is here. (via ComicBook.com)
- Jason Momoa shares his support for Ray Fisher amid the investigation into the Justice League set environment under Joss Whedon. (via Variety)
Anything we missed, Mary Suevians? Let us know what you saw in the comments below.
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DC is having it’s own con this weekend, putting on a 24-hour immersive virtual fan experience. The Fandome features all aspects of DC with some of the biggest stars of film, TV, games and comics. Read on for the full press release explaining how it will all work, and then register at DCFandome.com to create your schedule!
Join fans from all 7 continents for the largest gathering of talent,
announcements and content reveals in the history of DC
BURBANK, CA, June 16, 2020 – Save the date and prep your cosplay! On Saturday, August 22, starting at 10 a.m. PDT, Warner Bros. will welcome fans everywhere into the DC FanDome—a free virtual fan experience where no badge is required.
Imagine all the Super Heroes and Super-Villains you’ve ever loved finally coming together in one place to celebrate DC’s past, present and future. Accessible for 24 hours at DCFanDome.com, the global event will immerse fans into the DC Multiverse, with new announcements from WB Games, Film and TV, and comics, as well as an unprecedented opportunity to hear from the casts and creators behind your favorite feature films and TV series, including: Aquaman, The Batman, Batwoman, Black Adam, Black Lightning, DC Super Hero Girls, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, DC’s Stargirl, Doom Patrol, The Flash, Harley Quinn, the SnyderCut of Justice League, Lucifer, Pennyworth, SHAZAM!, The Suicide Squad, Supergirl, Superman & Lois, Teen Titans GO!, Titans, Watchmen, Young Justice: Outsiders and, coming this fall to theaters worldwide, Wonder Woman 1984.
The DC FanDome is the place to hear highly anticipated announcements and the latest news, see exclusive footage, and venture into themed worlds designed to entertain everyone from movie and TV superfans to gamers and readers, to families and kids. With special presentations to engage fans in every time zone across the globe, you’ll have the opportunity to have an experience that’s all your own. Inside this virtual world, fans will also get access to localized events, featuring the faces and voices from countries around the world in their local language. No matter where you live, your age or your level of fandom, there is something for you.
Ann Sarnoff, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Warner Bros., said, “There is no fan like a DC fan. For more than 85 years, the world has turned to DC’s inspiring heroes and stories to lift us up and entertain us, and this massive, immersive digital event will give everyone new ways to personalize their journey through the DC Universe without lines, without tickets and without boundaries. With DC FanDome, we’re able to give fans from around the world an exciting and unparalleled way to connect with all their favorite DC characters, as well as the incredible talent who bring them to life on the page and screen.”
Exploring the DC FanDome
The epicenter of the DC FanDome is the Hall of Heroes, where you can experience special programming, panels and content reveals from a wide variety of films, TV series and games, available in several languages, including Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish. From there, navigate deeper into the DC Multiverse, exploring five additional satellite worlds, each with its own localized content and unique activities and one world fully devoted to our younger fans:
- DC WatchVerse: Here’s where you grab a seat, sit back and join our virtual audience and become completely engrossed in hours of must-see content from around the world. Everything from panels and exclusive screenings to never-before-seen footage, featuring cast, creators and behind-the-scenes crew from across DC Films, TV, Home Entertainment and Games.
- DC YouVerse: Venture into this world where the FANS are the stars to see the most amazing user-generated content, cosplay and fan art from around the world, including, perhaps, your own.
- DC KidsVerse: Need a way to entertain your kids for hours on end? We’ve got you covered inside a special world, which can be accessed directly at DCKidsFanDome.com. This area features a broad range of family-friendly activations for our younger fans.
- DC InsiderVerse: This creativity-based world contains a centerpiece video featuring legendary artist and DC CCO/Publisher Jim Lee, President of DC-Based Film Production Walter Hamada, and creator of the DC TV Arrowverse, Executive Producer Greg Berlanti, welcoming fans with a 101-style introduction to the DC Multiverse. From there, go behind the scenes with the master artisans who bring DC to life in all its forms, from comic books to games, TV, movies, theme parks, consumer products and more.
- DC FunVerse: Take your DC FanDome experience and gather cool shareables; check out our comic book reader; DIY cool WW84 Golden Armor and Batmobile kits; plus digital giveaways and a store filled with merchandise, including some limited-edition exclusives.
Pull Up to the Blerd & Boujee House
Where my Blerds at? The second annual celebration of Black nerd culture returns with the all-new Blerd & Boujee House at DC FanDome, bringing Blerds, LatinxGeeks and all nerds “party-with-a-purpose” vibes. As anyone lucky enough to get into the first-ever Blerd & Boujee boat party (featuring DJ D-Nice) at San Diego Comic-Con 2019 can attest, fans will not want to miss connections and conversations designed for the culture.
Calling All Fans!
There’s nothing more important to DC than our fans, and we want to showcase you! In partnership with Talenthouse, DC FanDome today launched a call for your best DC Fan Art & Fandom displays. Show us your cosplay, makeup, tattoos and even your own Batcave! Be sure to submit your best at create.DCFanDome.com for a chance to be featured inside this virtual world event, and demonstrate to people in your home country and across the globe that you are the ultimate DC Super Fan. Selected artists on the day of our event will be voted on by the community in each of our two competitions in order to help our judges pick selected artist winners. Selected artist winners will receive part of a cash prize pool courtesy of DC and Talenthouse.*
Be sure to check back at our official site, DCFanDome.com, frequently for additional updates on what will be happening inside the DC FanDome, including exciting new content on our new blog, the Daily Star, which kicks off with a welcoming note from Jim Lee himself. Also, follow the social channels below for frequent updates about participating cast members, creators, writers, artists and game developers you can expect to see.
#DCFanDome
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccomics/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dccomics
About Justice League:
The Justice League screenplay is by Chris Terrio, story by Chris Terrio & Zack Snyder, based on characters from DC, Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The film’s producers are Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder, with executive producers Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas, Jim Rowe, Ben Affleck, Wesley Coller, Curtis Kanemoto, and Chris Terrio.
About DC:
DC is one of the largest publishers of comics and graphic novels in the world and home to some of the most iconic and recognizable characters ever created. As a creative unit of WarnerMedia, DC is charged with strategically integrating its stories and characters across film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, interactive games, and the DC Universe digital subscription service. For more information visit dccomics.com and dcuniverse.com.
*Each competition is subject to its official rules available at create.DCFanDome.com, which include eligibility and entry requirements, judging criteria, and an explanation of how sponsors may use your submission.
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