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This morning on ABC's The View Marvel announced that Thor, Marvel's God of Thunder, will be a woman in the comics. The news is a major shift in Marvel's continuity, since Thor is one of the oldest superheroes in the Marvel universe. The new storyline will launch this October, penned by series writer Jason Aaron. Whoopi Goldberg, The View' s moderator, didn't mince words when she talked about the announcement. The character is a god — not a goddess — and will wield Mjolnir (and even the god's name) just like her predecessor, who was deemed unworthy of its power. . @Marvel announces that Thor is no longer worthy of Mjolnir, and now a woman will be wielding the mighty Uru Hammer! #TheView — The View (@theviewtv) July 15, 2014 It's currently unclear who exactly is filling the role of Thor going forward, as the original character wasn't gender-swapped. Goldberg did, however, joke that it was her under the helm, saying, "White woman in a fight, black woman to make a … [Read more...] about Marvel’s new Thor will be a woman

Cindy Gallop is sitting on a sofa in her Manhattan apartment when she takes this video call. On a recent Wednesday afternoon she is looking happy and relaxed, angelically backlit from light streaming in from tall windows, over 30 storeys up, with views over and through the New York skyline. The former advertising executive, now consultant and entrepreneur, has spent a year in “full lockdown” here in “The Sky Apartment” as she calls it – following state law and her own “super cautious” approach. She is 61, and happy to say it – ageism being one of the many taboos she’s busy slaying – and this puts her in the higher risk group for Covid. So she’s been playing it safe, not going to restaurants for example, even with outside dining, despite being a total foodie and not cooking herself. READ MORE: He'll Be Right: How worried should we be about porn? Teen sex ed is a 'failure': Why are teens ditching condoms? Kiwi kids' exposure to pornography 'horrifying', doco makers say The … [Read more...] about Cindy Gallop: ‘I cannot wait to die alone’

After a long, long wait, it seems the upcoming live-action Black Adam movie is on the track to completion. Dwayne Johnson, who plays the lead role in the movie, and is also the producer, has been responsible for keeping the project alive since it was first announced back in 2016. The actor took to Instagram to celebrate the first day of the shoot for Black Adam , calling it an honor to be a part of the project. "History in the making, extremely excited and what a humbling moment to share with you. Officially kicking off DAY 1 of filming our BLACK ADAM⚡️Our Director and maestro, Jaume Collet-Serra. Our Academy Award nominee (Joker), Director of Photography, Lawrence Sher. We have an all star production crew - incredibly talented, galvanized, committed and focused to raise the bar and deliver something SPECIAL for the world. RELATED: Black Adam Fills Two Key Roles Alongside The Rock's DC Antihero This one is an honor." In the comics, Black Adam started out as a … [Read more...] about Black Adam Begins Filming, The Rock Shares First Set Photo

Before Brandi Carlile was a folk-rock superstar, she was a high school dropout spending her time in a lakeside shed with her first real band, which comprised Carlile, her brother Jay, and a pair of thirty-something locals from Carlile’s native Washington State. Carlile’s teenage years days were full of uncertainty and exploration: In just a few short years, she would begin gigging relentlessly around Seattle and meet her future musical collaborators, the Hanseroth Twins . But before then, she spent much of her time narrowly avoiding trouble with siblings Jay and Tiffany, falling in love with her first girlfriend, Jessica, and tending to her horse named Sovereign, which she purchased for $75 at the age of 17. Related Stories Brandi Carlile Covers Joni Mitchell, Talks 'Broken Horses' Memoir on 'Colbert' How Leslie Jordan Helped Us Survive Quarantine and Made a Gospel Album in the Process Related Stories The 50 Greatest Rock Memoirs of All Time … [Read more...] about How a Teenaged Brandi Carlile Quit School, Overcame Tragedy, and Met Her First Love

Strictly Come Dancing bosses are lifting the ban on over 60's taking part, it's been reported, after they were forbidden from competing in the show in 2020 due to Covid. With the over 60's at a higher risk of complications from Covid, bosses at the BBC show had created the new rule for the safety of the celebrities. But according to The Sun , the 2021 series will be welcoming celebrities of all ages, and there are already some options lined up with so many stars keen to take part. A source revealed to the publication: "Last year's ban was a shame to some older hopefuls desperate to take part. "Now the seniors are being welcomed back with open arms, which is great news for viewers who like watching showbiz veterans have a go. "Bosses now have everything in place if necessary, but they're hoping a lot of the rules will have been relaxed and will be encouraging everyone to get the jab." The Mirror has contacted the BBC for comment. So far, the oldest ever contestant … [Read more...] about Strictly ‘lifts ban on over 60’s’ for 2021 series after Covid sparked new age limit

When it comes to evaluating the financial performance of top movies, it isn’t about what a film grosses at the box office. The true tale is told when production budgets, P&A, talent participations and other costs collide with box office grosses, and ancillary revenues from VOD to DVD and TV. To get close to that mysterious end of the equation, Deadline is repeating our Most Valuable Blockbuster tournament, using data culled by seasoned and trusted sources. We’re counting down from No. 20 and will present the data en masse Monday. X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST THE FILM : This was a true superhero event, melding the original X-Men cast with the one from X-Men: First Class , and bringing back Bryan Singer , the filmmaker who got the franchise off the ground so strongly. When you bring back stars like that, they get paid. So how did Days Of Future Past stack up compared to past mutant installments and on the financial ledger? Let’s take a look. THE BOX SCORE : … [Read more...] about No. 16 ‘X-Men: Days Of Future Past’ – 2014 Most Valuable Blockbuster Movie Tournament