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TV: Sense8 Creator Holds Out Hope for Third Season

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Lana Wachowski Sense 8

Even though Netflix canceled “Sense8,” fan support gifted the fandom with a two-hour series finale to tie up loose ends. However, series co-creator Lana Wachowski thinks the fans’ support can bring an even bigger gift, a third season. In a Facebook Live stream with Brian J. Smith (Will Gorski), Toby Onwumere (Capheus “Van Damn” Onyango) and Max Riemelt (Wolfgang Bogdanow), Wachowski revealed, in third person, that she has already started penning a third season. “She’s writing because she believes so much in the fans — that they’re going to go out and actually create so many more fans — Lana’s … Read more

TV: Sense8 Cast Thanks Fans

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‘What you fans did is quite frankly unbelievable,’ Lana Wachowski says at the start of a Facebook video posted by the official Sense8 account. Wachowski co-created, wrote, and directed the original Netflix series with Lilly Wachowski and J. Michael Straczynski. The show was lauded for its diversity and genuine cast of characters. It was suddenly canceled in June after two seasons. Then, by the end of the month, it was revived for a two-hour finale thanks to passionate fans. In the 15-minute video, Wachowski and the cast of Sense8 profusely thank the fans for their support. By Anya Crittenton – … Read more

FILM: Ryan Reynolds Tweets First Pic of Cable from Deadpool 2

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Ryan Reynolds has unveiled the first photo of the character Cable from the upcoming Deadpool 2 movie. The star shared the photo of ‘Milk’ star Josh Brolin as Cable with the caption “your premium cable provider”. Some fans had previously thought that a picture tweeted by Reynolds of himself, Hugh Jackman and Pierse Brosnan hinted that the latter would play Cable in the upcoming sequel. By Joseph Patrick McCormick – Full Story at Pink News

FOR READERS: Favorite Shows

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Kari Trenten: What are you all time favorite science fiction/fantasy or/or speculative fiction TV shows? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Join the chat

TV: First Look at Star Trek Discovery’s Gay Character

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One of this year’s most hotly anticipated shows Star Trek: Discovery has revealed its first gay character. Lt Stamets – played by Anthony Rapp – is the first openly gay character in the 51 year history of Star Trek. His character was unveiled in Entertainment Weekly. Rapp’s casting was announced in March with the actor saying he was honored to play a gay character. ‘I’m also honored to be a part of a piece of work that’s part of the cultural pantheon. It’s kind of crazy that I get to be a part of something that means so much to … Read more

TV: Once Upon a Time to Get Gay Character

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At San Diego Comic-Con, which concluded Sunday, the showrunners of US series Once Upon a Time revealed the show will feature a new LGBTI character. But fans are hoping it will be better than the misguided attempt of season 5. While bosses Adam Horowitz and Eddie Kitsis are staying quiet, there is a slew of new characters joining the show. The show recently lost six cast members at the end of the most recent season. The new season will instead focus on an adult Henry (Andrew J. West, previously played by Jared Gilmore) and fan-favorites Regina (Lana Parrilla), Rumplestiltskin (Robert … Read more

TV: Star Trek Discovery to Get Gay Couple

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Anthony Rapp and Wilson Cruz

Anthony Rapp’s lieutenant in the new Star Trek Discovery TV series will be the first gay character in a Star Trek TV series and Wilson Cruz will play his love interest, Rapp announced at San Diego Comic Con. Watch Rapp announce the casting in the video above. HuffPost reports: Anthony Rapp, who plays Lt. Paul Stamets, made the announcement Saturday at the San Diego Comic-Con during a panel discussion on the show, and dropped another bombshell. Rapp’s onscreen love, he said, will be played by Wilson Cruz, who is best known for his iconic turn as Enrique “Rickie” Vasquez on … Read more

Epic Justice League Trailer

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A 4-minute Justice League trailer dropped at San Diego Comic-Con and brings Batman (Ben Affleck), Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot at the forefront here, following her blockbuster smash solo film), Aquaman (Jason Momoa), The Flash (Ezra Miller), Cyborg (Ray Fisher), and possibly Superman (Henry Cavill) together to face Steppenwolf and the Parademons. Here’s the official synopsis: “Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans … Read more

Magical Boy Basil 2 Kickstarter

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Magical Boy Basil, a cool queer superhero web comic, is starting its kickstarter for issue two. Join the Kickstarter I did the first one of these – it’s a really cool comic. More about it: Magical Boy Basil is a free-to-read webcomic that updates every Friday. It’s an LGBT+ story about a group of undercover teenage magicians that battle monsters in order to maintain the balance of the universe. Magical Boy Basil is created by Jill Marie Hackett (writer) and Rebeckah Murray (artist). Both Rebeckah and Jill graduated from Ringling College of Art and Design in 2010. Magical Boy is … Read more