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News: Harry Potter: 5 Ways Harry Is Like James (& 5 Ways He’s Like Lily)

• October 5, 2021
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Despite only making occasional appearances, Lily and James Potter are vital to the Harry Potter series. It’s their deaths that kickstart the entire plot when their son is the sole survivor of Voldemort’s attack. For better or worse, their memories live on through Harry — and so do their personalities.While he’s constantly reminded of his physical resemblance to his parents, Harry never gets a chance to properly compare how they are and aren’t alike. However, thanks to memories, flashbacks and characters like Remus Lupin, Sirius Black and Albus Dumbledore, it’s clear which traits he inherits from each parent.10 Like James: He’s A Natural RulebreakerHarry pretty much starts breaking school rules the day he stepped into Hogwarts. This isn’t always intentional, as he tells Mrs. Weasley, trouble usually finds him, not the other way around. Regardless, he loses plenty of points for Gryffindor over the course of six years and racks up numerous detentions.This flair for trouble is something he inherited from James. As a Marauder, James was constantly breaking the rules — albeit, often with much more deliberate and crueler intentions than Harry, as evidenced by his treatment of Snape at school. Regardless, both have a reputation for chaos.9 Like Lily: He’d Die For Those He LovesThe Harry Potter series reaches its heroic peak when Harry makes the ultimate sacrifice and hands himself over to Voldemort in Deathly Hallows. This magic ultimately — and unintentionally — gives his friends and allies some protection from the Dark Lord, allowing good to triumph over evil in the Final Battle.It’s a full-circle moment, considering Harry’s story started with a similar choice from his mother. When Voldemort tried to kill an infant Harry, Lily gave her own life to save his. Both share the same courage and selfless nature, thinking nothing of dying if it means sparing those they love.8 Like James: He’s Naturally TalentedPotions, History of Magic, and Divination are all low points in Harry’s academic career, but he isn’t totally without talent. When Harry has the chance to show his strengths, they’re exceptional. He’s a natural at Quidditch, becoming the youngest Seeker in a century, and has an aptitude for Defence Against the Dark Arts that outshines even Hermione.Also on Gryffindor’s house team, multiple characters comment on James’ skill on the Quidditch pitch throughout the series, with Sirius directly comparing them to Harry’s. Harry also has James’ aptitude for defensive wandwork, as James was skilled enough to duel Snape (who had dark magic on his side) and held his own against Voldemort on three separate occasions.7 Like Lily: His Strong Sense Of JusticeFrom the moment Harry rejects Malfoy’s offer of making friends with the right sort of wizards in Sorcerer’s Stone, it’s clear that he has strict morals and expects the same from others. He has a clearcut sense of what’s right and wrong, and won’t hesitate to stand up to those (like Malfoy) who don’t.This habit is something readers of Order of the Phoenix will recognize from “Snape’s Worst Memory.” When James taunts and attacks Snape for the amusement of his friends, Lily publicly calls him out for being a bully. Harry leaves this memory disappointed in his father and definitively on his mother’s side of events, which speaks volumes to his own principles.6 Like James: He Holds A GrudgeDespite the fact Voldemort tries to kill him on a near-yearly basis, Harry considers Malfoy to be his most hated rival. The two are total opposites and Harry hates everything Malfoy represents: his pure-blood mania, arrogance, cruelty, and natural inclination to bully anyone even remotely different.Sometimes this grudge goes too far, as evidenced by Harry’s (completely justified) obsession with Malfoy in Half-Blood Prince. James could attest that this is often the case with his own hatred of Snape — a conflict that mirrors Harry and Malfoy — nearly causing his death. Stubborn just like his son, James maintained this rivalry through his Hogwarts years, regardless.5 Like Lily: He’s SassyBook purists have long lamented the absence of Harry’s sassiness in the movies. Spouting off some of the shadiest burns in all of Harry Potter, book-Harry isn’t as flamboyantly funny as Fred and George, but he is extremely witty and unafraid to use this to his advantage.We never get to see Lily put her own sass into practice, but according to Slughorn, it was a sight to behold. As a student, she was “vivacious” with plenty of “cheeky answers” up her sleeve. It’s just a shame fans never got to see this sassy Potter duo in action.4 Like James: He Puts A Lot Of Faith In His FriendsBeing the infamous Boy Who Lived, Harry could befriend anyone. In the end, he’s close to a small group of people who he’d rather die for than betray. He can’t comprehend anyone feeling any different — when all the evidence points towards one of the Order of the Phoenix selling him out in Deathly Hallows, he refuses to believe it’s possible.As Lupin then points out, his father would feel exactly the same and would have seen mistrusting his friends as the “height of dishonor.” From what fans know about James, this is true. He never doubts Pettigrew’s suitability as Secret Keeper, and this unshakeable trust is what ultimately led to his death.3 Like Lily: His Muggle UpbringingAs the son of a witch and wizard, Harry should never have been raised by Muggles. However, when he was orphaned, he had no other option than to be raised by his aunt and uncle. As a result, he starts Hogwarts with very little understanding of magic and expresses his fears to Ron that this will slow him down.While Lily at least had one magical friend in Snape as a child, as a Muggle-born, she still grew up in a Muggle environment. When Harry sees her in Snape’s memories, she’s just as awed by magic as he was at the age of 11. Of course, the irony of both being newcomers to the wizarding world is that both also ended up saving it.2 Like James: His WealthAfter 10 years in a cupboard under the stairs, Harry discovers he’s both a wizard and heir to a sizeable fortune on the same day. As if a vault full of galleons isn’t already enough to support him, he later inherits money from Sirius too, as well as property, making him one of the richest characters in the entire Harry Potter series.He’s generous with this money, treating Ron and Hermione on a regular basis, just as his father did with his own friends. When Remus struggled financially due to the stigma of his lycanthropy, James also relied on the Potter riches to support him. The Potters have long been a wealthy wizarding family, but neither James nor Harry are too flash with their cash.1 Like Lily: He’s HumbleEven though Harry has more fame and wealth as a child than most people do in a lifetime, it never goes to his head. He’s modest about his achievements, playing down the fact he’s fought Voldemort multiple times, can cast a Patronus, and won the Triwizard Tournament in the first Dumbledore’s Army meeting.It’s tough to imagine James Potter (who is once described as having a head so fat it’s a miracle his broomstick lifts off the ground) handling this kind of attention as well as a teen. Considering Lily is the one who calls him out on it, humility is a trait she values highly, and, thankfully, it was passed on to her son.

Despite only making occasional appearances, Lily and James Potter are vital to the Harry Potter series. It’s their deaths that kickstart the entire plot when their son is the sole survivor of Voldemort’s attack. For better or worse, their memories live on through Harry — and so do their personalities.

While he’s constantly reminded of his physical resemblance to his parents, Harry never gets a chance to properly compare how they are and aren’t alike. However, thanks to memories, flashbacks and characters like Remus Lupin, Sirius Black and Albus Dumbledore, it’s clear which traits he inherits from each parent.

10 Like James: He’s A Natural Rulebreaker

Harry pretty much starts breaking school rules the day he stepped into Hogwarts. This isn’t always intentional, as he tells Mrs. Weasley, trouble usually finds him, not the other way around. Regardless, he loses plenty of points for Gryffindor over the course of six years and racks up numerous detentions.

This flair for trouble is something he inherited from James. As a Marauder, James was constantly breaking the rules — albeit, often with much more deliberate and crueler intentions than Harry, as evidenced by his treatment of Snape at school. Regardless, both have a reputation for chaos.

9 Like Lily: He’d Die For Those He Loves

The Harry Potter series reaches its heroic peak when Harry makes the ultimate sacrifice and hands himself over to Voldemort in Deathly Hallows. This magic ultimately — and unintentionally — gives his friends and allies some protection from the Dark Lord, allowing good to triumph over evil in the Final Battle.

It’s a full-circle moment, considering Harry’s story started with a similar choice from his mother. When Voldemort tried to kill an infant Harry, Lily gave her own life to save his. Both share the same courage and selfless nature, thinking nothing of dying if it means sparing those they love.

8 Like James: He’s Naturally Talented

Potions, History of Magic, and Divination are all low points in Harry’s academic career, but he isn’t totally without talent. When Harry has the chance to show his strengths, they’re exceptional. He’s a natural at Quidditch, becoming the youngest Seeker in a century, and has an aptitude for Defence Against the Dark Arts that outshines even Hermione.

Also on Gryffindor’s house team, multiple characters comment on James’ skill on the Quidditch pitch throughout the series, with Sirius directly comparing them to Harry’s. Harry also has James’ aptitude for defensive wandwork, as James was skilled enough to duel Snape (who had dark magic on his side) and held his own against Voldemort on three separate occasions.

7 Like Lily: His Strong Sense Of Justice

From the moment Harry rejects Malfoy’s offer of making friends with the right sort of wizards in Sorcerer’s Stone, it’s clear that he has strict morals and expects the same from others. He has a clearcut sense of what’s right and wrong, and won’t hesitate to stand up to those (like Malfoy) who don’t.

This habit is something readers of Order of the Phoenix will recognize from “Snape’s Worst Memory.” When James taunts and attacks Snape for the amusement of his friends, Lily publicly calls him out for being a bully. Harry leaves this memory disappointed in his father and definitively on his mother’s side of events, which speaks volumes to his own principles.

6 Like James: He Holds A Grudge

Despite the fact Voldemort tries to kill him on a near-yearly basis, Harry considers Malfoy to be his most hated rival. The two are total opposites and Harry hates everything Malfoy represents: his pure-blood mania, arrogance, cruelty, and natural inclination to bully anyone even remotely different.

Sometimes this grudge goes too far, as evidenced by Harry’s (completely justified) obsession with Malfoy in Half-Blood Prince. James could attest that this is often the case with his own hatred of Snape — a conflict that mirrors Harry and Malfoy — nearly causing his death. Stubborn just like his son, James maintained this rivalry through his Hogwarts years, regardless.

5 Like Lily: He’s Sassy

Book purists have long lamented the absence of Harry’s sassiness in the movies. Spouting off some of the shadiest burns in all of Harry Potter, book-Harry isn’t as flamboyantly funny as Fred and George, but he is extremely witty and unafraid to use this to his advantage.

We never get to see Lily put her own sass into practice, but according to Slughorn, it was a sight to behold. As a student, she was “vivacious” with plenty of “cheeky answers” up her sleeve. It’s just a shame fans never got to see this sassy Potter duo in action.

4 Like James: He Puts A Lot Of Faith In His Friends

Being the infamous Boy Who Lived, Harry could befriend anyone. In the end, he’s close to a small group of people who he’d rather die for than betray. He can’t comprehend anyone feeling any different — when all the evidence points towards one of the Order of the Phoenix selling him out in Deathly Hallows, he refuses to believe it’s possible.

As Lupin then points out, his father would feel exactly the same and would have seen mistrusting his friends as the “height of dishonor.” From what fans know about James, this is true. He never doubts Pettigrew’s suitability as Secret Keeper, and this unshakeable trust is what ultimately led to his death.

3 Like Lily: His Muggle Upbringing

As the son of a witch and wizard, Harry should never have been raised by Muggles. However, when he was orphaned, he had no other option than to be raised by his aunt and uncle. As a result, he starts Hogwarts with very little understanding of magic and expresses his fears to Ron that this will slow him down.

While Lily at least had one magical friend in Snape as a child, as a Muggle-born, she still grew up in a Muggle environment. When Harry sees her in Snape’s memories, she’s just as awed by magic as he was at the age of 11. Of course, the irony of both being newcomers to the wizarding world is that both also ended up saving it.

2 Like James: His Wealth

After 10 years in a cupboard under the stairs, Harry discovers he’s both a wizard and heir to a sizeable fortune on the same day. As if a vault full of galleons isn’t already enough to support him, he later inherits money from Sirius too, as well as property, making him one of the richest characters in the entire Harry Potter series.

He’s generous with this money, treating Ron and Hermione on a regular basis, just as his father did with his own friends. When Remus struggled financially due to the stigma of his lycanthropy, James also relied on the Potter riches to support him. The Potters have long been a wealthy wizarding family, but neither James nor Harry are too flash with their cash.

1 Like Lily: He’s Humble

Even though Harry has more fame and wealth as a child than most people do in a lifetime, it never goes to his head. He’s modest about his achievements, playing down the fact he’s fought Voldemort multiple times, can cast a Patronus, and won the Triwizard Tournament in the first Dumbledore’s Army meeting.

It’s tough to imagine James Potter (who is once described as having a head so fat it’s a miracle his broomstick lifts off the ground) handling this kind of attention as well as a teen. Considering Lily is the one who calls him out on it, humility is a trait she values highly, and, thankfully, it was passed on to her son.

News: Venom’s Symbiote Son Has An Even Creepier New Host

• October 5, 2021
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Warning: contains major spoilers for Extreme Carnage: Omega #1! When it comes to offspring, Venom has sired many. One of his son’s – Sleeper – has a new host and his way of infecting him is one of the creepiest of all the symbiotes. Like his name suggests, this symbiote is a sneaky operator and Hank, his host, has NO idea that he’s infected.Sleeper is Venom’s seventh spawn, following Carnage, Phage, Riot, Lasher, Scream, and Agony. Carnage is the most well-known and the following four were created by the Life Foundation, taking on the organization’s name. Sleeper first appeared in 2018 and doesn’t have the same murderous tendencies as many of his symbiote siblings – though his previous host, the Kree soldier Tel-Kar, may disagree based on the fate he suffered due to Sleeper’s actions – and his own. Sleeper has been living with Eddie and Dylan Brock, but now at Eddie’s urging he has found a new host.Hank is a friend of Eddie’s who was recruited to assist in foiling Carnage’s plan in Marvel’s Extreme Carnage event. Extreme Carnage: Omega has the creative team of Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Manuel Garcia, Guru Efx, and Travis Lanham. Symbiote hysteria is at an all-time high and Hank isn’t too fond of symbiotes. Unfortunately for him, his body is now the host of Sleeper. Even more unfortunate is the fact that he doesn’t know anything about it – Eddie Brock hasn’t told him and it’s already gotten him killed once. His life is taking a turn for the worse, but he isn’t the least bit aware of it – despite having a face-to-face run-in with Riot.When Hank is attacked by Riot and impaled by his appendage, Sleeper takes over his body – giving it time to heal. Sleeper continues taking control of the body for the duration of his mission to stop Carnage. Eventually, Hank wakes up and is none the wiser. He talks to Eddie about the confrontation, stating that he wasn’t very helpful since he was knocked out immediately. As it turns out, he was very helpful as a symbiote host, but he has no memory of his death or his body being used. He doesn’t have a direct connection with Sleeper, making him completely clueless about being a host at all. This will likely lead to numerous problems in the future, as Eddie’s allies point out. After all, having a symbiote in this new era is incredibly dangerous, particularly given Carnage’s latest schemes and symbiote recruitment.According to Eddie, bonding Sleeper to Hank was the right move. It protected him during his encounter with Riot, allowing him to leave. He accepted the risks, but Eddie didn’t want to lose his friend so easily knowing what Carnage’s crew is capable of. While he saved Hank, he has also doomed him to a strange new life with a creepy stowaway. Sleeper is portrayed differently from his symbiote siblings when it comes to their relationships with their hosts.Typically, the symbiotes are seen bonding with their hosts and amplifying their personalities and desires. The symbiotes aid in heroic causes, provide abilities for destructive hosts to cause trouble, and they are often in direct communication with one another. Sleeper isn’t in communication with his host at all. He is literally hiding in Hank’s nervous system, waiting for his next set of instructions from Eddie, while Hank is none the wiser about the brink of death he was placed at. Of all the ways for symbiotes to occupy a host, Venom’s son Sleeper definitely has the creepiest – with no one knowing where he could potentially be at any given time.

Warning: contains major spoilers for Extreme Carnage: Omega #1! 

When it comes to offspring, Venom has sired many. One of his son’s – Sleeper – has a new host and his way of infecting him is one of the creepiest of all the symbiotes. Like his name suggests, this symbiote is a sneaky operator and Hank, his host, has NO idea that he’s infected.

Sleeper is Venom’s seventh spawn, following Carnage, Phage, Riot, Lasher, Scream, and Agony. Carnage is the most well-known and the following four were created by the Life Foundation, taking on the organization’s name. Sleeper first appeared in 2018 and doesn’t have the same murderous tendencies as many of his symbiote siblings – though his previous host, the Kree soldier Tel-Kar, may disagree based on the fate he suffered due to Sleeper’s actions – and his own. Sleeper has been living with Eddie and Dylan Brock, but now at Eddie’s urging he has found a new host.

Hank is a friend of Eddie’s who was recruited to assist in foiling Carnage’s plan in Marvel’s Extreme Carnage event. Extreme Carnage: Omega has the creative team of Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Manuel Garcia, Guru Efx, and Travis Lanham. Symbiote hysteria is at an all-time high and Hank isn’t too fond of symbiotes. Unfortunately for him, his body is now the host of Sleeper. Even more unfortunate is the fact that he doesn’t know anything about it – Eddie Brock hasn’t told him and it’s already gotten him killed once. His life is taking a turn for the worse, but he isn’t the least bit aware of it – despite having a face-to-face run-in with Riot.

When Hank is attacked by Riot and impaled by his appendage, Sleeper takes over his body – giving it time to heal. Sleeper continues taking control of the body for the duration of his mission to stop Carnage. Eventually, Hank wakes up and is none the wiser. He talks to Eddie about the confrontation, stating that he wasn’t very helpful since he was knocked out immediately. As it turns out, he was very helpful as a symbiote host, but he has no memory of his death or his body being used. He doesn’t have a direct connection with Sleeper, making him completely clueless about being a host at all. This will likely lead to numerous problems in the future, as Eddie’s allies point out. After all, having a symbiote in this new era is incredibly dangerous, particularly given Carnage’s latest schemes and symbiote recruitment.

According to Eddie, bonding Sleeper to Hank was the right move. It protected him during his encounter with Riot, allowing him to leave. He accepted the risks, but Eddie didn’t want to lose his friend so easily knowing what Carnage’s crew is capable of. While he saved Hank, he has also doomed him to a strange new life with a creepy stowaway. Sleeper is portrayed differently from his symbiote siblings when it comes to their relationships with their hosts.

Typically, the symbiotes are seen bonding with their hosts and amplifying their personalities and desires. The symbiotes aid in heroic causes, provide abilities for destructive hosts to cause trouble, and they are often in direct communication with one another. Sleeper isn’t in communication with his host at all. He is literally hiding in Hank’s nervous system, waiting for his next set of instructions from Eddie, while Hank is none the wiser about the brink of death he was placed at. Of all the ways for symbiotes to occupy a host, Venom’s son Sleeper definitely has the creepiest – with no one knowing where he could potentially be at any given time.

News: Sex Education: The Best Trait Of Each Main Character

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Sex Education features a large cast of well-rounded characters that have become beloved by the show’s fans. In season 3, the show developed many of the established characters such as Otis and Maeve even further, taking them down some exciting and unexpected paths.The season also intertwined a number of new characters with the existing cast, including villainous head teacher Hope and nonbinary student Cal. While the different people in the show’s world range in likability, each of them is notably three-dimensional and layered in their characterization, and each has one major personality trait that stands out as their best.Ruby is a stereotypical mean girl at the beginning of the series, but she reveals different sides to her personality over time, especially in season 3 when she develops a relationship with Otis and introduces him to her father. The season also shows that Ruby has some insecurities and vulnerabilities, but they don’t overtake her confidence and self-assuredness.Despite her obvious reservations about her relationship with Otis, Ruby tells him that she loves him, and she maintains her confidence even after he rejects her. Over the course of three seasons, Ruby develops into a three-dimensional character, and her fight with Hope in season 3 shows just how confident she really is as she seems unafraid of the consequences of taking on her teacher.Lily is quirky and unique, having a firm interest in the extraterrestrial, and she is one of the best characters in Sex Education. Although she is forced to question her individuality at times, she always seems happiest when she is her true, unfiltered self.Lily is fun-loving and humorous for most of the first two seasons, but she goes on a huge journey in season 3. After she is mocked for her story and publicly humiliated by Hope, she becomes depressed and drastically alters her appearance. By the end of the season, though, Lily returns to her old self. Although her unusual beliefs sometimes lead people to insult her, Lily’s best trait is her individuality.During her relationship with Otis, Ola lets her jealousy get the better of her, and she is particularly hostile toward Maeve. Both she and Otis act quite immaturely when they are forced to move in together, and there are times when Ola seems to belittle her girlfriend Lily’s beliefs. All that being said, Ola shows on several occasions that she is a good listener and a loyal friend.Although Adam is one of the most guarded characters on the show, he opens up to Ola and, in a memorable scene in season 3, he confides in her about his relationship troubles and identity. Many of the students of Moordale have little time for Adam due to his past, but Ola goes out of her way to be there for him and listen to his worries.While Aimee is one of the funniest characters in Sex Education, she is also shown to be extremely caring on several of occasions. Aimee is an amazing friend to Maeve and is always there to advise and help her, even when Maeve doesn’t appreciate it.Although Maeve takes offense to Aimee paying for the school trip for her, it’s clear that Aimee does so to help her friend and because she didn’t want to be without her. Aimee is also supportive of Maeve’s love life and seems to secretly root for her potential relationship with Otis. While it is unclear why Aimee wants to break up with Steve, her struggle to do so and anxiety about hurting his feelings further demonstrate how caring she is.Jackson seems to be a typical high-school athlete at the beginning of the series, but viewers soon discover there is a lot more to him than that. He is extremely driven, but this often comes at the price of his mental health. The more he pushes himself, the worse his anxiety becomes.When things really matter, though, Jackson defends what is right and what he believes in. Eventually, he stands up to his mother for pushing him too hard. Despite their close friendship, he calls Viv out in season 3 for her alliance with Hope and her questionable treatment of Cal. Jackson also stands up to Hope, losing his place as a head boy as a result, showing just how principled he really is.At the beginning of the series, Adam is the school bully, is dating Aimee and has a difficult relationship with his father. It soon becomes apparent that Adam is attracted to Eric, whom he bullies consistently.Adam’s tough exterior seems to be a defense mechanism that he uses to push other people away and hide his own insecurities. Although it takes him some time, he eventually becomes aware of his own flaws and past mistakes, and actively works to improve himself. In season 3, Adam seems aware that he is poor at communication, and he tries to change this to becomes a supportive boyfriend to Eric. These efforts makes their eventual breakup even more upsetting.As a therapist, Jean is nonjudgmental and significantly helps several characters throughout the course of the three seasons. Although she embarrasses Otis at times, it’s clear that she genuinely wants to help and understand her son.In season 3, Jean has some heartwarming scenes with Aimee when she helps her to realize her assault was not her fault and that it is OK for her to have changed as a result of her trauma. Jean is highly compassionate and obviously cares about others, even when they’re not particularly close to her. Even though Jean is featured prominently, she is one of the Sex Education characters who deserved more screen time in season 3.Maeve is heavily guarded and struggles to let people in, which is understandable considering her difficult upbringing. Despite her young age, she is independent and has to be self-sufficient due to often being abandoned by her mother and brother.While she goes through many ups and downs, Maeve is able to bounce back from adversity and keep her head held high. During the course of the series, Maeve has an abortion, calls social services on her mother and is betrayed by several other characters. Yet despite all of her troubles, Maeve is one of the strongest and most resilient characters on the show.Despite often being judged by others, including his own family at times, Eric is comfortable in his own skin and unafraid to express himself. In fact, one of the main points of tension in his relationship with Adam is the latter’s struggle with his own identity. While this tension reveals a lack of understanding from Eric, it also demonstrates how important his identity is to him.Even when faced with bigotry and ignorance, Eric remains relaxed and humorous. He happily explores his own identity, is excited at the prospect of exploring his sexuality and is refreshingly self-assured.Asa Butterfield is one of the most popular cast members from Sex Education, which is unsurprising considering he plays the lead, Otis. The character is often embarrassed by his mother’s profession as a sex therapist, but he puts to use what he overhears from her sessions. He sets up a sex clinic at the school and, in the process, is also able to get closer to his crush, Maeve.Otis can be selfish and cowardly sometimes, but he stays determined to help others. He helps many students at the school with his therapy sessions and also uses his skills to help himself in a number of different ways. Season 3 suggested that Otis may use his self-taught skills to become a professional therapist in the future.

Sex Education features a large cast of well-rounded characters that have become beloved by the show’s fans. In season 3, the show developed many of the established characters such as Otis and Maeve even further, taking them down some exciting and unexpected paths.

The season also intertwined a number of new characters with the existing cast, including villainous head teacher Hope and nonbinary student Cal. While the different people in the show’s world range in likability, each of them is notably three-dimensional and layered in their characterization, and each has one major personality trait that stands out as their best.

Ruby is a stereotypical mean girl at the beginning of the series, but she reveals different sides to her personality over time, especially in season 3 when she develops a relationship with Otis and introduces him to her father. The season also shows that Ruby has some insecurities and vulnerabilities, but they don’t overtake her confidence and self-assuredness.

Despite her obvious reservations about her relationship with Otis, Ruby tells him that she loves him, and she maintains her confidence even after he rejects her. Over the course of three seasons, Ruby develops into a three-dimensional character, and her fight with Hope in season 3 shows just how confident she really is as she seems unafraid of the consequences of taking on her teacher.

Lily is quirky and unique, having a firm interest in the extraterrestrial, and she is one of the best characters in Sex Education. Although she is forced to question her individuality at times, she always seems happiest when she is her true, unfiltered self.

Lily is fun-loving and humorous for most of the first two seasons, but she goes on a huge journey in season 3. After she is mocked for her story and publicly humiliated by Hope, she becomes depressed and drastically alters her appearance. By the end of the season, though, Lily returns to her old self. Although her unusual beliefs sometimes lead people to insult her, Lily’s best trait is her individuality.

During her relationship with Otis, Ola lets her jealousy get the better of her, and she is particularly hostile toward Maeve. Both she and Otis act quite immaturely when they are forced to move in together, and there are times when Ola seems to belittle her girlfriend Lily’s beliefs. All that being said, Ola shows on several occasions that she is a good listener and a loyal friend.

Although Adam is one of the most guarded characters on the show, he opens up to Ola and, in a memorable scene in season 3, he confides in her about his relationship troubles and identity. Many of the students of Moordale have little time for Adam due to his past, but Ola goes out of her way to be there for him and listen to his worries.

While Aimee is one of the funniest characters in Sex Education, she is also shown to be extremely caring on several of occasions. Aimee is an amazing friend to Maeve and is always there to advise and help her, even when Maeve doesn’t appreciate it.

Although Maeve takes offense to Aimee paying for the school trip for her, it’s clear that Aimee does so to help her friend and because she didn’t want to be without her. Aimee is also supportive of Maeve’s love life and seems to secretly root for her potential relationship with Otis. While it is unclear why Aimee wants to break up with Steve, her struggle to do so and anxiety about hurting his feelings further demonstrate how caring she is.

Jackson seems to be a typical high-school athlete at the beginning of the series, but viewers soon discover there is a lot more to him than that. He is extremely driven, but this often comes at the price of his mental health. The more he pushes himself, the worse his anxiety becomes.

When things really matter, though, Jackson defends what is right and what he believes in. Eventually, he stands up to his mother for pushing him too hard. Despite their close friendship, he calls Viv out in season 3 for her alliance with Hope and her questionable treatment of Cal. Jackson also stands up to Hope, losing his place as a head boy as a result, showing just how principled he really is.

At the beginning of the series, Adam is the school bully, is dating Aimee and has a difficult relationship with his father. It soon becomes apparent that Adam is attracted to Eric, whom he bullies consistently.

Adam’s tough exterior seems to be a defense mechanism that he uses to push other people away and hide his own insecurities. Although it takes him some time, he eventually becomes aware of his own flaws and past mistakes, and actively works to improve himself. In season 3, Adam seems aware that he is poor at communication, and he tries to change this to becomes a supportive boyfriend to Eric. These efforts makes their eventual breakup even more upsetting.

As a therapist, Jean is nonjudgmental and significantly helps several characters throughout the course of the three seasons. Although she embarrasses Otis at times, it’s clear that she genuinely wants to help and understand her son.

In season 3, Jean has some heartwarming scenes with Aimee when she helps her to realize her assault was not her fault and that it is OK for her to have changed as a result of her trauma. Jean is highly compassionate and obviously cares about others, even when they’re not particularly close to her. Even though Jean is featured prominently, she is one of the Sex Education characters who deserved more screen time in season 3.

Maeve is heavily guarded and struggles to let people in, which is understandable considering her difficult upbringing. Despite her young age, she is independent and has to be self-sufficient due to often being abandoned by her mother and brother.

While she goes through many ups and downs, Maeve is able to bounce back from adversity and keep her head held high. During the course of the series, Maeve has an abortion, calls social services on her mother and is betrayed by several other characters. Yet despite all of her troubles, Maeve is one of the strongest and most resilient characters on the show.

Despite often being judged by others, including his own family at times, Eric is comfortable in his own skin and unafraid to express himself. In fact, one of the main points of tension in his relationship with Adam is the latter’s struggle with his own identity. While this tension reveals a lack of understanding from Eric, it also demonstrates how important his identity is to him.

Even when faced with bigotry and ignorance, Eric remains relaxed and humorous. He happily explores his own identity, is excited at the prospect of exploring his sexuality and is refreshingly self-assured.

Asa Butterfield is one of the most popular cast members from Sex Education, which is unsurprising considering he plays the lead, Otis. The character is often embarrassed by his mother’s profession as a sex therapist, but he puts to use what he overhears from her sessions. He sets up a sex clinic at the school and, in the process, is also able to get closer to his crush, Maeve.

Otis can be selfish and cowardly sometimes, but he stays determined to help others. He helps many students at the school with his therapy sessions and also uses his skills to help himself in a number of different ways. Season 3 suggested that Otis may use his self-taught skills to become a professional therapist in the future.

News: SEC Chair Dodges Question About Regulatory Status of Bitcoin and Ether

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News: Ghost Recon & Wildlands Fallen Ghosts DLC Are Free For a Limited Time

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Ubisoft is offering freebies to Ghost Recon fans, allowing gamers to claim a free copy of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon, the Wildlands Fallen Ghosts DLC, and Ghost Recon Breakpoint Deep State Adventure. The news comes alongside the reveal of a new free-to-play shooter, expanding the Tom Clancy series once again.The Ghost Recon series is one of Ubisoft’s most popular, beginning with 2001’s Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon. The series’ last entry came with 2019’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint, which was poorly received by players due to microtransactions, a lackluster story, and bugs. This year the franchise celebrates its 20th anniversary with the announcement of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Frontline, which is shaping up to be one of the biggest games in the series to date. Fans will be pitted against each other in huge-scale matches, with PvP gameplay focused on strategy. The game will feature different game modes for players to get stuck into, with registration now open for the Ghost Recon: Frontline closed beta.Related: Ghost Recon Breakpoint Adds Tomb Raider Crossover For 20th AnniversaryAnnouncing the news in a Ubisoft video showcase, the company has confirmed that Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon will be free to download and keep via Ubisoft Connect (PC). Meanwhile, the Wildlands Fallen Ghosts DLC will be available for free for PS4, Xbox, and PC. Finally, Ghost Recon Breakpoint Deep State Adventure will all be available free of charge across PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Stadia. The downloads will be available beginning today, October 5 until October 11. The celebrations will continue next month with three free Breakpoint skins from across the Ghost Recon games. From November 2, fans can redeem three full gear sets: Scott Mitchell from Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, Alicia Diaz from Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon 2, and John Kozak from Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier. Full details and download information can be found on the official Ubisoft website.Watch the showcase on YouTube here.Those who haven’t yet played the original Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon won’t want to miss claiming their free PC copy of the game to experience the very foundations of the series. Unfortunately for console players, it seems Ubisoft has no plans to bring the freebie to PS4 or Xbox One, though the free DLC should go some way in appeasing the blow. It’s worth noting that players will need the Ghost Recon Breakpoint base game to play Deep State Adventure, while the Ghost Recon Wildlands base game is needed to play the Fallen Ghosts DLC.The latest Tom Clancy video update honors the series roots while also offering a fresh look at the upcoming Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Frontline, giving fans a taste of what’s to come from the franchise next. The upcoming release has been in development for three years and is still in early development. It’s hoped the new Tom Clancy game will be able to bring something new to the free-to-play battle royale genre when it launches in the future.Next: Every Non-Splinter Cell Game Sam Fisher Cameos InSource: YouTube/Ubisoft, Ubisoftfrom ScreenRant – Feed https://ift.tt/3BdNKCo https://ift.tt/3DbkAVd

Ubisoft is offering freebies to Ghost Recon fans, allowing gamers to claim a free copy of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon, the Wildlands Fallen Ghosts DLC, and Ghost Recon Breakpoint Deep State Adventure. The news comes alongside the reveal of a new free-to-play shooter, expanding the Tom Clancy series once again.

The Ghost Recon series is one of Ubisoft’s most popular, beginning with 2001’s Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon. The series’ last entry came with 2019’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint, which was poorly received by players due to microtransactions, a lackluster story, and bugs. This year the franchise celebrates its 20th anniversary with the announcement of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Frontline, which is shaping up to be one of the biggest games in the series to date. Fans will be pitted against each other in huge-scale matches, with PvP gameplay focused on strategy. The game will feature different game modes for players to get stuck into, with registration now open for the Ghost Recon: Frontline closed beta.

Related: Ghost Recon Breakpoint Adds Tomb Raider Crossover For 20th Anniversary

Announcing the news in a Ubisoft video showcase, the company has confirmed that Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon will be free to download and keep via Ubisoft Connect (PC). Meanwhile, the Wildlands Fallen Ghosts DLC will be available for free for PS4, Xbox, and PC. Finally, Ghost Recon Breakpoint Deep State Adventure will all be available free of charge across PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Stadia. The downloads will be available beginning today, October 5 until October 11. The celebrations will continue next month with three free Breakpoint skins from across the Ghost Recon games. From November 2, fans can redeem three full gear sets: Scott Mitchell from Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, Alicia Diaz from Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon 2, and John Kozak from Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier. Full details and download information can be found on the official Ubisoft website.

Watch the showcase on YouTube here.

Those who haven’t yet played the original Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon won’t want to miss claiming their free PC copy of the game to experience the very foundations of the series. Unfortunately for console players, it seems Ubisoft has no plans to bring the freebie to PS4 or Xbox One, though the free DLC should go some way in appeasing the blow. It’s worth noting that players will need the Ghost Recon Breakpoint base game to play Deep State Adventure, while the Ghost Recon Wildlands base game is needed to play the Fallen Ghosts DLC.

The latest Tom Clancy video update honors the series roots while also offering a fresh look at the upcoming Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Frontline, giving fans a taste of what’s to come from the franchise next. The upcoming release has been in development for three years and is still in early development. It’s hoped the new Tom Clancy game will be able to bring something new to the free-to-play battle royale genre when it launches in the future.

Next: Every Non-Splinter Cell Game Sam Fisher Cameos In

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News: Star Wars: Visions Understands The Force Better Than The Sequel Trilogy

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Disney+’s Star Wars: Visions told a series of beautifully written and animated Star Wars short films, which, in some cases, understood the Force better than the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Visions exists outside of Star Wars canon, telling nine original, standalone, stories that can reimagine or adhere to established Star Wars lore as they please. The sequels are part of the official and ongoing Star Wars canon universe, which began in 2014 and includes the original six films in addition to the sequel trilogy and spinoff movies. The sequel trilogy films were highly anticipated by new and longtime fans, and while the first film was a crowd-pleaser, the following two were divisive, particularly in regards to their depiction of the Force.In the original trilogy films, the Force was shown to be a fundamental and omnipresent energy field that life creates. While some individuals can have a natural aptitude for using the Force, anybody could learn to use it with training and discipline. The dark side was an addictive and destructive perversion of the Force, which seduced Force users to take a quicker path to power, but ultimately ruined them. Despite the seeming moral absolutes of the Force and its dark side, the original trilogy, especially through Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, told an ethically nuanced and complex story about a son trying to rescue his father from the dark side.Related: Star Wars Can’t Make Gray Jedi Canon (Because It Misunderstands Balance)The prequels expanded on both the story of Vader and the intricacies of the Force, introducing the concept of balance in the Force. While it’s clear that the dark side intrinsically putrefied the natural balance of the Force, the prequels also depicted a Jedi Order that lost their touch with it. The prequel-era Jedi had good intentions, but were corrupt and hindered by outdated and emotionally unhealthy practices, leaving them more vulnerable than ever to the Sith. The Force (nicknamed the “light side” or “good side”) doesn’t need any amount of the dark side to be in balance, it simply needed a better Jedi Order to follow it.The Visions episode “The Village Bride” beautifully and accurately depicts the Force, matching its depiction in the original six films. A Jedi and Order 66 survivor, known simply as “F,” is hiding from the Empire on the planet Keelia, to which her late Jedi Master was connected. The inhabitants of this Outer Rim world have traditional wedding customs that have the bride and groom calling upon a power referred to as “Magina,” which conjures a blue bubble around them. Although none of the Keelia locals are Jedi, “Magina” is their term for the Force, and they use it in simple techniques for their wedding ceremonies.The episode highlights a vital and often forgotten element of the Force: it could technically be used by anybody. The Force exists in all life, and life nourishes it in turn. While most being in the galaxy don’t use the Force, they could if they underwent training and dedicated themselves to learning about it. The sequel trilogy inconsistently addressed this aspect of the Force. In Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the Jakku scavenger, Rey, is built up and characterized to be the descendent of a pivotal character to the saga, but no connection is established by the end. Star Wars: The Last Jedi does a disservice to her character for the sake of subversion by claiming she has no relation to any established characters, but this is retconned in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, which reveals her to be the granddaughter of Darth Sidious.The sequel trilogy’s inconsistency with the Force’s accessibility to everyone is mitigated by Finn’s Force-sensitivity in The Rise of Skywalker, and The Last Jedi lightly depicts the Force’s connection to nature, but not as succinctly as the original Star Wars trilogy, and not nearly as beautifully as “The Village Bride.” The Visions episode succeeds where the sequels couldn’t, and emphasizes the beauty and presence of the Force uniquely, without contradicting what was established in the original six films.Related: Star Wars Reveals The Real Biggest Tragedy Of Darth VaderThe ninth and final episode of Vision, “Akakiri” takes its cues from Akira Kurosawa’s The Hidden Fortress, a film with a profoundly strong influence on A New Hope. “Akakiri” also takes heavy inspiration from the prequel trilogy, depicting a tragic hero who struggles with the allure of the dark side, only to fall to its power in a willing, albeit reluctant and desperate, attempt to save someone he loves. Like the tragic fallen Jedi, Anakin Skywalker, the Jedi Tsubaki is manipulated into a no-win scenario by the Sith Lord Masago, forcing him to make a Faustian bargain to save the dying Princess Misa, but becoming a Sith apprentice in the process.The sequel trilogy, especially The Last Jedi, contradicts the original and prequel trilogy’s depiction of the dark side by making it into one side of a scale, with the “light side” (a nonexistent concept) on the other side. Luke Skywalker refers to balance in the Force as “powerful light, powerful dark,” despite there being no redeeming qualities to the dark side, nor drawbacks to the “light side” in any previous Star Wars film. The Force Awakens seems to mischaracterize the “light side” by having it beckon Kylo Ren away from the dark side, but The Rise of Skywalker fixes this error by revealing it to have been his mother, Leia, trying to bring back her son.Similar to “The Village Bride’s” depiction of the Force, “Akakiri” takes no such liberties with the original six films’ depiction of the dark side, despite its freedom to do so. The dark side is ultimately a trap that warps its users into shells of themselves. The dark side isn’t needed for balance because it intrinsically causes imbalance. Despite the absolutism of the dark side, the original and prequel trilogies proved that moral gray areas can still exist within these boundaries. The sequel trilogy, despite being official canon, didn’t line up with the original six films nearly as well as the non-canon standalone episode of Visions, as far as depictions of the Force go. 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Disney+’s Star Wars: Visions told a series of beautifully written and animated Star Wars short films, which, in some cases, understood the Force better than the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Visions exists outside of Star Wars canon, telling nine original, standalone, stories that can reimagine or adhere to established Star Wars lore as they please. The sequels are part of the official and ongoing Star Wars canon universe, which began in 2014 and includes the original six films in addition to the sequel trilogy and spinoff movies. The sequel trilogy films were highly anticipated by new and longtime fans, and while the first film was a crowd-pleaser, the following two were divisive, particularly in regards to their depiction of the Force.

In the original trilogy films, the Force was shown to be a fundamental and omnipresent energy field that life creates. While some individuals can have a natural aptitude for using the Force, anybody could learn to use it with training and discipline. The dark side was an addictive and destructive perversion of the Force, which seduced Force users to take a quicker path to power, but ultimately ruined them. Despite the seeming moral absolutes of the Force and its dark side, the original trilogy, especially through Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, told an ethically nuanced and complex story about a son trying to rescue his father from the dark side.

Related: Star Wars Can’t Make Gray Jedi Canon (Because It Misunderstands Balance)

The prequels expanded on both the story of Vader and the intricacies of the Force, introducing the concept of balance in the Force. While it’s clear that the dark side intrinsically putrefied the natural balance of the Force, the prequels also depicted a Jedi Order that lost their touch with it. The prequel-era Jedi had good intentions, but were corrupt and hindered by outdated and emotionally unhealthy practices, leaving them more vulnerable than ever to the Sith. The Force (nicknamed the “light side” or “good side”) doesn’t need any amount of the dark side to be in balance, it simply needed a better Jedi Order to follow it.

The Visions episode “The Village Bride” beautifully and accurately depicts the Force, matching its depiction in the original six films. A Jedi and Order 66 survivor, known simply as “F,” is hiding from the Empire on the planet Keelia, to which her late Jedi Master was connected. The inhabitants of this Outer Rim world have traditional wedding customs that have the bride and groom calling upon a power referred to as “Magina,” which conjures a blue bubble around them. Although none of the Keelia locals are Jedi, “Magina” is their term for the Force, and they use it in simple techniques for their wedding ceremonies.

The episode highlights a vital and often forgotten element of the Force: it could technically be used by anybody. The Force exists in all life, and life nourishes it in turn. While most being in the galaxy don’t use the Force, they could if they underwent training and dedicated themselves to learning about it. The sequel trilogy inconsistently addressed this aspect of the Force. In Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the Jakku scavenger, Rey, is built up and characterized to be the descendent of a pivotal character to the saga, but no connection is established by the end. Star Wars: The Last Jedi does a disservice to her character for the sake of subversion by claiming she has no relation to any established characters, but this is retconned in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, which reveals her to be the granddaughter of Darth Sidious.

The sequel trilogy’s inconsistency with the Force’s accessibility to everyone is mitigated by Finn’s Force-sensitivity in The Rise of Skywalker, and The Last Jedi lightly depicts the Force’s connection to nature, but not as succinctly as the original Star Wars trilogy, and not nearly as beautifully as “The Village Bride.” The Visions episode succeeds where the sequels couldn’t, and emphasizes the beauty and presence of the Force uniquely, without contradicting what was established in the original six films.

Related: Star Wars Reveals The Real Biggest Tragedy Of Darth Vader

The ninth and final episode of Vision, “Akakiri” takes its cues from Akira Kurosawa’s The Hidden Fortress, a film with a profoundly strong influence on A New Hope. “Akakiri” also takes heavy inspiration from the prequel trilogy, depicting a tragic hero who struggles with the allure of the dark side, only to fall to its power in a willing, albeit reluctant and desperate, attempt to save someone he loves. Like the tragic fallen Jedi, Anakin Skywalker, the Jedi Tsubaki is manipulated into a no-win scenario by the Sith Lord Masago, forcing him to make a Faustian bargain to save the dying Princess Misa, but becoming a Sith apprentice in the process.

The sequel trilogy, especially The Last Jedi, contradicts the original and prequel trilogy’s depiction of the dark side by making it into one side of a scale, with the “light side” (a nonexistent concept) on the other side. Luke Skywalker refers to balance in the Force as “powerful light, powerful dark,” despite there being no redeeming qualities to the dark side, nor drawbacks to the “light side” in any previous Star Wars film. The Force Awakens seems to mischaracterize the “light side” by having it beckon Kylo Ren away from the dark side, but The Rise of Skywalker fixes this error by revealing it to have been his mother, Leia, trying to bring back her son.

Similar to “The Village Bride’s” depiction of the Force, “Akakiri” takes no such liberties with the original six films’ depiction of the dark side, despite its freedom to do so. The dark side is ultimately a trap that warps its users into shells of themselves. The dark side isn’t needed for balance because it intrinsically causes imbalance. Despite the absolutism of the dark side, the original and prequel trilogies proved that moral gray areas can still exist within these boundaries. The sequel trilogy, despite being official canon, didn’t line up with the original six films nearly as well as the non-canon standalone episode of Visions, as far as depictions of the Force go. The sequel trilogy has plenty of merits, but it simply didn’t understand the Force as well as Star Wars: Visions.

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News: Seinfeld’s Loni Anderson Reference Explained: Who Is She?

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Seinfeld season 1 makes a reference to actress Loni Anderson, but who is she? Despite originally signing off the air in 1998, the classic sitcom has gone on to earn a new generation of fans thanks to syndication. One of the reasons why Seinfeld has endured for so long is because for the most part, the humor and jokes are essentially timeless, putting the characters in situations that are relatable and funny regardless of when the episodes are watched. That’s part of what makes Seinfeld such an influential TV show.Of course, Seinfeld is still a product of the time it was made, meaning some of the pop culture references that landed with 1990s audiences may not resonate as much with younger viewers today. One such example took place early in Seinfeld season 1 in the episode “The Stake Out,” during a scene where Jerry’s parents are bemoaning his current relationship status. Advising their son to not be too particular, Jerry’s father Morty jokingly asks if Jerry is waiting for Loni Anderson. It was a funny line when “The Stake Out” premiered, but may now go over modern viewers’ heads.Related: The Only Seinfeld Episode George Costanza Wasn’t In (& Why)Anderson is an actress who first rose to fame in the 1970s and 1980s, most notably thanks to her role as Jennifer Marlowe on the TV show WKRP in Cincinnati. She was widely compared to the likes of Jayne Mansfield, Marilyn Monroe, and others, making her a sex symbol of the era. Anderson also received critical acclaim for her performances, earning multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations throughout her career. She’s accumulated a number of credits, most recently with the TV show My Sister is So Gay, which wrapped up its run in 2020.When Seinfeld was produced, Anderson was considered an example of the “ideal” woman by media and pop culture, which is why she’s referenced by Jerry’s father. Morty is telling Jerry he can’t sit around and wait for the “perfect” mate because nobody is truly perfect. Even without knowing the specifics of who Anderson was at the time “The Stake Out” aired, the context of the conversation implies she was a popular, attractive celebrity. This also explains why Jerry’s mother mentions Italian actress Sophia Loren during the same sequence. However, knowing the background of Anderson’s career and status helps new viewers discovering Seinfeld for the first time on Netflix understand an arguably more obscure reference (by today’s standards) and elevates the gag.Larry David’s mantra for Seinfeld was “no hugging, no learning,” meaning the show would aim to eschew usual tropes by having the characters never change or learn from their mistakes. The Loni Anderson conversation is actually one of the earliest examples of that approach in action. On the surface, it’s sound dating advice from Jerry’s parents, but Jerry (or anyone in the group, for that matter) never heeds it. Not only was his relationship with Vanessa (his love interest in “The Stake Out”) short-lived, he cycled through a rotating cast of girlfriends over Seinfeld’s nine-season run, sometimes finding the pettiest reason to break up with someone. If only he had listened to his parents, maybe his life would have turned out for the better.Next: Netflix’s Seinfeld Release Repeats Disney+’s Original Simpsons MistakeSeinfeld is now streaming on Netflix.from ScreenRant – Feed https://ift.tt/3Dj5GML https://ift.tt/2Yn3u7K

Seinfeld season 1 makes a reference to actress Loni Anderson, but who is she? Despite originally signing off the air in 1998, the classic sitcom has gone on to earn a new generation of fans thanks to syndication. One of the reasons why Seinfeld has endured for so long is because for the most part, the humor and jokes are essentially timeless, putting the characters in situations that are relatable and funny regardless of when the episodes are watched. That’s part of what makes Seinfeld such an influential TV show.

Of course, Seinfeld is still a product of the time it was made, meaning some of the pop culture references that landed with 1990s audiences may not resonate as much with younger viewers today. One such example took place early in Seinfeld season 1 in the episode “The Stake Out,” during a scene where Jerry’s parents are bemoaning his current relationship status. Advising their son to not be too particular, Jerry’s father Morty jokingly asks if Jerry is waiting for Loni Anderson. It was a funny line when “The Stake Out” premiered, but may now go over modern viewers’ heads.

Related: The Only Seinfeld Episode George Costanza Wasn’t In (& Why)

Anderson is an actress who first rose to fame in the 1970s and 1980s, most notably thanks to her role as Jennifer Marlowe on the TV show WKRP in Cincinnati. She was widely compared to the likes of Jayne Mansfield, Marilyn Monroe, and others, making her a sex symbol of the era. Anderson also received critical acclaim for her performances, earning multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations throughout her career. She’s accumulated a number of credits, most recently with the TV show My Sister is So Gay, which wrapped up its run in 2020.

When Seinfeld was produced, Anderson was considered an example of the “ideal” woman by media and pop culture, which is why she’s referenced by Jerry’s father. Morty is telling Jerry he can’t sit around and wait for the “perfect” mate because nobody is truly perfect. Even without knowing the specifics of who Anderson was at the time “The Stake Out” aired, the context of the conversation implies she was a popular, attractive celebrity. This also explains why Jerry’s mother mentions Italian actress Sophia Loren during the same sequence. However, knowing the background of Anderson’s career and status helps new viewers discovering Seinfeld for the first time on Netflix understand an arguably more obscure reference (by today’s standards) and elevates the gag.

Larry David’s mantra for Seinfeld was “no hugging, no learning,” meaning the show would aim to eschew usual tropes by having the characters never change or learn from their mistakes. The Loni Anderson conversation is actually one of the earliest examples of that approach in action. On the surface, it’s sound dating advice from Jerry’s parents, but Jerry (or anyone in the group, for that matter) never heeds it. Not only was his relationship with Vanessa (his love interest in “The Stake Out”) short-lived, he cycled through a rotating cast of girlfriends over Seinfeld’s nine-season run, sometimes finding the pettiest reason to break up with someone. If only he had listened to his parents, maybe his life would have turned out for the better.

Next: Netflix’s Seinfeld Release Repeats Disney+’s Original Simpsons Mistake

Seinfeld is now streaming on Netflix.

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News: Apple Watch Series 7 Pre-Orders: Where & When To Order One

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Apple recently announced that its new Apple Watch Series 7 will be available to pre-order soon and there is reason to believe that it could sell out quickly, due to short supplies. The Apple Watch Series 7 features a bigger display than ever and, with a faster processor and swipe keyboard, it’s the best version of a smartwatch to come from the company to date.Earlier rumors that Apple Watch orders might be delayed were proven true as Apple announced its new wearable nearly one a month ago, but only recently shared when it will become available to order. These same production delays could mean that there hasn’t been enough time for a full shipment. While leaks about a new flat-edged design were way off base, at least this year, the Series 7 does have a significant design change. The front crystal is rounder, which provides greater structural strength, in the same way that a domed roof in a stadium can span greater distances and support more weight.Related: Apple Watch Series 7 Vs. Watch Series 6: Is It Worth Upgrading?Apple has confirmed that the Apple Watch Series 7 will soon be available to buy with pre-orders starting at 5 a.m. Pacific Time (8 a.m. Eastern) on Friday, October 8, 2021. The latest smartwatch from Apple will appear in stores one week later, October 15. The suggestion that quantities will be limited has been backed by a recent Tweet from Jon Prosser. Either way, Apple’s website should be the best place to check first thing in the morning. Prices start at $399 for the Wi-Fi model and cellular capability adds an extra $100 to the cost. However, Apple gives $100 back when activating with T-Mobile/Sprint or Verizon and ordering through Apple’s website or an Apple retail store.Since Apple Watch Series 7 is likely to sell out quickly, Apple will be the best place to check, but Best Buy and B&H Photo tend to get Apple products in stock and ship quickly as well, sometimes matching Apple’s own delivery date. Also, third-party websites sometimes provide extra incentives to buy with them. For example, Best Buy usually bundles a six-month Fitness+ subscription with the purchase of an Apple Watch and that appears to hold true this year. The Apple Watch Series 7 is already listed on the website, a 45 mm model with gold-tone stainless steel case and Milanese loop. Shown as coming soon, the page listing does highlight the six-month Fitness+ bundle.If the Apple Watch does sell out online quickly, there will probably still be some available on eBay albeit with significant markups. Alternatively, visiting a retail store on October 15 will provide another opportunity to pick up the new, larger, and more durable Apple Watch Series 7.Next: Apple Watch Series 7 Unveiled With Larger Display, Faster Charging, & MoreSource: Applefrom ScreenRant – Feed https://ift.tt/3a80j6v https://ift.tt/3adeHKJ

Apple recently announced that its new Apple Watch Series 7 will be available to pre-order soon and there is reason to believe that it could sell out quickly, due to short supplies. The Apple Watch Series 7 features a bigger display than ever and, with a faster processor and swipe keyboard, it’s the best version of a smartwatch to come from the company to date.

Earlier rumors that Apple Watch orders might be delayed were proven true as Apple announced its new wearable nearly one a month ago, but only recently shared when it will become available to order. These same production delays could mean that there hasn’t been enough time for a full shipment. While leaks about a new flat-edged design were way off base, at least this year, the Series 7 does have a significant design change. The front crystal is rounder, which provides greater structural strength, in the same way that a domed roof in a stadium can span greater distances and support more weight.

Related: Apple Watch Series 7 Vs. Watch Series 6: Is It Worth Upgrading?

Apple has confirmed that the Apple Watch Series 7 will soon be available to buy with pre-orders starting at 5 a.m. Pacific Time (8 a.m. Eastern) on Friday, October 8, 2021. The latest smartwatch from Apple will appear in stores one week later, October 15. The suggestion that quantities will be limited has been backed by a recent Tweet from Jon Prosser. Either way, Apple’s website should be the best place to check first thing in the morning. Prices start at $399 for the Wi-Fi model and cellular capability adds an extra $100 to the cost. However, Apple gives $100 back when activating with T-Mobile/Sprint or Verizon and ordering through Apple’s website or an Apple retail store.

Since Apple Watch Series 7 is likely to sell out quickly, Apple will be the best place to check, but Best Buy and B&H Photo tend to get Apple products in stock and ship quickly as well, sometimes matching Apple’s own delivery date. Also, third-party websites sometimes provide extra incentives to buy with them. For example, Best Buy usually bundles a six-month Fitness+ subscription with the purchase of an Apple Watch and that appears to hold true this year. The Apple Watch Series 7 is already listed on the website, a 45 mm model with gold-tone stainless steel case and Milanese loop. Shown as coming soon, the page listing does highlight the six-month Fitness+ bundle.

If the Apple Watch does sell out online quickly, there will probably still be some available on eBay albeit with significant markups. Alternatively, visiting a retail store on October 15 will provide another opportunity to pick up the new, larger, and more durable Apple Watch Series 7.

Next: Apple Watch Series 7 Unveiled With Larger Display, Faster Charging, & More

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News: Will Smith Is Venus & Serena Williams’ Loving Father In King Richard Poster

• October 5, 2021
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In a new poster for the upcoming biopic King Richard, Will Smith is in the spotlight as Richard Williams, the father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams. The Hollywood legend, 53, is set to play the loving father turned tennis coach who raised his two daughters to become World champions from a very young age. In a long and dedicated career, Richard Williams’ daughters went on to win a combined 150 titles under his leadership, including Wimbledon, US Open, and even Olympic Gold Medals. King Richard is set to follow Mr. Williams as he aspires and succeeds in turning the two sisters from Compton-born novices to world-famous athletes.The 2021 film will star Smith in the title role, with reports suggesting he was paid at least 40 million dollars, alongside supporting cast members including The Punisher star Jon Bernthal and American Horror Story’s Dylan McDermott. Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, King Richard is set to have quite a bit of awards buzz around it, as many inspirational biopics often do. Green reunites with lead actor Will Smith, having directed the 2018 Netflix documentary series Amend: The Fight For America, which Smith hosted. As well as Amend, Green also directed three episodes of the popular British crime series Top Boy, and his feature film debut Monsters and Men starred John David Washington and was received well by critics in 2019.Related: 2021’s Highest Paid Movie Stars RevealedIn the Empire exclusive poster, seen below, Smith takes center stage as the lead role, closely embracing his two daughters Venus and Serena (played by young actresses Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton). The poster highlights both the loving-family dynamic and the importance of coaching, with Venus seen holding her tennis racket. The tagline reads “Venus, Serena and a plan for greatness,” outlining the movie’s focus on the Williams family’s aspired, planned, and achieved success.The film is set to be an accurate and personal account of the life of the tennis star sisters, with both Serena and Venus Williams listed as executive producers on the picture. Alongside them, Smith’s wife and fellow acting star Jada Pinkett-Smith and Will Smith himself, who also doubles up as a producer. The whole project, like the story it’s telling, is a close-knit family affair. The emotionally charged plot is sure to be compelling viewing in this busy Fall season for cinema audiences, who will be eager to know the truth about the lesser-known hero that is Richard Williams.Set to be released in cinemas across the world this November, as well as streaming on HBO Max in the US, King Richard is a much-anticipated drama, with award nominations almost certainly on the cards. For critics and enthusiasts, the film is set to premiere at festivals later this month, first opening at BFI London Film Festival in the UK on October 15th, then later at Chicago International Festival on October 24th.Next: Every Fall 2021 Movie & TV Show Coming To HBO MaxSource: Empirefrom ScreenRant – Feed https://ift.tt/3A9dC0R https://ift.tt/3a9G6gz

In a new poster for the upcoming biopic King Richard, Will Smith is in the spotlight as Richard Williams, the father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams. The Hollywood legend, 53, is set to play the loving father turned tennis coach who raised his two daughters to become World champions from a very young age. In a long and dedicated career, Richard Williams’ daughters went on to win a combined 150 titles under his leadership, including Wimbledon, US Open, and even Olympic Gold Medals. King Richard is set to follow Mr. Williams as he aspires and succeeds in turning the two sisters from Compton-born novices to world-famous athletes.

The 2021 film will star Smith in the title role, with reports suggesting he was paid at least 40 million dollars, alongside supporting cast members including The Punisher star Jon Bernthal and American Horror Story’s Dylan McDermott. Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, King Richard is set to have quite a bit of awards buzz around it, as many inspirational biopics often do. Green reunites with lead actor Will Smith, having directed the 2018 Netflix documentary series Amend: The Fight For America, which Smith hosted. As well as Amend, Green also directed three episodes of the popular British crime series Top Boy, and his feature film debut Monsters and Men starred John David Washington and was received well by critics in 2019.

Related: 2021’s Highest Paid Movie Stars Revealed

In the Empire exclusive poster, seen below, Smith takes center stage as the lead role, closely embracing his two daughters Venus and Serena (played by young actresses Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton). The poster highlights both the loving-family dynamic and the importance of coaching, with Venus seen holding her tennis racket. The tagline reads “Venus, Serena and a plan for greatness,” outlining the movie’s focus on the Williams family’s aspired, planned, and achieved success.

The film is set to be an accurate and personal account of the life of the tennis star sisters, with both Serena and Venus Williams listed as executive producers on the picture. Alongside them, Smith’s wife and fellow acting star Jada Pinkett-Smith and Will Smith himself, who also doubles up as a producer. The whole project, like the story it’s telling, is a close-knit family affair. The emotionally charged plot is sure to be compelling viewing in this busy Fall season for cinema audiences, who will be eager to know the truth about the lesser-known hero that is Richard Williams.

Set to be released in cinemas across the world this November, as well as streaming on HBO Max in the US, King Richard is a much-anticipated drama, with award nominations almost certainly on the cards. For critics and enthusiasts, the film is set to premiere at festivals later this month, first opening at BFI London Film Festival in the UK on October 15th, then later at Chicago International Festival on October 24th.

Next: Every Fall 2021 Movie & TV Show Coming To HBO Max

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News: 90 Day Fiancé: Natalie & Big Ed Confirmed For The Single Life Season 2

• October 5, 2021
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Natalie Mordovtseva and Big Ed Brown will be starring in the 90 Day Fiancé spinoff 90 Day: The Single Life with other confirmed cast members Stephanie Matto, Debbie Johnson, and Syngin Colchester. Seven singles are supposed to be a part of the Discovery+ show, including the two unannounced names from different 90 Day Fiancé relationships that spark a romance after having broken up with their respective American exes. Meanwhile, the addition of Big Ed, now engaged to former girlfriend Liz Woods and Natalie, who’s been spotted with a mystery man after separating from Mike Youngquist, isn’t really a surprise to fans following their recent antics.YouTuber Stephanie was the first name that was officially revealed. Stephanie, often accused of faking her bisexuality, confessed she’ll be dating both men and women on The Single Life. Colt Johnson’s mother, Debbie, was perhaps the most shocking person on the list. The Las Vegas resident is back in the dating game 13 years after she lost Colt’s father to an apparent heart attack. South African man Syngin and his wife Tania Maduro kept going around in circles with their relationship status. However, fans have heard rumors of their breakup and him having a new girlfriend. But Syngin’s name was announced by 90 Day Fiancé not too long after Tania finally confirmed their split. The 90 Day Fiancé season 7 couple Tania and Syngin still appear to be good friends, but the same cannot be said about Natalie and Mike. Ukrainian actress Natalie has been accused of acting thirsty on social media after Mike went official with his girlfriend Marcia “Brazil” Alves.Related: 90 Day Fiancé: Big Ed Shows Off Weight Loss After Liz ReconciliationAccording to Us Weekly, Natalie and Ed will be joining the show for season 2. Natalie is already busy looking for a new man in Florida, and it looks like fans of the show will possibly be able to watch that unfold in the upcoming season. Giving Natalie company is Big Ed, whose notorious relationship with Rosemarie “Rose” Vega on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days season 4 made him infamous worldwide as his problematic behavior came to the surface.Following his messy relationship with Rose, Big Ed tried to woo another younger woman Liz on 90 Day: The Single Life season 1. Big Ed ended up treating Liz just as poorly, and a leaked phone call with the restaurant manager also showcased him calling her many nasty things. Fans wanted to see no more of Big Ed on their screens, and yet, his surprise engagement to Liz hinted at him getting a new 90 Day Fiancé stint. Us Weekly states that on 90 Day: The Single Life season 2, Big Ed tries new things and is ready to travel the world to find his soulmate.Whether Big Ed stays engaged to Liz or continues his streak of toxic relationships is what fans will find out when 90 Day: The Single Life premieres on Friday, November 12 on Discovery+. Season 1 was a surprise hit that fans preferred watching over 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? season 6. It featured Big Ed, Colt, Danielle Mullins, Brittany Banks, Fernanda Flores, and Molly Hopkins. Apart from Big Ed, Colt and Molly are still with their partners from the show. Fans are now eagerly wanting to know if the likes of Natalie, Syngin, Debbie, and the two mystery singles happen to find true love or if they gift the 90 Day Fiancé franchise more trainwreck relationships.Next: 90 Day Fiancé’s Natalie Reveals Her Acting Role In New Music VideoSource: Us Weeklyfrom ScreenRant – Feed https://ift.tt/3BqUPiY https://ift.tt/3laVgsf

Natalie Mordovtseva and Big Ed Brown will be starring in the 90 Day Fiancé spinoff 90 Day: The Single Life with other confirmed cast members Stephanie Matto, Debbie Johnson, and Syngin Colchester. Seven singles are supposed to be a part of the Discovery+ show, including the two unannounced names from different 90 Day Fiancé relationships that spark a romance after having broken up with their respective American exes. Meanwhile, the addition of Big Ed, now engaged to former girlfriend Liz Woods and Natalie, who’s been spotted with a mystery man after separating from Mike Youngquist, isn’t really a surprise to fans following their recent antics.

YouTuber Stephanie was the first name that was officially revealed. Stephanie, often accused of faking her bisexuality, confessed she’ll be dating both men and women on The Single Life. Colt Johnson’s mother, Debbie, was perhaps the most shocking person on the list. The Las Vegas resident is back in the dating game 13 years after she lost Colt’s father to an apparent heart attack. South African man Syngin and his wife Tania Maduro kept going around in circles with their relationship status. However, fans have heard rumors of their breakup and him having a new girlfriend. But Syngin’s name was announced by 90 Day Fiancé not too long after Tania finally confirmed their split. The 90 Day Fiancé season 7 couple Tania and Syngin still appear to be good friends, but the same cannot be said about Natalie and Mike. Ukrainian actress Natalie has been accused of acting thirsty on social media after Mike went official with his girlfriend Marcia “Brazil” Alves.

Related: 90 Day Fiancé: Big Ed Shows Off Weight Loss After Liz Reconciliation

According to Us Weekly, Natalie and Ed will be joining the show for season 2. Natalie is already busy looking for a new man in Florida, and it looks like fans of the show will possibly be able to watch that unfold in the upcoming season. Giving Natalie company is Big Ed, whose notorious relationship with Rosemarie “Rose” Vega on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days season 4 made him infamous worldwide as his problematic behavior came to the surface.

Following his messy relationship with Rose, Big Ed tried to woo another younger woman Liz on 90 Day: The Single Life season 1. Big Ed ended up treating Liz just as poorly, and a leaked phone call with the restaurant manager also showcased him calling her many nasty things. Fans wanted to see no more of Big Ed on their screens, and yet, his surprise engagement to Liz hinted at him getting a new 90 Day Fiancé stint. Us Weekly states that on 90 Day: The Single Life season 2, Big Ed tries new things and is ready to travel the world to find his soulmate.

Whether Big Ed stays engaged to Liz or continues his streak of toxic relationships is what fans will find out when 90 Day: The Single Life premieres on Friday, November 12 on Discovery+. Season 1 was a surprise hit that fans preferred watching over 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? season 6. It featured Big Ed, Colt, Danielle Mullins, Brittany Banks, Fernanda Flores, and Molly Hopkins. Apart from Big Ed, Colt and Molly are still with their partners from the show. Fans are now eagerly wanting to know if the likes of Natalie, Syngin, Debbie, and the two mystery singles happen to find true love or if they gift the 90 Day Fiancé franchise more trainwreck relationships.

Next: 90 Day Fiancé’s Natalie Reveals Her Acting Role In New Music Video

Source: Us Weekly

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