Check Out Our Exclusive Excerpt From THE FIRST FREEDOM: THE STORY OF OPAL LEE AND JUNETEENTH

Juneteenth has long been an important day for Black Americans in Texas, celebrating freedom and independence. Today, more and more people nationwide are recognizing this important date, largely thanks to the efforts of Opal Lee. This Texas activist, counselor, and retired teacher spent years organizing walks and gathering signatures to make Juneteenth a national holiday. In 2021, her dedication paid off when President Joe Biden signed legislation officially establishing June 19th as a federal holiday. She’s affectionately known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth.”

Marvel Studios Will Reportedly Have NO Super Bowl Ads

According to Deadline’s Anthony D’Alessandro, Marvel Studios won’t be advertising either Spider-Man: Brand New Day or Avengers: Doomsday during the Super Bowl. While both films – with Spider-Man returning July 31st and a new Avengers villain debuting December 18th – seemed likely candidates for a costly Super Bowl ad, it’s not entirely unexpected. Marvel may feel one trailer for Spider-Man and the new Avengers film is enough to generate excitement. They might also release the first trailers later in the year when there’s less competition for attention from other studios.

Meryl Streep Gives Full ICON in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 Trailer

Currently, Meryl Streep’s character, Miranda, doesn’t seem to recognize Andy, or anything else for that matter. It’s unclear if this is a case of temporary memory loss or simply a cold attitude. We’ll have to watch and find out! We’re excited to see anything Meryl Streep does with The Devil Wears Prada 2, and we’re also happy to see Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci returning. You can get a first look at them in the new teaser trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2.

SCREAM 7 TV Spot Shows Ghostface Gunning for Sidney’s Bloodline

Sidney and Gale discuss the new killings, realizing the killer has been planning this for years and is targeting people the same age Sidney was during the first attacks. Meanwhile, we see Ghostface and hear a voice eerily similar to Stu Macher’s, hinting at the trouble to come with the line, “this is gonna be fun.” It’s definitely a scary situation.

A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS Episode 4 Releasing Early to Avoid Super Bowl

HBO is releasing new episodes of two shows earlier than usual this week to avoid competing with the Super Bowl. Normally, new episodes of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and Industry come out on Sunday nights, but this Sunday, February 8th, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks play the championship game. The game starts at 6:30 PM Eastern time and, with the halftime show, is expected to run until at least 10:00 or 10:30 PM – which would clash with the usual release times for both HBO series.

STRANGER THINGS Gets Nostalgic for Itself in TALES FROM ’85 Trailer

The new trailer comes with an official description of Stranger Things: Tales from ’85. It says Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas, and Max are trying to enjoy a normal life with friends and games. However, something scary is stirring beneath the surface of Hawkins, and it might be connected to the Upside Down, Hawkins Lab, or something completely new. This untold story follows the group as they try to uncover the mystery and save their town.

A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS Finally Reveals Its Big Secret

Aerion Targaryen, known as “Brightflame” and the second son of Prince Maekar, reacted violently to a harmless puppet show. He believed a staged dragon death was an act of betrayal and attacked the performers. Unfortunately for him, his youngest brother, Egg, was watching the show and witnessed the entire incident. When Aerion and his guards began the attack, Egg immediately sought help from Ser Duncan. Without hesitation and despite the danger, Ser Duncan intervened after Aerion broke one of the performer’s fingers.

Every GAME OF THRONES Easter Egg In A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS Episode 2

Ser Robyn Rhysling, considered one of the fiercest knights in the Seven Kingdoms, comes from a noble family in the Reach. He lost an eye in a joust against his lord, Leo Tyrell, but continued to fight and ultimately won the competition. Ser Robyn attributes his aggressive fighting style to his devotion to the Warrior, one of the Seven new gods, who embodies strength and courage.

The Story Behind Egg’s Song ‘The Hammer and the Anvil’ in A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS

Let me tell you about the Blackfyres – they were essentially Targaryens born out of wedlock, but with some serious noble bloodlines. It all goes back to King Aegon the Unworthy, who, on his deathbed, decided to make all his illegitimate children legitimate. Fast forward about fifteen years before the famous Tourney at Ashford, and those Blackfyres decided they deserved the Iron Throne and rose up in rebellion against their family.