When there are no good boys available‚ what’s a (seemingly straight) girl to do? Pine over a lovely dead guy in a graveyard‚ obviously. For most young goths‚ such pining is the end of the romantic line: dead guys gonna stay dead. But in Lisa Frankenstein‚ the sweet‚ decayed corpse gets reanimated (via lightning and/or a tanning bed)‚ and young Lisa (Kathryn Newton) gets her heart’s desire. Then it’s time to do some murder‚ obviously. Here’s the synopsis: A coming of RAGE love story from acclaimed writer Diablo Cody (Jennifer’s Body) about a misunderstood teenager and her high school crush‚ who happens to be a handsome corpse. After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life‚ the two embark on a murderous journey to find love‚ happiness… and a few missing body parts along the way. Cody clearly knows a thing or two about teen girls doing murders; it would be hard to be as excited about this film were it from any other writer. The movie is the directorial debut of Zelda Williams‚ and clearly the costume designer (Meagan McLaughlin)‚ music supervisor (Garrett McElver)‚ and production designer (Mark Worthington) deserve kudos here as well: The over-the-top ’80s vibe is chaotic perfection‚ from Lisa’s gothy Madonna-esque getup and blue eyeshadow to her bedroom decor and the song choices. Lisa’s moldering object of affection is played by Cole Sprouse‚ who doesn’t utter a single word in this trailer‚ just grunts affectionately. Who could ask for more? Lisa Frankenstein is in theaters February 9th.

Teo never thought he could be a hero. Now‚ he doesn’t have a choice. Author Aiden Thomas returns to the world of The Sunbearer Trials in Celestial Monsters—publishing September 3‚ 2024 with Feiwel &; Friends. We’re thrilled to share the cover below‚ plus an interview with the author! New York Times-bestselling author Aiden Thomas returns to the beloved world of The Sunbearer Trials in Celestial Monsters‚ a heart-stopping duology finale‚ in which Teo‚ Aurelio‚ and Niya must battle the Obsidian gods in order to return Sol to the sky. Teo never thought he could be a hero. Now‚ he doesn’t have a choice. The chaos and destruction wreaking havoc on Reino del Sol is all his fault. After all‚ it was his refusal to sacrifice a fellow semidiose during the Sunbearer Trials that released the Obsidian gods from their prison. With the world plunged into perpetual night‚ Teo‚ Aurelio and Niya journey to the dark wilderness of Los Restos‚ battling vicious monsters while dealing with guilt‚ trauma‚ and a (very distracting) burgeoning romance between Teo and Aurelio. Once more racing against the clock‚ the trio are determined to rescue the captured semidioses and retrieve the Sol Stone. With it‚ Sol and their protective light can return and order can be restored. Now the future of the whole world is in their hands. Buy Celestial Monsters from: Cover art by Mars Lauderbaugh Aiden Thomas is a trans‚ Latinx‚ New York Times Bestselling Author with an MFA in Creative Writing from Mills College. Originally from Oakland‚ California‚ they now make their home in Portland‚ OR. Aiden is notorious for not being able to guess the endings of books and movies‚ and organizes their bookshelves by color. ***   In anticipation of the finale to the Sunbearer duology‚ author Aiden Thomas spoke with Maya Gittelman for Tor.com: Maya Gittelman: What was the most challenging aspect of writing your first sequel? What was the most fun? Aiden Thomas: Oh my gosh‚ writing this sequel was SO HARD! Before I started‚ my editor‚ Holly‚ warned me that‚ “Sequels are either really easy‚ or really hard!” It was definitely the latter! The worst part was when I would come up with REALLY COOL ideas or details for something‚ but it’s something that happened in The Sunbearer Trials. They don’t let you go back and make changes to the first book after it’s published! It’s so rude! High Fantasy is just such a challenge‚ but it was really fun to already have my main characters established because I don’t really need to introduce them to readers again. That means I got to focus on just having fun with them! Dialogue was easy to write because their voices are so familiar to me. I also really loved coming up with the new cities and destinations that Teo‚ Aurelio and Niya visit in the sequel! MG: As a sequel‚ how would you characterize the tone in Celestial Monsters versus book one—ie angrier‚ funnier‚ more romantic? I feel like in The Sunbearer Trials‚ the tone was really happy go lucky for a bit‚ until things started getting really dark in the third act and Teo really starts seeing the Trials for what they are. There’s going to be a lot of anger and perilous situations (“Monsters” isn’t in the title for nothing!) but I’m happy to report that Celestial Monsters has more romance and yearning that I think readers are gonna LOVE! And there’s some surprises I’m trying to keep secret until readers have the book in their hands… MG: In The Sunbearer Trials‚ Teo comes to question so much in his world‚ from government to faith to the people he can trust—at the same time‚ his friendships and sense of self emerge even stronger. What sort of challenges will he confront in Celestial Monsters? Teo really busted his butt in The Sunbearer Trials to keep the people he cares about safe‚ and to really show Reino del Sol and the Gold gods that Jades—and himself—are worthy of being not only the Sunbearer‚ but Heroes. But now that he’s been named the Sunbearer‚ the world is falling apart. Teo has the literal weight of the world on his shoulders going into Celestial Monsters. Getting a fancy title and proving himself to everyone else doesn’t matter. What matters now is stopping the Obsidians and somehow fixing this unsustainable society that’s only been surviving on the deaths of semidioses children. It’s not an overnight fix‚ and it’s not something Teo can—or even knows how—to fix on his own. MG: In the midst of world-shaking turmoil‚ you always anchor the plot with magnetic character dynamics. How do you balance humor‚ growth‚ and relationships with such high-stakes action? When I was younger‚ I really hated reading because I was always getting serious contemporary and “problem” novels shoved at me‚ and I thought they were too sad and distressing! I didn’t see any fun in reading those sorts of books until I discovered “Howl’s Moving Castle”. I learned that I could handle books that addressed heavy topics if there was a balance of magic and humor to soften the blow. There’s going to be a lot more danger in the sequel‚ and we’re going to be hitting some heavy topics‚ but I made a point to also have (hopefully!) a lot of funny parts to break the tension. Whenever things get really sad or fraught‚ I like to ease the tension with a joke so readers aren’t too bummed out to wade through the rest of the story with me. MG: Much of the worldbuilding centers around lineage and legacy: the dioses‚ their descendants‚ the divisions of Gold‚ Jade‚ Obsidian. As Teo and his crew confront the enormity of their tasks in Celestial Monsters‚ how does their position as semidioses serve to complicate their mission? What conflicts will they encounter as they work to upend tradition and long-established systems of power—the very systems that maintain everything they’ve known‚ the very systems that revere some of their beloved parents? AT: Teo‚ Niya and Aurelio are going through a LOT in Celestial Monsters‚ and a big part of it is how they fit and function within society. Niya‚ Aurelio and even Teo have been raised within the very structured world of the dioses. Niya is realizing the mortality of her best friend while struggling to see her worth if she isn’t physically strong‚ Aurelio doesn’t want to be a Hero but he feels duty-bound to his mom and his sister‚ and then Teo just wants to burn the whole thing to the ground. In Celestial Monsters‚ the trio see and experience how people live outside of the dioses’s jurisdiction. It’s seeing how other communities come together and work without the aid of the Golds that really helps all three—but especially Teo—see the major problems with Reino del Sol‚ and ways they could make it better. The world outside of this structure is new to Teo‚ and not everyone sees the Golds with the same reverence as those living within the cities. MG: The world of The Sunbearer Trials is richly and intentionally queer- and trans-normative. Establishing this baseline allows for deeper explorations of the many manifestations of trans experience and queer community. Can we expect more queer joy and gender exploration in book two? AT: Absolutely!! There’s going to be discussions about gender identity and expression‚ new queer characters introduced‚ and “found family” communities. There’s also going to be on-screen romances that grow and blossom over the course of the book‚ too! MG: Spoilerlessly‚ can you tease the most cathartic scene to write in book two? AT: This is SUCH A HARD QUESTION because of spoilers! A big themes in my books is parents apologizing to their kids‚ and there’s a poignant example of it in the third act of Celestial Monsters. I always thought that authors saying they cry when they write their own books is cheesy‚ but when I went to edit that scene‚ I started to tear up. I was like “WHAT IS HAPPENING?! THIS CAN’T BE MAKING ME CRY!” Don’t worry‚ I brought it up with my therapist haha MG: Who would you want your godly parent to be? AT: Diosa Amor! I love her and Dezi so much‚ and I’d love to be able to magically make people feel happy and warm and loved by just touching their arm. Getting guaranteed laughs when I make bad jokes would also be great! MG: If Yadriel and Julian lived in Reino del Sol‚ who would their godly parents be? AT: If Fantasma was interested in having kids (she isn’t)‚ I think Yadriel would 100% be her son! Not just because of her connection to death and the afterlife‚ but also because of Yadriel’s want to help others and his affinity for peace and quiet. For Julian‚ I think a lot of folks would probably label him as a Son of Lumbre because of his fiery spirit‚ but he’d 100% be one of Dios Tormentoso’s kids! Julian is a hurricane shoved into a boy’s body‚ and the way he goes from angry to joyful is a Tormentoso trait (also‚ it’d be HILARIOUS to see Julian and Atzi as siblings!). MG: What would you like young queer readers‚ especially queer trans readers of color‚ to take away from the duology as a whole? AT: I can’t tell you how empowering it was to create a world where the intersections of my identity are celebrated‚ and even revered. I think it’s wild that inclusivity is still such a rare thing to find in fantasy worlds—there’s this idea that high fantasy needs to be “historically accurate” and have all these Western biases and bigotry about gender and sexuality. I created this world for me and my community and my friends‚ and the characters within really reflect that. Queer folks have been here the whole time‚ and we deserve our own fantasy worlds‚ too. We are powerful‚ we are divine‚ we are heroes‚ and I want queer and BIPOC readers to feel that when they read Celestial Monsters. You’ll find your power‚ and your place in the world‚ and your people‚ by staying true to yourself.

Many Guardians enjoy using their shiny new Wish Keeper Exotic Bows‚ but they have potential yet to be unleashed. Exotic weapons are always better with their Catalyst‚ and if you want it‚ you’ll need to find Constellation Lock. Here’s how to find the Celestial Anomaly location for Constellation Lock in Destiny 2. Related: Is Destiny 2 worth getting into in 2024? Answered Where is the Celestial Anomaly for Constellation Lock? Image: PC Invasion To quickly reach the Celestial Anomaly‚ travel to the Divalian Mists in the Dreaming City. Hop on your Sparrow and ride north toward the red circle in the picture above. When you reach the cliffside‚ head into the cavern to your left. You’ll have to make some of the journey on foot as there are a few gaps to jump over. Image: PC Invasion You will then arrive at Spine of Keres. This is the zone where you will find the Celestial Anomaly and it isn’t named on your map...

Apex Legends is getting its first-ever crossover and it’s with Final Fantasy VII. As someone who’s only a fan of Final Fantasy through Kingdom Hearts‚ I gotta say the Apex Legends Final Fantasy skins look phenomenal! Apex Legends: Which legends get Final Fantasy VII skins? There are 36 Final Fantasy VII cosmetics to collect during the Apex Legends Final Fantasy VII crossover event‚ but there are only six iconic legend skins. Though these six Final Fantasy skins will come to the Item Shop sometime after the event‚ there’s no telling when‚ so I recommend jumping on these skins while they’re available‚ especially if you love Final Fantasy VII. Related: Apex Legends: How to merge accounts for Cross Progression Here are the legends in Apex Legends that are getting Final Fantasy VII skins. Peep the image slideshow below to see all the skins for yourself! Wraith – Tifa Crypto – Cloud Horizon – Aerith New Castle ?...

Although many LEGO Fortnite players are loving the game‚ there are some fans online upset that a promotional image included items not at all in the game. In Fortnite‚ one of the promotional images to can see advertising LEGO Fortnite includes a ton of interesting things that aren’t in the game‚ so what gives? A promotional image for LEGO Fortnite includes never-before seen items In this Reddit post on the LEGO Fortnite subreddit‚ the user “JATennnnn” posted this image. Now a ton of other LEGO Fortnite fans are rightfully upset that this promotional image included items that are not in the game..at least not yet. Anyone else upset we didn’t get half of the things in this picture? byu/JATennnnn inLEGOfortnite You can see plenty of items that aren’t available to build or find in LEGO Fortnite. There are paths‚ food stands‚ windmills‚ and probably more if your eyes are sharp enough. None of these items or builds are i...

While not as flashy or popular as its dark counterpart‚ Stasis offers Guardians a unique way to approach fights‚ regardless of class. There are several ways to utilize Stasis‚ so here’s my pick for the Best Destiny 2 Stasis Hunter build: PvP and PvE. Related: How to get the Navigator in Destiny 2 Best PvE Stasis Hunter build in Destiny 2 Stasis Hunters can employ a few builds for PvE‚ but I have the most success when utilizing Duskfield grenades. These throwables have a ton of utility and are viable for endgame content. Our build is focused on the Exotic Renewal Grasps‚ as they enhance the power of the Duskfield grenades. Image: PC Invasion Best PvE Stasis Hunter Aspects and Fragments  Aspects Touch of Winter – Your Glacier‚ Duskfield‚ and Coldsnap grenades have enhanced functionality. Glacier Grenade: Adds a Stasis crystal and changes formation. Duskfield Grenade: Increases slow-field size and forms a small Stasis cryst...

In Part 2 of our conversation with Wizard founder‚ Gareb Shamus we explore the creation of the Wizard World Comic Con‚ how Wizard spin-off publications like ToyFare and InQuest created thriving industries for action figures CONTINUE READING... The post WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | The Gareb Shamus Interview‚ Part 2 appeared first on The Retro Network.

If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties‚ subscribe to Reclaim The Net. In light of being hit with more than 30 lawsuits as a result of the colossal data breach it experienced‚ 23andMe have sought to lay the blame at the victims’ feet to absolve itself of any liability‚ as evidenced by a letter this firm dispatched to a group of victims‚ obtained by TechCrunch. Genetics testing company 23andMe is under fire. Instead of accepting its part in this monumental failure of data security‚ the company appears to have chosen to shift the blame onto its customers‚ as shared in an email to TechCrunch by Hassan Zavareei – one of the legal representatives of the victims. Previously in December‚ 23andMe confirmed that hackers had pilfered the genetic and ancestry data of an astounding 6.9 million users‚ which accounts for nearly half its customer base. 23andMe only started mandating 2-factor authentication on user accounts after the breach. The origins of this breach lay with the violation of roughly 14‚000 user accounts via the potent method of credential stuffing. This technique involves brute-forcing accounts with the use of passwords known to be linked to the targeted customers. This is why it’s important to use a random and unique password for every single account you have. Less than 14‚000 users may have been the initial victims‚ but the actions taken by these cyber criminals led to the exposure of the personal data of an additional 6.9 million users‚ as they had granted access through the 23andMe DNA Relatives feature‚ which permits the automatic sharing of some customer data with individuals recognized as relatives on their platform. However‚ there has been no response to requests for comment from TechCrunch by 23andMe or its legal advisor. The post DNA Genetics Company 23andMe Blames Affected Users For Data Breach appeared first on Reclaim The Net.

In the galaxy next door lies an intriguing nebula we call Tarantula. Inside‚ stars have been born and have died for millions of years. The closest supernova in the last 50 years comes from its outskirts‚ Supernova 1987A. But another supernova remnant in this nebula has caught the eye of the researchers lately: 30 Doradus B. Because it doesn’t really make sense.Astronomers were studying the pulsar PSR J0537-6910 and its surrounding area in a variety of wavelengths. Pulsars are a type of neutron star‚ which release jets of material that at regular intervals are shot towards us. Neutron stars are one of the possible end products of supernovae‚ for stars that are massive enough to end up exploding but not so massive that they form a black hole.Pulsars are extremely energetic objects releasing light across multiple wavelengths from X-rays to radio. So studying a supernova remnant across these different types of light provides a lot of insights – until things break apart‚ and we get even more.  By using the pulsar's properties‚ such as how quickly it is slowing down‚ they estimated the supernova happened 5‚000 years ago. Using NASA’s Chandra telescope‚ which looks at the universe in X-rays‚ astronomers were able to follow the stream of energetic particles from the pulsar. This creates a pulsar wind nebula. They also found a halo of X-rays‚ a common feature in supernovae‚ centered around the pulsar region. But this halo is just too big to have formed within the last five millennia. It extends for over 130 light-years.So researchers suspect that another supernova took place in the vicinity earlier than 5‚000 years ago‚ resulting in the structures that are witnessed in the observations. The requirement is at least two supernovae‚ but the faint diffuse X-ray halo might suggest that the region has experienced a string of supernovae over the cosmically recent time. The region around 30 Doradus B has been forming stars nonstop for at least 8 million years‚ maybe up to 10 million years.It’s the whole Tarantula Nebula that is an indefatigable star-making factory. Located in the Large Magellanic Cloud‚ 160‚000 light-years away‚ it is brighter than many stars in our galaxy. The whole region is so bright that if it were located at the distance of the Orion Nebula it could cast visible shadows (light pollution permitting).The nebula was also recently snapped by JWST creating a magnificent composition. The study is published in The Astronomical Journal.

In 1984‚ Voyager 2 flew past Saturn‚ taking astonishing photographs of the gas giant in resolutions we had never seen before. As well as spotting undulations in the planet's rings – the result of a then undiscovered ring-shepherd moon –  the probe captured images of strange dark "spokes" in Saturn's rings. These features have since been captured by Cassini‚ and repeatedly photographed by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope as part of Hubble's Outer Planets Atmospheres Legacy (OPAL) program to monitor the weather on the solar system's gas giants.  The dark spokes are not a continuous feature of the rings‚ but remain there for two or three rotations around Saturn. Though they look small‚ they can be bigger in width and length than Earth's diameter. Monitoring of the rings by Hubble revealed that the frequency of the spokes varies with Saturn's long seasons‚ appearing more often in Saturn's summer."We are heading towards Saturn equinox‚ when we'd expect maximum spoke activity‚" OPAL program lead scientist Amy Simon of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center told NASA‚ after Hubble captured new views of the spokes in October 2023‚ "with higher frequency and darker spokes appearing over the next few years."          So what is causing the spokes? "The leading theory is that spokes are tied to Saturn's powerful magnetic field‚ with some sort of solar interaction with the magnetic field that gives you the spokes‚" Simon explained.Saturn takes 29.4 Earth years to rotate around the Sun. Due to a similar tilt to Earth‚ that means long winters and summers for the respective sides of the planet‚ lasting around seven years. When the rings are tilted more towards the Sun‚ the hypothesis is that Saturn's magnetic field is bombarded by the solar wind‚ helping more spokes to form. We still don't know for sure how the spokes are formed‚ but scientists suspect that the interaction between the solar wind and the magnetic field generates electrostatic‚ levitating ice or dust above the rings to form the spokes.