Bronies Are Redefining Fandom — And American Manhood

The reasons why people enjoy brony fandom are complex, in part because of the gender assumptions surrounding the show and its “intended” audience. The cartoon, as well as its values (caring, generosity, and kindness), is widely seen as being “for girls,” so men who like it often are mocked as feminine or childish. Bronies fully realize this, which explains why fewer than half of bronies surveyed would be comfortable admitting their brininess.

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Comcast Burns Netflix Again by Snagging House of Cards

In a deal with Sony, Comcast will now sell its subscribers access to the first season of the political drama through its own Xfinity Store, Variety reports. Cutting Netflix out of the picture for its signature show sends a clear signal that the entertainment and cable industries aren’t about to let some Northern California tech company change television without exacting a price.

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How Archie Became the Most Enlightened Publisher in Comics

The publisher’s willingness to play with its successful formula has touched “regular” Archie comics too—and in such a way that high-profile comic publishers have been left playing catch-up.

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Oscars: 7 Burning Questions Answered

Which films and stars got snubbed?

Several big names went home from the Oscars empty-handed. American Hustle, which went into the show tied with Gravity for a leading 10 nominations, didn't pick up a single trophy, despite being nominated for best picture and in all four of the acting categories. Other films with multiple nominations that were shut out included Captain Phillips (6 nods), Nebraska (6 nods) The Wolf of Wall Street (5 nods), Philomena (4 nods), The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (3 nods), Despicable Me 2 (2 nods) and August: Osage County (2 nods).

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Oscars 2014: And the winners are ...

Slave, the historical drama based on the true story of Solomon Northup, took home Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress (for Lupita Nyong’o), and Best Adapted Screenplay (for John Ridley).

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'Movie 43' Wins Three Razzie Awards Including Worst Picture

The Smith family's sci-fi box-office bomb After Earth also nabbed three of the event's gold spray-painted statues. Jaden Smith took worst lead actor, while Will Smith was named worst supporting actor, and together the duo, described in the ceremony as being "stranded on Planet Nepotism" in the movie, took the trophy for worst screen combo.

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Independent Spirit Awards winners

The ceremony was hosted by comedian Patton Oswalt and held in Santa Monica, California, a day before the 2014 Oscars.

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