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Disney’s Malcolm in the Middle Revival Promotes Youth Gender Politics Through New Character That’s ‘Already Wiser Than Most of The Family’

Disney’s Malcolm in the Middle Revival Promotes Youth Gender Politics Through New Character That’s ‘Already Wiser Than Most of The Family’

The once-beloved family sitcom Malcolm in the Middle is returning to screens via a Disney+ revival — but this isn’t the same Wilkerson family fans remember. Alongside returning stars like Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek, the new series introduces a brand-new character: a non-binary child named Kelly. And yes, this is already drawing attention for the message Disney appears to be sending.

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Marvel’s Doomsday Clock Signals a Slower, More Cautious MCU

Marvel’s Doomsday Clock Signals a Slower, More Cautious MCU

In the latest piece of marketing for Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel has begun streaming the Doomsday Clock. The YouTube video features the now-iconic Avengers A, backlit by something reminiscent of green stained glass — green, of course, being one of the primary colors of the film’s antagonist, Doctor Doom. The only text on the screen reads “Doomsday is Coming.” Accompanied by the sound of a ticking clock, a timer counts down the months, days, hours, minutes, and seconds until the film’s December release.