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Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix in 'Joker: Folie à Deux'

Joker sequel flops hard, sparking gender bias debate

Fans call out the giant sexist elephant in the room after 'Joker 2' fails at the box office.

Gal Gadot Responds to Wonder Woman Criticism

The actress addressed the criticism of her appearance she's received since it was announced she lassoed the role of the iconic female superhero in Batman vs. Superman.

Why Spider-Man Is the Most Inclusive Superhero Ever

Let's hear it for the thoroughly-modern webslinger, writes Jessie Earl.

Batgirl Returns

12 Feminist-Approved Summer Movies

From Wonder Woman to Sofia Coppola's The Beguiled, women are taking center screen.

Black Lightning's Nafessa Williams Is a Force of Nature

Williams packs street justice, queer rights, and Black Lives Matter into TV's first Black lesbian superhero.

Men Cry Discrimination Over Women-Only Screening of Wonder Woman

Men are losing it over women-only screenings of the first female-led superhero film in 10 years. 

'Wonder Woman' Breaks Box Office Record for DC Extended Universe

The female superhero movie brings in over $330 million by the end of June, beating other DC Extended films like Batman v Superman and Suicide Squad.

Claire Foy on Playing Queer 'Feminist Batman' Lisbeth Salander

Fresh from her Emmy win, The Crown's star discusses the sexuality and #MeToo relevance of her character from The Girl in the Spider's Web.

What’s So Queer About Supergirl Anyway?

Out writer Mariko Tamaki has created a heroine origin story that will resonate with any underdog.

Wonder Woman Solo Film Confirmed

Details of the Warner Bros. deal with Gal Gadot have surfaced, revealing the actress has signed a three-picture deal to play the superhero, a beloved LGBT icon.

Kate McKinnon Is Your Lesbian BFF in 'The Spy Who Dumped Me'

The writers and director discuss how the summer comedy takes on female friendship without being a reboot.

A Scene Cut From Thor: Ragnorak Bi-Erased Tessa Thompson's Valkyrie

The actress convinced Thor's director to shoot a scene that would have shown Valkyrie's queerness, but it was cut from the film. 

'SheZow' Bends Gender, Enrages One Million Moms

The Hub Network's newest superhero cartoon has the right wing group in a tizzy. But just how radical is the animated show about a boy who has a female superhero alter ego?

7 Things List: August 14, 2015

Our entertainment and events highlights this week include the rise of the female superhero, Disney's high holy event, and Food to Get You Laid.

Can Wonder Woman's Box-Office Victory Defeat Hollywood's Sexism?

The entertainment industry has run out of excuses not to greenlight blockbusters with strong female leads.

Rachel Maddow Joins the CW's 'Batwoman,' Making It Even Queerer

The out MSNBC host will play a key role in multiple episodes of the Ruby Rose-led superhero series. 

WATCH: 'Avengers Age of Ultron' Clip Leaks Online

Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. clash in in this new leaked clip from the upcoming film.

Austin Mayor Stands for Truth, Justice, & Female 'Wonder Woman' Screening

Mayor Steve Adler let it be known that misogyny will not stand in his city.