Posts by Mandy

Track Suit Mafia

Trust a bro! The Tracksuit Mafia are the antagonists in the Matt Fraction’s Hawkeye comics as well as the Disney+ show of the same name. They consist of aggressive yet amusing Russian henchmen who work under Sloan Limited, run by liaison Kazi. They answer to him as well as Maya, as she is the daughter of their former leader (but the real crime syndicate is overseen by Kingpin). Ronin had a bone to pick with the mafia, leading them to attack Kate Bishop, who wore the suit following the black market auction.

Mirabel Madrigal from Encanto

Mirabel Madrigal is the protagonist of the latest Disney animated film, Encanto. She is fifteen years old, the youngest daughter of Julieta and Agustin Madrigal. Everyone in the Madrigal family has a magical gift except her. But when everyone begins to lose their powers, she may be the last hope to restore magic to her community. Featuring songs written by Lin Manuel Miranda, this movie celebrates Columbian culture.

Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: Picard

Jean-Luc Picard (Sir Patrick Stewart) is the protagonist in his self-titled series, Star Trek: Picard. At the end of the 24th century, nearly twenty years after serving as captain in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Picard ruminates on his retirement. He lives in his vinyard, Chateau Picard, still grieving over the loss of Lieutenant Commander Data and the destruction of Romulus. But when a mysterious young woman named Dahj seeks him out, he realizes she may be linked to his past.

Kyousuke Natsume

Kyousuke Natsume is a character in the anime Little Busters. He is the leader and original founder of the group of the same name. Originally, the group fought evil and preserved justice, although now they do anything like operations, pranks, and challenges. They also play baseball. Kyosuke is known for his intense red eyes that burn like embers. Rin Natsume is his younger brother by a year.

Gumshoe Contestants

Based on the computer game of the same name, Where In the World is Carmen Sandiego?, is a children’s game show that aired in the early 90s. The contestants, referred to as “gumshoes” by the Chief, must help ACME find Carmen by answering questions about geography.

LaCienega Boulevardez

LaCienega Boulevardez is a character in The Proud Family. At first, she was the arch-rival of Penny Proud, but now the two girls are friends. Rich and beautiful, LaCienega is the most popular girl in school. She is of Hispanic descent.

Blackfire

Blackfire is a character in Teen Titans. Also known by her real name, Komand’r, she is the eldest princess and daughter of the King and Queen of Tamaran. Her younger siblings are Starfire and Wildfire. Unlike the bright and cheerful Starfire, she is secretly a villain. Cunning and remorseless, she fakes kindness to earn the trust and respect of the Teen Titans. In reality, she wants to exact revenge upon her little sister, thus becoming more powerful than her. Ultimately, Blackfire wants to rule as a tyrannical Empress of Tamaran.

Chewbacca

Chewbacca, affectionately known as Chewie, is a main character in the Star Wars franchise. He is a giant, hirsute alien called a Wookiee. Most importantly, he is the co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon and Han Solo‘s most loyal companion. Alongside the other rebels, Chewbacca helps restore freedom to the galaxy.

Justin from Total Drama Island

Justin is a character in the first iteration of Cartoon Network’s Total Drama Island. He was a member of the Screaming Gophers, but he speaks very little, so not much is known about his personality. However, as a member of the Killer Grips on Total Drama Action, the show sees a new side of him. Using his supermodel looks, Justin can manipulate others. This makes him an antagonist of the season. What people may not know is that he’s insecure about his appearance, knowing it’s the only thing that gets him by. Unlike Alejandro or Heather, he isn’t necessarily always mean-spirited, and he tends to be friendlier towards the other contestants.

Elle Woods from Legally Blonde 2

Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) returns in Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde. After graduation, the Harvard Law fashionista travels to Washington D.C. to speak up for animal rights. Unfortunately, the White House is tougher to navigate than the Ivy League. Upon earning the sympathy of a representative, she gets her foot in the door of Congress. But can her winning combination of intelligence and charm convince the legislature?

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