Pokémon Fans Mourn the Loss of Misty Voice Actor Rachael Lillis

By Mike Redmond | Pajiba Love | August 12, 2024 |

By Mike Redmond | Pajiba Love | August 12, 2024 |

Tonight’s Pajiba Love headline might seem like an unusual one — animation never does well for us — but longtime readers know that I do my best to only feature the biggest stories of the moment like the diligent little click-monkey that I am. I assure you that this story is one of them. Pokémon fans are absolutely reeling over the loss of Rachael Lillis, who voiced several beloved characters across the films and TV series. Lillis died on August 10 from breast cancer at the way-too-young age of 46. Wherever she is, hopefully she can see the outpouring of love and the amount of lives she’s touched. (Kotaku)

Joaquin Phoenix needs to be held accountable for quitting Todd Haynes’ upcoming, untitled film and leaving dozens of people in the lurch. (Lainey Gossip)

King Charles finally said something about the riots and hate crimes. (Celebitchy)

In the queerest Olympics ever, one bronze medal stands out. (Wonkette)

Kayleigh wrote about MrBeast and the hellish landscape of YouTube exploitation. (Daily Beast)

From The Stranger to playing Lindsay Lohan’s husband?! For this injustice alone, Disney should renew The Acolyte for Season 2. Right now. I’m talking today, mister. (Deadline)

Justin Theroux: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice didn’t use studio notes. (IndieWire)

There really isn’t enough emphasis on why Donald Trump had to pick a new running mate and why his old one still refuses to endorse him. (Mediaite)

From Petr: Gen Z bizarrely thinks ’90s rock legend is a breed of dog. (Metro)

Ilana Glazer doesn’t regret Hillary Clinton’s Broad City cameo. (A.V. Club)

The Batman is coming back into theaters, so everyone can experience the thrill of an audience losing interest over three interminable hours. The magic of cinema, baby! (Gizmodo)

NTE has a lot of great reasons why the preschool picture book, The ABCs of Disabilities, is an excellent resource for adults and kids. For example Sean Gold,  “as a Disabled author himself - does a great job of providing disabled kids with respect & autonomy and understanding that is sometimes lacking from outsiders’ perspectives.” Is there an Own Voices book you’ve been glad to have read? (Cannonball Read 16)