Charlene Badasie

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Charlene Badasie

Freelance Writer / Journalist • Copywriter • Copy Editor • Social Media Strategist • Marketing Strategist • Brand Development • Marketing Writer • Ghostwriter.

Bylines: Glamour, GQ, HuffPost, Fortress of Solitude, Thrive Global, Vamers, Backstage with Jon Bon Jovi & TotalBeauty.com

Copywriter at Digital School of Marketing & Trifocus Fitness Academy.

What If Hulk’s Snap Created Mutants And The X-Men?

The worldwide box-office smash hit Avengers: Endgame marked the end of an era in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And after the movie’s spectacularly tragic ending fans were left wondering what the future of the MCU will look like. The events of Avengers: Endgame quite literally opened up the MCU to a multiverse of exciting possibilities. We were introduced to the existence of alternate timelines and we now know that one of the “Snaps” created an inter-dimensional hole (as seen in the recent trailer for Spider-Man: Far From Home). While Marvel gets ready to launch their five-year plan for Phase 4, the biggest buzz surrounding the franchise is the possible introduction of the X-Men. Ever since the Disney/Fox merger became official there’s been a lot of speculation about how mutants might make their MCU debut.
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Why Bucky Barnes Deserves To Be Captain America Instead

After what seemed like an eternity, the curtain closed on over ten years of MCU awesomeness with . While the ending was pretty satisfying it also left fans with a lot of questions heading into the new phase. The speculation over who would take up the mantle of Captain America has been bubbling under the surface ever since the MCU introduced us to The Winter Soldier and The Falcon way back in 2014. With Chris Evans tweeting about retiring from the role before Endgame dropped, we always knew that Steve Rogers would have to choose a successor. And he did…
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The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Season 2 Review – Embraces Its Dark Side

Our favourite half witch, half mortal is back! returns to Netflix on Friday, April 5th for season two (or more accurately, part two of season one). The 2018 reimagining of the classic Archie Comics character by showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa was a huge hit among fans as well as critics – and part two does not disappoint. Season two picks up right after the winter break and opens with a very in-sync-with-her-powers Sabrina rocking her classic comic book white-blonde hairdo while getting some magical help with her wardrobe. But despite the light-hearted tone of the opening sequence, the first five episodes take on a more serious tone than part one.
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Sonic The Hedgehog Movie Trailer Races Onto Screens

Paramount Pictures has debuted the first full-length trailer for their live-action adventure comedy, . The project, based on the Sega video game franchise, is set for release on November 8, 2019. Sonic The Hedgehog gained a cult following in the 1990's and has since sold over 360 million copies of the game to date – including both packaged and digital formats. The game is centered around Sonic, an anthropomorphic blue hedgehog with supersonic speed, typically on a quest to defeat the villainous Doctor Robotnik.
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Stranger Things Season 3 Trailer – One Summer Can Change Everything

Get ready to have your world turned upside down again because the kids are back for a whole new adventure! The third season of the nostalgia inspired series will consist of eight episodes which will be released worldwide on July 4, 2019. The story takes place a year after the events of season two, in the summer of 1985. Mike and Eleven have developed a romantic relationship, as have Max and Lucas. The kids are living seemingly normal lives after defeating the Mind Flayer. But things aren’t always as they seem in Hawkins.
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The Umbrella Academy Review – A Great Addition To Netflix’s Superhero Collection

The Umbrella Academy is coming to Netflix. Said to be one of the streaming service’s most anticipated shows of 2019, the ten-episode series is an adaptation of the popular, Eisner award-winning comic books and graphic novels (of the same name) created and written by Gerard Way, illustrated by Gabriel Bá, and published by Dark Horse Comics. Both Way and Bá serve as executive producers on the show, alongside showrunner and screenwriter Steve Blackman. The story follows a team of super-powered siblings known as The Umbrella Academy, who fought evil for much of their childhoods under the tutelage of their guardian and mentor, Dr Reginald Hargreeves (aka The Monocle). Just like the comics, this is the premise of the series.
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Why Avengers: Endgame Title Had To Be Kept Under Wraps According to Kevin Feige

It’s an exciting time for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. is almost within reach and big screen debut is just a few days away. These movies represent over a decade of film-making, with serving as a fitting prelude to the swansong of the current incarnation of the Avengers. With so much history behind these superheroes’ adventures, it’s no wonder that keeping stuff like plot-lines and movie titles under wraps has been a top priority for the filmmakers.
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Does Spider-Man: Far From Home Ruin Avengers: Endgame?

The release of the trailer caused a bit of a mixed reaction from fans online. The excitement was merged with concern as some fans felt that it totally spoiled the ending of Avengers: Endgame. This is mostly because the last time we saw Peter Parker he turned into dust as a result of Thanos’ infamous snap and, in the trailer, he’s very much alive. Nick Fury and Maria Hill who suffered the same fate as Peter in Infinity War are also back, seemingly unscathed.
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7 Tips On Makeup Hygiene To Take Note Of

For many of us, doing our makeup is part of our daily routine. With that in mind, it’s important to make sure that the products you apply to make you look and feel your best, aren’t doing more harm than good. No matter how often you cleanse, tone and moisturize, your skin won’t be at its healthiest if you don’t practice good makeup hygiene. Here are seven makeup hygiene hints to help you keep your makeup in a stellar condition, and your skin, radiant.
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Ghostbusters III Is In The Works. So, Who You Gonna Call?

It’s been over three decades since we were introduced to Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz and Egon Spengler – eccentric parapsychologists who started a ghost catching business in New York City. The original 1984 Ghostbusters movie went on to become a cult classic that still appeals to generations of fans. After the phenomenal success of the first movie, a sequel (Ghostbusters II) was released in 1989. The franchise went on to create two animated television series (The Real Ghostbusters and Extreme Ghostbusters), video games and a 2016 all-female remake. The announcement of a new Ghostbusters movie came as a huge surprise for fans. But that’s not all! Sony also released the first teaser for the film
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It’s Official! Venom 2 Is Happening

Sony is developing a Venom sequel! The news was confirmed with the announcement of Kelly Marcel (who worked as a writer on the first movie) taking the reigns to pen Venom 2. According to reports, Marcel’s deal to return was a “significant one” and along with her writing duties, she’ll also serve as executive producer. While the first movie may not have fared well critically, Venom’s massive box office success cemented it as one of 2018’s most commercially successful movies.
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Avengers: Endgame Trailer Shows A World After Thanos

It is official! From 26 April 2019, Earth’s mightiest heroes will assemble for what could be the last time. With the release of the Avengers: Endgame trailer, Marvel has officially unveiled the name of the final instalment in the current phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As expected, things do not look good. Kevin Feige will once again spearhead the highly anticipated film as a producer, while Infinity War directors, Anthony and Joe Russo, return for the new installment.
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Sabrina Spellman’s Chilling Adventures Brings Fans “A Midwinter’s Tale”

It’s been about six weeks since The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina arrived on Netflix. And as expected the show, starring Kiernan Shipka in the title role, earned overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics and audiences alike for its blend of drama, horror and its talented cast. As per the Netflix norm, the ten-episode first season was released in the streaming service’s typical binge format, and much to the delight of fans the series was picked up for a second season before the first even aired. But in a surprise move, writer and showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa had something extra planned for fans – a holiday special, titled The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: A Midwinter’s Tale!
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CW’s Arrowverse Elseworlds Crossover Review – There’s A Lot To Love

One of the most anticipated events on The CW Network is the annual Arrowverse crossover. This year’s event did not disappoint. For longtime fans of these CW shows, there were loads of fun inside jokes, as well as a ton of Easter Eggs for DC fans in general. And if that wasn’t enough, Elseworld’s ended by teasing next year’s crossover – Crisis on Infinite Earths. With its light storyline, the crossover may not have pleased some of the more hard-core fans of the Elseworlds comic books. But if you’re a die-hard fan of the CW’s Arrowverse with a love for these characters (flaws and all), Elseworlds is definitely worth checking out.
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Disney Brings The Magic of Dumbo To Life In New Trailer

Walt Disney Studios has released the first full length trailer for the live-action remake of Dumbo – and it looks incredible. Directed by Tim Burton, the film is said to be loosely based on the 1941 animated classic we all know and love, with a slightly darker undertone.The reimaninged story will follow Holt Farrier, a former circus star who finds work with a struggling circus after returning home from the war. Circus owner Max Medici hires him to take care of Dumbo, a newborn elephant.
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Woody, Buzz & The Gang Are Back For Toy Story 4

Disney and Pixar have unveiled two teaser trailers for the studio’s highly anticipated animated feature Toy Story 4, which is set to hit theatres on June 21, 2019. Fans of the franchise can look forward to seeing the return of all their favourite characters as Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack all return as the voices of Woody, Buzz, and Jessie. We will also be introduced to a new character named Forky (voiced by Tony Hale), who’s described as “an actual spork-turned-craft project who insists he isn’t a toy.” But every time he tries to get away, he gets pulled into an adventure he’d rather skip.
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