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Oct 12th 2012, 21:00

We were already excited about "The Last Stand" on the principle of a new Arnold Schwarzenegger movie, but when it gets a poster like this, we begin to think we're in for a real treat.

Also, Christopher Lloyd appreciates your "Back to the Future" obsession and Batman gets lost in today's Dailies!

» Christopher Lloyd spoke with Parade about his long career and the lasting effects of "Back to the Future."[Parade]

» This is what happens when Batman uses Apple Maps. [Vulture]

» A new featurette about "Cloud Atlas" seems to have some idea of what the movie is about.[The Playlist]

» We're pretty sure this video is the first five minutes of the new season of "American Horror Story," but we're too scared to find out. [io9]

» Ranking Christopher Walken's most psychotic characters. [Vulture]

» Just a badass "Kill Bill" Mondo poster[Collider]

» The most shocking transformations in cinema history. [Parade]

» This is the kind of poster we expect from a Schwarzenegger movie. [Twitch]

Welcome to the Dailies, where the MTV Movies team runs down all the film and television news, odds and ends that are fit to print! From awesome fan art to obscure casting news, this is your place to feast on all the movie leftovers you didn't know you were hungry for.

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Oct 12th 2012, 20:00

With yet another rousing success as a director about to enter theaters, Ben Affleck the filmmaker has never found himself in a better position. Just one day before his best film to date, "Argo," opens in theaters, word has come down the line about what may be Affleck's next gig as a director.

According to Deadline, Affleck is in talks to direct an adaptation of the recently published Dennis Lehane novel, "Live By Night."

Learn more about the project after the jump!

Though Affleck has a number of other projects in the works as a director, Deadline claims that it is Lehane's novel that has his interest now. Affleck began his career as a director helming another Lehane adaptation, "Gone Baby Gone."

"Live By Night" is the second book of a proposed trilogy. The series' first installment, "The Given Day," was originally optioned by Sam Raimi, but that project didn't go very far.

Amazon Book Description:

Prohibition has given rise to an endless network of underground distilleries, speakeasies, gangsters, and corrupt cops. Joe Coughlin, the youngest son of a prominent Boston police captain, has long since turned his back on his strict and proper upbringing. Now having graduated from a childhood of petty theft to a career in the pay of the city's most fearsome mobsters, Joe enjoys the spoils, thrills, and notoriety of being an outlaw.

But life on the dark side carries a heavy price. In a time when ruthless men of ambition, armed with cash, illegal booze, and guns, battle for control, no one—neither family nor friend, enemy nor lover—can be trusted. Beyond money and power, even the threat of prison, one fate seems most likely for men like Joe: an early death. But until that day, he and his friends are determined to live life to the hilt.

What would you like to see Ben Affleck direct next? Let us know what you think in the comments below and on Twitter!

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Oct 12th 2012, 20:06

A photo recently surfaced of Justin Bieber playing beer pong. We're sure he has been scolded enough times by mama Patty, manager Scooter, and the media, so let's switch it up and have some fun with this. It's time for a little game of, "What's wrong with this picture?"

BTW JB, don't try to pull that "but I'm from Canada" line on us, mister! In some parts of Canada, the legal drinking age is 18, but in Justin's hometown (Ontario) it's 19. Just sayin. So what else is interesting about the famed photo? Lemme break it down for you.

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+ He might not actually be playing beer pong.

He could just be chillin' there, but if we're keepin' it real, the Biebz is in a near-perfect pre-shot stance. His slightly flexed right bicep suggests a firm grip on the ping-pong ball. His stern and steady facial expression means business. If Justin were my 21-year-old opponent at a weekend frat party, I would be verrrry afraid.

Beer pong is a staple amongst young partygoers, but Dr. Henry Wechsler of the Harvard School of Public Health wants you to remember that, "Because the games encourage you to consume larger amounts of alcohol in shorter periods of time than in other social settings, they increase the risk of injury." If you're a fan of frat basketball, stay aware of how much beer you drink throughout the night...or be like me and never lose.

+ The guy on the far right looks way too old to be at the party

Or maybe he's just buff. Kids are growing up scary quick these days! (Behold: two eighth graders.) But did you know that it is illegal to purchase alcohol for minors? Whoever bought these kids booze could have gotten into some real trouble if he were caught doing it. He might get fined hundreds of dollars, or hell, even face a possible lawsuit from angry parents. In certain states like Michigan, furnishing liquor to minors is considered a crime and if a minor dies from alcohol you supplied, you might receive a felony offense with a prison sentence.

+ He is wearing a backpack 

We can't technically prove that Justin Bieber broke any drinking laws, but he's breaking all sorts of fashion laws wearing that backpack indoors. Or is wearing a backpack to parties cool now? All of the things that I was made fun of for in high school -- my backpack, my glasses, my straight-leg high-waisted jeans -- are suddenly hip. UNFAIR.

+ There are no girls at this party

Lame. But we still love ya, Justin.

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Oct 12th 2012, 19:00

Just in the time for the Blu-ray release of "Prometheus," director Ridley Scott spoke with Metro U.K. about his two proposed sci-fi sequels, a follow-up to his "Alien" prequel and the long-rumored second "Blade Runner."

The filmmaker spoke candidly about the possibilities for the sequels, even openly talking about where a sequel to "Prometheus" would take us.

" 'Prometheus' evolved into a whole other universe," Scott said.

Read more of Scott's comments after the jump!

It pleases us to no end that a "Prometheus" sequel would follow the further adventures of Noomi Rapace's Elizabeth Shaw and Michael Fassbender's head.

"You've got a person with a head in a bag that functions and has an IQ of 350," Scott said. "It can explain to her how to put the head back on the body and she's gonna think about that long and hard because, once the head is back on his body, he's dangerous. They're going off to paradise but it could be the most savage, horrible place. Who are the Engineers?"

As for the "Blade Runner" follow-up, Scott talked about it as a certainty with Harrison Ford's involvement being the major question mark.

"It's not a rumor – it's happening," he said. "With Harrison Ford? I don't know yet. Is he too old? Well, he was a Nexus-6 so we don't know how long he can live [laughs]. And that's all I'm going to say at this stage."

Would you like to see sequels to "Prometheus" and "Blade Runner"? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

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Oct 12th 2012, 18:22

Better watch out: Sarah Silverman is calling in the big guns. Sixteen familiar faces. Angry. Incredulous. Almost-Amused-By-The-Absurdity-Of-It-All. Proactive. Sarah along Kevin Bacon, Amy Poehler, Meryl Streep and many more celebs star in a new PSA insisting we Draw The Line to defend American reproductive rights.

In the two minute clip below, a whole gang of stars scratch their heads upon realizing just how out-of-it some US politicians can be in regards to female health and pro-choice legislation. Surely you remember that "legitimate rape" statement, courtesy of  Representative Todd Akin -- but did you happen to catch Rep. Terry England comparing women to farm animals? Do we need to remind you of "forced vaginal probing"? No, it's not comfortable reading these phrases, but as the Center for Reproductive Rights points out, the headlines could be far more frightening if we don't draw the line now. Watch the PSA below.

What's at stake?

+ Affordable birth control. Imagine if the Pill was just for the rich?!
+ Abortion clinics closing with scary-high stakes for doctors willing to perform procedures.
+ Therapists reporting clients' intent to terminate pregnancy -- in line with their obligation to report homicidal tendencies

So, onto the reassuring part: what we can do. Whip out your cell phone and with Amy Poehler-like dexterity, get your butt over to drawtheline.org right now to:

+Learn More
+Sign The Petition
+Tell Your Friends
+Stay Tuned To Keep Congress Accountable

The Queen of the Underground Network of Powerful People has spoken: "What are you waiting for?"

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Oct 12th 2012, 17:30

The trailer for "Zero Dark Thirty" isn't the only new preview that has made us reconsider our positions on a movie today. A vastly superior second trailer for "Gangster Squad" made its way online yesterday, upping the amount of gunplay and Emma Stone-Ryan Gosling interactions, our two main concerns.

The other notable difference in this trailer is the teasing of the new ending, which was filmed during reshoots after the Aurora, Colorado tragedy came eerily close to mirroring the original ending of "Gangster Squad."

It looks like the new conclusion will take the team of black ops cops to L.A.'s Chinatown, the home of many classic noir tales.

You can check out the entire new trailer for "Gangster Squad" below.

"Gangster Squad" will hits theaters on January 11.

Is the new trailer for "Gangster Squad" better than the original? Are you still interested in checking out the movie? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

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Oct 12th 2012, 16:29

Yesterday was the first International Day of the Girl, and we have a young hero who exemplifies what this day is all about: Malala Yousafzai, a 14-year-old Pakistani girl who is a big supporter of girls' education. Earlier this week Malala was shot by the Taliban on a school bus for her stance on girls' rights and there has been a worldwide outcry, especially in Pakistan.

According to the New York Times, the brave young woman was rushed to a hospital in Peshawar (a city in Pakistan) after being shot in the head and neck. The BBC reports that she was recently moved to a care unit in Rawalpindi (another city in Pakistan) and has a 70% chance of survival. She is still in critical condition but the next two days are crucial for Malala's recovery. A reward for more than $100,000 is being offered to find the monster who did this to her. As of press time, CNN reports that the police had detained 200 suspects and have narrowed it down to three suspects.

People with differing political opinions in Pakistan are coming together in support of the young activist, and the support for her can also been seen worldwide as she becomes one of the lead stories in many news sources. "Malala is our pride," said Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik. "She became an icon for the country."

President Obama deemed the assassination attempt "disgusting" and has offered aid to Malala, like a military air ambulance if she needs to be rushed elsewhere. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said, "She was attacked and shot by extremists who don't want girls to have an education, and don't want girls to speak for themselves, and don't want girls to become leaders."

The Taliban is infamous for its strong stance against women's rights and has vowed to attack Malala again. Talking in an interview to CNN last year, Malala said that one of the ways to defeat the Taliban is through education.

The whole world is rooting for Malala and watching closely to see what will happen next. She risked her life for what she believes in, and it's something (girls in school) we think nothing about and take for granted. We can also carry on Malala's dream by supporting girls' rights to education worldwide.

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Oct 12th 2012, 16:30

"The Wold's End" is nigh!

Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg, and Nick Frost have been hard at work on the conclusion to their trilogy, which also included "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz," and while the movie is more than a year away for us in the States, the first poster for the apocalyptic comedy debuted today for at Fandango.

On top of Pegg and Frost, "The World's End" boasts an impressive cast full of Wright regulars, including Martin Freeman and Paddy Considine. Rosamund Pike will aslo star.

Check out the full poster after the jump!

Official synopsis:

20 years after attempting an epic pub crawl, five childhood friends reunite when one of them becomes hell bent on trying the drinking marathon again. They are convinced to stage an encore by mate Gary King, a 40-year old man trapped at the cigarette end of his teens, who drags his reluctant pals to their home town and once again attempts to reach the fabled pub, The World's End. As they attempt to reconcile the past and present, they realize the real struggle is for the future, not just theirs but humankind's. Reaching The World's End is the least of their worries.

"The World's End" opens in the US on October 25.

What did you think of the poster for "The World's End"? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

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Oct 12th 2012, 15:38

Yesterday was pretty mega with the first ever International Day of the Girl and National Coming Out Day. It also happened to be Michelle Trachtenberg's birthday, and she's happy to share the day with other sweet stuff that's going on.

The Gossip Girl and lil sis to Buffy the Vampire Slayer Tweeted:

So happy to share my birthday with #NationalComingOutDay. We are all the same, and we all deserve love. #October11th

— MichelleTrachtenberg (@RealMichelleT) October 11, 2012

And did you get a load of the numerical perfection of 10/11/12?

Yesterday was the very first Day of the Girl, and we really hope that takes off and helps bring rights to girls around the world. National Coming Out Day has been around longer -- since 1987 -- so Michelle was basically just a little baby when it got started. And, yeah, all three of these things were trending on Twitter yesterday at the same time that MTV's logo went rainbow (didja catch that?).

National Coming Out Day is a day about acceptance, love and friendship. Each year NCOD has a different theme, and this year's is "Come Out. Vote." because of the big election we have right around the corner. National Coming Out Day doesn't mean you have to come out if you're LGBT. You need to do what's best and most comfortable for yourself, and only you know that. But we do have tips for coming out below!

And you don't have to be LGBT to take part in National Coming Out Day, just like how you don't have to be female to appreciate Day of the Girl. 10/11/12 was an overall day for acceptance and progress, and Michelle got even more special meaning out of it!

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Oct 12th 2012, 14:45

Why is it that after 22 movies, the line "Bond, James Bond" is still able to get us way too excited?

In the new clip from "Skyfall," Daniel Craig gets to whip out the signature line once again and in classic Bond style (i.e. while wearing a tuxedo in a casino).

The scene also features Berenice Marlohe, one of the two women Bond will have his eye on when "Skyfall" premieres on November 9.

Watch the full clip (via Moviefone) after the jump!

Synopsis:
In Skyfall, Bond's loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.

Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Dame Judi Dench, Naomie Harris, Berenice Marlohe, Ralph Fiennes, Albert Finney, Ben Whishaw, Helen McCrory, Ola Rapace and Tonia Sotiropoulou star in the Sam Mendes-directed film.

What did you think of the clip from "Skyfall"? Let us know what you think in the comments below and on Twitter!

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Oct 12th 2012, 15:30

Up until this point, Kathryn Bigelow's "Zero Dark Thirty" has seemed more like an inevitability than a coming attraction. Someone was bound to make an Osama Bin Laden movie, and we just so happen to be lucky enough to get Bigelow behind it.

Great, but we all know what happened. We've read the stories about that night in Abbottabad and what did or did not officially happen. Could Bigelow, even if she was responsible for "The Hurt Locker," spin a story that we not only already know but one that we just heard into a compelling film?

If the newest trailer for "Zero Dark Thirty" is any indication, we might want to reconsider our stance, because it looks incredible.

As is typical for a second trailer, we're beginning to see the makings of a complete movie. The first teaser essentially laid out an idea without any hint of structure, look, or character. In this preview, however, we have a story beyond "that Osama Bin Laden" movie.

From its exquisitely photographed opening moments, the trailer commands your attention. A haunting voice over from Jason Clarke reminds us that the ensemble Bigelow has assembled for this picture would, on its own, merit our collective attention.

Perhaps the most essential piece of the cast also emerges in the trailer. "Zero Dark Thirty" looks like it will be as much as an ensemble piece as a it will be a chance for Jessica Chastain to once again show off her impeccable talents.

Needless to say, "Zero Dark Thirty" has our attention.

"Zero Dark Thirty" opens on December 19.

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Oct 12th 2012, 14:12

By Colin Greten

"Seven Psychopaths" written and directed by Martin McDonagh premieres today with a strong ensemble cast including Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson, Christopher Walken, Sam Rockwell and Abbie Cornish. This will be Colin Farrell's second starring role in a film with McDonagh and first since he won the Best Performance by an Actor in a Comedy or Musical Golden Globe for the crime dramedy "In Bruges." "Seven Psychopaths" is already garnering a lot of buzz with critics, who almost unanimously enjoying its blend of crime and comedy. So it's really time to consider, is Colin Farrell better suited for comedy rather than drama?

Colin Farrell has always been a different type of movie star. He has consistently received starring roles in films and yet does not have one film that truly defines his career. He has taken roles to boost his resume as a serious actor and, at the same time, been involved in some box office disasters. However, when looking through his previous films one thing sticks out about Farrell; his comedic roles generally result in better responses from critics and viewers, and for the most part higher box office success.

Although Farrell had been funny in previous roles (especially as Bulls-eye in "Daredevil"), he was never supposed to be funny until "In Bruges." That film is not purely comedic, as its humor is a bit dark; however, it showed that Farrell could be really funny when asked to be. The film starts out slow but, thanks to great performances by both Farrell and fellow Irishman Brendan Gleeson, gained widespread acclaim.

A few years later Farrell was cast "Horrible Bosses" as the coked-out, balding, bloated, and complete douche (for lack of a better word), Bobby Pellitt. Farrell is only in a few scenes of the film and is almost unrecognizable yet is utterly hilarious and perhaps even underutilized. The film was a rousing success grossing well over $100 million in US theaters despite a mere $35 million production budget, and even has a sequel in development.

That same year, Farrell starred as the wickedly funny, yet evil vampire who lives next door in "Fright Night." Although the film did not blow anyone away with ticket sales, it was well-received by both critics and viewers. Now that's three recent films in which Farrell played an at least somewhat comedic roles and each was successful in a sense. Can the same be said for his more dramatic roles?

This past summer, Colin Farrell starred in a remake of Arnold Schwarzenegger's classic action film, "Total Recall" which despite a large budget—approximately $125 million—failed to reach audiences at all, grossing fewer than $60 million in the US. This is not the only time this has happened in his career. Oliver Stone's "Alexander" is one of the biggest flops of all time. The same can be said for films like "Pride and Glory," and "Miami Vice," high expectations resulting in utter disappointment. While every Hollywood star has their fair share of flops, it is odd that Colin Farrell is perhaps more "hit and miss" with his dramatic roles than anyone in the industry.
Martin McDonagh originally gave Farrell a chance to show his range as a comedic actor in a somewhat dramatic film. Seven Psychopaths gives Colin Farrell another chance to do so, and already looks like it will be a success. Hopefully this will result in an abundance of comedic roles for Farrell, who as we now know, is pretty funny. It is probably too soon to say, but who knows maybe we'll be seeing more of this:

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Oct 12th 2012, 02:00

On tonight's episode of "Jersey Shore," Snooki stayed home to continue to nurture a healthy baby meatball, while the rest of the roomies  neighbors had the freedom to pucker up, take off the shirts-before-the-shirts, and head out for some good times. But things got heated when they headed to Bamboo for a night out.

All was going fine. You know, just another day on the Shore -- until tempers began to flare and strong words were spewed. Unfortunately, strong words turned into stronger actions. Things got out so of hand that no one was immune -- even Roger and Jenni got sucked into the drama.

While it can sometimes to seem hard to stop things from getting out of control, it's important to remember that healthy relationships are built on respect.

According to Love Is Respect, relationships exist on a spectrum and it's not always easy to realize where you and your partner fall. Caught wondering where your relationship lies? Here are some signs that your relationship is healthy:

• Your partner respects you and your individuality.
• You are both open and honest.
• Your partner supports you and your choices even when they disagree with you.
• Both of you have equal say and respected boundaries.
• Your partner understands that you need to study or hang out with friends or family.
• You can communicate your feelings without being afraid of negative consequences.
• Both of you feel safe being open and honest.

To learn more about how to make sure your relationship is healthy, head to loveisrespect.org.

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Oct 11th 2012, 21:55

When Hillary Fogelson was 25, she was diagnosed with melanoma, the most deadly kind of skin cancer. She was diagnosed with it two more times (seriously)  but not only did she defeat it, she's written a book about it, "Pale Girl Speaks" and became an activist for skin cancer prevention. She def. won't be rocking a Snooki tan anytime soon and neither should you!

"I've been called the sunscreen guru, the shady lady, the swimming ninja," wrote Hillary about her journey. "These titles I wear willingly and proudly because I have earned them...the hard way." This morning Hillary was on the "Today Show" and talked about ways we can take care of our skin. Her tips?

+Get Naked With Your Doc 

You need to get yearly skin checkups with your dermatologist and ask him to check your entire bod and not just sun prone areas. "You need to get naked. You need to take all of your clothes off, because they need to see your butt, they need to see your back, they need to see your scalp and your feet," she explained.

+Invest In Sunscreen You Love

Hilary talked to "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie about how people slather on sunscreen and get turned off by the heavy consistency or chalkiness of it all! No one wants to walk around with white stuff on their face but there are great sunscreens out there that go on your skin flawlessly. Like jeans, invest the time and money on quality sunscreen.

+Keep A Simple Routine

"If it's not simple we're not going to do it everyday and we're going to burn out," said Hillary. She keeps a sunscreen stick in her purse and a hat in her car. Bottom line: skin cancer prevention shouldn't be as complicated as Ronnie and Sammi.

Hillary has set up a site called Pale Girl Speaks (obvi) that gives info on how to protect your skin and even ways to take action. If reading that melanoma is the most deadly kind of skin cancer scared you, keep in mind that melanoma is almost 99% treatable if you catch it soon enough. So love the skin you're in but don't forget to protect it too! Stand proud like our girl Hillary.

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Oct 11th 2012, 20:00

Over on MTV News, we spent the morning unpacking the new "Django Unchained" poster, because, quite frankly, we can't get enough of it.

For the second domestic preview, Quentin Tarantino had our curiosity, and then he upped the spaghetti western. Now he has our attention. The trailer showed segments from Broomhilda's story, as well as, Django's climactic gun fight.

We've broken down the trailer to our most talked-about moments, so take a look after the jump!

Remember that time Dr. King Schultz just killed a dude in the middle of a crowded street?

Leonardo DiCaprio is finally starting to look like a villain.

Our best look at Calvin Candie's mandingo fights

Sam Jackson has looked better.

Ladies and gentlemen, the silver tongued fox

From the film's final gunfight

Yes, that's Jonah Hill.

This image speaks for itself.

What was your favorite moment from the trailer? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

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Oct 11th 2012, 19:05

By Ashley Rickards

What was your life like when you were 13? Did you hide out in your room a lot to read or listen to music? Did you go the mall with your friends so much that the mall cops and all the cashiers in the food court knew your name? Or did you scramble every night to clean up and make dinner for your husband in between nursing your newborn?

Did that last one seem outrageous and weird to you? Good. Consider yourself lucky. What's shocking to you is real life for tens of millions of girls around the globe. 25,000 girls younger than 18 are forced to marry each day. Across the developing world, you're far more likely to see a teenage girl with a husband and children than with a diploma.

If the only thing wrong with forcing a girl to marry was that it takes away her basic right to make her own decisions, that would be enough reason to object -- and loudly. But forced child marriage does so much more than that. It does major physical and emotional damage to the girls who suffer it. Girls forced to marry young are forced to have sex and get pregnant before their minds and bodies are ready. Girls who have babies at 15 or younger are five times more likely to die during labor than women in their 20s. And teens who don't die during birth often suffer fistulas, or the rupture of the wall separating the birth canal from the intestines.

Even the girls who get by with their bodies in one piece pay a huge price. Girls forced to marry usually never go back to school. Without an education, and totally cut-off from their network of friends, their ability to ever make a living for themselves and their kids is severely diminished.

Me writing about it and you reading about isn't going to magically fix anything. But a lot of people writing about it and lot of people reading it can.

Today is the UN's first International Day of the Girl. It's part of a growing movement to advocate for girls' rights everywhere. For me it means to stop forced child marriage and empower girls to be whatever they choose to be. If we unite for girls around the world, the world leaders who have the power to help them are more likely to do the same.

Please take a couple minutes to learn about ending child marriage, and use the #Unite4Girls hashtag on Twitter to tell everyone you know about this unfair practice. Spreading the word leads to changes and that's one the many reasons I'm glad this day exists.

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