The Cricket's Daily 3: 'RattyGann'? 'Natatouille'?

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Here's what's being talked about in pop culture:

• Congratulations and best wishes to comedian/actor Patton Oswalt and actor Meredith Salenger, who announced their engagement on social media. Their celebrity combined nickname is either "RattyGann" or "Natatouille." [Los Angeles Times]

• BBC and PBS are co-producing a mini-series of Louisa May Alcott's classic "Little Women," and the casting so far is intriguing: Maya Thurman-Hawke (daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman) will play Jo; Emily Watson will play Marmee; Angela Lansbury will play Aunt March; and Michael Gambon will play the rich Mr. Laurence. [The Huffington Post]

• Joan Lee, who for 69 years was married to Marvel Comics icon Stan Lee, has died at the age of 95. [The Hollywood Reporter]