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Although Bob Newhart has already guested on The Big Bang Theory as Professor Proton, a rival scientist to Bill Nye, this spring may see him in another light. In honor of Star Wars Day  (May 4th), the CBS comedy will focus entirely on the unofficial geek holiday, “while Sheldon (Jim Parsons) is guided by visions of his childhood idol and ...

Okay, not really. But Gwendoline Christie, the actress who plays the intimidating yet awkward Brienne of Tarth on Game of Thrones, has been cast in Mockingjay: Part 2 as Commander Lyme, one of the leaders of the “obliterated” District 13. Lily Rabe (American Horror Story) was originally cast in the role, but had to back out due to scheduling conflicts, ...

For those seeking to add to their hoard of Tolkien treasures there are now the various Blu-ray editions to consider trading copper for.   For the purposes of this review, we will focus on the $35.99 Blu-ray Combo Pack. There are three DVDs included; the Blu-ray feature, the Blu-ray special features disc and the standard edition DVD.  I really like ...

Orlando Bloom Inducted to Walk of Fame Crystal Hurd Best wishes to Lord of the Rings and Pirates of the Caribbean star Orlando Bloom for having a star placed on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame Wednesday night. The talented actor was all smiles with son Flynn in tow. Bloom posed with his new star alongside Hollywood heavyweights such as actor/director and ...

If only Daenerys had an MBA: Degrees for Game of Thrones Characters by Jamar Ramos Originally posted on Schools.com Fellow “Game of Thrones” devotees: Unlike the fallen men who walk the Wall, our watch has not ended. The fourth season of the hit HBO series is returning after months away. Teaser trailers have been released to whet the appetites of ...

BBC AMERICA’S FANTASY SERIES ATLANTIS STARTS PRODUCTION ON SEASON TWO Vincent Regan and Amy Manson Join the Cast with Robert Pugh and Peter de Jersey to Guest Star From the official BBC America Press Release: BBC AMERICA’s fantasy co-production, Atlantis, from the creators of Merlin and Misfits, has begun production on season two. The series follows the adventures of Jason ...

Adam’s Lament by John Evans Shall we find peace there, Lost in the garden, Where the river runs sweeter than the cold hard years? Shall we find peace there, Amerced in the meadow, In the green hemlock umbels, Tall and sad? I saw you walking over seven mountains, To the tree of knowledge dressed in white, Your hands open with ...

Jay Johnstone, Legendarium’s Head of European Media Operations, talks with legendary actor, John Rhys-Davies at the Newcastle Film & ComicCon. Jay gets some amazing insider information in this fun interview with the Lord of the Rings star! We learn that, only under pressure from his agent and son, that he accepted the role of Gimli in Lord of the Rings,“I ...

When should you finally “put childish things aside?” Filmmaker Ron Newcomb says, “Never!” Newcomb has found himself in the over 40 category and where the world has told him he should know by now what he “should be”, and “grow up”. Certainly he has had to find a balance. Newcomb has three little girls and a “domestic queen” that gets ...

Is Hollywood making enough fantasy content? Filmmaker Ron Newcomb doesn’t think so. “I grew up in the 80’s where we had a Renaissance of fantasy films.” And he’s right, there was Krull, Conan, Beastmaster, Willow, Dark Crystal, Excaliber and the list goes on and on. Newcomb also points out that fun films in the 80’s as well that seem to ...