Happy Birthday to our favorite Wizard and magnetically charged villain, Sir Ian McKellen born May 25, 1939! Ian McKellen is an English actor.The recipient of multiple Laurence Olivier Awards, a Tony Award, a Golden Globe Award, two Academy Award nominations, and five Emmy Award nominations, McKellen’s work spans genres ranging from Shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science ...
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EA to Announce Plans for Future Star Wars Games at E3
EA to Announce Plans for Future Star Wars Games at E3 by Michelle Lawhorn As Legendarium reported earlier this month, EA Games is now the exclusive publisher for the Star Wars video game franchise. Although the publisher has said that no new games will be released before 2014, they will be announcing their plans for the newly-acquired license at E3 ...
Read More »Star Wars News…and Yoda!
Star Wars News…and Yoda! by Michelle Lawhorn All has been relatively quiet on the Star Wars: Clone Wars front lately, but not anymore! This leaked footage was shown at the opening day of Star Wars Weekends 2013 at Walt Disney World, and gives us a brief glimpse at the first arc focusing on Yoda. There’s still no word on how ...
Read More »Star Wars: Rebels Animated Series Announced
From the press release: Production has begun on Star Wars Rebels, an exciting, all-new animated television series based on one of the greatest entertainment franchises of all time. Scheduled to premiere in fall 2014 as a one-hour special telecast on Disney Channel, it will be followed by a series on Disney channels around the world. Gary Marsh, president and chief ...
Read More »Funny Audition Video for the Next Star Wars Movie
From Toronto actor, Dave Walpole, comes this very funny “audition video” addressed to J.J. Abrams and Kathleen Kennedy for the upcoming Star Wars episode 7 film. You can also view David’s charity, Be “The Force” for clean water. Help support this worthy cause! From the website: If given the choice, would you want inside you “clean water”, or the water ...
Read More »Missing Ned Stark Parte Deux – Let the Man Himself Speak!
Missing Ned Stark Parte Deux – Let the Man Himself Speak! by Olga A. You might remember that discussion we had on here not so long ago – some of you leaping up to agree with Chris Bennion’s view that our very favourite Ned Stark was in fact the best thing that ever happened in “The Game of Thrones,” and ...
Read More »Star Wars VII Concept Trailer
If you’re anything like me you are having a hard time cooling your heels until the new Star Wars film comes out. Unfortunately, that is still a couple of years away. For fans who can’t get enough Star Wars, here’s a cool tidbit – a new and very well done fan made film trailer for Star Wars Episodes VII! Made ...
Read More »Director of Brave Bashes Disney Over Sexualizing Merida in Latest Make-over
Disney recently released a revamped Merida which has made many angry. The changes have sparked controversy over Disney’s recent “princess” change. (News Director RANT Starts) In my opinion, this is another example of a preconceived expectation that is unrealistic and for many, unattainable. Why is it so hard to have a strong and confident female hero without resorting to unrealistic ...
Read More »Game of Thrones – Great News from BAFTA's!
Game of Thrones – great news from BAFTAs! by Olga A. When a thing is quality, the reception it gets speaks for itself, right? It therefore came as no great surprise that at last night’s BAFTA ceremony awards, our most favourite show (yes, you know, the one with direwolves in it), has received its just accolade, beating the slower-paced tales ...
Read More »Star Wars: D-Tech Yourself Returns
From Walt Disney Weekends returns one of Disney’s most popular attractions, D-Tech Yourself! Become a Star Wars action figure! From Steven Miller, Merchandise Communications Manager: “This year, we are bringing back the popular “cast yourself in Carbonite” option that was inspired by a scene from Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back. We are also delighted to offer a ...
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