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A lot of new rumors about Episode VII are hitting the Internet, but the most solid of them appears to be the upgraded armor that at least some of the new Imperial troopers might have. Indie Revolver explains some of the differences between the new helmets and those of the original trilogy stormtroopers, including the asymterical design and the more ...

Fans of the Mass Effect series are surely excited for the much talked about (but only vaguely described) pending Mass Effect 4, but there’s one thing that has been made very clear- the newest installment won’t include our Hero, Commander Shepard.  This is, of course, disappointing.  After all, whoever becomes the new protagonist, they’ll never be better than Commander Shepard. ...

Aside from his hugely successful and award winning Comedy Network show, The Colbert Report, Stephen Colbert is also known for his love and great knowledge of all things Tolkien. So much so is this dedication to Tolkien’s works, that he has posted a quiz on his show’s website asking you, “Which elven language does Stephen speak?” Take the Hobbit quiz: ...

Star Wars Armada from Fantasy Flight Games by Joe Gilronan New release from Fantasy Flight Games, Star Wars Armada. Ever wanted to command your own Star Destroyer, well here’s your chance. Take on the role of fleet admiral for either the Imperial Navy or Rebel Alliance, the fate of the galaxy is in your hands! “In Star Wars: Armada, you ...

Just recently, I caught up with author and scholar Charlie Starr to conduct an interview with him about The Heart of Light. Last week, I posted a dazzling review of the book, which has war, love, betrayal and all the great stuff that keeps you turning a page! Here is a link to the podcast from All About Jack:  http://essentialcslewis.com/2014/08/11/the-heart-of-light-dr-charlie-starr/ ...

History Channel’s Vikings has grown greatly in popularity over its two seasons on the air. Now YOU can be on the show! The casting director is looking for “extras of all ages, shapes and various ethnicities.” Sounds like the Vikings cast will be taking a great journey to different parts of the world! Will you take up the call to ...

J.K. Rowling’s Amazing Kindness Perhaps it’s not much of  surprise that a woman who wrote about goodness defeating evil practices what she preaches, but in an age that grows increasingly cynical, it’s still nice to have some confirmation.  And when you hear that someone has donated so much of their money that they are no longer a billionaire, you know ...

The Walt Disney World Resort in Hollywood Studios already has Star Wars Weekends, but Disney is now looking to expand their newly-acquired license to the franchise to other parks and in bigger ways. Details have not yet been announced, and probably won’t be until the release date for Episode VII gets closer, but Disney chairman Bob Iger said at a ...

Outlander: The New Series by Andrea R. Cooper Outlander, based on the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon premiered Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 9pm (regardless of US timezone) on Starz. (2) As of August 8th, an estimated 600,000 viewers have watched it via online through Starz, Xfinity, Youtube, and cable and satellite On Demand. (1) Other sources say the figure ...

Today an announcement came from Catalyst Game Labs has got the liscences to make two boardgames from the TV series Vikings. “We’re big fans of Vikings,” said Randall N. Bills, Managing Developer for Catalyst Game Labs. “It’s been incredibly exciting to look at different ways to bring the show to gaming tables. From the Jarl that almost anyone can sit ...