Board Game Industry Drama, Ms. Marvel Writer Trump Derangement, Jim Caviezel's Faith - Fandom Pulse Weekend Briefing
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Military Sci-Fi Book Review: First Command by Michael Simon
Michael Simon’s First Command has been making waves in the Military Sci-Fi scene. It’s the debut novel from Simon, who brings his medical background into the narrative with visceral detail. But while First Command offers plenty of action, high-stakes survival, and solid pacing, it’s not without its flaws.
GAMA Implodes As Yet Another Staffer Quits Over “Toxic Leadership” and “Rampant Gatekeeping”
For years, GAMA has enjoyed a reputation as the board game industry’s most “prestigious” trade organization — the self-appointed gatekeepers of success, hosting expos, pushing industry policy, and sitting comfortably at the center of the tabletop business world. From the outside, they appear polished and professional. But the truth inside the organizati…
Former Marvel Comics Writer Kelly Sue DeConnick Implies She Wants A Violent Insurrection Against Donald Trump: "Governments Don't Change Because You Ask Nicely"
Former Marvel Comics writer Kelly Sue Deconnick appears to be openly calling for insurrection against President Donald Trump in a new interview, saying, “Governments don’t change because you ask nicely.”
Henry Cavill's 'Highlander' Film Finds New Home At Amazon
Henry Cavill and director Chad Stahelski’s Highlander film has reportedly found a new home at Amazon’s United Artists studio.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Steve Jackson Games CEO Meredith Placko Abandons The Company Amid Tariffs Panic
Meredith Placko, the CEO of veteran tabletop game publisher Steve Jackson Games, has abruptly resigned from the company just two years after taking over the role and mere weeks after the company reported significant financial losses. It appears as if Placko wanted to get out of dodge as tariffs are about to make the situation worse for the already embat…
After 'The Acolyte's' Failure, Princess Leia Child Actress Wants A "Strong Female Star Wars Universe"
Princess Leia child actress Vivien Lyra Blair, who played the character in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, is demanding less male-centric Star Wars and a strong female Star Wars universe.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Emilio Estevez Reveals Disney Rejected Feminist 'Mighty Ducks 4' Film Script He Wrote
Emilio Estevez, who played Gordon Bombay in The Might Ducks franchise shared that The Walt Disney Company rejected his pitch for a fourth Mighty Ducks film.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
DC Comics Writer Mark Waid Goes On Five-Minute Unhinged Tirade On Trump: "The Bad Guys Have Won"
DC Comics writer Mark Waid has shown his Trump derangement over the years, though most recently he is best known for quitting social media and saying he can’t write superheroes anymore. Followed up on this on a recent podcast where he announced, “Evil has won.”
Jim Caviezel Shares What He Learned About Jesus While Playing Him During 'The Passion Of The Christ'
Actor Jim Caviezel recently shared what he learned about Jesus Christ while playing him in Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.