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The Dragonriders of Pern: How One of Science Fiction’s Most Beloved Sagas Faded from the Zeitgeist
The Dragonriders of Pern is one of the most beloved science fiction and fantasy properties ever created. Anne McCaffrey’s saga of telepathic dragons, their riders, and the fight against Thread captivated readers for decades, won Hugo and Nebula awards, and established McCaffrey as the first woman to win both honors for fiction. At its peak, Pern was a c…
Milo Yiannopoulos Calls For Boycott Of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' After Travis Scott Revealed As Part Of The Cast
Political and cultural commentator Milo Yiannopoulos called for a boycott of Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film The Odyssey after it was revealed that Travis Scott was revealed to be part of the cast.
Natalie Portman Describes Trump Administration As "Worst Of The Worst Of Humanity"
Actress Natalie Portman known for her roles in Star Wars, V for Vendetta, and the Thor films claimed that the Trump administration is the “worst of the worst of humanity.”
'Highguard' Developer Attempts To Explain How Game Is Not Like Sony's Disastrous 'Concord'
Highguard Game Director Chad Grenier recently shared why he believes his newly released game is not like Sony’s disastrous Concord.
The Long March Of Video Games And The Short Breath Of History
Every age is summoned by its own catastrophes. Meanwhile, the world does not wait politely for artists to finish their work. Audiences are in constant hype, screaming and shouting for new products and creators must answer the call. They cannot hide behind the slow machinery of their craft as history breaks into their workshop like a storm.
'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Actor Robert Picardo Claims Negative Fan Reviews Are Created By Bots
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy actor Robert Picardo recently claimed many of the negative reviews for the show are due to “bots.”
Multiple Marvel, DC Comics, and IDW Publishing Artists Post Graphic Sketches Of Heroes Murdering ICE Agents
Over the last couple of weeks, America has seen unrest in Minnesota due to paid agitators getting killed by ICE agents who acted in self-defense, prompting the comic industry to react in a predictably disgusting way, with artists trying to incite more violence in America through their drawings of Marvel, DC Comics, and IDW Publishing heroes murdering IC…
DC Comics President Jim Lee Admits Manga Is Trouncing Western Comics
The debate of manga vs. Western comics was settled by fans years ago, as most real comic readers have left the superhero IP farms of the Western world and turned to reading Japanese stories that actually progress, have continuity, and characters that develop. Now, it looks like even the top level of Marvel and DC Comics is throwing in the towel, with DC Comics President Jim Lee admitting manga has been beating Western comics for a long time.
The Hero With A Thousand Reruns — Why Modern Franchises Keep Reusing Characters
A reader responding to my Darth Maul article offered a familiar and reasonable perspective that writers throughout history have expanded whatever stories resonated with audiences. Doyle resurrected Sherlock Holmes, Baum kept returning to Oz, and Burroughs built empires out of Tarzan and John Carter. Success is rare, the commenter argued, and creators na…