Hasbro is creating a 6-inch action figure of George Lucas as a stormtrooper. It will be part of its Black Series line of premium action figures, and will be part of its Lucasfilm’s 50th anniversary line. Entertainment Earth has this figure available now as a preorder for $26.99. They are scheduled for release in March...
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Not a lot of social distancing happening on at the opening of Gen Con 2021
Gen Con, North America’s largest event dedicated to table top gaming, took place September 16 – 19 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Last year’s event was canceled because of Covid. Ironically, the Covid numbers now are much worse than they were a year ago. Go figure. Safety was supposed to be a priority at this year’s Gen...
Read MoreDoes Denis Villeneuve want ‘Dune’ to flop at the box office?
Dune director Denis Villeneuve bashed the Marvel Cinematic Universe, claiming the popular movies are nothing more than “cut and paste” of other movies. From Insider: The Canadian filmmaker, who is best known for making big-budget blockbusters like “Arrival” and “Blade Runner 2049,” was asked about the MCU and whether he was pessimistic about the future...
Read MoreThis Godzilla action figure will make all other Godzilla action figures obsolete
If you’re a fan of Godzilla and you enjoy collecting action figures, then there is something coming down the pike that you’ll be interested in. Mezco is producing a behemoth of a Godzilla action figure that will make all other Godzilla action figures look puny and obsolete. It measures 33-inches long and is 18 inches...
Read MoreDenis Villeneuve knows more about ‘Dune’ than Frank Herbert
Dune, the $168 million Warner Bros. movie based on the first half of the science fiction novel by Frank Herbert, comes out on October 22. It will appear both on HBO Max and in movie theaters. I’m a huge fan of the novel. It remains to be seen if I will be a fan of...
Read MoreWizard World sells conventions to Fan Expo
If one of your post-pandemic goals was to go to a Wizard World event, you’re out of luck. Fan Expo agreed to purchase the six remaining Wizard World events. From Newsarama, the pinnacle of comic book news journalism: “Fan Expo HQ is devoted to creating unmissable, exceptional fan experiences. We’re beyond thrilled to be able...
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