Lego released the first images of its “Rogue One” sets on Thursday, and they reveal quite a few clues about what’s to come in the new Star Wars movie. There are a few spoilers in this Lego set reveal, so if you want to remain in the dark, stop reading! The first wave of Lego …
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Gene Wilder’s Willy Wonka commemorated in candy
When actor Gene Wilder died this week, San Francisco pop artist Jason Mecier decided to commemorate him in his best known role as Willy Wonka from the 1971 film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” Related stories R.I.P. Gene Wilder, who brought both chocolate and meme factories to life Using jelly beans, gumballs, Red Hots and a multitude of other …
Read More »‘Rogue One’ toys star in stop
Star Wars fans are known for using their talents to make fun video tributes using action figures, toy vehicles and more. Now they’ll be able to enter their fan-made videos in a new contest sponsored by Lucasfilm and Disney. To kick things off, Lucasfilm posted the video “Star Wars Go Rogue – Chapter 1” on Tuesday on the official Star …
Read More »Natalie Portman isn’t keen to show her son the Star Wars prequels
Natalie Portman is done being Thor’s scientist girlfriend in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but some fans might wonder if she feels the same way about Star Wars. Related stories Jar Jar returns in this ‘Rogue One’ parody New international ‘Rogue One’ trailer reveals more Star Wars secrets Her character Padme Amidala, aka Mrs. Anakin Skywalker, doesn’t survive much longer after …
Read More »What fate awaits in ‘Stranger Things’ season 2?
Warning: Spoilers for season 1 of “Stranger Things” below. Read at your own risk. Now that Netflix has officially renewed “Stranger Things,” it’s the perfect time to speculate about the next season. Show writers and creators Matt and Ross Duffer will return to handle nine new episodes that will debut in 2017. They’ve already hinted at things to come in …
Read More »Holmes and Watson look extra pensive in ‘Sherlock’ season 4 image
Fans will have to be patient to see what dangerous adventures Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson get into in the new season of “Sherlock,” since it won’t be airing until 2017. But that doesn’t mean the BBC can’t dish out some more clues. On Wednesday, the official “Sherlock” Twitter account released a new image of Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) and …
Read More »‘Doctor Strange’ villain teased in new video
Marvel’s upcoming superhero movie “Doctor Strange” stars Benedict Cumberbatch as a former medical doctor named Stephen Strange who goes on a mystical journey and ends up learning magic that can save humankind. But what about the characters who both train and challenge the doc? In an exclusive sneak peek posted Tuesday on YouTube, the characters that surround Strange finally have …
Read More »See ‘Avengers’ reimagined as TV sitcom ‘Full House’
Ever wonder what would make Marvel’s “The Avengers” even more entertaining? Put the superheroes into a laugh-track TV sitcom. Using movie clips from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and various gag reels, YouTube user Zach reimagines “The Avengers” as the wholesome hit TV series “Full House” from the ’90s. Related stories Hemsworth and Hiddleston visit a children’s hospital as Thor and …
Read More »Barb from ‘Stranger Things’ gets a very Barb
Funko has a talent for transforming favorite pop culture characters into cute collectibles. With the buzz about sci-fi/horror Netflix series “Stranger Things” at an all-time high, it was only a matter of time before the toy company put out feelers to gauge the response to potential Pop Vinyl figures of the show’s most popular characters. Related stories This Eleven figure …
Read More »Cosplayers dress to impress at Russia’s Starcon
Fans who love to dress up as their favorite film, TV, comic book and video game characters don’t just reside in the United States. Our Eastern European friends reminded us of this at Starcon in St. Petersburg, Russia, where cosplayers donned their DIY costumes and strutted their stuff. In two videos, Starcon Старкон 2016 Russian Cosplay Part 1 and Part …
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