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Corey Haim Passes Away

March 10, 2010   || Category: Film News, Human Interest | 4 Comments

Actor Corey Haim, who rose to fame in the 1980’s with a string of hit movies including ‘The Lost Boys,” has passed away at the age of 38.

Sorry ladies, but one of the guys from “Supernatural” is off the market.

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Andrew Koenig’s Body Found

February 26, 2010   || Category: Human Interest, TV News | 8 Comments

Vancouver police believe the body that was discovered in a well-known park and tourist attraction is that of actor Andrew Koenig, son of the legendary Star Trek actor Walter Koenig. Our sympathies and condolences go out to Andrew’s family.
While the cause of death is still under investigation, evidence at the scene may point to [...]

Another “Star Trek” record has been set.

This time, it’s Mack Elder, who named all the original “Star Trek” episodes in broadcast order in 1:39 seconds.

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Prowse Beats Cancer

February 4, 2010   || Category: Film News, Human Interest | 3 Comments

The man who inhabited the Darth Vader suit in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, David Prowse, was given some good news recently. He’s been declared cancer free.

According to the British paper, the Daily Mail, Prowse got the good news last month.

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Remembering Kage Baker

February 3, 2010   || Category: Book News, Human Interest | 2 Comments

Writer Kage Baker, best known for her Company novels, has passed away. She was 57.

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Remebering Zelda Rubenstein

January 28, 2010   || Category: Film News, Human Interest | 2 Comments

Actress Zelda Rubinstein, best known for her work on the movie “Poltergeist,” has passed away. She was 76.

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Bella Now Most Popular Dog Name

January 7, 2010   || Category: Human Interest, Other | 2 Comments

More evidence that the “Twilight” phenonomenon cannot end soon enough.

Thanks to the movie and novel series, Bella has replaced Max as the most popular dog name of 2009.

2009 ended up being one of the toughest years in recent memory when it came to celebrity loses. Here is our short list and final goodbye to so many who entertained us all in the genre of sci-fi, fantasy, gaming and horror over the past several decades.
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Frank Alletter
Wayne Allwine
Dave Arneson
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Philip Carey
David Carradine
Mickey Carroll
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Dom DeLuise
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brittanymurphyActress Brittany Murphy has passed away at the age of 32.

Murphy, who rose to fame for her work in “Clueless” and “8 Mile,” apparently collapsed in the bathroom and that the cause of death “appears to be natural” according to assistant chief coroner for L.A. County, Ed Winter.

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Remembering Edward Woodward

November 17, 2009   || Category: Human Interest, TV News | 5 Comments

Accomplished actor Edward Woodward, best known for his role on the television series, “The Equalizer” has passed away at the age of 79.

Woodward was British and starred in over 100 tv shows, movie and stage productions during his long and distinguished career.

Artist John T. Unger is currently battling a lawsuit that seeks to overturn his original copyright.
“My original art has been copied by a manufacturer who is now suing me in federal court to overturn my existing copyrights and continue making knockoffs,” Unger writes on his web site. “I have a strong case, a great lawyer [...]

Who says romance is dead?
On their fifth anniversary, a gamer used “Super Mario World” to propose to his girlfriend (now fiancee).
The proposal came spelled out in rings within the game.
The gamer secretly recorded the moment and shared it on YouTube for everyone.
She said yes.

Barry Letts, who served as producer for the Jon Pertwee era of “Doctor Who, has passed away at the age of 84.
Letts served as producer on the series from 1970-74, guiding the series’ transition into color.  Letts broke into show business as an actor before moving into directing and producing.
His first work on “Doctor Who” [...]

Actress Scarlett Johannson is looking to provide one fan with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and raise a bit of money for charity at the same time.
Johansson, who stars in the upcoming “Iron Man 2″ is auctioning off the chance to attend the world-premiere of one of next year’s most anticipated films. The proceeds will go [...]

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Patrick Swayze Has Died - R.I.P.

September 15, 2009   || Category: Film News, Human Interest | 1 Comment

Actor, producer, choreographer and dancer Patrick Swayze has succumbed to the awful disease of pancreatic cancer and has died, according to his publicist.
R.I.P Patrick

Here are some of Patrick’s most memorable career roles:
The Beast, Ghost, Dirty Dancing, Red Dawn, Donnie Darko, To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar, City of Joy, Point Break, [...]

Many of those behind-the-scenes of the mega SciFi Channel hit series “Battlestar Galactica” have become household names. People like Ronald D. Moore, David Eick and others. However, there is one man who stood behind the sets that without his insight, expertise and Emmy-winning producing ability, BSG would have never seen the light of [...]

A group of gamers from Lafayette, Indiana recently completed a video game endurance test, playing seven Mario games in four days.  Their goal was to raise money for Child’s Play, a charitable organization benefiting children’s hospitals.
The Mario Marathon 2 began on July 10 and ended Tuesday, totaling 96 hours and collecting $28,684.01 for the [...]

Yesterday we brought you news that actor LeVar Burton had been involved in a car accident and taken to the hospital.
Today we have good news the actor who played Geordi LaForge on “Star Trek: The Next Generation” as well as hosting the popular series “Reading Rainbow” for years, is doing well and recovering from the [...]

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Farrah Fawcett Remembered

June 25, 2009   || Category: Human Interest, TV News | 5 Comments

The young Texas girl who symbolized an era has succumed to her long battle with anal cancer. Farah Fawcett has passed away at the age of 62.
Fawcett will best be remembered as the ditzy and beautiful blonde that made up the trio of private eye babes on the 1970’s mega hit series “Charlie’s Angels” [...]

The family of late actor David Carradine asked for an independent autopsy and was granted one by famed forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden. His conclusion? David Carradine’s death was not a suicide.
“On the basis of the information we currently have, coupled with the autopsy findings, Carradine’s death does not appear to be [...]

Wales’ Sebastian Neale loved “Doctor Who.”  How much you ask?
Enough to have a “Doctor Who” themed funeral.  The 26-year old fan recently passed away.  But instead of the standard funeral, Neale had a “Doctor Who” themed one, including having his casket look like the exterior of the Doctor’s TARDIS.
Attendees to the funeral were greeted by [...]

Actor David Carradine’s death by hanging is now being ruled as accidental by Thai police. Their first report indicated the 72 year old actor had committed suicide after his naked body was found hanging by the neck in a closet. This first report was refuted by family, friends and associates. Now it [...]

Best-selling fantasy author David Eddings has passed away at the age of 77 according to BBC News.
Inspired by the success of the Lord of the Rings, Eddings penned The Elenium series, which follwed the adventures of crooked-nosed knight Sir Sparhawk.
His wife Leigh, who died two years ago, played a pivotal role in the creation of [...]

Actor David Carradine, best-known for his role in the 70’s TV series, “Kung-Fu,” has passed away at the age of 72.    Carradine was found in a hotel-room in Bangkok hanged and is believed to have committed suicide according to the Associated Press.
A spokesman for the U.S. Embassy, Michael Turner, confirmed the death of the 72-year-old [...]

You may not know the name Wayne Allwine, but odds are you’ve heard his voice.   Allwine has been the man behind the voice of Mickey Mouse for the past 32 years.  He first gave voice to the famous mouse during animated segments of “The Mickey Mouse Club” in 1977 and has been providing Mickey’s voice [...]

The co-creator of the popular role-playing game “Dungeons and Dragons,” Dave Arenson has passed away at the age of 61. Arenson passed away Tuesday after a long battle with cancer reports SciFi Wire. He is survives by his wife and daughter.
Arneson was an avid table-top gaming fan in the early 60’s. He [...]

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Andy Hallett Passes Away

March 31, 2009   || Category: Human Interest, TV News | 7 Comments

Actor Andy Hallett, best known for his role as Lorne on Joss Whedon’s “Angel” has passed away at the age of 33 according to SciFi Wire.  According to a spokesman, the actor died of heart failure last night.
The actor had a five-year history of battling heart-disease and passed away last evening at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in [...]

Actress Natasha Richardson has passed away at the age of 45 according to the Hollywood Reporter.   Richardson had a distinguished career in film and on the stage.
Richardson was hospitalized earlier this week for injuries to her head while taking a skiing lesson Monday at the Mont Tremblant ski resort north of Montreal.  Although she initially [...]

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Ron Silver Remembered

March 16, 2009   || Category: Film News, Human Interest | 3 Comments

One of Hollywood’s finest actors and influential people has died after a two year battle with esophageal cancer. Ron Silver, Tony Award winning stage actor, big screen movie star, political insider and humanitarian activist, age 62, died peacefully Sunday morning in his sleep surrounded by his family around him.
Silver was a three-time Emmy nominee, [...]

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