Stuart Freeborn, the pioneering movie makeup artist best known for creating Star Wars characters Yoda, Chewbacca and Jabba the Hutt, died Tuesday in London from a combination of age related ailments. He was 98.
Gamer Goes On Fast to Protest Parents Not Letting Him Play Games
January 28, 2013 by 2 Comments
A 20-something in China is going on a fast in protest.
No, it’s not for a political or social cause, but it’s because his parents want to restrict his time playing video games.
Nemec Injured In Boat Accident
January 28, 2013 by 2 Comments
Actor Corin Nemec, who starred in a season of Stargate SG-1, was injured in a boat accident recently.
“Trek” Fan Who Wanted Early Look at Sequel Passes Away
January 7, 2013 by 1 Comment
Last week, we brought you a story about how J.J. Abrams had fulfilled the wish of a dying Trek fan to see the next big-screen movie Star Trek Into Darkness.
Dying Fan Sees “Star Trek Into Darkness” Early
January 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
J.J. Abrams has granted the wish of a dying fan to see Star Trek Into Darkness.
Remembering Gerry Anderson
December 28, 2012 by 1 Comment
British filmmaker Gerry Anderson has passed away at the age of 83.
Anderson was the creator of such iconic genre series as Thunderbirds, UFO and Space: 1999.
Legos Help Man Propose
November 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Who says Legos can’t be romantic? A Star Wars fan combined his love of Legos, a galaxy far, far away and his potential future bride in a diorama recently. A photo below show the set-up, complete with a Lego stormtrooper down on one knee, proposing with a real diamond ring. We’re assuming since the diorama [...]
Remembering Michael O’Hare
October 1, 2012 by 3 Comments
Actor Michael O’Hare, who played Commander Jeffrey Sinclair on the first season of Babylon Five, has passed away.
O’Hare died Friday after suffering a heart attack a couple of days before.
How Do You Calm A Future Geek?
September 24, 2012 by 1 Comment
How do you calm a crying baby and ensure he or she will be a future geek?
Remembering Michael Clarke Duncan
September 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Oscar nominated actor Michael Clarke Duncan has passed away at the age of 54.
According to the AP, Duncan passed away Monday from complications from a heart attack he suffered in July.
Remembering Neil Armstrong
August 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The first man to walk on the moon has passed away.
Director Tony Scott Dies
August 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tony Scott, director of such Hollywood hits as Top Gun, Days of Thunder and Beverly Hills Cop II, died Sunday after jumping from a Los Angeles County bridge, authorities said.
Remembering William Windom
August 20, 2012 by 1 Comment
Emmy winning actor William Windom passed away Saturday at the age of 88. Windom passed away of congestive heart failure, according to his wife.
Remembering Harry Harrison
August 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The author who gave us Solyent Green and the Stainless Steel Rat has passed away.
Remembering Mary Tamm
July 26, 2012 by 2 Comments
The first actress to play Romana on Doctor Who has passed away.
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