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.
Writer Kage Baker, best known for her Company novels, has passed away. She was 57.
Actress Zelda Rubinstein, best known for her work on the movie “Poltergeist,” has passed away. She was 76.
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.
Tough Year for SF Fans - A Final Adieu to Lost Friends
December 29, 2009 || Category: Featured, Human Interest | 2 Comments
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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David [...]
Remembering Brittany Murphy
December 21, 2009 || Category: Film News, Human Interest | Leave a Comment
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.
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.
Help Artist Overturn Copyright Lawsuit
October 28, 2009 || Category: Human Interest, Other, The Biz In Show Business | Leave a Comment
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.
Former “Dr Who” Producer Barry Letts Passes Away
October 13, 2009 || Category: Human Interest, TV News | Leave a Comment
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” [...]
Johansson Auctioning Tickets for “Iron Man 2″ Premiere
September 17, 2009 || Category: Human Interest | 1 Comment
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 [...]
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 [...]
“Mario Marathon” Raises Money for Charity
July 16, 2009 || Category: Gaming, Human Interest | Leave a Comment
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 [...]
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” [...]
Carradine Autopsy: Death Not A Suicide
June 11, 2009 || Category: Film News, Human Interest | 1 Comment
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 [...]
Fan Has “Doctor Who” Themed Funeral
June 11, 2009 || Category: Bizarre News, Featured, Human Interest, TV News | 4 Comments
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Science-fiction writer Phillip Jose Farmer has passed away at the age of 91 according to the Associated Press.
Farmer is best known for his “Riverworld” series of novels. The premise of the series is that after an apocalyptic destruction of the Earth at the end of the 20th Century, every human who ever lived is resurrected [...]
Couple Has a “Halo” Wedding
February 5, 2009 || Category: Bizarre News, Gaming, Human Interest | 1 Comment
It was love at first frag for gamers Desirai Labrada and John Henry. The couple, who met while playing “Halo 2″ on-line, tied the knot last month at a special “Halo” themed ceremony according to MTV.
According to reports, the bride and groom wore traditional wedding apparel while the officiating officer at the ceremony wore the [...]
Majel Roddenberry Finds Final Rest in Space
January 27, 2009 || Category: Human Interest, TV News | 3 Comments
Majel Roddenberry will be joining her husband Gene Roddenberry in space, according to the Associated Press. The actress, who recently passed away, will have her remains sent into space via Celestis Inc.
Celestis sent some of Gene Roddenberry’s ashes into orbit around the earth in a premier Founders Flight rocket launch in 1997.
Celestis sent some of [...]
Prolific television director Kim Manners (59), who brought a distinct visual style to “The X-Files” and “Supernatural” as well as dozens of other television programs, has passed away after a long fight with cancer according to our partners over at TV Guide On-Line.
Manners was a producer and director for “The X-Files” and on the CW’s [...]
