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George R.R. Martin Reveals Why 'Star Trek' Refused To Hire Him
These days, we all know author George R.R. Martin as the man behind the stories of the seven kingdoms and its whimsical Westerosi, but did the Game of Thrones creator nearly put his all into another piece of cult fandom? If you Vul-can believe it, there was a time that the sire of Starks and Snows tried to bravely go where no man had gone before — taking on the sci-fi spectacular that is #StarTrek.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Shape Of Who? Ed Sheeran Confirms What Happened To His 'Game Of Thrones' Character
Everyone has their favorite person that they can't help but hate on HBO's Game of Thrones, but when celebrity singer Ed Sheeran popped up for a fleeting appearance in Season 7, I don't think anyone expected it to be him. With that floppy hair and gormless grin, even Ed's soothing warbles couldn't stop #GameofThrones fans from sharpening their pointy ends and heading after him in a very public witch hunt.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Cute Alert: 'Pitch Perfect' Stars Celebrate Engagement With Joint Bachelor-Bachelorette Parties
While their characters were rivals and their groups didn't like each other in the movies, looks like Pitch Perfect stars Skylar Astin and Anna Camp found perfect harmony with each other. So much so, in fact, that they spent this past weekend getting ready for their wedding nuptials with a joint bachelor and bachelorette party.
By Tisha Eaton8 years ago in Geeks
Who Gets The Last Laugh? Jared Leto Is Confused By His DCEU Future
When it comes to the convoluted state of affairs that is the DCEU, the current situation is no laughing matter. Even with funnyman/psycho the Joker, it is hard to see the funny side of what is going on, especially if you are the man behind the maniac. After a lukewarm response to David Ayer's #SuicideSquad, and to #JaredLeto's performance as Puddin', the jury is still out on how the Joker will fit into the future of the cinematic slate.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Whitewashing The Wonder Women: There Are No Women Of Color On Hollywood's Highest-Paid Actress Of 2017 List
Get ready to jump into the pockets of the wealthiest humans in showbizz, for Forbes annual list — the one that tells us which of cinema's leading ladies brought home the big bucks over the past year — has just been released. However, before you pop the champagne corks and get ready to throw your own Wolf of Wall Street style party, there's something pretty troubling about this year's reveal.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Brother, Lover, Expectant Mother: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Loves That Valonqar Theory On 'Game Of Thrones'
Start picking nursery colors and get out that dragon-shaped rattle because for once it's life, not death, coming to the world of Westeros. We may be used to Red Weddings and battlefield BBQ's on HBO's fantasy frolic, but there is good news in the Seven Kingdoms — well, if you count the Lannisters having an incest baby that is.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Celebrity Is NOT Consent: When Fandom Crosses The Line
During cons, meeting one of your favorite celebrities can be an incredibly exciting experience, especially if you are able to walk right up to them. Your first instinct may to be a gushing adoration of all of their work, or to get nervous and clam up, or maybe even to just fling your arms around them. While the first two are understandable, the latter is actually quite inappropriate, and it's become an increasing problem at conventions.
By Tisha Eaton8 years ago in Geeks











