Among the best-known pulp characters within the mainstream is Johnston McCulley‘s Zorro, though this is more due to the fame created by his appearance in movies and TV shows than in the original written form. McCulley (1883-1958) created several larger-than-life characters, many of which were part of a series that ran sometimes in the dozens. […]
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REVIEW: Chuck Dixon’s Levon Cade Series
A new thriller series I discovered is Chuck Dixon‘s Levon Cade series. At this time, there are a dozen novels in it, and I’ve read the first 10. I would recommend people read the series in order, as events in earlier stories impact later volumes, and some are linked. For those not aware, Chuck Dixon […]
SAG-AFTRA Declares Possible MoCap And Voice Actor Strike As AI Becomes The Target Of Gaming Job Upheaval At GDC 2024
As the video game industry grapples with widespread layoffs and the rise of generative AI, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) is taking center stage at this year’s Game Developers Conference (GDC) to advocate for ethical AI usage and worker protections. The union, which represents performers in video games, film, […]
Congress Unanimously Authorized DHS And FBI To Gather Intelligence On And Censor Gamers And Social Media In 2018
A bombshell report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in January 2024 exposed that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) routinely “share and receive domestic violent extremism threat-related information with social media and gaming companies.” According to the GAO, DHS activities include gathering and sharing intelligence from and to […]
Remembering Legendary TTRPG Designer James Ward: And His Work On Dungeons & Dragons
The tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) community mourns the loss of James Ward, a pioneering game designer whose contributions to Dungeons & Dragons and the fantasy genre left an indelible mark. Ward, who passed away at the age of 72, was a driving force behind some of the most iconic elements of the beloved TTRPG. Ward’s […]
Walt Disney World Investments SLASHED
The Disney Company has released an editorial reply to Nelson Peltz and Trian’s white paper to their shareholders. Mickey and Great and Terrible’s reply is kind of an embarrassment. It appears as if Bob Iger said the quiet part out loud. Disney seems to have convinced itself its financial legerdemain is so brilliant no one […]
Billy Dee Williams Answers Rumors Reprising Lando Calrissian: “Pay me a lot of money and I’ll sell my soul.”
The glamorous world of Hollywood has long been a beacon of fascination for millions worldwide. The prospect of fame, fortune, and eternal adoration is a seductive lure, leading many aspiring artists to make extreme sacrifices, even selling their souls for a taste of the limelight. However, behind the glitz and glamour, there lurks a sinister […]
The Head of Disney Imagineering Has Been Fired!
When a business wants an announcement spread far and wide, it’s made on Monday early in the afternoon. When a company doesn’t want to bring attention to it, it’s made on a Friday at 4:40 in the afternoon. When a company wants a piece of news buried six feet deep, with a layer of peat […]
Gamers Smacks AAA Company EA As Narrative Designer Dani Lalonders Admits to Racist Hiring Practices
A narrative designer currently employed by Electronic Arts (EA) subsidiary Cliffhanger Games has sparked controversy after admitting to discriminatory hiring practices on a previous project. Dani Lalonders, who is working on the upcoming Marvel’s Black Panther game at the EA studio, revealed during the 2021 Game Devs of Color Expo that she intentionally avoided hiring […]
Kotaku And The Mainstream Media Get Rekt On The Importance of Ethics in Journalism
There’s a generational conflict in video game journalism that seems to be boiling over lately. I used to think it was completely based on age; old vs young ideas that should be thought over, debated, and changed for the better. I apparently missed the mark entirely. Turns out merit was never a factor in getting […]
Oscars Skips Honoring A Number of Departed Actors with Botched ‘In Memoriam’ Segment
The Oscars, the most prestigious and anticipated event in the entertainment industry, has always been a platform to celebrate the achievements of the living while paying tribute to those who have departed. One of the most poignant and emotional moments of the ceremony is the ‘In Memoriam’ segment, which honors the performers, filmmakers, and artisan […]
Social Media Reacts to The Passing of Legendary Dragon Ball Creator Akira Toriyama
Akira Toriyama, author of the famous Japanese manga series Dragon Ball, has passed away at the age of 68. According to the official Dragon Ball series website, Toriyama suffered from an acute subdural hematoma and passed away on March 1st. Born in 1955 in the city of Nagoya, Akira Toriyama leaves behind a several-decade legacy […]
