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Fans of the cult-classic Starship Troopers are very familiar with its post-apocalyptic alien-infested world wherein Col. Johnny Rico led his Roughnecks in the fight against the vast bug armies. Even more hardcore fans would know that the original Starship Troopers novel by Robert A. Heinlein was originally set in the Philippines, and Johnny Rico, along…
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AKB48, arguably one of the most successful idol groups of the modern era have continued to expand their reach. Their concept of "idols you can meet" has led to a whole -48 empire - first with sister groups in Japan such as SKE48 in Nagoya, NMB48 in Namba and HKT48 in Hakata. Their first forays overseas…
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Listen boys (and fangirls,) Yoona's First Solo Project! (sung to the tune of Gee) Anyway, the Goddess Yoona, my waifu, is finally releasing a solo project! Last Monday, SM Entertainment teased the next stop in their Station project. SM Station is an on-going collaboration between SMTown artists and musicians and talents from other companies. This…
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It is a sad time for me to bring this news to you as the gaming world's legendary artists Wayne England and Christopher Rush have passed away. (more…)
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Daniel "Dan" Gerson, screenwriter and contributor to some of the best-loved Pixar films to grace movie theaters all over the world, passed away in his Los Angeles home last Saturday after battling brain cancer. He is survived by Beau Stacom - his wife of 20 years - and his two children. Gerson began his career first as a…
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2016 really knows no chill. Tony and Oscar-nominated actor Ken Watanabe has been diagnosed with stomach cancer. Japan Times and Kyodo News report that that the 56-year-old actor has already undergone surgery in order to remove the tumor, and is currently recuperating in a hospital. This has delayed his return to Broadway theaters in the 2015 revival of The King and I,…
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