Posts From Holly Amos
My year-long Star Trek journey
For most of the human race, 2016 was a complete dumpster fire. For me, however, there was a shining beacon of light that kept me from going completely insane: Star Trek.
Star Wars loses Tony Dyson, Star Trek loses Gary Hutzel
Two of the greatest science fiction franchises on the planet have each lost important figures within their respective franchises. Tony Dyson, the original creator of Star Wars‘ droid R2-D2, passed
Star Trek: TNG alum Jonathan Frakes set to voice Star-Lord’s dad
In a delightful collision of fandoms, Jonathan Frakes, best known for his role as Commander William T. Riker in Star Trek: The Next Generation, has been tapped to provide the
Netflix streaming removals and additions for March 2016
Every month contracts that Netflix has with certain movie studios and television networks end and programming is removed from its streaming service as a result. The silver lining is that
NASA/JPL issues free travel-inspired posters
Space fans, rejoice! NASA/JPL has issued a collection of travel-inspired posters depicting several planets and moons that the human race strives to reach one day. The collection of 14 posters
First look at BD Wong as Dr. Hugo Strange in Gotham
Fox’s hit series Gotham returns on February 29th with an additional cast member: Veteran television actor BD Wong (Jurassic World) as Dr. Hugo Strange, the scientist who runs Arkham Asylum.
The Finest Hours (movie review)
Based on the true incredible story of an impossible rescue mission by the Coast Guard in 1952, The Finest Hours is a heartfelt and thrilling film. Starring Chris Pine and
Netflix streaming removals and additions for February 2016
Every month contracts that Netflix has with certain movie studios and television networks end and programming is removed from its streaming service as a result. The silver lining is that
My adoration for Alan Rickman lives in a parody
With the sudden passing of veteran actor Alan Rickman late last week, many people were inspired to watch their favorite performance of his over the weekend. For some, it was
Cate Blanchett to be a Thor baddie?
Last month it was reported, although never officially announced by the studio, that Cate Blanchett had joined the cast of the next installment of the Thor franchise. Last night at
Science Channel launches Science Presents DNews
With the popularity of its digital series DNews, Discovery-owned Science Channel has launched a new endeavor: Science Presents DNews. The minute long programming will air nightly at 9pm and will
A Trekkie’s thoughts on The Force Awakens
I’m a Trekkie. I have been my whole life (thanks, Dad!) and generally, two things are assumed about me in regards to Star Wars given the fact that I’m a
Netflix streaming removals and additions for January 2016
Every month contracts that Netflix has with certain movie studios and television networks end and programming is removed from its streaming service as a result. The silver lining is that
Fox casually drops Independence Day: Resurgence trailer
Football audiences were pleasantly surprised to see the first trailer from the much-anticipated Independence Day: Resurgence, the sequel to 1996’s Independence Day, today. Jeff Goldblum and Bill Pullman return for
Legendary actor Robert Loggia dead at 85
Robert Loggia, whose acting career spanned over six decades, died Friday afternoon at his home in Brentwood, California according to his wife, Audrey Loggia. He was 85 and had been
Netflix streaming removals and additions for December 2015
Every month contracts that Netflix has with certain movie studios and television networks end and programming is removed from its streaming service as a result. The silver lining is that
Acapella group Pentatonix takes on Star Wars
The American Music Awards were held on ABC last night and included a scene from the new film Star Wars: The Force Awakens for eager Star Wars fans. It also included a
Castle Corsetry releases its new geek-inspired gym wear
Castle Corsetry, an LA-based clothing company headed up by renowned designer and fellow geek Lauren Bregman, has released its newest venture in the world of geek fashion: gym wear. With
Hitting up Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo
I’ve been attending Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo since its incarnation in 2011, before Lee’s name was even attached to the event, and it has managed to grow with each passing
The wonder that was Ben Cooper Halloween Costumes
Ben Cooper, Inc. was an icon in Halloween costumes. Seeing them now, it is hard to believe that they were considered one of the top Halloween costume manufacturers in the
