Author: Amy Davis

Hi, I’m Amy. I like long walks in the graveyard, horror movies, comic books, and bringing you the latest in nerd-centric news.

Are you ready to return to the Wasteland? We sure are! Emmy-nominee Walton Goggins has confirmed cameras are already rolling on season 2 of Prime Video’s “Fallout” series. Getting the news straight from the Ghoul himself is a pretty solid source, honestly. “Back in the saddle… #Deux,” Goggins posted. “Gatdamn it feels good to slip on this skin. I do this shit for the love of the Game.” Accompanied by a picture of him in a detailed latex mask that he sports to play The Ghoul on the show. “Fallout” The series is based on a video game franchise of…

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Regal Cinemas has officially entered “The Lord of The Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” into the popcorn bucket wars! The movie theater chain also unveiled a snowglobe collectable cup and a hooded blanket as part of the rollout. The popcorn bucket is shaped like Helm’s hammer. The images don’t give a sense of scale, but the long handle may make sharing snacks with your movie pals much easier. The snow globe collectible cup features character art from the “War of the Rohirrim.” Its domed lid houses a scenic snow-covered mountain range. Last but not least, the hooded blanket turns…

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A24’s upcoming film “Y2K” may be entering the popcorn bucket wars. The late 90s-themed horror sci-fi comedy could be hitting theaters with a collectible bucket shaped like an iMac. Commenters have already posted their own iMac DIYs and pleas for this product to be real. So if this is A24’s way of gauging market interest, it clearly worked. Some are pointing out that Apple is known for astronomical fees to license its products. But since an iMac is already featured in the trailer, it’s possible that a brand deal extending to merchandise may already be in play. “Y2K” The movie…

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Since 2004, Oxford University Press has given us the word of the year, picked through public voting and language data evaluated by experts. After 37,000 votes were cast, the word chosen for its platinum anniversary is ‘brain rot.’ Adding to the growing trend of word of the year being created by online culture. Definition Oxford defines brain rot as “the supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of overconsumption of material (now particularly online content) considered to be trivial or unchallenging. Also: something characterized as likely to lead to such deterioration.” Origins The…

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Have you ever dreamed of becoming a treasure hunter? Exploring new places while on the prowl for your bounty? Writer and musician Jon Collins-Black wants to allow you to live out that dream with the new book “There’s Treasure Inside.” But this isn’t just any novel. This book contains clues to find five chests, worth over $2 million, that Collins-Black has hidden all over the USA. The Planning Process Being a lifelong fan of fantasy adventure games like Dungeons & Dragons, Collins-Black was looking for a way to bring a real-world adventure to fruition. In 2015, he hatched a plan…

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On December 3rd 1994, the first PlayStation consoles were released into stores in Japan, becoming an instant hit. By September, PlayStation mania made its way to North American and Europe. 30 years later, Sony is celebrating the now legendary console with a 30th anniversary edition of it and a huge sale on games.  PlayStation At 30 Over 450 titles are currently on sale via the PlayStatin store. Including hits like “Gran Turismo 7,” “The Last of Us,” and the “Crash Bandicoot” N. Sane Trilogy. Along with a 30th anniversary edition of the PlaySation 5 Digital featuring throwback design elements and a…

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On April 15th, 2019, a devastating fire broke out in the framework of Paris’ famed Notre Dame Cathedral. The spread of the blaze collapsed its iconic 19th-century spire, and damaged stained glass windows, paintings, and tapestries. After years of intensive restoration, the historic landmark is set to reopen in the next few days.  In celebration, President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, took a tour. Notre Dame Cathedral During the tour, Macron marveled at the clean stone ceilings that are now free from soot and centuries of dirt. To be fair keeping a huge, highly trafficked building clean for…

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New Line Cinema, Warner Bros. Animation, and WingNut Films are giving a behind-the-scenes look at “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.” This new featurette has interviews with members of the cast and crew about the upcoming film. All while showing off the stunning hand-drawn animation behind it. “The War of the Rohirrim” The new anime takes place 183 years before the events in Sir Peter Jackson‘s trilogy of films. It will tell the story of Helm Hammerhand (Brian Cox), the ancient king of Rohan. Who, alongside his daughter, Hèra (Gaia Wise), is battling against the Dunlendings.…

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If you’re a fan of the Apple TV+ series “Severance” and podcasts, we have some fun news for you.  “The Severance Podcast With Ben Stiller and Adam Scott” is being launched soon on Audacy. As you’ve probably guessed, it’ll be hosted by series director Ben Stiller and star Adam Scott.  This is a companion podcast for the sci-fi series, giving analysis and weekly insights from the show’s cast and crew. “The Severance Podcast” Stiller and Scott will share insights with guest stars including “Severance” creator Dan Erickson and executive producer Jackie Cohn. Alongside series stars Zach Cherry (Dylan), John Turturro…

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Here at NerdBot, we love a good fan theory, and we love it even more when it turns out to be correct. Writer and star of the Emmy-winning series “Ted Lasso” Brett Goldstein has confirmed it’s inspired by L. Frank Baum’s classic “The Wizard of Oz.” “Oh yeah, there’s loads and loads of The Wizard of Oz in Ted Lasso,” Goldstein said when asked if the show is a retelling. “The pinball machine is the one that’s always ‘Ted has to go home. There’s no place like home.’ And then, there’s no place like Richmond F.C. Yes, that’s all Wizard…

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