A new 1:1 scale model of Grogu, the scene-stealing scamp from The Mandalorian has been unveiled by quality toymaker Ashton-Drake.

Dodson’s voice performances also appeared in dozens of commercials and video games.

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Discover the original co-op shooter-looter, crammed with new enhancements! As one of 4 trigger-happy mercenaries with RPG progression, equip bazillions of guns to take on the desert planet Pandora. Originally released in 2009, with four DLC packs released in the following year, I distinctly remember buying and trying to play through the game and letting Read the full article…

Trump’s daughter-in-law will be his eyes and ears at the Republican National Committee. But there’s a lot more to it than that.

Mitch McConnell has announced his endorsement of Donald Trump for president.

Washington says no despite ‘frantic’ talks between diplomats, as bodies lie in street and army battles gun-toting gang members

Ariana Greenblatt’s live-action spin on a Clone Wars-era Ahsoka gets a suitably realistic—and altogether eerie—Hot Toys figure.

Cystic fibrosis once guaranteed an early death—but a medical breakthrough has given many patients a chance to live decades longer than expected. What do they do now?

A simmering, years-long row between JK Rowling and broadcaster India Willoughby has spilled over into a police complaint.

It took a village of Denis Villeneuve’s most trusted artisans to pull off “Dune: Part Two’s” epic Harkonnen arena fight scene.

Instead of going to Miami Stay at home in your jammi Spring breaker and beer Ain’t welcome here If you come, you might end up in the slammy

Avatar: The Last Airbender: Created by Albert Kim. With Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Dallas Liu. A young boy known as the Avatar must master the four elemental powers to save the world, and fight against an enemy bent on stopping him. Jamming 20 episodes worth of animated content into 8 episodes of live action Read the full article…

The Alex Garland film is sparking discussion about its release during a contentious election year: “The idea of civil war actually keeps me up at night.”

This month’s ebook deals have landed with 27 books on sale for $0.99 each, books that have never been on sale are in bold: No official announcement from S&S about this month’s book sale yet, but I was getting antsy about the situation and found these books for $0.99 each on several of the normal Read the full article…

The Rocinante’s crew of reluctant sci-fi heroes may soon be heading to your toy shelf, thanks to a Kickstarter campaign launching March 1.

io9 has your exclusive first look at this massive Dune collectors item signed by Denis Villeneuve.

Facebook appeared to be experiencing widespread technical problems Tuesday, with thousands of users logging errors in accessing the social media service.

Nikki Haley indicated she no longer feels bound by the Republican National Committee pledge she made to endorse the eventual GOP nominee.

World’s Greatest Dad: Directed by Bobcat Goldthwait. With Robin Williams, Daryl Sabara, Morgan Murphy, Naomi Glick. When his son’s body is found in a humiliating accident, a lonely high school teacher inadvertently attracts an overwhelming amount of community and media attention after covering up the truth with a phony suicide note. I’m still on my Read the full article…

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The Supreme Court ruled Monday that former President Donald Trump should appear on the ballot in Colorado. Follow here for the latest live news updates.

The EU fined Apple about $1.95 billion for “abusing its dominant position on the market for the distribution of music streaming apps.”

The estate of the late Sinéad O’Connor has denounced Donald Trump’s use of her performance of ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ at his recent campaign rallies.

Philly fans got their wieners in a twist Grabbing them by the fist They threw their meat From their seat And now $1 meals will be missed

Dune: Part Two: Directed by Denis Villeneuve. With Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem. Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. About as good as the first one, though this time around there are no big revelations, other than a couple casting decisions Read the full article…

Amazon Studios allegedly used AI to rush remake ahead of copyright termination.

The Marvels: Directed by Nia DaCosta. With Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani, Samuel L. Jackson. Carol Danvers gets her powers entangled with those of Kamala Khan and Monica Rambeau, forcing them to work together to save the universe. Watched after adding the Steelbook to my collection, which the decision and journey to get it Read the full article…

Florida state Rep. Alex Andrade on Friday forcefully argued the point that some slaves were paid during discussion of an anti-CRT bill.

The data in a push notification can help law enforcement officials identify and track a criminal suspect.

The Texas adjutant general stood in uniform beside the former president during a campaign event on immigration policy.

The proposed law prescribes penalties beyond a felony charge in the form of forcing the person convicted to register as a sexual offender

A Texas judge has blocked the state’s attorney general from forcing an LGBTQ+ advocacy group to hand over information about transgender children receiving gender-affirming medical care

Amazing that Representative Matt Gaetz thought this line of questioning would go over well.

Gearbox Entertainment are reportedly due to be sold by owners Embracer, as part of ongoing efforts by Embracer Group to…

Composer Thomas Brunet talks about his absolutely stunning music for Chants of Sennaar in this episode. We love how spontaneous the music sounds, and the colorful, creative instrument palette. In addition to the wonderful music, Thomas and I talk about a new graduate program he’s created for music and sound design in Bordeaux, France, as Read the full article…

Body camera footage from Idaho reveals a sheriff hunting for a YA book he could use for a political stunt.

Why the business magnate has decided to procure hundreds of land parcels is unclear.

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith blocked a bill on Wednesday that would protect the IVF access nationwide.

A new documentary highlights teaching techniques of an educator who went the extra mile for her students.

Last week, the journalist Tim Burke was arrested in Florida after a grand jury charged him with 14 federal crimes: seven counts of unlawfully intercepting or disclosing wire, oral, or electronic communications; six counts of accessing a protected computer without authorization; and one count of conspiring to do those things. The indictment sprinkles a handful Read the full article…

IDW has graciously given me permission to post some preview images of their upcoming comics and while this one is a couple days late, I’m working out my process and I think I have it nailed down. These actually came out yesterday, but if this were done earlier this week like I had planned, here’s Read the full article…

The company’s advertising revenue and studios unit profit fell, but CEO David Zaslav says: “We have an attack plan for 2024,” including Max’s rollout in key international markets and “a more robust creative pipeline.”

How cereal, beverages, and fast food became big business for movies.

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McConnell announced his plans Wednesday on the Senate floor, where he talked about waiting for a day when he would have total clarity about the end of his work: “That day arrived today.”

The former president’s lawyers offered an 1,800-page explanation for why he shouldn’t have to pay up.

Anna: Directed by Luc Besson. With Sasha Luss, Helen Mirren, Luke Evans, Cillian Murphy. Beneath Anna Poliatova’s striking beauty lies a secret that will unleash her indelible strength and skill to become one of the world’s most feared government assassins. I was directed to watch this by a member of the community, to whom I Read the full article…

Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows: Directed by Paul Jay. With Bret Hart, Owen Hart, Brian Pillman, Blade Hart. Documentary focusing on the career of pro wrestler Bret Hart & his controversial exit from the WWF. I swear to god I’m not going to get into wrestling, but this was mentioned in a podcast I was Read the full article…

‘Star Wars’ fans can pick up Asajj Ventress’ lightsabers at Disneyland and Walt Disney Resorts, as well as online beginning in March.