National Geographic has recast one of the three leads in its upcoming series The Right Stuff, based on Tom Wolfe’s 1979 novel. According to Deadline, Game of Thrones star Joe Dempsie, who was previously playing the role of Lt. Gordon Cooper had to leave his role due to visa complications. Colin O’Donoghue, famous for his role in Once Upon A Time, will replace Dempsie as Lt. Gordon Cooper. He will star alongside Patrick J. Adams, known for his role in Suits, and Jake McDorman, known for his role in Limitless. Image Via Wikipedia The Right Stuff is a story about determined astronauts which …
This may just be me, but when I read books I don’t usually dig deep into who the author is, like finding out their background or upbringing. But it is always fascinating to see who or what inspires great authors to write such profound pieces. So as I started to research some famous authors, I came across some odd facts about them; things I never would have expected to see. Often times, we think we know authors based on the literature they produce, but behind their names on the covers of their books lie some peculiar circumstances. These are some …
If you didn’t know, Marvel’s shows on Netflix are discontinued. Though this is a sad truth, something quite unique is coming out of it. If you have some spare change lying around, you could actually own something straight from the Marvel shows on Netflix. Marvel is actually auctioning off several pieces from iconic shows such as Luke Cage, Daredevil, and Iron Fist. One of the most expensive items that will be available, which is the first iteration of Matt Murdock’s Daredevil costume, starts at $10,000. It is estimated to bring in around $30,000 to $50,000. The tank where …
Notwithstanding his short and devastating life, Edgar Allan Poe left behind an extraordinary legacy embodying stories filled with horror and mind boggling conundrums. Poe endured many tragedies, from losing his wife and mother and his father’s sudden departure to constantly battling depression and alcoholism. It seemed as if he had used writing as therapy, and his dark, innovative work is still talked about in classrooms all around to world to this day. He is considered to be a pioneer in the field of short stories as well as detective fiction, among many others. Poe’s works were far ahead of their …
A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about three of my personal favorite comic book characters who I felt deserve more recognition. This got me intrigued, so I continued to research the world of obscure comic book characters from diverse universes. Not far into my research, I came across three characters I would have never believed actually existed. Their eccentricity had me deeply baffled, yet I was so riveted that I had to dig deeper. These are three absolutely ridiculous comic book characters you probably don’t know, but need to check out. Eye-Scream Image Via MarvunApp …
