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February 21, 2020

How many Sonic the Hedgehog games are there?

In 1991, Sonic the Hedgehog hit the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. The game – about a super-fast, cool blue hedgehog – proved to be a huge hit with gamers and became an instant classic. Since the release of Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic and his ever-expanding cast of characters have appeared in a succession of games –…

February 21, 2020

Disney is releasing Star Wars Skywalker Saga on Blu-ray – but it's still not the original versions

Great news if you’re a Star Wars fan and you’ve been waiting for a Blu-ray boxset of the entire Skywalker Saga, as Disney/Lucasfilm is set to release the complete collection from April 20th 2020! The boxset will come in two different versions – an 18-disc set and a limited edition 27-disc set! The 18-disc set…

February 18, 2020

I tried Shudder for a week and here is how I got on

I’ve mentioned this numerous times before on It’s A Stampede!, but for those new to this blog, I am a self-confessed, card carrying horror nut. Of all the movie genres that exist, horror is without doubt my favourite. Each year, in the run-up to Halloween I watch a whole heap of horror films, and at…

February 17, 2020

What is the order of the Walt Disney Animated Classics?

For more than 80s years, The Walt Disney Company has been knocking it out of the park when it comes to animated movies. From Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Moana and Frozen II, the Mouse House has remained at the top of the animation game for more than eight decades, producing a strong…

February 14, 2020

Here's some awesome news about the new Netflix He-Man show

A short while back, news broke that Netflix had commissioned a new He-Man animated show, called Masters of the Universe: Revelation. The show is a continuation of the original series, and will explore the further adventures of He-Man, Skeletor, Man-At-Arms and many other classic Eternians. The anime series is being developed by Kevin Smith for…

February 14, 2020

Thoughts on Sonic the Hedgehog

Just over a year ago (May 2019 to be more specific), Paramount Pictures released a trailer for a Sonic the Hedgehog movie – a big screen take on the popular gaming character. The studio hoped for a positive response, yet when the trailer hit the internet it was promptly savaged by most people who saw…

February 14, 2020

What are the Bond songs?

Since the release of the first James Bond movie, 1962’s Dr. No, 007 has become synonymous with girls, gadgets, and… songs. Whenever a new Bond movie is released, a new song (often titled after the film) plays over the opening credits and becomes a hit in its own right. The Bond songs have become an…

February 12, 2020

How to save money on Comixology

After years of buying physical comic books, I switched to digital comics in a bid to combat one of my most pressing problems – a distinct lack of storage space. Since switching to the digital realm I’ve quickly built up a large collection of titles, providing me with plenty to read when I’m on the…

February 11, 2020

What is the best order to watch The Return of the Living Dead movies?

In 1985, The Return of the Living Dead made its cinematic debut. The film – created as a loose sequel to George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead – was a hit with audiences and led to a series of movies. But how many Return of the Living Dead movies are there? What is…

February 11, 2020

What is the best order to watch the Night of the Living Dead movies?

In 1968, Night of the Living Dead arrived in cinemas to not only become an instant horror classic, but a film which is often cited as the granddaddy of all zombie movies. The film, directed by George A. Romero, centred around a small group of people trying to survive a zombie apocalypse. If you have…