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September 16, 2019

How much money did Avengers: Endgame make?

Without doubt, the biggest cinematic success story of 2019 was Avengers: Endgame. The movie – the 22nd entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe – brought to a conclusion more than ten years’ worth of stories, tying up loose threads from: Iron Man (2008) The Incredible Hulk (2008) Iron Man 2 (2010) Thor (2011) Captain America:…

September 16, 2019

ThunderCats toy sells for over £650 online

A few moments ago I posted a round-up of my recent trip to Barry Potter Fairs. I now want to follow up that post with another toy related story. This time it concerns a vintage ThunderCats action figure that has just sold on eBay. The toy in question is The Stinger – a somewhat hard…

September 16, 2019

Barry Potter Fairs NEC Birmingham September 2019

On Sunday, Barry Potter Fairs returned to the Birmingham NEC. The long-running toy fair, which takes place at various locations throughout the UK, visits Birmingham around three times a year, and brings traders and visitors from the surrounding area and further afield. The Brum-based fairs are always worth attending, as they attract a lot of…

September 10, 2019

Thoughts on It: Chapter 2

As far as the movie industry is concerned, the summer is over and now we are heading firmly into the autumn/Halloween season. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark kicked things off a couple of weeks ago, and now the really big horror story of the moment has arrived – It Chapter 2. For those…

September 10, 2019

What is the best order to watch the Paranormal Activity movies?

If you like getting spooked by things that go bump in the night, or you simply have a love for found footage movies, then chances are you have come across the Paranormal Activity films. The film series – about spooks, demonic possession, camera footage, and witches – has a strong cult following and has developed…

September 8, 2019

Smallville is now on Amazon Prime Video

A ‘heads-up’ for all those Smallville fans out there – of which I know there are many. Smallville is now available to stream on Amazon for Prime Video members. Hurrah! The long-running Superman show, set in Clark Kent’s hometown, arrived on Amazon Prime Video in the UK this weekend. All ten seasons are currently available…

September 3, 2019

Thoughts on Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Over the weekend I managed to catch a screening of new horror movie, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. I say “managed to catch a screening” because I’ve been busy as of late and I am aware the movie has been out for at least a week in the UK (even longer in the…

September 2, 2019

What is the best order to watch the Final Destination movies?

Since 2000, the Final Destination movies have been carving out a niche in horror, by dispatching teens through a series of elaborate and gruesome ‘accidents’. The movies see a succession of youngsters killed off in supposedly chance encounters, in the ultimate game of survival. Sounds horrid, right? Well, maybe, but audiences have lapped up the…

September 1, 2019

What is the best order to watch the Harry Potter movies?

Listen up muggles, if you want to know how many Harry Potter films there are (including spin-offs) or you want to know what the best order to watch the Harry Potter movies is, then you’ve come to the right place. This post can provide you with all of the answers, without leading you down a…

September 1, 2019

What is the best order to watch the Transformers movies?

Whether you grew up during the 1980s or you came to the franchise a little later on, there’s no denying how popular Transformers is. What began as a toy line, about cars and planes that transform into robots, has since morphed into a collection of cartoons, comics, games, and a hugely successful series of movies.…