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The It’s A Stampede! Awards 2019

 It’s that time again! Yep, we’ve almost ticked off another year and that means it is time to celebrate the ups and downs of 2019 in the It’s A Stampede! Awards. Who will win big in geekdom? Who deserves recognition? Will Baby Yoda sweep the board? Read on to find out! First up… Best Newcomer…

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Watching The Great Escape (1963)

 Yes, yes, I can hear the gasps at the back of the room, it is true – I have never seen The Great Escape. This will come as a big surprise to many people because… a) This is a much-loved, highly praised film, adored by millions. b) I’m an ex-film student, so this is one…

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Caroll Spinney passes away

 Sad news, folks – Sesame Street legend, Caroll Spinney has passed away at the age of 85. According to the BBC, the US puppeteer known for bringing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch to life, died today at his home in Connecticut. Spinney had been living with dystonia for a number of years. Sesame Workshop…

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The Mandalorian: A journey of integrity

 **WARNING: IF YOU HAVE NOT WATCHED THE MANDALORIAN, THEN DO NOT READ THIS POST – IT’S FILLED WITH SPOILERS!** The fifth episode of The Mandalorian has recently made its debut and the series continues to impress. In my opinion, The Mandalorian is the best live-action Star Wars story since the original trilogy (yep, even better…

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Is Jumanji a real game?

 In 1995, TriStar Pictures rolled the dice on action-adventure movie, Jumanji. The film – which starred Robin Williams in the lead role – told the story of a boy who gets trapped inside of a jungle board game. Jumanji was a big hit at the box office and quickly became a family favourite. The movie…

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