Why Steven Spielberg Made Millions From Star Wars

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It’s not surprising that Steven Spielberg, known for creating amazing and spectacular films, recognized the potential of Star Wars early on. When George Lucas showed a rough cut to fellow directors, Spielberg was one of the few who immediately loved it. He believed in Star Wars so much that he invested his own money in the project, which ultimately proved to be a very wise financial decision.

54 Years Ago, One of the Avengers Biggest Crossovers Ended With the Return of Some Classic Heroes

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Released on December 7, 1971, Avengers #97 brought a dramatic end to a massive war. This cosmic conflict caused the public to turn against the Avengers, fractured the team, almost killed Captain Marvel, and put the entire world in danger. Surprisingly, the battle between these two powerful empires wasn’t won by the Avengers themselves, but by Rick Jones, who displayed an incredible new power – a fitting tribute to the origins of Marvel comics.

Classic Sci-Fi Anime Getting Reboot After 23 Years (But There’s a Catch)

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Genco Inc. is creating a new animated series based on the sci-fi classic, Please Teacher!. They’ve launched a crowdfunding campaign in Japan aiming to raise 25 million yen (approximately $160 million USD) by late March of next year. While details are currently limited, this project is described as a reboot of the Please series. It’s a slightly unusual reboot, but fans should stay tuned for more information.

20 Years Later, How Does The Prince Of Persia Trilogy Stand Up?

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While the second game in the series received mixed reactions – praised for how it played but criticized for its story and different feel – it’s been twenty years since the final game was released. Now is a good time to revisit the original game’s influence, how the entire trilogy shaped the franchise, and how it compares to other popular trilogies from that time.

Kirby Air Riders Is Tougher Than It Looks

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Nintendo held several promotional presentations for Kirby Air Riders before its launch, creating a lot of excitement. Now that the game is available, it’s clear it’s a significant step up from the previous installment. It looks and plays wonderfully, with a lively feel that will immediately grab players’ attention.

Todd Stashwick’s Potential Star Trek Comebacks: Enterprise & Picard Spinoffs

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I remember when Todd Stashwick first appeared in the Star Trek universe – it was back in season four of Enterprise. He played a really clever character, Talok, who was pretending to be Vulcan but was actually a Romulan spy. Talok was key to a big storyline on Enterprise where Captain Archer and T’Pol had to stop the Romulans from taking control of Vulcan’s government. It was a great arc and really showed off Stashwick’s talent!