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J.K. Rowling just settled a Harry Potter bet between a student and her...
In 2011, Victoria Green got into a debate with a high school science teacher about Harry Potter that grew so heated it turned into a proper legal battle.Five years later, the dispute has finally been...
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Schleich debuts new DC Comics and dinosaur figures at Toy Fair 2016
Schleich is a toy maker that's been around for 80 years, but 2016 is shaping up to be one of its best years ever.The toy maker is releasing 175 new figurines in 2016, from dragons to princesses to...
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Funko was back and bigger than ever at New York Toy Fair
Funko's gallery of adorable vinyl figurines is always the highlight of Toy Fair, and this year was no exception. We fell in love instantly with the new previewed Funko Harry Potter collection:We also...
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From 'Star Wars' to 'Dragon Ball Z', here are the 2016 New York Toy Fair's...
Despite unbearably cold temperatures, the 2016 New York Toy Fair went off without a hitch this weekend, as toys and collectibles invaded the Javits Center and fans clamored for a wealth of new geek...
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Teen battles chronic pain by beading stunning Pokémon mural art
Battling chronic pain since she was 11 hasn't stopped Nete Hangel from catching all the Pokémon she can.The 18-year-old from Denmark has embarked on a massive quest to weave thousands of decorative...
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The coolest smart toys, drones, and more from Toy Fair 2016
We're taking a look back at the trends and highlights of the many interactive toys and smart electronics on display at the 2016 International Toy Fair in New York. The fair itself declared 2016 to be...
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Need more Deadpool in your life? Check out these comics
So you've finally seen the Deadpool movie after all these months of anticipation, and despite any misgivings you may have had, you fell instantly in love with the merc with a mouth. Let's face it:...
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'Star Wars' Episode VIII director tweets his crossword puzzle—and a bit of...
Last week, filming began on Star Wars: Episode VIII. On Monday morning, director Rian Johnson casually gave fans the tiniest of glimpses at one of the sets.Hilariously, though, it was Johnson's copy...
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Sci-fi fans clash over Mark Oshiro's 'guest of honor' experience at convention
The ongoing culture war between old and new schools of science-fiction and fantasy fandom flared up intensely this week after a popular blogger publicly denounced what he described as a toxic...
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Famous scientists get sweet moves as fighting-game characters
Maybe you've always thought of Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla, and Stephen Hawking as superheroes; but did you know Charles Darwin had badass evolutionary fighting moves, or that Marie Curie had a mean...
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'Batman v Superman' and 'Death Note' won't benefit from R ratings
The post-Deadpool R-rated movie glut has begun. Batman v Superman, the upcoming English-language adaptation of Death Note, and the third Wolverine film are all courting audiences with R ratings. Death...
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The new 'Ghostbusters' trailer has fans freaking out over Kate McKinnon
A lot was going on in this morning's trailer for the new Ghostbusters, but we don't remember what any of it was because Kate McKinnon strutted onscreen looking like the cutest butch lesbian ever, and,...
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New Harry Potter fan film serves up Mauraders-era tension with Snape
For millions of Harry Potter fans, the best part of J.K. Rowling's intricate fantasy world was one we had only glimpses of: the Marauders era, in which Harry's father James Potter and his friends...
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The 12 best fandom culture podcasts run by and for fangirls
When we previously delved into the online world of geek podcasting with our list of the best geeky podcasts, we noticed that many of the top shows were helmed by guys. And there's nothing wrong with...
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A major death on 'The 100' sparks massive backlash from queer fans
Warning: This article contains major spoilers for Season 3 of The 100.Last Thursday, a major character death sent shock waves throughout the fandom for the popular CW sci-fi dystopia The 100. But while...
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J.K. Rowling explores how the Salem Witch Trials devastated America's magical...
Hard on the heels of Tuesday's history lesson, this morning J.K. Rowling released more information on Pottermore about the history of magic in North America. Where the first update dealt with the role...
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J.K. Rowling faces backlash for her new depiction of Native American history
J.K. Rowling is getting hit with a wave of backlash over the first of a four-part history lesson on wizarding in North America she is releasing on Pottermore this week. Some Harry Potter fans began...
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Wizard secrets leak and segregation ensues in J.K. Rowling's latest history...
J.K. Rowling continued to unveil important facts about the historical Wizarding World on Pottermore today—this time a disturbing moment concerning a clash between wizards and their sworn enemies.So far...
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Brianna Wu tackles online harassment in high-stakes SXSW summit
SXSW's highly anticipated and controversial Online Harassment Summit kicked off Saturday with a grouping of morning panels, one featuring frequent Gamergate target Brianna Wu. "Is A Safer, Saner and...
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