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Peter 'Chewbacca' Mayhew Fights TSA over Light Saber Cane

Peter Mayhew, the man who played Chewbacca in the original Star Wars trilogy, spends most of his time in a quiet way now, traveling from convention to convention around the world meeting and greeting fans. It was during one of these trips from Denver, Colorado to Dallas, Texas that Mayhew encountered a Star Wars problem.

Wizard World Conventions Comes to Austin, Texas

Wizard World's Austin Comic Con 2013 will be held at the Austin Convention Center from Friday, November 22 through Sunday, November 24. The event plans to bring the best in movies, comics, toys, video gaming, games, TV, anime, manga, horror, wrestling, MMA, original art, collectibles, and more.

Google Says its Data May Predict Box Office Hits... And Flops

Google would like to take a moment to remind everyone how much data they have on everything in the world, including movies. In a recently released whitepaper, Google explains how the numbers of search volume relates to how well a movie is received. The results may amaze you.

Capcom Opens 30th Anniversary Website

With E3 just days away, on June 11, Capcom has started an official website to celebrate their 30th anniversary. The website is also hosting a countdown that will end on June 11, and they are accepting celebratory messages for their anniversary. So, head on over and give them some congratulations on thirty-years of great business.

Shonen Jump Theme Park Coming in July

A theme park centered on manga… my dream has come true. Now I just have to get to Japan and live it. J-World is opening the first ever Shonen Jump inspired indoor theme park in Tokyo, Japan.

Nintendo Teases Games for E3

With E3 just days away, it is not surprising that Nintendo has set up an E3 2013 website and is teasing which games you can expect to see there. As Nintendo has stated, “it all starts with the Nintendo Direct presentation on June 11. Coverage will continue throughout E3 with game trailers, interviews and more.”