July 2014 | Confusions and Connections

Comic Con newbie

Posted July 16, 2014July 16, 2014by Over Lord

I’m off to cover MCM Manchester Comic Con over the weekend and I have no idea what I’m letting myself in for. As a newbie, …

Shaun The Sheep wins another award

Posted July 15, 2014July 16, 2014by Over Lord

Today it was announced by The Radio Times that the nation has spoken. They have chosen their favourite BBC cartoon character of all time. Shaun …

Cool new stuff from Firebox

Posted July 15, 2014July 17, 2014by Over Lord

I’ve just received a great email from Firebox. It’s been quite a while between them but then again, they do do some great stuff. Ranging …

Consumerification of computer games?

Posted July 15, 2014July 15, 2014by John Gill

I’m a consumer. You’re a consumer. We’re all consumers. We hear the word so often we don’t think about it any more. What is a …

Wicket at Manchester Comic Con

Posted July 14, 2014February 20, 2018by Over Lord

Our favourite Ewok will make an appearance at Manchester Comic Con over the weekend of July 19-20. Warwick Davies, who is best known for playing …

The BFG is coming back

Posted July 13, 2014February 6, 2017by Over Lord

It’s been a long time since we’ve seen Roald Dahl’s much loved BFG on the big screen. 25 years, so far. This is about to …

What is the favourite Monty Python Sketch?

Posted July 12, 2014January 9, 2016by Over Lord

It’s survey time as TV channel Gold will be showing the last time that the legendary comedy troupe Monty Python will appear together on stage. …

Crimes against Photoshop with The Expendables 3

Posted July 10, 2014October 14, 2014by Over Lord

Earlier today saw the release of the UK poster for the upcoming Granddad-action movie The Expendables 3. It comes in two forms. The 1-sheet( portrait …

Biblical epics are back with Exodus

Posted July 10, 2014July 10, 2014by Over Lord

Yesterday saw the release of the first three posters for the upcoming Ridley Scott film, Exodus: Gods and Kings. They are quite uninspiring. Just simple …