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A quick update or personal note from your gracious host.

A Long Long Time Ago…

/ Amanda / 6 Comments

StarWars

A little girl was born in 1988. She went through her childhood and good chunk of her early adult life never having seen a single Star Wars movie. Sure, she knew all about it… Vader is Luke’s father (oh, um, spoilers?), The Dark Side, Han Solo (young Harrison Ford… *dreamy sigh*), Chewbacca, R2…etc. and even a bit about the prequels. She had heard the name ‘Jar Jar kbxefBinks’ thrown around quite a lot, and knew that many Star Wars enthusiasts were not fans of this character.

She had watched and enjoyed Star Trek (TNG) because her father before her had been a massive fan. Although, she would hardly consider herself Continue reading →

RIP: Monty Oum

/ Christopher Lee / Leave a comment

RIP MontyA few years ago, when Nerd-Base was just starting out, one of my first big pieces was an interview with the guys from Rooster Teeth.

I had (to my surprise at the time) scored a press pass to NYCC, and as happens, started receiving all the emails from people wanting to get some easy press for their wares.

I set up meetings with a LOT of people/companies for the weekend. Being very green to the experience, I just kind of filled my plate. I didn’t expect to Continue reading →

25th Anniversary: Buck Gordon (it’s not what you think it is)

/ Christopher Lee / 2 Comments

Buck Gordon BannerOkay, I have to share this. I think it gives me some hardcore “geek cred”, you know, proof that I was always a big nerd, or maybe dork/dweeb might fit better here..

Set the way back machine to the summer of 1990. I had just turned 15 and for my birthday, my mother had finally caved in and bought me that VHS camcorder that I had begged her for. I immediately set forth recording EVERYTHING. I’ll be honest, going through these tapes, most of it will Continue reading →