The Nerd Habit
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The Nerd Habit is a collaborative group of writers who love all things nerd. We write about the latest happenings in nerd/geek culture as well as short fiction.
Our 2022 Team:
Christopher D. Horton, Hani Masry, Jerah Rose, Whitney Thompson
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Gina Carano Fired By Lucasfilms - What's Next For Her And The Cara Dune Character
The news broke this week that Gina Carano has officially been fired by Disney and the entire Lucasfilm universe. According to I09 at Gizmodo, the Lucasfilm representative stated that:
By The Nerd Habitabout a year ago in Geeks
The Fall Of Sanctuary City
John's father was a well-known man, making his funeral an unsettling occasion. John waited for the graveside service to end. Hundreds of people he had never met were coming up to him, squeezing, shaking, and touching him. John was not comfortable, and his sister Holly knew it. Holly was a great big sister, and John had always looked up to her. She helped him navigate the wild daily life their father had built around them.
By The Nerd Habitabout a year ago in Geeks
3 Adorable Kickstarter Games That Will Steal Your Heart And Your Money
When I am not gaming or writing my next article, I like to take the time to prowl around on Kickstarter to find some fantastic games for myself and excellent Nerdy gamers, like yourself. So, beginning my search this month, I did not expect to see such a cuteness overload appearing at the top of the most popular backed games this month.
By The Nerd Habitabout a year ago in Gamers
The Beautiful Mind Of The Professor - 1964 J.R.R. Tolkien Interview - How He Created The Lord Of The Rings And Other Musings
Listening to The Professor speak on anything is an experience as otherworldly as the great adventures in his written works. This interview with Professor J. R. R. Tolkien was conducted in 1964 by Denys Gueroult (His name has varying spellings based on the source material.) BBC Radio 4 first broadcast the interview in 1971. It takes a very dedicated listener to follow the Professor at times through this interview. Just as a reader must be to wade through his written works. But that is the beautiful mind of Tolkien.
By The Nerd Habitabout a year ago in Geeks
Reddit Rumor: EA Games Has A New Star Wars Shooter In Development
Lucasfilm Games' recent identity change has led to much activity in Star Wars video game development rumors. With Ubisoft developing an open-world adventure and murmurings of a Knights Of The Old Republic remake being in the works, fans on the internet are talking. While most fans are talking, some of the fans have been keeping their ear to the ground. EA Games exclusivity is coming to an end, but they are not out of the Star Wars mix. According to newly surfaced rumors coming from Reddit, a new Star Wars game is in a galaxy not so far away.
By The Nerd Habitabout a year ago in Gamers
How Disney's Acquisition Of Marvel Entertainment and Lucasfilms Influenced Guardians Of The Galaxy And Star Wars Into Their Theme Parks
In August of 2009, Disney announced the acquisition of the viral Marvel Entertainment empire. That 4 billion dollar investment would trigger and help intensify the need to acquire Lucas films in 2012. In just a few years apart, Disney was able to add the Star Wars franchise and countless Marvel superheroes to their already long list of intellectual properties. So how exactly would Disney use their new playthings going forward?
By The Nerd Habitabout a year ago in Futurism
7 Incredible Songs Guaranteed To Pump Up Your Nerd (Or Geek) Heart
Music is an integral part of most of our lives. From listening in the car, singing with friends, hanging out at live events, our favorite music brings out the best in us. Sadly, it also can bring out the worst in us.
By The Nerd Habit2 years ago in Beat
How I Rediscovered My Lost Joy For Video Games During The Pandemic
Joy is defined as "a great feeling of pleasure and happiness." Many things throughout your life can bring you joy. Friends, travel, sports, and exercise are just a few of the many experiences in my life that have brought me joy. There is also one particular experience that continued to be a joyous experience throughout my life. Well, that is until adulthood, and responsibilities changed everything. But would that joyful experience be gone forever? Due to an unseen predicament, I would reunite with the joy that kept my heart warm for so many years. Before I dive into what happened, let me take you back to the very beginning.
By The Nerd Habit2 years ago in Gamers
Rumor: Is Black Widow At Risk To Debut On Disney Plus In May?
Marvel's Black Widow was due to release back on May 1, 2020. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, the movie's release had to be postponed indefinitely. What makes things worse for Kevin Feige and Marvel is that streaming movies at the same time as theater releases have become the fashionable way for a film to debut during the pandemic. Moviegoers have been cautious to avoid movie theaters trying to protect themselves from Covid-19. However, rumors are now circulating that Marvel's Black Widow will debut on Disney Plus in May 2021.
By The Nerd Habit2 years ago in Geeks
Jim Henson's The Muppet Show Debuting On Disney Plus In February - Ranking The 10 Best Muppet Characters
Kermit The Frog issued a press release yesterday announcing The Muppet Show, the beloved Jim Henson Company TV show, is coming to Disney Plus. Appearing first in 1976, The Muppet Show was such an entertainment force that its characters are still relevant 40+ years later. To test that out, try mentioning Kermit The Frog to random people; you will undoubtedly hear a few "Kermit The Frog here" impersonations or mentions of a nonchalant tea-sipping Kermit meme.
By The Nerd Habit2 years ago in Geeks
Disney's Obi-Wan Kenobi Creates Big Issues For Small Town - Little Marlow Citizens Voice Concerns To Protect Local Nature Reserve
Little Marlow, a small village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, England, is historically a quiet town. Located on the River Thames' north bank, Little Marlow has not been in the news since Scary Spice's wedding to her first husband in 1998. Needless to say, life in Little Marlow is peaceful and tranquil, which I am sure most of its citizens rather enjoy.
By The Nerd Habit2 years ago in Futurism
Dick Van Dyke Helps Inspire Marvel's WandaVision Creators
WandaVision is Marvel Cinematic Universe's new sitcom streaming on Disney Plus that will deliver a new style of entertainment to Marvel fans and, quite frankly, fans who have no idea what Marvel is. The show takes place in a post-Avengers: Endgame timeline and will follow Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Maximoff and Paul Bettany's Vision. The series takes you on a journey with Wanda and Vision as they move and live suburban lives. The show begins as a typical 1950's sitcom, but the couple navigates through different periods of the '60s and '70s.
By The Nerd Habit2 years ago in Geeks
