The list of nominees for the 97th Annual Academy Awards is here, and there are a few of particular interest to the geeking world.
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Alternative Liberties | Edited by Bob Brown | B Cubed Press
Alternative Liberties “brings together some of the finest minds in Speculative Fiction to address the stark implications of current politics.” Stories by 3 Hugo winners and several up-and-coming SFFH authors envision what life MIGHT be like in Trump’s America.
Happiest of Birthdays to Dr. Who’s Tom Baker, Now 91
One actor played the eponimous Doctor in the BBC television series Doctor Who longer than any other. Today is Tom Baker’s birthday. He played the role as the fourth Doctor for seven years. This grand old timetraveller is 91 years old today.
Order of the Pineapple 2025: FichenDich and “Weird Al” Yankovic
Parody singer-songwriter “Weird Al” Yankovic and eccentric bookstore owner FichenDich have been named to The Order of the Pineapple for 2025.
Nintendo Announces The Switch 2 (Finally)
Nintendo has finally announced the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2. Here’s what we know.
David Lynch, Surrealist Mastermind of Film and TV, Dies at 78
David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker and artist who transformed American cinema and television with his dark, surrealist style in works like Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive, and Twin Peaks, has passed away at 78.
Doctor Who Season 2 | Official Trailer #2
“You can’t promise I’ll be safe.” “I can. I will. I do.” The Doctor brings a new companion out into the universe.
The Dark Domain: MVW Mickey vs Winnie | Teaser Trailer
The chilling new teaser trailer unleashes the first glimpse of the grotesque birth of Dark Mickey and Dark Winnie.
Happy 94th Birthday, William Shatner!
Happy 94th birthday to the legendary captain of the Enterprise, and a remarkable man.
‘Balatro’ Wins Game of the Year, ‘Consume Me’, Best Independent Game
Balatro wins Game of the Year at the 2025 Game Developers Choice Awards; ‘Consume Me’ wins Independent Games Festival Awards top prize.