Dec 05 2025
Celebrating a Legend Together J1sters, we have lost another great soul in the geek world. Cary Hiroyuki Tagawa, best known as Shang Tsung from Mortal Kombat, has passed awat at age 75. To all who have cheered, watched, and admired Cary Hiroyuki Tagawa—this tribute is for you. As devoted fans, we know that the impact …
Mar 28 2025
(Not the first time I’ve done this! Click the links to check out my 10th Anniversary tribute to God of War! GOW 10th Part 1, GOW 10th Part 2) I recall being in Game Stop looking for a new title to play and seeing this PlayStation 2 box art picturing a dude holding wicked looking …
Feb 27 2025
J1sters, it is with a heavy heart that I inform you about the passing of Robert Orci, co-writer and producer of the 2009 “Star Trek” film and its two sequels as well as 2007’s “Transformers” film and its 2009 sequel “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.” He was 51. Orci was born in Mexico City before …
Sep 11 2024
J1fans, fellow nerds, blerds, fanboys and fangirls. Today, we lost another one of our favorite actors from all our childhoods. This hurts just as much as when Stan Lee passed away. The greatest voice of the greatest, most iconic character in science fiction cinema of all time has become one with the force. James Earl …
Feb 04 2024
Aw, J1 Fans, this one hurts. Another icon has left us unexpectedly. Carl Weathers, known for his role as Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” franchise has passed away at age 76. Before acting, Weathers played professional football for the Oakland Raiders from 1970 – 1971 where he signed as an undrafted free agent, holding linebacker …
Aug 02 2023
Aw man, my fellow 80s children and J1 fans. This tribute hits hard. The iconic comedian Paul Reubens, better known to everyone as Pee Wee Herman, has passed away at age 70. Reubens began his career in the 1970s joining the Los Angeles troupe The Groundlings. It was there that he developed his Pee Wee …
May 23 2023
It’s a sad day in Tinsletown, J1sters. English actor Ray Stevenson has passed away at age 58. He is best known for his roles as Dagonet in the 2004 film “King Arthur,” Titus Pullo in the BBC/HBO series “Rome,” Frank Castle/Punisher in “Punisher: War Zone,” and Volstagg in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His other films …
Nov 17 2022
J1 fans. As we all know, we have lost another great one. Kevin Conroy was an incredible actor, especially for his portrayal of one of the most iconic heroes in comics, The Batman. He is loved by fans all over and we are saddened by his sudden passing. Many of us who were kids and …
Jan 08 2020
How many of us have enjoyed Mimir’s tales during the last legs of 2018’s God of War? Wouldn’t it be cool if we can have a Mimir of our own? Of course, beheading a god and have said head reanimated could prove to be a tad difficult. Luckily, special effects studio Bar-El Studios has solved …
Dec 28 2018
More than a month ago, the world of geek and nerd culture was marred by the passing of the most adorable man to have ever lived, Stan Lee. We all know Stan for creating Marvel Comics and giving us a world featuring his beloved characters such as Iron Man, Thor, the X-Men, Fantastic Four, Doctor …
