Author Olga Hughes

July 17, 2017

Whovian News

Introducing the Thirteenth... https://youtu.be/_-_bSdWEYK8...

Star Wars: Watch ‘The Last Jedi’ Behind-the-Scenes Footage

July 16, 2017

Director Rian Johnson presented a behind-the-scenes reel from Star Wars: The Last Jedi at D23. Watch below. https://youtu.be/ye6GCY_vqYk These beautiful character posters were also unveiled. ...

Disney Live Action Updates – ‘Aladdin’ Stars Cast and More News from D23

July 16, 2017

The leads for Guy Ritchie’s live-action adaptation of Disney's Aladdin have been announced. Egyptian-Canadian actor Mena Massoud will play Aladdin, alongside English actress Naomi Scott as Jasmine. Will Smi...

‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Teaser Trailer Revealed!

July 16, 2017

The first teaser trailer for Ava Duvernay's hugely anticipated adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time has been revealed at D23, along with the official poster. Newcomer Storm Reid plays Meg, alongs...

Richard III before Bosworth Field by James Walton

May 30, 2017

History, Poet's Stage

I was walking on a local beach known for its dinosaur fossils, playing with pebbles and sea weed, thinking about the elapse of time in waves, and how the same amount of water has always existed, and...

My Name is Jane…Boleyn

May 19, 2017

History

“War and hate are their business, and one of their chief weapons is un-Naming—making people not know who they are. If someone knows who he is, really knows, then he doesn’t need to hate. That’s why we still nee...

Philip Pullman Announces ‘The Book of Dust’ to Be Published in October

February 15, 2017

Philip Pullman has announced that his long-awaited The Book of Dust is set to be published this year on October 19th. Fans have been waiting more than fifteen years for the companion to Pullman's iconic His Dar...

Adrienne Dillard’s ‘The Raven’s Widow’ Launch and Giveaway!

February 13, 2017

Books, History

Today we are so excited to be celebrating the launch of Adrienne Dillard's hotly-anticipated historical novel The Raven's Widow: A Novel of Jane Boleyn. The Raven’s Widow is a ground-breaking portrayal of o...

Franz Kafka’s The Trial: A Video Review by Sparky Sweets PhD

February 6, 2017

https://youtu.be/juwea9X3Guc Visit Wisecrack for more reviews and 8-Bit Philosophy. Check out Thug Notes : A Street-Smart Guide to Classic Literature with free worldwide shipping at Book Depository. Also ...

Hogwarts House-Themed Covers Revealed for Philosopher’s Stone’s 20th Anniversary

February 5, 2017

Bloomsbury will publish new editions of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in June to celebrate the book’s 20th anniversary. Eight new editions will be released, four for each Hogwart's house, Gryffindor,...

Disney Reveals The Final Beauty and the Beast Trailer

January 31, 2017

The final Beauty and the Beast trailer has arrived and it's magical! Watch below. https://youtu.be/e3Nl_TCQXuw...

Doctor Who: Peter Capaldi Leaving the TARDIS

January 31, 2017

Whovian News

Peter Capaldi has announced he will be leaving the TARDIS at the end of Doctor Who Series 10 this year, after only three seasons in the role of the Doctor. In an interview on BBC’s Radio 2 Peter said: “One o...

Twelve New ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Character Posters

January 27, 2017

Ahead of the final trailer reveal this coming Monday, Disney have released a full set of character posters from the live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. ...

Star Wars Episode VIII: Official Title Revealed

January 24, 2017

Disney has finally revealed the title for Star Wars: Episode VIII. The Last Jedi will pick up where The Force Awakens left us with a huge cliffhanger in 2015. Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Osca...

A Fairy Tale by Mark Twain Rediscovered

January 21, 2017

A recently discovered fairy tale by Mark Twain, The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine, will be published on Sept. 26. Samuel Clemens told his young daughters, Clara and Susie, the bedtime story about a poo...

Disney Reveals All the Pixar Easter Eggs

January 19, 2017