Archive for November, 2009

WIN Robert Englund’s autobiography, Hollywood Monster

Posted by xxnapoleonsolo on 30th November , 2009

I HAVE just posted a two-part interview with Robert Englund – part one is here and part two is here.
As well as being good enough to arrange the interview, the fine people at Aurum Press (I’m looking at you Sebastian and Liz! Thank you both sooo much) have also provided a copy of Robert’s book [...]

Robert Englund exclusive interview part two – A Nightmare On Elm Street remake, dinner with Jackie Earle Hayley and working around the world

Posted by xxnapoleonsolo on 30th November , 2009

Read part one of this interview here
EVERY actor is looking for a role that they will be remembered for, and Robert Englund is lucky enough to have two – Willie in V and of course Freddy Krueger.
As beloved as the friendly alien lizard is, there’s no doubting which has had the bigger impact on popular [...]

Jake Lloyd interview – Anakin Skywalker from Star Wars The Phantom Menace 10 years on

Posted by xxnapoleonsolo on 29th November , 2009

Whatever happened to little Anakin Skywalker from The Phantom Menace?
It turns out the cherubic youngster has grown up into a remarkably well adjusted and sage 20-year-old old via what sounds like absolute hell in school and university.

Robert Englund exclusive interview part one – Star Wars, Willie and V, a role in new V and listening to Monty Python with Mark Hamill

Posted by xxnapoleonsolo on 27th November , 2009

ROBERT Englund laughs, takes a deep breath and speaks clearly – “I did not audition for Luke Skywalker in Star Wars!”
I had just asked the 62-year-old Hollywood horror legend if his science fiction credentials, already strong enough after V, were even more impressive.
Although I was disappointed when he seemingly gutted my question with more ruthlessness [...]

10 DVD films every science fiction geek would love for Christmas

Posted by xxnapoleonsolo on 26th November , 2009

Christmas present ideas for geeks

Interview with Tardis Timegirl, You Tube’s resident Doctor Who video genius

Posted by xxnapoleonsolo on 24th November , 2009

That great video mashing up 2001 and Doctor Who’s The Wheel In Space was made by Tardis Timegirl, who has made a few super-cool Doctor Who videos on her You Tube channel. I managed to grab a few words with TG, or Iz as she is also known, so read on for our chat.