Barbie finally catches up with modern feminism and releases a line of dolls with different body types and realistic looking ethnicity. Meanwhile, the Lady Geeks are really excited about the new pilots that the CW has greenlit for pilot production—more ridiculously good-looking people on our favorite network, yes please!

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Check out our latest giveaway with Espionage Cosmetics! Watch the video to find out what you can win and how to win. Contest ends February 14, 2016 at midnight PST.

New information has been revealed about the #WheresRey situation and the Lady Geeks finally figure out why Batfleck happened. Turns out, it’s all your faults. Fanfic Theatre: Harry Potter.

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As a rabid Jane-ite, one who considers themselves an expert in all things Jane Austen, I was pleased as a Regency spiked punch to be able to attend the Jane Austen Evening this year, which is held annually at the Pasadena Masonic Lodge by the Society for Manners and Merriment.

Even more photos of the cuteness below!

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Welcome to Awesome Fanfic Monday!

Like many my heart broke when I heard the news of Alan Rickman’s passing. I thought of all the wonderful characters he played and how they had affected me growing up. Naturally one of the main ones that came to mind was Professor Snape. What a wonderful and complex character he was and what a perfect actor to portray him. I thought for this week’s Awesome Fanfic Monday I would dedicate it to everyone’s favorite misunderstood professor from Hogwarts.

This week’s Awesome Fanfic Monday goes to “The Wendell That Wasn’t” by opalish of Fanfiction.net. 

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With all of the Star Wars hype surrounding every corner of the nerd world recently, ChubbyBunny Michelle and Yume Ninja teamed up with Mandie of Geeky Glamorous to create this fashion editorial shoot featuring original design created by Catherine Elhoffer of Elhoffer Designs.

Hit play on our Behind the Scenes video to see the epic glory of the snow capped mountains… and then a minute of footage of us falling all over the place. Whee! More photos and credits below!

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The Lady Geeks talk about the “controversy” surrounding the casting choices around Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, white dudes being weird and also, so many white people in the Oscar’s. Plus, we’ll miss you, Alan Rickman. Fanfic Theatre: Harry Potter.

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We are giving away a ticket to one lucky fan to walk the red carpet and watch the new horror movie, The Boy, starring Lauren Cohan (The Walking Dead).

PRIZE PACK INCLUDES:

A pair of movie tickets to see The Boy

Free small popcorn & small drink

A chance to walk on the red carpet

A meet-and-greet photo opportunity with a social media star

A live stream before the movie starts with film star Lauren Cohan (“The Walking Dead”), who will be attending the Los Angeles premiere, and all 19 social media stars across the country

Pre-show activities and photo booths

Limited edition t-shirt, presented by Dolby Atmos

HOW TO WIN: Leave a comment on this blog post with your name, e-mail contact and which city you would like to attend. CONTEST ENDS TOMORROW MORNING AT 9AM PST!

This special screening will take place Wednesday night, January 20, 2016.

* Note that we’ll need to get in touch with you ASAP to claim your prize.

Prizing courtesy of STX Entertainment
Winner must be able to attend one of the Fan Premiere Screenings available on Wednesday, January 20.
View all available screenings here.
Winner’s name will be on the studio’s guest list with a +1.
If winner does not reside near one of the screening locations, no alternate prize will be awarded.

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