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Irwin Fletcher

I'm an LA journalist who really lives for his profession. I have also published work as Jane Doe in various mags and newspapers across the globe. I normally write articles that can cause trouble but now I write for FTN because Nerds are never angry, so I feel safe.

The posts below were all written by Irwin Fletcher

Walter Bishop set to be new Star Wars big bad?

February 9th, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

Could Walter Bishop – or John Noble (left) as he’s called in ‘real’ life – be set to menace the galaxy far, far away?

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Did you know Lucas had plans for Han Solo in Revenge of the Sith

February 8th, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

Check out this concept art.

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COMIC REVIEW: FTN reviews Black Beetle #1

February 8th, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

Black Beetle is a critical darling, and we have to agree.

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DVD REVIEW: FTN reviews Fear Itself

February 8th, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

We review Fear Itself, A tv series broken down into 13 60-minute movies from the world’s best horror writers and directors.

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EVENT: Heroes & Legends returns to W5, Belfast on February 16th & 17th

February 8th, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

It was Ireland’s biggest comic & movie event last year and this year looks like it’s out to break its own record… get ready for Heroes and Legends 2013

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Questionary a Facebook, iOS and Android challenge game

February 7th, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

Last week saw the release of a new question challenge game on Facebook, iOS and Android devices. Here are the details: The aim of the game Challenge your Facebook friends or choose an opponent at random for 1‑on‑1 challenges.       Choose the topic you want to quiz your friends about       Answer sets of 5 […]

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UK top ten box office countdown (WE 02 February 2013)

February 7th, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

Can the release of Stallone’s new action movie Bullet to the Head shake things up at the UK Box Office? Or maybe the return of Robert Zemeckis to the world of live action film-making with Flight? Stuart has all the answers and looks at what’s coming next week…

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FTN Pays tribute to Stuart Freeborn

February 6th, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

He was the man behind Alc Guinness’ look as Fagan and such low profile creations as Yoda, Chebacca and the Emperor. FTN pays its final respects to artist and creator Stuart Freeborn.

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LISTEN: All new Nerd Herders Podcast (06/02/13)

February 6th, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

LISTEN: In this episode of Nerd Herders, Foxy Foxxy & Damian Dragon talk about the cancellation of ‘Young Justice’ & ‘Green Lantern: The Animated Series’, the return of Kitty Pryde, Iceman & Rogue in ‘X-Men Days of Future Past’ and more.

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WATCH: Oliver retro-reviews Dune

February 6th, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

It’s a confused mess but has a massive cult following. Is it time we went back to David Lynch’s DUNE? Oliver takes a closer look

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TV REVIEW: Being Human (UK) S05E01: The Trinity

February 5th, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

Being Human is back on UK screens with a new cast and a new villain. Can it hold up? Well… you’ll need to click to find out

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Heroes of Doctor Who Week 18: The Brigadier

February 5th, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

He was a man that locked horns disagreed with the Doctor so many times they could only be great friends… we remember the Brigadier

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REVIEW: FTN reviews The Rat Pack – Live at The Grand Opera House, Belfast

February 5th, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

Big Phil takes a look at a theatre production celebrating the work of Frank SInatra, Sammy Davis Jnr and Dean Martin

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FTN’s Video Game News #8

February 3rd, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher 1 Comment

  This week I am trying something different for the news format. My greatest fear is that the news becomes boring and news should never be boring. Yes all the facts should be there and you should be more informed at the end of it, at no point should you be wanting to look away […]

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RETRO LOOK BACK: This week we look at Battlestar Galactica (1978)

February 3rd, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

The original BSG was chock-full of mythology and high concept. Owen looks at these themes – many deeper than your average show – and where they may have eventually went had the show lasted…

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Mezco’s Breaking Bad Merchandise IS The DANGER!

February 3rd, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

Breaking Bad toys! Yes!

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BOOK REVIEW: FTN reviews Wool by Hugh Howey

February 3rd, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

Set in an apocalyptic future and on the radar of Ridley Scott, Wool is a stark and brilliant tale of a world gone wrong

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FTN TABLETOP GAMING NEWS (02/02/2013)

February 2nd, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

It’s all the latest news for gamers with everything from Dungeons & Dragons to Magic The Gathering covered. It looks like a busy couple of months ahead for gamers, but David from The Warchest will guide you through safely…

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INTERVIEW: FTN interviews Kris Van Damme

February 2nd, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

His father was one of cinema’s biggest action stars, but Kris Van Damme doesn’t plan on living under his dad’s shadow…

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CONSPIRACY CORNER: Experiments in time and space

February 2nd, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher 1 Comment

Did the US Government accidentally send a ship back through time in 1943 in Philidelphia? And did this mishap lead to time travel being mastered years later in Montauk? Prepare to have you mind blown open!

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