Marc Savage

Marc is a self-confessed nerd. Ever since seeing Star Wars for the first time around 1979 he’s been an unapologetic fan of the Wars and still believes, with Clone Wars and now Underworld, we are yet to see the best Star Wars. He’s a dad of two who now doesn’t have the time (or money) to collect the amount of toys, comics, movies and books he once did, much to the relief of his long-suffering wife. In the real world he’s a graphic designer. He started Following the Nerd because he was tired of searching a million sites every day for all the best news that he loves and decided to create one place where you can go to get the whole lot. Secretly he longs to be sitting in the cockpit of his YT-1300 Corellian Transport ship with his co-pilot Chewie, roaming the universe, waiting for his next big adventure, but feels just at home watching cartoons with his kids….

The posts below were all written by Marc

Breaking Bad star says he’s been in talks for The Dark Tower role

January 21st, 2014 by Marc Comments

Could we still see Stephen King’s magnum opus on the screen?

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What is Speilberg’s new series Extant?

January 21st, 2014 by Marc Comments

CBS’ new drama has us all puzzled…

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NECA and Fox reveil plans for new and classic Planet of the Apes products

January 21st, 2014 by Marc Comments

A line of figures and collectibles is coming for fans old and new…

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Listen: The Following the Nerd Podcast Ep 87 “Snakes. Why’d it have to be snakes?”

January 21st, 2014 by Marc Comments

On this show we have a real treat for Star Wars fans as we will be talking to Gib Van Ert.

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Uproar comics leave zombies behind in new Leap of faith

January 20th, 2014 by Marc Comments

COMIC BOOK NEWS: THE Irish team behind the successful Zombies Hi is launching a new title at the end of the month … and it’s fair to say it’s out of this world. Irish comic comic Upoar Comics is leaving zombies behind in their new title Leap, which aims to go to a whole new galaxy…

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Academy Awards 2014: Full list of nominations

January 16th, 2014 by Marc Comments

Here’s the full list of who is up for what a tthis year’s awards…

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Simonetti’s Goblin to perform at Belfast Film Festival

January 16th, 2014 by Marc Comments

Belfast Film Festival ramps up the awesome…

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WATCH: Dark Souls 2 gets new trailer…

January 15th, 2014 by Marc Comments

Excited for Dark Souls II? Then see if this whets your appetite even more…

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Quentin Tarantino ready to film The Hateful Eight?

January 14th, 2014 by Marc Comments

Is Quentin Tarantino (left) climbing back in the saddle?

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Change, My Dear – And not a moment too soon

January 14th, 2014 by Marc Comments

With showrunner Steven Moffat saying that the series needs a “kick-up-the-ass” Doctor, our writer Saxon offers his thoughts on what Peter Capaldi’s 12th incarnation will bring to Doctor Who, and what changes lie ahead…

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The Following the Nerd Podcast Ep 86 “Stop stealing the blanket. You’re an Arctic Wolf, for God’s sake.”

January 13th, 2014 by Marc Comments

On this week’s show we have a real treat for Due South fans as we chat with John Wright, organiser of the biggest Due South convention. Plus Stuart from the Monday Movie Show will be in talking about the EEB BAFTA nominations.

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RICHARD DREYFUSS AND TERRY GILLIAM ANNOUNCED AS KEY FESTIVAL GUESTS AT JAMESON DUBLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2014

January 13th, 2014 by Marc Comments

Hollywood legends set for Dublin next month…

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Family Game and Movie Picks of the Season

January 13th, 2014 by Marc Comments

Here’s some ways you can use your nerdy tendencies to create some family time…

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First pic of Quicksilver from Days of Future Past.

January 9th, 2014 by Marc Comments

Here’s your first look at the character who will appear on two major Marvel movies in the near future, albeit at different studios…

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Oh god, Gerard Butler set for Point Break remake?

January 9th, 2014 by Marc Comments

The Point Break remake continues to get, em, talked about…

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Steven Moffat talks about the future of Sherlock and casting Matt Smith in the hit show…

January 9th, 2014 by Marc Comments

So, is the end nigh for Sherlock? Not according to Steven Moffat…

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First look at Ben Kingsley as The Mandarin – or Trevor Slattery in Marvel one-shot Hail To The King

January 9th, 2014 by Marc Comments

Trevor is back! Yes! Thor: The Dark World one-shot revealed to be about everyone’s favourite failed actor…

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Full list of Simpsons LEGO sets plus video of Simpsons House set and loads of official pics

January 9th, 2014 by Marc Comments

Well, here is the full official look at The Simpsons LEGO… prepare to be broke this February…

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Darth Maul’s Clone Wars story arc gets a finale through comics

January 8th, 2014 by Marc Comments

Darth Maul’s Clone Wars story arc gets a finale through comics? Yes, it seems that fans of the Clone Wars animated series can breathe a sigh of relief as the biggest unfinished story arc in the series – that of Darth Maul’s return – will be finished, albeit on the printed page

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Amazing Spider-man 2 gets three new UK posters

January 7th, 2014 by Marc Comments

New posters for the return of Spidey… it’s ok, admit it, you can’t wait for this (i know we sure can’t)

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