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There’s a Real Sam Gamgee and He Contacted Tolkien
If you’re a Lord of the Rings fan, you may be surprised to find out there’s a real Sam Gamgee out there. The real Gamgee felt surprised when he discovered that a fictional character in the LOTR universe shared his name.
The most iconic pop culture sidekicks
A good sidekick goes a long way. Sure, your protagonist may have a lot going for them, but without a quality sidekick to rely on, to bounce off of, they might lose a bit of luster.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / February 3
Watch a Mini GOONIES Reunion on the Set of LOVE HURTS
We’ve been hearing rumors of a Goonies sequel for years now. It seems every few months the rumors surface, only to be quickly debunked by one or more original cast members.
The 20 best misfit comedies
Whether on TV or in the movies, there seems to be something innately fun and pleasurable about watching the world’s misfits and strangers band together, whether to save their houses from foreclosure or engage in some lighthearted piracy.
20 of Hollywood's most beloved short kings
While beauty standards have always been more focused on women, that’s not to say men don’t also deal with physical pressures, especially when it comes to their height.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 13
Original Cast Debunks New Reports of a GOONIES 2 Sequel Movie
With legacy sequels all the rage, rumors have been floating around for years about a sequel to The Goonies These rumors picked up steam this week when several online reports surfaced that The Goonies 2 was already greenlit.
Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / August 23
J Balvin to Make Acting Debut in Crime Drama About a Fishing Village-Turned-Smuggling Hub 
Little Lorraine was directed by Andy Hines and will also star Sean Astin and Stephen Amell
Entertainment News / Nerdist / May 6
THE LORD OF THE RINGS Hobbits (And Legolas) Share Reunion Photos of a Fun Night Out
If there’s one thing The Lord of the Rings teaches us, it’s that no one knows how to have a good time like a Hobbit. And that’s why we wish we, too, could have been a part of this magnificent reunion of The Lord of the Rings‘ Hobbit actors (plus one elf).
Entertainment News / Nerdist / March 18, 2024
THE INVISIBLE RAPTOR Tries to Locate Laughs to Match Its Ridiculous Premise
There’s a hilarious moment early in The Invisible Raptor that captures the promise of the movie’s overly silly premise. (The title is the premise.) It’s involves a quick bit of physical comedy from Sean Astin that is well-worn ground yet extremely funny.
Ranking the main cast of 'Stranger Things,' from totally rad to maybe they should be in the Upside Down
Even with lengthy waits between seasons due to long production times, a global pandemic, and the writers' strike, fans have remained loyal and protective when it comes to their favorite Netflix original characters. However, one has to wonder how great and not-so-great some of the characters are. It's time to rank the Stranger Things characters.
Entertainment News / TV Insider / December 30, 2023
‘The Conners’ Season 6: Sean Astin Returning as Becky’s Boyfriend Tyler
Sean Astin is making a return trip to The Conners, reprising his role as Tyler, Becky’s pilot beau, in the ABC comedy’s upcoming sixth season. As fans
23 actors we'd love to see in 'The Boys'
People continue to show nothing but love to the Amazon Prime series, including its 2023 spinoff, Gen V. However, while The Boys universe has an impeccable amount of talent on the good and bad side, there is always room for more.
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