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Image source: wbur.org As far as pop culture goes, it’s easy to see why people have been calling the past 20 years the Golden Age of Modern Fantasy. Possibly the biggest driver of this is the extremely successful feature film adaptations of fantasy novels and comic books. From Peter Jackson’s LotR trilogy, to the Harry Potter franchise, and of course the string of blockbusters from Marvel studios, it seems that modern fantasy has taken a hold of the world. Steve Sorensen Select Staffing . On a similar note, bringing the popular works of writers such as Neil Gaiman and George R.R. Martin to different mediums and platforms have allowed not just book readers, but fans everywhere to follow their beloved tales. Steve Sorensen Select Staffing. Image source: stmed.net In fact, HBO’s adaptation of GRRM’s “A Song of Fire and Ice,” “Game of Thrones” has been named as the greatest series in the 2010s. As critically acclaimed as it is controversial, GoT on HBO has broken records with view...

Image source: ranker.com It is very rare for artists to have great success on screen and off screen. Younger generations of artists may not have much to their name besides their recent accolades, but artists in previous generations have so much for us to discover. Take for instance Lord of the Rings actor Christopher Lee. Born on the 27th of May, 1922, Lee achieved multiple folds of greatness in his lifetime. Here are some facts about this wicked wizard. Steve Sorensen Select Staffing By his death last 2015, Lee held 3 Guinness world records. He held the record of having the most screen credits (268), he shares the title of tallest leading actor with Vince Vaughan with a height of 6’5’’, and he also holds the title of most films with a swordfight (lightsaber included) with 17 films in total. Steve Sorensen Select Staffing. Image source: ranker.com Lee’s military career isn’t a secret in the acting world. His experience has even had him enlightening modern day di...

Image source: Playbuzz.com  While young adult (YA) literature has been around for quite a while now, with series such as The Chronicles of Narnia and His Dark Materials leading the way, the genre has indeed experienced a shot in the arm in the past two decades. Here are some of the most popular titles that have had YA readers and just about everybody else abuzz. Steve Sorensen Select Staffing . Harry Potter Quite simply one of the most beloved series of books of all-time, the adventures of Harry Potter and his friends at Hogwart’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry has achieved popularity the likes of which readers have never seen since the days of J.R.R. Tolkien. Author J.K. Rowling’s world will live on in the hearts and minds not just of young adults, but of entire generations for decades to come. Steve Sorensen Select Staffing . Image source: RareandAntiqueBooks.com   Hunger Games Novelist Suzanne Collins released a mega-trio of books that’s more ...

Image source: barnesandnoble.com The charm of sci-fi writing is undeniable and palpable. Great sci-fi writers such as Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett, and George R.R. Martin have faithful followings. Fans of sci-fi novels and motion pictures are some of the most dedicated individuals on the planet. Steve Sorensen Select Staffing . Loyal sci-fi fans share several habits. One of these is finding the real science behind the made-up science . Sci-fi skeptics find it easy to say that the genre is speculative fiction. While they look down on the genre, fans maintain the joy of learning about the possibilities which could be beyond the universe known. Sci-fi readers tend to sound smart because they are, and they don’t hide it. Steve Sorensen Select Staffing . Image source: dailysabah.com Sci-fi fans worry about technological advancements . Nowadays, technology is almost everything. Advancements in technology can either solve the world’s biggest problems or ca...

Image source: theimaginativeconservative.org Over the past two decades, the world has seen a number of fantasy franchises on both the big and small screens dominate pop culture. While these series of movies and TV shows have had beginnings in paperback novels, they have transcended the medium and gotten more than masterful treatments on film. So, without further ado, here are the three biggest fantasy film franchises in the world. Steve Sorensen Select Staffing . The Lord of the Rings Before Peter Jackson took the reins to create what would be the definitive fantasy trilogy in all of film history, no director wanted to touch J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendary work, mostly out of fear that they’d muck it up. But as the whole world knows by now, not only did Peter Jackson craft the near-perfect adaptation of the be-all and end-all of fantasy epics, his work has gone on to influence other directors to imitate his style. Steve Sorensen Select Staffing. Image source: esquire.com...

I’m Steve Sorensen. While I create staffs for cosplayers and fantasy conventions in the U.S., and while I love Western fantasy films, books, and games, I must admit, I do have a soft spot for Japanese anime. What’s not to love? There are plenty of good titles, and more often than not, their themes speak to me. Image source: lostinanime.com On that note, here are some anime shows that I recommend for all you fantasy lovers out there. The Rising of the Shield Hero If you like your heroes being ordinary people who get transported to a parallel world, this anime is for you. The characters are well fleshed out and more or less original. The character development is akin to some of the best classic RPG games, with the heroes gaining strength and other materials through experience. The Promised Neverland This is more of a dark fantasy than anything else, and may satiate those with morbid tastes. Without spoiling much about the series, the plot revolves around an orphan...

Image source: Pexels.com There's a reason why fantasy readers turn into voracious fans and lovers of the written word. These works allow readers to immerse in good stories and get to know interesting characters. Let me share with you four of my favorite fantasy subgenres: High fantasy Long journeys, epic battles, kingdoms, and civilizations with interesting languages make up this subgenre. Some famous examples are Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones , which are also my favorites. Even though these stories are worth thousands of pages, they're so exciting that I end up finishing the books in less than a week. The storyline can get intense and gory sometimes but all the time spent is always worth it. Children's fantasy I love how children's fantasy doesn't just appeal to its target market. I appreciate this subgenre because it encourages jaded adults like me to think outside of the box. And of course, the lessons on family, friendship, and her...

Image source: epicstream.com Celebrities are often considered as people who live in a higher plane of existence. They are these superhuman individuals who live extraordinary lives, lives which we can only see on TV. However, there are celebrities who have their own roots in geekdom. It may be hard to picture, but they have admitted to being nerds to very specific fandoms. Here are some celebrity nerds and their true identities. Stephen Colbert is lord of Lord of the Rings. Late night TV show host Stephen Colbert is mostly known nowadays for political pundits and making fun of the government. But over the years, he has showed his prowess over the Lord of the Rings text and lore. Even Peter Jackson, the director of “The Lord of the Rings” movies claimed that Colbert is the biggest Tolkien Geek of all time. He even landed a role as an extra on “The Hobbit.” Image source: epicstream.com Vin Diesel is a high-level witch hunter Diesel has a tattoo on his sto...