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"The unauthorized, behind-the-scenes story of the stunning rise--and suddenly uncertain reign--of the most transformative cultural phenomenon of our time: the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel Entertainment was a moribund toymaker not even twenty years ago. Today, Marvel Studios is the dominant player both in Hollywood and in global pop culture. How did an upstart studio conquer the world? In MCU, beloved culture writers Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales,...
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The star of the legendary sci-fi franchise shares the ultimate "Captain's Log" in this classic behind-the-scenes memoir.
A living pop culture legend and one of Hollywood's most enduring stars, William Shatner will forever be associated with the role of James T. Kirk, captain of the starship Enterprise and hero of the sci-fi series Star Trek. Beginning in 1966, Star Trek offered something entirely new to prime time TV audiences. Though it...
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[2019]
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English
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When Alita awakens with no memory in a future world she does not recognize, she is taken in by Ido, a compassionate doctor who realizes that somewhere in this abandoned cyborg shell is the heart and soul of a young woman. Doctor Ido tries to shield Alita from her mysterious history while her street-smart new friend Hugo offers instead to help trigger her memories. But when the deadly and corrupt forces that run the city come after Alita, she discovers...
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"Charlie Besson is about to have an insane job interview. His car is idling, like his life, outside the Hollywood mansion of Kathi Kannon. THE Kathi Kannon, star of stage and screen and People magazine's worst dressed list. She needs an assistant. He needs a hero. Kathi is an icon, bestselling author, and an award winning actress, most known for her role as Priestess Talara in the iconic blockbuster sci-fi film. She's also known for another role:...
5) Geekerella
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Once upon a con volume 1
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IL: MG+ - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 13
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HL 660L
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Geek girl Ellie hopes to go to ExcelsiCon Cosplay to meet the actor (closet nerd Darien) scheduled to play Federation Prince Carmindor in a reboot of the movie Starfield.
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Best known as Mr. Sulu, helmsman of the Starship Enterprise and Captain of the Starship Excelsior, George Takei is beloved by millions as part of the command team that has taken audiences to new vistas of adventure in Star Trekreg--the unprecedented television and feature film phenomenon. From the program's birth in the changing world of the 1960s and death at the hands of the network, to its rebirth in the hearts and minds of loyal fans, the Star...
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""Ryan Britt is the Virgil you want to guide you through the inferno of geekery." --Lev Grossman, author of the bestselling Magician's trilogy Pop Culture and sci-fi guru Ryan Britt has never met a monster, alien, wizard, or superhero that didn't need further analysis. Essayist Ryan Britt got a sex education from dirty pictures of dinosaurs, made out with Jar-Jar Binks at midnight, and figured out how to kick depression with a Doctor Who Netflix-binge....
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2015.
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IG 1310L
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Become an expert on the Star Wars galaxy! This book is an in-depth visual feast exploring the characters and storylines from the Star Wars galaxy. This is a beautifully illustrated guide that is structured chronologically and packed full of information about key characters and storylines from the Star Wars movie saga, The Clone Wars, and Rebels. Ultimate Star Wars will get new and old fans caught up and knowledgeable on all things Star Wars.
12) Alien uprising
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A group of friends awake one morning to find all electricity and power shut off, and an immense alien aircraft hovering in the air above their heads. Suddenly this regular group of friends is battling to survive, as the entire human race is threatened by the alien army hovering ominously above.
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Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos, but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.
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2001.
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Written by longtime Star Wars writer Darko Macan, Chewbacca features a series of tales narrated by the characters who knew him best-including Lando Calrissian, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Luke Skywalker-that reveal special glimpses not only of Chewbacca's heroic history, but of the mysterious and fascinating culture of his noble species. Don't miss the opportunity to say goodbye and farewell to this beloved character! -- Goodreads.com
16) Independence day
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On July 2nd, communications systems worldwide are sent into chaos by a strange atmospheric interference. At first thought to be meteors, the United States military suspect that a number of enormous alien spacecraft are on a collision course with Earth. After attempts to communicate with the aliens go nowhere, David Levinson, an ex-scientist turned cable technician, discovers that the aliens are going to attack major points around the globe in less...
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2012.
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IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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Still haunted by the events in Revenge of the Sith, Darth Vader has a mission to locate--and if possible, rescue--a missing Imperial expeditionary force; the officer he is being sent to locate is the son of Vader's rising nemesis, Moff Tarkin.
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Takes you into the imaginative world of Star Wars. Follow along as the adventure book's fourteen richly animated pages are read aloud by your favorite Star Wars characters. Challenge your skills in memory, matching, and riddle solving as you play six exciting Star Wars games including Jar Jar's coloring book.
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