Sci-Fi author and Producer, PJ Haarsma bestows his insights on pop culture, as well as shares his experience in production and publishing. Read his weekly column to gain behind-the-scene access to his latest project or just listen to what pisses him off. PJ's experience extends from comic book publishing to advertising and everything in between. Literally. So sit, grab a glass of wine (we're sure he has one), and take a peek into the mind of the man who helped create Con Man, The Softwire, Retro Replay, and more.
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Founder of Redbear Films, the company behind Retro Replay. He is the author of the popular Softwire series and Executive Producer of the TV show, Con Man starring Alan Tudyk and Nathan Fillion. When he’s not making content with Drew, he’s building brands for Fortune 500 companies (again with Drew).
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Jason Momoa as Lobo in the new Supergirl movie has been revealed! It's gonna be interesting, for sure, to see if they explain away the alternate universe Aquaman of it all...
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I mean, I know people were looking forward to this one but, honestly, I wouldn't want to see it come out really bad. Feel sorry for the other projects also cancelled at Ubi this week.
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After being our guest on Retro Replay, Michele Morrow sat down to talk with us about how our lives are impacted by gaming and how esports is evolving toward equality. She also shares her own personal story about healing through gaming.
