Marketplace Stories

Harry Potters Birthday

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:59:17 GMT

There seemed to be a lot of discussion online as to exactly when Harry Potter was born but the general consensus is that his birthday matched that of his inventor, JK Rowling, that being July 31st - his birth occurring "as the seventh month dies".

Fireman Backpack - On Sale for $23.99

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:08:13 GMT

With July bidding us adieu on Saturday, smart parents are getting in early on all of the Back to School sales.

eBags has a fabulous Back to School Sale on now: Take an extra 10% off Backpacks and Messengers! That and free shipping too!

Use Coupon Code: COMJBTS10

This Wildkin Fireman Backpack is sized for pre-schoolers to second graders and has a one year warranty against manufacturer's defects.

'Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty' is Finally Here!

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:44:36 GMT

After 8 years of development, Blizzard Entertainment finally released the next installment in their popular Starcraft game franchise, "Starcraft II: Wings of Libery" and so far the reviews have been mostly positive, although there have been some complaints.

The Return of Carnage

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:31:28 GMT

Zebb Wells and Clayton Crain are joining together to tell a new story of Carnage, one of Spider-Man's most dangerous enemies.

Guillermo Del Toro To Direct Remake of 'The Haunted Mansion'

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 02:22:45 GMT

At the San Diego Comic Con today, director Guillermo Del Toro announced that he would be writing, producing and maybe directing a remake of the "The Haunted Mansion", a movie based on the Disneyland theme park ride.

Tea Parties are Now Cool!

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:28:23 GMT

With an increased attraction to - and a nostalgia for - simpler and more gracious times the Afternoon Tea Party has recently enjoyed a surge in popularity.

Helen Mirren Shows Geek Cred With Pekar Tribute

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:19:34 GMT

The Queen came to Comic Con yesterday as Academy Award winner Helen Mirren made her first ever appearance at the pop culture convention and she even wore a tribute T-shirt she designed herself in memory of comic book writer Harvey Pekar who passed away earlier this week.