September 28th, 2017On September 28, 1987, a momentous event happened – the premiere of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the first new Trek series in decades. The crew of the NCC-1701-D. lead by the diplomatically-gifted Captain Jean-Luc Picard, embarked on their exploratory mission to seek out new life and new civilizations a century after the Original...
August 10th, 2017The road to the third season of Young Justice was a long, winding one. Originally airing on Cartoon Network, the show was cancelled in the Spring of 2013. But the fans (and the creators and cast) never gave up hope.
After Season 2 arrived on Netflix in early 2016, co-producer Greg Weisman tweeted that a strong showing on the streaming...
June 29th, 2017This fall, Bob’s Burgers enters its eighth season. That’s a lot of special recipes and body rolls! We got to talk to Supervising Director Bernard Derriman, who’s been with the show since the beginning, for some inside information on how Bob’s gets its Bob’s on!
For the Looters at home who may not know, what does a Supervising...
June 26th, 2017Some of the catchiest, earworm-iest songs aren’t played on the radio, they come from your favorite animated shows! Join us for a trip through cartoon history and feel free to sing along*!
From The Flintstones and The Jetsons to DuckTales and Animaniacs, there are decades of theme songs that can get put on repeat in your head. Get...
April 28th, 2017Now that Grimm has ended, NBC is betting on an adaptation of a Charlaine Harris series of novels to win over hearts and fill that void.
Midnight, Texas, which debuts July 24, will introduce viewers to a quiet town that is more than meets the eye (it’s chockfull of supernatural beings!). After screening the season premiere months early...
March 23rd, 2017In the beginning there was a single idea: Comic-Con in a Box. Back in 2012, Chris Davis and Matthew Arevalo met at Startup Weekend in Los Angeles and that was when Loot Crate was born...
And while you may have heard that particular tale before, a lot went into growing the company to where it is today. Here is what it was like in the...
March 20th, 2017Jurassic Park and it’s sequel Jurassic World center on the dino-riffic attractions of a safari park escaping and wreaking havoc. But you don’t have to look at science fiction to find other animals with high intelligence and a will to be free. Here’s a look at some real life creatures that have been known to break out of...
March 7th, 2017On March 21st we dive back into the universe of Mass Effect with Mass Effect: Andromeda! This newest entry into the series features an all new location and tons of new friends and foes. Wondering which new companions you’ll love the most? We’ve created a quick personality guide to help you to your perfect squad.
If you are:...
February 21st, 2017Nana nana nana nana, Nana nana nana nana—Treat Time! To follow up on our What Does Batman Eat? piece, we decided to try to attempt a recipe that might be one of Bruce Wayne's favorites.
Something with low- or non-fat ingredients that is elegant, refined and totally satisfies a sweet tooth. This cheesecake-inspired recipe makes...
February 20th, 2017First impressions are key, which is a big part of why a wrestler’s entrance so important. The WWE has historically had a lot of Superstars with auspicious arrivals but right now, let’s take a look at ten current stars who shine brightly (in no particular order!).
Bobby Roode (NXT)
Rousing, grand...why, you could even call it...
February 10th, 2017There have been A LOT of Rangers series through the years (24 and counting!). But which are the best? Loot Crate employees voted — and here’s their favorites!:
Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers
The series that started it all was our unanimous #1 pick. "fter seeing them first at the young age of 5, everything I wanted...
January 30th, 2017What does it take to start a video game company and release your first game? We talked to Exploding Tuba Studios Designer Jonathan Straw about his experiences doing just that.
What inspired you to become a Game Designer?
I was originally planning on working at Blue Sky as a special effects artist out of college, but an...
January 23rd, 2017For Bryan Cranston, playing Zordon in the upcoming Power Rangers film is a bit like going back to a high school reunion as he voiced two different baddies in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the series that started a craze in North America. He’s not the only recognizable actor who’s appeared in a Power Rangers series.
Here’s some...
January 18th, 2017
Season 2 of USA's Colony premiered January 12, 2017 and the occasion was marked by a viewing party. But not just any viewing party.
The Sayers Club was transformed into The Yonk, the bar owned by Sarah Wayne Callies' Katie Bowman and a central location in the show. All the details were in place —- the signs behind the bar, the...
January 11th, 2017Raphael’s Ruby Refresher
Enjoy this punch that’s a little sweet and a little tart (just like Raph) any time of year!
Ingredients
1 ½ quarts of Cranberry Juice, chilled
1 package (0.16 oz) Unsweetened Cherry Limeade Powdered Drink Mix
1 cup sugar
½ to 1 quart of Club Soda, chilled
Pour 1 ½ quarts of cold...
January 10th, 2017
In the shadow of the Hill Valley Clock Tower of Back To The Future fame and around the corner from what was the Roxxon Gas Station as seen in Agent Carter, a fight for the fate of humanity quietly wages. A diverse array of background actors ride bikes up and down the propaganda-lined street as they get several takes of Josh Holloway...
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