“Kawaii” means “cute” in Japanese, but another way to say it is “Hello Kitty.” The overly cuddly, round feline character has been a staple of pop culture worldwide since the mid-70s and just keeps purring. And now she and her friends are Inductees in the Pop Culture Hall of Fame for 2020 as a Franchise. […]
There are all kinds of heroes to pop culture, many of them literally superheroes. And then there are some like Jim Parsons, who rode a lifetime of geekiness to wild success as an actor and producer, most notably for his role in The Big Bang Theory. For his ability to inhabit a character so many […]
Our 2015 Inductee having some fun with one of his creations Stan sharing some wisdom Us here at the Hall mentally preparing for 2022 […]
The UK’s Royal Mail has just revealed a series of first-class stamps featuring characters from last year’s Inductee Star Trek. The main set will consist of twelve stamps depicting characters from six Star Trek television series. The set features the captains and one additional character (mostly of course played by a British actor). And […]
After a storied career designing some of the most popular toys and figures in pop culture history, Mark Boudreaux is entering a well-deserved retirement after his latest role at toy giant Hasbro. Boudreaux’s status was solidified during the release of the very first Star Wars film in 1977. Coinciding with the film, Kenner released a […]
We love Star Trek, having inducted the long-running, genre defining franchise this past year. With such a storied history and rich lore, not to mention a bright future, there’s a ton for fans and newcomers alike to learn. Here’s our list of the best places online to follow everything Star Trek. Daily Star Trek […]
