Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of ...

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For big fans of James Cameron’s Avatar, the 13-year wait between the original and this year’s sequel probably felt near interminable. But die-hard fans might have counted with a bit more agony and say ...

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TV and film languages like Dothraki, Klingon, and Na’vi hold a special place in fans’ hearts. Here’s what goes into creating them. Language is one of the greatest art forms on Earth. There are ...