Articles by Andy Poole

About Andy Poole

Some say that the pen is mightier than the sword, but Andy Poole brandishes both. He lives in Raleigh, NC where he writes fantasy stories from a second-story room doubling as a library and Medieval armory. His writing style is inspired from influences as varied as Victorian Gothic literature and 80s thrillers like Miami Vice. When he's not building new worlds or saving our own, he likes to interact with his followers through Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/andypoolethewriter and Twitter at @andypoolewriter. You can also reach him at by email at andypoole@legendariummedia.com.

Field Reports: Viewer Impressions of “The Battle of Five Armies.”

December 27, 2014 Andy Poole

Image from http://moviepilot.com/ At opening day on December 17 in Cary, NC, three viewers of “The Battle of Five Armies” took the time to give their impressions for the Legendarium community. The answers […]

The Battle of Five Armies: “All That Is Gold Does Not Glitter”

December 27, 2014 Andy Poole

Image from http://flickeringmyth.com With a movie titled “The Battle of Five Armies,” viewers could expect a lot of battle scenes, but behind the dazzle of special effects and splintering spears weaves a tale of fall […]

Interview with Cartoonist Ben Caldwell at NC ComiCon 2014

November 26, 2014 Andy Poole

Author and cartoonist Ben Caldwell took the time to answer some questions for an interview with the Legendarium news team. Ben’s contributions to the worlds of fantasy and science fiction include his instructional art books […]

NC ComiCon 2014: Realizing Epic Worlds on Paper and the Screen

November 21, 2014 Andy Poole

Three writers and artists joined forces Saturday at the 2014 NC ComiCon to share their experiences in building fictional worlds with an audience of fans and aspiring creators. Ben Caldwell, a cartoonist whose credits include […]

LEAH Announces “Kings & Queens” Album

November 20, 2014 Andy Poole

Today, LEAH, often called “The Metal-Enya,” announced her new album, “Kings & Queens.” The announcement promises “the heaviest of all her releases” and features “worldly Celtic, middle eastern, and New-Age flavors, while lyrically laced with […]

Pilot Episode May Renew Viewers’ Interest in “Person of Interest”

September 29, 2014 Andy Poole

Reese, Finch, and Bear the dog talk saving the world over a chess board. Image from CBS. Season 3 of “Person of Interest” saw the dissolution of the terrorist group Vigilance, the dispersion of […]

The Piano Guys Play Batman Theme Songs

September 25, 2014 Andy Poole

Today, the Piano Guys released “Batman Evolution,” a music video tribute to 50 years of Batman theme songs. This musical journey through Batman history covers landmark music by Neal Hefti (1966), Danny Elfman (1989), and […]

“Gotham”: Enough Lore for Bat-Fans, Accessible to Newcomers

September 24, 2014 Andy Poole

Gotham Banner from Follow the Nerd http://www.followingthenerd.com. From Marvel’s “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” to DC’s “Arrow,” comic book heroes have become a staple for major television networks—not as animated children’s cartoons, but as live-action shows targeting […]

Guardians of the Galaxy: Indiana Jones in Space

August 4, 2014 Andy Poole

One can be forgiven for scratched one’s head after seeing the theatrical trailer for “Guardians of the Galaxy” and thinking, “Have the folks at Marvel lost their minds?” The trailer lacked a compelling premise, showcased […]

New Superman Images Released

July 3, 2014 Andy Poole

This has been quite the week for DC comics reveals, with announcements for the premier of “Gotham” at Comic-Con and the October releases of the new “Arkham Manor” and “Gotham Academy” comic series. New developments […]