To be fair, any rumors at this juncture are still simply rumors. The above-mentioned actor's participation has been in the news for weeks, so I took it as common knowledge.
As far as spoilers go: http://teamcoco.com/video/conan-highlight-star-trek-spoilers
I often wonder how far we are from a D&D Monster Manual with links to purchase 3D models for printing your own minis. Apparently it can be done, as described HERE .
You have some great ideas, here. :) That's a lovely image. I might have to "borrow" that for my own undersea campaign, for beings native to the Sunless Sea.
You might also explore the Half-Illithid template in the 3e FF, or perhaps investigate the Pseudonatural Creature template. I too...
The local coffee house, Geeksboro, has a small cinema in their basement. Guess what they are showing on the bog screen? Alas, I cannot make it there, this week. They are having a drawing for a TARDIS cake.