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• Deal: Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection
• Christian E. Christiansen Confirmed For ‘Hellraiser’ Remake; Might Go For PG-13 Rating
• DVD Review: The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss: There’s Nothing To Fear In Here
• NYCC 2010: Cosplay Photos
• Magnet Acquires Found Footage Film ‘The Troll Hunter’; Watch The Trailer Now!
• Contest: ‘World Of Warcraft’ Prize Pack
• President Barack Obama To Appear On Upcoming Episode Of ‘Mythbusters’
• ‘Fallout: New Vegas’ Is Here! Watch Six Great Developer Diary Videos Now
• Pre-Order A Ticket For ‘Paranormal Activity 2′, Get A FREE iTunes Download Of ‘Paranormal Activity’
• Comic Review: The New Avengers: Luke Cage – Town Without Pity
• Movie Review: Enter The Void

Deal: Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection Posted: 19 Oct 2010 04:13 AM PDT The Gold Box spotlight deal of the day over at Amazon today is Alfred Hitchcock - The Masterpiece Collection DVD box set for only $50.99 (that's 58% off the list price of $119.98). Note, this sale is only for today, Tuesday, October 19, 2010 until midnight PST while supplies last. This DVD box set comes with 14 classic Alfred Hitchcock suspense films, which starred actors like James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Anthony Perkins, Sean Connery, and Doris Day: Psycho, Vertigo, Rear Window, The Birds, Shadow of a Doubt, Family Plot, Frenzy, The Man Who Knew Too Much, Marnie, Rope, Saboteur, Topaz Torn Curtain, The Trouble with Harry. Let's do the math: that's about $3.64 per movie -- that's an insane deal, and even lower than the last time this item was up for sale. These movies are all great and therefore worth more than just a few bucks each [...]

Christian E. Christiansen Confirmed For ‘Hellraiser’ Remake; Might Go For PG-13 Rating Posted: 18 Oct 2010 08:41 PM PDT At the end of the summer, it was reported that Dimension Films had been in talks with Christian E. Christiansen to direct their planned remake of Hellraiser, but that negotiations had ended. Tonight, the folks over at Bloody Disgusting are reporting that Christiansen (The Roommate) is now confirmed to direct the film, and that the studio wants Amber Heard (Zombieland, The Stepfather) for the female lead. The site states that they've received word that the studio wants to make this version of Hellraiser for "teens," meaning they'll be trying for a PG-13 rating. Putting Christiansen at the helm seems to follow this pattern, as he's just finished up on the PG-13 horror The Roommate, which looks to be like a watered-down teen version of Single White Female [...]

DVD Review: The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss: There’s Nothing To Fear In Here Posted: 18 Oct 2010 07:30 PM PDT The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss: There's Nothing To Fear In Here DVD Directed by Steve Feldman Starring Anthony Asbury, John Kennedy, Bruce Lanoil, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Kathryn Mullen Lionsgate Home Entertainment Release Date: October 5, 2010 All week long I've been watching scary movies like Trick R Treat, Night Of The Demons, and The Thing. Tonight, I viewed Paranormal Activity for the first time, but since it's nearing my bedtime, I don't think the last thing I see before closing my eyes should be a film about an invisible demon terrorizing a woman while she sleeps. As luck would have it, a package arrived earlier today with a DVD of The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss: There's Nothing To Fear In Here. What better way to erase the spookiness of my horror movie marathon than with a Dr. Seuss tale about how there's nothing to fear? I put in the DVD, which contains 3 episodes from what was a Jim Henson Company television series that ran in the mid-1990s, and what's the first tale about? A little girl who can't sleep at night because there's banging coming from within her closet and she's convinced the noise is being made by monsters living in there. Umm, how is this helping me forget Paranormal Activity, Dr. Seuss!? [...]

NYCC 2010: Cosplay Photos Posted: 18 Oct 2010 05:26 PM PDT I think we can all agree here that one of the best things about attending any Comic-Con is getting the chance to see all those costumes. Whether it is a hot girl dressed up like your favorite superhero or just a cool looking stud dressed up like Master Chief, Cosplay is not only acceptable at the Con, it is the thing to do! But when you are surrounded by a sea of Stormtroopers, Supermen, and half of the G.I Joe roster, how does one get a chance to see the best costumes at the event? Fear not, dear reader, as Geeks of Doom is proud to round up some of the more awesome costumes present at this year's New York Comic-Con, which took place on October 8-10, 2010. Once again, big super powered props needs to go to one Jared Fowler, who was kind enough to provide us with some of his nice pictures. So what are you all waiting for? A gallery of hot looking babes and cool looking costumes await you. Face it fanboy: You've hit the jackpot! [...]

Magnet Acquires Found Footage Film ‘The Troll Hunter’; Watch The Trailer Now! Posted: 18 Oct 2010 03:03 PM PDT A movie that has seen a some buzz recently with the release of a trailer and a festival cameo at Fantastic Fest, The Troll Hunter looks to become the next popular "found footage" film. Todd Wagner and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban's Magnet Releasing, a division of Magnolia Pictures, has announced today that they have acquired the worldwide release rights (excluding Europe) to the film. The movie tells the story of a group of Norwegian film students who set off to document the existence of trolls, which as it turns out actually exist and have been covered up by the government. What they film is an incredible and massive species, inexplicably hidden for so many years...and they're not so friendly towards others. Be sure to click on over to the other side to see one of the trailer that has been released for The Troll Hunter, which looks like the movie could be quite the wild ride. [...]

Contest: ‘World Of Warcraft’ Prize Pack Posted: 18 Oct 2010 01:41 PM PDT We here at Geeks of Doom have an awesome prize pack for one lucky reader! How'z about a copy of the world's most successful MMORPG World of Warcraft, AND both of the current expansion packs Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King?! Yessir! We GoDs are teaming with AXE to help get one awesome Geeks of Doom reader get ready just in time for the upcoming December 7th release of World of Warcraft: Cataclysm. One (1) winner will receive: - One (1) copy of World or Warcraft - One (1) copy of World or Warcraft: Burning Crusade - One (1) copy of World or Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King TO ENTER: We're doing this one a little differently than our usual contest, but rest assured there's still basically just two simple steps: (1) Try out the the AXE 'Rile the Ostrich' game we have embedded below. If you find that you're up to the challenge click through to the full game at AXE's World's Manliest Games and give it the old college try. (2) Take a screenshot of your best score and email it to us at contest AT geeksofdoom.com with the word "WOW" in the subject line.. The person with the highest score wins! See, I told ya. Not too difficult. Also, Bonus: You can enter as many times as you'd like. Good luck! [...]

President Barack Obama To Appear On Upcoming Episode Of ‘Mythbusters’ Posted: 18 Oct 2010 01:38 PM PDT It's been announced that Discovery Channel's popular proven-by-science show, Mythbusters, will have itself an interesting special guest during an upcoming episode: President Barack Obama. The White House has revealed that Obama has already filmed the segment, and that the episode he's set to appear on will air on December 8, 2010. The President is taking part with the show in an effort to better promote math and science education in the United States. And what will be up for busting on this special episode of Mythbusters? An old foe, of course. On two separate occasions, the team has attempted to prove whether or not Archimedes, a Greek scientist, was able to set fire to the ships of an Roman fleet that was attacking just by using a collection of mirrors and the sun's rays. Twice now this is something that has been busted, but the show has laid down the challenge to anyone to prove otherwise. Perhaps someone has done just that and this will be their stage to show how. [...]

‘Fallout: New Vegas’ Is Here! Watch Six Great Developer Diary Videos Now Posted: 18 Oct 2010 11:15 AM PDT We here at Geeks of Doom have been shivering with anticipation for Fallout: New Vegas for a while now, as many video game fans have been. Now the game is finally here, set to hit stores tomorrow, where multitudes of eager hands will be waiting to grab hold of it and run home to revisit the Wastelands they love so much. To keep fans excited along the way, a collection of Developer Diary featurettes have been released touching on many aspects of the game we can expect to see. These are perfect to help you get even more excited about New Vegas than you already were. You'll get a look at locations, lots of new weapons, and how the story is set up, among many other things. Throw on your Sunday best vault jumpsuit and grab a few Stimpacks before heading below to see six fantastic developer diaries for Fallout: New Vegas! The game is the sequel to 2008's Fallout 3, which completely reinvented the Fallout world, instantly making it one of the best games ever made. [...]

Pre-Order A Ticket For ‘Paranormal Activity 2′, Get A FREE iTunes Download Of ‘Paranormal Activity’ Posted: 18 Oct 2010 10:16 AM PDT Paranormal Activity 2, the sequel to 2009's docu-horror Paranormal Activity, arrives in theaters in the U.S. and Canada at midnight on Thursday, October 21, 2010. If you plan on seeing the sequel, now's your chance to own the original film for FREE. Starting today, if you pre-order your tickets for Paranormal Activity 2, you will receive a code to download Paranormal Activity from the iTunes Store for free. The promotion is a limited-time-only deal and will expire on October 29, 2010. To get in on this promotion, visit www.ParanormalMovie.com to get your advanced tickets for Paranormal Activity 2. To receive the offer, you must go through the "Paranormal Movie" site, which then has options to buy your ticket from Fandango or Movie Tickets. Once you've purchased your advanced ticket for Paranormal Activity 2, you will receive an email within 24 hours with the free iTunes download code for Paranormal Activity [...]

Comic Review: The New Avengers: Luke Cage – Town Without Pity Posted: 18 Oct 2010 09:30 AM PDT The New Avengers: Luke Cage - Town Without Pity Trade Paperback Written by John Arcudi, various Art by Eric Canete & Pepe Larraz, various Colors by Chuck Chuckry, Andres Mossa, various Letters by Joe Sabino, Various Price: $14.99 Publisher: Marvel Comics Release date: September 22, 2010 Luke Cage's most recent solo adventure is the lead story collected in this trade paperback. The cover is a bit misleading because it implies that Ronin (now Hawkeye again) and Spider-Man play a major part in the series. Actually, they mainly appear in the first issue. The story takes place during the end of the Superhuman Registration Act era in the Marvel Universe. Luke Cage gets a call from his old friend Leodis Dyson. Dyson is beaten and hospitalized by gangsters in North Philadelphia, so Cage travels to Philly to help Dyson out. After he arrives, he encounters a much deeper scandal that involves corrupt politicians, gangs, and the return of a classic Luke Cage villain. John Arcudi's characterization of Luke Cage is consistent with Cage's current portrayal in the Marvel Universe. Arcudi also does an excellent job of capturing the dynamic between Cage and his wife, Jessica. They constantly bicker, but you can feel the genuine love and concern that the characters have for each other [...]

Movie Review: Enter The Void Posted: 18 Oct 2010 06:06 AM PDT Enter The Void Directed by Gaspar Noe Starring Nathaniel Brown, Paz de la Huerta, Cyril Roy, Emily Alyn Lind, Jesse Kuhn Release date: September 24, 2010 (limited) The void, according to flamboyant director Gaspar Noe, is life. What a pessimistic outlook. But Noe does present to us through his new film Enter The Void potent, disturbing, and rotten instances that back his pessimistic perspective. As soon as we are born into this world (Noe gives us an unprecedented example of this) we have entered the void, and we only enhance the blackness of that void by making ourselves susceptible by living a life that approaches the disgusting, sick, and horror-stricken. His film is a fully realized portrait of a decaying city (Tokyo), but is it really about the world? And a fully realized portrait of its sinful inhabitants (Oscar, Linda, and their friends), but is it really supposed to represent all of humanity? Both city and its inhabitants, no matter what way you look at it, have entered the void long ago. Both have fallen victim to life's unfair ways and are guilty of self-annihilation ever since their conception. We follow Oscar (Nathaniel Brown), a twentysomething-year-old drug abuser and dealer living in Tokyo who was clean before he left New York City. He needs money to fly Linda (Paz de la Huerta), his sister, to Tokyo so they can be reunited after they have been split up due to the death of their parents. To get his sister a plane ticket Oscar turns to sex and drugs [...]

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