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- eBook Deal: The Way of Shadows (Book 1: The Night Angel Trilogy)
- Geek Gear: Dr Horrible Shirt ‘Sing Along with the Horrible Doctor’
- Oh My! Look At The Size Of ‘The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’ Collector’s Edition
- Make This Happen: Jek Porkins ‘Star Wars’ Pork Skins
- Geek Peek: First Images Of Johnny Depp In Tim Burton’s ‘Dark Shadows’
- Movie Review: Contagion
- Modern Take On ‘Sherlock Holmes’ Heading To CBS
- The Doctor Who TARDISblend 39: The Girl Who Waited
- ‘Ghostbusters’ Set To Be Re-Released In Theaters This October
- Game Review: Deus Ex: Human Revolution
- Comic Review: 27: Second Set #1
- The Torchwood TARDISblend 38: The Blood Line
- ‘Deadwood’s Own Gerard McRaney Joins ‘Django Unchained’
- Comic Review: Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Season 9 #1
- DVD Review: Mystery Science Theater 3000: “Manos” The Hands Of Fate
| eBook Deal: The Way of Shadows (Book 1: The Night Angel Trilogy) Posted: 15 Sep 2011 05:39 AM PDT  The eBook deal of the day today for the Amazon Kindle is The Way of Shadows, the first novel in The Night Angel fantasy trilogy by Brent Weeks, for only $1.99 (that's 75% off the regular price of $7.99). Note, this deal is valid only for today, Thursday, September 15, 2011, until 11:59 PST. The Kindle version has Text-to-Speech enabled. If you'd like to own a physical copy of The Way of Shadows, the book is also available in paperback for $7.99. The paperback edition is currently part of Amazon's 4-for-3 promotion, where you can purchase four select items for the price of three (see the Special Offers and Product Promotions section of the product page) [...]            |
| Geek Gear: Dr Horrible Shirt ‘Sing Along with the Horrible Doctor’ Posted: 15 Sep 2011 05:00 AM PDT  The $10 t-shirt deal of the day over at TeeFury today is a Dr Horrible's Sing-Along Blog-themed shirt called "Sing Along with the Horrible Doctor" by artist joebot. The sale began at Teefury today, Thursday, September 15, 2011, at midnight EST, and will continue for 24 hours from then, and once it's over, it will not be sold on the site anymore [...]      |
| Oh My! Look At The Size Of ‘The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’ Collector’s Edition Posted: 14 Sep 2011 09:16 PM PDT  Early last month Bethesda Softworks announced their Collector's Edition for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, which, if you've been paying attention, is a game I'm more excited about than most get for their firstborn children. The incredibly limited edition of the game comes with a making of DVD, an art book, and a large dragon statue. But what wasn't known was just how insanely gigantic the box it comes in would be. As you can see from the image above, if you've pre–ordered the Skyrim Collector's edition, you will need to make some room on your shelf. If you want to get your hands on it before they're all gone forever, be sure to pre–order for yourself: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC. [...]      |
| Make This Happen: Jek Porkins ‘Star Wars’ Pork Skins Posted: 14 Sep 2011 08:36 PM PDT  As George Lucas continues finding ways to make unnecessary changes to his Star Wars saga and enrage the masses, some fans seem intent on creating fictional food items based on characters from the mythology. And that's just fine by us. It began with the amazing new Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavor, Boba Fett's Carbonite Crunch (which we're still waiting for Mr. Ben and Mr. Jerry to actually make), and now comes a salty snack food to enjoy a nice cold beer with: Porkins Fried Pork Skins! Now, pork rinds won't be quite as appealing to everyone as a pint of ice cream, but c'mon now, the bag would have Jek freakin' Porkins on it! That has to count for something, right? [...]      |
| Geek Peek: First Images Of Johnny Depp In Tim Burton’s ‘Dark Shadows’ Posted: 14 Sep 2011 07:29 PM PDT  Some images of Johnny Depp on the set of Tim Burton's adaptation of the '60s Gothic soap opera, Dark Shadows, have shown up online. In the show Depp plays the vampire Barnabas Collins, and, as you probably expected considering this is another Burton/Depp collaboration, the actor looks pretty wild and outrageous. You can read a synopsis for the movie and check out more images of Depp as Barnabas by heading below now. SYNOPSIS Barnabas (Depp) is rich, powerful and an inveterate playboy until he makes the grave mistake of breaking the heart of Angelique Bouchard (Eva Green). A witch, in every sense of the word, Angelique turns him into a vampire and then buries him alive. More info about "Dark Shadows" after the jump. Two centuries later, Barnabas is inadvertently freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972. He returns to Collinwood Manor to find that his once-grand estate has fallen into ruin. [...]      |
| Posted: 14 Sep 2011 05:27 PM PDT  Contagion Directed by Steven Soderbergh Starring: Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Winslet, Elliott Gould, Jennifer Ehle, Jude Law, Marion Cotillard, Chin Han, Griffin Kane, Sanjay Gupta Release Date: September 9, 2011 Contagion is a movie that showed much promise with its previews and its advertised premise, but in reality it turns into 100 minutes of wasted production opportunities used instead to push stereotypical propaganda at the viewer. With its notable ensemble cast, and a plot device that is not new but has been proven to be popular over the years, the Steven Soderbergh film had huge potential that will do nothing but disappoint the thriller/horror fans expecting an epidemic epic. I have been quite a big fan of medical thrillers over the years, particularly those that focus on diseases and outbreaks. From stories of crazy Ebola-like viruses to weaponized disease, I've been fascinated with the concept both in its reality, and in its use as a plot device in thrillers. I have no rationalization for this attraction: perhaps it was the wonderful conclusion H.G. Wells brought us to in War of the Worlds, or perhaps it is the disease-based plot devices of some of my favorite zombie flicks. Either way, when word came out Soderbergh was taking up the subject; I was thrilled at the prospect. [...]      |
| Modern Take On ‘Sherlock Holmes’ Heading To CBS Posted: 14 Sep 2011 04:40 PM PDT  More a fan of the newest film version of Sherlock Holmes than any other recent adaptation of the character? Like the modern feel he had been given thanks to director Guy Ritchie? Well, it's time to bring him to the small screen. Deadline is reporting that CBS has nabbed up the rights to Sherlock Holmes, which will be a modern day take on the "cases of the pipe-smoking private eye." As the film franchise continues to grow, as well as the new BBC series continues to build a strong fanbase, the world seems to be clamoring for more and more Sherlock, and it looks like they will be getting just that. Personally, I'm a huge fan of the character, and think that given the right team and cast, this could be a really fantastic series. I'm a huge fan of shows like, say, Criminal Minds, a fellow CBS show, and something that I think is bread kind of out of the Sherlock model. [...]      |
| The Doctor Who TARDISblend 39: The Girl Who Waited Posted: 14 Sep 2011 04:00 PM PDT  Series Six of Doctor Who continues, and Team TARDIS find themselves on the mysterious world of Apalapucia, with the Doctor (Matt Smith) promising grand tours of gardens and mountains. However, the Doctor and Rory Williams (Arthur Darvill) find themselves separated from Amy Pond (Karen Gillan) - and it's discovered they're not only separated by distance, but by time itself as Amy is trapped in a faster and separate time stream. In an effort to rescue Pond, The Doctor uses the TARDIS to track down Amy's specific time stream - only for Rory to find that although their arrival was successful, Amy has been waiting 36 years to be rescued. Bitter and aged, the old Amy Pond proves to be a cunning warrior, with incredible skills in temporal technology. The unusual situation will position Rory into making some difficult decisions, and into facing some impossible realities. During TARDISblend 39, we review the events of The Girl Who Waited, becoming one of the best episodes of the current season - perhaps second only to Neil Gaiman's The Doctor's Wife. Written by Tom MacRae, the adventure flips the situations for many of the characters, as we see further hints of the Doctor's darker side [...]      This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| ‘Ghostbusters’ Set To Be Re-Released In Theaters This October Posted: 14 Sep 2011 03:43 PM PDT  Rumors of a Ghostbusters 3 have come and gone so often that most people just don't even pay attention to them anymore. So until we know for sure whether we'll actually ever get it or not, why not go and see the classic original 1984 movie on the big screen? On the official Ghostbusters Facebook page, it was announced that the movie would have another theatrical run next month—the first time you'll be able to catch it the way it was first seen in over 25 years. An exact date and how many screens the movie will run on is not yet known, but a trailer for the re–release is online and can be seen at the Facebook link below. [...]      |
| Game Review: Deus Ex: Human Revolution Posted: 14 Sep 2011 02:56 PM PDT  Deus Ex: Human Revolution Xbox 360 I PS3 I PC DEVELOPER: Eidos Montreal PUBLISHER: Square Enix RELEASE DATE: August 23, 2011 The Deus Ex franchise has been a favorite of gamers everywhere since the first title arrived in the year 2000. Its sequel, Invisible War, wasn't quite as well–received as the original, but an impact was surely made with the two games. So, as you might have imagined, when a third game in the series was announced fans were elated. The new game, titled Deus Ex: Human Revolution, is the first since 2003 and is a prequel set in 2027, 25 years before the events of the original game occurred. It follows Adam Jensen, the head of security for Sarif Industries headquarters in Detroit. The company specializes in the booming human augmentation field, replacing lost or damaged human limbs and organs with powerful new robotic replacements. The game opens with a couple of cinematic sequences before picking up with Jensen and his ex–girlfriend, Dr. Megan Reed, who are preparing to set off on a trip to Washington D.C. to show off their research. [...]      |
| Comic Review: 27: Second Set #1 Posted: 14 Sep 2011 02:00 PM PDT  27: Second Set #1 Written by Charles Soule Art by Renzo Podesta Cover by W. Scott Forbes Image Comics Release date: September 14, 2011 Price: $3.99 Guitarist William Garland is back to playing music once again, but not to the level of fame where he once was. In 27: Second Set Issue #1, William Garland returns to his former life: playing guitar and being passionate about the music. Unfortunately, Garland isn't as famous as he once was. He thinks his life is just as bad as when he couldn't play guitar at all. Garland craves the fame of being known and wants it badly. When an accident happens with the magical contraption built into his chest, Garland uses its power to catapult himself back into the limelight but unknowingly catches the eyes of a villain. The previous 27 miniseries was a favorite of mine earlier this year and I was hoping for another volume of the series. I got my wish. 27: Second Set is an excellent start to what seems to be another thrilling ride. William Garland seems to be obsessed with getting back to his famous status that he once claimed, but is causing a lot of road bumps along the way [...]      |
| The Torchwood TARDISblend 38: The Blood Line Posted: 14 Sep 2011 01:02 PM PDT <  The conclusion to Torchwood: Miracle Day has arrived, and finds the Torchwood team split into two groups - one heading to Shanghai, the other to Buenos Aires. They are tracking down the Triangle Families, and what they discover will lead them to the enigmatic Blessing. Determined to remove their unethical hold on a newfound power, Torchwood makes their move against the Families - but the mission may cost them their lives this time, and for Captain Jack Harkness (John Barrowman), the cost may very well be in blood. During TARDISblend 38, we review the events of The Blood Line, and examine the outcome of Miracle Day for the Torchwood team, particularly the impact on Rex Matheson (Mekhi Phifer). We look into many unanswered elements of the series, including the mysterious Blessing, and how it may tie in to certain creatures below the surface of the Earth encountered in Doctor Who [...]      This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| ‘Deadwood’s Own Gerard McRaney Joins ‘Django Unchained’ Posted: 14 Sep 2011 12:01 PM PDT  From a TV Western to one directed by Quentin Tarantino. Can't get much better than that if you are actor Gerard McRaney. The former co-star of Deadwood (George Hearst in seasons two and three of that brilliant HBO masterpiece), McRaney has joined the cast of Tarantino's upcoming film, Django Unchained, in a yet to be declared role. Having read the film's script, one is able to safely assume that he'll play one of the various slave owners that the team of Jamie Foxx and Christoph Waltz will face on their journey to not only take as many of them out as possible, but also free the former's character's wife, which honestly, is a perfect role for the guy. The script is an absolute killer, particularly in its ability to blend Western trappings with Tarantino's love of style and narrative, making this easily one of the most anticipated films currently being worked on [...]      |
| Comic Review: Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Season 9 #1 Posted: 14 Sep 2011 11:30 AM PDT  Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 9 #1 Written by Joss Whedon Pencils by Georges Jeanty Inks by Dexter Vines Colors by Michelle Madsen Letters by Richard Starkings, Jimmy Betancourt Dark Horse Comics Release Date: September 14, 2011 Cover Price: $2.99 When I was given the chance to review Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9 #1 a week or so ago, I was so excited. I am a huge fan of the Buffy-verse and am always excited when a new issue of this comic drops. Then I realized I needed a refresher on the last season, so the reading began... I'm happy to say that I finally finished rereading it and it helped put this first issue of Season 9 in perspective. Immediately, the reader is thrown into the story and like many issues of the last series, this one really reads like a television program, with lots of flashbacks and memories, switching of scenes, and so on. The premise of this issue is to reunite the characters after the end of last season. Just like the show, it starts off with sort of a shaky start on what's going on and proceeds to fill in some of the blanks, so to speak. [...]      |
| DVD Review: Mystery Science Theater 3000: “Manos” The Hands Of Fate Posted: 14 Sep 2011 11:02 AM PDT  Mystery Science Theater 3000 Presents: "Manos" The Hands of Fate DVD Directed by Joel Hodgson, Hal Warren Starring Joel Hodgson, Trace Beaulieu, Kevin Murphy, Frank Conniff, Mike Nelson Release Date: September 13, 2011 "Well... just in case you forgot, ladies and gentlemen... 'Manos': The Hands of Fate." Yes folks, it's the movie that is often voted as not only the worst movie ever mocked by the valiant crew of the Satellite of Love, but also the worst movie ever made PERIOD. A movie so bad that everyone involved in its making either died of shame or vanished from the face of the earth. A movie so godawful that it provided the basis for the single greatest episode of one of the best television shows in the history of civilization. Now it's back on DVD in a two-disc set devoted entirely to this movie and the classic of cathode comedy that brought it back from the bring of obscurity. It's Mystery Science Theater 3000 Presents: "Manos" The Hands of Fate, and yes, the quotation marks around Manos are intentional. Once more Joel Robinson (Joel Hodgson, creator of the show) and his robot companions Tom Servo (Kevin Murphy) and Crow T. Robot (Trace Beaulieu) are forced to endure the endless horrors of some of cinema history's greatest mistakes as part of an experiment conducted by the evil Dr. Clayton Forrester (Beaulieu) and his good-natured comic relief assistant TV's Frank (Frank Conniff). Trapped on the orbiting platform the Satellite of Love, Joel and the Bots try to make the best of a lousy situation by mercilessly mocking the films they must watch as part of the routine of their reality [...]      |
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