Currently Browsing: "Geek News"


J. Michael Straczinski Talks Silver Surfer Stand Alone Film

J. Michael Straczinski Talks Silver Surfer Stand Alone Film

Screenwriter J. Michael Straczynski who sat down with AMC’s Blog to talk a bit about all the great stuff he’s got lined up (and that I’ve been paid millions of dollars to say I’m excited about). Cha-ching!

By Dr. Cole Abaius on June 21, 2008 | View Comments

Cyclops to Appear in X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Cyclops to Appear in X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Scott Summers, he of the truly deadly looks, is to appear in the forthcoming X-Men Origins: Wolverine. At least, as far as we can tell.

By Michelle Graham on May 8, 2008 | View Comments

Little Plastic Jokers Sell Out in Minutes

Little Plastic Jokers Sell Out in Minutes

Toy stores released a rare collectible Heath Ledger as The Joker doll this week. Moments later the dolls were sold out, just like that.

By Michelle Graham on May 7, 2008 | View Comments

Matt Groening Shows Us His Version of Hellboy

Matt Groening Shows Us His Version of Hellboy

SlashFilm has posted an image from the free Hellboy comic presenting a “what if…” scenario of awesome proportions.

By Rob Hunter on May 5, 2008 | View Comments

Marvel Invades Arclight Hollywood

Marvel Invades Arclight Hollywood

Marvel has taken over the Arclight Hollywood lobby with pure awesome!

By Robert Fure on May 5, 2008 | View Comments

Spider-Man Needs the Anti-Venom

Spider-Man Needs the Anti-Venom

You’ve seen Spider-Man, you’ve seen Venom – Now take a look at Anti-Venom!

By Robert Fure on May 1, 2008 | View Comments

I Want to Believe in New X-Files Pictures

I Want to Believe in New X-Files Pictures

While some of us were thrown off-kilter from the recent announcement of the new title for the upoming X-Files movie, we can all get a bit excited about some new pictures released from the film.

By Kevin Carr on April 28, 2008 | View Comments

Roger Ebert: Film Critic, Historian, and… Blogger?!

Roger Ebert: Film Critic, Historian, and… Blogger?!

Roger Ebert has had a rough time with health issues lately, and while he might be laid up with a broken hip, it hasn’t stopped him from entering the wild and wacky world of blogging.

By Kevin Kelly on April 24, 2008 | View Comments

Is Megan Fox the Sexiest Woman Alive? We Examine The Evidence…

Is Megan Fox the Sexiest Woman Alive? We Examine The Evidence…

While their is no geek substitute for the lovely Olivia Munn or the incomparable Jessica Alba, we the people of the movie geek nation have long since held a special place in our hearts for Transformers babe Megan Fox.

By Neil Miller on April 24, 2008 | View Comments

Netflix Raising Prices For Blu-ray Disc Renters

Netflix Raising Prices For Blu-ray Disc Renters

Netflix is going to start charging you more if you rent Blu-ray discs. Is that fair? HELL NO sayeth the Film School Rejects. You can raise my Blu-ray prices over my cold, dead HD-DVD player.

By Kevin Kelly on April 23, 2008 | View Comments

Slick New Clone Wars Images Give Us A New Hope

Slick New Clone Wars Images Give Us A New Hope

We’ve seen the concept art, and we’ve seen the rather blurry trailer that was leaked online not too long ago. Now, we’re thrown another bone about the upcoming Clone Wars installment in the Star Wars saga.

By Kevin Carr on April 23, 2008 | View Comments

Wonder Woman Survives to Script Stage

Wonder Woman Survives to Script Stage

As producer Joel Silver has stated that the Justice League project has been “tabled” in the near future, he has let out some details about the Wonder Woman movie.

By Kevin Carr on April 23, 2008 | View Comments

New Action Figure For The Spirit

New Action Figure For The Spirit

Gearing up for this year’s New York Comic-Con, it seems that alot of merchandise is getting pumped out for all the upcoming comic to film adaptations.

By Brian C. Gibson on April 16, 2008 | View Comments

25th Annual Ohio 24-Hour Science Fiction Marathon

25th Annual Ohio 24-Hour Science Fiction Marathon

The Ohio 24-Hour Sci-Fi Marathon is more then just movies. Each year, you get to see hours of additional material like rare and vintage trailers, short subjects, classic cartoons and so much more.

By Kevin Carr on April 7, 2008 | View Comments

9 TV Show Wikis That Go Beyond Wikipedia

9 TV Show Wikis That Go Beyond Wikipedia

Yes, there are Wikipedia entries on most of these shows that will tell you some basic information but if you really want to get into your favorite shows, and especially if you want to interact with other like-minded television buffs and discuss these shows (as well as exchange conspiracy theories), you have to look elsewhere. Lucky for you we have compiled a list of Wikis covering some of the most popular television shows being aired today.

By Guest Author on April 6, 2008 | View Comments

Heath Ledger Immortalized As The Joker in Statue Form

Heath Ledger Immortalized As The Joker in Statue Form

Artist Kolby Jukes captures the spirit of Heath Ledger in this ten-inch statue that’ll look right at home on your desk or bookshelf. Assuming you still have room after the last Bat-blitz of merchandising.

By Kevin Kelly on April 3, 2008 | View Comments

Doctor Who: Tom Baker Might Return as Fourth Doctor

Doctor Who: Tom Baker Might Return as Fourth Doctor

Now that Doctor Who has been regenerated again by the BBC (and airing in the States on BBC America and the SciFi Channel), it has regained mainstream popularity. This new life has spurred Baker to consider reprising his role as the Fourth Doctor alongside the current Tenth Doctor, David Tennant.

By Kevin Carr on March 31, 2008 | View Comments

Time To Geek-Out for Stargate: The Ark of Truth

Time To Geek-Out for Stargate: The Ark of Truth

Not only is the tense fourth season of Stargate: Atlantis coming to a close, but the long-awaited Stargate movie The Ark of Truth will come to DVD on Tuesday, March 11.

By Kevin Carr on March 4, 2008 | View Comments