October 2010
One Hundred Horror Movies Spoiled in Five Minutes →
It’s Halloween, and that means it’s horror movie season! But man, watching all those scream queens can be an awful lot of work. Why don’t you let the Fine Brothers do all…
Avatar 2 and 3 Are Officially On Their Way →
Great news for the astronomical number of you out there who saw (and liked) James Cameron’s Avatar — Cameron has officially signed on for two more films set in the Avatar universe. Not…
Boba’s Invoice to Jabba →
Brock Davis, graphic artist for Wired and several other publications, broke form recently and released this great 70s-style invoice addressed from Boba Fett to Jabba the Hutt,…
Popeye Does Raiders of the Lost Ark →
Do you like Popeye comic strips? No? You don’t? Well, I suppose that’s probably because you’ve never read one, because why on earth would you have occasion to? But I bet you like Indiana…
More Batman 3 Details, Including a Title! →
We’ve been pretty pumped about Christopher Nolan’s next (and possibly last) Batman film, and some recent casting news has helped that feeling. Now we have some big news — the film’s…
New Captain America Stills Give That Patriotic... →
Entertainment Weekly’s cover story this week has Chris Evans as Captain America in his full costume, including the iconic shield. But that’s not all! EW was kind enough to release …
Kotobukiya’s Definitive Darth Maul →
With the exception of Darth Maul, I practically loathed the recent Star Wars films. They had their moments but between Jar Jar and Hayden Christensen, they left a lot to be desired. Maul,…
Star Wars Goes Baroque →
Back in 2009, improvisational pianist and composer Richard Grayson performed several requests for students at the Crossroads School for the Arts and Sciences in Santa…
Start Your Day Like Amuro Ray With This Haro Alarm... →
Amazing, isn’t it? While I’m sure this little Haro can’t possibly beat the limited edition Fist of the North Star alarm clock I bought when I visited Tokyo last month,…
Abram’s Star Trek Sequel to Feature a Classic... →
And no, we’re not talking about Khan. Pop Culture blog Badass News managed to snag a scoop on the upcoming Abram’s flick that should have Fanboys and girls relieved. According to an…
Japan Invents a Printer That Let’s You Sniff... →
Japan never ceases to amaze me. If they’re not busy inventing crazy new flavors of Pepsi, and Pocky, they spend each day trying to reinvent the wheel. This week, their item of choice is…
Big Damn Heroes Can Come In Small Packages →
While many of you have probably given up hope that Serenity will ever return the big screen, there are still a handful of you faithful who’ve continued to hold your breath. Though that…
The things I love
Boobs and transformers are my loves
Snow cones make me sick
But Hulk will smash all humans
Haiku by scott
I really am at a loss for what I should go as for planet avalons halloween party. This is the first year in a long while that I will be able to dress up. My only two choices that I could really do on my budget are dr. Who and john locke. we will see how it all pans out in the coming days.
Exploring Wonder Woman’s Original Design →
Comic books have been around for quite a while now — so long, in fact, that it’s hard to remember just when certain characters debuted. Letters of Note uncovered this 1941 sketch of…
Minimalistic Doctor Who Posters →
Karma Orange posted these awesome Doctor Who fan posters, using very little visual real estate to convey some major themes from the show, from Daleks to the sonic screwdriver to the…
The Avengers in the Age of Discovery →
Francesco Francavilla, currently working as artist on Marvel’s Black Panther, whipped up this amazing re-imagining of The Avengers in the year 1500 for Comic Twart. The Hulk is seen as…
Is George Lucas Planning More Star Wars? →
IESB recently published a pretty substantial rumor that George Lucas was working on a new Star Wars trilogy to be released after the current two trilogies both receive their 3D…
And the Cast of The Hobbit is… →
Peter Jackson officially announced casting for The Hobbit today, with the title role going to Martin Freeman, as was previously rumored. Richard Armitage will play Thorin Oakenshield, and…
Another Battlestar Prequel? It’s More Likely Than... →
Following on the heels of the dubiously successful Caprica, SyFy has greenlit another Battlestar Galactica prequel, this one titled Blood and Chrome. The series is set to explore the…
Ten Creative Covers from Japan →
As an art director I’m jealous of Japan because their publishing industry really uses a great deal of creative illustration while too many American book covers are the result of stock…
Disco Dancing Deformed Cylon →
Yes I know that everyone thinks the new Galactica (which isn’t so new at this point!) is so much cooler than the old series. But you see what I liked about the original series was that it…
Inaccurate but Awesome; The Perfect Poster for Any... →
Back in 1987, Star Trek the Next Generation had just hit the air and Shatner had yet to release the flop that was Star Trek V. It was an exciting time for Trekkies and there plenty of…
To Boldly Trick Where No Baby Has Treated Before →
I’m not sure what it is that posesses people to dress their babies on Halloween, but assuming you’re one of those people — or at least you know someone who does — then these might be for…
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Star Wars Movie Posters With a Twist →
I love alt-art, but I love parodies even more. Recently, a friend showed me oldredjalopy.com – a site that specializes in alt-art posters for our favorite films. What’s more, many of…
With This Rei Ayanmi USB Memory Stick, You’ll... →
When you think Neon Genesis Evangelion more often than not, the first image that comes to mind is Rei Ayanami. Her bandage-clad stoicism garnered plenty of fanboys and girls, making her…
It’s Only October, but Yodaclause is Coming to... →
As if on cue, StarWarsShop.com began listing their Christmas items in anticipation of the upcoming holiday season. I’m sure everyone’s probably tired of hearing people gripe about seasonal…
Another Awesome Wiimote Set to Hit the Market →
Why is it that Wii’s accessories seem so much cooler than its actual games? Last week, I mentioned a nifty Lego Wiimote that recently went on sale over at ToysRUs. This week, we’re…
Lessons from NYCC: How To Integrate NYAF →
I have a good week or so to reflect on the New York Comic Con and I have to say that if they play their cards right the convention has everything that it takes to not just rival San Diego,…
Is That a Dragon Ball on Your Jeans? →
I’m not sure if I could ever forgive Hollywood for their shlock epic Dragonball Evolution which nearly ruined the franchise for me! However these authentic Dragon Ball denim jeans…
Transform Your Home Into a Maid Cafe →
Yes if you had the cash and spare time you cold fly many all the way to Japan to experience a maid cafe in person — but what’s a poor ramen-eating non-passport holding fanboy suppose to…
Everyone’s Favorite Big Green Monster is Headed... →
Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno played Bruce Banner and his musclebound alter ego, respectively, in the 70s television version of classic comic book series The Incredible Hulk. It ran for a…
Cake It So →
Apparently this couple loves Picard as much as they love each other (and that’s fine; there’s room for a little Jean-Luc in any relationship). Their friend made them this edible cake…
The Hobbit Movie is Finally Happening →
Bilbo Baggins famously said “Not all who wander are lost,” and the axiom appears to be true even where movies are concerned. The two films based on The Hobbit, considered to be the…
NASA Wants You to Craft Some Space →
NASA, in conjunction with Etsy, is running a contest. The parameters: make something really cool by hand, and theme it around space exploration! There are already some really neat…
Star Wars 1942 Action Figures Will Live in Infamy →
Sillof & Glorbes, makers of countless other incredible custom action figures, did this awesome WWII-themed Star Wars reimagining! There’s a lot to love here, from Darth Vader’s…
Does the Spiderman Reboot Have Its Lizard? →
Sony is officially rebooting the Spiderman franchise, and they have their Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) and their Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone). But the question on everyone’s mind isn’t who…
Not Ready For Halloween? This Costume Can Pac a... →
With Halloween creeping up on us, many of you probably have your costumes already picked out. Some of us, on the other hand, like to procrastinate till the last minute. Well, here’s your…
Lego Wiimotes; Almost an Excuse to Dust Off My Wii →
BDA Gamer recently teamed up with Lego to produce a line of customizable Wiimotes for the ever-so popular Nintendo Wii. It’s a shame that these controllers are being released now as I…
A Highly Animated Giveaway! →
We’re giving away three copies of The Klutz Book of Animation! What do you have to do? Just tell us on Facebook what you favorite animated film or TV show is of all time. We’ll pick a…
Tired of Waiting For Abram’s Next Trek? Read a... →
There are those of us out there who can’t get enough Star Trek. We’ve seen every episode and own every film — even the director’s cut of The Motion Picture, don’t ask why — and yet we…
Understanding the Story Behind Force Unleashed 2 →
I had written that I wasn’t entirely sure how they’d go about creating a sequel to Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, but after viewing the trailer, I had a basic grasp of…
The Force Unleashed Strikes Back →
At first, I found myself wondering how they managed to create a sequel seeing as the first Star Wars: The Force Unleashed had such a definitive pair of endings. Not to…
Banksy Takes On The Simpsons; and They Said South... →
Ever since the latest episode of The Simpsons aired this past Sunday, the Internet has been abuzz about British political activist and graffiti king Banksy’s contribution to the opening…
It’s a Long Par Five to the Galactic Capital →
Franco Bambrilla has this great image, titled “Imperial Minigolf Final Exam,” available in giclee print form. I’m trying to figure out what exactly’s going on. Maybe that stormtrooper’s…
