- Third SG-1 movie is Stargate: Revolution (GateWorld)
- New screenshots from Stargate Worlds (Examiner.com)
- Facebook and Twitter coming to Xbox Nov. 17 (Joystiq)
- Reading between the lines of the Maya calendar (LA Times)
- Giant iceberg spotted off Australia (UK Telegraph)
- Moorcock To Write Doctor Who (io9)
- Lost ‘Star Trek’ Cut Found, Added To Dec. 15 Blu-ray (Airlock Alpha)
 Archive for the 'Blu-ray' CategoryWeekend ReadingNovember 15th, 2009, 8:00 am by Jayson PetersNext ‘Doctor Who’ special arrives in time for ChristmasOctober 30th, 2009, 3:30 pm by Jayson Peters
According to a report from Airlock Alpha, the episode, titled “Waters of Mars,” will be available on DVD and Blu-ray Feb. 2. But that’s not all: A five-disc set featuring all of this year’s specials — “The Next Doctor,” “Planet of the Dead,” “Waters of Mars” and the upcoming two-part finale for outgoing star David Tennant, will also be available priced from $50. “Waters of Mars” introduces a new companion for Tennant’s Doctor: the strong-minded Adelaide, played by veteran Scottish actress Lindsay Duncan (pictured above with Tennant in a scene from the BBC special). ‘Wizard of Oz’ goes HD for 70th anniversarySeptember 6th, 2009, 10:08 pm by Jayson Peters
The Yellow Brick Road never looked so yellow and bricky. The film adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s Wizard of Oz is turning 70, and to celebrate the occasion a remastered, high-def version has been prepared for a national theater tour. Turner Classic Movies host and film historian Robert Osborne recorded an introduction for the movie, which will be screened Sept. 23 at several Valley theaters. Read the rest of this entry » ‘Star Trek’ on DVD, Blu-ray Nov. 17July 18th, 2009, 7:29 pm by Jayson Peters
Star Trek will beam down for DVD and Blu-ray Nov. 17. Fans can choose from a three-disc Blu-ray with digital copy, two-disc DVD with digital copy or a single DVD. Special features on the Blu-ray and two-disc DVD include more on villain Nero’s backstory, deleted scenes featuring the Klingons and “augmented reality technology” that uses your webcam for a 3D holographic tour of the U.S.S. Enterprise. See also: ‘Ghostbusters’ game datedJanuary 9th, 2009, 4:38 pm by Jayson Peters
Completely by coincidence (ahem), the game for most platforms — PlayStation 3, PS2, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS and Windows — will release on the same day as the film debuts on Blu-ray. So, when will you be playing this long-awaited game? Nerdvana Presents: Gifts for the Geeky - Parte the SecondeNovember 13th, 2008, 10:53 pm by Jayson Peters
Here’s the first batch of recommendations. And here are the next three: Cartoon Network airs surprise ‘Clone Wars’ preview special tonightSeptember 26th, 2008, 12:15 am by Jayson Peters
TheForce.Net is reporting that Cartoon Network will air a half-hour special 8 p.m. tonight (Friday, Sept. 26) to drum up excitement for next Friday’s launch of the CGI TV series The Clone Wars. It’s hosted by Ashley Eckstein, who plays Jedi Padawan Ahsoka Tano (above, going into battle with her mentor Anakin Skywalker). Read the rest of this entry » Comic-Con update: It’s good to be geekJuly 24th, 2008, 11:15 pm by Scott Kirchhofer
It was my second day at the San Diego Comic-Con and I think I’m hitting my stride — meaning I spent the whole day going to comic, sci-fi and anime panels, walking the convention floor while buying lots of comics, geeking out with Con-goers about comics, movies and what famous people we’ve seen at the convention; the whole time getting lots of cool, free swag and loving every minute. Gaming news from E3: Sony’s big dayJuly 15th, 2008, 10:45 pm by Scott Kirchhofer
Microsoft made some big announcements yesterday, Jayson Peters wrote about Nintendo’s press conference earlier today and now I’m going to cover Sony’s plans for the future. The company is hoping to gain a larger part of the gaming market by expanding their library of exclusive games and offering a completely unique online experience. Gaming news from E3: Xbox LIVE to get avatars, Netflix and moreJuly 14th, 2008, 5:50 pm by Scott Kirchhofer
Microsoft held their press conference today and capitalized on the recent news that the Xbox 360 will get a price drop ($299 for the 20-gigabyte hard drive). They boosted interest in the console by showing off some impressive new games and Xbox LIVE features to be released this fall. Anime makes Batman shine in ‘Gotham Knight’July 10th, 2008, 11:29 am by Scott Kirchhofer
If you’re psyched for The Dark Knight (July 18) and you want to see Batman like you’ve never seen him before, check out Batman: Gotham Knight, a six chapter movie that blends beautiful anime with powerful storytelling — all surrounding one of the darkest and most legendary comic book heroes. Metal Gear Solid 4 is stealth action goldJune 18th, 2008, 8:48 am by Scott Kirchhofer
Hideo Kojima’s Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is not just a video game, it’s a masterful blend of beautiful cinematics and fluid gameplay. Packed full of amazing action, stunning graphics, fantastic characters and an incredibly rich story, MGS4 offers an unparalleled sense of immersion in a sci-fi shooter’s paradise.
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The next Doctor Who special in this year of no regular-season episodes will air Dec. 19 on BBC America, just over a month after it debuts in its native Britain.
One of the biggest video game publicity events is happening this week at the E3 Media & Business Summit in Los Angeles. That means lots of gaming news, updates and a sick amount of eye candy.
