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Watch X-Men cartoon episodes for free

May 5th, 2009, 5:52 pm by Chris "KeL" Adams

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Marvel’s web site is streaming episodes of the 1992 animated X-Men series. They’re releasing a new episode for viewing each week. If you simply can’t wait, the show has also recently been released on DVD. While not the first, this was one of the best comic-book cartoons. It did a great job of translating the feel of the X-Men books to a half-hour show. The program had a solid line-up for the team, including numerous guest-appearances and cameos by famed mutants, including my peronal favorite, Longshot.

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At least one Green Lantern movie is advancing

March 1st, 2009, 10:09 pm by Chris "KeL" Adams

Even though the live action Green Lantern movie appears to be spinning its wheels as it searches for a cast, there is some positive news on the Lantern front. Warner Brothers recently announced a full-length GL animated feature, entitled “Green Lantern: First Flight”. The film will have Hal Jordan as the ring-slinger charged with protecting Earth and the rest of sector 2814.

Actors Christopher Meloni (Hal Jordan), Michael Madson (Kilowog) and Victor Garber (Sinestro) are among those announced to provide voices for the movie. It is scheduled to be released July 28 and retail for $30 for the double disc special edition or $20 for the bare-bones single disc. Read the rest of this entry »

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See the Watchmen that’s not in Watchmen

February 13th, 2009, 11:42 pm by Chris "KeL" Adams

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In an effort to pare down the mammoth scope of Watchmen, director Zack Snyder (Dawn of the Dead, 300) decided early on to axe the “Tales of the Black Freighter” segments from the theatrical release. However, all was not lost, as he recognized that the “Tales” are an integral part of the graphic novel. To appease the fanboys and maintain his cred, he had them done as a separate straight to DVD animated feature. Now we get to see the first trailer and I’m pretty impressed so far. I still have grave reservations about Snyder’s ability to deliver a truly effective Watchmen movie, but hope springs eternal. Read the rest of this entry »

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State of the ‘Gate’

January 5th, 2009, 11:38 pm by Jayson Peters

The third direct-to-DVD movie based on the defunct Sci Fi series Stargate SG-1 will film this summer for a 2010 release, and it will return to the show’s roots by focusing on original star and executive producer Richard Dean Anderson (MacGyver). Claudia Black (Farscape), who joined the cast of SG-1 in its 10th and final season as the roguish Vala Mal Doran, will not be a part of the production. All this according to the well-connected fan site GateWorld (story).

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Nerdvana Presents: Gifts for the Geeky - Parte the Thirde

November 18th, 2008, 12:21 am by Jayson Peters

Each week through December, we’re giving you a few ideas for the nerd on your shopping list who stubbornly has everything. Think of it like an advent calendar of geekiness. Only less chocolatey and not as punctual.

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Posted in: D&D • DVDs • Doctor Who • Gaming • Geek gear • Holidays • RPGs • Sci-Fi & Fantasy • Star Wars • Television | Post a Comment »

Nerdvana Presents: Gifts for the Geeky - Parte the Seconde

November 13th, 2008, 10:53 pm by Jayson Peters

Each week through December, we’re giving you a few ideas for the nerd on your shopping list who stubbornly has everything. Think of it like an advent calendar of geekiness. Only less chocolatey and not as punctual.

Here’s the first batch of recommendations. And here are the next three:

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Nerdvana Presents: Gifts for the Geeky - Parte the Firste

November 10th, 2008, 10:33 pm by Jayson Peters

The holidays are approaching at warp speed. Are your phasers set to stun the ones you love — with joy? Each week through December, we’ll give you a few ideas for the nerd who has everything. Think of it like an advent calendar of geekiness. Only less chocolatey and not as punctual. Read the rest of this entry »

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Planet Express crew is back in ‘Futurama: Bender’s Game’

November 4th, 2008, 10:49 am by Jayson Peters

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I may need to get the cover art of this latest Futurama direct-to-DVD feature printed up as a poster. It’s many visual references to old-school D&D, combined with the clever play on words with Orson Scott Card’s sci-fi epic Ender’s Game, promise much in the way of Groening goodness.

Also out this week:

Star Wars Prequel Trilogy Classic Trilogy DVD boxed sets, Lucasfilm, THX, 20th Century Fox

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Other Futurama stuff:

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Move along: New ‘Star Wars’ DVD sets are more of the same

August 28th, 2008, 3:56 pm by Jayson Peters

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It’s the return of The Phantom Menace of the Attack of the Clones of the Revenge of the Sith’s A New Hope so The Empire Strikes Back before Return of the Jedi. The entire Star Wars saga will be repackaged in two boxed trilogy sets due out Nov. 4. (Hey! That’s just in time for the holidays, isn’t it? Imagine that …) Read the rest of this entry »

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Darren Aronofsky to helm ‘RoboCop’ reboot

August 6th, 2008, 8:29 pm by Scott Kirchhofer

Robocop movie poster, 1987, directed by Paul VerhoevenHe’s been called the Stanley Kubrick of our generation. His movies are artistic, dark and extremely complex. Just watch Requiem for a Dream or The Fountain and you’ll see the genius that is Darren Aronofsky.

Recently, MGM Studios announced he will be directing a new RoboCop movie. While I have mixed feelings on such a matchup, I think Aronofsky will ditch convention and blow us all away with something completely unexpected.

According to Variety, the new RoboCop will still have our favorite gun-toting, law-enforcing, sci-fi hero, but the broader story of merging technology and humanity will be told with a noir tone. RoboCop is expected to hit theaters in 2010.

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Anime makes Batman shine in ‘Gotham Knight’

July 10th, 2008, 11:29 am by Scott Kirchhofer

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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.

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‘Futurama’ goes medieval on its own shiny metal @$&!

July 7th, 2008, 10:52 pm by Jayson Peters

The third direct-to-DVD Futurama feature will be titled Bender's Game, in an homage to sci-fi great Orson Scott Card's novel Ender's Game.
There are some things you just can’t kill.

Take Futurama, for example. The animated series from The Simpsons creator Matt Groening ended years ago, but it’s been brought back to great effect on DVD.

The second direct-to-DVD feature, The Beast With a Billion Backs, just dropped and the third should arrive before year’s end. It’s titled Bender’s Game, in an homage to sci-fi great Orson Scott Card’s novel Ender’s Game. Read the rest of this entry »

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