Everything You Know about the Death Star is Wrong!
One of the things I love about Star Wars is how it can still surprise me. Everytime I think I have learned all there is to know, another plot tie from another spinoff spells out more of the story. Or someone behind the scenes points something out that just blows your mind. EVERYTHING YOU THOUGHT YOU KNEW ABOUT THE DEATHSTAR IS WRONG!! ILM visual effects artist Todd Vaziri says: Nearly everybody points at the equatorial trench of the...
Podcast with a Porpoise – Who are Rey’s Parents?
Today I wanted to do a podcast where I throw my theory into the already overful hat full of “Rey’s Parents” theories out there. But I may surprise you, since while every single theory I have ever heard thrown around out there have speculated on who she is related to (presuming an existing character), my theory insists that we have NOT met her parents but there are still clues as to who that parent might be, and why...
Podcast with a Porpoise – ObiWan is a Clone?
Star Wars is a passion of mine, almost religious in nature. But sometimes I wonder about things that could have been. I had heard of a theory just before Episode 2 had come out that Obiwan Kenobi as we know him may not have been the ORIGINAL Obiwan and “Old Ben” the Hermit was actually his clone. The more I looked into the possibility, the more it made sense that it could happen. I went into Episode 2: Attack of the...
Chips Poster and Trailer Online
Another nostalgia driven adaptation of a 1970s cop show is set to piss all over the memory of the franchise that ran from 1977 to 1983 – this time with Dax Sheppard and Michael Pena as the iconic Officer Jon Baker and Frank “Ponch” Poncherello in Chips! This show followed the adventures of two very well liked officers of the California Highway Police. While the show was labeled a drama, it always had a little light...
Asheron’s Call Closes its last Servers
The Turbine MMO that launched in 1999 has run for the last 17 years and will finally call it quits. Mashable featured an article where a 74 year old Grandfather has been playing this game since its inception and will have to hang it up at the end of the month. Sony’s Everquest released earlier the same year as Asheron’s Call, and quickly became the popular choice. But by the end of the month, the servers will close forever...
Woody Harrelson joins Han Solo Film
The latest rumour concerning the Han Solo: A Star Wars Story was that Woody Harrelson was joining the cast. It turns out that Rumour was true! CNet offers: Han Solo’s early years will reach the big screen with a little help from Woody Harrelson, the versatile actor who has appeared in films as diverse as “The Hunger Games” and “The People vs. Larry Flynt.” I find it ironic that they point out...
Happy Birthday Pris!
In Blade Runner, the erratic and creepy replicant named Pris, played by Darryl Hanna, had her first day of dreaming of electric sheep today. I find it repeatedly fascinating that all these movies I grew up loving that were set in the future are all having its dates come to pass. We are living in the future. Happy Birthday Pris. Enjoy it while it...
Deadpool had Many Creators
FINALLY some Deadpool origin coverage that puts Rob Liefeld in his place. The character has been getting a LOT of attention lately because of the feature film that is rocking the boxoffice this weekend, but also because of the epic level of cross promoting the hell out of the character and the movie. But a lot of this coverage online – on blogs and webshows that I LIKE – is dragging Rob Liefeld out of obscurity as if they...
JK Rowling Announces 8th Harry Potter Novel
What started out as Jack Thorne’s stage production Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, based on a story written by Rowling will in fact be released as a novel. Washington Post reports: “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is set to debut in London at the Palace Theatre on Harry’s birthday, July 30. But today, Rowling announced that the script of the play will in fact be released as a two-part book, at 12:01 a.m. on July 31, 2016....
Dazzler and Lila Cheney Star in Music Videos
Greasy Pig Studios has made some original music videos and decided that Lila Cheney should take center stage at a bar with the New Mutants in attendance. The song is ok. I didn’t hate it, but the cameo appearances of Longshot and bouncer Guido/Strong Guy were a lot of fun. Having them leave Stevie’s dance studio in the beginning was a nice touch. Seeing them tease their powers was cool, but hayseed mutant Canonball seemed...
First Look at Wonder Woman Film
Before we even get a chance to see Wonder Woman’s debut in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice we are now seeing her origin story in a stand alone Wonder Woman film and CW had a sneak peek at her film and a little bit about what we can expect. I still have my reservations about Gal Gadot. That she will now be carrying the legacy of this VERY important character in the DC Universe entirely on her shoulders is a little more credit...
New Suicide Squad Trailer Online
Suicide Squad has spilled a much better look at what we can expect from the upcoming film and I am impressed. Suicide Squad is going to heavily depend on whether or not we can like the characters. We know they are “bad guys” but they still have to be redeemable – at least a little. If they are bad and undesirable, there is nothing to make you want to root for them. They are being conned into being the good guys and...
Check out Metroid: The Sky Calls
Nerdist Host, Jessica Chobot has joined her powers of geekery with Rainfall films to create this short film in which she plays Samus Aran. Chobot is pretty striking with the blonde hair and blue eyes – a contrast from her chestnut features we are used to seeing her in. The film itself is interesting and looks like something that would be a great setup for a new game. What do you think of the short...
Netflix Canada will be the Exclusive Carrier of Star Wars Force Awakens
Well that was convenient. Netflix Canada created a deal with Disney to allow it access to its library starting 2015 and forward to bolster its Canadian catalog. So all that shiny new Disney properties for film and TV will be available to all of us up in Canuckistasia. But what’s coming out in 2015 that will get its 8 month from release showing that US Netflix wont get? Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Engadget reports:...
Full Star Wars The Force Awakens Trailer is Online
So first impressions? It’s visually more in line with the original trilogy. Things are dirty and aged, even the Empire…. New Order are not so shiny as they were before. So that’s cool. The characters already look like something I am going to enjoy. I hope some of the charm and personality of Radley and Boyega translate to the screen. Han’s dialog suggests that despite their victory over the Empire, it...
Star Wars Force Awakens Trailer Break Down
With the release of the Star Wars: The Force Unleashed trailer, we got to see a lot of action, a bit of the characters and some splodey bits. All amazing, and was very effective at making me want to see this film more now. So I took to snapping some screenshots and want to share my observations. What follows will be a long post, but may also reveal some things you missed – potentially spoilers if my guesses are correct. So...
Star Wars The Force Awakens Poster is Revealed
LucasFilm/Disney announced that the first full trailer for Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens will happen Monday night during the football game. But to tide us over, they have released the official artwork for the film’s poster. Now I have a few first impressions on the poster. First, it is busier than any of the previous film’s posters. There is a lot to include in this image – the old cast and the new – and...
Westjet Introduces a Frozen Plane
Westjet has a brand new plane and it has a wonderful “get out of the cold and into the warm” theme to it with the characters from Disney’s Frozen. Fun facts about the #DisneyFrozenThemedPlane: The aircraft was painted in Fort Worth, Texas. The paint team included team members from Canada, the United States and Germany. They watched Frozen to get them into the spirit before work began. The job took 21 days of 12-hour...
Will Hulk be Joining Thor Ragnarok?
I did enjoy me some Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk and the latest rumour is that Hulk’s self imposed exile will end with Thor: Ragnarok. ComicBookMovie is reporting: “The report states that Thor, facing Ragnarok itself, will team-up with the Green Goliath. While it’s unclear what the ratio of Banner to Hulk screentime will be, Hulk is said to be a featured “prominently” as part of the supporting cast.” Ragnarok is said to...
Glorious Cosplayer of the Month – Emily Devilorns!
I had the pleasure to chat with Emily that goes by the Cosplay name of Devilorns and she’s this month’s Glorious Cosplayer! This is a very special Cosplayer as we start presenting them monthly instead of weekly. This makes them four times as special! And this Glorious Cosplayer also has a message. First, let’s take a look at this artist’s work: And she builds her own props too. This is just a sampling, her WIP...