Smallville season finale is in 3 weeks time, it will be a 2 hour special. I have been loving Season 10 so far, its been some of the best comic book based TV I have seen out side of animated TV shows
3 more episodes to wrap up a 10 year storyline and have Clark Kent finally become Superman.
Oh and Lex is back :D Michael Rosenbaum really has been fantastic in his portrayal of Lex Luthor over the years. Definitely the best actor to play the role.
The trailer for Cartoon Network’s Thundercats reboot that was shown at WonderCon this weekend.
I'm gonna be honest, I don't like this. Thundercats was an 80's tv classic.. Don't fuck with classics.. Maybe I'm just getting old and set in my ways snarf snarf
Maurice LaMarche, The voice of Kif on futurama recently emailed the guys at bigshinyrobot.com with the following bit of information:
13 new episodes have been ordered, with an additional 13 optional. This is apart from the 13 episodes that will air beginning in June, 2011, on Comedy Central. So, yes, they will air in 13 episode blocks (Comedy Central loves those, for some reason), so that means there will be new Futurama in summer of 2012, and most probably in summer of 2013 as well, all off of this one order. Pretty good news, actually, don’tcha think? Because we kind of spread it out, so there are always new episodes to look forward to. That’s how I look at it, anyway.
Futurama is an undertated show, I for one am looking forward to the new episodes.
It was revealed earlier this week by Tvline that Torchwood: Miracle Day will make its stateside debut on Starz on Friday, July 8.
No news on when it will get its UK premier but its possible it will be shown the same day here as in the US (as they are currently doing with season 6 of Doctor Who)
“Not a single person on Earth dies” Torchwood boss Russell T. Davies recently explained. “The old stay old. It’s great news for some people, but globally it’s an instant population boom. Earth relies on people dying. Suddenly you’re affecting everyone on the planet. That’s where the Torchwood team comes in.”
Will the show remain the same as it was when it was a fully BBC production, or will it be Americanised and be as bad as Doctor Who - The Movie?? Guess we'll find out July 8th
Last night saw two Doctor Who comic relief specials air. Titled Space & Time. They weren't Comic Relief funny, but they did contain some nice Who styled humor. I don't think they are as good as the could have been, Children In Needs "Time Crash" was a way better short. However if you've been missing your Doctor Who fix these might top you up enough till April 23rd
Some one with a lot of time on their hands complied clips from The Simpsons‘ Arnold Schwarzenegger-inspired action movie hero McBain into a kick ass 4 minute clip called McBain: the Movie.
The plot is as follows (as if you need it explained) McBain hunts corrupt drug kingpin Senator Mendoza and tries to exact revenge for his murdered partner while battling red tape at police headquarters.
All together now MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENDOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOZZZZZZZZZZZZZAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!
Kevin David Anderson, author of 'Night of the Living Trekkies' has released his latest photoshop entry entitle Starfleet Scooby, which shows the Scooby-Doo gang as Star Trek Starfleet officers. Anderson even has a caption for this piece;
“…and the Romulans would have gotten away with it too, if it hadn’t been for those meddling Starfleet kids…”
Thankfully no Scrappy Doo in this image, he was shot out a photon tube moments before this was made.
Ok, not the most original of topics to start off the year with, but... fuck it. Never created a top 10 list for my blog before, so shall see how this works out its in reverse order so here we go:
Transformers 3: Dark Of The Moon
After the GIANT ball of shit the was T2ROTF(So bad I can't even bring myself to type its full title)this barely scrapes into the list, I think I'm a glutton for punishment, why else would I want to go see a THIRD film that pisses all over a once treasured child hood movie. The only saving grace about this film is it couldn't be as bad as the last one... right?....
Xmen: First Class Like the Transformers this scrapes in to my list despite the shit turn out of the previous films. However unlike Transformers 3 I've higher hopes for this film as it technically a reboot while still remaining in the same "universe" as the previous Xmen movies.It also has a new cast an new director in Matthew Vaughn. Vaughn I'm willing to give benefit of the doubt to as his last 2 films was Kick Ass and Stardust, Stardust I LOVED by the way. If the reviews and box office for this movie are favourable expect this to be a new trilogy.
Green Lantern
"You have the ability to overcome great fear"... Yeah well my fear is that this movie will be a fucking bag of shit. I'm not feeling Ryan Reynold as Hal Jordan, guy might be a great Deadpool but in this trailer i hate him already. Infact i hate a few things about this movie already, the CGI suit looks tacky and fake. the Lantern.. omg the lantern looks BEYOND shit. So why then is it on my list? Well because its a comic book movie and also as of recent I've been reading A LOT of Green Lantern stories, the most recent DC crossover event BLACKEST NIGHT was based around the Green Lanterns and The Green Lantern Corps, So it's the fan boy in me that wants to see this film. I am going to see this film with NO expectations as apart from Superman and Batman movies DC comics seem to be getting their arses handed to them in regards their movies point in case Jonah Hex was so bad it disappeared barely even made an impression. I'm looking forward to this movie simply cause I want to hate it.
Cowboys & Aliens
Its a western movie... with Aliens featuring Harrison Ford... wasn't that basically Star Wars? This is Jon Favreau's adaptation of Scott Mitchell Rosenberg's graphic novel, which I've not read but shall be tracking down before i see this film. This film seems to be getting some positive fanboy feedback so I'll be checking it out. Even though Iron Man 2 wasn't as great as it could have been Jon Favreau is on my list of safe bet directors to tackle a comic book franchise after his work on the 2 Iron man films.
Thor
Thor is the 1st of the "big" comic book movies to come out this year (most of which make up this list actually) an will make up part of the Marvel anthology that lead to what could and should be "the Daddy" of all comic book movies The Avengers. Thor is an interesting challenge to make as its a myth an magic/swords an sandals kinda of affair... yet is suppose to fit into the world of Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk movies. So when you have a film thats described as "a superhero movie, but with a bit of Shakespear thrown in" the obvious choice for Director is Kenneth Branagh.... of course??? Trailer looks fun so hopefully it will fun enjoyable comic book movie and it is under the Marvel Studios imprint and their work on live action and animated movies recently has been top class.
Super 8
Super 8 is the new J. J. Abrams movie, with the added bonus of Holywood overlord Steven Speilberg as producer. Whats the movie about... no one actual knows. no really not a even a decent rumour has been leaked about it. What has been confirmed is that it will take place in 1979 and it will be a homage/tribute to Spielberg's '70s and '80s science fiction films with a mystery and supernatural feel from Abrams. It has been rumoured that the events in the above trailer wont even be shown in the film. All I know is the guy reinvented a very tired Star Trek movie franchise and if he can manage that then I want to see this movie... minus the lens flare of course.
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
I love the POTC series and while the third movie was the weakest of the trilogy I'm still looking forward to this. The franchise moves on without Orlando Bloom or Keira Knightley's involvement, which kinda makes sense as their "story" was pretty much tied up at the end of the last trilogy. New blood in this film comes from Ian McShane and Penelope Cruz as Blackbeard and his daughter Angelica as they all search for the fabled Fountain Of Youth. Basically this film is gonna be standard POTC fair which is not a bad thing if you are a fan. Oh and added bonus of a cameo by Keith Richards as he returns in his role as Jack's father. YAY!!!
Captain America: The First Avenger No trailer for this film as of yet... or even any official photos from it, few leaked photos of the set and a few of the 1940's costume are all that's gotten out. Chris Evans has the lead role as Steve Rogers AKA Captain America, which marks his 2nd turn as a Marvel superhero after his performance as Johnny Storm/Human Torch in the abysmal Fantastic Four Series. Shall be interesting to see how he portrays the straight laced all American after his turn as the cocky and mostly annoying Human Torch. The movie will be set during World War 2 but also deal with his revival in modern day America so there will be TWO versions of the famous costume. This film is being touted as the "prequel" to The Avengers (hence the 1st avenger tagline" so expect the last scene or the post credits scene to be Nick Fury introducing Cap to Iron Man, War Machine, Thor and Black Widow around a Table with a giant A on it... and i will hyperventilate and have a huge fanboy mark out when that happens :D
Smallville: Season 10
While this season is half over it is finishing in 2011. I had grown bored with Smallvile over last 2-3 years but season ten has me yearning for more the instant I watch every new episode. They really are pulling out all the stops this season with old faces making their return and many references to the DCU in every episode. This is the season when Clark finishes his journey and becomes Superman, and its a roller-coaster ride to the end . My money is on the last scene of the series being Tom Welling in full Superman garb in the iconic superman flying pose in outer space flying into the horizon around the earth as the classic John Williams Superman Theme plays. If this does not happen they miss the opportunity to make every Superman fanboy out there pass out from the awesomeness of such an event, cause I for one would be on the floor in a drooling mess after having a super fanboy nerdgasm of epic proportions.
Doctor Who: Season 6
Oh come on... did you really expect this not to be the TOP of my list? Is this your 1st time reading my blog?(If it is then welcome, please bookmark my blog and yes I'm a huge Dr Who fan) This is the season "where everything changes" according to River Song. Apart from that I know nothing bar whats in the trailer. Will we find out who the mysterious "Silence" from last year and will they indeed fall? Hopefully, one thing we do know for certain is that Steven Moffat is splitting the season up into two parts, promising to end the first with a massive cliffhanger that won't be resolved until the later end of the year.... Which to me is even better as it mean I get to get excited about Doctor Who returning to our screens THREE times next year...
I've watched this trailer about 10 times... I've no idea what's going on. So many questions about it. Why is there a shark in that room? Why is Amy wearing her Policeman's Uniform? Why is Amy wearing said uniform on what appears to be a futuristic spaceship? Why is Rory dressed like a centurion again? Is "Time can be re written" a continuing story arc? Can I wait till Dec 25th to see this?
Yay for Doctor Who Making christmas day awesome is all I have to say.
One of my other favourite BBC made sci fi shows was Red Dwarf (lets not mention the Back To Earth Specials ok)
Its hard to describe why i like it so much, its just random, daft and very silly. It was so good there was even an abortive attempt at a US remake (I didn't think Star Trek: Voyager was that bad however)
As with with everything these days the Internet has seen fit to smash two worlds together.
So here is a Dwarfian version of the Doctor Who Intro for Trial of a Time Lord
They seem to merge a bit too well.
If you don't think so, try Remembrance of The Daleks ala Red Dwarf
Check out the youtube channel of elixaristhedragon for more of the same along with some classic Who re scored using the music of Murray Gold
After a week or two of speculation it's been confirmed that Mike Judge's classic 1990's MTV animated series Beavis and Butt-Head will be resurrected with a series of all new episodes being created by Judge!
According to MTV:
The new series will keep Beavis and Butt-head in their perpetual high-school state, but it will be updated with today's pop culture. The two characters are known for watching music videos on their crap TV set and making little snarky comments about the videos they are watching. Now they will have targets like Lady Gaga and other popular musical artists out there. The basic plotline centers on two awesomely immature teenage friends whose banter was delivered against the backbeat of their constant idiotic laughter.
And the NYPost reports that "The return of "Beavis and Butt-head" will be a backdoor means for MTV to return to showing music videos -- something the network was founded upon but abandoned in the last decade to make room for popular reality shows like Laguna Beach, The Hills and Jersey Shore."
Beavis & Butthead where quintessentially 90s viewing... shall be interesting to see how the work in this decade .
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