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“50 Things Every Doctor Who Fan Should Know” Infographic by HorrorChannel Learn everything you should know about Doctor Who in one handy infographic. The 12th Doctor, played by Peter Capaldi, lands his TARDIS in a few short weeks and now’s the time to start getting ready. Are you a Doctor Who fan or a new “Whovian?” Then, make sure you read this infographic by Horror Channel that lists 50 bits of cool trivia. 50 Things Every Doctor Who Fan Should Know [Infographic] by the team at HorrorChannel Remember, the season 8 premiere of Doctor Who is August 23 at 8/7c.…

Katherine G. Johnson (far right) and colleagues in 1970’s There are many pioneers of science, but the first moon landing was made possible by a African American woman back in the 60’s. Space flight has been the topic of science fiction films since the beginning of film with From Earth to the Moon. Now, find out how one woman helped bring that dream to reality despite obstacles. She came from humble beginnings. Katherine Coleman Goble Johnson was born on August 26, 1918 in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Her mother, Joylette, was a teacher and domestic worker and her father,…

Phenomena (1985) – Inga (Tanga) Do you love monkeys? Who doesn’t? Unfortunately, when they get on a movie set horrible things can happen. Find out about all the times monkeys have been used in science fiction movies with disastrous results. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes opened a few weeks back and is a blockbuster hit. Like the previous film, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, all the apes are CGI. No live primates were used throughout both films. The motion capture technology film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. For Rise of the…

Star Trek Wedding Ring “Boldy Going Somewhere” by Paul Mitchell Design Check out the geekiest wedding rings and bands ever made! Wedding rings have a long tradition. In the past, the wedding ring was not only a sign of love, but also promised ‘earnest money’. Back in the Edwardian days the phrase ‘with this ring I thee wed’ followed the words ‘This gold and silver I give thee.’ Then the groom handed his wife a big bag of gold and silver coins. We don’t do that anymore, but now you can give them something better than money: a promise of…

Hoth Sweater via /Film I’d love to hear what you think of the Internet’s greatest moments in this week’s “Geek Bits.” By the Way… Sorry I haven’t been commenting and responding much this week. I’ve been trying to get the new template up. Never give up. Never surrender. Links 10. Never give up! Never surrender! Galaxy Quest coming back to life as a comic(via Blastr) 9. Kids’ Room Spaceship(via Neatorama) 8. VIDEO: The GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Trailer Gets LEGO-fied (via Guard the Galaxy) 7. Chris Pratt Stole His Guardians Costume to Visit Sick Kids, Continues to Be the Best – In case you were…

Much Ado About Nothing Premiere – Joss Whedon and Tom Hiddleston Do you love Tom Hiddleston in The Avengers? Well, it turns out Tom did too and he wrote an amazing letter about it. The upcoming biography of Joss Whedon, aptly named Joss Whedon: The Biography, will hit stores tomorrow, and JoBlo got an exclusive excerpt from the book. It’s a thank you e-mail from Tom Hiddleston, who plays Loki, thanking THE AVENGERS director and screenwriter for the role. It’s touching, in a manly way, and perfectly captures what we love about his performance. I’ve added pictures to it.Joss, I…

How has Batman’s chest symbol changed over the years? Batman has had a ton of looks over the years, but one thing that’s been constant is his chest emblem. At least it’s been there. From fat to thin, from stylized to freaky HalloweenCostumes.com has created this handy infographic to see how it’s changed in the comics, movies and TV. From Detective Comics #27 to Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice see how the bat has put fear into the cowardly and superstitious lot. Infographic Created by HalloweenCostumes.com What do you think of the infographic? Which is your favorite Batman symbol?…

Who is the darkest character in film history? New York Film Academy created an Infographic of the top ten darkest guys and girls from classic films. A few science fiction and horror flicks made the cut. Courtesy of: New York Film Academy See the full graphic here Who’s the darkest character in movie history? If you enjoyed this, then please use the buttons below to tell your friends about this post! Follow us! Email | RSS | Twitter | Facebook

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2015) Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) Here are 10 things you missed at San Diego Comic con 2014. The biggest science fiction convention in the world happened last weekend and as usual a ton of cool stuff was announced. Just in case you missed it, here are the ten biggest announcements of the Sand Diego Comic Con this year. 1. S.H.I.E.L.D. at Comic-Con: 3 new characters (including a superhero!) + hilarious gag reel 2. Hot Comic-Con Trailer: ‘Batkid Begins’ Brings Make-A-Wish Phenom To Screen 3. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Wonder Woman Costume 4. Batman…

Boba Fett’s First Real Appearance Was at a County Fair in 1978 via Geek Tyrant I’d love to hear what you think of the Internet’s greatest moments in this week’s “Geek Bits.” Also, read reviews of Extant and Snowpiercer. Links 10. 75 Years of BATMAN Evolution (via He Geek She Geek Reviews & News) 9. 3 Reasons We Can Stop Worrying About Guardians of the Galaxy (via Geek Soul Brother) A mercenary, a tree and a raccoon go into a bar. What’s there to worry about? 8. Solid Gold Godzilla Can Be Yours for Only $1.5 Million (via io9) Bring in the solid…

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014) is coming and there’s some awesome stuff coming soon. Every year I wish I could be at Comic Con, but I just couldn’t make it this year. But, fear not! San Diego Comic-Con 2014 begins today and I’ll have a special post next week but, for now, check out the limited edition poster and find out about the new app that’s coming Monday. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 Limited Edition San Diego Comic Con 2014 Poster San Diego Comic Con, Lionsgate has unveiled a limited edition poster, created by artist…

The White Desert in Egypt (Source) See 8 real-life landscapes that look like a science fiction movie. There are some directors, like George Lucas and James Cameron, that film against a green screen and create bizarre and weird worlds that could exist only in a computer. There are other directors, like J.J. Abrams that like to film in the real-world and create elaborate sets to create fanciful worlds. They could save a lot of money by filming in some real-life places that look straight out of a sci-fi movie. Here are some strange and wonderful places that make you feel…

Dwayne Johnson and Shazam A Shazam movie may be coming and the casting choice will surprise you. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently spoke about an upcoming superhero movie and it’s hard to find a role that fits for him. “I will say this. There’s a character out there that we’re going to announce very soon that I’m going to play, and I’ll just say this: This character has the power of Superman, he can throw down. Just say the word. That’s all I’m going to say.” While he’s not naming the character specifically there are very few Marvel characters that…

Batman Returns (1992) – Tim Burton Why didn’t we get a third Batman movie from Tim Burton? Christopher Nolan recently completed a trilogy of films based on Batman that made millions. Back in the 80’s, director Tim Burton also made films based on the Caped Crusader, but stopped at two. Batman (1989) is a classic and Burton was considered the king of superhero movies, but his follow-up film was filled with controversy. If everyone loved Batman so much, why didn’t Burton make a third one? 1. Are McDonald’s Happy Meals For Children? Around the time the marketing for Batman Returns…

So, now Captain America is Black. Why is that shocking? Last night on The Colbert Resport Marvel CCO Joe Quesada announced that Sam Wilson (previously known as the Falcon) while take on the role of Captain America in the October issue. This is shocking news for several reasons. First, 99% of people had never heard of Sam Wilson before Captain America: The Winter Soldier played by Anthony Mackie. The character’s been around since the 60’s and is the first African-American superhero but most people think of him as a minor character. Second, Captain America embodied the Caucasian ideal. He’s strong,…

What if Wolverine and Batman had a baby? They’d have serious psychological problems and these awesome claws. The Internet webseries Man at Arms has tackled all kinds of real-life weapons, like Thor’s hammer, but now they’re taking it to the next level. Man At Arms: Reforged does a mash-up of classic weapons. The first one they’re doing is Wolverine’s claws and Batman’s Batarang. Here’s how they describe the video: Every other Monday this summer, our team of blacksmiths and craftsman will be taking some of your favorite characters and items to mash up into brand new hybrid weapons that you’ve…

Marvel’s The Avengers (2012) – Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Thor (Chris Hemsworth) Have you ever had a knock-down drag-out fight with someone only to become the best of friends? People are funny. One minute they’re fighting and the next minute they’re best friends. Here are some examples of huge brawls in movies that led to the greatest of friendships. They prove that even the toughest conflicts can lead to a great relationship. 1. They Live (1988) – John Nada (Roddy Piper) vs. Frank Armitage (Keith David) Before: Nada and Armitage are construction workers and befriend one another, but Frank doesn’t really…

Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) – Gamora (Zoe Saldana) and Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) (Source) The latest Marvel featurette focuses on Gamora from the Guardians of the Galaxy movie. Zoe Saldana plays Gamora and gets to explain her take on the “green-skinned humanoid who is the last of a species that was exterminated by a race known as the Badoon. She also happens to be a skilled assassin.” Kevin Feige described her role last year saying, “When we meet Gamora (Zoe Saldana), she’s a bad guy working with Ronan and Nebula (Karen Gillan) and Korath (Djimon Hounsou), and by extension…

Batman and Robin – Norman Rockwell Style Art (via GeekTyrant) Above Image: “Check out this incredible Batman and Robin illustration that was inspired by the art of Norman Rockwell, and one of his classic Saturday Evening Post covers. The illustration was created by Phil Postma, and it’s just so freakin’ adorable. I love this piece.” – Joey Paur I’d love to hear what you think of the Internet’s greatest moments in this week’s “Geek Bits.” Plus, reviews of The Last Ship and Earth to Echo. By the Way… Top 5 Summer Songs Bloghop For this bloghop I decided to use my…

Here are the highlights from The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 viral marketing campaign! Lionsgate began ramping up the viral marketing campaign with a message from President Snow a few weeks back. Here’s the first viral video “Together As One”: The video is incredibly popular and got 1.06 million views in its first week on YouTube. It’s over 9 million now. They also shared a series of posters highlighting the “District Heroes” of Panem from the Technology (3), Lumber (7), Livestock (10), Grain (9), Mining (12), Fishing (4) and Transportation (6) Districts. The most heart-wrenching is the one of…

Above Image: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) – Mikaela Banes (Megan Fox), Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf), William Lennox (Josh Duhamel), Robert Epps (Tyrese Gibson) Make your own Michael Bay Transformers movie with this plot generator! Making a blockbuster isn’t hard. Just ask Michael Bay! Transformers: Age of Extinction is terrible, but it still made almost $600 million worldwide thanks to Bay’s simple formula. Now, you too can make your own multi-million dollar blockbuster. Just fill in the forms and push the button to watch the magic! Change the text in the fields and then press the button for your…

Batman (1966) – Batman (Adam West), Robin (Burt Ward) Batman had some ridiculously funny gadgets back in the 60’s but, amazingly, some came true! The Batman TV show aired on ABC from January 12, 1966 to March 14, 1968. You probably know it starred Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin. Even though it came out decades ago, for some reason, it’s only being released on DVD and Blu-Ray this year. It’s been a long time coming and I can’t wait to see the “Bat-usi” in high definition! To celebrate, here is some amazing Batman equipment that we…

Star Wars EpisodeVII cast members Crystal Clarke and Pip Anderson (Source) Yesterday, they announced two new cast members for Star Wars EpisodeVII: Crystal Clarke and Pip Anderson. They join the already announced cast members John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Lupita Nyong’o, Gwendoline Christie and Max von Sydow, along with original cast members Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker. They were chosen from 37,000 who attended open casting calls across the UK and US and the 30,000 others who applied online for the parts. Clarke brings the…

3D Print A Pair Of MST3K Glasses (via /Film) I’d love to hear what you think of the Internet’s greatest moments in this week’s “Geek Bits.” By the Way… There’s a new Geek Twins coming at the end of the month. Links 10. BATMAN V SUPERMAN – First Photo of the Man of Steel! (via GeekTyrant) 9. Zoe Saldana Does Sci-Fi Because It Has Stronger Female Characters – Your move, other genres. (The Mary Sue) Sci-fi isn’t the only thing she’s done, but Saldana’s past and future work on Avatar and its sequels, Star Trek, and now as Gamora in Guardians…

Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) – Michael Bay (Source) What title or caption would you give this picture? This week’s “Caption This!” is from Transformers: Age of Extinction. Last time’s caption winner is Tom Badguy! Congratulations Tom! Make sure you visit his site at http://www.vtwproductions.com and follow him on Twitter! Here are some of the captions you guys submitted: Natalie Alex J. Cavanaugh Pat Dilloway jeremy [retro] Tony Laplume Add your caption or motivational phrase to this picture in the comments. This is the last edition of “Caption This,” so there will be no winner but you can create your…

Star Wars (1977) – Darth Vader (David Prowse) and Obi Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness) There are a lot of things to hate in the Special Edition of Star Wars. Greedo shooting Han Solo first. Vader’s superfluous “Noooo!” Solo stepping on Jabba the Hutt’s tail. But, in all the goofiness there are many things worth liking in the changes Lucas’ made. Don’t get us wrong, if there’s one thing we love it’s the original unaltered trilogy. We think it’s a tragedy that we can’t watch it in high-def or in the theaters. But some of the changes make sense. George Lucas…

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron (2012) Video Game “Metroplex” I’ve loved the Transformers toys since the 80s and remember the massive toy known as Metroplex. It was the biggest toy ever made by Hasbro at two foot tall and transformed to a vehicle and a city. Transformers: Age of Extinction had a big Friday opening with a strong $41.6 million. Motovo asked how much it would cost to live in Metroplex? After calculating his size, location, and prices, Metroplex would cost just over $6.2 million. Would you live in Metroplex? Which was your favorite Transformers? If you enjoyed this, then please…

Vintage Photo of Steven Spielberg and George Lucas You won’t believe who turned down the chance to make a Star Wars film. Recently there’s been a bunch of announcements of wonderful directors that will be directing future Star Wars movies, directors like Gareth Edwards and Rian Johnson. Working on a Star Wars film seems like a dream come true. Who wouldn’t want to work on the greatest franchise in movie history? Surprisingly enough, there are a bunch of brilliant directors who don’t want to work on a Star Wars sequel or prequel. Here are the ones we’re saddest said “no.”…

DeLorean Stretch Limo (via /Film) Which Simpsons character makes a perfect Akira character? What 80s remake is getting a director? Where is the George Lucas Star Wars museum going to be? Why are people scared Marvel’s losing the Avengers? How would the Spider-Man kiss scene look if MJ were a dog? I’d love to hear what you think of the Internet’s greatest moments in this week’s “Geek Bits.” By the Way… There’s a new Geek Twins coming! We’re not making a big deal about it, but along with the new look will be some significant changes behind-the-scenes. Stay tuned… Links…

Justice League by Alex Ross If you had to choose one hero to protect you and the others to hunt you who would you pick? It’s time for the results of last times poll and the new question. Lex Luthor has taken over the minds of the Justice League and they’re all ordered to hunt you down. He gives you a choice of who you want to protect you from them. So here’s the question: Which superhero do you think can protect you from the others. To make this trickier the mind control doesn’t work on Superman, so Luthor he…