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Men in Black (1997) – Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones) and Mikey The movie Men in Black has some very impressive visuals in no small part due to legendary creature artist Rick Baker. He helped design all the Men in Black aliens and an old behind-the-scenes video shows the incredible machines he created to bring the aliens to life. For those who don’t know, the 1997 movie, directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, stars Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith as two agents for a clandestine organization tasked with hiding the existence of aliens. Baker is a makeup artist and S/FX designer…

Who’s richer? Iron Man or Black Panther? This Infographic gives the estimated net worth of Black Panther, Iron Man, Batman, Lex Luthor, Dr Doom, Green Arrow, Professor X and Magneto. Sure Tony Stark has the cars, house and wild parties, but the king of the African country of Wakanda tops the list at $500 billion. The graphic is by UK loan company Buddy Loans and gives these fun facts: Was a member of the Avengers and fell in love with X-Men member Storm. He has a Ph.D in Physics from Oxford University and is considered to be one of…

What’s the best way to make the Avengers better? Put them in Hello Kitty of course! “Hello Kitty” has been a global brand since the 1970s, but they’ve never really broken into the male adult market. Could that change with these sparkly little guys? Maybe we’ll see them in Avengers 2! Avengers assemble in purple sparkles! See them all at http://thegeektwins.imgur.com (Via MTV) What do you think of the “Hello Kitty Avengers”? If you enjoyed this, then please use the buttons below to tell your friends about this post! Follow us! Email | RSS | Twitter | Facebook

(Source) I’d love to hear what you think of the Internet’s greatest moments in this week’s “Geek Bits.” By the Way… Yesterday I posted the winner of the caption contest and accidentally put the post back in drafts. It’s up now, so go see who won! Links 10. New ANT-MAN & AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Details On Villains, Costumes, Powers And More(via Comic Book Movie) SPOILERS! 9. X-Wing Knife Set for all You Jedi Chefs Out There!(via GeekTyrant) I’d cook a lot more with these 8. Bob Kane to Receive Posthumous Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame(via Comic Book Resources) He created Batman.…

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) – Data (Brent Spiner), Tasha Yar (Denise Crosby), Commander Riker (Jonathan Frakes) and Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis) Do you think you’re funny? Why not add a title or caption to this picture? This week’s “Caption This!” is from Star Trek: The Next Generationand is inspired by yesterday’s post 7 Bizarre Facts About Deanna Troi’s Cleavage. Last time’s caption winner for The Three Captains: Kirk, Janeway and Picard is Alex J. Cavanaugh! Congratulations Alex! Make sure you visit blog and follow him on Twitter! Here are some of the captions you guys submitted: “Patrick Stewart: Well…

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) – Commander William Riker (Jonathan Frakes), Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis) One of the most memorable characters on Star Trek: The Next Generation was Deanna Troi’s lovely cleavage. It started as a cameo role in the first episode but became a regular cast member by the sixth season. Over the years, the character of Counselor Troi (played by Marina Sirtis) has been maligned and hated for her chest. Most loved it, but anyone that ever hated on Troi mentions the neckline. Some fans even called her “Counselor Cleavage.” Of course, there are lots of characters…

Sky Movies Interview – Simon Pegg Now that Ant-Man has a new director and writer we may never see Edgar Wright’s ambitious vision of the character. Director Peyton Reed is going to be directing a new script by writer Adam McKay. Actor Simon Pegg, who worked with Wright on Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World’s End, sent out a tweet that echoes the sadness all geeks have about the script. Feel lucky that I got to read @EdgarWright and Joe Cornish’s Ant-Man script. Daring, fun, funny and hugely exciting. Shame we won’t see it. — Simon Pegg…

Rivendell from “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” (2001) Have you ever watched a fantasy film and wished you could stay there forever? Fantasy films are full of wonder and transport you to other worlds and places that could never exist. Whether it’s a larger than life room or a wonderfully bizarre design. Here are the houses we all want to live in. Disclaimer: Last week I ran a post on the most beautiful homes in Sci-Fi and Kersmackflat requested a gallery of fantasy film homes. I’m not really into fantasy, so I haven’t seen some of these…

Who’s playing Kingpin on the Netflix Daredevil series? What would it be like living with a cat that talks like Bane? Where When will a Voyage Trekkers movie be happening? How would you make a burger that tastes like Hercules? Above Image: Andrew Lamb is attaching superheros and action stars to neighborhood watch signs in Canada and its perfect. See the rest at his Instagram account (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… I Wish We Only Had One Star Wars Movie Before Star…

The Running Man (1987) – Ben Richards (Arnold Schwarzenegger), Damon Killian (Richard Dawson) Hailing Frequencies open! Who is the greatest falsely accused murderer of all time in sci-fi films? This week everyone is talking about O.J. Simpson who was acquitted of murder 20 years ago. Some think he’s innocent and some think he’s guilty, but it started me thinking about how often in movies and television people are falsely accused of murder. So here’s the question: Who’s your favorite falsely accused murderer? Here’s a partial list: Ben Richards – The Running Man (1987) John Spartan – Demolition Man (1993) Marion Snow – Lockout (2012) Brisco County, Jr…

Doctor Who (2010) – The Doctor (Matt Smith) Here are eleven surprising things you probably didn’t know about the “Raggedy Doctor.” A while back we reviewed the “Star Trek: The Official Starships Collection” by Eagle Moss Collections. This time I’m reviewing the “Doctor Who Figurine Collection” and sharing some facts I learned from the first magazine which comes with a figurine of the Eleventh Doctor from The Pandorica Opens. The magazine itself is beautiful and is very well-written with lots of interesting facts and notes about the making of Doctor Who during the time of the 11th Doctor. The figurine…

What do the cast of Gremlins look like 30 years later? This month is the 30th anniversary of one of the greatest movies ever! Gremlins, the dark comic horror comedy directed by Joe Dante, was released by Warner Bros. Pictures on June 8, 1984. The movie tells the story of Billy (Zach Galligan) who gets a Chinese animal, known as a Mogwai, for a present. Naming the creature Gizmo, he’s warned not to feed it before midnight or get it wet. Unfortunately, he inadvertently releases dozens of vicious and cruel creatures who terrorize the town. It spawned the hilarious…

Thor (2011) – Asgard Throne room Science fiction movies can be gorgeous, but every now and then one takes it the next level with a house that is stunning. Here are the 10 most beautiful pieces of real estate in science fiction and comic book movie history. Would you want to live here? Which home would you like to live in? If you enjoyed this, then please use the buttons below to tell your friends about this post! Follow us! Email | RSS | Twitter | Facebook

Superhero Name Generator by Fantastic Floor Who complained about all the Star Wars Episode VII leaked pics? What’s the best bad superhero movie ever? Who’s playing “Thanos the Mad Titan” in Avengers 2? Last week we did the supervillain names, so this week we’ll do superheroes. My name is the Marvelous Levitating Man! I’d love to hear what you think of the Internet’s greatest moments in this week’s “Geek Bits.” Links 10. 100 Essential Superhero Movies – You Decide! Swamp Thing (via Flights, Tights and Movie Nights) Does the Swamp Thing (1982) movie deserve to be in the list of 100 essential…

Official Star Trek Convention (2011) William Shatner, Kate Mulgrew, Patrick Stewart (Source) Can you think of something funny about this picture? Why not add a title or a caption? This week’s “Caption This!” is from Star Trek. Last time’s caption winner is L. Diane Wolfe! Congratulations L! Make sure you visit her at Spunk On A Stick’s Tips and Circle of Friends and follow her on Twitter! Here are some of the captions you guys submitted: “No crossovers with TMNT’s Shredder, please.” – Tony Laplume “Because the builder used helium, Optimus Prime was asked not to speak…” – Alex J.…

“I’m from a nice, suburban, middle-class family, but my tattoos remind me where I’ve been,” Tom Hardy said. If you watched The Dark Knight Rises you probably enjoyed Tom Hardy’s performance as Bane, but if you’re a Tom Hardy fan you probably wondered: What happened to his tattoos? Tom got his first tattoo, the leprechaun on his outer right bicep at age 15. Since then he’s gotten dozens of tattoos that cover his shoulders and arms. Bane is supposed to be from a foreign prison and wouldn’t have tattoos of Leprechauns and Madonna on his arms, so they got rid…

Star Wars cast member Lupita Nyong’o at the 7th annual hollywood film awards gala (Source) Lupita Nyong’o is a the first lead black actress in a Star Wars film. But what does it mean for Star Wars Episode VII? Rumors have been swirling for months that the Kenyan and Mexican actor was in talks to star in the next Star Wars film, known only as Episode VII. Frankly, it’s exciting news and sparked a lot of discussion. Hollywood Reporter said Nyong’o met with J.J. Abrams “only a few weeks” before the Academy Awards, but nothing was confirmed until yesterday when…

Edge of Tomorrow (2014) – Lt. Col. Bill Cage (Tom Cruise) This June promises to be a big month for fans of science fiction. Here are 10 things to look forward to in June 2014. Two blockbuster openings and a bunch of classic movies on Netflix, RedBox and Amazon Instant. Movie Theaters Edge of Tomorrow (Release Date: June 6th) How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Release Date: June 13th) Transformers: Age of Extinction (Release Date: June 27th) Netflix “The Stepford Wives” (2004) (Released June 1) “Sherlock”: Season 3 (Released June 2) “Return to Nim’s Island” (2013) (Released June 15) Amazon…

What’s the greatest movie ever? Where can you see a retro game of Donnie Darko? Why did Geordi LaForge Cry? What’s your super-villain name? Mine is “The Dark Clown Lord” which fits pretty well. I’d love to hear what you think of the Internet’s greatest moments in this week’s “Geek Bits.” By the Way… Did you know that my brother and I rarely work together on posts? I’m usually as surprised as you are about what comes out my brother’s brain. 🙂 Links 10. Would Marvel Really Cancel Fantastic Four To Snub Fox? (via Bleeding Cool) Is Marvel killing the Fantastic…

Star Wars (1977) – Grand Moff Tarkin (Peter Cushing) and Darth Vader (David Prowse) Hailing Frequencies: Who’s the best British villain in all of the genre? It’s time for this week’s poll and the new question. There have been many villains in movies, but the greatest are British. There’s something about the accent that’s so evil. Except Benny Hill of course. X-Men: Days of Future Past opened last week and features Ian McKellen as Magneto. He’s been a favorite villain throughout the X-Men movies. But is he the greatest villain with a British accent? So here’s the question: Who’s the…

“Prediction or Influence? A History of Books That Forecast the Future” by Isabelle Turner from Printerinks Here’s an Infographic of all the times science fiction books predicted the future. We call it science fiction because the technology doesn’t exist or couldn’t exist but every now and then the science comes true. Isabelle Turner from Printerinks created this expansive chart of books that forecast the future. Via io9 What do you think of the infographic? What’s the most impressive prediction on the list? What science fiction technology do you wish existed today? Related Posts How Much Would Jabba the Hutt’s Palace…

X-Men (2000) audtionHugh Jackman Have you ever heard ofHugh Jackman? Watch his audition tape for X-Men right before he hit the big time. Hugh Jackman is a major actor today and People magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive of 2008” but once upon a time he was a nobody. He mainly did Australian independent film and theater work. But, when Dougray Scott dropped out three weeks before filming began, Bryan Singer made a last minute decision to cast Jackman as Wolverine. This video isn’t his first audition, but it’s his first script reading. Besides his terrible American accent it has a very…

Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi – Boba Fett (Jeremy Bulloch) Here are all the reasons I know Gareth Edwards is directing the Star Wars Boba Fett movie. Last week I posted an article with the title “Boba Fett Director Announced.” Drew of HitFlix.com yelled at me on Twitter saying I’m “100%” wrong. Well, I admit it’s not official, but I don’t think I’m 100% wrong. I think I’m 90% right and here’s why. Drew is entitled to his opinion, but I don’t want anyone accusing me of lying to you guys. First, since I was accused of…

Super-Powers Button. (Yes, I know there are typos) I’d love to hear what you think of the Internet’s greatest moments in this week’s “Geek Bits.” Links 10. Paczilla – Pacific Rim vs. Godzilla Mashup (via /Film) 9. What Would the ThunderCats’ Lair Cost? (via He Geek She Geek) How much would it cost to buy the ThunderCats’ Lair? A HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! lot of money! 8. First Earth to Echo poster One movie that slipped under the radar is Earth to Echo, which could either be this year’s E.T. or Mac and Me. Here’s the synopsis: “Tuck, Munch and Alex are a closely bonded…

“Poptimus Prime” by John Reid at Epic Balloons Can you think of a caption for this picture? This week’s “Caption This!” is via Geeks Are Sexy. This massive balloon sculpture was created by John Reid at Epic Balloons at Salt Lake City Comic Con. Last time’s caption winner is Jeremy! Congratulations Jeremy! Make sure you visit him at Being Retro and follow him on TWITTER, FACEBOOK, HOWLIN’ WOLF: OLM and HBA [HORROR SITES]. Here are some of the captions you guys submitted.: “Mystique, this disguise may be your best effort yet” – Sci-Fi Gene “Paris Hilton’s got nothing on me!”…

Star Wars Episode VII (2015) fan poster Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) Disney’s Star Wars movie release schedule is going to destroy the franchise. Recently a German news site posted the rumored schedule and names of the Star Wars movies up to 2020. It was supposedly part of a presentation by Hasbro, the company that makes the Star Wars toys. Here it is Autumn 2014: Rebels December 2015: Episode VII 2016: Boba Fett 2017: Episode VIII 2018: Solo 2019: Episode IX 2020: Red Five Normally I don’t put much credibility in these kind of rumors, but it confirms what Disney said…

X-Men (2000) – Patrick Stewart, Anna Paquin, James Marsden, Shawn Ashmore, Famke Janssen, Halle Berry, Hugh Jackman Have you ever wondered what happened to the cast of the original X-Men movie? Fourteen years ago Bryan Singer directed the very first X-Men and it was a smash hit. It ushered in a new age of superhero films and launched the careers of new stars, like Hugh Jackman and new careers to familiar faces like Patrick Stewart. The film was written by David Hayter, and features a cast that includes Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, James Marsden,…

Ray Wall Band “He’s Spider-Man” music video (2014) Do you remember when superhero theme songs had words? Do you remember “Na-na Na-na Batman!” What about “Does whatever a spider can?” Whatever happened to those songs? Do you miss them? Well, artist and songwriter Ray Wall and his band created a special song for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 called “He’s Spider-Man.” “We wanted to bring music and image together and make a ‘musical comic book’ of sorts,” Wall said “The video image is partially set up like the page of a comic book with print dots and text boxes. Both the…

Sad Batman (Ben Affleck) via KnowYourMeme Who may come back to Blade Runner? What would a dog look like as Godzilla? Why is Judge Dredd awesome? How did the Marvel Universe help a cancer patient? I’d love to hear what you think of the Internet’s greatest moments in this week’s “Geek Bits.” By the Way… Judge Dredd As part of the Blockbusted Blogathon by Katy at Girl Meets CinemaI’m sharing my love for Judge Dredd (1995). Not the Urban remake, but the original Sylvester Stallone meat-fest. Cheesy diagloue, over-the-top action and ridiculous set pieces. Here’s the thing. The movie is…

Batman & Robin (1997) – Poison Ivy (Uma Thurman), Bane (Jeep Swensen) Who’s the most disappointing comic to movie translation? What did you see that was so different from the original that it made you cringe? It’s time for the results of last times poll and the new question. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 came out a few weeks back and with it came a brand new interpretation of some new and familiar villains. This week we got to see the new Batman costume and Batmobile for Man of Steel 2. Some are happy with the changes and some are outraged.…