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Check out how the bizarre 70s Spider-Man kid’s show predicted the future we live in today. Starting in 1974, the PBS children’s TV show The Electric Company had a live-action skit called “Spidey Super Stories.” Amazingly, a few of the skits came to life! The show The Electric Company was already strange, bizarre and hilarious to my little kid mind. This was a show that had cooking tips for making “Grilled Dill Pickles with Chilled Vanilla Filling” and a talking plant that teaches phonics. Insane stuff, but we never thought they would ever come true! Peter Parker’s Spider-Sense warns him of danger…

What’s the connection between ancient mythology and modern science fiction? Noble Smith is an award-winning playwright, video game writer, documentary film executive producer and narrative designer. We interviewed him last year when he told the fascinating story of watching Star Wars with the late director Irvin Kershner Today we have him back for an interview where he talks about the links between our past and our vision of the future. He also talks about his trips to modern Greece while researching his new book. What link is there between science fiction and mythology? Here’s a great example of a direct…

Feast your eyes on the most detailed Star Wars AT AT cake ever made. I’ve seen a bunch of cakes based on the Star Wars AT-AT (All Terrain Armored Transport) from Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back but this one takes the cake. Literally. It was made by ChrisTheCookfor a friend’s wedding. The movie version is 72 feet (22 meters) tall, but this grooms cake stood 2′ tall. It was lemon raspberry flavored and covered in sculpted fondant and had an amazing amount of detail. Rolled fondant is a type of frosting that includes gelatin and food-grade glycerine,…

Sharknado Parody “Sharkalanche” What if everything that happened in Michael Keaton films were part of one long timeline? When does Agent Coulson return to TV? What does Electro look like? Who dressed up like a Ren & Stimpy character? Find out in this week’s top 10 geekiest bits of the Internet. 10. Starfleet Academy Cadet Pack ThinkGeek is selling this pack of three baby creeper or “Onesies” so a baby can be either in Command, Science or Operations. The perfect gift for a future Starfleet cadet in training. 9. Cool Stuff: Tom Whalen’s ‘Batman’ TV Series Comic-Con Posters (via /Film)…

Heroes (2006) cast David Anders, Kristen Bell, Santiago Cabrera, Jack Coleman, Tawny Cypress, Dana Davis, Noah Gray-Cabey, Greg Grunberg, Robert Knepper, Ali Larter, James Kyson Lee, Masi Oka, Hayden Panettiere, Adrian Pasdar, Zachary Quinto, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Dania Ramirez, Leonard Roberts, Cristine Rose, Milo Ventimiglia Source Should Heroes come back as an original series on Netflix? Back in the day the quasi-superhero show Heroes was amazing. I watched the first season, which premiered September 25, 2006, obsessively along with 14.3 million others and the series grabbed a ton of awards for the show and creator Tim Kring. The American Film Institute…

Hugh Jackman Wolverine the Musical puppet See Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine sing and dance thanks to puppets. If you loved Jackman’s singing in Les Miserables, then you’ll love his singing as Logan. From the comedy troop “Glove and Boots” comes Wolverine: the Musical. And it’s about time. via The Mary Sue What’s your favorite part of the video? Please use the buttons below to tell your friends about this post. Click on the links to follow us for free by Email, RSS and follow us on Twitter @thegeektwins and like us on Facebook Follow @Thegeektwins

Caroline Marie Henn holding a picture of “Newt” from Aliens (1986)Source Ever wondered what happened to the cast of Aliens? The movie Aliens (1986) is a landmark of science fiction film and the actors are famous for their roles. But what happened in the 27 years since the film? From the terrified little Newt to the outspoken Private Hudson, read on to find out whatever happened to the cast of James Cameron’s Aliens. Lance Henriksen Lance Henriksen 2011 Lance Henriksen, now 73, played the Android Bishop in Aliens. He went on to do two other Alien movies. Henriksen reprized…

Star Trek Enterprise Cutaway Model ThinkGeek.com See inside the Star Trek: The Original Series USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) with this awesome cutaway model!* There have been dozens of fan blueprints and even an official Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise Haynes Manual we gave away in a contest. But there’s no better view than this cutaway model of the ship designed by Walter “Matt” Jeffries. This Diamond Select Star Trek Enterprise Cutaway Model, available from ThinkGeek, let’s you see things never seen on the show. Here’s the official product description: We’ve always wanted to see a version of Star Trek that shows what…

Is Pacific Rim worth watching? Why is Captain America’s shield scratched? Is Batman a hoarder? Which female Captain America star is getting her own short film? Find out in this week’s top ten geek bits. 10. Captain America Teaser Poster Here’s the teaser poster for Captain America: The Winter Soldier which opens April 14, 2013. Bubbawheat asks a good question. @Thegeektwins @CaptainAmerica so vibranium isn’t scratch resistant? — Bubbawheat (@Bubbawheat) July 9, 2013 Which begs the question: Is Vibranium scratch resistant? We’ll have to wait till the movie comes out to see, but according to the Marvel Wiki, “This shield…

<i>Alien 1979</i> (1979) – Parker (Yaphet Kotto), Dallas (Tom Skerritt), Ash (Ian Holm), Kane (John Hurt) Truth is stranger than fiction and there are some “so-crazy-they-must-be-true” facts in science fiction history. Unfortunately, there are some “so-crazy-but-not-true facts” too. 10. Every Episode of Seinfeld Has a Reference to Superman. Seinfeld Superman magnet Source The Myth: The television show Seinfeld is known for two things: “The Soup Nazi” and Superman. Jerry Seinfeld is a huge Superman fan, and every episode has a reference to the comic book character. You just have to know where to look. The Shocking Truth: In reality, not…

A few weeks back we got two issues of the “Marvel Fact-Files” Collection. Since I used to read the “Marvel Universe” Comics for fun, I jumped at the chance to preview the magazines. Then, they broke my heart. Marvel Fact Files collection (http://www.marvel-factfiles.com) is a weekly magazine collection “which builds up into the ultimate Marvel reference guide.” It is mind blowing. Yes, you can look up information on the Internet about the Marvel Universe, but you’re not going to find anything like this. This series is written for hard-core Marvel comics fans by hard-core Marvel comic fans. Although anyone with…

The Lone Ranger (2013), Tonto (Johnny Depp) The surprising reason the failure of The Lone Ranger will have huge implications to sci-fi movies. By now, everyone knows that The Lone Ranger is a huge flop. It made $48.9 million in five days and the film reportedly cost a whopping $250 million. You’re probably thinking, “Who cares? I wasn’t going to see that movie anyway.” But you should. We all should. As an avid science fiction fan, I realized it could have huge implications on sci-fi and superhero movies. Why? Surprisingly enough, it’s all about CGI. It’s not the fact that they…

Here are this week’s top ten best “Geek Bits.” 10. Space 1970 has a post on the goofy, but fun, CAPTAIN AMERICA (1979) film These movies represent a unique frustration for me. Captain America has always been my favorite superhero, and I realize how lucky Cap fans were to see these movies, but… it stings that they’re not very good. Clearly they were less inspired by the comics and more by the then-contemporary Six Million Dollar Man series, including giving Cap an Oscar Goldman-like boss and a unique sound effect when he used his super-strength. 9. Christian Bale Confirms He Won’t…

Man of Steel (Henry Cavill) vs. Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) It’s the first Thursday is the month and is time for the results of the monthly poll and the new question. The results of the June poll – Which is the best genre franchise – is Star Wars (19.32%) followed by Star Trek (18.18%). Here’s the poll for July: With the success of Man of Steel the question comes up again. Who makes better comic book movies: Marvel or DC? Vote below and come back in August for the results and the next monthly poll. Come back next week for the…

Man of Steel (2013) Superman (Henry Cavill) What should, or shouldn’t be in the sequel to Man of Steel? Since it’s release on June 14, Man of Steel has been wowing audiences with it’s characterization and action-packed scenes. However as the studio gets ready to release a sequel, and lead up to a Justice League movie, it risks alienating hard-core fans. They could kill the whole franchise again. Zack Snyder has shown a very different side of Superman – from unsure child to confident adult – and has been bending all kinds of rules of what we think makes him the…

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) HAL 9000 (Voiced by Douglas Rain) Here are four technologies that blur the line between Science Fiction and Science Fact. Today we have a guest post sent to us by reader Anjali Patel about how science-fiction is getting closer to reality. HAL 9000, the “conscious entity”/computer in Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece “2001: A Space Odyssey,” launched fanboys and intergalactic dreamers over the moon. Thoughts like, “What if computers rule the world one day, man?” have been dominating sci-fi movies ever since. The HAL 9000 is represented by a red camera eye, which brings to mind Orwellian surveillance as well as…

Independence Day (1996) White House destruction Here are the worst times the White House has been attacked in movie history. The President in never safe. With the release of the movie White House Down (2013), where terrorists take over the White House, its time to look back at all the worst examples of security at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. The White House is the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States since 1800. It’s located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. It’s one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. It’s so common, it even appears on…

Superhero Summer Vacation via Comic Book Resources Which Marvel character do you think Vin Diesel is playing? What genre movies are playing in July? Find out all this and more in this week’s top ten seven “Geek Bits.” 7. Which Character Could Vin Diesel Be Meeting With Marvel About? (via Comic Book Movie) Diesel said on Facebook: “Marvel has requested a meeting… no idea what for… haha, you probably know better than me…” My money is on voice work for Guardians of the Galaxy although he would be an amazing Luke Cage. 6. Man of Steel: Supergirl “Past and Present” (via…

Do you think you’re funny? Why not add a title or caption to this picture? Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) Mark Pillow, Christopher Reeve This week’s caption comes from Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987). Have a good caption for this picture? Head down to the comments section below to share it. The owner of the funniest and most original caption will be given praise and adulation, here and on our Facebook page. The contest concludes next Wednesday at midnight, so please have your ideas in before then. The captions two weeks ago for “Caption This! Doctor…

The Dark Knight (2008) Joker (Heath Ledger) They say laughter is the best medicine, but you don’t ever want to hear these laughs. The best villains laugh. That’s because we unconsciously associate laughter with good things and it’s jarring to hear someone you hate laughing. Here now are the most, terrifying, chilling and freakiest laughs in Sci-Fi movie history. 11. Dr. Giggles in Dr. Giggles (1992) Dr. Giggles is a 1992 slasher film directed by Manny Coto, and starring Larry Drake as the homicidal Doctor Evan Rendell Jr. (Dr. Giggles) and Holly Marie Combs as the hero. Dr. Giggles had…

Amy Adams Here is a gallery of the lovely women of Man of Steel. The new Superman film, Man of Steel, has a powerhouse cast of women. Every woman on screen proves that a woman can have an inner strength and still be sexy. There’s not a single woman that’s only a damsel in distress, which is rare in a movie. Diane Lane (Martha Kent) Amy Adams (Lois Lane) Antje Traue (Faora-Ul) Ayelet Zurer (Lara Lor-Van) Rebecca Buller (Jenny) Christina Wren (Major Carrie Farris) Elizabeth Thai (Northcom Threat Analyst) ElizabethThai.com Carmen Lavigne (Chrissy – Waitress) What do you think of…

Matt Smith thanks fans and crew of Doctor Who In this short video, Matt Smith gives an emotional goodbye to fans and crew of Doctor Who. Earlier this month, he gave an official statement saying goodbye but, in true Matt Smith fashion, he gave a far more personal message. Whether you thought he was the worst Doctor or the best Doctor his infectious enthusiasm and obvious love for the show always shined in his performance as the 11th Doctor. Those same qualities are in this short video he makes as a thank you. After a day of shooting the Ryan…

How bad was the worst Superman movie? What burgers are inspired by The Wolverine? When will Independence Day 2 be released? Who is going to be cast in Star Wars VII? Find out that and more in this week’s Top Ten “Geek Bits.” 10. Independance Day 2 Coming 2015 Director Roland Emmerich and producer Dean Devlin have been trying for years to make two Independence Day sequels called ID Forever Part One and ID Forever Part Two. The studio finally set a release date for July 3rd 2015. While Jeff Goldblum said he’d do a sequel. Will Smith recently…

Oh Myyyy! Fans are furious that George Takei doesn’t write his own material. Should they be angry? Last week, a comedian accidentally outted George Takei for paying people to write for his Facebook page. TV comedy writer Rick Polito told media blogger Jim Romenesko that he was paid to send memes to the former Star Trek star and Internet sensation. The post says, “He now writes funny lines for George Takei’s Facebook page and – even at $10 a joke it still feels like a validation to see so many people reacting to my humor. ‘I have written jokes that got…

A video by Factpile asks, who would win a battle: Superman or The Fantastic Four? The battle is set up in two stages Scenario 1: New 52 Superman Vs. Current Fantastic Four with Anti-Galactus Suit Scenario 2: Post Crisis Superman Vs. Current Fantastic Four with 1 day of prep. Watch the video below: Watch the video to see who wins and head to Factpile to give your thoughts. Who do you think would win: Fantastic Four or Superman? Please use the buttons below to tell your friends about this post. Click on the links to follow us for free by Email, RSS and follow…

Man of Steel (2013) LexCorp Tower Here are all the hidden Easter eggs you may have missed in Man of Steel. Millions have seen the Superman film Man of Steel, but you may not have seen everything. Easter eggs are nicknames given to little things hidden in a film that are inside jokes or references. Man of Steel has a bunch of them, and some point to the future of the movies and the upcoming Justice League superteam film. Director Zack Snyder confirmed that he has “been making references to the DC Universe, just to let you know that world…

Man of Steel had an Earth-shattering opening this weekend and the rumor is that Warner Bros. is fast-tracking the sequel to lead to a Justice League movie in 2015. Box Office Mojo is reporting that the Superman sequel Man of Steel had a huge opening weekend. Here are the highlights: Man of Steel earned an estimated $125.1 million $113.1 million during the traditional Friday-to-Sunday period, and another $12 million from Thursday night group sales. Man of Steel had the second-best opening of 2013 so far behind Iron Man 3 A new record for highest opening ever in June ahead of…

Star Wars AT-AT crashes wedding via Huffington Post What does the Man of Steel soundtrack sound like? Which 60-year-old actor might return to sci-fi? Where? When will an Ant-Man movie be released? Why did a boy break down in tears after meeting Robert Downey Jr.? How Much Would the Fortress of Solitude Cost? Here are the 10 geekiest bits of the Internet this week. 10. The Universe Hates Action Comics In two bits of Action Comics news, the comic found in the wall of the house sold for $175,000 (worth more if that lady hadn’t ripped it) and a drunk…

Do you think you’re funny? Why not add a title or caption to this picture? Doctor Doom and son cosplay at Geek Fest 2012 therpf.com Here’s my caption: “While Reed Richards wasn’t fooled by Doctor Doom’s body double, The Thing punched him anyway.” Now it’s you’re turn. How would you describe this scene? What do you think they’re saying? If you don’t feel like making up a caption you can still join in. Just use the voting buttons to vote up your favorite caption. Let’s vote to see who can come up with the best caption! Click the little arrow…

Voyage Trekkers (2013) From left to right: Lieutenant Rena (Gabrielle Van Buren), Captain Sunstrike (Adam Rini), Nathan Blackwell, and Lt. Commander Powell (Logan Blackwell) Nathan Blackwell tells us why being the worst crew in the galaxy is a good thing. Voyage Trekkers is in its second session and I caught up with Nathan Blackwell, the show’s creator, and asked him what’s in store for the intrepid crew. He told me about how season two is different from season one, the challenges of producing in Arizona and the MM: First, what’s the biggest change between the first and second season of…