Yep the subject tells the entire story here. We talk about Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror. How they all get grouped together what we like and dislike about it.. And also we have two special guest from the Followship of the Geeks join us. So please welcome Thomas Chick and Les Webster from the Followship of the Geeks
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Word came down from on high last night that the Maker has decided that, with the notable exception of Indy5, Red Tails will be his last big blockbuster film. He intends to stick to art house movies where he started, and while it didn’t specifically say, hopefully to TV as well. His reception in the industry from studios was among the reasons he cited for his retirement. The man had to foot the bill for Red Tails himself because no studio would touch it, despite the fact that he’s one of the big names, this is an amazingly shot film, and it deals with an important part of history.
Another big factor? The negative reaction from Star Wars ”fans.”
“Why would I make any more when everybody yells at you all the time and says what a terrible person you are?”
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I don’t know which is worse, getting this news, or reading the reaction from the “fans” on various websites, which pretty much confirm his reasons. I’ve feared this day would come for a long time. Now in all honesty, the man’s 67 years old, so eventual retirement was a foregone conclusion. But to have a legend such as George Lucas bow out for this reason? Well, I can’t blame him. He’s only human, after all, and despite giving us the biggest storytelling franchise in HISTORY, the large majority of the world seems to be plenty mad at him about it. I’ve already read everything from Red Tails being his “white guilt,” to Lucas dedicating himself to full-time alteration of the original trilogy, to “don’t let the door hit you on the way out.” And this is just the overnight response. Seriously?
Star Wars changed the world. I consider myself fortunate to be one of the original fans, growing up with the Saga as it developed from the beginning to the present where we still have the touch of the master’s hand in The Clone Wars and mind-blowing novels like Darth Plagueis. I take comfort in knowing that I’ve been one of his most vocal supporters, but alas, I am only one voice in the crowd of naysayers. I’m with Fanboys director Kyle Newman on this one: if you don’t like it, don’t watch it. If you haven’t enjoyed Star Wars since the 80s, you give it a failing grade. You’re not a fan. Quit wasting everyone’s time with your hatred. Me? I’m a fan. I will still defend the man who gave us all of this, Special Editions and all. I would do so for anyone who has had such a profound and positive effect upon my life.
Best wishes, Mr. Lucas. Thank you for a lifetime of entertainment, and may the Force be with you. I hope you someday come to realize that some of us are on your side and appreciate your efforts.
DC Animated is putting out Justice League: Doom.
Doom is based on Mark Waid’s Tower of Babel story, which finds the members of the Justice League under attack by their enemies. This time their enemies are armed with secret knowledge about each Justice League member. It seems that Batman has been building contingency plans to use against each member of the Justice League if they were to ever turn bad. Somehow the the Legion of Doom manages to hack into Batman’s files and use this info against our favorite heroes.
The best part. The Justice League gang is back together again, well for the most part. The cast includes:
Kevin Conroy as Batman
Tim Daly as Superman
Susan Eisenberg as Wonder Woman
Michael Rosenbaum as Flash
Carl Lumbly as J’Onn J’Onnz
Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern
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Daniel Logan, the actor that played Young Boba Fett in the Star Wars Prequels, was hanging out at a beach near Los Angeles last Friday. Daniel noticed a young girl being pulled in by the undertow of a massive wave. Logan swam out and saved the girl from drowning.
From Yahoo News:
“I was at the beach today & saved a young girl, she was probably about 6 year old, from drowning,” the actor posted on his Facebook page. “She was caught in the undertow of a huge wave.”
He commented on his post later after so many fans told him what a great thing he had done: “I want to thank everyone for all the kind posts. Means a lot to me! I am thankful I was there to be of help to the little girl. Something I will never forget.”‘
Great job Daniel, you’re a real hero!
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It’s rumored that the Star Wars Live Action TV series that has been languishing in development hell is being called Star Wars: Underground, at least by the production team anyway.
With at least 50 completed scripts under their belts, all anyone is waiting on is for, George Lucas to find a more economical way to produce the series. Maybe he should take note from all the other top notch SciFi shows that have been produced over the years. Shows like Star Trek Enterprise, Stargate SG1, Battlestar Galactica (as much as I dislike BSG it looked great). They found a way to produce great looking shows on a TV budget, why can’t Mr. Lucas.
That said I, I’m all for more Star Wars. Star Wars: Underground is set between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope, and deals with the criminal underworld of the Star Wars universe. But honestly I don’t really care about the criminal underbelly of the Star Wars Universe. There is a much more interesting story taking place in that same timeframe. I want to see The Great Purge.
Dear Mr. Lucas, give us a TV Series about Darth Vader hunting down and laying waste to all the Jedi. I’m sorry, I think that would be much more interesting than criminals drinking Caf and smuggling shipments of probably Caf, past Imperial Blockades.
I love Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Star Wars is all about the Epic Story, I just can’t get revved up about petty criminals, I fail to see how this will measure up to the Epicness that Star Wars should be. I think/hope that this whole criminal underworld thing is misinformation so if this series ever actually makes it to our screens the story will be a surprise.
So what do you guys think?
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This week we give out thoughts on all the new movies coming out in 2012.
The Devil Inside
Jan 6th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1560985/
In Italy, a woman becomes involved in a series of unauthorized exorcisms during her mission to discover what happened to her mother, who allegedly murdered three people during her own exorcism.
Underworld: Awakening
Jan 20th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1496025/
When human forces discover the existence of the Vampire and Lycan clans, a war to eradicate both species commences. The vampire warrioress Selene leads the battle against humankind.
Chronicle
Feb 3rd
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1706593/
Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery. Soon, though, they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides.
The Woman in Black
Feb 3rd
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1596365/
A young lawyer travels to a remote village where he discovers the vengeful ghost of a scorned woman is terrorizing the locals.
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
Feb 10th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1397514/
Sean Anderson partners with his mom’s boyfriend on a mission to find his grandfather, who is thought to be missing on a mythical island.
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace – in 3D
Feb 20th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120915/
Two Jedi Knights uncover a wider conflict when they are sent as emissaries to the blockaded planet Naboo.
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
Feb 7th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1071875/
As Johnny Blaze hides out in Eastern Europe, he is called upon to stop the devil, who is trying to take human form.
The Secret World of Arrietty
Feb 17th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1568921/
The Clock family are four-inch-tall people who live anonymously in another family’s residence, borrowing simple items to make their home. Life changes for the Clocks when their daughter, Arrietty, is discovered.
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
March 2nd
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1482459/
A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.
Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters
March 2nd
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1428538/
15 years after their traumatic gingerbread-house incident, siblings Hansel and Gretel have become a formidable team of bounty hunters who track and kill witches all over the world.
John Carter
March 9th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0401729/
Transplanted to Mars, a Civil War vet discovers a lush planet inhabited by 12-foot tall barbarians. Finding himself a prisoner of these creatures, he escapes, only to encounter a princess who is in desperate need of a savior.
Silent House
March 9th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1767382/
Trapped inside her family’s lakeside retreat, a young woman descends into madness.
The Raven
March 9th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1486192/
A fictionalized account of the last days of Edgar Allan Poe’s life, in which the poet pursues a serial killer whose murders mirror those in the writer’s stories.
Mirror Mirror
March 16th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1667353/
An evil queen steals control of a kingdom and an exiled princess enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright.
The Hunger Games
March 23rd
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1392170/
Set in a future where the Capitol selects a boy and girl from the twelve districts to fight to the death on live television, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister’s place for the latest match.
The Pirates! Band of Misfits
March 30th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1430626/
Pirate Captain sets out on a mission to defeat his rivals Black Bellamy and Cutlass Liz for the Pirate of the year Award. The quest takes Captain and his crew from the shores of Blood Island to the foggy streets of Victorian London.
Wrath of the Titans
March 30th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1646987/
Perseus embarks on a treacherous quest into the underworld to rescue Zeus, who has been targeted for capture by his traitorous son, Ares, and his brother, Hades.
The Cabin in the Woods
April 13th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1259521/
Five friends go to a remote cabin in the woods. Bad things happen.
Lock-Out
April 20th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1592525/
A man wrongly convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage against the U.S. is offered his freedom if he can rescue the president’s daughter from an outer space prison taken over by violent inmates.
The Avengers
May 4th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0848228/
Nick Fury and the international agency S.H.I.E.L.D. bring together a team of super humans to form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki & his various membered army.
Dark Shadows
May 11th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1077368/
A gothic-horror tale centering on the life of vampire Barnabas Collins and his run-ins with various monsters, witches, werewolves and ghosts. Based on the cult TV series.
Battleship
May 18th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1440129/
A fleet of ships is forced to do battle with an armada of unknown origins in order to discover and thwart their destructive goals.
Men in Black III
May 25th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1409024/
Agent J travels in time to MIB’s early years in the 1960s, to stop an alien from assassinating his friend Agent K and changing history.
Snow White and the Huntsman
June 1st
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1735898/
In a twist to the fairy tale, the Huntsman ordered to take Snow White into the woods to be killed winds up becoming her protector and mentor in a quest to vanquish the Evil Queen.
Prometheus
June 8th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1446714/
A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.
Jack the Giant Killer
June 15th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1351685/
A modern day fairy tale in which the long-standing peace between men and giants is threatened, as a young farmer leads an expedition into the giants’ kingdom in hopes of rescuing a kidnapped princess.
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
June 22nd
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1611224/
President Lincoln’s mother is killed by a supernatural creature, which fuels his passion to crush vampires and their slave-owning helpers.
Brave
June 22nd
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1217209/
Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse.
G.I. Joe: Retaliation
June 29th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1583421/
When Cobra spy Zartan has most of the Joes assassinated, the remaining Joes band together to strike back.
The Amazing Spider-Man
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0948470/
Teenager Peter Parker grapples with both human problems and amazing super-human crises.
Ice Age: Continental Drift
July 13th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1667889/
Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Using an iceberg as a ship, they encounter sea creatures and battle pirates as they explore a new world.
The Dark Knight Rises
July 20th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1345836/
Eight years after the events of The Dark Knight, the terrorist leader Bane arrives in Gotham City, pushing it and its police force to their limits, forcing its former hero Batman to resurface after taking the fall for Harvey Dent’s crimes.
Neighborhood Watch
July 27th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1298649/
Suburban dads form a neighborhood watch group to get time away from their families, only to discover a plot to destroy Earth.
Total Recall
August 3rd
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1386703/
As the nation states Euromerica and New Shanghai vie for supremacy, a factory worker (Farrell) begins to suspect that he’s a spy, though he is unaware which side of the fight he’s on.
Warm Bodies
Aug 10th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1588173/
After a zombie becomes involved with the girlfriend of one of his victims, their romance sets in motion a sequence of events that might transform the entire lifeless world.
ParaNorman
Aug 17th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1623288/
A misunderstood boy who can speak with the dead, takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse.
The Apparition
Aug 24th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1433822/
A couple are haunted by a supernatural presence that is unleashed during a college experiment.
Sinister
Aug 24th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1922777/
Found footage helps a true-crime novelist realize how and why a family was murdered in his new home, though his discoveries put his entire family in the path of a supernatural entity.
7500
Aug 31st
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1975159/
Passengers aboard a flight across the Pacific Ocean encounter a supernatural force.
The Possession
Aug 31st
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0431021/
A young girl buys an antique box at a yard sale, unaware that inside the collectible lives a malicious ancient spirit. The girl’s father teams with his ex-wife to find a way to end the curse upon their child.
Resident Evil: Retribution
Sept 14th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1855325/
Alice fights alongside a resistance movement in the continuing battle against the Umbrella Corporation and the undead.
Dredd
Sept 21
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343727/
In a violent, futuristic city where the police have the authority to act as judge, jury and executioner, a cop teams with a trainee to take down a gang that deals the reality-altering drug, SLO-MO.
Hotel Transylvania
Sept 21
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0837562/
Dracula, who operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy discovers the resort and falls for the count’s teen-aged daughter.
Looper
Sept 28th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1276104/
A killer who works for the mob of the future recognizes one of his targets as his future self.
Frankenweenie
Oct 5th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1142977/
Young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences.
Leatherface 3D
Oct 5th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1572315/
A young woman travels to Texas to collect an inheritance; little does she know that an encounter with a chainsaw-wielding killer is part of the reward.
Halloween III
Oct 26th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1502407/
The plot is unknown at this time. Supposedly scary stuff.
Skyfall
Nov 9th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1074638/
Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.
Wreck-It Ralph
Nov 12th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1772341/
The bad-guy character in a classic game who longs to be a hero brings trouble to his entire arcade after sneaking into a new first-person shooter game and unleashing a deadly enemy.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2
Nov 16th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1673434/
After the birth of Renesmee, the Cullens gather other vampire clans in order to protect the child from a false allegation that puts the family in front of the Volturi.
Gravity
Nov 21st
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1454468/
The lone survivor of a space mission to repair the Hubble telescope desperately tries to return to Earth and reunite with her daughter.
Rise of the Guardians
Nov 21st
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1446192/
Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, Jack Frost and the Sandman band together to form a united front against the Bogeyman.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Dec 14th
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0903624/
Bilbo Baggins, a Hobbit, journeys to the Lonely Mountain accompanied by a group of dwarves to reclaim a treasure taken from them by the dragon Smaug.
World War Z
Dec 21st
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816711/
A UN representative, writing a report on the great zombie war, interviews survivors in the wake of World War Z.
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That’s right Noel Clarke, Doctor Who’s Mickey(Ricky) Smith has been cast in J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek 2.
The details of Clarke’s role have not been revealed, all that is know currently is that he will play family man with a wife and young daugter.
Clarke is well known in the UK, he co-stared in the 2006 film Kidulthood and went on to write, direct, and star in its 2008 sequel Adulthood. He Also wrote, directed, produced and starred alongside Emma Roberts in the heist film 4.3.2.1.
Star Trek 2 is slated for release on May 17th, 2013.
Looks like we’re going to have a Smith on the Enterprise. Congratulations Noel!
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Fringe returns to our screens on Friday January 13th at 9/8 Central on Fox. I’m looking forward to new Fringe how about you?
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This is awesome. Doctor Who Composer Extraordinaire Murray Gold plays “I Am The Doctor” on the piano.
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Marvel has a new Blade anime series premiering on G4 on January 13th. The trailer doesn’t really show us much of anything, I can only hope that its better than the horrible Wolverine Anime they show on G4.
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