Vol. 3, Issue 21
Sorry for the lateness of the issue, friends. I went out last night instead of doing my blogly duties and then ran into some glitches.
First up for you Austinites (or anyone who might be interested in traveling here), some awesome news: Most of the main cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation will be attending Austin Comic Con in October(!!!). (Thanks, Emily!)
In TV news this week:
- Steven Moffat thinks it's good that we have to wait for new Who. This is what I think about that, Steven.
- Here's a first look at The CW's new (Green) Arrow. And a trailer for the show.
- The success of The Hunger Games has led The CW to develop a HG-esque show.
- CBS's Elementary looks kind of meh.
- Dan Harmon is no longer working on Community.
- And that leads us to the terrible news that now, Neil Gaiman will never write a Community scene for Karen Gillan.
- Sanctuary has been cancelled.
- AMC is setting up a Walking Dead zombie escape plan/promo for SDCC.
- Speaking of The Walking Dead, meet Michonne.
- And here's some news on season 2 of American Horror Story.
How adorably dapper are these Doctor Who dinosaurs?
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In movie news:
- Ryan Reynolds is in the running to be the next Highlander.
- Andy Lau has joined Iron Man 3. The movie's budget is also possibly getting a huge boost, thanks to the success of The Avengers.
- Please no: Robert Pattinson is in the running to play Finnick Odair in Catching Fire. While I like Rob fine as Edward Cullen, I just can't see him as Finnick.
- These new The Dark Knight Rises character posters are a bit underwhelming. (Thanks, Wes!)
- Here are four new featurettes for Snow White and the Huntsman. And another, on the dwarves. (Check back Monday for a special post pertaining to SWATH!)
- The Blade Runner sequel will feature a female protagonist.
- In this article, Robert Rodriguez talks Sin City 2 visual style.
- Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy are set to star in a buddy cop film.
- Gary Oldman has joined the Robocop remake.
- Brad Peyton (Journey 2: The Mysterious Island) will direct a film about Lobo, DC Comics' alien bounty hunter. The Rock is in talks to star.
- Rufio (Hook) is getting his own movie.
- Also in the works—an ALF movie. (Thanks, ShezCrafti!)
- G.I. Joe: Retaliation's release has been pushed back nine months.
A whole slew of trailers/clips/etc.:
Prometheus
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Brave
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The Amazing Spider-Man
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Anchorman 2
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The Great Gatsby (Thanks, Wes.)
Total Recall
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Skyfall
Love these minimalist infographics.
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And these pixelated chest illustrations are really great, too.
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I think I might like this poster better than the Mondo one we didn't get.
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SCIENCE! And tech news:
- Can the Enterprise really be built?
- Scrat (Ice Age) really existed! (Thanks, Colt!)
- Newcastle University is using video games to help stroke patients with their rehab. (Thanks, Wes.)
Need to get some of this geeky paper for every gift wrapping event in the future.
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How cool: Make Star Wars toys out of floppy disks and office supplies! (Thanks, Mariel!)
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This is a statement on the inherent nature of alcohol, isn't it.
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From TGG:
- In case you were keeping tabs, here's a list of all of the game titles that were supposed to have been released this year, but have been moved back to 2013.
- The Mass Effect "Extended Cut" DLC will feature Admiral Hackett and Edi.
- Here's a new trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man tie-in game.
- Mark Hamill is returning to voice the Joker.
- Some more info on the Harley Quinn DLC, which will be released next week.
- Here's a trailer for and some info on the new James Bond game, 007 Legends. It releases Oct. 16.
- And another trailer for Lego Batman.
- And one for Marvel Heroes, Marvel's new free MMO.
- Check out this funny R2-D2 mod for Grand Theft Auto IV.
- Borderlands 2's special editions have been revealed, and here's a look at the normal box art.
- If you're a fan of Street Fighter, you'll want this 25th anniversary collector's set.
- Activision and Bungie are working on a new 4-title series code-named Destiny.
- Take your love of WoW IRL with this new Monopoly edition.
- The Elder Scrolls Online will be a 100% solo game.
- There's a new Facebook Game of Thrones game in the works.
- This could get dangerous: Kung-Fu Superstar is a completely motion-controlled martial arts game.
- Here's a trailer for the new puzzle game Quantum Conundrum.
I also found an interesting bit of news:
- Diablo III has a secret level ... called Whimsyshire.
With all of this Marvel love going on, I must remember to throw a bone to DC every now and again. And with posters like these, it's easy!
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And finally, this stunningly edited fan video (albeit with bootlegged footage, I think?) will give your day a sense of greatness. (Thanks, Amanda!)

Good issue, Chief. And thanks for giving Emily's news item a special place of honor at the very top of the post. Now I'll never hear the end of it.
ReplyDeleteHaha, sorry?
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Star Wars toys out of office supplies = awesome way to waste time at work;)
ReplyDeleteYes! I just need to find some floppy disks. I want one of those little Millennium Falcon!
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ReplyDeleteBANGARANG!
Delete*is it bad that a movie i was not originally interested in (swath) starring someone i dislike watching (kstew) looks so much better to me than a show i was originally excited about (elementary) staring someone i really like (lu.lu)....
ReplyDelete*i concur with mariel... rufi-ooooooooo
*also i have a new house rule about princesses not putting their weapons on the table (dear brave BE OUT ALREADY!!!)
*best wrapping paper. ever.
*mark hamill as the joker is always great news. i wish he was coming back for the lego game.
*i think that might be my new favorite hp video.
I've been fighting my growing want to see SWATH since I saw the first preview. ;)
Deleteexactly! it's not that i don't want to see it... i don't even want to want to see it. but now i'm kinda excited... it makes me feel icky. damn you kstew you make things lame and embarrassing.
DeleteArgh, too much to comment on again!
ReplyDeleteFirst - Highlander? Really? Not keen on that idea - also, what is Highlander with that queen song?! Also Rufio? Really? I think I'll just rewatch Hook (again)
I am however stupidly excited about Total Recall, I think it looks great and I'm ready to like Colin again (I loved him in Minority Report... why did he have to be in Daredevil?!)
I geeked out a little about the star trek cast being at a Comic Con lol, I used to love that show. Patrick Stewart did a speech at my graduation (on screen, he couldn't be there on our day, boo) and it was the best part of my degree haha.
I can not wait for Borderlands 2! Also that puzzle game looks intersting too, kind of Portally...
Talking of Portal - have you seen this?!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4drucg1A6Xk&feature=related
Have you seen Fright Night? Colin is excellent in that movie, and it's a hoot all-around.
DeleteI'm super excited at the possibility of seeing all of them in one place. I grew up on TNG ... it was a huge influence on my little nerdy self (as proven by my tattoo).
And yes, that Portal video is awesome! :)
Yeah i loved fright night too, he earned back a bit of love with that.
DeleteI grew up on it too and deep space nine :)
Uh, awesome. We really are destined to be BFFs. ;)
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