Nerd News: Doctor Who FEELS, a Goonies poster, S.H.I.E.L.D. on TV and more

Vol. 3, Issue 31

Hullooooo friends! Let's start things off this week with a mashup of Olympic proportions (Thanks, Shaun!)

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You see what I did there? Yeah ... let's move on.

In TV news:

• We might be seeing multiple Doctor Who anniversary specials.
• While we're on the subject, there was a new trailer for series 7 released today. Below is a new promo shot to tide you over until you get through the rest of the TV news.

UGHHHHHH. THE FEELS.

• And, which U.S. landmark is a Weeping Angel? I'm sure you can figure this one out without reading the link.
• Also a possibility: an ABC show based in the Avengers 'verse. (1/2 point to Mark for this link.) Here's another article on the same possible show. (Full credit—and thanks!—to Mark for that second link.) 
• Community's Yvette Nicole Brown (Shirley) thinks the show should have a Muppets episode. Uh, YES.
• Here are some more details on Fringe, season 5.
• Once Upon a Time's Lancelot has been cast.
• Here is some information on Misfits' series 4.
• Deadshot will appear in the third episode of Arrow. (Thanks, Mark.)
• Modern Family's Stella has been recast!
• Ryan Murphy's released the title and details of American Horror Story's season 2.
• Will we see a Battle Royale show? Likely not.
• FX still has hope for that Powers show.

A couple of trailers:

Doctor Who (You just skipped over all the other stuff to get down here, didn't you.)

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Merlin

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This helps kill the time before the next season starts.

Check this out—all (American) Harry Potter chapter illustrations together on one page.

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Can I come over and play in your kids' playscape, J.K. Rowling?

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In movie news:

• Christopher Eccleston has signed on to play the main villain in Thor 2. This makes me excited. (1/2 point to Rebecca!)
• Marvel head Joe Quesada has been taking Marvel's Phase 2 plans.
• Might we see Ant Man before his solo film? (Thanks, Mark.)
• The X-Men: First Class sequel now has an official title.
• The rumored third Hobbit film is officially official now.
• Here are some possible options for the title of said third film.
• Scott Bakula would love to be in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek universe. I'm good with that—I'm one of the (seemingly) few Trek fans that actually liked Enterprise.
• An Independence Day 4 sequel was written, but it was so bad that the writer gave his money back.
• Here are some details on A Good Day to Die Hard.
• Rush Hour 4 is a go.
• Also in the works, a new live-action Marvels of the Universe.
• Steven Spielberg says that there won't be an Indiana Jones 5, and there definitely won't be "weaponized dinosaurs" in Jurassic Park 4.
• Here are a bunch of new Frankenweenie character posters.
• And a "quad" for Looper.
• How did I miss that Michael Douglas is playing Liberace, and Matt Damon his boyfriend?
• Listen to me meow—Super Troopers 2 is coming.
• Lady Gaga has joined the cast of Machete Kills.

A whole slew of trailers/videos:

Cloud Atlas

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The Dark Knight Returns (animated film) (Thanks, Mark.)

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The Expendables 2

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Silent Hill: Revelations 3D (Thanks, Wes!)

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Skyfall

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Taken 2

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Wreck-It Ralph

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Mondo does it again. (This poster will go on sale sometime today—keep a close eye on @MondoNews if you're interested in getting it.)

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These cartoon-ized posters of some classic movies make me want to see them animated.

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From TGG, in video game news:

• Star Wars: The Old Republic is now free to play. (1/2 point to Rebecca for this bit o'news, too.)
• Final Fantasy XIV has been totally reworked with a new story, a new world and a new subtitle. It's now called Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, and it will be released for PS3 later this year.
• The original actors who portrayed Jaws and Drax in the 007 films will reprise their roles in the upcoming 007 Legends. 
• FIFA 13 will put Kinect's voice recognition to use and allow the game's referees to take into account your potty mouth.
• Andrew Lloyd Webber: Sing & Dance for Wii will be released in the UK Sept. 14. As TGG rightly asserts, "I can only imagine what a travesty this will be."
• Here's a new trailer for Dishonored.
• Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition will be cross-platformable, which means that people playing on iOS can play against people on PCs, Androids, etc.
• The new game Dungeonland is a little different than other fantasy RPGs you might have played—in it, another player controls the enemies. Here's some info and a trailer.
• A new indie game Kickstarter aims to fund a nine-game bundle.
• Another new Kickstarter is looking to speed up production of the Oculus Rift VR headset, which has been called "the best VR demo probably the world has ever seen."
• Interested in the upcoming Halo 4 art book? Here's a look at the cover.
• Symbiote Studios is making vinyl toys based on Bethesda characters such as the Dragonborn character from Skyrim. They're available for preorder now for $10 and will be available at QuakeCon later this year.

I ran across one thing for you this week:

• The Expendables 2 tie-in game is now available on the Playstation Network.

Who knew manatees were so good at cosplay?

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Two disparate parts of my nerd nature combine (quite awesomely) in these illustrations.

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Cityscapes are cool, especially when they're fictional.

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In comics and (tabletop) gaming news, from (now official) C&CC coorespondent Mark, a.k.a. The Comics Curmudgeon (TCC):

• Here's a bit of new info on some Marvel NOW! projects.
• And here's even more about the company's planned comics revamp.
• Geek & Sundry/Tabletop-approved games will soon be sold in Target stores.

I am super in love with both of these fan-made Avengers posters.

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Also loving: these wallpapers.

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SCIENCE! And tech news:

• The Mars rover Curiosity will land this weekend. Here's a list of ways you can watch.
• Scientists have found a new solar system that looks an awful lot like ours.
• Neil Degrasse Tyson and Bill Nye have backed a Kickstarter for a new documentary, Fight for Space.
• Apple has applied for patents that would let users control gadgets with Apple products. (Thanks, Wes.)
• Microsoft's new tablet, Surface, is expected to be released this October alongside Windows 8. (Thanks, Wes.)

And finally, I love a lot of these high-fashion outfits based on Disney characters. (I'd be careful if you embiggen—some of these could be considered somewhat NSFW due to the "sheer" nature of a few of the tops.)

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