I find this type of ironic humour somewhat tasteful.
Seriously though, there is a difference between art and graffiti kids.
Leonard Nimoy takes you back to the era of special effects before CG
•July 29, 2009 • Leave a CommentI loved this type of stuff when I was a kid …I feel warm and fuzzy:
[1985 Nickelodeon show called “Lights, Camera, Action”]
Spock gives you the rundown on using models and moxie to create blockbuster science fiction sequences, in this 1985 video. It’s a rare look at the era between Star Wars and the rise of CG.
D.J. Caruso to direct ‘Dead Space’ Film!!!
•July 29, 2009 • Leave a CommentMore Science Fiction is a damn good thing!!!
The Electronic Arts hit vidgame “Dead Space” is on course to become a sci-fi/horror film, with “Eagle Eye” helmer D.J. Caruso attached to direct, Variety reports:
The producers, EA and Caruso have been listening to takes from prospective screenwriters, and once they set a writer and EA signs off on a creative direction, they will auction the property to studios. That will likely happen in early September.
The last EA property to follow that course was “Dante’s Inferno” — a journey through the depths of hell; Universal made the deal after a four-studio bidding battle.
“Dead Space” is set in the 26th century in deep space, where an engineer who responds to a distress signal from a mining ship finds the vessel infested with monstrous creatures called Necromorphs. The creatures are human corpses, reanimated by an alien virus.
EA launched the game in 2008 and is working on the second and third installments.
Amount Of Porn You Watch Graph
•July 29, 2009 • Leave a CommentI try to limit the number of government databases I show up on …As well as my exposure to horse penises:
D’Arcy (ex-Pumpkins) calls Q101
•July 29, 2009 • Leave a CommentI LOVE The [original] Smashing Pumpkins, so of course I clicked the link without hesitation: [listen to her unsettlingly curious call]
Last week, D’Arcy Wretzky called me on the Q101 request line. Completely unplanned, unprompted and unexpected.
What you are about to hear is the unedited phone call. Edited versions of this have aired on Q101. Remember that this is merely a phone call; NOT an interview.
Happy decipher-ing!
Sure, D’arcy’s shaken up, but I still think she’s Great!
Comic-Con Cosplay
•July 28, 2009 • Leave a CommentBefore we get started; Is this pornstar Amber Rayne?
That wasn’t a real question; I already know. What I would like to know though, is will I ever find a girl that would dress-up as a ‘Skull Monkey’ for me?
600 more at: MaximumPC
The ISS as it Crosses the Face of the Sun
•July 28, 2009 • Leave a CommentA photographer has captured a stunning photo of the space shuttle Endeavor docked with the International Space Station crossing the face of the sun.
You couldn’t just aim your digital camera at the sky and get results like this. Thierry Legault, who is known for his amazing astronomical imagery, uses specialized solar filters to capture the images. [WiredScience]
Dancing Inmates Are Dangerous
•July 28, 2009 • Leave a CommentIs this wrong? or am I alone in thinking this is fucked up?
To all MJ Fans, Here’s another incarcerated Michael Jackson routine, our second since Thriller. Performed to the public on July 25, 2009.
Spartacus: Blood and Sand at Comic-Con
•July 28, 2009 • Leave a CommentThere was a preview of the brand new Starz Channel original series, Spartacus: Blood and Sand at Comic-Con. The show premieres in January 2010 in the US and stars Scottish actor John Hannah and Lucy Lawless. And it looks pretty good:
Behind the Scences:
Betrayed by his country. Beaten into slavery. Reborn as a warrior. “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” is a graphic and visceral account of Rome’s most famous gladiator.
When he’s separated from the love of his life, Spartacus is forced into the gruesome and bloodthirsty arena, where a grisly death is primetime entertainment. Spartacus must fight for survival, befriend his enemies and play politics in this new world of corruption, violence, sex and fame. He’ll be seduced by power and tormented by vengeance. But his passion will give him the strength to prevail over every obstacle, in this modern and uninhibited tale of death, honor and endurance.
Starring Australian actor, Andy Whitfield (McLeod’s Daughters) as Spartacus, Lucy Lawless (Xena: Warrior Princess) as Lucretia, John Hannah (The Mummy, Four Weddings and A Funeral) as Batiatus and Peter Mensah (300, The Incredible Hulk) as Doctore.
This unique mix of live action, graphic novel effects and brutal battle sequences is set to make “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” an epic television event.
Well this certainly explains the cake encounter.
Voice-actor John DiMaggio aka ‘Bender’ comments on the Futurama recasting
•July 27, 2009 • Leave a CommentIf you’re a fan of Futurama then you already know about Fox‘s idea to recast the voices of Futurama for the upcoming return of the series.
IGN caught up with actor John DiMaggio who plays ‘Bender’ on Futurama to ask him about the controversy, but because they are still negotiating, he’s not able to say a whole lot:
When I asked him what he could say about the situation, DiMaggio first broke into song, singing some famous Elvis Presley lyrics: “Caught in a trap. I can’t walk out! Cause I love you too much, baby!” He then smiled and told me, “In other words, no comment. I really can’t talk about it. All I can say is that Matt [Groening] and David [X. Cohen] have such a wonderful project and I love it dearly – love it to death. And hopefully we’ll be able to work it out. And I think we will. It’s just going to take a little time and that’s about it.”
I mentioned to DiMaggio how tremendous the fan support has been for the actors since the story broke and DiMaggio nodded, saying, “Yeah, the fans have been really wonderful and that’s really great. But you know, that’s just the way it goes. That’s just the way this show business works. And we’ll see what happens. Hopefully… I have a good feeling it’s going to turn out for the best. That’s about it. That’s all I’ve got. That’s all I have to say about that!”
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