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Watch Studio Ghibli’s ‘Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo’ Short Film
This short film was commissioned by Hideaki Anno for The Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo in 2012 as part of a special Tokusatsu exhibition. The film is directed by Shinji Higuchi and marks the first time that Studio Ghibli produced a live action film: Read more… Deadly Premonition: Director’s Cut Prepares To Relaunch With Launch Trailer
Posted by Bob Muir on Apr 25, 2013 in Videogames
Grab a cup of coffee, because Deadly Premonition is just about out on PS3. Originally released as Red Seeds Profile in Japan on both Xbox 360 and PS3, only the 360 version made it out to America thanks to Ignition Entertainment. But now Aksys is bringing the PS3-only Deadly Premonition: Director’s Cut out in America on April 30! Read more… Aaron Swartz Documentary: The Internet’s Own Boy
Posted by Michael Pinto on Apr 24, 2013 in Tech
Normally I tend to tune out at the mere word “Kickstarter” but this film project looks interesting and worthy: “Currently titled “The Internet’s Own Boy,” the new film by Brian Knappenberger, director of “We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists,” follows internet activist and programming pioneer Aaron Swartz from his teenage emergence on the internet scene and involvement in RSS and Reddit, to his increased interest in political advocacy and the controversial actions he allegedly took in downloading nearly four million academic articles from the online service JSTOR. The film explores Aaron’s arrest, the prosecution’s tactics in bringing the case to trial through the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, the CFAA, and the impact a seemingly small hacking gesture had on Aaron’s life and the future of information access on the internet.” Read more… Why Android is the Best Thing to Happen to Apple
Posted by Michael Pinto on Apr 24, 2013 in Tech
On Hacker News I came across this amazing vintage Steve Jobs quote: “The Mac user interface was a 10-year monopoly,” says Jobs. “Who ended up running the company? Sales guys. At the critical juncture in the late ’80s, when they should have gone for market share, they went for profits. They made obscene profits for several years. And their products became mediocre. And then their monopoly ended with Windows 95. They behaved like a monopoly, and it came back to bite them, which always happens.” Read more… Pizza Hut App Comes To Xbox 360
Posted by Bob Muir on Apr 24, 2013 in Videogames
Consider this a combination of a PSA and a weird interest story. Apparently due to popular demand (I know, I’m surprised too), Microsoft and Pizza Hut have made a Pizza Hut app for Xbox 360. Yes, that’s right, instead of going on any number of other devices, you can use your Xbox 360 to order pizza. Of course there is prominent Kinect support, and you can have it automatically tell your Facebook friends what you’re eating for dinner. This is a real thing that’s happening. Read more… Ratchet & Clank Get Animated In A Feature-Length Film
Insomniac’s Ratchet & Clank franchise has been a beautiful cartoony series of games for a while now. So as news breaks that there is a Ratchet & Clank movie in the works, I’d like to say that I’m completely surprised, but really, it makes sense. Insomniac has some established, likable characters, and considering how the game already looks like a cartoon, this isn’t too much of a stretch. The only surprise is that this will be theatrically released instead of just releasing direct-to-DVD. The Lesson of Apple: Exciting isn’t a Good Thing
Posted by Michael Pinto on Apr 23, 2013 in Tech
Being a tech nerd I recently came across this terrified plea on Hacker News: “There hasn’t been much excitement or rumors about what Apple will do next. Is the next version of iPhone really all that exciting anymore? What do you think Apple will do to stay current; or would you think that with the lose of Steve Jobs, Apple will expire? There’s the iWatch speculation/rumor, but is this all that interesting? What is so exciting about an iPhone on your wrist? Or do you think Apple is developing some cool device using graphene? A watch that could unfold into an iPhone then further unfold into an tablet would be amazing. But, I don’t feel like Apple will be pulling this rabbit out of their hat. What do you think?” Read more… Konami Bundles Metal Gear Solid Into New Collection
Posted by Bob Muir on Apr 23, 2013 in Videogames
Think you’re up-to-date on your Metal Gear Solid collection? You’ve got the original copies, the improved rereleases, the Essentials collection, and the HD collection? Well prepare to feel incomplete, because now there’s a new collection! But if you’ve never played a game in the series before, this is the one to get, because it covers pretty much every major game in the series! Read more… Star Trek Into Darkness Preview Puts Spock In A Bad Situation
Some of you may have seen this clip from Star Trek Into Darkness if you saw the IMAX prologue released with The Hobbit, but for many of you this will be new. There’s stuff going down on a planet with a volcano, and the young Captain Kirk must grapple with the Prime Directive as he makes a decision. Of course, there’s no resolution in this clip, but that’s why you’re going to go see the movie on May 17, 2013, right? Consider this another little morsel to tease your appetite. Read more… Kotobukiya’s ARTFX Man of Steel Up for Pre-Orders
Posted by Ben Huber on Apr 22, 2013 in Hobbies and Collections
Are you feeling the excitement for Man of Steel? That recent trailer ignited something deep within you? Well if so, I have just the figure for you: Kotobukiya has put up their ARTFX version of the Man of Steel himself for pre-order. It’ll be arriving in August and runs $119.99. Check out the detail on that suit! The cloth cape is also poseable so you can make it look like Superman just dove into battle. Check out some more images below, and if you’re interested in pre-ordering it, you can do that at Kotobukiya’s US shop page. Read more… The Evil Within, New Horror Game From Shinji Mikami
Posted by Ben Huber on Apr 22, 2013 in Videogames
Shinji Mikami wants to go out with a bang. He says things like “this will be my last game.” Don’t worry! He just wants to move into a more management-style and producer position. He’ll still be helping to make games – so quit your whining, internet. Anyway, the game is called The Evil Within, and it’s being published by Bethesda. It looks pretty cool, but this announcement trailer looks to be all live-action. I’m interested in seeing video footage of the actual game soon. Still, it sets the tone pretty well, and even Hideki Kamiya said he wet his pants from being so scared. Read more… Amazon Studios Puts 14 Pilots Online
Posted by Ben Huber on Apr 21, 2013 in Television
It looks like even Amazon isn’t sure what show they want to make into a full series, because they’re leaving it up to viewers online! Amazon Studios has put up the first 14 TV series pilots on their site for your perusal. Most notable will probably be the Zombieland TV series, as well as a series based on The Onion. Let’s just say though… this Zombieland series looks pretty poor. Given the rush this was made on though, it’s not particularly surprising. Hopefully there will be one or two standout series in the pile of 14 – I haven’t dug into them yet. Check out the full list here. Read more… Little Witch Academia Available for Free on Youtube
Posted by Ben Huber on Apr 21, 2013 in Anime
Many people have been sadden that popular animation studio GAINAX has become an empty shell of its once impressive stature. What many might not know is that GAINAX legendary, Hiroyuki Imaishi, the director of Gurren Lagann and Panty & Stocking, character designer on FLCL, as well as a multitude of other projects, has formed his own studio. Studio Trigger was founded by Imaishi along with Masahiko Ohtsuka. Yoh Yoshinari is also working there, and their project for Anime Mirai, a government job booster program, has finally arrived on YouTube, fully subbed and completely free. I have high hopes for Trigger, and Little Witch Academia is a beautiful omen for the future. Trigger is currently working on a new anime series that will air sometime later this year. Read more… Power Glove Oven Mitt: Yes, It’s Real
Posted by Ben Huber on Apr 20, 2013 in Fandom, Videogames
I hereby promise to not make any Powergloves jokes in regards to the famous movie line from The Wizard. I won’t do it, no sir. It cheap and easy humor. And you deserve better than that, fine readers. Fangamer has been putting quality game-related merchandise for a while now. It’s satisfyingly nerdy while not obnoxiously screaming “VIDEOGAMES,” and I love that. Their latest product is an oven mitt fashioned to look like the classic Nintendo peripheral, the Power Glove. It’s functional and fun! You can pick it up here for $15.00 and check out Fangamer’s other awesome stuff while you’re there. Read more… Patton Oswalt’s Star Wars Filibuster
Patton Oswalt is a wonderful, fantastic dude. He’s able to be both funny and articulate, and he made a guest appearance on Parks and Recreation, filibustering the City Council… By reciting his entire plan for the next Star Wars movie, as well as the trilogy as a whole. It starts off pretty solid, and then it gets amazing. I won’t spoil it too much, but lets just say Tony Stark is involved. It’s good stuff. Check out all 8 minutes of his plot below in the video. Read more… Blood Dragon: The Cyber War Fan Film
Posted by Ben Huber on Apr 19, 2013 in Videogames
What do you do when you want to make a fan-film for Ubisoft’s upcoming Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon downloadable game? You contact them and get their official support. And then you make an awesome, neon, laser-filled tribute to the 80s and video games. Corridor Digital has put together a great short film that features Commader Lightning Bolt and his Android companion battling a CYBER VIRUS. There’s lots of guns, lasers, swords, and screaming. Check out the video below the jump, and keep an eye out for an of Corridor’s other great stuff. Read more… AMC Teams Up With Joseph Kosinski for New Sci-Fi TV Show
Posted by Ben Huber on Apr 19, 2013 in Television
With the runaway success of the Walking Dead, AMC has been struggling to find another show to pair with it. Typically, the show immediately following TWD is The Talking Dead, which is thoroughly uninteresting to me, but apparently loved by millions if the ratings are anything to go by. So: AMC has teamed up with Tron: Legacy and Oblivion director Joseph Kosinski and the Pacific Rim scribe (Travis Beachman) to create a new sci-fi show that they hope will reach the same heights. We don’t have many details on the moment, but AMC is pitching it as “Blade Runner meets Battlestar Galactica.” Read more… R.I.P.D. Trailer Has Jeff Bridges Shooting At Ghoulies
Posted by Bob Muir on Apr 18, 2013 in Cinema, Comic Books
On July 19, Universal will release their movie adaptation of the comic R.I.P.D., a story about an afterlife police force. Ryan Reynolds plays a man who has just died and is assigned to the Rest In Peace Department, an organization that makes sure dead things stay dead and don’t interfere with the living world. To this end, he’s teamed up with Jeff Bridges to help him learn the ropes. Nintendo Announces New 3DS Zelda, New Yoshi’s Island, And More
Posted by Bob Muir on Apr 18, 2013 in Videogames
Nintendo just released their latest Nintendo Direct, their online press conference to the masses that’s full of new information from the normally tight-lipped company. As usual, it’s full of charming new titles, awkward yet endearing executives talking, and a few surprises. Let’s run down the big announcements, most of which are centered on 3DS. Read more… Latest Man Of Steel Trailer Looks Amazing
Posted by Bob Muir on Apr 17, 2013 in Cinema, Comic Books
As much as I wanted to remain cautiously optimistic, bordering on disbelieving, of Man of Steel, this new trailer has won me over. Sure, I’m still not confident in Zack Snyder’s ability to direct, and I’m not the biggest Superman fan, but now I’m immensely interested in what this movie may do with Superman. And though it was in the first trailer, that shot of Superman taking off still gives me chills. Watch it now! Read more… Mod Puts 18 Videogame Consoles In One Box
Posted by Bob Muir on Apr 17, 2013 in Videogames
Do you own a bunch of retro videogame consoles but can’t decide which to hook up to your TV? Why not plug them all in? That’s what the modder Bacteria decided to do, putting 15 consoles with the ability to play 18 consoles worth of games inside of a single box. He hid away the memory cards and made a franken-controller that uses overlays and modded NES cartridges to add specific functionality. Read more… A Dramatic Spiderman Reading by the Late Nick Pollotta
Posted by Michael Pinto on Apr 16, 2013 in Comic Books, Fandom
Sadly on April 12th science fiction humorist Nick Pollotta passed away after a battle with cancer. In addition to his writing Nick also had a background of doing standup comedy and was active in fandom going back to the 80s — above is a video of him performing a dramatic reading of the old Spiderman theme song. Castle Of Illusion Getting HD Remake This Summer
Posted by Bob Muir on Apr 16, 2013 in Videogames
First Ducktales (NES) was announced to have an HD remake in the works, and now Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (Genesis) is getting an HD remake! Unlike Ducktales, which is being made by WayForward Technologies for Capcom, Castle of Illusion is being remade by Sega Studios Australia. Read more… General Zod Teases Man Of Steel Via Garbled Video
Posted by Bob Muir on Apr 16, 2013 in Cinema, Comic Books
Though this ad for Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel is a “viral” video, it requires some suspension of disbelief. The idea is that General Zod is trying to contact our world to turn over Superman, or get Superman to turn over himself. Normally, I’d think this would be done on TV, and this ad was shown during the MTV Movie Awards. But it premiered online first, and this video is on YouTube. So I suppose I’m expected to believe that General Zod recorded this with the intent to put it online, where people might see it. Read more… |
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