Star Wars news...

So according to the UK newspaper, The Express, it was said with on of Disney's sources that they plan to bring back Vader in the new trilogy. Call me crazy, but wasn't he burned into ashes at the end of Return of the Jedi? Oh yeah that's right, he was.

Box Office Results...

The only movie that matters this weekend, Skyfall, earns number 1 spot with a 88 million opening domestically. Pushing the world wide total gross to over 500 million. Which means that within this month, it'll surpass the current highest grossing Bond film, Casino Royale, which grossed 594 million world wide back in '06.

Quick Director News...

Mathew Vaughn will indeed not be the new director of the new Star Wars film. Speculation and rumors grew as Vaughn dropped out of both his new X-Men film and his Kick Ass sequel. But now we know for what. For Mark Millars comic book film adaption of his comic, Secret Service.

Nerd question of the week...

Who is your favorite fictional character of all time?

Breaking Star Wars News...

I assure you this blog isn't turning into a solely Star Wars blog, it's just...well in the nerd world, that's really big topic.

So having said , guess who contradicted himself in the news today? Harrison Ford. Han Solo himself said he would love to be coming back, and is very interested in playing his first huge role once again. I say he contradicted himself because not only but barley a year ago this same man said he would never play Han Solo again, by choice. But he would though be interested in once again playing the iconic Deckard in Blade Runner once again, which now may also be a possibility. Anyhow, Ford along with Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher also have expressed interest in coming back to this larger then life series.

While the cast is being worked out, so is behind the camera talent. Mathew Vaughn, director of such films like Kick-Ass, and X-Men First Class, is rumored to be the future director of Star Wars Episode 7. He recently dropped out of directing the sequels to both of the films listed above, and many believe Star Wars is the reason why. A writer has yet to be announced or rumored. Stay tuned...

Star Wars Episode 7: A New Dawn?...

In an apparent leaked email from an insider at LucasFilm an apparent title for the new film has been released as well as two different emails about the details of the two new Star Wars trilogies . Look below for the two quoted emails.

"The movies I told you about are indeed the primary focus. Luke Skywalker is a primary focus, as are many of the original trilogy cast," the email read. "I never explained to you that they were being rewritten from previously secret drafts from way back during the making of the original trilogy. You will see a tone more in line with the original trilogy, and specifically featuring that cast, if everything shakes out as intended. Which it will, I promise you."
"Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, C-3PO and R2-D2 are I am assured to feature prominently in the new trilogy, as was always the idea. Apparently some have already been approached. Quite a while back too to my understanding. Hamill is a certainty."
According to Lucas the reason for not producing these two trilogies is that technology wasn't quite there.

Stay tuned for more news up dates on ye olde Star Wars.

Nerd Rage on Presidential Debate...

Nerd icon Joss Whedon, writer/director/creator of such television shows and films like, The Cabin in the Woods, The Avengers, Firefly, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Has a few words on this years presidential race, enjoy by watching the video below...



Whedon on Romney

^this is the video's link.

Star Wars News Update and Personal Opinion...

The world of nerdism and americas film backbone was shifted and nearly broken as the internet was bombarded with activity towards the new future of Star Wars. If you're reading this, you know what has gone down. Ye olde George Lucas has sold his previously (for about 35 years) 100% owned by himself, company Lucasfilm LTD to Walt Disney. Yes this is indeed huge news, even more interesting he sold it for about 4.05 Billion dollars. More importantly than money, is the future of the franchise, which was clearly Lucas’s concern as well. He was quoted saying that he’d like the series to carry on to a new generation of filmmakers, it clearly makes him proud of what he has created. Kathleen Kennedy, who was appointed co-chairman and CEO of Lucasfilm earlier this year , is now “in charge” of producing the new Star Wars films. Lucas, Kennedy and Disney have all stated there is indeed a “Star Wars 7” to be released in 2015. It will apparently be part of a new trilogy , in which the sequels to “7” will be released periodically over the course of 5 years after. It seems as if there is to be no cap on the series any more. For better or worse we will indeed be seeing more Star Wars. Logically almost all the fanboys rose in rage at the news of Disney  owning their childhood as well as the fact that there is to be a new trilogy. I’m torn. I’ll start with my nerd rage opinion first. We fanboys are still in recovering from Episode 1 and Episode 2, I understand that Episode was indeed a pretty great film, and I may go as far to say I like it more The Return of the Jedi. I’m sorry, just not a good follow up to one of the best Sci-Fi films ever, The Empire Strikes Back. Anyhow, why would we want more films to tarnish what we love even more? If the new trilogy is bad we will have lost our ground in the battle against those Lord of the Rings fanboy freaks, as well as those Kilingon loving Trekkies. But, there is a valid argument against what i just said. I believe more in what I’m about to say, I think creating a new trilogy is a good idea. Which can also be done very right and frankly i think it will be. Star Wars is timeless, it is more than a series of films, it is the basis for all sci-fi sagas, film or any sort of entertainment. If they do this, continue this series, Star Wars will never die. Which is something that none of us want. It won’t happen now. I think the way they should approach this is creating an entirely new, un related to the previous characters of the other films. They should create new characters, a new story , only moderately related to the characters, minor characters, or maybe the droids. It should take place, chronologically after Jedi, but a good time after the fact. Create new villains, a new character story arc. Maybe so those who love the original trilogy, can watch a Star Wars where they don’t know the outcome of over 50% of the characters. You cannot say that this wouldn't be fun. Add good actors, a good script from a good new screenwriter , and a great director (Paul Thomas Anderson? He said he wants to make big budget films, now is his chance,). Some good can come out of this. Luckily Disney said they are not going to adapt any of the novel’s or comic book’s stories. But in bad news, there is a rumor that Hamil was told 7, 8, and 9 are going to follow Skywalker between ages 30 -40, but will not have Hamil playing Luke. Yeash... I don’t know about that. It’s possible all of this will burn Star Wars to the ground, or raise it for more generations to come......I swear though if they mess this up.

Sci-fi Nerd Debate...

VS.

To settle an argument between several geeks, I need everyone who sees this article to leave a comment voting for either Halo or Star Wars. The story, the lore , the entertainment value. What is better, what is more original, what in the world is more timeless ? 

1st Vote: Star Wars 

Make sure to vote !

Breaking News: Disney purchases Lucasfilm LTD...

In a recent business deal between Lucasfilm owner/ founder George Lucas and Walt Disney, Lucas sold his company to Disney for, 4.05 Million dollars. With almost half served in cash. Lucas shocked all his fans earlier this year when he retired from the head of his cooperation (but still owning 100% of it), and giving the throne to friend and producer Kathleen Kennedy. Kennedy is still CEO, but not under different command. If this is blowing your mind, and upsetting you stop now. Because what your about to read may make you hit your computer.

A new Star Wars film is slated for release in 2015...

He expressed his interest in remaining a creative consultant on any new creations such as film and television. But expressed more interest in saying that he'd like to see the Star Wars series handed down to a younger generation of filmmakers. I know this may be a lot to take in. His most quoted line was the one below, what will now become of the most original, inventive, amazing saga of all time?

"For the past 35 years, one of my greatest pleasures has been to see Star Wars passed from one generation to the next,” said George Lucas.

Elysium is coming...

From the director of the cult sci-fi instant classic, District 9. Neil Blomkamp, is back with yet another original science fiction screenplay and to be be directed by himself as well. No official trailers have premiered  but the surfacing of the online and viral advertising has begun, similar to that of what District 9 did before it's theatrical release. Elysium is set to be released on August 9th of 2013.

Link to first viral advertising website for Elysium -

Iron Man 3 Premier Trailer...

Iron Man is back in a seemingly darker, edgier sequel to the Iron Man franchise that takes place after the events of this years blockbuster hit, The Avengers. Check out the first trailer below.

Iron Man 3 Premier Trailer

The Walking Dead Season 3, Episode 2 Review...

(Spoilers Ahead)

A machete to the face as the Ricktator Ship rumbles on, Herschel stumbles back to life, Carl mans up again and kills some Walkers, Maggie accepts everyone's impending doom, Beth continues to cry, T-Dog and Darrell assist Rick in owning some Walkers, the prisoners (3 of 5) get killed and one only dies from being eaten alive, Lori is continuing to feel guilty, Andrea and Michonne are  no where to be seen, Carol has herself a little science experiment, and Glenn unfortunately is yet to do really much of anything. Now this episode was no where near as well written, acted, or directed as last weeks. But boy does it still deliver more then most other episodes in the series. Once again pushing the limits of violence on TV, and once again making those 16 year old fan boys cheer with joy as Rick terminates and does what needs to be done. A peculiar difference with this episode is, that it only focuses on Rick and the group, leaving the other subplot concerning Andrea and Michonne , and the impending return of Merle and the arrival of The Governor. But from the looks of the next episode it may exclude on the Rick and the group main plot, for better or worse. After all this, I with the rest of the world have some burning questions. What or who was watching Carol, what will Darrell do when he sees his long lost brother, just how serious or evil is Rick really becoming, will Glenn do anything at all any time soon, who is dying next, how pissed is Merle, how much will The Governor screw up, will Rick and Lori make up or are they done for ever, how will Carl continue to deal with apparent puberty, what will the remaining prisoners do with their life's, who is in that helicopter!, and gnarly violent is this show gonna push it. Tune in next Sunday at 9/8c for next episode of, The Walking Dead.

This Month's Film Yay or Nay...

Yay: The Sci-fi epic, Cloud Atlas starring Tom Hanks and Jim Broadbent , and from the visionary film makers who brought you The Matrix Trilogy and Run Rola Run. To be released October 26th.

Cloud Atlas Trailer

Nay: A crime "thriller", for some reason staring Tyler Perry, Madea the mad black women, as a gun toting, pissed off cop trying to act serious and kill a for some reason, completely hairless Mathew Fox, the star of Lost. No thanks....no thanks.

Alex Cross Trailer

This Week in Comics...

New this week in comics hold four big releases:

1. Hawkeye (#3) by Matt Fraction

2. Before Watchmen: Minutemen (#4 of 6) by Darwyn Cooke

3. A-Babies vs. X-Babies (#1) by Skottie Young

4. The Walking Dead (#103) by Robert Kirkman

The Saints are not marching in...

A few weeks ago, according to The Walking Dead and and The Boondock Saints star Norman Reedus, he said that him and his on screen brother Sean Patrick Flanery were going to meet Boondock director Troy Duffy to discuss the "upcoming" Saints 3 film. But apparently, Reedus's new tweets say otherwise .

"no part three. sorry guys

— norman reedus (@wwwbigbaldhead) September 15, 2012"

 "we were under the impression too. it’s all good. we wish him luck.

— norman reedus (@wwwbigbaldhead) September 15, 2012"

So this doesn't mean that there won't ever be a third installment....just not anytime soon. The violent/Irish part of me is now crushed.

Source: Geeksofdoom.com

Seven Psychopaths Review...

A great movie, about someone failing to write a movie. Seven Psychopaths, written and directed by In Bruges director Martin McDoughal and  staring a party of amazing actors and assorted talents is a genre jumping crime film, that similar to Tarantino's work, actually works. With plenty of swearing, dismembering , and exploding heads, there is also a very good feeling of heart, and intelligence. And ultimately  personally, a very easy film to relate to. Anyone who is an aspiring writer/filmmaker will concur. This movie is by no means for everyone  hell I'm not sure if it's for anyone but me, but I like it so much that I am indeed recommending it to you. By all means watch this, but do not expect any specific genre, for which is it's trademark is to throw you through a genre storm, ranging from hilarity to tear jerker, to 14 year old boy violence. With Christopher Walken, Woody Harrelson, Colin Farrell, and Sam Rockwell all at the top of their game and this as one of my favorite films of the year, it ultimately, is a 8/10.

The 12 Horror films you must watch before Halloween...

1. The Cabin in the Woods- A hilarious, original, creepy, and nerd lover's homage dream to the horror genre.

2. John Carpenter's The Thing- The most gruesome/violent, and real looking sci-fi horror films, ever.

3.  George Romero's Night of the Living Dead- The original zombie horror classic that started it all.

4. Alien- Like The Thing, it mixes original sci-fi, with claustrophobic horror, almost perfectly.

5. Evil Dead 2- A comically violent, disturbing, and scary treat for aspiring independent film makers.

6. John Carpenter's Halloween- The inspiration of slasher films, right next to Psycho  this horrifying independent slasher, is in an inspiration

7. 28 Days Later- An original take on the "zombie" genre, and a whole new face to realistic horror.

8. Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm St.-  Simply, it really does make you afraid to ever sleep again.

9. The Evil Dead- Is it funny, no one really knows, is it violent, extremely, is it an awesomely low budget horror movie that is creepy as hell? Oh yes.

10.George Romero's Dawn of the Dead- As one of the best sequels of all time, George Romero, proves he is the master.

11. Paranormal Activity- Some people say it doesn't scare them. I don't believe them.

12. Dawn of the Dead (2004)- An action packed, stylized, zombie thriller. Not too scary...but running zombies?  That's scary.

Sinister Review...

A horror movie thats 75% good, and only 20% scary, and 15% god awful horror movie cliches. A mathematical break down of Ethan Hawke's new fright flick from the producers of Paranormal Activity and Insidious. Now-a days it is very hard to make an original horror film, let alone original film in general. This movie, i'm still not quite sure weather or not it is (the actual story). But I do know, that the style of film making, for the most part, was inventively refreshing. Though unfortunately, the cliches cannot be scared away from the film. It does indeed suffer from a god awful last 15 minutes, a awfully stupid main character (but appears to be highly intelligent), and a few failed attempts at scaring me. Luckily though, and oddly enough, there wasn't that many attempts. Which was the best part of the film. The Cabin in the Woods, a "horror" film released earlier this year, and one of the best movies to be released this year, was a horror movie, that wasn't trying to scare, and it worked. Sinister, is no where near as good, or original, or intriguing as Cabin, but it seems to follow, almost, in it's foot steps. Which for the first hour and 15 minutes, really works for it. Ultimately, a 7/10.

The Walking Dead Season 3 premiere review ...

The Walking Dead has set the tone for season 3. Riveting, relentless, unpredictable, non stop, violent, cold, and terrifying. Rick and his group, now seemingly learned how to work together, after surviving the winter, have found a new safe haven, the prison. As they take it by force throughout the episode  with a massacre or relentless violence, we slowly learn how each character has changed. Lori became more concerned about her family for obvious reasons, Rick is now the Rictator, Glenn and Maggie are a tag team in love, Herschel looking like Moses himself has "stumbled" across a handicap, Carl is becoming more his fathers son, T-Dog has gained some serious brute force killing power, Carol has stopped crying and apparently taken a fancy to Darrel, Darrel has became Tonto to Rick's Lone Ranger, and Herschel's other daughter has learned to sing.  Meanwhile, newly introduced (finally) Michonne impressively shows off her sword skills and aids to a seemingly half dead Andrea. A lot has happened for one episode, and alot has been lost (like a leg). Stay tuned next Sunday at 9/8c on AMC for the next episode of, The Walking Dead.

Nerd Television returns...

Season 3 of The Walking Dead returns Sunday, October 14th at 9/8c. Feel free to comment on who you think will die next!

Experience one of the best Sci Fi films of the year, Looper...

Looper Sequence

A clip of the film, Gordon-Levitt v. Willis.

Ridley, you sly dog...

Oh Ridley Scott, why must you chose to ruin one of my favorite sci fi films of all time? Please do not make a follow up to BLADE RUNNER, and please do not have it intertwine with one of my other favorite sci fi films ALIEN....they don't mix McDonald's and Burger King do they? No, don't cross the streams man. N4_L.

For on the first blog, let there be news of movie reviews...

For the first blog, I will start simple by saying that tomorrow night, I will be posting a review for the new Scott Dickerson/Ethan Hawke horror film, and on Saturday, October 13th around midnight, I will be posting a review for Ben Affleck's new film, Argo. Stay tuned for other nerd-Socially awkward posts from here on out! N4_L.