tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72500428511629743162024-12-19T12:39:05.771+08:00Short Blasts of Nerd NewsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05781143062055902945noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250042851162974316.post-31979239354460184542012-08-17T12:37:00.002+08:002012-08-17T12:40:07.574+08:00

Two of my all-time favorite action stars are back in a big way starting with Expendables 2, which I'm planning to see this weekend, and two upcoming sure-fire blockbusters: Stallone's Bullet to the Head and Schwarzenegger's The Last Stand. Check out the action-packed trailers below:

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At first I thought it was a typo but it was indeed a 1:1 1959 Aston Martin model car. Imagine assembling this. And imagine also the price of this... From uncrate.com: Included in this insane kit are four Aston Martin wire wheels with Dunlop race tires, a "Mota Lita" 15" wood-rimmed Aston Martin steering wheel, a pair of race seats, an aluminum gear knob and lever, a full dashboard, a replica

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Finally, all of geekdom can now collectively breathe a sigh of relief as Joss Whedon is finally confirmed to write and direct Avengers 2.  The only problem... 2015 is still too far away!  But at least we know that our favorite Avengers are in good hands. Source: http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/08/joss-whedon-is-the-writerdirector-for-avengers-2?et_cid=29351659&et_rid=

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I've been gone for a long time since I got so busy with my new work and I've concentrated my efforts on my photoblog, http://pixntoys.blogspot.com (shameless plug!).  But I'm now back and I would just like to say what a wonderful year 2012 has been for us geeks! Two of the biggest comic book movies came out this summer: The Avengers and The Dark Knight Rises. I love both movies even though I

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Finally, the wait is over!  Check out The Avengers official trailer below: Source: http://www.youtube.com/user/MARVEL

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Calling all X-Men fans!  COMICX HUB is inviting you to the X-Men Regenesis Launch Party on Oct. 12th, from 12NN to 12MN at the COMICX HUB Warehouse, Shaw Blvd., Pasig City. Sadly, I won't be available tomorrow since I've got a prior engagement :(  But for those of you who can make it, don't miss out on this special event. Here are just some of the highlights according to the

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The picture above from the official Pixar Web site (http://www.pixar.com/) says it all.  Not only would Steve Jobs be missed for his great accomplishments in technology, but also for his contributions in Pixar. Again, thanks Steve!

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I can't believe how truly sad I am when I learned that Steve Jobs had passed away.  Steve was one of my inspirations when I took on an IT career.  As kids, we were all amazed on how Jobs and Wozniak assembled a personal computer in their garage.  For wide-eyed geeky kids like us, those were the stuff of legends and we dreamed of someday being like them. Steve Jobs is a true

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05781143062055902945noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250042851162974316.post-82265004097927242652011-09-10T07:05:00.001+08:002011-09-10T07:05:59.050+08:00

I'm really looking forward to this latest installment in the M:I franchise and I have a feeling that this would be the best among the four movies.  The first was kinda hard to understand, the second had great action courtesy of John Woo while the third had a great villain in Philip Seymour Hoffman.  This poster depicts a very serious Ethan Hunt in a hoodie with a don't-mess-with-me look

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I'm a big admirer of Jim Lee and I've been following him on Twitter.  If you haven't been following @JimLee, then you better follow him now and you will be rewarded by impressive pencils like the one below: Source: http://twitpic.com/6gszyt

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05781143062055902945noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250042851162974316.post-44222712656472548172011-09-07T12:28:00.001+08:002011-09-07T12:28:15.884+08:00

Capcom sure loves us geeks! Here is the official box art for the upcoming Street Fighter X Tekken.  I'm a big fan of these two fighting franchises and I've been waiting for a long time for them to cross paths.  One year is still a long wait for the release of this sure to be blockbuster hit, but for now I'll be satisfied with these screenshots. Ryu vs. Kazuya! Chun-Li vs. Nina!

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After seeing this upcoming product from Atari, nostalgia comes rushing in.  I remember the good old days when   Atari was king and graphics were simple yet gameplay was addictive and fun. The only thing missing would be the slot where you insert your coins.

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That's right Laurence Fishburne will soon play Perry White, the editor-in-chief of the Daily Planet in the Superman  reboot, Man of Steel.  Casting for the Man of Steel has been solid thus far, with Henry Cavill as Superman, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Kevin Costner and Diane Lane as the Jonathan and Martha Kent and  Russell Crowe and Julia Ormond as Jor-El and Lara,

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After seeing the recently released photographs of Batman vs. Bane in action, I was underwhelmed.  Bane looks like a shadow of his comic self.  Bane here looks like a generic commando thug: Though I won't go so far as to declare that the Bane incarnation in the laughable Batman and Robin movie was better, at least they, somehow, got the costume right.  Well, somehow... I

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05781143062055902945noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250042851162974316.post-84443982938509590312011-08-01T19:15:00.004+08:002011-08-01T19:18:06.055+08:00

I've gotta admit that when I watched the Season Premiere of Alphas, I was a little skeptical.  Here I was watching and thinking to myself that here goes another superhero show of heroes without costumes and another potential Heroes copycat.  But at the end I'm equally thrilled and intrigued and already looking forward to the next episode. Nina Theroux Written by Zak Penn of

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Check out the next set of The Avengers' exclusive concept art from SDCC: Thor SDCC 2011 exclusive concept art poster by Charlie Wen Hawkeye SDCC 2011 exclusive concept art poster by Charlie Wen Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. SDCC 2011 exclusive concept art poster by Andy Park Source: http://marvel.com/news/story/16344/visualizing_the_marvel_cinematic_universe

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Gaze at these wonderful concept arts for the upcoming mega-movie, The Avengers! Black Widow SDCC 2011 exclusive concept art poster by Ryan Meinerding SDCC 2011 Iron Man poster by Ryan Meinerding SDCC 2011 Captain America poster by Ryan Meinerding Source:  http://marvel.com/news/story/16344/visualizing_the_marvel_cinematic_universe

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05781143062055902945noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250042851162974316.post-6181268885687575502011-07-22T21:14:00.004+08:002011-07-22T21:18:29.658+08:00

Just the bags alone for this year's Comic-Con is worth the price of admission.  Maybe someone will sell one of these on eBay and I might get myself one :) Source: http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2011/07/justice-league-among-warner-bros-official-comic-con-bag-designs/

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05781143062055902945noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250042851162974316.post-62422941168276624432011-07-22T21:10:00.005+08:002011-07-22T21:18:54.114+08:00

Check out the teaser poster for Avengers.  It's not much but this will do for now.  We'll all just have to wait for another year... Source: http://marvel.com/avengers_movie/

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05781143062055902945noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250042851162974316.post-54165755678981781852011-07-22T21:08:00.001+08:002011-07-22T21:08:35.267+08:00

First of all, I'm really bummed out that I'm so, so far away and could not attend the biggest geek event of them all -- the Comic-Con!  So I'll just have to attend there vicariously through the different posts and updates from my favorite geek sites. Have a great weekend to everyone, especially those who are attending!

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05781143062055902945noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250042851162974316.post-9145955258759932882011-07-20T17:45:00.000+08:002011-07-20T17:45:04.254+08:00

After seeing Pitch Black I became a Vin Diesel fan instantly.  It's because of his Riddick character that made Pitch Black one of the best SF movies ever.  The Chronicles of Riddick was OK but it didn't outdo Pitch Black.  So seeing this Riddick concept art made me excited all over again.  Vin Diesel shared this concept art via his facebook page and Vin said that director

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05781143062055902945noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250042851162974316.post-32983549666561544182011-07-20T08:22:00.000+08:002011-07-20T08:22:32.319+08:00

Check out this great Captain America art by Adam Kubert! Source: http://marvel.com/news/story/16335/captain_america_rides_harley-davidson

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05781143062055902945noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250042851162974316.post-49342556093655349652011-07-19T13:24:00.003+08:002011-07-19T13:55:44.615+08:00

Aside from the official posters, these are some of the coolest posters for Captain America: The First Avenger brought to us by Mondo.  Just in time for Cap's big movie opening this week, these posters are enough to whet up everyone's appetite for The First Avenger! Source: http://collider.com/captain-america-mondo-posters/103211/

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05781143062055902945noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250042851162974316.post-21425706976714256462011-07-19T05:48:00.002+08:002011-07-19T05:48:44.928+08:00

Here's the official teaser trailer of The Dark Knight Rises which played in front of Harry Potter. I just can't wait till this movie opens in July 20, 2012!  I'm officially geeked out :)

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05781143062055902945noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250042851162974316.post-23765340606316299612011-07-18T17:16:00.001+08:002011-07-18T17:19:19.406+08:00

For those of you who have been dreaming of having your very own Bumblebee, this is your chance!  Chevy is releasing a 2012 Camaro Transformers Special Edition, albeit the non-transforming variety.  For only $31,650 and up, you can have all these (as stated in the official site): Offered on the top two trim levels — 2LT and 2SS — with the RS Appearance Package, the 2012

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