SDCC 2011: The Avengers Exclusive Concept Art Set 2

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

SDCC 2011: The Avengers Exclusive Concept Art Set 1

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

SDCC 2011: Official Comic-Con Bags

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/

SDCC 2011: Avengers Teaser Poster

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/

San Diego Comic-Con International 2011

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!

Riddick Concept Art

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 David Twohy gave this to him as a present.  So the only question now is when will they start producing Riddick and how long are we going to wait?  Hopefully not too long.

Source: http://www.movieweb.com/news/riddick-concept-art-photo

Captain America rides a Harley-Davidson by Adam Kubert

Check out this great Captain America art by Adam Kubert!

Source: http://marvel.com/news/story/16335/captain_america_rides_harley-davidson

Six Awesome Captain America: The First Avenger Posters by Mondo

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/

The Dark Knight Rises Teaser Trailer

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 :)

2012 Chevy Camaro Transformers Special Edition

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 Transformers edition only improves upon the already immensely popular 2010 Transformers Special Edition. The 2012 Transformers look starts with a stripe design consistent with the actual Transformers: Dark of the Moon Bumblebee model: Rally Yellow exterior paint with exclusive carbon-fiber weave rally stripes that travel on each side of the hood bulge, upper horizontal front fascia surface, roof, decklid and spoiler. The Autobot® shield is incorporated throughout the design, including on the center caps of the 20" black-painted wheels(2) and embroidered into the headrests.

Sounds good, isn't it?  Me, I'm considering to get one once they've incorporated the transforming feature :)

Sources:
http://uncrate.com/stuff/transformers-special-edition-camaro/
http://www.chevrolet.com/experience/

Latest Shot of Karl Urban as Judge Dredd

There are just some movies that you would rather forget.  Sylvester Stallone's Judge Dredd falls into this category.     This is sad since Judge Dredd is one of the great comics characters that deserved a better movie treatment.  Fortunately, a new version of a Judge Dredd movie is on the way, called simply Dredd.

Starring Karl Urban, a geek-friendly actor who starred as Bones McCoy in the latest Star Trek incarnation, Eomer in the LOTR Trilogy, John Grimm in Doom, Vaako in The Chronicles of Riddick, Ghost in Pathfinder and William Cooper in R.E.D.  Hopefully, this new adaptation would be enough to rid of the bad taste brought about by Stallone's earlier version.

Source: http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/07/16/nice-new-shot-of-karl-urban-as-judge-dredd/

An iPhone case with a slide out bottle opener? Check!

This has got to be one of the most simple yet unique products that I've ever seen --  an iPhone protective case with a slide out bottle opener.  Very handy for those out of towns and backyard parties since you never really know when you'll need a bottle opener.  Now, is there also an Android version in the works?

Sources:
http://uncrate.com/stuff/opena-iphone-case/
http://www.openacase.com
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rob-chris/opena-iphone-bottle-opener-case

Awesome Justice League Pencils by Jim Lee

Justice League has been one of my favorites since I was a kid so the upcoming relaunch of JLA by one of my favorite artists, Jim Lee, has got me so excited.  Check out this awesome pencil work from Jim Lee's official Twitter account.

Sources:
http://twitter.com/jimlee00

http://twitpic.com/5qcwr5

Emmy Snubs Sean Bean for Eddard Stark Role

I can't believe that Sean Bean has been robbed of an Emmy Nomination for this year's award.  Given the finale of Season 1, this would have been his only chance to be nominated and he still didn't get it.  Game of Thrones is one of the single best fantasy series in years and Sean Bean's exceptional performance as Eddard Stark of Winterfell is one of the reasons why.  And I thought that his nomination is already a shoo-in. I just can't express my disappointment with the Academy for snubbing Sean Bean! Winter is surely coming...

Batman: Year One Trailer

This September prepare to go back in time and watch The Dark Knight's early years as Warner Premiere presents an animated take on Batman: Year One based on the critically-acclaimed work by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli.  This is shaping up to be one of DC's best animated work since Batman: Under the Red Hood and the Superman/Batman series.

Get More: Movie Trailers, Movies Blog

Source: http://geek-news.mtv.com/2011/07/07/watch-the-birth-of-the-dark-knight-in-the-animated-batman-year-one-trailer/

Lego Star Wars Super Star Destroyer Executor

If you are a Star Wars Lego fan and have lots of cash to spare then prepare yourself for the ultimate Star Wars Lego model ever!  Darth Vader would be proud with this impressive Lego version of his deadly destroyer -- the Executor. And for only $400 you can have the entire thing.  I wonder how long it would take to assemble this massive model.

From the official site:

The Super Star Destroyer Executor has arrived! This jaw-dropping vessel is the personal flagship of Darth Vader, and serves as command ship at both the Battle of Hoth and the Battle of Endor. With its classic dagger-shaped design, the Executor is among the largest and most powerful vessels in the Star Wars galaxy. With over 3,000 pieces, measuring nearly 50" (124.5 cm) long and weighing nearly 8 pounds (3.5 kg), every aspect of this fantastic LEGO® Star Wars™ model impresses. Includes 5 minifigures: Darth Vader, Admiral Piett, Dengar, Bossk and IG-88.

• Includes 5 minifigures: Darth Vader, Admiral Piett, Dengar, Bossk and IG-88

• Features over 3,000 pieces!

• Measures nearly 50" (124.5 cm) long and weighs nearly 8 pounds (3.5kg)!

• Includes display stand and data sheet label!

• Center section lifts off to reveal command center!

Sources: 

http://uncrate.com/stuff/lego-star-wars-super-star-destroyer/

http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Super-Star-Destroyer-10221?p=10221

The Amazing Spider-Man Close-Up

Hmmm... Somehow I'm not feeling this new version of the Spidey costume.  It looks like a dirty basketball and there's something odd with the shape.  I definitely like the Tobey Maguire version better.  And you can see through the eyes.  I like the old Spidey eyes from the old costume.  Anyway, I'm still opposed to Spider-Man being rebooted.  Tobey Maguire and Sam Raimi had a great run and they should just have continued with the original cast.  Oh well, that's Hollywood for you -- where everyone feels that they just have to reboot all our beloved franchises.

What do you guys think about this new costume?

Source: http://www.movieweb.com/news/the-amazing-spider-man-mask-close-up-photo

Blu-ray/DVD art for Thor

Blu-ray/DVD art for the critically-acclaimed superhero movie Thor has been released.  Check them out below.  For me, I think the DVD version has the best art.

Source: http://www.justpressplay.net/articles/8154-3d-Blu-ray-Blu-ray-and-dvd-art-for-qthorq.html

A Space Invaders watch, anyone?

Just in time for the recently announced Space Invaders movie, this Space Invaders watch is not just your ordinary average watch.  This watch is brought to you by high-end watchmaker RJ Romain Jerome.

From the official site:

RJ-Romain Jerome, in connivance with TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is becoming an accomplice of this incursion by agreeing to create two 78-piece limited series in honour of these SPACE INVADERS. Reality at last surpasses fiction.

This is a must-have for Space Invaders fans and for collectors of rare watches!

Sources:
http://uncrate.com/stuff/rj-romain-jerome-space-invaders-watch/
http://www.romainjerome.ch/category/news/?open=1174

Ted Danson will replace Laurence Fishburne on CSI

I'm sad to hear that Laurence Fishburne will leave CSI since I've grown accustomed to his character, Ray Langston. But I'm happy to learn that Ted Danson will be his replacement.  I'm a big fan of Ted Danson in his role as Arthur Frobisher on FX's Damages so I know that he will be a great addition to the cast of one of my favorite shows.

CSI will be back for its 12th season on Sept. 21st.

Source: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/csi-ted-danson-replaces-laurence-210448

iPhone SLR Mount

If you are a DSLR owner chances are you have a bunch of other lenses.  And if you also are an iPhone owner do you sometimes dream that you could at least use your UWA, your Macro or your 50mm lenses with your iPhone?

Well I guess some dreams really could come true.  Presenting the iPhone SLR Mount -- where you could now attach your lenses with your iPhone.  Now would this really actually work?  What's the picture quality like?  The skeptic in me is reserving all my judgements until I saw a sample shot.

Source: http://uncrate.com/stuff/iphone-slr-mount/

Star Wars: The Blueprints

If you ever sometimes feel the need to build your own fully-functional Death Star or Millenium Falcon and if you have $500 lying around then this book is for you.  Truly for the hardcore of Star Wars fans.

From the official site of Epic Ink:

Star Wars: The Blueprints brings together, for the first time, the original blueprints created for the filming of the Star Wars Saga. Drawn from deep within the Lucasfilm Archives and combined with exhaustive and insightful commentary from best-selling author J. W. Rinzler, the collection maps in precise, vivid, and intricate detail the very genesis of the most enduring and beloved story ever to appear onscreen.

Sources: 
http://uncrate.com/stuff/star-wars-the-blueprints/
http://www.theblueprintsbook.com/

The Dark Knight Rises Teaser Poster

I'm having goosebumps just by seeing this teaser poster of The Dark Knight Rises:

Source: http://www.thedarkknightrises.com

Just watched Transformers: Dark of the Moon and I loved it!!!

Live long and prosper! Oops, wrong movie :)

WOW! I just wanted to say that the action scenes in Transformers: Dark of the Moon had just blown me away.  They are the biggest, the loudest and the most action-packed scenes that I have ever scene.  Forget about the tendency of some of the characters to overreact (I'm talking to you Sam!) and some of the dorky humor.  Just focus on Optimus Prime and the rest of the Autobots and the Decepticons and you'll have a grand time. Best surprise for me is Leonard Nimoy as the voice of Sentinel Prime.  This is truly a geeky moment for me since Leonard Nimoy also voiced Galvatron in the animated classic, Transformers: The Movie (1996).

Enough for now since I have to sleep.  Next, I would have a list of what I liked and what I didn't like about Transformers: Dark of the Moon.  See yah!

Movie Posters: Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Here are some excellent posters from the upcoming Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows:

Source: http://www.movieweb.com/news/two-sherlock-holmes-a-game-of-shadows-posters

Movie Poster: Conan the Barbarian

What can I say, I'm totally geeking out with this new Conan the Barbarian movie.  Jason Momoa really looks like the early Marvel renditions of Conan.  Check out this latest poster:

Source: http://www.movieweb.com/news/ninth-conan-the-barbarian-poster

Box-Office: Transformers: Dark of the Moon still No. 1

Here are last weekend's Top Ten Movies, along with their Weekend and Overall gross:

1. Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011) - $47M, $261M
2. Horrible Bosses (2011) - $28.1M, $28.1M
3. Zookeeper (2011) - $21M, $21M
4. Cars 2 (2011) - $15.2M, $149M
5. Bad Teacher (2011) - $9M, $78.8M
6. Larry Crowne (2011) - $6.26M, $26.5M
7. Super 8 (2011)  - $4.83M, $118M
8. Monte Carlo (2011) - $3.8M, $16.1M
9. Green Lantern (2011) - $3.12M, $110M
10. Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011) - $2.85M, $57.7M

As expected, Transformers: Dark of the Moon is still the big winner from last weekend.  And again, as expected, they are already planning a second trilogy for Transformers with or without Shia.  I would prefer it without Shia since his mouth had grown too big lately and he just could not shut up.  As long as Optimus Prime and the gang are in there count me in for another big Transformers trilogy!

Source: http://www.imdb.com/chart/

Finally signed up for Google+

We've all heard all the buzz and all the hype surrounding Google+.  Everyone is geeking out after they signed up for Google+ especially during this Trial Period where not everyone could sign up.  Last night, before I sleep, I just tried to sign up one more time.  And finally, I was able to!  Now, I'll be able to check out what Google+ is all about.  Will keep you posted.

To Watch List: Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut

Here's the next movie on my To Watch List: Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut.  For those of you who have read the Watchmen graphic novel you may have missed the Tales of the Black Freighter from the theatrical release.  Fear not, in The Ultimate Cut, the animated Tales of the Black Freighter will be incorporated in the movie thus completing the Watchmen experience.

Ray Stevenson as Firefly in G.I.Joe 2: Cobra Strikes

The more I learn about the casting of G.I.Joe 2: Cobra Strikes the more I get excited!  And this latest casting news had made me excited even more.  Ray Stevenson, the guy who played The Punisher and Volstagg will now play the masked Cobra saboteur Firefly.  Now, if they would just use the classic Firefly costume from the cartoons, then I would be a very happy Joe fan.

Here's Firefly's file from YoJo.com:

Source: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/thor-actor-ray-stevenson-play-209347

Signing In!

Hello fellow geeks! I'm inspired by all the wonderful geek/nerd news related sites that I follow that it made me want to create my own.  I know that I won't be able to post original news or content but what I wanted to do is to post commentaries on all the latest geek/nerd news available.

So hope you enjoy my blog and have a great and geeky day to everyone!