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.

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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