Mar
17
2011

Snyder’s ‘Superman’ Won’t Be Part of Donner’s Continuity

Richard Donner’s world of Superman set the bar for film adaptations of the Man of Steel and even if they’re a little laughable today they’ll always play an important role in film and the character’s history. But that doesn’t mean ...
Mar
11
2011

6 Terrifying Alternate Nerd Histories

​They say those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it. So what's that say about nerds who ponder the possibilities of alternate histories, where things happen slightly differently on the Earth we currently reside on? Well, we're pretty sure ...
Mar
10
2011

10 Major Comics Events that Actually Mattered

​Like it or not, the prevailing business model for Marvel and DC for the past decade-plus of comics has been to build up to crossover events, publish events and set up crossovers within the events they're publishing. It's a cycle ...
Mar
08
2011

Zack Snyder and Chris Nolan Share Thoughts on ‘Superman’

Joss Whedon once ran his ginger mouth on why DC Comic characters don’t or won’t make good movie adaptations. He said: “DC’s characters, like Wonder Woman and Superman and Green Lantern, are all very much removed from humanity. Batman is ...
Mar
01
2011

10 Ridiculous Life-Sized Role-Play Toys

​Generally, role-play toys are an irresistible part of many toylines, both for nerds and for kids. When done the right way, these weapons and accessories enhance one's ability to feel like the protagonist (or villain) of the movie/cartoon/whatever, and ...
Feb
25
2011

Viggo Mortensen to Play General Zod in Zach Snyder’s ‘Superman’? (I Would Kneel Before Him)

Sup bastards? I’m baking. What the fuck are you doing? Oh, you’re here for some nerd news. OK then. Well here’s something that will tickle your taint. Superman may kneel before Viggo Mortensen (Lord of the Rings). Oh shits, you ...
Feb
24
2011

Ten Fictional Places That Could Use New A Tourism Board

Everybody needs a break sometime, from the Man of Steel to Stormtrooper TK-471. It takes a lot out of a clone to shoot so much and hit so little.  So where should the overtaxed and over worked Superhero head for ...
Feb
23
2011

Cute Hello Kitty Cosplay Art

Hello Kitty is one of the most famous animated characters ever. But, did you know that she is also a huge nerd and loves to dress up (called “cosplay”) as various characters from movies, real-life and comic books? My favorites are Thor, ...
Feb
22
2011

Review: All-Star Superman

Doomed Planet. Desperate Scientists. Last Hope. Kindly Couple. Finally got my hands on a copy of All-Star Superman and it’s magnificent!  Superman’s last adventure is truly an epic, thrilling tale, just like you’d hope it to be. I must admit I have not read Grant ...
Feb
22
2011

DVD Day: February 22nd, 2011

​• All-Star SupermanSeeing as how I think the original Grant Morrison comic is a bit of a masterpiece, I have a hard time belieing that its majesty can translate perfectly into a another medium. However, I'd be interested to hear ...
Feb
21
2011

[UPDATE: Role Revealed] Kevin Costner Rumored for Role in Zach Snyder’s ‘Superman’

[UPDATE: I just wanted to give you a quick little update. According to our friends at Latino Review, if Costner is officially cast in the film he will be taking on the role of Clarks father Jonathan Kent. Whoa! That ...
Feb
21
2011

Kevin Costner Rumored for Role in Zach Snyder’s ‘Superman’

Only recently did we learn who would be slipping on the Man of Steel’s tights, a somewhat unknown Henry Cavill. Now we’re hearing talk about a very well-known Kevin Costner landing a role in the new Superman flick. It’s ...
Feb
17
2011

The 10 Most Hilariously Evil Villain Twitter Accounts

Being a bad guy is easy - just write a book about sparkly vampires or produce a reality TV show. But to be a super villain, you need to set yourself apart from the crowd. Witless henchmen, a thirst for ...
Feb
17
2011

Ohhh Ahhh: Henry Cavill Wearing a Superman Tee

hey, what’s the opposite of Christopher Reeve? Christopher Walken (ba dum chhh!). OK, that just was old and so not relevant. ‘Cause Reeve is like dead and all, but I’ll tell you that’s a hell of a lot more entertaining ...
Feb
14
2011

Lex Luthor Slums His Way Back to Smallville

​After months and months of rumors, flat-out denials, and almost certainly some begging by the producers, Michael Rosenbaum has agreed to reprise his role as Lex Luthor for the series finale of Smallville. When asked why he finally relented after ...
Feb
10
2011

Zod, When Just Any Kitchen Design Won’t Do

KNEEL BEFORE ZOD!!! . . . and check out that Italian marble kitchen floor.  Isn’t it to die for?  Zod Kitchens – Galactic designs, with Domination in mind.  This video really captures the essence that is . . . the ...
Feb
09
2011

Zach Snyder wants his Superman to ‘Get Physical, Physical’ but Not Quite Like the Olivia Newton John Song

Zach Snyder (Watchmen, Sucker Punch) always has great visions of what he wants to create and bring to the big screen.  His newest untitled Superman project is no different.  Snyder wants to tap into something deeper with the character in order to show us ...
Feb
08
2011

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s Outstanding

Disney animator Robb Pratt decided to spend his free time making a short but utterly wonderful Superman cartoon, based on his love of the music from the old Superman serials, and nerdery is better off for his boredom. The video ...
Feb
08
2011

What the Hell do Lindsey Lohan and RoboCop Have in Common?

One of these things is not like the others, One of these things just doesn’t belong, Can you tell which thing is not like the others By the time I finish my song? Did you guess which thing was not like the ...
Feb
07
2011

Animated ‘Superman’ Short by Robb Pratt is Some Kind of Awesome

The 1950’s were a strange time for the world, weird cars and science fiction running wild with all of it’s crazy crap. It was no stranger for DC’s resident solar powered hero Superman, getting his first live action treatment back ...
Feb
05
2011

Lead ‘Mystery’ Female Role in Snyder’s ‘Superman’ Revealed

What do the three woman pictured above have in common? 1. They’re all blond. 2. They have really great looking skin. I bet they moisturize. 3. They are up for a leading role in Zach Snyder’s Superman reboot. Oddly NOT ...
Feb
04
2011

10 Awesome DC Animated Moments from Cartoons That Aren’t Part of the DC Animated Universe

​ In 1992, Batman: The Animated Series debuted on Fox, and overnight changed the way we looked at DC superhero cartoons. Gone were stupid jokes, cheap animation, and the damn dog in the cape. Now there were stories based on ...
Feb
04
2011

Star Trek The Wrath of Khan in 60 Seconds and Lois Lane May NOT be in Superman Reboot

Furthering my point that society demands information, communication and, in some cases masturbation in the quickest forms possible, comes ‘The Wrath of Khan in 60 seconds”. A condensation of the best of the Star Trek movies made with card puppets, ...
Feb
04
2011

Renaming Comics Based On What It’s About

If there’s one thing about being a nerd is that you have to know your comic book titles because if you don’t, it may end up in some ugly nerd fight that just won’t end well for either side. That’s where ...
Feb
03
2011

Good News: Kristin Stewart Is NOT Up For The Role of Lois Lane in Snyder’s ‘Superman’

While I was out getting pudding (Yo, makers of Snack Packs, you need to make them cups bigger. Your tiny portion size does no satisfy.) there was a rumor/report going on stating that Kristen Stewart (Twilight. Duh!) was a “Definite ...
Jan
31
2011

Add Superman to the Superheroes British People Have Taken

​Henry Cavill has been cast as Superman in the new Zack Snyder-directed, Chris Nolan-overseen Superman movie. I know jack shit about Cavill, except he's British and stars in The Tudors. I'm sure he'll be fine, but I'm kind of bummed ...
Jan
30
2011

Snyder Has Found His Superman!

Zack Snyder has found his Superman, British actor Henry Cavill.  Where have you seen him?  He was the son Albert Mondego in The Count of Monte Cristo, as Melot in Tristan and Isolde, and in The Tudors as Charles Brandon. The 27-year-old ...
Jan
27
2011

10 Nerdiest Roles of David Warner

​If you're a nerd, then you surely know David Warner. The British actor has starred in countless movies and TV shows during his more than 40 year career and been a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, but will almost ...
Jan
10
2011

A Tale of Two Superman Movies

(Don't worry, this trailer is perfectly SFW.)Superman Returns -- Slavishly devoted retelling of the first 1978 Superman movieSuperman XXX -- Slavishly devoted retelling of the first 1978 Superman movie... but with fuckingAdvantage: Superman XXX. (Via Gamma Squad) More here: A Tale ...
Jan
03
2011

Cool Superman, Pokemon and more Typography Art

Geek art can be very cool, especially when it is accessible to everyone (not just geeks). Artist Kody Christian has created a bunch os posters showcasing popular comic book and video game icons using words within their shapes (known as “typography ...
Dec
29
2010

The 5 Best and 5 Worst Comics of 2010

​Another year finally begins to draw to a close, and you know what that means. Countless best and worst of lists from just about everyone on just about everything. Whether television or movies or like in this case comic books, ...
Dec
28
2010

11 Heroes Nerd Girls Want to Date… and Why They Shouldn’t

​Though the river of sci-fi and comic books is choked with eye-candy for men, there are also a few tributaries of hunks for the ladies. The heroes of comics, science fiction, TV series, movies and more can inspire the ...
Dec
16
2010

Here’s Some Suit Test Footage From Burton’s “Superman Lives”

It seems this year we have seen a lot about what could have been with Tim Burton’s Superman Lives flick with all the suit photos and such and we now get test footage that shows suit in action. And by ...
Dec
15
2010

Tim Burton’s Superman Costume in Horrible, Horrible Action

Remember those godawful pics of the mock-ups of Superman's "costume" for Tim Burton's preposterously misguided Superman flick starring Nic Cage? Would you like to see what the suit was actually going to do in the movie? WARNING: MAY INDUCE VOMITING.Jesus ...
Nov
30
2010

Porn Parody Trifecta: Superman, Wonder Woman, Tron

Don't worry, everything on this page is SFW, shockingly. The links, not so much.• Axel Braun, the guy who did his shockingly accurate-to-the-'60s-show Batman porn parody, releases the above trailer for his Superman XXX flick, due in January. It contains ...
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