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Get Two More Sneak Peeks At Saturday’s Premiere of ‘Doctor Who’

Posted on April 13, 2010

The more I see previews for the new Doctor Who, the more I’m interested in this new version of the show. Sure, Matt Smith has yet to prove himself a worthy successor to great Doctors of the past, but he does seem to have something going for him. Plus, what I’ve seen of his feisty sidekick Amy Pond (played by Karen Gilllan), she seems very capable, cute and, well, feisty — which doesn’t hurt one bit.

So, to help you get more interested in the show too, we’ve been bringing you all sorts of information about it for the last couple months. Today is no exception as we’ve got two more videos, one interview and one featuring footage from the premiere episode, to share with you.

In the first one, the cast and production team discuss the Doctor’s particular attachment to humans and why he seems to love Planet Earth in a special way. In the other video, the Doctor meets his new sidekick, Amy Pond, for the first time and discovers she looks very nice in a police uniform and also can swing a mean cricket bat.

Doctor Who premiers this Saturday at 9/8C on BBC America. Before that, check out the two videos after the jump.

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Go Behind The Scenes Of Marvel’s ‘Iron Man Extremis’ Motion Comic

Posted on April 13, 2010

You have to give it up for Marvel. They truly seem to be embracing the online and “digital” new media. They’ve got an iPad application that lets you read comics on the device, they offer comics online at Marvel Digital and they’ve released a series of very well done motion comics, which you can play on your iPod Touch or iPhone.

They don’t just phone it in or do a half-assed job on the motion comics either. Everything is professional and of the highest quality. Heck, they even get superstars like Joss Whedon and Brian Bendis to write the motion comics and artists such as John Cassaday and Alex Maleev to draw them, so they must be taking these projects pretty seriously.

The latest character to get the full Marvel treatment is Iron Man in the new Iron Man Extremis motion comic, which is written by Warren Ellis and Adi Granov. To commemorate this event we’ve got a behind the scenes video of the making of the new moco, courtesy of Marvel. As we’ve done in the past, here’s the synopsis provided by Marvel:

Experience Iron Man in a whole new way – IRON MAN: EXTREMIS Motion Comic. From the story by Warren Ellis & Adi Granov, this incredible epic blends seamless motion, dynamic voice acting, and stunning special effects, bringing to life the story that redefined Iron Man for the 21st Century. Now you can get an exclusive sneak peek at this breathtaking visual breakthrough in motion comics with a brand new behind the scenes video! The first episode of IRON MAN EXTRMIS goes on-sale Friday, April 16th!

Check out the video after the jump and just like it says above, get your own copy of Iron Man Extremis this Friday.

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First Trailer For Ryan Reynolds As ‘Paper Man’

Posted on April 13, 2010

While half of the geek community is ranting about Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and the other half is gushing about Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern, there seems to be a third fictional hero victorious in getting the first release. That hero? Paper Man.

In a plot that conjoins Superman with Drop Dead Fred, Paper Man is about a boy (Jeff Daniels) who’s best friend is a superhero (Reynolds) he created in his mind. The boy grows up to become a failed writer who can’t let his childhood go. Along the way he meets a girl (Emma Stone), who shows him that being an adult isn’t all that bad.

The script comes from Kieran and Michelle Mulroney, brother and sister-in-law of actor Durmot Mulroney. While we still may be months off before we get to see Reynolds’ CG Green Lantern costume, we do get to check him out in a faux-Superman suit with bleached blonde hair.

Check out the first trailer for the film after the jump, and be sure to catch Paper Man in select theaters starting April 23rd.

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Two New Trailers For ‘UFC Undisputed 2010’

Posted on April 13, 2010

As we draw closer to its late May release date, UFC Undisputed 2010 is posed to dominate the video game fighting market. After showcasing Brock Lesner as its cover athlete and showing us a promotional video with BJ Penn, THQ has just released two new trailers to help everyone get ready for this highly anticipated release.

The first features undefeated UFC Heavyweight Cain Velasquez while the second is an interview discussing the different fighting styles already in and added to the UFC Undispured series. Cain Velasquez, a former NCAA Division 1 wrestler, is an expert in both kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, holding a purple belt. He currently holds a professional MMA record of 8-0, with seven of his wins by knockout.

Much like Penn’s video, Velasquez shows his intense training regime and in ring style spliced with him game footage of him in action. The techniques video actually acts somewhat of a tutorial for those unfamiliar with or new to the MMA world. In addition to last year’s six styles of boxing, kickboxing, Muay Tai, judo, freestyle wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, UFC Undisputed 2010 adds Greco-Roman wrestling, Sambo and Karate.

The video takes the time to explain the differences in some of these styles as well as gives an introduction to just what Sambo is as it isn’t widely practiced in America. After the jump, take a look and two brand new trailers for UFC Undisputed 2010.

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Machinima Monday: ‘Mortal Kombat vs. Oregon Trail’

Posted on April 12, 2010

One of the best things about Machinima is the almost limitless possibilities. In addition to seeing your favorite characters given new personalities, Machinima gives the possibility of seeing them in different surroundings as well. Skilled programmers are able to rip sprites from old school games and animate them in new and exciting ways.

Mortal Kombat vs. Oregon Trail is exactly what its title says. Taking the Apple computer lab classic Oregon Trail and its best minigame of hunting and adds Mortal Kombat’s two top ninjas Scorpion and Sub-Zero. Let the fatalities on the poor defenseless animals ensure.

Make sure to also check out other mashup Machinimas like R-Type vs. Space Invaders and Grand Theft Auto vs. Frogger too if you enjoy this one. As always, keep it here for new Machinima every Monday.

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Marvel Comics On Sale This Week

Posted on April 12, 2010

This week finds Marvel out with another bunch of new comics and other goodies. Of the ones dropping this week we’re particularly interested in Iron Man Noir #1, Powers #4, Punishermax # 6 and the debut of Black Widow #1.

Remember, comics go on sale this Wednesday so get to your favorite comics store early for best selection. Don’t know where your nearest comic store is? Use this handy guide to find one.

Comics On-Sale:

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN PRESENTS: JACKPOT #3
BLACK WIDOW #1 (HA)
BLACK WIDOW #1 FOREMAN VARIANT (HA)
BLACK WIDOW #1 MOVIE VARIANT (HA)
BLACK WIDOW #1 WOMEN OF MARVEL VARIANT (HA)
DAREDEVIL #506
DAREDEVIL #506 IRON MAN BY DESIGN VARIANT
DEADPOOL TEAM-UP #894
DEADPOOL TEAM-UP #894 IRON MAN BY DESIGN VARIANT
ENDER’S GAME: THE LEAGUE WAR #1
HULK MGC #1
IRON MAN LEGACY #1 LARROCA COVER
IRON MAN LEGACY #1 MEINERDING VARIANT
IRON MAN LEGACY #1 MOVIE VARIANT WRAPAROUND COVER
IRON MAN NOIR #1

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TV RECAP: ‘Breaking Bad: Green Light’

Posted on April 12, 2010

Fair warning:  heavy spoilers ahead.  This weeks’ episode was a little lighter on the action, but heavy on the character development.  Front and center were Walt and Hank, who are both starting to crack mentally, in different ways and for different reasons.  I really liked jumping between the two, knowing how tightly their fates are bound together, and watching it all slowly unravel.

The episode began with Jesse fueling up his enormous RV at an isolated gas station.  When he goes in to pay, he reveals to the young female clerk that he has no money, and after copping a few lame pleas he pulls out a bag of the blue meth, trying to entice her into a trade (the gas came to $79.)  He bats his baby blues and she explains that she would, but her father owns the station and is a major hard-ass who served in Fallujah, and he checks all the books.

Did anyone else think that fact might be foreshadowing?  Why make such a point to say he served in Fallujah?  I just wonder if that is going to come back into play.  Anyway, right when she appears to be taking the bait, a law officer walks into the store.  Amazingly, Jesse stands there cool as a cucumber, and passes off the baggie right under the officer’s nose.  A ballsy move on Jesse’s part.

Walt goes to confront Ted about Skylar at the Beneke building.  Of course the receptionist tells him Ted is not available, but Walt becomes enraged when he sees Ted peeking out of his office like  a coward.  Walt (hilariously) attempts to pick up a super-heavy potted plant and tries to hoist it through Ted’s window, but it bounces right off.

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Green Lantern’s Suit To Be Completely CG

Posted on April 12, 2010

A few months back, when Ryan Reynolds was first cast as the lead in DC and Warner’s upcoming Green Lantern flick, the discussion was raised over at The Flickcast offices on what the suit would look like. It’s a question that has had comic and film fans at each other’s necks since Adam West donned the black and gray spandex for Batman back in 1966.

There have been some film costumes that did their comics justice, such as Favreau’s Iron Man or Nolan’s Batman. On the other hand, there were some flops such as the black leather costumes in the X-Men films or the horrible look of Halle Berry’s Catwoman outfit (as well as the rest of the film).

With those bad costumes in mind, director Martin Campbell reportedly asked costume designer Ngila Dickson to come up with something that audiences have never seen before when making the titular character’s attire. Not only did Dickson come up with something never seen, but she created a costume that can only be visualized through the use of computer generated imaging.

According to a report from Slashfilm, the suit is supposed to have an “otherworldly” look, which could only be done using CG. Jason Palmer, who does concept art for Warner Bros., was able to upload one of the pieces that he didn’t submit to the studio.

Take a look at the full image after the jump, and be sure to keep it here for more news on the upcoming Green Lantern film.

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