YOUTUBE GEEK WEEK Coming August 4-10th...You Might Want to Start Scheduling Your Time Off Now

July 29, 2013, 3:00 pm

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With the success of YouTube's Comedy Week in May, the world's favorite "Cats Doing Things" channel is lining up a week of Geektastic programming that should make it reminiscent of those days when you hid in your basement playing GURPS and smelling like spray cheese.

Oh those sweet, sweet days....

What can you expect from YouTube's Geek Week?

Blockbuster Sunday: A celebration of the iconic characters, movies and shows that define geek culture - plus a spotlight on the best original YouTube sci-fi, fantasy and animation. Hosted by FreddieW.

Global Geekery Monday: Anime from Tokyo, comic-book heroes from Delhi and a celebration of Doctor Who. Explore geek culture from around the world. Hosted by YOMYOMF.

Brainiac Tuesday: Science, education and knowledge channels that make YouTube the world's biggest platform for learning. Hosted by Veritasium and The Spangler Effect.

Super Wednesday: From hilarious parodies to real-life super-powers, explore superheroes, the supernatural and the super-weird. Plus, released exclusively for Geek Week, the trailer for Marvel's Thor: The Dark World. Hosted by Stan Lee’s World of Heroes.

Gaming Thursday: A gamers paradise, with live play-throughs, videogames in real life, game-inspired original series and much more. Hosted by Machinima and Maker Studios' Polaris

Fan Friday: Sci-fi-themed cooking, incredible cosplay and impassioned nerd debates as YouTube's biggest fans take center-stage. Hosted by Geek and Sundry.

After the break is a trailer to get you excited.

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Fox Cinema Archives Announces 23 Vintage Titles For DVD Release

July 29, 2013, 4:00 pm

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TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT EXPANDS FOX CINEMA ARCHIVES WITH MORE CELEBRATED CLASSICS

23 Vintage Films Debut on DVD for the Very First Time

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment plans to debut a new collection of classic films on DVD from their popular Fox Cinema Archives collection starting July 16. Launched in 2012, Fox Cinema Archives includes more than 180 classic films drawing from the studio’s rich catalog. The collection dives into the studio’s vault to resurrect some of the legendary films of the twentieth century to release on DVD for the first time.

In the coming weeks, 23 classic films will be added to Fox Cinema Archives offering film aficionados the opportunity to purchase a variety of iconic films at major top-tier retailers. The release schedule for this wave of titles can be seen below.

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is committed to bringing classic films from the studio’s vault into the homes of film aficionados and collectors with its Fox Cinema Archives collection. We aim to provide the best home entertainment experience possible for titles released under the Fox Cinema Archives banner, but are often limited to the film’s available source material. 

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Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Movie 'FUTURE JUSTICE' Needs Your Support

July 29, 2013, 5:00 pm

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In the future Saturn's moon of Titan houses a prison where Earth's worst criminals are kept awaiting their return to Earth for trial and execution. One of those criminals, Python Diamond, is being flown back to Earth, escorted by five members of the military police. Upon their return to Earth, they find that a cataclysmic nuclear war has reduced the world to a near-lifeless husk. Searching for survivors and any clue as to the cause of the destruction leads the six to a warehouse bunker housing scientists who constitute Earth's last remaining hope for the future. Unfortunately, their landing spacecraft drew the attention of one of the gangs that roam the ruined countryside in search of food and resources, leading them straight to the carefully hidden and well-provisioned shelter. The gang lays siege to the warehouse, fighting their way inside in a bloody battle that takes lives on both sides. Low on people and ammunition, Python and the remaining survivors wage a guerrilla battle against their attackers amid the twisting confines of the warehouse while, unbeknownst to both sides, a third party enters the fray, leaving carnage in its wake. This dangerous entity finally forces the remaining bandits and the few survivors to band together for mutual survival.

Ummm....yes, please!

This is the latest project from Richard Griffin, who not only has made over fourteen features, but continues to earn critical praise for his work.  Currently Future Justice is raising production funds on Indie Go Go and is offering a number of pretty sweet incentives including producer credits, crew jackets, autographed posters, DVDs, premiere tickets, props and more.

For more details and to support this project, click HERE!

Boston Cinegeeks - We're Giving Away Passes to MEET THE MILLERS

July 29, 2013, 6:00 pm

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David Burke (Jason Sudeikis) is a small-time pot dealer whose clientele includes chefs and soccer moms, but no kids—after all, he has his scruples. So what could go wrong? Plenty. Preferring to keep a low profile for obvious reasons, he learns the hard way that no good deed goes unpunished when he tries to help out some local teens and winds up getting jumped by a trio of gutter punks. Stealing his stash and his cash, they leave him in major debt to his supplier, Brad (Ed Helms).

In order to wipe the slate clean—and maintain a clean bill of health—David must now become a big-time drug smuggler by bringing Brad’s latest shipment in from Mexico. Twisting the arms of his neighbors, cynical stripper Rose (Jennifer Aniston) and wannabe customer Kenny (Will Poulter), and the tatted-and-pierced streetwise teen Casey (Emma Roberts), he devises a foolproof plan. One fake wife, two pretend kids and a huge, shiny RV later, the “Millers” are headed south of the border for a Fourth of July weekend that is sure to end with a bang.

And we're giving away passes to see it on Monday, August 5th at 7:00pm at the Regal Fenway.

To claim your passes, CLICK HERE and enter the code: FOGHMFV

New Line Cinema’s We’re The Millers opens nationwide on August 7, 2013, and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

We’re the Millers is rated R for “crude sexual content, pervasive language, drug material and brief graphic nudity.”

For more details visit werethemillers.com

Watch The Visually Stunning Trailer for 'THE PAINTING'

July 30, 2013, 6:00 am

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Not only is the trailer for the Cesar Award nominated The Painting one of the most visually exciting trailers I've seen in some time, but it's also a testament to the strength of animation as a powerful storytelling medium.

Directed by Jean-François Laguionie, this film is appropriate for viewers of all ages.

In this wry parable, a kingdom is divided into the three castes - the impeccably painted Alldunns who reside in a majestic palace; the Halfies who the Painter has left incomplete; and the untouchable Sketchies, simple charcoal outlines who are banished to the cursed forest. Chastised for her forbidden love for an Alldunn and shamed by her unadorned face, Halfie Claire runs away into the forest. Her beloved Ramo and best friend Lola journey after her, passing between the forbidden Death Flowers that guard the boundaries of the forest and arriving finally at the very edge of the painting - where they tumble through the canvas and into the Painter's studio. The abandoned workspace is strewn with paintings, each containing its own animated world - and in a feast for both the eyes and imagination, they explore first one picture and then another, attempting to discover just what the Painter has in mind for all his creations.

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DEXTER: "This Little Piggy" S8E5 (review)

July 30, 2013, 7:00 am

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By Caitlyn Thompson

Amazing line: “Serial killer bested by 100 pound nanny.”

Now, to the review.

I do appreciate that the show is ending, so storylines have to move quickly, but I was never less involved in a serial killer than AJ Yates.

Across seasons we usually experience a complex development of Dexter’s nemeses or companions. Lilah, Trinity, Lumen, Hannah, etc.: all different shades of pain, evil, and corrupt innocence.

AJ Yates was no one. I never cared about him. This guy wasn’t interesting or amusing, just obnoxious and rather stupid.  It’s only the end of episode five and I’ve already forgotten him.

Can’t stop thinking – this is the MIDWAY point? Meh.

Highlight of scenes with Yates: we saw a victim fight back – always great. And what a backhand Evelyn!

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TRUE BLOOD: "In The Evening" S6E7 (review)

July 30, 2013, 2:28 pm

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By Caitlyn Thompson

This is the kind of episode that makes my world shine.  The pace doesn’t sprint on high-speed, allowing highly emotional scenes to have impact, be savored, admired.

In the Evening did a great job clarifying the real, crazed villain of season 6.

Sarah Newlin – a woman corrupt with power and hatred for a species she fears, driven by an insatiable need for control.

Sarah has always been the sideline doop. But now that Governor Burrell is gone, her moment to shine has come. She is showing zero mercy and I for one think this bitch is really frightening. Hep V into the TrueBlood supply is a truly dick move. At least Russell Edgington was hilarious.

I’m just hoping they make Sarah’s huge-ass hair go flat before they kill her.

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ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK: "Tall Men With Feelings" S1E11 (Review)

July 30, 2013, 1:36 pm

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by Elizabeth Weitz

What is it about ourselves that when we look deep within we are incapable of seeing the flaws and imperfections. Oh sure, physically we can pick apart the things we don't like: stomach too round, ass not tight enough, wrinkles, etc. but when it comes to those attributes that are not tangible we seem to walk around with blinders on.

In our minds (even though we rarely admit it) we are perfect. We are smart. We are, the best of the best. 

Perhaps it's nature's way of making sure that we don't end up hailing the suicide cab, I mean, let's face it, if we really judged ourselves the way we judge others, how would it be possible to live with yourself?

And yeah, that's exactly where we are with the folks at Litchfield prison...real perspective.

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'DOCTOR WHO: THE COMPLETE SEVENTH SERIES' Arrives Before 50th Anniversary

July 30, 2013, 10:00 am

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PARAFEST Is Coming to Haunt the Lehigh Valley, PA Area September 6-8

July 30, 2013, 1:24 pm

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Ghost hunting...Cryptozoology...Ufology...Horror/Sci-fi, if these are the things that get your spine a'tingling and your heart racing, you might want to think about booking a trip to Bethlehem, PA during the weekend of September 6-8th for three full days of things that go bump (or probe you) through the night during Parafest 2013.

There's going to be Ghost Hunts, Readings, A Film Festival featuring independent horror films, an Ouija Board experience (featuring Robert Murch who is the world's foremost collector of Ouija boards where you can participate in a hands-on workshop), an Undead Celebrity costume party, vendors, exhibits, panels and yes, celebrities (From True Blood: Kristin Bauer (Pam), Sam Trammell (Sam), Denis O'Hare (Russell Edgington), From The Walking Dead: Michael Rooker (Merle Dixon), IronE Singleton (Theodore 'T-Dog' Douglas), Lew Temple (Axel) plus tons more...and don't forget all the paranormal guests as well, click HERE for a complete list).

It's going to be one heck of a way to get your fright on.

And, since I live here, and will be attending the big party, I'll be updating you on all the goodies going on throughout the weekend (as well as upcoming panel/celebrity announcements in the weeks leading up to the festival).

So get your tickets HERE.

I'll be the one in the zombie make-up.

FOR THE FOLKS AT FOX suggestions for a better theme park...

July 30, 2013, 12:00 pm

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Last week, Twentieth Century Fox made the better-late-than-never announcement they're venturing into the theme park business to exploit their owned film and television properties.

This is actually the second attempt to build a better theme park (the first being an embarrassing Australia-based vanity project for Rupert Murdoch).  This time around, they're using Malaysia as a testing ground before moving anywhere else.

Studios continue to feel the paranoia-inducing nightmare that Millennials and additional future generations, simply aren't brand champions.  Hell, they're not even really aware, nor do they care, which programs and movies come from which studios.

Adding to the nightmare, Fox has licensed out a majority of their biggest titles to other theme parks in the last 30 years, including The Simpsons to Universal Studios and, most recently) their massive blockbuster Avatar to Disney.  Star Wars they never had licensing rights from the beginning, and with Disney securing Lucusfilm, don't expect any next-gen Star Tours experiences at this Fox park.

Expected to open in 2016, the new Fox park plans to bring themed attractions around the obvious big-tickets like Alien or Predator, as well as family friendly experiences around Rio and possibly Ice Age.

I think they could deep digger into the Fox catalogue for some really unique guest satisfaction:

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PORN SEX VS. REAL SEX: The Differences Explained With Food

July 30, 2013, 1:00 pm

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Tons of people regularly watch porn and then find that real life sex rarely results in getting stuffed in a satisfying way for hours at a time.

While the disappointment that porn isn't all that it's plugged up to be may be devastating to some, it can also lead certain people to thinking that there is something wrong with themselves and thus creating a bit of a problem in the sack.

But don't worry if you aren't up to muff like those porn stars, 'cause real life does not and will not revolve around a spontaneous three-way with your plumber...ever.

Just watch the following informational video (which uses food to illustrate the point nicely) on why Porn Sex isn't Real Sex and then feel better about all the times you accidentally tried to enter the wrong hole.

We've all been there buddy.

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TRIPLE SHOT DIGITAL: Comixology Submit Presents THE HAMMER OF ARGUS #1, LOVE IS A BURNING THING #1 and ROCKET QUEEN AND THE WRENCH #1

July 30, 2013, 3:34 pm

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There’s an easy to pronounce mighty hammer in this heroes’ book set in Greece with The Hammer of Argus, plus a bad boy super-soldier in Love is a Burning Thing. The Zoom Family hosts Jamie Baldwin for the summer, will he get his own armored adventures in Rocket Queen and the Wrench?

The leader in the digital comics space opened up the platform to indie creators back in March of this year. Writers and artists now have the chance to publish comics or graphic novels on the browser, tablet or phone using the Guided View technology. Comixology curates the submissions and soon the comic is put into panel by panel production for the viewer. The comics appear right on the digital store alongside all of the major publisher’s books.

THE HAMMER OF ARGUS #1
Writer: Ernesto Lopez de Victoria
Artist: Christopher Nelson
Price: $1.99
Page Count: 27 pages
Imprint: Bearmoon Comics
Digital Release Date: 5/15/13
Age Rating: 17+ only
BUY IT HERE

Rendered on a computer in a unique and colorful CGI style is this great foray into mashing up mythology and comics—a tradition nearly as old as the medium!

The thief Brutus finds his way into the ancient forge of Argus the Cyclops.

For fans of Thor, Hercules, Percy Jackson and fun stories of the Olympian Gods. The art is the standout for this book, the 3D rendering makes for larger than life storytelling and great action.


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LOSE YOURSELF In Pure Panda Nirvana

July 30, 2013, 3:00 pm

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You Like To Watch Don't You?

Well, it's here, the beginning of the greatest time suck to have ever been created.

Oh, you say, "But Elizabeth, I already watch hours of Dogs Seeing Their Solider Owners For the First Time After A Long Deployment and videos of Grandmas Dancing, how can you possibly assume that anything is better than that?"

How about a 24/7 live stream of Pandas being Pandas in China?

Yeah, that's right the Chengdu Research Base of Panda Breeding is going to start a round-the-fucking-clock panda watch video stream so that assholes like me can waste even more of our lives sobbing over baby pandas eating bamboo.

How's that?

You think you can top that bitches?

Yeah, I though not.

Panda Watching begins in August so click HERE to make sure the browser is all ready for your journey into lost days.

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THE COMIC LIST: Releases For 7/31/13

July 30, 2013, 4:00 pm

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After the jump check out a list of which which comics, graphic novels, toys and other pop-culture merchandise will arrive at your local comic shop via Diamond Comics Distributors.   Please check with your retailer for availability.

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Contest! Win a '2 GUNS' Prize Pack!

July 30, 2013, 5:00 pm

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Academy Award® winner Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg lead an all-star cast in 2 Guns, an explosive action film that tracks two operatives from competing bureaus who are forced on the run together. But there is a big problem with their unique alliance: Neither knows that the other is an undercover federal agent.

For the past 12 months, DEA agent Bobby Trench (Washington) and U.S. naval intelligence officer Marcus Stigman (Wahlberg) have been reluctantly attached at the hip. Working undercover as members of a narcotics syndicate, each man distrusts his partner as much as the criminals they have both been tasked to take down.

When their attempt to infiltrate a Mexican drug cartel and recover millions goes haywire, Trench and Stigman are suddenly disavowed by their superiors. Now that everyone wants them in jail or in the ground, the only person they can count on is the other. Unfortunately for their pursuers, when good guys spend years pretending to be bad, they pick up a few tricks along the way.

And we're giving away a prize package to a Forces of Geek reader!



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HUMANOIDS Announces Online Store

July 31, 2013, 6:00 am

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Humanoids, the graphic novel publisher of European authors such as the legendary Alexandro Jodorowsky and Mœbius, and American creators such as John Cassaday and Terry Dodson, has launched it's own online store.

A one stop location for readers who are not lucky enough to have a local comic book store carrying their books, the Humanoids Store also offers special features such as a FREE DIGITAL COPY of the equivalent hard copy item purchased, or even exclusive items such as:

• Angel Claws, the Jodorowsky/Moebius erotic masterpiece, presented here in a Deluxe Super-oversized format and in a limited and numbered printing of 800 copies.

• The Ultra Deluxe French Edition of Le Garage Hermétique (The Airtight Garage), of which only a few dozen copies have been made available to us here in the US and which is an extremely limited edition of what is widely considered Jean “Moebius” Giraud's magnum opus.

And to celebrate the launch, we're teaming up with Humanoids to offer Forces of Geek readers a 10% promotional discount code (RRZ8518) valid on any one purchase made at the Store through August 18th, 2013

This is a great opportunity to pick up one or more of our recent hits, like Terry Dodson’s MUSE, or classic bestsellers from Alexandro Jodorowsky (THE INCAL, THE METABARONS), among many others.

Visit the Humanoids Store HERE!

MONOPOLY EMPIRE Takes Product Placement to a New Level

July 31, 2013, 7:00 am

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GØDLAND Reaches Mind-Bending Conclusion

July 31, 2013, 8:00 am

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ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK: "Fool Me Once" S1E12 (Review)

July 31, 2013, 9:00 am

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by Elizabeth Weitz

The definition for Retribution seems simple enough: n. "Punishment that is considered to be morally right and fully deserved" On the surface it appears to be pretty clear cut, you do something wrong that goes against the moral center of another, you get punished. But if you look really deep, there's some serious subtext lingering underneath that definition.

And therein lies the problem.

Just who the fuck's moral center are you rubbing against?

And in prison, retribution can be an incredibly hazardous thing.

Chapman (Taylor Schilling) has not exactly come full circle to meeting her real self, but, after Larry's (Jason Biggs) disastrous NPR interview (where some secrets concerning her fellow inmate were spilled), a blossoming relationship with Alex (Laura Prepon) that turns out was built upon a lie and months of getting torn down emotionally, Chapman is discovering that perhaps she really is the person the people in prison think she is, kind of an asshole.

While on nighttime janitorial duty Chapman runs into a very upset Crazy Eyes (Uzo Aduba) (who is cleaning the bathroom as a way to cope with her darkness) and although she tries to explain and apologize to her former prison wife, Crazy Eyes is having none of it. She has made peace with the fact that Piper is simply not a nice person and the truth of this seems to settle on Chapman in a way that nothing else has (Retribution light: truth as punishment).

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