San Francisco Fan Force has details about a Cinemax-sponsored “Join the Jedi” event in Union Square on November 7th. (Because why not vote in costume?)
Similar events are planned in New York, Philadelphia and Los Angeles.
Hatin’ for Hipsters
Part of me thinks this “Star Wars sucks” t-shirt might get the makers a C&D faster than usual, but I also think it would be a delightfully ironic type of thing to wear at CIV – if you made your own.
Wheaton’s top five
Wil Wheaton on the five books every geek should read. I’m only one for five here*, but to each their own. (via SF Signal)
* I think The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is kind of overrated. Don’t stone me.
Movie News: Loose ends and WTFery
Bryan Singer will make another Superman movie. By the time it comes out, Superman Returns might even earn back it’s budget.
This has nothing to do with anything except that I used to have a weird crush on Jack Black – the trailer for Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny And if you’re cool with Tenacious D, I bet you’re jumping out windows in excitment for another Harold & Kumar movie.
They’re remaking Revenge of the Nerds? And the Fanboys dude is directing? Oye vey…
What the…
- Batman vs. Superman. Uh-huh. Yeah. Sure.
- Mad Max 4? Haven’t we all suffered Mel Gibson enough?
- Halo is dead, Peter Jackson or no Peter Jackson. I’m weaping into my cheerios… Not.
- Wachowski brothers to write and direct live-action Speed Racer. That’s it, I can’t read anymore movie news, because I have been struck dead.
The Dwarf looks like Harry Knowles!
64 reasons to watch Dungeons and Dragons. Because it makes TPM and AOTC look like The Godfather? I don’t know… I’m big on embracing the cheese, but I watched this movie on cable and it was awful. Maybe they ought to Rifftrax it.
That said, the reasons are pretty funny.
Speaking of Rifftrax, their mocking of The Phantom Menace is now available. Has it offended any uptight prequel fans yet? I want to know!
Leia Filk Contest ends tonight!
Remember, if you wish to participate in the Leia Filk Contest, all entries need to be added to the commments here by 11:59pm PST tonight.
See you in the Sarlaac pit!
Do you know M.C. Chris? You should – his Fette’s Vette is (sorry Al) the best Star Wars song ever.
BSG spin-off closing in on reality
First draft scripts for Caprica have shown up at Sci-Fi’s offices. The show, a spin-off/prequel to Battlestar Galactica, has been described as a “family drama and a political drama about corporations and politics” surrounding the creation of the Cylons.
Watching the Saga?
What is the best viewing order for a Star Wars marathon? I’m a traditionalist – I’d go with chronological order. I believe in reading books that way (You really don’t want my EU reading suggestions) and the differences there would be far less jarring than going from ROTS to ANH. And it doesn’t rob the OT of some of its best moments, the way pre-knowledge of the prequels would. But ‘Greedo’ also offers a third and fourth method that could be interesting.
I know we have plenty of folks lately pondering this very question – what’s your solution?
Leia filks due tomorrow!
Get your buns on and your boobs taped, tomorrow is the last day to submit your Princess Leia filk!