Well sorta.
The science journal “Nature” reports the discovery of a new species of human nicknamed “the Hobbit.”
And it looks like they had the tools to make second breakfast.
Dang…that implant is buzzing again
Apparently, Josh Griffin over at TheForce.Net got to see a rough cut of Episode 3 and plans to post a review in the next few days. [Warning: Although not huge, the Empire article does contain a few spoilish tidbits in the last two paragraphs.]
Assuming LFL doesn’t swoop in and stop this thing in its tracks, a lot of buzz will be hitting the airwaves and internet, soon.
Turn away from the spoilers, people!
Seeds of geekdom
What self-respecting geek would carve a pumpkin with triangle eyes and buck teeth when one could fashion Darth Vader or Legolas in squash instead?
Here you will find an amazing array of pumpkin carving patterns just in time for Halloween.
Choose “patterns” on the left-hand side of the screen for a complete listing, including SW, LOTR, Super Heroes, Famous Movie Monsters, and more.
It’s all Greek to me
Ancient Greek students everywhere rejoice at the prospect of something new to read. In a story pointed to by MuggleNet, they’ll soon be releasing Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s (Philosopher’s) Stone in Ancient Greek.
There’s also a version in Latin, for those so inclined.
Roll Over, Sir Alec
Sir Alec Guinness did not seem terribly fond of pop culture in his day; bashing the very pop culture icon that gave him a comfortable retirement on more than one occasion.
So imagine his horror if he should look down and discover that his movie Last Holiday is being remade…
…starring LL Cool J and Queen Latifah.
Now will be the time we find out if the dead really can come back to haunt.
Why I’m voting for KHAAAAN!
The Truth About The Kirk/Spock Ticket. War crimes! Flip-flopping! And they don’t even go into all the sex with hot alien woman!
Am totally serious about the Khan thing. NOT SO I LIE!
Is it January yet?
TV Guide talks to J.J. Abrams about the fourth season of Alias.
Is Lauren really dead? Will Spy!Mommy return? What the hell did Jack do? Is Sark a sexy bitch or what? Is Lost really enough to tide us over?
Some of these questions are answered. And some I just made up.
Wherefore art thou, Lois Lane?
First off… Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor? DUDE.
Rumor mill says there are several candidates up for Lois Lane in the new Superman Movie:
Meanwhile, Cinescape says the following six actresses are being considered for the role of Lois Lane: Mischa Barton from “The O.C.”, Charisma Charpenter from “Angel,” Mia Kirshner from “The Crow: City of Angels,” Evangeline Lilly from “Lost,” Natalie Portman from the “Star Wars” prequels, and Keri Russell from “Felicity”.
Right off… Natalie Portman? No: she’s just too ladylike for Lois. She lacks the… well. Balls. Lois needs a harder edge, more brass. Hell, most of the girls up there are a little lacking. (Mischa Barton? WTF?) Charisma Charpenter can snark with the best of them, but certainly there’s more than one mouthy brunette in Hollywood? Hell, Smallville found one.
What do you folks think?
No, the other bugger over there!
Someone with a lot of time on their hands has redone the LOTR movie scripts with Monty Python quotes. The site appears to be down right now but is archived here.
Frodo: Odd, the ring is cool though it has been touched by the flames… and strangely heavier.
Gandalf: Look for writing, Frodo… do you see any?
Frodo: Yes! Here… along the inside… it says “Orodruin Jewlers 10-Karat.”
Luke, Be A Jedi Tonight…
… or make that Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Mr McGregor is in talks to play Sky Masterson in London’s revival production of “Guys and Dolls.”
Uh… mini-con anyone?