Entertainment Weekly’s Michael Ausiello has confirmed that Emmy host Neil Patrick Harris will be part of a “Dr. Horrible-themed production” tonight. Horrible picked up a Creative Arts Emmy last week. (If you haven’t seen it by now, we’ll have to revoke your geek card. Sorry.) Also appearing? John Hodgman. This could be the most nerdalicious Emmys ever!
Happy International Talk Like A Pirate Day
I am epically over the whole Talk Like A Pirate Day thing, but any excuse for a neat picture. (Photo taken by Rona Proudfoot at the Lorain International Festival Parade in 2008.)
TGIF: The wrath of gigantic George
Watch out, Jabba! (This, and many more behind-the-scenes shots from the original trilogy, can be found at the Star Wars Rare Vintage Photos group on Facebook.)
Jediism founder suing supermarket over hood
Man, that Jedi religion guy just can’t stay out of trouble, can he? Daniel Jones, co-founder of the Jedi Church in Wales, is suing a supermarket because they told him to remove his hood.
“It states in our Jedi doctrination that I can wear headwear. It just covers the back of my head,” he said.
“You have a choice of wearing headwear in your home or at work but you have to wear a cover for your head when you are in public.”
Uh-huh. Props to Tesco for their response:
Tesco said: “He hasn’t been banned. Jedis are very welcome to shop in our stores although we would ask them to remove their hoods.
“Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda and Luke Skywalker all appeared hoodless without ever going over to the Dark Side and we are only aware of the Emperor as one who never removed his hood.
“If Jedi walk around our stores with their hoods on, they’ll miss lots of special offers.”
Movie news: Sequels, reboots, steampunk, Michael Bay and other things you’re probably sick of
Pirates 4 to go steampunk? Disney gave Johnny Depp a (anti?) hero’s welcome at D23 last week and announced the film’s name – On Stranger Tides – but the most interesting thing I’ve heard in connection with the movie is a rumor that the villian may be cribbing from Captain Nemo. On the one hand that could be kind of cool. On the other hand… It’s Pirates of the Caribbean 4. Not sick of steampunk yet? If there’s any truth to this, you will be.
- Just like old times. J.J. Abrams and Roberto Orci hint that the next Star Trek movie will deal with “modern-day issues.”
- It’s never too soon for a reboot! Or a prequel. Yes, X-Men: First Class may be next on the Marvel X-Movie slate. Of course, the Fantastic Four are actually getting a reboot, nevermind that they just made two movies. Nobody runs your iconic properties into the ground like Hollywood!
- Twilight. New Moon actually has enough of a plot for it to be given away entirely in the trailer? Kristen Stewart actually attempts to act? Dakota Fanning is in it! Wow, my standards are low for this one…
- Randomly. Nostalgia Chick takes on Armageddon.
Gate Geek – SGU Ready to Launch
There is such an avalanche of Stargate Universe coverage starting that there’s no way to cover it all. Besides, most of them are spoilery and I’m living partway in the Spoiler Cave, right now.
A nice, spoiler-free review was given by Wired magazine. Yet another who thinks it’s a strong and interesting show; even for those who have never watched Stargate.
Tons of new content on SyFy and the official site, if you want to be teased further. SGU starts October 2nd with a 3-parter.
The Newlywed Game will sound so classy!
He has one of the most mesmerizing voices in show business. (Next to James Earl Jones, that is.)
Star Trek and Heroes actor George Takei will be going on The Newlywed Game with his husband, Brad Altman.
I’ve heard George’s sense of humor. Is this a late night show?
Obama cements first geek status with lightsaber pics
His nerdiness has never been much of a secret, but pictures of President Obama with a toy lightsaber on the South Lawn Wednesday afternoon have stormed the internet! Fear not, there were real fencers and other athletes on hand – it was all an effort to promote Chicago’s bid to host the 2016 Olympics.
Wacky merchandise: The R2-D2 USB Humidifier
Cracked looks at the worst of the EU, yet forgets Waru
Oh, Cracked. ‘Retarded’ is not a word we use. Still, one has to give them a bit of credit for looking the most horrific aspects of the EU (Sorry, Death Troopers) full on in the face. I suspect this list was compiled by someone who spent an hour or two on the Wook and not an actual reader, because how else could any reader forget the golden magnificence and ultimate WTFness of Waru?