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Michael Pao
Michael Pao is a photographer and writer who loves pretty much anything geek/nerd culture. Meet the rest of the Nerd Reactor Team.
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Brisk Bodega Cantina: Star Wars Episode I Art Show Photos
Feb 6th
Just a few days ago, downtown Los Angeles played host to the Brisk Bodega Cantina: Star Wars Episode I Art Show to hype up the re-release of Episode I in 3D. Fans of the film were treated to some visual treats in the form of Star Wars-inspired art celebrating the movie about More >
DIY Dungeons & Dragons dice gauntlet
Feb 6th
Imagine that you’re at your weekly Dungeons and Dragons game. As you’re looking through your dice pouch, you realize that you’re missing your twenty-sided dice. Or perhaps your beloved pet thought the dice looked tasty and decided to eat one or two. Do you seriously want those dice back after More >
Photos from the Doctor Who Burlesque Show
Feb 4th
Recently the Nerd Reactor crew was privileged enough to have been invited to check out Peepshow Menagerie‘s production of a Doctor Who themed burlesque show entitled, ‘Space Tease: A Burlesque Adventure Through Time & Space’. With eager smiles and sonic screwdrivers at ready we journeyed forth to Club Monte Cristo in Los More >
Even More Photos From Anime LA 2012!!!
Feb 1st
Even Booster Gold, the greatest hero you’ve never heard of, supports Nerd Reactor! Here we have even more photos from this year’s Anime LA for your viewing pleasure! And if you missed our initial report and video, you can check them out here. Personally Anime LA has always held a special place in my More >
Comic Hit List: Damaged #5
Jan 31st
An early copy of the fifth issue of Damaged recently appeared in our inbox here at Nerd Reactor. Before I get into the nitty gritty of it, I have to say that before hand I was unfamiliar with this series. I have seen it on the stands, so I’m kind of excited that More >
Ferris Bueller’s Work Day Off
Jan 27th
That lovable rascal Ferris Bueller hasn’t been really up to much since 1986 but just yesterday the internet was treated to a youtube video of that once upon a time highschool slacker. In what seems to be a fancy hotel and dressed in a comfortable looking bathrobe, Ferris throws open the curtains and asks the More >
Irrational Games Announces 1999 Mode in BioShock Infinite
Jan 19th
2K Games announced today that Irrational Game’s BioShock Infinite will feature a mode called 1999 Mode. This mode will have permanent consequences for the choices players will make. There will be many different challenges that will be tailor-made for hardcore gamers. This new mode is said to include various tweaks and features More >
MPsy’s Star Wars: The Old Republic Review (From Levels 1-10)
Jan 6th
Alright boys and girls, it’s time to talk about something that’s very near and dear to me. Is it my family? My friends? That cute girl over I saw over there? No, but it is something that’s taking up a fairly large chunk of my present social life. It’s Star More >
Doctor Who: Worlds in Time
Dec 31st
Ever wish you were one of the Doctor’s companions? Ever wanted your own sonic device? Well Whovians and Wholigans you are in luck! Developers Three Rings have teamed up with BBC to produce a flash powered 2D browser based MMO by the name of Doctor Who: Worlds in Time. As soon as you create More >
Epic Beard Man the Movie aka ‘Bad Ass’
Dec 25th
The internet sensation known as the AC Transit Bus Fight or more commonly known as Epic Beard Man will be getting a film starring Danny Trejo (Machete and Predators), Charles S. Dutton (Gothika and Alien 3), and Ron Perlman (Sons of Anarchy and Hellboy) in 2012. The movie is directed by Craig Moss who also co-wrote the script with Elliot Tishman.
The plot of the film is pretty interesting in itself More >
Comic Hit List: Avengers – X-Sanction #1
Dec 24th
It looks like Cable is back and it looks like his mission now is to take out the Avengers. Since the 2010 events of the ‘Second Coming’ story arc where Cable sacrificed his own life to save the members of the X-Force, he now finds himself reunited with mutant ally Blaquesmith More >
Comic Hit List: Star Wars – Crimson Empire III #1-2
Dec 22nd
Crimson Empire III: Empire Lost continues the adventures of former Emperor’s Royal Guard Kir Kanos since Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood which began back in 1998. For those unfamiliar with the Crimson Empire series it follows Kir Kanos a member of the Emperor’s Royal Guard who were the personal bodyguards of Emperor More >
Comic Hit List: Wolverine and the X-Men #02
Dec 21st
Wolverine just doesn’t seem to be able to catch a break since opening up the Jean Grey School for Higher Learning. Since the first issue the new pint sized leaders of the new Hellfire Club made their prescience known with an attack on the school during a visit from the representatives of New York’s More >
Comic Hit List: Butcher, Baker, Candlestickmaker #5
Nov 23rd
From the pages of fan favorite ‘The Boys’ issue five of ‘Butcher, Baker, Candlestickmaker’ continues the back story of the team’s ruthless leader Billy Butcher. In this fifth issue we learn the actual steps of what led Butcher to become the man that he is now step by bloody step. More >
Comic Hit List: Deadpool #46
Nov 22nd
It looks like the merc with a mouth has some new competition…himself! Well sort of…since we last left Deadpool he just got away from a crazed stalker who kept his old chopped off body parts (from various points of Deadpool’s adventures) in a freezer. After the story arc (Deadpool #41-44) More >
Comic Hit List: The Avenging Spider-Man #1
Nov 20th
There once was a time we had multiple Spider-Man titles hitting the shelves every month from the Spectacular Spider-Man, to the Sensational Spider-Man, to the Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, and so forth. These days the ol’ web slinger had to make due with only one title (that’s not including the team More >
Comic Hit List: Wolverine and the X-Men #1
Nov 11th
The line in the sand has been drawn and sides have been chosen with the X-Men since the events of the Schism story arc. Those who chose to side with Cyclops have decided to stay on the island of Utopia in San Francisco and make stand as a peacekeeping force for mutant kind More >
Con Report: Long Beach Comic & Horror Con 2011 – Panels, Cosplayers and More!
Nov 2nd
It was quite a turnout this year for the third annual Long Beach Comic & Horror Con held this Halloween weekend at the Long Beach Convention Center. There was a little bit of everything for fans of comic books, TV shows, movies, and web series. A number of celebrities also made More >
Comic Hit List: The Fearless #1
Oct 28th
‘The Fearless’ picks up directly after the events of Marvel‘s summer event ‘Fear Itself’. In this first issue the characters Sin (Red Skull’s Daughter) and Valkyrie pitted in a race against each other to claim the hammers of the Worthy after the final battle in ‘Fear Itself’. We see Valkyrie locking More >
Comic Hit List: The 52 List Pt. 05
Oct 6th
Batman #1
Batman fans you’re in for a treat if you picked up this 52 reboot title of Batman. We see Bruce Wayne here once again as the Batman of Gotham City. Much like the Green Lantern series there’s very little change done to the Batverse in the relaunch. Fans of More >
Comic Hit List: The 52 List Pt. 04
Oct 4th
Green Lantern #1
On the heels of the ‘War of the Green Lanterns‘ story arc we bear witness to the infamous Sinestro once again donning the emerald ring and Hal Jordan being booted out of the corps. Life after the GL corps isn’t treating Hal all that grand. With no money, More >
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