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Dragon*Con 2012 Photos
8 months ago
by Michael Pao
in Convention
Billed as the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the universe, Dragon*Con is all that and more. With hours of panels, numerous fan based tracks, dealers rooms, art shows, pop art, nightly More >
Exclusive Costumes in Borderlands 2
10 months ago
by Michael Pao
in Video Games
Anyone else out there that can’t wait for Borderlands 2 to be released? Well I can’t wait to once again step into the shoes of the Vault Hunters and go into battle with guns blazing. And for those of you who played through the first game Gearbox Software has a little extra something for you.
When More >
Ron Perlman becomes Hellboy again for a Good Cause
10 months ago
by Michael Pao
in Culture
It’s stories like this that makes this somewhat jaded writer crack a smile. A well known special effects company by the name of Spectral Motion (Hellboy and X-Men) has helped make two Make-A-Wish children’s wishes come true. Zachary who was one of these children had wanted to meet and become More >
Trailer & Images of ‘Untitled Web Series About a Space Traveler Who Can Also Travel Through Time’
10 months ago
by Michael Pao
in Web
It’s time to get meta! Fans of Doctor Who and Community you might be interested in a new web series called ‘Untitled Web Series About a Space Traveler Who Can Also Travel Through Time’. While it’s not ALLOWED to use it’s orginal title due to a battalion of lawyers ready to storm the courtroom like More >
Cast of ‘Firefly’ to Reunite at Comic-Con 2012
10 months ago
by Michael Pao
in Convention
Fellow browncoats rejoice because you’re going to have a little something special to celebrate at Comic-Con this year. It looks like the entire cast and crew of the sci-fi hit ‘Firefly’ will be reuniting for a special ten year anniversary panel on Friday, July 13 at 12:30pm in Ballroom 20. You’ll More >
‘The Avengers’ Firefly Style
11 months ago
by Michael Pao
in Web
Check out this awesome mash up video recently released by a talent video editor that goes by the name Cruciatus featuring ‘The Avengers’ intro in a ‘Firefly’ style. Both the blockbuster movie with the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and the story about space cowboys that ended much too soon was directed More >
‘The Megas’ release their new album ‘History Repeating: Blue’
11 months ago
by Michael Pao
in Music
It has been four years since the video game inspired rock band ‘The Megas‘ released their Mega Man 2 influenced sountrack ‘Get Equipped’. Since then the band has been working on new material and earning a very special reference in the Archie ‘Mega Man’ comic book series. Now their More >
Alan Scott is Gay, and Other Gender and Race Changes in DC
11 months ago
by Michael Pao
in Comics
DC Entertainment has announced that the formerly straight male character who will now be portrayed as gay will be Alan Scott, who was the original Green Lantern and now the solo Green Lantern in DC’s Earth 2 line up. But that’s not all, readers can expect to see even more race and gender changes More >
Help Osamu Ichikawa attend EVO 2012
11 months ago
by Michael Pao
in Video Games
Osamu Ichikawa is a fan of Street Fighter from Japan who had to deal with the challenges of brain paralysis his whole life. But that hasn’t stopped him from pressing forward and becoming a serious gamer in his own right. Using his cheek and chin Osamu uses his fighting pad to play the games that More >
Matt Smith with the Olympic Torch
12 months ago
by Michael Pao
in Culture
As the sun rises across Cardiff Bay we see Matt Smith (Doctor Who) the eleventh Doctor with the olympic torch. No, this is not a new episode of Doctor Who or part of the minisode a day ago, but the actor himself with the ACTUAL olympic torch. Walking up to the Norwegian Church Arts Centre which More >
Doctor Who London Olympics Minisode
12 months ago
by Michael Pao
in TV
The Olympics are coming to London and it looks like the Doctor (Matt Smith) has set the TARDIS on adventure setting for the occasion. (more…)
Review: Morgan Spurlock’s Love Letter to San Diego Comic-Con
1 year ago
Word has spread about Morgan Spurlock‘s new documentary spotlighting Comic-Con, and much of it has been positive. For me, it did live up to the hype. Entitled Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope, this eighty-eight minute long documentary shined a respectable light on the annual celebration of comic More >
A BioShock Marriage Proposal
1 year ago
Oh nerd love…how I love thee. It’s always great to see a couple who found each other. And it’s even better than better when they pop the question in a very nerdy way. The love story between a 2K Insider and BioShock superfan, Saoirse, and her boyfriend, Gareth, is a perfect example.
With some help More >
Star Wars: The Old Republic Friends Trial
1 year ago
by Michael Pao
in Video Games
For a limited time players who have an active Star Wars: The Old Republic account will be able to invite up to three of their friends to explore the galaxy far, far away. BioWare and LucasArts‘ Star Wars: The Old Republic Friends Trial allows players to invite their friends to try out the MMORPG More >
WANTED: Testers for Star Wars: The Old Republic Update 1.2
1 year ago
by Michael Pao
in Video Games
Got some fantastic news for you Star Wars: The Old Republic players! Update 1.2 will be hitting the public test server soon and BioWare are looking for testers for this much anticipated patch. This next big update will feature a brand new Flashpoint, Operation, and Warzone for players to go in More >
Ryan Reynolds for a rated-R Deadpool movie
1 year ago
by Michael Pao
in Movies
Recently on an interview with IGN for the film Safe House, actor Ryan Reynolds (Blade: Trinity, R.I.P.D.) reveals that the script for the much anticipated Deadpool film has been developed further and is said to be “fantastic”. Reynolds also states that the film has to be rated-R (YES!) and will More >
New Star Wars: The Old Republic novel in the works
1 year ago
by Michael Pao
in Video Games
While Drew Karpyshyn (Mass Effect, Neverwinter Nights), the lead writer for the popular MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic and author of the tie-in novel Revan, may not be with BioWare anymore, he is still working on novels for the game itself. Recently, news of a second novel has surfaced on the More >
Lucy Liu to play Watson in CBS’ New Sherlock Holmes Series
1 year ago
by Michael Pao
in TV
CBS has cast Lucy Liu to play Watson in their new Sherlock Holmes series, ‘Elementary’. Liu will be playing an ex-surgeon and former NYPD consultant in this new series who will be Holmes’ new faithful companion. In this adaptation Holmes will be a recovering addict and former Scotland Yard More >
Brisk Bodega Cantina: Star Wars Episode I Art Show Photos
1 year ago
by Michael Pao
in Art
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 a galaxy far far away. More >
DIY Dungeons & Dragons dice gauntlet
1 year ago
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 a More >
Photos from the Doctor Who Burlesque Show
1 year ago
by Michael Pao
in Culture
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 More >
Even More Photos From Anime LA 2012!!!
1 year ago
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 More >
Comic Hit List: Damaged #5
1 year ago
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 I get to check it out now. Since More >
Ferris Bueller’s Work Day Off
1 year ago
by Michael Pao
in Web
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 More >
Star Wars: The Old Republic Exclusive Founder’s Medal & Title
1 year ago
by Michael Pao
in Video Games
Sometimes it’s pretty awesome being there at the beginning and able to say you’re a true OG. There’s some bragging rights to that and a touch of pride as well. BioWare is offering just that sort of bragging rights to players who have been a part of the Old Republic since the early days by way of More >
