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Review: Morgan Spurlock’s Love Letter to San Diego Comic-Con
1 month 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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!!!
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
4 months 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 >
Irrational Games Announces 1999 Mode in BioShock Infinite
4 months ago
by Michael Pao
in Video Games
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 More >
MPsy’s Star Wars: The Old Republic Review (From Levels 1-10)
4 months ago
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 Wars, or more precisely, Star Wars: The More >
Doctor Who: Worlds in Time
4 months ago
by Michael Pao
in Video Games
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 a More >
LA’s Golden Apple Comic Book Store for Sale
4 months ago
Ever wanted your very own comic book store? Well if you been saving up big for a rainy day then this is your lucky day! Los Angeles’ landmark nerd mecca is up for sale on ebay for a “buy it now” price of $679,000. The store comes fully stocked with item well worth over $300,000. The store opened More >
Epic Beard Man the Movie aka ‘Bad Ass’
4 months ago
by Michael Pao
in Movies
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 More >
Comic Hit List: Avengers – X-Sanction #1
4 months ago
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 in a future where a More >
Comic Hit List: Star Wars – Crimson Empire III #1-2
5 months ago
by Michael Pao
in Comics
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 More >
Comic Hit List: Wolverine and the X-Men #02
5 months ago
by Michael Pao
in Comics
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 More >
Comic Hit List: Butcher, Baker, Candlestickmaker #5
6 months ago
by Michael Pao
in Comics
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. We’ve seen him More >
Comic Hit List: Deadpool #46
6 months ago
by Michael Pao
in Comics
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) the body More >
Comic Hit List: The Avenging Spider-Man #1
6 months ago
by Michael Pao
in Comics
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 More >
