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Jackie Chan is NOT retiring!
2 days ago
A recent press conference in Cannes for the movie “Chinese 12 Zodiac” Jackie Chan stated that he will no longer be staring in action movies. UNTRUE. According to Chan himself as per his facebook account, not happening. Source: http://www.facebook.com/jackie
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The CW’s Arrow without the Green gets a new preview
3 days ago
Here’s a new preview for Arrow, an upcoming CW TV show loosely based on the Green Arrow. I say loosely because The CW changed his name from Green Arrow to just plain Arrow. And instead of living in Star City, he now lives in Starling City.
At least his real name is still Oliver Queen and he’s More >
And it’s official, Toonami is back! May 26, 2012
5 days ago
Toonami fans, you rallied, and you even created an anthem, and your work was not in vain. Hopefully this isn’t the biggest troll that Adult Swim has ever done (I doubt that would win over fans), but according to Adultswim.com, Toonami has been listed as being back on the network.
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Disney celebrates Bruce Boxleitner Birthday with Giant Light Cycle Cake
At the Tron Uprising Press Junket today, Disney presented Bruce Boxleitner with a giant birthday cake modeled with light cycle strips around the cake. The cake was presented at the reception. He was joined by stars Elijah Woods, Mandy Moore, Paul Reuben, and Nate Corddry. Bruce once again will be More >
Tara Strong to be at AM2 convention in June
1 week ago
Today, AM2 has announced Tara Strong as an official guest of honor for the 3-day convention (June 15-17, 2012) in Anaheim, CA, that celebrates manga, comics, anime, animation, and Asian music. You may know Strong for her voice work as Bubbles (Powerpuff Girls), Harley Quinn (Arkham City) and More >
Cast of Spartacus does boot camp for Season 3, production to start after
1 week ago
by John "Spartan" Nguyen
in TV
Each year the cast of Spartacus trains in boot camp, a month before production, to get into peak gladiator shape. Fans want to see hot bodies fighting and having sex. Stunt coordinator Allan Poppleton has them train for four months, pushing them to the point of exhaustion. Exercises include cross More >
Comic Book Men and Talking Dead get a second season on AMC
1 week ago
Good news if you’re a fan of either Kevin Smith’s Comic Book Men or Chris Hardwick’s The Talking Dead. AMC has picked up the second season for both shows, giving us 16 half-hour long episodes. Comic Book Men follows a bunch of comic book nerds/workers at Kevin Smith’s New Jersey comic shop, Jay More >
Bring Back Toonami gets an anthem
1 week ago
When Cartoon Network aired Toonami as an April Fools joke, many fans were left with excitement and disappointment. Fans were excited because for one day they were able to watch their favorite anime shows, just like the old days. Fans were disappointed because it was a big tease. Ever since then More >
American Dad Season 7 Review: America or Bust
2 weeks ago
Review written by Jia-Wei Wang
Seth MacFarlane strikes comedy gold again with American Dad! Volume 7. Similar to another one of MacFarlane’s work called Family Guy, American Dad is about a wacky family with a talking pet dealing with the many struggles of daily life in a comedic way. Stan Smith is More >
Spike TV to air Microsoft’s E3 Media Briefing
2 weeks ago
For those of you too lazy to watch the Microsoft E3 Media Briefing on the internetz, you can now watch it live on Spike TV. The 90-minute event, XBOX: ENTERTAINMENT EVOLVED, is going to air without commercials on Monday, June 4 at 12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT.
So what does Microsoft have in store for More >
Disney XD – ‘TRON Uprising’ animated series, ‘Clu’ to next film?
2 weeks ago
The new animated series by Disney XD looks jaw-dropping amazing. Inspired mostly by TRON: Legacy, the second film in the TRON franchise, this new animated series has Tron, Clu, Programs, Argon City, and the Grid. The animation looks kick-ass, light cycles, fight scenes, and disc battles to boot! More >
DVD Review: Todd & The Book of Pure Evil Season 1
4 weeks ago
When I first heard about Todd and the Book of Pure Evil and saw the trailer, I thought, “Okay, this is going to be lame.” I started with the first season and surprisingly, it’s actually not bad. It has its funny but crude moments. Yeah, there are gross moments that make you go WTF – like a guy More >
Carlton to be doing ‘The Carlton’ flash mob this Saturday in LA
1 month ago
Alfonso Ribeira, AKA Carlton from The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, will be joining a flash mob at Universal City Walk underneath the Hard Rock guitar sign. The dance move of choice…The Carlton. Thanks to Visalus for coordinating this huge event.
So if you want to join in on this epic event, show up at More >
New season for American Ninja Warrior comes to NBC
1 month ago
by John "Spartan" Nguyen
in TV
First came Sasuke, a Japanese TV show that pits contestants in hardcore obstacle challenges that only a ninja would think would be a piece of cake. Then came the American version called American Ninja Warrior that aired on G4. Now, NBC has announced that season 4 of the show will premiere on its More >
Is Toonami more than an April Fools’ Day Joke?
1 month ago
On April 1st, 2012 Cartoon Network and Adult Swim did something that took fans by storm. For the first time in almost four years, Toonami was back on the air. Steve Blum reprised his role of T.O.M. 3.0 with new voice acting for introductions, commercials, and he even reviewed Mass Effect 3. Anime More >
We’re giving away 3 DVD copies of American Dad Volume 7
1 month ago
With the American Dad Volume 7 DVD being released on April 17th, Nerd Reactor and Fox have teamed up for the American Dad Volume 7 DVD Giveaway. We’re going to be giving away 3 copies.
“American Dad Volume 7 follows the family through their 100th episode where Hayley elopes with Jeff, Stan is More >
Robert Kirkmans’ Thief of Thieves in development for AMC
1 month ago
It looks like AMC loves Robert Kirkman, because his recent comic, Thief of Thieves, will be turned into a TV series. Thanks to his comic, The Walking Dead, it helped AMC get huge ratings on TV. It would make sense that AMC would want to collaborate with Kirkman on another project.
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Game of Throne’s Lena Headey to star in Grimm Fairy Tales Animated Series
1 month ago
Game of Throne‘s Lena Headey is set to voice Sela Mathers, the lead character in the Grimm Fairy Tales Animated Series. It’ll be based on Zenescope’s comic book series of the same name. You may have seen Headey as Queen Gorgo in 300, Sarah Connor in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, and More >
Second short of Super Best Friends Forever features Poison Ivy
1 month ago
Here’s the second short of Lauren Faust’s Super Best Friends Forever that aired on April 6, 2012, during the DC Nation power hour. Titled Time Waits for No Girl, Supergirl and Wonder Girl calls up Batgirl to help them fight against Poison Ivy. The problem? Batgirl can’t sneak out and change into More >
Brock Lesnar and The Rock sign new one-year contracts with the WWE
1 month ago
by Mike Villarreal
in TV
If you happened to miss this past Monday Night RAW, fans saw what was likely The Rock’s exit from the show and the return of Brock Lesnar. Following Lesnar’s lost and retirement at UFC 141, many suspected “The Next Big Thing” would likely return to the WWE despite his fallout with the company that More >
With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story exclusive clip – Stan Lee on quitting
1 month ago
Here’s an exclusive clip from Stan Lee’s documentary, With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story, on why he almost quit comic book writing. The original documentary will premiere on EPIX during “Marvel Heroes Weekend”.
From April 27th to 29th, Stan Lee will be hosting the EPIX marathon featuring More >
NR Interview: The Aquabats’ Christian Jacobs, AKA The MC Bat Commander
1 month ago
If you’re looking for a campy and silly superhero show that stars a rock band fighting monsters and villains, then The Aquabats! Super Show! is your show.
We had a chance to talk to The Aquabats frontman Christian Jacobs, AKA The MC Bat Commander, about how he started out in the ska band from OC, More >
Fans rally to get Toonami back on Cartoon Network for good
1 month ago
If you haven’t been living under a rock, every one of your nerdy friends has told you by now that Toonami returned last night on Cartoon Network. Steve Blum returned to once again voice TOM, and numerous classic Toonami anime were shown during the Adult Swim block.
While this was a great nostalgic More >
Cartoon Network re-airs Toonami as April Fool’s joke
1 month ago
This is probably the best news you’ll hear all day. Last night, Cartoon Network viewers were treated to a very special April Fool’s joke. Cartoon Network’s normal Adult Swim programming was replaced by the return of Toonami.
Voice actor Steve Blum returned to once again voice the Toonami MC, Tom. More >
And that’s why they’re called The Justice League
1 month ago
Mad, the animated sketch comedy show on Cartoon Network, has created a music video featuring many of your favorite DC heroes singing about why Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman aren’t being super friends at all. No love for the lower tier heroes?
Via Nerd Bastards
