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Thursday, 22 September 2011
Thursday, 19 May 2011
Walking Dead Board Game: The Perfect Summer Excuse to Stay Inside
14:15
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All of our favorite nerd pursuits combined into one product.
Just when I thought I was going to die of nerve explosion while waiting for the next season of AMC's The Walking Deadcomic-to-tv adaptation, Z-Man Games and author Robert Kirkman's Skybound Entertainment announced a joint venture to bring the very first Walking Dead board game to retail this summer.
We don't have very many details about gameplay beyond the general idea: beating up zombies, trying to live, collecting supplies, and so forth--pretty standard fare that with this license is going to be pretty awesome.
Robert Kirkman heartily endorses it, and he ain't no shmuck: "I've always loved board games, but never knew they could be this cool! We've done test plays of The Walking Dead board game at the office, and the game play scenarios ring true to what Rick and the other survivors face in the comic book. I couldn't be more impressed with Z-Man Games."
The game will be for 1-6 players, which means you can even play the board game based on the zombie comic book all by your lonesome, officially becoming the saddest image in the entire world. Though if this game plays out anything like Z-Man's amazing storytelling game Tales of the Arabian Nights, everything will be just fine.
Walking Dead Board Game: The Perfect Summer Excuse to Stay Inside
14:15
suchnewz
All of our favorite nerd pursuits combined into one product.
Just when I thought I was going to die of nerve explosion while waiting for the next season of AMC's The Walking Deadcomic-to-tv adaptation, Z-Man Games and author Robert Kirkman's Skybound Entertainment announced a joint venture to bring the very first Walking Dead board game to retail this summer.
We don't have very many details about gameplay beyond the general idea: beating up zombies, trying to live, collecting supplies, and so forth--pretty standard fare that with this license is going to be pretty awesome.
Robert Kirkman heartily endorses it, and he ain't no shmuck: "I've always loved board games, but never knew they could be this cool! We've done test plays of The Walking Dead board game at the office, and the game play scenarios ring true to what Rick and the other survivors face in the comic book. I couldn't be more impressed with Z-Man Games."
The game will be for 1-6 players, which means you can even play the board game based on the zombie comic book all by your lonesome, officially becoming the saddest image in the entire world. Though if this game plays out anything like Z-Man's amazing storytelling game Tales of the Arabian Nights, everything will be just fine.
Watch Game of Thrones' Seventh Episode a Week Early!
14:11
suchnewz
HBO GO unsheathes a special Game of Thrones offer for subscribers that lets users view seventh episode "You Win or You Die" immediately after episode six!
If you're anything like us, the wait in between Game of Thrones episodes, though merely a week, drives us madder than the Mad King himself with anticipation! But no longer!
Once this Sunday, May 22nd's episode "A Golden Crown" rolls its credits, HBO GO has a special offer for subscribers that allows them to immediately view episode seven "You Win or You Die" through the service! And trust us, once you've seen the climax of "A Golden Crown," you're going to need that next episode to avoid early withdrawals!
And if you weren't aware or watching already (which you should, now that season two is in store), the series stars Sean Bean as Ned Stark, and boasts an otherwise impressive cast comprised of Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister, Mark Addy as King Baratheon, Lena Headey as Queen Cersei, and a host of others all vying for the iron throne of the fictional Westeros.
HBOGo.com also allows access to special features where you'll be able to see "alert feeds" that offer special features as you watch, including commentary from the creators, behind the scenes looks, maps, 3-D costume and item renderings and character guides!
Need more reasons to watch? Check it out, and sign up for HBO GO to watch episode seven after the official press release!
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HBO GO USERS GET EARLY LOOK AT EPISODE SEVEN OF Game Of Thrones STARTING MAY 22
Following the debut of episode six of Game Of Thrones on Sunday, May 22 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET), episode seven of the hit HBO series, entitled “You Win or You Die,” will immediately be available to subscribers on the HBO GO platform. HBO GO can be accessed at hbogo.com or via the HBO GO app – now available for download on Apple’s iPad®, iPhone® and iPod touch® and numerous smartphones using Google’s Android™ operating system – and is free of charge to HBO subscribers through participating television providers.
Watch Game of Thrones' Seventh Episode a Week Early!
14:11
suchnewz
HBO GO unsheathes a special Game of Thrones offer for subscribers that lets users view seventh episode "You Win or You Die" immediately after episode six!
If you're anything like us, the wait in between Game of Thrones episodes, though merely a week, drives us madder than the Mad King himself with anticipation! But no longer!
Once this Sunday, May 22nd's episode "A Golden Crown" rolls its credits, HBO GO has a special offer for subscribers that allows them to immediately view episode seven "You Win or You Die" through the service! And trust us, once you've seen the climax of "A Golden Crown," you're going to need that next episode to avoid early withdrawals!
And if you weren't aware or watching already (which you should, now that season two is in store), the series stars Sean Bean as Ned Stark, and boasts an otherwise impressive cast comprised of Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister, Mark Addy as King Baratheon, Lena Headey as Queen Cersei, and a host of others all vying for the iron throne of the fictional Westeros.
HBOGo.com also allows access to special features where you'll be able to see "alert feeds" that offer special features as you watch, including commentary from the creators, behind the scenes looks, maps, 3-D costume and item renderings and character guides!
Need more reasons to watch? Check it out, and sign up for HBO GO to watch episode seven after the official press release!
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HBO GO USERS GET EARLY LOOK AT EPISODE SEVEN OF Game Of Thrones STARTING MAY 22
Following the debut of episode six of Game Of Thrones on Sunday, May 22 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET), episode seven of the hit HBO series, entitled “You Win or You Die,” will immediately be available to subscribers on the HBO GO platform. HBO GO can be accessed at hbogo.com or via the HBO GO app – now available for download on Apple’s iPad®, iPhone® and iPod touch® and numerous smartphones using Google’s Android™ operating system – and is free of charge to HBO subscribers through participating television providers.
Monday, 16 May 2011
The Awesome Gross Chick From Bridesmaids Announces Two Projects
10:52
suchnewz
The Bridesmaids scene-stealer is doubling-down with two new comedies.
When I first reviewed Bridesmaids I was so swept up with Kristen Wiig's performance (the best film comedienne since Madeline Kahn) that there were few column inches left to talk about the other performances.
As I exited the SXSW premiere, however, I recall saying to friends that "if it were a just world, Melissa McCarthy would be starring in films of her own."
Well, there's nothing like a movie overshooting its estimates (it made $25 million at the box office this weekend) and receiving near-universal praise to make miracles happen.
Deadline reports that McCarthy is teaming with Bridesmaids co-writer Annie Mumolo on a quest movie to steal the Stanley Cup for her dying husband. The husband will be played by McCarthy's actual husband, Ben Falcone, who plays the object of McCarthy's affection in the soon-to-be-if-not-already airplane scene in Bridesmaids.
What disgusting things are in store for this noble vessel?
Entertainment Weekly is also reporting that Bridesmaids director Paul Feig is setting up a project for McCarthy to star in. Nothing is yet known, except for the quote pulled in The Film Stage's article, "“If an actress like Melissa becomes a huge star? THAT is a world I want to live in.”
McCarthy uglied herself a bit for the role in Bridesmaids, but no matter how you slice it she has "unconventional Hollywood looks." To that end, we must all do what we can to support Ms. McCarthy and her career. Because she's really effing funny and we need more of that.
The Awesome Gross Chick From Bridesmaids Announces Two Projects
10:52
suchnewz
The Bridesmaids scene-stealer is doubling-down with two new comedies.
When I first reviewed Bridesmaids I was so swept up with Kristen Wiig's performance (the best film comedienne since Madeline Kahn) that there were few column inches left to talk about the other performances.
As I exited the SXSW premiere, however, I recall saying to friends that "if it were a just world, Melissa McCarthy would be starring in films of her own."
Well, there's nothing like a movie overshooting its estimates (it made $25 million at the box office this weekend) and receiving near-universal praise to make miracles happen.
Deadline reports that McCarthy is teaming with Bridesmaids co-writer Annie Mumolo on a quest movie to steal the Stanley Cup for her dying husband. The husband will be played by McCarthy's actual husband, Ben Falcone, who plays the object of McCarthy's affection in the soon-to-be-if-not-already airplane scene in Bridesmaids.
What disgusting things are in store for this noble vessel?
Entertainment Weekly is also reporting that Bridesmaids director Paul Feig is setting up a project for McCarthy to star in. Nothing is yet known, except for the quote pulled in The Film Stage's article, "“If an actress like Melissa becomes a huge star? THAT is a world I want to live in.”
McCarthy uglied herself a bit for the role in Bridesmaids, but no matter how you slice it she has "unconventional Hollywood looks." To that end, we must all do what we can to support Ms. McCarthy and her career. Because she's really effing funny and we need more of that.
Friday, 6 May 2011
Lady Gaga releases 'Judas' video
05:06
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Lady Gaga releases 'Judas' video
Lady Gaga releases 'Judas' video
05:06
suchnewz
Lady Gaga releases 'Judas' video
Facebook Buying Out Skype?
04:39
suchnewz
Facebook Buying Out Skype? $4 Billion Deal Being Talked About
See who Mark Zuckerberg is after these days. We hear the Facebook CEO is eyeing the takeover of the much popular Skype. If the grapevine is true to what it manages to churn out, Facebook might end up buying out Skype for a price close to $4 billion.
We need not tell you that Skype and Facebook have been associated with each other for some time now. If you would remember, Facebook had been in the scheme of things at Skype and this was demonstrated by Skype when they rolled out their version 5.0 software for Windows.
The software had a dedicated Facebook tab so as to enable users to chat or call Facebook friends via Skype. This was in fact made possible right from “the Facebook newsfeed which can be viewed from within the Skype application”.
By the way, if you are looking at going into what the $4 billion ‘possible’ takeover would bring to Skype, let us also take you to a situation where Skype had been mulling over an IPO. If you would remember, the Skype IPO was recently delayed by its new CEO until the second half of 2011. And that public offer would have brought to the Skype coffers only around $1 billion. Considering such a scene, the Facebook move, if at all that bears fruit, could mean a lot to Skype. We also hear Google too is looking at a venture with Skype. More details are awaited.
What do you think about the Facebook plan for acquiring Skype? Send in your views.
Facebook Buying Out Skype?
04:39
suchnewz
Facebook Buying Out Skype? $4 Billion Deal Being Talked About
See who Mark Zuckerberg is after these days. We hear the Facebook CEO is eyeing the takeover of the much popular Skype. If the grapevine is true to what it manages to churn out, Facebook might end up buying out Skype for a price close to $4 billion.
We need not tell you that Skype and Facebook have been associated with each other for some time now. If you would remember, Facebook had been in the scheme of things at Skype and this was demonstrated by Skype when they rolled out their version 5.0 software for Windows.
The software had a dedicated Facebook tab so as to enable users to chat or call Facebook friends via Skype. This was in fact made possible right from “the Facebook newsfeed which can be viewed from within the Skype application”.
By the way, if you are looking at going into what the $4 billion ‘possible’ takeover would bring to Skype, let us also take you to a situation where Skype had been mulling over an IPO. If you would remember, the Skype IPO was recently delayed by its new CEO until the second half of 2011. And that public offer would have brought to the Skype coffers only around $1 billion. Considering such a scene, the Facebook move, if at all that bears fruit, could mean a lot to Skype. We also hear Google too is looking at a venture with Skype. More details are awaited.
What do you think about the Facebook plan for acquiring Skype? Send in your views.
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Comic-Con Cosplay: Black Widow
18:07
suchnewz
Black Widow doesn't need superpowers to impress -- she possesses a set of skills from gunplay to martial arts that will have any mouth dropping to the floor (as long as her swift kicks aren't putting them there in the first place). Check out this assemblage of lady Avenger goodness!
I'm Starting with the Black Widow in the Mirror
I imagine this is how Natalia Alianovna Romanova a.k.a. Natasha Romanoff a.k.a. Black Widow starts her morning. Fluff up the crimson do, make sure the leather battle suit is snug and take an iPhone shot for posterity. No harm in wanting to look good (and remembering the good looks) after a long day of kicking ass.
From Russia with Love
Natasha Romanoff is like the Evelyn Salt of the Marvel Universe. She was born in Russia, brainwashed by the KGB and, later, goes on the run in an effort to do good in the world. Her training in the "Red Room" gives her near-superhuman fighting abilities. She's also trained in the art of wall-clinging, demonstrated here by this nice Black Widow cosplayer.
No Rash Can Stop Her
In a rare Marvel/DC Comics crossover, Black Widow takes on another one of the deadliest women in comics: Poison Ivy. Hopefully she packed plenty of S.H.I.E.L.D.-grade ointment.
The Black Widow Pin-Up
How the Walmart photographer must have felt when this Black Widow cosplayer strutted into his studio...
The high quality picture features the faux-Natasha Romanoff doing what the Russian assassin does best: bending. Be jealous of the geeky male on the receiving end of this photo.
The New and Improved Natasha Romanoff
Now that the Marvel Movie U has become its own distinct and acceptable universe, movie cosplayers are being embraced by the more traditional comic-based groups. Yes, we live in a world where movie Black Widow can stand proudly alongside comic Black Widow without a cat (er, arachnid) fight breaking out.
Black Widows come in all shapes and sizes, but as long as you can rock the slim, black onesie, the signature pistol and a bracelet full of "Widow's Bite" electro-static energy blasts, then you'll be an equal to all of them. I wouldn't mess with this woman.
Most superheroes rely on their high-tech weaponry or brute strength to ward off foes, but Black Widow is different -- she's all about stealth. The catsuit is an asset all year round, but Romanoff is in her prime during the fall, when her bright red hair matches the changing leaves. Avoid cool, Connecticut weekends when Black Widow is in town.
Letting Loose
The Black Widow costume design is one of exceptional practicality and comfortability. During the day, zip it all the way up for maximum karate chopping and high kicking action. When you come back home for a rest, just unzip and let it all hang out. It's like a vacation in your body armor.
F for Fake
There are a lot of suspicious things going on in this picture: orange end cap for the barrel of the gun, pink trigger, wedding ring -- something doesn't add up. Last time I checked, Black Widow was sleeping around with Daredevil, not tying the knot.
Widow. Black Widow.
This Black Widow proves Natasha Romanoff is a modern day Bond girl. She'll run, jump, kick, slap, and let bullets fly, but at the end of the day, it's all class. You might have your own dreams, but after Black Widow wipes the table with her feeble cosplaying opponents, the only thing she'll be blowing is the end of her pistol.
Put Your Hand in the Air
Master of acrobatics, Black Widow is always ready to spring (literally) into action. Here, a cosplayer pulls off one of Widow's deadliest moves: the bend and snap. Or was that Legally Blonde? Either way, it's working.
The S.H.I.E.L.D. Initiative Is H.O.T.
I'm not exactly sure who the other gal standing next to Black Widow is supposed to be, but I'd be down if she were cosplaying as Agent Coulson. The female version.
Assume this picture's background is blurry because whoever snapped the photo caught Black Widow zipping around the showroom floor. The next unseen frame is her punching two guys in the face and then dropping down into a tarantula stance.
Don't let your old cosplay costumes go to waste. That dusty Catwoman suit from a few years back? Rip of the ears, dye your hair red, add a few accessories and you have the perfect Black Widow getup. Fret not: the ghosts of the DCU won't haunt your leather jumpsuit.
Avengers Assemble
Two perks of cosplaying as Black Widow:
1. You get to pal around with all the macho Marvel characters without being "arm candy."
2. You're automatically everyone's favorite because you look hot in character, especially when standing next to raggedy Captain America.
Point Blank
The last thing you want to do is cross a Natasha Romanoff. Even in the fun-loving setting of Comic-Con, a Black Widow cosplayer will own your ass (even if it's only a blast of water from a squirt gun). She may smile when you ask to take her picture, but beware -- one wrong move and you'll be on the ground begging for Thor to save you.
If you're really going to match the Natasha Romanoff of the comic book, you can't rely on your already-Ginger look, however adorable that may be. What Black Widow has going up on her head isn't red, it's RED. This lady gets it and she went all the way: a full dye job of a color you only see on firetrucks and the surface of Mars.
Nick Fury and His Furies
When Nick Fury needs a job done, he calls Black Widow. Or is that Widows?
The world can never have enough hot, female assassins and it's as easy as a logic-less cloning arc in such-and-such Avengers book to act as incentive for doubling up on Romanoffs. If they make a S.H.I.E.L.D. movie, doubling Scarlett Johansson is the only requirement.
Spending a weekend in character as Black Widow requires a lot more than nailing the look. A lady cosplayer must act the part, and that requires practice.
This girl found the perfect regiment, creating her own "Red Room" at home using a trampoline. Emulating Romanoff's moves is a piece of cake when gravity isn't an issue.
What's this!? Mingling with a Batwoman?!
Rest easy -- this Black Widow shoots us a glance that says, "Can't you see I'm infiltrating enemy territory?" Go get'em, Natasha!
Times are tough for superheroes. Even saving the world doesn't bring in the cash that it did years ago.
That's why Black Widow had to resort to picking pennies out of her local mall fountain. But her spy training keeps her out of trouble, striking just the right pose when caught by cameras.
A Black Widow comes locked and loaded, ready for battle, but a smart cosplayer equips herself with a firearm just fantastical enough to not be taken seriously. Smart move -- you don't want to be bum rushed by authorities and have to show off your fighting skills.
Oh, Tony Stark, you creep. We can't blame you for checking out your smoking hot teammate (or notary, in the case of Iron Man 2), but maybe you could take a slightly subtler approach?
She can shoot a target from a mile away, break bones with her pinky finger, but since most of her adversaries are of the male gender, Black Widow's greatest weapon may be her femininity. Distraction is an assassin's greatest asset, and Widow certainly has that base covered. In this case, unsuspecting guys will have two bullets in their head before they can even make eye contact.
No discrimination here: Black Widow is a badass and this guy knows it. If you already own the red wig, why not?
