Geek News: Friday, January 30, 2009
Thanks to Roberto who sent me a link to a 1,474 megapixel picture of Barack Obama’s inaguration that you can fully zoom in to see facial reactions on the people that were there; even President Obama himself. It’s amazing
http://www.davidbergman.net/blog/2009/01/22/how-i-made-a-1474-megapixel-photo-during-president-obamas-inaugural-address/
We have a first look Soundwave from Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, it’s not the actual Soundwave but it is our first look at the official toy.
Thanks to Chris for the article on Robots taking over the planet. Some of us will see it coming other… not so much. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090129155416.htm
Speaking of neat stuff… Adidas is now selling a line of Star Wars-inspired sneakers. The Adidas Superstar Force trainers come in black and white and sell for $150 a piece at adidas.com.
Empire and Rebels
Variety is reporting that Emily Blunt and Jason Segel are both in negotiations to join 20th Century Fox’s Gulliver's Travels comedy that will star Jack Black But there's the catch. I reported a few weeks ago that Emily Blunt was rumoured to appear as Black Widow in Iron Man 2 - apparently not anymore. "Fox holds an option on the actress that was part of her deal when she co-starred in The Devil Wears Prada, and the studio may invoke it to see that she takes part in the giant tale
A remake of the Arnold Schwarzenegger action flick Predator is in the works, with Robert Rodriguez likely to direct. In the updated version a team of commandos will face a mysterious race of vicious monsters. Plural. As in more than the one, lone bad guy that appeared in the first Predator.
Sylvester Stallone says he's planning to reprise the role of Vietnam veteran John Rambo again.
A Paul Blart: Mall Cop sequel is in the works.
Thanks to marco Warner Bros. and producer Joel Silver have set Kung Fu Panda co-director John Stevenson to make his live action directing debut on Masters of the Universe, a re-imagining of the signature Mattel toy line.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
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Friday, January 30, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Official Obama Merchandise Auction (click here)
On January 20, 2009, JJ and Melissa Duggan from The New Flow 93.5’s JJ and Melanie in the Morning traveled to Washington D.C. to participate in history in the making: witnessing Barack Obama being sworn in as the 44th President of the United States of America. They brought back a little piece of history with them: a ton of Official Obama merchandise to be auctioned off , with all proceeds going directly to the New Flow 93.5’s community partner, the Yonge Street Mission at 270 Gerrard Street, Toronto. You too can be a part of history and take home official memorabilia you won't find anywhere else. On behalf of The New Flow 93.5, we thank you in advance for bidding…it's time for a change and we can start right here at home. The items include: Obama Bobble Head, Obama Action Figure, Breath mints with collectors tin, State Newspapers, T-Shirts and so much more.
Britney Spears posted pictures of herself preparing for her upcoming tour on her website
Courtesy of: britneyspears.com
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
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Geek: Monday, January 26, 2009 As we already know, Stephen Chow stepped down as director of The Green Hornet back in December due to "creative differences," which was the first sign that something was amiss. Although it's not confirmed, it sounds like Seth Rogens The Green Hornet will get canned all together. Apparently Imagi Animation Studios is running out of money and may be temporarily shutting down operations.. Imagi, is the animation company behind 2007's TMNT as well as the upcoming Astro Boy…which means it might be delayed if production stops for too long. Charlies Angels 3 rumours are circulating Here’s what Jonah Nolan Co-screenwriter of the Dark Knight say’s about the Oscar snub: I, like you, was disappointed that Chris didn't get some recognition this morning, but for Heath and so many of the people who worked so hard on this thing to get nominated is thrilling. Any nominations for a comic book movie is a thing of 0beauty no matter how you slice it, and that takes the sting out a bit. Besides, I've been to the big show before, and, like any of these things, it's a little disappointing. Did you know it's not even an open bar once the show starts? At least this time I would have remembered to bring a little cash so I could buy myself a drink after losing. Google co-founder Sergey Brin will have to find another way to hitch a ride to where little green men reside after the Russian space agency announced plans to shut down its tourist flights to the space station at the close of 2009. Brin had a trip booked for 2011
Friday, January 23, 2009
Geek News
Geek: Friday, January 23, 2009 On this date in 1983, The A-Team debuted The Dark Knight will return to IMAX theaters starting today. The film will open in 143 IMAX screens domestically, and 29 screens internationally. The Dark Knight did land EIGHT nominations . . .None of which are for Best Picture, Chris Nolan was also snubber as best Director. We’ve posted the Redband trailer for Mutant Chronicles. The Movie Stars Thomas Jane, John Malkovich, and Ron Pearlman The Latest on the Wolverine movie: I’m hearing that they're reshooting a little less than half of the film, which is a lot! My Sources are now claiming that most of what they're currently shooting or re-shooting involves Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool along with Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. Warner Brothers developing Tom and Jerry for the screen. meh* Tom Arnold is reportedly trying to lure Arnold Schwarzenegger into making a True Lies sequel. A few words to the Academy on their failure to Nominate Dark Knight For Best Pic: -Here is a sure fire way to get people to watch your long boring ass show. -You seem out of touch with the rest of the planet. - It makes Heath Ledgers nomination seem like a token nod.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
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Geek: Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Popular Science posted this amazing satellite image of Barack Obama's inauguration, two million people captured in amazing crispness by commercial satellite GeoEye-1. You can check them out on our blog. Flow935.com
Here’s what Robots are up to…..
Tiny robots so small they can be injected into the bloodstream could soon be used to help carry out surgical procedures. Scientists have created micro-motors -- just twice the width of a human hair -- which will power tiny robots around the body of stroke victims. Doctors will be able to control the robot gaining a unique view of things like a stroke-damaged cranial artery via a camera mounted to the front.
Random geekieness
Tom Cruise says he's interested in turning last week's Hudson River plane crash into a movie. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Cruise said that he's considering adapting the incident for film. Cruise, who earned his private pilot's license in 1994, praised the pilot for doing a "heroic" job, saying: "I know what it's like, because we train for emergencies and then for it to happen and to have it turn out the way it did -- that's how we want them all to end."
