http://www.geeksofdoom.com Stuff by geeks, about geeks, for geeks. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:00:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Copyright © Geeks of Doom 2011 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ webmaster@geeksofdoom.com (Geeks of Doom) webmaster@geeksofdoom.com (Geeks of Doom) Comics, Movies, Technology, Video Games, Books, Toys, Geeks, Geek, Television, TV, Music, Film 1440 http://geeksofdoom.com/GoD/img/2010/04/2010-04-27-geeksofdoomcast144.jpg http://www.geeksofdoom.com 144 144 Your weekly geek infusion The official podcast for all things Geek Comics, Movies, Technology, Video, Games, Books, Toys, Geeks Geeks of Doom Geeks of Doom webmaster@geeksofdoom.com no no http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2012/01/16/tim-burton-chats-beetlejuice-2-status/ http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2012/01/16/tim-burton-chats-beetlejuice-2-status/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:00:23 +0000 The Movie God http://www.geeksofdoom.com/?p=133469

Beetlejuice 2 hasn't yet been greenlighted by anyone, and while some may be intrigued by the prospect (I won't lie, I'm pretty curious) many folks probably don't ever want to see it happen.

Nevertheless, those involved with the movie seem to be high on the idea of doing a follow-up. Back in June of 2010, it was revealed that both Geena Davis and Michael Keaton would be happy to return to the roles they played in the 1988 original, and now the man behind said original, Tim Burton, is also talking about the possibility of seeing a sequel happen. [...]]]> http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2012/01/16/tim-burton-chats-beetlejuice-2-status/feed/ 1 http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2012/01/14/is-avatar-2-being-pushed-back-to-2016-or-staying-in-2014/ http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2012/01/14/is-avatar-2-being-pushed-back-to-2016-or-staying-in-2014/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:00:13 +0000 The Movie God http://www.geeksofdoom.com/?p=132807

Some quarreling reports have made their way out into the world about the potential release window for James Cameron's sequel to the biggest movie ever made, Avatar.

Back in October of 2010 we found out that the plan appeared to be to shoot Avatar 2 and Avatar 3 back-to-back, and release them in the years 2014 and 2015, respectively. Now, according to sources, we might not even see the first sequel until the year 2016. [...]]]> http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2012/01/14/is-avatar-2-being-pushed-back-to-2016-or-staying-in-2014/feed/ 0 http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/11/17/six-million-dollar-man-heads-to-theaters-better-stronger-singer/ http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/11/17/six-million-dollar-man-heads-to-theaters-better-stronger-singer/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:00:15 +0000 PS Hayes http://www.geeksofdoom.com/?p=123438

Bryan Singer is rumored to be in talks to direct a theatrical version of the classic television series, The Six Million Dollar Man, Latino Review is reporting.

Singer's name, as of late, has been attached to a number of 1970's TV shows making the jump to the big screen including Logan's Run and Battlestar Galactica. This is the first time that an actor has also been attached to one of these rumored projects, as it's being reported that both Singer and producer Harvey Weinstein have had talks with Leonardo DiCaprio about starring as astronaut Steve Austin [...]]]> http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/11/17/six-million-dollar-man-heads-to-theaters-better-stronger-singer/feed/ 2 http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/09/22/monster-director-patty-jenkins-might-helm-thor-2/ http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/09/22/monster-director-patty-jenkins-might-helm-thor-2/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 03:12:27 +0000 BAADASSSSS! Arrested DevelopmentAvengersCharlize TheronComic BookEntertainment WeeklyGame of ThronesKenneth BranaghKevin FeigeMarvelMarvel StudiosMovieMoviesNatalie PortmanNewsProductionThe AvengersThor http://www.geeksofdoom.com/?p=112156

The God of Thunder doesn't look too happy. Well ever since Thor director Kenneth Branagh decided against taking the helm of a sequel to the Mighty Marvel movie hit that has rang up worldwide ticket sales of $449 million, Marvel Studios has been searching for a new director to guide Thor and his awesome hammer Mjolnir through another dazzling cinematic adventure destined to be post-converted to 3D. Although directors such as James McTeigue (V for Vendetta), Breck Eisner (The Crazies), Brian Kirk (Game of Thrones), and Drew Goddard (Cloverfield) have been mentioned in connection with the assignment, the latest word has Patty Jenkins, who directed Charlize Theron to a Best Actress Oscar in the 2003 drama Monster, possibly wielding the mighty megaphone and getting a snazzy parking spot at Disney Studios as the new director of Thor 2 [...]]]> http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/09/22/monster-director-patty-jenkins-might-helm-thor-2/feed/ 0 http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/08/30/nooooo-did-george-lucas-make-darth-vader-even-wimpier-in-star-wars-blu-ray-edition/ http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/08/30/nooooo-did-george-lucas-make-darth-vader-even-wimpier-in-star-wars-blu-ray-edition/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2011 01:03:24 +0000 Empress Eve http://www.geeksofdoom.com/?p=106613

It's a known fact - George Lucas cannot leave well enough alone.

When it comes to his Star Wars saga, the man just can't help but go back in and fix what's not broken, over and over and over again. We've had to endure all sorts of indignities, like "Jedi Rocks," Han not shooting first, and, well, the list goes on and on, I could be here writing all day.

By now, you must all know about the long-awaited Star Wars Blu-ray Editions coming out in September. Oh the excitement to finally see the saga in hi-def. As we learned last week, Lucas did dip back into the pool to do some tweaks, like the one to the Yoda Puppet in Episode I. Ok, fine, fine, I can overlook that. Now, rumor has it that another change is being made that there's no way in hell any Star Wars fan is gonna be OK with.

Star Wars fan sites and forums are posting that in Return Of The Jedi in the scene where The Emperor is killing Luke with Force lightning as Darth Vader watches on, that Vader now yells, "Nooooo!!!!!!" as he lifts up the Emperor. Sound familiar? Yeah, sounds like that much-ridiculed ending of Episode III. Check out the video below of the scene, which syncs up the new audio with the existing video [...]]]> http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/08/30/nooooo-did-george-lucas-make-darth-vader-even-wimpier-in-star-wars-blu-ray-edition/feed/ 10 http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/08/16/rumor-alert-supermanbatman-movie-on-the-way/ http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/08/16/rumor-alert-supermanbatman-movie-on-the-way/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:05:07 +0000 MK2Fac3 http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=104171

Apparently, there is a real chance of Warner Bros. considering a future movie team-up of the characters of Superman and Batman after 2013's release of Zack Snyder's Man of Steel.

Rumor has it that this possible upcoming Superman/Batman movie could go one of two ways. The first being that, if Christian Bale is willing to reprise his role, Batman would be mentoring a young Superman in fighting super crime that threatens the world. And if Bale isn't willing, the other idea is too throw out the Chris Nolan continuity, and have Henry Cavill's Superman mentoring a young Bruce Wayne.

This is a terrible idea [...]]]> http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/08/16/rumor-alert-supermanbatman-movie-on-the-way/feed/ 4 http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/06/11/matt-smith-returning-in-series-7-of-doctor-who-plus-captain-jack-and-river-song-rumors/ http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/06/11/matt-smith-returning-in-series-7-of-doctor-who-plus-captain-jack-and-river-song-rumors/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 20:16:45 +0000 Greg Davies http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=94867

It's been a big news week for Doctor Who, with some major announcements and rumors floating around the web about Series 7. The BBC has made a formal announcement that they have commissioned 14 new episodes for 2012, including a Christmas Special, which has become a tradition for the new era of Doctor Who.

Additionally, Steven Moffat and the BBC have also confirmed that Matt Smith will be continuing his role as the Doctor in Series 7 during 2012, following some silly rumors online that he was stepping down. With the official confirmation from the BBC, the rumors were put to rest... but that didn't stop Moffat and others lay out some clues as to what else we might be seeing in Series 7.

Following the official announcements from the BBC, John Barrowman (aka Captain Jack Harkness from Torchwood) revealed in an interview with Zap2It that the return of Captain Jack to Doctor Who has been discussed between Russell T Davies and Steven Moffat. "I've always said that if I'm asked to go back to Doctor Who, I'll go at the drop of a hat," Barrowman says. "That's where Captain Jack got his beginnings. And it's already been discussed." [...]]]> http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/06/11/matt-smith-returning-in-series-7-of-doctor-who-plus-captain-jack-and-river-song-rumors/feed/ 5 http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/03/10/patrick-troughton-era-creature-returns-in-doctor-who-series-6/ http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/03/10/patrick-troughton-era-creature-returns-in-doctor-who-series-6/#comments Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:13:11 +0000 Greg Davies http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=85228

As we move closer to the first episode of of Doctor Who Series 6, there are more tidbits of information coming out about this year's season -- including returning villains (and the tools at their disposal) and surprising guest stars that are returning from Series 5. The following information could be considered a tad on the spoilery side --- so consider to have been alerted!

First off, as the spoiler-hounds have known for some time now, the Cybermen will be returning in Series 6, but what makes things interesting is who and what will also be in the episode [...]]]> http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/03/10/patrick-troughton-era-creature-returns-in-doctor-who-series-6/feed/ 1 http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/01/28/is-ridley-scotts-prometheus-still-an-alien-prequel-after-all/ http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/01/28/is-ridley-scotts-prometheus-still-an-alien-prequel-after-all/#comments Sat, 29 Jan 2011 02:00:16 +0000 The Movie God AlienDamon LindelofMichael FassbenderPrometheusRidley ScottScience Fiction http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=80744

It's gotten to a point where we may just not have a clue what's going on with director Ridley Scott's return to science fiction, Prometheus, until we see it with our own eyes...much like was the case with Scott's take on Robin Hood, which saw many strange rumors and rumblings lead us all over the place during production.

Because no one likes to be screwed around with when it comes to movie news -- we all just want to know accurate details, not random rumors -- we'll try and ease it back on said rumors and keep it to only things that seem solid in regards to Prometheus from here on out. That said, those of you who have been closely following this movie's progress should be interested in hearing this last bit of he said, she said.

Last we had heard, Ridley's planned prequel to Alien had grown past its prequel status through a draft written by Damon Lindelof and evolved into its own unique movie titled Prometheus, which was said to contain only traces of Alien's DNA. This was exciting to some who didn't want to see a prequel, and disappointing to those who were excited to see what Scott would come up with. [...]]]> http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/01/28/is-ridley-scotts-prometheus-still-an-alien-prequel-after-all/feed/ 4 http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/01/23/keanu-reeves-confirms-the-matrix-sequels-in-development/ http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/01/23/keanu-reeves-confirms-the-matrix-sequels-in-development/#comments Mon, 24 Jan 2011 04:48:20 +0000 Greg Davies Keanu ReevesThe MatrixWachowski Brothers http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=80028

A couple of years ago, I made a post discussing how a 4th Matrix film was inevitable. When the post was initially published, it was met with some skepticism from Matrix fans. How could there be another movie if Neo is dead? Is Neo actually dead? Keanu Reeves, in a guest of honor speech at the London School of Performing Arts University, has finally clarified that there are indeed plans for more Matrix films.

It should come as no surprise that there are plans for a fourth and fifth Matrix movie. Besides the fact that combined with merchandising and home media sales the movies are money-makers, the development of the 3D filming tech adopted by James Cameron and the recent release of Tron: Legacy (sequel to a movie that was one of many influences on The Matrix) make it a prime time for the Wachowski Brothers to reignite their Matrix saga. In short, it's good timing [...]]]> http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/01/23/keanu-reeves-confirms-the-matrix-sequels-in-development/feed/ 7 http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/01/03/rumor-for-your-thoughts-will-monsters-inc-2-be-a-prequel/ http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/01/03/rumor-for-your-thoughts-will-monsters-inc-2-be-a-prequel/#comments Mon, 03 Jan 2011 23:55:38 +0000 The Movie God DisneyMonsters Inc.Monsters Inc. 2Pixar http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=76576

News has been pretty slow over the holidays, and while we wait for things to begin picking up again, there's always those ever-so-fun rumors to ponder.

Today there's a rumor regarding another expected sequel in the magical world of Pixar Animation. As many of you know, Pixar was never big on any type of sequels not counting their Toy Story franchise. But with Toy Story 3 released this past summer and Cars 2 set for this upcoming summer, the popular studio is clearly taking time to expand upon some of their fantastic existing worlds instead of delivering more original content.

Other expected sequels from Pixar are Monsters Inc. 2 and The Incredibles (which seemed like the most likely to get a second film from the start), but it's the former that's on the rumor menu on this day.

Keep it very clear in mind that this is just a rumor and it's unclear whether or not it will play out, but if it does it could be really interesting. [...]]]> http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/01/03/rumor-for-your-thoughts-will-monsters-inc-2-be-a-prequel/feed/ 0 http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2010/09/22/marilyn-manson-to-guest-on-eastbound-down-hey-if-betty-white-can-do-it/ http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2010/09/22/marilyn-manson-to-guest-on-eastbound-down-hey-if-betty-white-can-do-it/#comments Thu, 23 Sep 2010 02:20:35 +0000 The Movie God Adam McKayDanny McBrideEastbound amp DownJody HillMarilyn MansonStevie http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=64862

Eastbound & Down is one of the funniest shows on TV. What started as a six-episode one-and-done first season, is now preparing to premiere their second season due to popular demand. One of the fans of the show happens to be shock-rocker Marilyn Manson...and he wants to make a cameo.

Manson told MTV at the season 2 premiere that he has an itch to step into the shoes of Stevie, the wildly obsessive assistant to Kenny Powers (Danny McBride). While the role of Stevie is already filled by actor Steve Little, show writer/director Jody Hill was honored by the support and interest of Manson, and was quoted saying "I'd love that. He can play Stevie's brother." Hill continued "Honestly, I'm honored. I saw Marilyn Manson open up for Nine Inch Nails when I was in high school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, so the fact that he's heard of the Kenny Powers series is pretty awesome." [...]]]> http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2010/09/22/marilyn-manson-to-guest-on-eastbound-down-hey-if-betty-white-can-do-it/feed/ 0 http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2010/09/02/tom-cruise-james-mcavoy-wanted-for-at-the-mountains-of-madness-but-which-does-guillermo-del-toro-prefer/ http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2010/09/02/tom-cruise-james-mcavoy-wanted-for-at-the-mountains-of-madness-but-which-does-guillermo-del-toro-prefer/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:47:52 +0000 The Movie God At the Mountains of MadnessGuillermo del ToroH.P. LovecraftJames CameronJames McAvoyTom CruiseUniversal http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=63025

If you follow movie news, you're aware that last month we found out that Guillermo del Toro would be directing his dream project next, a massive big-budget adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness with James Cameron helping out as a producer. This was some of the more exciting news we've heard in recent memory, but now begins the not-so-exciting aspect to the project: the casting rumors.

When del Toro was attached to direct The Hobbit, the constants in related news were either delays due to MGM's ongoing struggles (which ultimately led to del Toro stepping away from the movies), and of course the never-ending rumors of who might play Bilbo Baggins. Now the casting frenzy has begun with At the Mountains of Madness, and we have our first two potential lead-role names.

The good news here is that these actors are not randomly generated rumors, but more the leading names on the studio and director's wish list. The bad news is that the studio and director seem to have a difference in opinion. [...]]]> http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2010/09/02/tom-cruise-james-mcavoy-wanted-for-at-the-mountains-of-madness-but-which-does-guillermo-del-toro-prefer/feed/ 8 http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2010/06/15/david-yates-to-direct-the-hobbit-robert-rodriguez-to-direct-deadpool-sam-raimi-to-direct-wizard-of-oz-reboot-maybe/ http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2010/06/15/david-yates-to-direct-the-hobbit-robert-rodriguez-to-direct-deadpool-sam-raimi-to-direct-wizard-of-oz-reboot-maybe/#comments Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:33:55 +0000 The Movie God David YatesDeadpoolOz: The Great and PaowerfulPeter JacksonRobert RodriguezSam RaimiThe Hobbit http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=54639
Most of these filler stories aren't worth a second thought, but as we've said before, sometimes one comes along that's just too good to pass up. Today, we have three of these!

First up is news that David Yates has possibly been offered the chance to step in and replace the dearly departed Guillermo del Toro on The Hobbit. Yates came on to the Harry Potter franchise with 2007's Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and stayed for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and both parts of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

Yates could be a decent choice, but as many have said since before he was even hired, the only name I felt could take that gig on was del Toro. [...]]]> http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2010/06/15/david-yates-to-direct-the-hobbit-robert-rodriguez-to-direct-deadpool-sam-raimi-to-direct-wizard-of-oz-reboot-maybe/feed/ 1 http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2010/06/10/rumor-for-your-thoughts-batman-3-to-grab-joseph-gordon-levitt-for-the-riddler/ http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2010/06/10/rumor-for-your-thoughts-batman-3-to-grab-joseph-gordon-levitt-for-the-riddler/#comments Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:39:58 +0000 The Movie God BatmanBatman 3Christopher NolanJoseph Gordon-LevittThe Dark KnightThe Riddler http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=54209 the recent reports of what we could expect from Indiana Jones 5 -- will end up being denied to the end as completely false.

These rumors are usually an aggravation to all, but when one has any kind of reasonable source or backing to it, it has the ability to catch some eyes. With that said, here's one to feast your eyes and thoughts on.

Hollywood Life has word from a source close to the action that Joseph Gordon-Levitt could just be a favorite for director Christopher Nolan to cast as The Riddler in the untitled follow-up to 2008's The Dark Knight, currently known as Batman 3.

This is the rumor everyone is running with anyway; from my perspective, it doesn't seem to be quite that clean cut. The inside reports seem to state that since Gordon-Levitt joined the cast of Nolan's upcoming Inception, the two have indeed talked about the young star joining the third Batman film. There is absolutely no indication of who he would be playing in the movie, if even in it at all. [...]]]> http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2010/06/10/rumor-for-your-thoughts-batman-3-to-grab-joseph-gordon-levitt-for-the-riddler/feed/ 20