Remember, the Star Wars universe exists beyond the movies. Many novels, comic books, television series, and spinoff movies expand upon the universe as explained in the 9 canonical movies. Based on the Coruscant tropical year, this calendar uses the Battle of Yavin (when the first Death Star was destroyed) as its epoch or year zero.…
Category: Movies and TV
If you’re a fan of all things sci-fi, fantasy, superheroes, and anything else that could be considered “geeky”, then you’re in the right place. Our Geek Movies and TV section includes some of the most iconic titles in geek culture, such as Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter. But we also have a wide range of newer hits like Stranger Things, The Umbrella Academy, and The Mandalorian. Whether you’re in the mood for an epic adventure, scream-out-loud horror, or a thrilling sci-fi journey, we’ve got you covered. So, grab some popcorn, sit back, and get ready to be transported to other worlds and dimensions!
Music artists’ (e.g. Taylor Swift) aggressive power-moves over streaming services leaves consumers in uncomfortable three-way relationship.
I can’t think of a more uncomfortable three-way than the contradictory relationship between music artists, streaming services, and the music listeners who pay everyone’s bills. Between streaming services trying in vain to keep costs down, listeners trembling at the thought of increasing prices, and the music industry’s million-dollar music artists dreaming that the value their…
The Big Bang Theory intro – a closer look at the 109 photos used to create the show’s opening sequence
The Big Bang Theory television show is centered on five characters living in Pasadena, California and includes roommates Leonard Hofstadter and Sheldon Cooper; Penny, a waitress and aspiring actress who lives across the hall; and Leonard and Sheldon’s equally geeky and socially awkward friends and co-workers, mechanical engineer Howard Wolowitz and astrophysicist Raj Koothrappali. At…
AOL’s kiss of death touches another – Winamp to shut down after 15 years
Started in 1997 by two college students, Winamp gained popularity as the MP3 player of choice for many geeks. Today, thanks to online competition and AOL’s inherent ability to ruin anything it touches, Winamp will be closing down on December 20, 2013. At that time, Winamp web services and website (including Winamp downloads) will cease…
Gravity movie is even more fun when we spot, and explain, the scientific inaccuracies portrayed in the movie
I loved the movie Gravity! The photography was beautiful and the 3D imagery phenomenal to experience. George Clooney was great (while he lasted) and Sandra bullock a pleasant wonder to watch (as always). Still, I couldn’t help but wonder how accurate the portrayal of the space environment really was. As it turns out, the physics…
Breaking Bad – Walter White obituary appears in Albuquerque Journal after series finale
New TV series based on the hit movie Zombieland is heading to Amazon Instant Video
Amazon aims to beef up its original programming lineup with the announcement of a new television series Zombieland based on the hit comedy movie of the same name and set in the same zombie-filled universe as the feature film that starred Jesse Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson. Work on the project is just getting underway and…
Original Batmobile sold at auction for $4.6 million to a Batman fan
New MySpace launches with totally new design and focus
The six-month beta period has ended. The new MySpace has just gone public and owner, Justin Timberlake, is featured all over the place. The new MySpace retains its focus on music (and less on social networking) and lets you log in with Twitter or Facebook accounts (and your old MySpace account if you still remember…
Fourth Jurassic Park movie is a go – to be released June 13, 2014
A fourth Jurassic Park is a go with a confirmed release date of June 13, 2014. Yeah, 18 months to crank out a effects-laden Jurassic Park is not much time. The movie will be made in 3D of course. Steven Spielberg had previously announced the film was in development at the 2011 Comic-Con. The screenplay…








