Never Forget.

Every day Kiwi. Every day.

RIP KIWI, one of the greats.

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Iron Sky

Found out about this via i09!

The Story of Iron Sky

"Towards the end of World War II the staff of SS officer Hans Kammler made a significant breakthrough in anti-gravity.

From a secret base built in the Antarctic, the first Nazi spaceships were launched in late ‘45 to found the military base Schwarze Sonne (Black Sun) on the dark side of the Moon. This base was to build a powerful invasion fleet and return to take over the Earth once the time was right.

Now it’s 2018, the Nazi invasion is on its way and the world is goose-stepping towards its doom."

Could be corny, could be cool.

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Casting Call: The Fantastic Four

Remember when Wizard Magazine (was good?) did Casting Call? I've decided to take up the mantle!

So here we go:

Reed Richards: Rob LoweReed is of course the smartest man in the Marvel Universe, but what sets him apart from other inventors is the zeal and idealism that fuels his elastic consciousness. He's often depicted as a cold selfish introverted genius, when really ( I think at least) his brilliance is a burden that, when coupled with this idealism and inherent heroic nature, make him a tragic character. Only he can see humanities bright future, and tragically only he can make that future a reality. He is more a restless philanthropist than a selfish introvert.

My Rational: As a fan of the West Wing, I have seen Rob Lowe play the brilliant idealist. If you don't believe me watch the clip below.

Sue Storm: Charlize Theron Sue Storm has to be as strong as she is sexy, but she also has to play den mother to three unruly adventurers.

Rational: Charlize Theron can do action, drama, and comedy. Shes the total package and so is Sue.

Ben Grimm: James GandolfiniBen Grimm is the FF's muscle, but also their moral and emotional center. This stone-man with a heart of gold is loyal as the day is long(even after his best friend turns him into a monster), and as powerful as a Mack truck.

The Thing's gravely exterior is matched with a gravely voice. James Gandolfini can do the tough talkin' ever lovin' blue-eyed thing better than anyone else. Hook him up with some Guillermo Del Toro-esque prosthetic and maybe some CGI enhancements and I'm sold!

Johnny Storm: Zac Efron
The immature fun loving sex symbol of the FF, Johnny Storm enjoys being a hero and basks in all the grandeur that comes with it.

Zac Efron is actually a great actor. There I said it. He wouldn't just pull off this role, he'd KILL it. Don't Believe me? Lets go to the tape.

Zac Efron's Pool Party from Zac Efron

Doctor Doom: Hugh JackmanVictor Von Doom. 'Nuff Said.

Why Hugh Jackman? Because I want to see him play a villain. I want to see Jackman play the vain, egotistical, nemesis who is driven by revenge... oh wait he did play that already. Picture Hugh in the Prestige, only EVIL!





Mole Man: Andy Serkis
Mole Man is the gnarly cave dwelling fiend who wants nothing more than to destroy our heroes.

This is typecasting I know.





Alicia Masters: Christina Hendricks
The blind woman who can see through Ben Grimm's rocky exterior.

So sue me, She's hot and I want her in my movie.




The Director: Guillermo Del Toro
Del Toro's artistic style and his penchant for fantastical worlds make him the perfect director for the Fantastic Four.

Maybe I'll add Namor, and Silver Surfer later... who knows. For now this is my cast. Discuss!

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STAR BORES

So Rich and I decided to discuss our favorite Star Wars planets. I don't even think this is worth blogging but whatever, I'll blog it.


Icemanx711 (3:42:12 PM): Kamino

icantollie49 (3:43:09 PM): lol is that your fav

Icemanx711 (3:43:19 PM): yea
Icemanx711 (3:43:43 PM): Richard Old Bean, Kamino is like Bespin only with H2o instead of gas
Icemanx711 (3:43:45 PM): BAM

icantollie49 (3:44:07 PM): lololol
icantollie49 (3:44:40 PM): can mine be a moon?

Icemanx711 (3:55:04 PM): what moon

icantollie49 (3:57:58 PM): nar shadaa

Icemanx711 (3:59:06 PM): is that from KOTOR2
Icemanx711 (3:59:49 PM): smugglers moon is fly
Icemanx711 (3:59:52 PM): see
Icemanx711 (4:00:00 PM): there is where we could go in our comic

icantollie49 (4:08:01 PM): yo i know man...its little courecant

Icemanx711 (4:09:34 PM): is it
Icemanx711 (4:09:38 PM): is it their moon

icantollie49 (4:10:00 PM): nah its a moon of nal hutta
icantollie49 (4:10:08 PM): its like the base of operations for black sun

Icemanx711 (4:10:20 PM): the huts are from nal hutta right?

icantollie49 (4:10:41 PM): yeah
icantollie49 (4:10:45 PM): thats the only reason i kow it

Icemanx711 (4:10:54 PM): dude this is the geekiest convo
Icemanx711 (4:10:57 PM): we have ever had

icantollie49 (4:10:57 PM): lololol

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Obscure

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Paranoia, Paranoia...

The comic is from Penny Arcade.



Colin Hay- Overkill


I can't get to sleep
I think about the implications
Of diving in too deep
And possibly the complications

Especially at night
I worry over situations
I know I'll be alright
Perhaps it's just imagination

Day after day it reappears
Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear
Ghosts appear and fade away

Alone between the sheets
Only brings exasperation
It's time to walk the streets
Smell the desperation

At least there's pretty lights
And though there's little variation
It nullifies the night from overkill

Day after day it reappears
Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear
Ghosts appear and fade away
Come back another day

I can't get to sleep
I think about the implications
Of diving in too deep
And possibly the complications

Especially at night
I worry over situations
I know I'll be alright
It's just overkill

Day after day it reappears
Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear
Ghosts appear and fade away
Ghosts appear and fade away
Ghosts appear and fade away

Its been a rough week...

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One! Two! Two Punch Knockout! Ah-Ha-Ha!

'Nuff Said....


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LUNCHTIME SKETCH!!!

Batman Beyond!

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Around The Interwebs

Here are some cool videos I thought were worth the time to watch.

First up is the opening credits for an yet to be aired Black Panther animated series. John Romita Jr. alludes to it here, and the reasons why it has yet to air in the USA in this Kick Ass interview.



This is a great video on College Humor of a dude playing piano on the fly while using ChatRoulette.

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

Next up a very funny TMNT video from CollegeHumor.com

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

Also, funny is the latest in Zach Galifinakis' Between Two Ferns series...

Funny or Die Featured Videos from Funny or Die

Finally: NASA Discovers NEW LIFE!

A NASA research team drilled an eight-inch hole and stuck a video camera 600 feet down, hoping to observe the underbelly of the thick ice sheet. To their amazement, a curious critter swam into view and clung to the video camera's cable. When the camera came up, there was also a long tentacle stuck to it, which scientists think came from a jellyfish.

Shrimpy surprise from Science News on Vimeo.

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Happy St. Patty's

Kick Ass Review

Last night UGO and Lions Gate hosted an intimate screening of Kick Ass, the major motion picture based on the creator owned series by Mark Millar (Ultimates, Fantastic Four) and John Romita Jr. (Spider-Man, World War Hulk). I was lucky enough to be invited by one Jim Nausedas, a gentleman and a scholar.

So Kick Ass...

The story follows Dave Lizewski, a prototypical fanboy who decides to become a super-hero because, well, no one else has ever tried it before. Dave soon finds out exactly why that is after he endures a severely brutal beating at the hands of some car jackers. After a lengthy recovery period and a few embarrassingly amateur acts of super-heroism, Kick Ass soon becomes a citywide sensation, and that’s where all the trouble starts.

What Kicked Ass: Kick Ass has a predominately-unknown cast who, for the most part, really hits the mark. Aaron Johnson, the movie’s title character, exemplifies what it is to be a geeky fanboy in high school. Whether it’s pretending to do karate in front of a mirror or going along with a rumor that he’s gay to get close to the girl he’s crushing on, Johnson’s earnest naivety is something all comic fans can identify with.

Mark Strong (Sherlock Holmes) plays the villainous mob boss Frank D'Amico; and though he’s playing a character more akin Kingpin in Kick Ass, his performance left me anxious for a five-head and a snidely whiplash mustache in next summer’s Green Lantern.

The other performance that I thoroughly enjoyed (as much as it pains me to admit it) was Nicholas Cage’s. Aside from the fact that he screams like a girl, Cage’s Damon Macready, aka Big Daddy, is an extremely humorous, albeit dark, mix of Adam West’s Batman and the Punisher.

However, the standout member of Kick Ass’ cast is Chloe Mortez. Badass doesn’t even begin to describe Mortez’ Hit Girl, a foul mouthed little murderer that flips around the screen killing mobsters and drug dealers as easily as you or I would kill a box of donuts. More Batman than Robin, Hit Girl is who you root for throughout the movie, and what makes Kick Ass standout from other superhero movies.

In addition to its stellar cast, Kick Ass’ unique mix of action, comedy, and a dash of drama really makes for an engaging and exciting experience. While there is no Stan Lee cameo in this pseudo-Marvel movie, eagle eyed fans will have a field day picking out all Easter eggs and familiar comic swag in Kick Ass.

What Didn’t Kick Ass: First and foremost, the movie departs from the comics in a few key areas, a fact that may bug the more orthodox fanboys out there. However, generally the laymen or casual fan will probably not miss said details. Additionally, the most tedious part of the film was McLovin as The Red Mist. All he really proves is that he’s as strong of an actor as Napolean Dynamite was. Finally for a movie that’s entire mission statement is “realistic” super heroes, Kick Ass gets very outlandish, even silly, very quickly. (SPOILERS) Really? A rocket-pack?

The Verdict: To say what will likely be tweeted repeatedly in the coming month, Kick Ass kicked ass. The film is fun, engaging, and action packed. With a few exceptions, the energetic young cast is very impressive, and Kick Ass as a whole takes a refreshing look at an over-saturated genre that constantly runs the risk of going stale. All in all, Kick Ass is definitely worth the price of admission.