Today's New Image of Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman

Here is the second publicity photo of the Doctor and his new companion.  A third will be released on Wednesday.

Prometheus - Movie Review (Spoilers)

Let me start by saying that Prometheus is the movie I have had the highest expectations for in years. I knew The Avengers was going to be a certain caliber and certainly lived up to my hopes but Prometheus is one of those movies I wanted to absolutely love and cherish. When you have a hard Sci-Fi movie with Ridley Scott invovled, throw in connections to one of the greatest films of all time, Alien, and you have the ingredients of something special.

With those expectations one has to think that the film is destined to disappoint.

Check Out This Awesome Picture Of Venus Transit Of The Sun!!!

This picture from NASA is quite amazing.  I mean wow amazing.

For a bigger version follow the link below.

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120609.html

George Lucas Names His Successor

It appears that George Lucas might actually be serious about retiring.  Later in the week he named his successor for Lucas Films and that person is Kathleen Kennedy who works with Steven Speilberg production company.  You can read the full story at this link.

http://www.boston.com/ae/movies/articles/2012/06/01/george_lucas_names_kennedy_as_lucasfilm_successor/

How The Avengers Should Have Ended!!!

First Official Photo of The Doctor and His New Companion

Here is the first publicity picture of the Doctor and his new companion.

'Star Trek: The Next Generation' returning to the big screen!

A long, long time ago, on a TV far, far away ...

Don't get overly excited, Trekkers. Yes, the cast of "The Next Generation" is returning to a theater near you (if you're lucky) this summer. No, a new movie has not been secretly filmed. Instead, a pair of episodes - "Where No One Has Gone Before" and "Datalore" will be screend at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 23.

Why? It's a publicity stunt, of course. From the press release: "Painstakingly retransferred from the original source material during its ongoing multimillion-dollar restoration, this special anniversary event also celebrates the release of 'Star Trek: The Next Generation - The First Season' Blu-Ray on July 24."

And it just happens to mark the 25th anniversary of the series premiere. What a coincidence!

Adds the press release: "In addition to the two episodes - which will be introduced by well-known Star Trek experts and restoration consultants Mike and Denise Okuda - fans will also be among the first to get a glimpse of the brand-new special features, including interviews with the team behind the restoration, as they discuss the process and countless man-hours dedicated to the upgrade of 'The Next Generation.'"

In Western Massachusetts, you will be able to watch the one-night event at Hampshire Mall 15 in Hadley and Rave Cinemas in West Springfield. If you like to plan ahead, you can purchase your tickets earlyat participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com.

“We’re thrilled to be able to introduce ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ to a new generation,” said Ken Ross, executive vice president and general manager of CBS Home Entertainment. “Seeing the episodes in a theater setting is the perfect way to show off the pristine picture that high definition allows and launch the first season on Blu-Ray.”

Ray Bradbury Has Passed Away

The incredible author or so many classics like Fahrenheit 451 and The Martian Chronicles has died at the age of 91.

http://io9.com/5916175/rip-ray-bradbury-author-of-fahrenheit-451-and-the-martian-chronicles

http://arts.nationalpost.com/2012/06/06/reports-ray-bradbury-dead-at-91/

The Six Million Dollar Man - You do realize it is out on DVD, Don't you?

I find this whole thing highly annoying and frustrating.  The Six Million Dollar Man is an iconic series that is embedded in our society.  Numerous movies, series and commercials reference the show.  Everyone knows about Bionics and the sound effects associated in using them.  This popular show may be second to Star Trek in this capacity and yet it has rarely been seen on TV in 20 years and has not been available on DVD until fairly recently.

Rights issues held up the release in America but when it finally happened in 2010, it was through Time-Life and it was very expensive.  Not only that, but you had to buy the complete 5 seasons. A year later the first season became available in stores and online but with little fan fare.  Did you know the second season is now available as of June 5?  You don't?  Well, look on Wikipedia, DVDpricesearch, Amazon and hundreds of other store and info sites and you will see no reference to the second season being available.  No one is talking about it on the forums (at least not in a couple that I visit ;) ).  Still, Best Buy has the second season available (must be an exclusive).  It is not 32.99 (the regular price) nor is it 26.99, the sale flyer price, but it is $19.99.  that is really cheap for a brand new release of a TV show with 22+ episodes.  WOW!

You type in searches and there is little that comes up.  How can a show like this be totally ignored like this?  Has this show fallen off the face of obscurity or has it been badly promoted.  Probably a mixture of both.  Anyhow - FYi - season 2 is out and I have watched a few episodes already from season 1 and it is as cool as I remembered it.  Go get it, if you can find it!!

Season 1 is less than $20 as well.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Six-Million-Dollar-Man/dp/B005LFQRTC

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Six+Million+Dollar+Man%3A+Season+2+(Best+Buy)+-+DVD/5555423.p?id=2474736&skuId=5555423&st=six%20million%20dollar%20man&lp=1&cp=1

Transit of Venus Video

The Transit of Venus June 5, 2012

This is pretty cool.  If you had a chance today to see this consider yourself lucky.   I wasn't so lucky I had a cloudy sky.  This only happens once in a 243 year period for each of it's six series.

First Official Production Photo For Iron Man 3

The next stage of Marvels super hero movies has begun with Iron Man 3.  It is believed to be based on the Extremise story from a few year ago but like everything else we will wait and see.

The Perils and Triumphs of Wizard World Philly Comic Con (Review)

It is that time again.  Once again it’s time to make the annual pilgrimage to Philadelphia for Wizard World Philly.  This year my group was supposed to go for 2 days.  Well that was the plan.

The Road to Philly Was Most Unkind

Friday was a complete nightmare.  What should have been a 3 ½ hour ride took at least 7 hours.  It was insane.  Accident after accident accord all at once it seemed.  Like a well-orchestrated symphony playing Mozart to a crowded concert hall.  I blame this bad luck on 1010 New York who reported that it was clear sailing to New Jersey.  Well maybe they should get their eyes checked because the only clear sailing to New Jersey must have been on a boat crossing the Hudson.

Philadelphia Comic Con offers fans a "Trek" first

If you need a caption to ID the "Trek" captains, why are you even reading this blog?

Where no con has gone before ...

I just made that up. Like it? I was thinking about my weekend visit to Philadelphia Comic Con. Among the headlining attractions - appearing for the first time anywhere at the same time were all five "Star Trek" television series captains, including William Shatner (James T. Kirk of "Star Trek"), Patrick Stewart (Jean Luc Picard of "The Next Generation"), Avery Brooks (Benjamin Sisko of "Deep Space Nine"), Kate Mulgrew (Kathryn Janeway of "Voyager") and Scott Bakula (Jonathan Archer of "Enterprise").

It's Official!! Alan Scott Green Lantern Is Gay

The Golden Age Green Lantern Alan Scott who stars in the DC Comic Earth 2 a reboot of the golden age super heroes who are now in their twenties will be revealed in next weeks issue as being gay.

"He's very much the character he was. He's still the pinnacle of bravery and idealism. He's also gay,"

Earth 2 is written by James Robinson and it was pretty much a mutual decision between him and DC to make Alan Scott gay. You can read the full interview at this link.
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/dc_comics_green_lantern_to_be_revealed_Yt2uNktuzmrrWSbkIRIDbO#ixzz1wXkARBFK