TV Review: 'The Universe' -- Saturn: Lord of the Rings

Hailed as the "showstopper" of our solar system, the planet Saturn is subject of Saturn: Lord of the Rings, part 8 in the 13-episode History Channel series The Universe. In this hour-long installment, we get the facts about the sixth planet from the Sun, its numerous Moons, and the attribute its best known for -- its mysterious rings.

The episode starts off with a bombardment of statistics on the 4.5 billion-year-old planet: it's the 2nd largest planet in our solar system, 750 times the size of Earth, and takes 29.5 years to orbit the Sun; it has 48 known Moons, which have smaller "shepherd moons"; and it has 7 known ring regions...continue reading this review at Geeks of Doom!

'Reservation Road' Poster

Focus Features sent us the poster and official synopsis for the upcoming film Reservation Road, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Connelly, and Mira Sorvino, which will be released in theaters October 19, 2007...continue reading this article at Geeks of Doom!

Disney's 'Enchanted' One-Sheet + Photos

Disney has sent us the one-sheet, production photos, and official synopsis for Enchanted, the upcoming live-action/animated film, starring Amy Adams, James Marsden, Patrick Dempsey, and Susan Sarandon.

Click on the poster image at right for a larger view of the one-sheet; production photos and official synopsis are here after the jump...continue reading this article at Geeks of Doom!

'Saw IV' Jigsaw Poster

Lionsgate has sent us the new poster for Saw IV, directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, which opens in theaters on October 26, 2007.

Click on the banner image below for a large view of the creepy poster (and it's pretty creepy, so be warned!).



Also, Official Saw has an exclusive new photo...continue reading this article at Geeks of Doom!

'Superbad' Stars Unscripted and Uncensored

AOL Moviefone has a new segment of Unscripted with Michael Cera and Jonah Hill of Superbad, which opens in theaters August 17, 2007.

On Unscripted, the actors answer questions submitted by the viewers regarding dating situations, high school life, sandwich eating, and being a part of Superbad producer Judd Apatow's clan. You can watch the full censored version here after the jump, or check out the six uncensored segments...continue reading this article at Geeks of Doom!

Interview: Noah Bean of 'Damages'

On behalf of Geeks of Doom, I recently participated in a press conference call with Noah Bean, star of FX’s new hit show Damages, a psychological thriller centered about a high-stakes litigation case. Bean's character is David Connor, the fiancé of Ellen Parsons, a junior associate at the law firm; he's also the brother of the firm's potential key witness in a case against a billionaire CEO. In the interview, Bean tells us about working with the show's star Glenn Close and gives his thoughts on his character's untimely demise, as well as drops a few hints as to what we can expect for his character in upcoming episodes.

Question: What were your thoughts on joining the show where you know your character end is dead and that then potentially resulting in you not having as long as a run as other characters, and I say potentially because we have no idea what’s going to happen?...continue reading this interview at Geeks of Doom!

DVD Review: 'Flash Gordon' Saviour of the Universe Edition

When the Moon is knocked out of orbit by unknown forces and wreaks havoc on the Earth's weather, a plane carrying professional football player Flash Gordon (Sam Jones) and self-professed NYC girl Dale Arden (Melody Anderson) is forced down and the pair are thrust into the arms of Dr. Hans Zarkov (Topol) -- the lone scientist who knows the cause of the planet's peril. Using the old "my telephone is in the rocket" trick, Dr. Zarkov shanghi's the couple and launches all three of them into space and toward the source of the cosmic disruption. Thus begins Flash's great adventure as he unites the many provinces of Mongo in revolution against the forces of Ming the Merciless (Max Von Sydow), the man responsible for Earth's imminent destruction...continue reading this review at Geeks of Doom!

Comic Review: Return Of The Super Pimps

Return Of The Super Pimps #1-3
Written by Richard Hamilton
Pencils by Ulises Roman
Colors by Jasen Smith & Maria Laura
Letters by Atlantis Studios
Dial "C" For Comics
Cover Price $2.99; Available Now

Blackbeard -- the leader with the living 'locks! Ghetto Blaster -- wielder of the fantastic 8-Track Suit! Homboy -- the sentinel with a special connection to the street! Foxy Mama -- lupine lady of the night! Sidekick -- rookie kung-fu master! Over twenty-five years ago these Urban Revengers, these Super Pimps, protected The Hood from the diabolical Darquefire and were working to make their neighborhood a safe place to grow up. But on a fateful night as these five funky crimefighters battled their arch nemesis, a tragedy took place so horrific that Blackbeard not only walked away from the Super Pimps, he disbanded the entire group right on the spot...continue reading this review at Geeks of Doom!

TV Recap: 'Damages' Episode 3

Episode 3: And My Paralyzing Fear of Death*

High states litigator Patty Hewes (Glenn Close) is faced with a challenge in her case against Arthur Frobisher (Ted Danson), a billionaire who allegedly cheated his employees out of their retirement funds. The judge presiding over the class-action civil case orders Patty to prove that she actually has a case by Friday or the suit gets dropped. Unfortunately, a package addressed to Patty arrives at her office with a grenade in it. Now, amongst a Federal investigation, Patty must rally her staff to participate in creating the brief to present to the judge. Anyone who can't hack it, will get fired...continue reading this recap at Geeks of Doom!

Contest: 'Seeing Redd' Prize Pack

Here at Geeks of Doom we have 3 Seeing Redd prize packs to give away to three lucky readers!

Each of the 3 winners will received a prize pack containing the books The Looking Glass Wars and Seeing Redd by Frank Beddor along with a poster, bookmarks, postcards, and stickers for Seeing Redd and its accompanying comic book series Hatter M.

To enter to win, play our fun Seeing Redd madlibs game below. (See prize details here after the jump)...find out all the contest details at Geeks of Doom!

Comic Review: Ripclaw #1

Ripclaw #1
Written by Jason Aaron
Art by Jorge Lucas
Colors by Studio F
Letters by Troy Peteri
Top Cow Productions
Cover price: $2.99; On-sale: 8/15/07

For those of you who don’t know Ripclaw, this is a good jumping on point. However, don’t expect to learn too much from "The Harrowing," the Pilot Season issue of one of the most popular members of Top Cow's original flagship series, Cyberforce. Pilot Season is the big event happening at Top Cow comics this Fall. They will be releasing Pilot Issues for six titles between August and November: Velocity, Angelus, Cyblade, Necromancer, Aphrodite IX, and of course, Ripclaw. Fans will decide which two titles will get an ongoing series for 2008 by casting their vote at the Top Cow Pilot Season MySpace page. (More information about the voting, visit the Top Cow blog.)...continue reading this review at Geeks of Doom!

Game Review: BioShock XBL Demo

You must play this demo, then you must buy this game. This could easily be the game of the year, if not one of the best of all time.

Even in a fairly short (35-60 minute) demo, BioShock, to put it simply, has some of the best graphics, sound, and atmosphere ever seen in a video game. Right from the very first minute of the demo, BioShock submerges you into a world of pure beauty and sheer horror. Everything from the shimmering of light off the water, the terrifying sounds of metal bending, and groaning under the pressure of the sea to the first time you see the underwater metropolis of Rapture is a testament to just how this game makes the "next generation" of video gaming essential...continue reading this review at Geeks of Doom!

Manic Rage Joins Dirty Rig Street Team

A USA/UK collaboration/invasion has happened again!

Manic Rage [Sam] has very recently gratefully been included as part of the Dirty Rig Online Street Team Administration! As part of the UK invasion, the band and lead light Buckshot, Rebeccah and Donna [Street Team Admin], gave blessing for Sam to become the UK arm of the Dirty Rig Family!

Please check out the band, and the profiles below!

Dirty Rig Street Team:
www.myspace.com/dirtyrigstreetteam
'Rig Street Admin:
www.myspace.com/chevygirledd
www.myspace.com/godess1d

Band:
www.myspace.com/dirtyrig
www.dirtyrig.com

Also, check out Manic Rage's Geeks of Doom interview with Dirty Rig's Buckshot :
Conversations with GoD: Buckshot of ‘Dirty Rig’

'The Nines' Poster, Photos, Trailer + Game

Newmarket Films has sent us the press kit for The Nines, the upcoming film from John August starring Ryan Reynolds, Melissa McCarthy, Hope Davis, and Elle Fanning.

View the final one sheet here at right and click for larger view. Here after the jump are production photos, official synopsis, trailer, and a segment of AOL Moviefone's Unscripted, with stars Ryan Reynolds, Melissa McCarthy, and Elle Fanning. We've also included three of the nine available links to the online cross media puzzle game for those who want to play along...continue reading this article at Geeks of Doom!

Interview: 'Heroes' Masi Oka and Tim Kring

The Geeks of Doom were recently invited to participate in a press conference call with Heroes creator and executive producer, Tim Kring, and star Masi Oka, who plays fan favorite Hiro. Kring, Oka, and the rest of the cast are currently filming Season Two of the NBC hit series, but took some time out to talk about the show, giving a few tidbits on what to expect in the upcoming season, and promote to the DVD release of Season One, which will hit store shelves on August 28, 2007...continue reading this AWESOME interview at Geeks of Doom!