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The Value of Metaphors

• Metaphors are Important (via dashPunk)

Ballad of a Shinigami

• Book Review: Ballad of a Shinigami by K-She Hasegawa (via dashPunk)

What are your Best / Worst of the Decade?

• FOX40 Live Bridget Regan and Craig Horner (via Project: Shadow)
• Keanu Reeves backs Yuen Clan’s ‘Kung Fu Hero’ (via Kung Fu Cinema)
• Best/Worst things of the decade (Thanks Maria White) (via Project: Shadow)

The Best, The Worst, and The Odd

• Best
  • John The Rogue Demon Hunter wins award for 7 Days To The Wolves (via Project: Shadow)
  • Futurama and Simpsons Holiday Savings (via dashPunk)
  • John Barrowman’s Single Ladies (via dashPunk)
• Worst
  • Eastwick & Dollhouse Cancelled (via /Film)
• Odd
  • This day in history – November 16th
    • 1384 – Jadwiga is crowned King of Poland, although she is a woman.
    • 1938 – LSD is first synthesized by Swiss chemist Dr. Albert Hofmann at the Sandoz Laboratories in Basel, Switzerland.
  • The Seeker Encounters A Strange Creature in NY (via Project: Shadow)
  • Man VS. Goat – How I Met Your Mother clips (via Project: Shadow)

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Good news everyone! – Farnsworth

Don’t worry I’m not going to send you on a suicide mission to collect space honey nor enthrall you with the many wonderful smells of the universe.  I did want to pass along some savings that even Conrad would be impressed with.

I love watching Futurama it’s a great show.  Often I find myself comparing my friends to the different characters in the show.  For me I’m somewhere between Fry, Conrad and Zoidberg which says all kinds of sad and weird things about me.

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With so many Speculative Fiction shows and new shows coming out this fall I thought I could help sort them all out.

Currently Airing

• Eureka (Syfy):  A fun sci-fi show.  Love it, watch it on Hulu
• Ghost Hunters (Syfy):  Fascinating exploration of U.S. ghost stories and haunting investigation.  Love it watch it on Hulu
• Warehouse 13 (Syfy):  A fun sci-fi show that adds a dash of paranormal into it.   Love it, watch it on Hulu

SEPTEMBER 9

• Glee (FOX):  loved the pilot, a nice feel good musical tale with a dash of fantasy.
• Destination Truth (Syfy):  Loved the previous seasons can’t wait to see what Josh and the gang get into this season.  Hopefully nothing from Chernobyl bit Josh.

SEPTEMBER 10

• The Vampire Diaries (CW):  A vampire is in it so I have to check it out but I don’t have much hope.  I realize it is not a Twilight clone (I have been schooled on that subject, lol) yet I can only hope that it is way better then Twilight.
• Supernatural (CW):  I’m a sucker for a paranormal show involving demon hunters so this is on my check out list because I also realize there are a lot of bad ones out there as well.

SEPTEMBER 22

• The Forgotten (ABC): I don’t have much hope for this show, mainly I’m concerned this will turn out to be yet another show for people who don’t like sci-fi to watch.

SEPTEMBER 23

• Eastwick (ABC):  The trailers looks really good, they captured the essence of the movie so well in the promotional material I’m looking forward to watching it.

SEPTEMBER 25

• Dollhouse (FOX):  Season one rocked!!! A must see
• Smallville (CW): I could appreciate the concept behind Smallville but until this season just didn’t care enough bout the show to want to watch it but with Callum Blue joining the cast this year I think I may start watching it.

SEPTEMBER 27

• The Simpsons (FOX):  If you don’t know then I’m at a loss for words.

OCTOBER 2

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• Stargate Universe (Syfy):  I started out not caring much about this show, but as more came out and especially the latest trailers I’m excited to watch it.
• Clone Wars: Rise of the Bounty Hunters (Cartoon):  Season two of George Lucas’ animated Star Wars tales covering the era of the Clone Wars.  The animation style is a unique style that has been difficult for some to get into but worth it.  The story is really good though lighter because the show is marketed more towards a kid audience I have hope that the second season will get better.

OCTOBER 9

• Ugly Betty (ABC):  What an amazing retelling of the classic fantasy tale
• Sanctuary (Syfy):  The original web series was good.  The first season was awesome so of course I’m looking forward to season two.

NOVEMBER 3

• V (ABC):  I enjoyed growing up with the original show V and it is one that could use a retelling, plus Morena Baccarin.

November 7

• Legend of the Seeker (syndication):  Season one was so good I can’t wait to see how season two unfolds.

I find it interesting that all of the speculative fiction programming out there are on either sy-fy, Fox, CW, or ABC.

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Out this week we have three DVDs to feature:  The Simpsons: The Complete Twelfth Season, Eli Stone: The Complete Second Season, Wyvern.

• The Simpsons: The Complete Twelfth Season: Love the Simpsons, can’t wait to add this season to my collection
  • Get your copy from Amazon here: The Simpsons: The Complete Twelfth Season
• Eli Stone: The Complete Second Season: a great fantasy show, I really enjoyed season one and now can get caught up with season two.
  • Get your copy from Amazon here: Eli Stone: The Complete Second Season
• Wyvern: a movie with dragons in it.  This is a tale of caution though, it’s a Sy-Fy production set in Alaska so I don’t expect much since most of their movies are horrible.  I’m putting it on my rent list because it has dragons.  If you have watch this movie let me know what you thought of it.
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Culture

• Simpsonized Ghostbusters (via /Film)
• Vader’s Hammer Time (via dashPunk)

Movie

• Movie Deadpool To Break Fourth Wall, Talk To The Audience (via /Film)

TV / Series

• The Mysterious Cities of Gold on Hulu (via dashPunk) Get your copy Mysterious Cities of Gold here from amazon.

Music

• ‘Star Wars in Concert’ tour launching (via AP)

Webcomic

• Girl Genius (via Friday, July 24, 2009)

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The ultimate crafting project for your car for Star Wars fans… a Darth Vader Hula Girl for your dash!  Build your own and see Vader shaken’ his groove thing in your own car.

He gives step by step simple instructions and includes pictures with each step.  The best part is the short video after the instructions showing Hula Vader in action with the driver playing the imperial march in the background… brilliant!  Check out the instructions here. I’ve got to make one of these and then alternate it with my Buddy Christ and Homer Simpson.

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Culture

• Famous Art, Simpsonized (via Aviary)
• Cookie Monster Cupcake Eating a Cookie (dashPunk)
• Doctor Who Theme by Orbital (thanks Crimson Shrine)(P:S HQ)

Movie

• The Haunting in Connecticut Trailer (P:S HQ)
• A Closer look at G.I. Joe Movie Posters (dashPunk)
• Watchmen: Operation Wrath of God (dashPunk)
• Seriously, Stop It, or Alan Moore’s Going to Kill Somebody (via Topless Robot)
• Apparently Ghost Rider 2 is Officially Moving Forward (via FirstShowing)
• Why Prince of Persia’s Jake Gyllenhaal will surprise you (via SCI FI Wire)
• Has Production on Astroboy Shut Down? (via /Film)

TV / Series

• Watching Original “V” Streaming Online (dashPunk)
• Optimus Prime is K.A.R.R.! (dashPunk)
• Steampunk Cylon: Design your own and win! (via SCI FI Wire)

Books

• Review: Princess Ai (dashPunk)

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Culture

• What’s on your desk picture (P:S HQ Thanks Jadielady)
  • Minas Tirith (P:S HQ)
• Telescope Tech Will Speed Search for Extraterrestrial Life (via Wired)
• Weta Workshop’s Ray-Blunderbuss has us craving a Peter Jackson steampunk flick (via Dvice)
• From the Voyage Vaults, Object No. 9 Feejee Mermaid (via Curious Expeditions)

Movie

• DVD Releases: October 14th, 2008 (dashPunk)
• Cheadle replaces Howard in “Iron Man” sequel (via Reuters)
• David Fincher’s Rendezvous with Rama Officially Dead (via First Showing)
• Ridley Scott Confirms He’s Making Brave New World (via io9)
• Star Trek Trailer Coming in November  (via Trek Movie)
• Masters of SciFi – J. Michael Straczynski on Changeling’s Message and Warp-Speed Writing for Ninja Assassin (via SciFi Scanner)

TV / Series

• Eli Stone Second Season Premier on ABC
• Ugly Betty:  the Manhattan Project
• The Simpsons- Sex, Pies and Idiot…. (via P:S HQ)
• Destination Truth- Haunted Cave/Burrunjor (via P:S HQ)
• More Legend of the Seeker pictures (via Scificool)
• Get Your Porn ID – A New “Zack & Miri” Site Has Arrived… (via News Askew)
• Doctor Who
  • ‘Doctor of Who’ for college study (via BBC)
  • Doctor Who: has the next Doctor been chosen? (via Den of Geek)
  • All surviving Doctor Who actors to appear in one-off TV special (via Mirror)
  • Ten Doctor Who covers for SFX issue 176 (via SFX)
• Sci Fi ups Thomas Vitale to exec VP (via Variety)

Music

• RITCHIE BLACKMORE, Longtime Girlfriend CANDICE NIGHT Tie The Knot (via Blabbermouth)
• WHO’S COMING TO SEE CRADLE THIS WINTER? (via Roadrunner Records)

Game

• Rock Band DLC – Dr. Feelgood (via Gay Gamer)
• Wii-kly WiiWare and Virtual Console Update – 10/13/08 (via Gay Gamer)
  • World of Goo (2D Boy, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone–Comic Mischief, 1,500 Wii Points)
  • Art Style: CUBELLO (Nintendo, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone, 600 Wii Points)
  • SECRET OF MANA (Super NES, 1-3 players, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older–Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, 800 Wii Points)
  • STREET FIGHTER II: SPECIAL CHAMPION EDITION (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, Rated T for Teen–Violence, 800 Wii Points)

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Culture

• Primer: Steampunk (dashPunk)
• Stranger and Happier: A Positive Science Fiction Platform (via Jason Stoddard)
• Dino Party? (P:S HQ)
• John Barrowman tells of the day his parents defended him to their church… (via Out in Hollywood)
• Whitest Kids Hitler Rap (P:S HQ)

Movie

• Changeling Trailer (P:S HQ)
• Noah’s Arc: Jumping the Broom Trailer (P:S HQ)
• Get Smart Sequel Espied (via Sci Fi Wire)
• Carnival of Souls on Hulu (via Hulu)
• Shyamalan Unveils Airbender Secrets (via Sci Fi Wire)
• Hathaway Joins Burton’s Alice (via Sci Fi Wire)

TV / Series

• Ghost Hunters Iron Island episode (P:S HQ)
• Shows out on DVD
  • Allo ‘Allo!: Complete Series Nine
  • Ghost Hunters: Season 4 – Part 1 (3pc)
  • Doctor Who: The Brain of Morbius (Episode 84)
  • The Sarah Jane Adventures – The Complete First Season
  • 30 Rock: Season 2
  • How I Met Your Mother – Season Three
  • Lexx: Season One (4-DVD Pack)
  • The Simpsons – The Complete Eleventh Season

Music

• John Barrowman’s new music video goes both ways… (P:S HQ)

Books

• New Clone Wars Web Comic! (via Star Wars)
• Kratas Teasers – Part Four (via Earthdawn)

Game

• SOE President Smedley: MMOs Headed for the PSP (via 1up)

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Culture

• A Little Preview of Updates to the Ningbar (via Ning)
• PAUL STANLEY, Wife Expecting Second Child (via Blabbermouth)
• Simpson Superhero Fan Art (dashPunk)
• Twitter and Pownce Implement Following Limits (via Mashable)
• 1979 – STAR WARS Drunk Driving PSA Commercial (via P:S HQ)

Movie

• `Indy‘ heads to home video with Oct. 14 release (via AP)
• Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow Trailer (P:S HQ)
• Joss Whedon’s Batman (dashPunk)
• Lobo Snapped Up (via Sci Fi Wire)
• DIY Lightsaber Hilt and Effects (via Starwars)
• The Clone Wars Video:  TV Spot: Untold Story  (P:S HQ)
  • TV Spot: Legends (P:S HQ)
  • TV Spot: Around the Galaxy  (P:S HQ)
  • TV Spot: Revealed  (P:S HQ)
  • TV Spot: Never Seen Before  (P:S HQ)
  • TV Spot: New Apprentice  (P:S HQ)
  • TV Spot: Dark Day (P:S HQ)

TV / Series

• Doctor Who Wikia (via Tardis Index File)
• TRENT REZNOR’s ‘Year Zero’ May Be An HBO Series (via Blabbermouth)
• ABC Conjures Eastwick Pilot (via Sci Fi Wire)

Game

• New Star Trek Online Screen shots (dashPunk)

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