Author: Maurice Mitchell

X-Men (2000) – Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) Find out some amazing facts about Bryan Singer’s first X-Men movie that you probably didn’t know. The X-Men: Days of Future Past trailers have been blowing us away, but it was 14 years ago that director Bryan Singer first blew us away with a radically different look for a superhero film. Here are some amazing things about the film that make it a classic. 1. Jackman didn’t realize wolverines were real animals and studied wolf behavior to prepare for his role. Singer had to explain to him it was metaphorical and that there’s no…

“KitRex: the 3D paper velociraptor that you build yourself!” (via The Mary Sue) Who wants you to vote for Doctor Who at the BAFTAs? What would a facehugger cake look like? What Star Wars vehicle might be in Episode VII? What if the Little Mermaid was a dude? I’d love to hear what you think of the Internet’s greatest moments in this week’s “Geek Bits.” Links 10. Facehugger Cake (via That’s Nerdalicious) 9. Possible AT-AT Spotted on Tatooine Set of ‘Star Wars Episode VII’ (via /Film via Blah Blah Blah Yackity Smackity) 8. John Hurt “Vote For Doctor Who For BAFTA” Video…

Why is Quicksilver in two different movies played by two different actors? Find out the confusing reason why two studios are fighting for the silver speedster.Note: This article was written in 2014 and has been updated with the Fox acquisition and more clarity on the rights to the X-Men in general. Skip to the end if you want to read the latest. Recently we got a great question by Ms. Mariah:Q: I do wonder why there are two Quicksilvers? One in the Avengers and one in X-Men. The short answer is that both Marvel and Twentieth Century Fox say they…

Star Trek: The Next Generation – U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) Find out everything you didn’t know about the most famous spaceship in the universe. While the Enterprise for Star Trek: The Original Series is iconic, the reality is that most people grew up watching the Next Generation. It’s the ship that everyone knows and everyone loves, but here are some fast facts about the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D you may not know. This was originally supposed to be a review of Star Trek: The Official Starships Collection which was sent to us by Eagle Moss Collections and was released in the U.S.…

Mr. Spock gives the Vulcan neckpinch to Darth Vader Who is the greatest character in Star Wars or Star Trek history? Welcome to the second annual March Geek Madness Tournament! Over the last few weeks there were some brutal matches. 32 beloved characters went in and only one came out. The winner of the 2014 Geek Madness tournament is Mr. Spock! This also proves that Star Trek is better than Star Wars! You can argue with me, but you can’t argue with figures. Now for the prizes. The Winners The winners of the 2014 March “Geek Madness” Star Wars vs.…

Who runs on walls in X-Men? What sci-fi show is getting another reboot? Where can you buy a life-size Han Solo in Carbonite? What would happen if Mario really hurt himself? Above Image: TARDIS Oxfords by Etsy seller SewWhatByMonica. (The Mary Sue) I’d love to hear what you think of the Internet’s greatest moments in this week’s “Geek Bits.” By the Way… The Star Wars vs. Star Trek championship game is this weekend! Guess the winner and win a $5 Amazon gift card! Links 10. Battlestar Galactica Is Getting Rebooted As A Movie Franchise (via io9) Universal has put the long-rumored Battlestar…

Spock (Zachary Quinto) vs. Darth Vader (David Prowse) (Source) Act now to vote in the March “Geek Madness” Star Trek vs. Star Wars championship tournament! Will Spock go Pon-Farr on Vader? Will Darth Vader force choke Spock? You decide! Welcome to the second annual March Geek Madness Tournament! It’s time for the championship round. It’s all come down to this. Read this Geek Madness post for all the details on the tournament. The results of the Final Fourwere interesting because the Obi-Wan vs. Darth Vader fight was really close. You can read the breakdown after the votes. How to Win To…

Doctor Who Daleks, the Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles (source) What do you think the Daleks are saying? What about Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall? How would you describe the scene? It’s time for my favorite post of the week. I really mean that. This week’s “Caption This!” is related to Doctor Who! Last time’s caption winner is David Walston! Make sure you check out his blog! I’d like to do a shout-out to David for making another great motivational poster! Here are some of the hilarious captions you guys submitted.: TS Hendrik – “Oh…

Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) – Falcon (Anthony Mackie) Did you see a black guy flying in Captain America 2, but don’t know much about him? Here’s everything you need to know about Anthony Mackie’s Falcon in Captain America: The Winter Soldier including why Falcon is the most important minority character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 1. Samuel Wilson was introduced in Captain America #117 (1969) and he’s mainstream comics’ first African-American superhero. 2. Anthony Mackie petitioned Marvel for five years to play Black Panther. But he agreed to play an unnamed Marvel character after meeting the Russo brothers.…

Predator (1987) Kevin Peter Hall At long last we have our first good look at the ridiculous costume Van Damme wore in Predator. Can you handle it? We talked before about how Jean-Claude Van Damme was supposed to play the alien creature in Predator. In the end, he quit and Kevin Peter Hall replaced him. Recently, the Stan Winston School released a video with never-before-seen footage of the making of the original costume. Steve Johnson and Matt Winston, the son of late special effects legend Stan Winston, talk about the original design of the creature, the problems with it and…

Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) – Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) If you think about leaking Marvel movie details, then think again. Marvel Studios will kill you. It’s true. Watch the proof. Movie studios go to great lengths to keep movie secrets, but Marvel Studios tops them. When Guardians of the Galaxy movie details leaked Marvel hired a “consultant” to track down the source of the leak. They did the same thing when the Thor script leaked online. Why? To kill them in their sleep of course. Samuel L. Jackson confirmed it when he said the studio would kill…

Who from Batman: The Animated Series is working on a new Batman? What would Green Lantern look like in a classic female cover pose? What Star Wars ship did one fan turn their car into? How would mixed-martial artists Gina Carano play Wonder Woman? Above Image: Heather Theurer – Ohana Means Family (via /Film) I’d love to hear what you think of the Internet’s greatest moments in this week’s “Geek Bits.” By the Way… International Talk Like Batman Day Here’s how Geekosystem describes it: A petition on the Internet is usually about as useful to a cause as doing absolutely…

Captain Kirk standing with Princess Leia over dead Stormtrooper Act now to vote in the third round of the March “Geek Madness” Star Wars vs. Star Trek tournament! Will Spock go Pon-Farr on Captain Kirk? Will Darth Vader shock his master Emperor Palpatine? You decide! Only one week left before the final match on April 11th! Welcome to the second annual March Geek Madness Tournament! It’s time for part two of the third round. Read this Geek Madness post for all the details. The results of the part one of the third roundwere really surprising. You can read the breakdown after…

Battlestar Galactica(1978) – Cylon helmet (Source) Open Hailing Frequencies: What is the most iconic sound in science fiction? The other day I was in the pediatrician’s office and forgot to turn the sound off my phone. I was bored, so I started up “Candy Crush.” As soon as it opened the music blasted through the waiting room. I quickly turned the sound off but not before I heard a chorus of “I love that game!” Some sounds are just iconic like that. You hear a sound, even a second, and it’s immediately recognizable. Can you hear R2-D2’s beep without…

Star Trek (1967) “The Alternative Factor” – Capt. Kirk (William Shatner), Lt. Masters (Janet MacLachlan) One of the first interracial kisses on American television was in the Star Trek episode “Plato’s Stepchildren.” But did you know the first interracial kiss* on Star Trek almost happened a year earlier? Find out why it never saw the light of day. Star Trek has a history of being progressive. From creator Gene Roddenberry’s Vulcan motto “Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations,” to his ethnically diverse main cast, the show constantly pushed boundaries. In the episode “The Alternative Factor” there was supposed to a torrid…

Cardboard Iron Man by Kai-Xiang Xhong Cosplay costumes always amaze me. It’s a noble art form and ingenuity is key to a great costume, but some go above and beyond. Most are based on comic book, anime or movie characters. Some cosplay costumes are made of plastic and some are made of steel. But the truly greatest ones are made out of cardboard. It’s not easy to do and is sometimes more expensive than other materials. Cosplay is short for “Costume Play” and is when people wear costumes and accessories to represent their favorite characters. Here are the greatest cosplay…

Star Trek Uhura vs. Star Wars Slave Leia Should Khan conquer Q? Can Obi-Wan beat the greatest lightsaber master? You decide! Act now to vote in the third round of the March “Geek Madness” Star Trek vs. Star Wars tournament! Welcome to the second annual March Geek Madness Tournament! It’s time for part one of the third round. Remember to read this Geek Madness post for all the details on the tournament. Feel free to say what YOU think happened in the comments. The best play-by-play of the winning match will be used in the next post! Now here’s the voting…

Pikachu Pound Cakes (Source) How old can a Terminator get according to Arnold Schwarzenegger? Where can you drink Klingon ale? Who loves they’re AT-ST house? What’s the biggest movie of 2014? Find out in this week’s Geek Bits. Above image: Terrifying Pikachu Cakes – “Twitter user Kira Hime Teitoku recently acquired some adorable Pikachu-shaped molds and decided to try her hand a replicating the picture on the product’s box using a pound cake recipe.” (via Geeks Are Sexy) By the Way… I’m bringing reviews back to the Geek Bits since I never have time to do them on Saturday morning…

X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) – Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) in Cerebro (Source) It’s time for my favorite post of the week. This week’s “Caption This!” is from the new X-Men: Days of Future Past trailer! You can watch it below. Add your caption or motivational phrase to this picture in the comments. For an extra 5 points create your own captioned image and add it below using http://www.memecreator.org or http://diy.despair.com/. Last time’s caption winner is Alex J. Cavanaugh! Make sure you check out his blog and follow him on Twitter! I’d like to do a shout-out to…

Doctor Who (2013) – Doctor (Matt Smith) Could this be our first look at Peter Capaldi’s new Sonic Screwdriver? Maybe yes. Maybe no. Warning: Spoilers! Whenever there’s a new regeneration of the Doctor on Doctor Who there are three things the fans look for: the new outfit, the new TARDIS interior and the new look of the Sonic Screwdriver. It doesn’t always happen, but we love it when it does. The new season of Doctor Who is filming episode 3 of season 8 right now and Doctorwhotv.co.uk got some behind-the-scenes images and video showing the 12th Doctor, played by Peter…

Jaguar vs Star Wars R2-D2 23% of Americans thought “MP3” is a “Star Wars robot”. That’s the surprising result of a recent poll. It made me wonder though: How hard is it to tell a Star Wars droid from a luxury car? Turns out it’s kind of tricky. Try the poll and see how well you know your Star Wars robots. View Survey Highlight the text below to find out the answers Star Wars Droid R2-D2 C-3PO IG-88 11-4D 4-LOM 8T88 B4-D4 CB-99 Luxury Car Acura NSX-T Dodge Viper Venom 800TT Ferrari 333 SP Jaguar XJR-15 Mazda RX-7 Porsche Ruf…

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) – Electro (Jamie Foxx) Why are fans furious about the look of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 villains? Check out the pictures and see for yourself if it’s worth all the fuss. Last week Sony released the final trailer and some promotional pictures from the Amazing Spider-Man sequel and we finally get a good clear look at the villains. Some fans are angry about the changes. Green Goblin (Dane DeHaan), Rhino (Paul Giamatti) and Electro (Jamie Foxx) look nothing like the comic book versions. The one that bothers me is Green Goblin (or Hobgoblin considering he’s…

“Star Trek into the Dark Side” by Mister Ho (Source) Act now to vote in the second round of the March “Geek Madness” Star Trek vs. Star Wars tournament! Can Han Solo outsmart Yoda? Will the Borg Queen assimilate Khan? Can Data beat Kirk? You decide! Update: The third round has begun! Vote now! Welcome to the second annual March Geek Madness Tournament! This year, we’re pitting Star Trek characters against Star Wars characters. Each bracket is divided into Star Trek heroes, Star Trek villains, Star Wars heroes, and Star Wars villains. Remember to read this Geek Madness post for…

CUBESTORMER Lego Robot Who was the fourth Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle? What would it look like if Black Widow saved Captain America? Where will MST3K come back? How fast can a Lego robot solve the Rubik’s cube? Find out in this week’s Geek Bits! Top Image: LEGO Robot Smashes Rubik’s Cube Speed Record (via GeekTyrant)This LEGO robot is called CUBESTORMER 3 and it has smashed the Rubik’s Cube speed record. It solved it in 3.253 seconds at the Big Bang Fair in Birmingham, UK. This is 2 seconds faster than its Dad, CUBESTORMER 2. The previous record was 5.27 seconds. I’d love…

Futurama Bender with Star Trek Enterprise and Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer (Source) Vote in the next part of Geek Madness 2014! Can Princess Leia beat ObiWan? Will Lore crash V’Ger? Can Janeway overcome Kirk? You decide! Update: We’re in round three! Vote on Geek Madness now! Welcome to the second annual March Geek Madness Tournament! It’s time for part two of the first round! Remember to read this Geek Madness post for all the details on the tournament. We’ve posted the results of part one in the original post and there aren’t too many surprises, but it’s sad to…

X-Men(1985) Wolverine (Kurt Russell) Open Hailing Frequencies: What if the X-Men film were made in the 1980s? Who would you cast? Two weeks ago Pat had a great idea: It occurred to me while I was watching “Big Trouble in Little China” that if they’d been doing an X-Men movie in the 80s Kurt Russell would have been a good choice for Wolverine, so long as he dyed his hair. Ironically enough X-Men:Apocalypse is going to be set in the 1980s, but what if you could take the take the great 80s actors and cast them as the uncanny X-Men:…

Star Wars (1977) Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), Han Solo (Harrison Ford)…and Kanye West? Hey J.J. Abrams stop busing black people in! Star Wars Episode 7 needs to have more minorities and the key is through integration! While planning the March “Geek Madness” tournament I tried to add some diversity to the bracket and made a shocking realization: There are only three black people in Star Wars. That’s right. In six movies there are green people, red people and blue people. But there are only three noticeable black people in Star Wars. Lando Calrissian (Billy Dee Williams),…

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) – Captain Kirk (William Shatner) screaming “Khaaan!” How much do you know about Wrath of Khan? Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is the best Star Trek movie ever, but most people don’t know much about how it was made. The film celebrated it’s thirtieth anniversary last year. In a (belated) celebration of the classic film, here are 30 things you probably don’t know about Wrath of Khan. 1. Some of Khan’s (Ricardo Montalbán) men were played by Chippendale’s exotic dancers. Nicholas Meyer and Ricardo Montalbán on set 2. Creator Gene Roddenberry…

X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) – Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), Kayla Silverfox (Lynn Collins) X-Men: Apocalypse is coming in 2016, but Bryan Singer is getting people ready for a shocking turn. The X-Men films aren’t known for blood and gore. Even The Wolverine, which was originally planned to be an R Rated film, pulled back and got a PG-13 rating. But the sequel to X-Men: Days of Future Past could change all that. While Bryan Singer, Dan Harris, Michael Dougherty and Simon Kinberg are still writing the script of X-Men Apocalypse Singer talked to Total Film and gave some plot details…

Star Trek: Enterprise NX-01 battles Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer Can Jabba the Hutt beat Darth Vader? Will Spock defeat Seven of Nine? Will Han Solo beat his best friend Chewbacca? Can the Gorn overcome Khan? Update: We’re in round three! Vote on Geek Madness now! Welcome to the second annual March Geek Madness Tournament! It’s time for the first round! Remember to read this Geek Madness post for all the details. The brackets are locked and the voting begins now! Star Wars Star Trek Here’s the bracket as it stands now (updated 3/24/2014). Standings (1) Yoda beat (8) R2-D2…