Joy to the world, for this week the Christmas TV schedule officially kicks off. For the next two weeks, the schedules will be filled with danger, drama, intrigue, mystery... oh wait, that's just EastEnders. Sorry... But in all seriousness, festive television this year is a goldmine of film … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: The Great London Sports Day edition
If your week has not been immediately improved by this superhero manatee, then for all of our sakes, turn back now. These links aren't for you, son. These links are for folks with soul. Pick a flag, any flag It's London's proudest moment, if you discount inspiring Charlie Dickens, recovering … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: The squid hat edition
You've had an excellent week! Your latest feature film is so popular with fans that some of them threatened critics with violence! Then again, that thing happened at your London premiere that made all your stars go frowny-faced. Either way, you've earned some procrastination fodder. Let us … [Read more...]
The Dark Knight Rises: What are you looking forward to?
Unless you've been living in a (bat)cave for most of 2012, you'll know that the third and final instalment of Christopher Nolan's Batman arrives in cinemas today *SQUEAL* I've no doubt that the majority of geeks reading this will have already seen the trailers, watched the première footage, … [Read more...]
Ooh, what a tease! First clip from The Dark Knight Rises
There's some serious Acting going on in this scene. Intense stuff from Gary Oldman and Joseph Gordon-Levitt (John Blake) as they talk in a gloomy Gotham about just who exactly that fella with the big ears is. Apparently, he's "The Batman" (just in case any of you were hoping for the Scatman) … [Read more...]
The Dark Knight Rises – Join Team Bane in New Online Game!
With only a month or so before The Dark Knight Rises, um, rises, the marketing campaign is moving into full throttle. We have viral scavenger hunts, trailers and TV spots in huge numbers and, finally, a free online Command & Conquer styled strategy game! It’s called The Fire Rises and it … [Read more...]
The ultimate geek stag do
When you're part of the inner wedding circle – or when you're due to be married yourself – having a stag do can seem like a daunting experience, particularly if you're a bit of a nerd. If you shudder at the thought of a 'typical' stag party and want to avoid wearing a slogan t-shirt branding you a … [Read more...]