Damn it. Now I wish I had made more time to cruise on over to Plantronics HQ in Santa Cruz last month. Damn it all to hell.
Goyer Set to Rescue Superman?
A few weeks back, we brought you news that Christopher Nolan has agreed to play godfather to Warner Bros.’ upcoming reboot of the Superman reboot.
We’re still not sure exactly how hands-on his mentor role will be, but we do know this: screenwriter David Goyer (Blade, Batman Begins) has been tapped to write the script.
Goyer’s …
Wal-Mart Shutting Down Vudu’s Sexy Time Section
Not entirely shocking news, but at least we now know that Wal-Mart will be shutting down the naughty bits section of the Vudu portfolio. The following letter was sent out to Vudu’s After Dark partners notifying them of the dissolution of their naughty bits agreement.
Dear VUDU After Dark Partner,
As you may have recently
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Nintendo Brings Heat This Spring: Launch Details for DSi XL, Super Mario, Metroid
Nintendo’s been keeping folks in suspense as to when we’d be able to get our hands on their announced first-party titles and the embiggened version of their handheld, the DSi XL. But, it’s time to update your calendars, because the Japanese video game juggernaut’s finally divulged info on its upcoming releases. The highlights …
Exclusive: Flash Gordon Director Aims To Resurrect Alex Raymond’s Idealism
Earlier today we talked to Breck Eisner, director of The Crazies, about what it was like to revive a horror masterpiece originally molded by the great George A. Romero. (Look for our Crazies review Thursday)
Well, Eisner is also tentatively attached to the still-in-development big-screen reboot of Flash Gordon. When we spoke on Monday …
Superhero Team-Up! Batman: The Brave and The Bold coming to consoles
Why is it good news that Cartoon Network’s Batman-and-everyone-you-can-think-of-including-Black-freaking-Canary series will be playable on Wii and DS this fall? Because it’s the next step in the redemption of Aquaman, that’s why. The Brave and The Bold TV show manages an awesome mix of sharp action and hilarious dialogue, featuring …
Scout’s Honor: Nerd Merit Badges
So what if you can’t build a lean-to out of a pile of sticks and twine or track a bear into the woods – you can format a hard drive with the best of them.
Still, it is cookie season and there’s nothing like a box of Thin Mints to put you into a wear-your-achievements-on-your-sleeve frame of mind so … Behold:
Episode 19: Remember Apple TV? Neither Do We. Plus: Why Alice is Poised to Fail
Peter Ha talks about how you can get your iPad starting in March, why Apple TV may end up at garage sales in the near future and what’s wrong with Disney’s promotion of next weekend’s blockbuster Alice in Wonderland.
All that and more in today’s edition of the daily Nerdcast with Techland contributors and Time.com’s Caitlin …
Tron, the Scavanger Hunt? Secret Locations in 25 Cities Revealed Today
The wait is over. But for what, exactly?
Last week, we wrote about the slightly secret Tron Web site FlynnLives, which contained a clock, counting down in binary code.
That countdown hit zero today at 11 a.m. and the site opened to reveal its next clue: what looks to be a rather ambitious, 25-city scavenger hunt.
(More on …
Crazies Director: Turning Suburbia Upside Down, Then Torching the Corpse
We’ve seen The Crazies. And yep, they’re pretty damn crazy. (Watch for our review Thursday)
Not just the citizens of the remote hamlet of Ogden Marsh, but also the military that descends on the village in short order, bestowed with highly unusual rules of engagement.
Adapted from a 1973 film by George A. Romero, the modern …
LOST S06E05 E-mail Chain: Claire, You So Crazy
Well kiddies, Peter’s out of LOSTland this week, so I’m flying solo. I was just going to wax poetically about the metaphors of Jack smashing that mirror to bits, but without Peter’s faithful encouragement, it didn’t seem the same. Therefore, I decided to write him in.
So without further ado, here are my thoughts on last night’s …
Alaska Air Picks Aircell’s Gogo, Promises Fleet Wide Wi-Fi
This bit of airline news is laughable.
Alaska Airlines announced this morning that they’ve dumped Row 44, which they tested last year, for Aircell’s inflight Wi-Fi service, Gogo. At this point, Row 44 might as well cannon ball into the deadpool.
Aircell is currently rigging one of Alaska’s Boeing 737-800s for testing and as …