So Matt Fraction’s been in town for the last couple of weeks for various Marvel-y things that just so happened to coincide with Sega’s showcase of upcoming video games for the press. I was offered the opportunity to interview the Eisner award-winning writer who’s currently working on Invincible Iron Man and Thor. I jumped at the …
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Begin the Countdown: How Many Days Until Avatar’s 2D-Only DVD Demise?
I’ve sort of been blunt about my shameless Avatar romance. I love the movie, I think it represents the future of moviemaking, and I think it has a good chance of cleaning up at the Oscars. (Check out our interview with James Cameron)
But I think we’ve finally discovered the point at which cutting-edge filmmaking meets lagging …
Oscars Revelation: Is Avatar the New Star Wars?
The same day that the Oscar nominations became official, the narratives were laid out by the mainstream media. This is the year of David vs. Goliath, of big budgets vs. low budgets and sure things vs. long shots.
Fair enough. But when I was calling around to friends Tuesday afternoon, a far different narrative was taking shape in my …
Episode 11: Nerdy Oscar Noms, Looking Forward to Technotise
Techland’s Peter Ha breaks down what Oscar nominations Avatar and District 9 pulled in and explains why he’s hoping comic Technotise will end up on the silver screen.
All that and more in today’s edition of the daily Nerdcast with Peter and Time.com’s Caitlin Thompson. Click on the player above to listen.
Oscar Overload: The Avatar-District 9 Brawl Begins
It wasn’t all that long ago that we dared to speculate that 2010 might be the year when sci-fi finally returns to a place of prominence at the Oscars ceremony.
Well, the nominees were announced just a few minutes ago and it’s official: Our cup floweth over. Consider today the Academy’s formal apology to you and me, and every other …
The Daily Dose
Monday, Feb. 1, 2010
Today in Techland: Mike talked with 45 creator Andi Ewington, Peter tells us what he really thinks of the Palm Pre Plus and Steve pushed pause on his favorite scene from Avatar. Check it out.
Here’s what else going on in nerd news around the Web:
Happy Palindrome Day! Yeah, the date is exactly the same read …
Freeze Frame: Avatar’s Deep Horizons
This is part of an ongoing weekly series called “Freeze Frame,” where we break down our very favorite sci-fi/fantasy/adventure moments – the scenes that we look forward to, that remind us why we so love this job. As you might guess, such discussions are riddled with spoilers. So consider yourself warned. (See previous Freeze Frame …
The Best Review of ‘Avatar’ I’ve Ever Seen
Sick of Avatar yet? Good, because you’re going to want to see this.
This two-part Avatar analysis is half rant, half film facade breakdown. More than a comical comparison of James Cameron’s block busting techniques, it breaks down the plots, sub plots and character development to explain why the entire world has been sucked under the …
Avatar Trumps Titanic: [Insert ‘King of the World’ Reference Here]
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Bravo, James Cameron. You’ve beaten … yourself.
I wonder how good it must feel to be operating the giant, blue alien arm responsible for raking in nearly $2 billion. Like you’re the, oh I don’t know, king of the world? (Couldn’t resist, sorry.)
The official numbers were released today, after last night’s …
Avatar Erotica: Na’vi Sex, a Sticky Situation
As I’ve seen Avatar a second – and yes, third – time, I’ve become more intrigued by some of the story’s side details. Subtle looks here and there, between Jake and Neytiri. The way the animals move against the humans in the epic final battle sequence. The way Tsu’Tey just owns the marines standing on that half-lowered cargo bay …
Techland Roundup: The Daily Dose
Wednesday Jan. 20, 2010
Today in Techland: Superman is a dick, Lev seeks out the meaning behind Twilight and Peter brings us the news that PS3’s motion controller won’t be here until the fall. Bummer. The good news? Techland launched its very own YouTube page. You should probably subscribe to it.
Here’s what else going on in nerd
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Techland Roundup: The Daily Dose
Tuesday Jan. 19, 2010
Today on Techland: Peter brought us the latest on the Apple Tablet unveil, Steve chatted up the talented Alex Proyas and Matt will probably be in the dog house for a few nights…
Here’s what else going on in tech news around the Web:
Pandora Habitat Lust. An essay in The New York Times lays out just why …