April 2011

Free Comic Book Day is nigh

The first Saturday in May is approaching, and you now what that means: Cinco de Mayo indigestion? Probably … but it also means it’s time again for...

Summer has a familiar ‘Ring’ to it

Want to see all three Lord of the Rings movies in theaters again? How about the extended version of each movie on the big screen, for the first time? You may...

BOOM! losing Disney titles to Marvel?

Disney may be in the process of moving its comic book business back in-house to live under its Marvel banner. A recent lack of Diamond Previews listings for...

Tributes for ‘Sarah Jane’

The web is awash with tearful tributes to Doctor Who actress Elisabeth Sladen, who died Monday at the age of 63. Here are but a couple — a video report...

‘Marijuanaman’ hits stores

From the brain of Ziggy Marley comes a herbatological hero, Marijuanaman, hitting stores today (April 20), appropriately enough. But the five-time Grammy...

Things I’ve learned today: 4/15

The producers of the upcoming DVD editions of some of Sylvester McCoy’s episodes of Doctor Who are holding a contest on Twitter to get fan commentary for...

Things I’ve learned today: 4/14

Nintendo is going to launch the successor to its Wii gaming console this year at the E3 show and launch it next year. Expect it to be more powerful than the...

Movie Review Roundup

Before you head to the theatres this weekend, check out some of last week's new releases...

Things I’ve learned today: 4/13

Spoilers! Watch two great clips from the April 23 season premiere of Doctor Who. (Zap2It) A Shakespearean retelling of Terminator 2: Judgment Day? Yes, please...

Thank the makers

Helping my child transform a solid block of wood into a race car for this past weekend’s Cub Scout pinewood derby, one thing became clear about the time I...

Things I’ve learned today: 4/12

Houston, we have a problem: Mothballed space shuttles are going to Florida, California, Washington, D.C., and New York City. (KHOU) Journalist Andrew Smith...

50 years of human spaceflight

Fifty years ago today — April 12 — Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human being to journey into outer space. Google marks the...

Things I’ve learned today: 4/11

A rare Superman comic stolen from Nicolas Cage more than 10 years ago has been found. (Associated Press) Grammy Awards categories now formally recognize video...

Things I’ve learned today: 4/8

Real Snail Mail gives a snarky meme a whole new meaning. (Bit Rebels) Who doesn’t want a TARDIS? Seriously? Print and make your own papercraft...

‘Doctor Who’ cast dishing in NYC

The stars of Doctor Who signed copies of their Series 5 DVD at a New York City Barnes & Noble, ahead of the Series 6 premiere April 23 on BBC America. Man...

Did you go to Video Games Live?

Video Games Live was an awesome way to spend a Thursday night in Mesa — you can read my recap here. The crowd was pumped, the performers were totally...

Countdown to LepreCon begins

Arizona’s science fiction and fantasy convention LepreCon 37 is just a month away, May 6-8 at the Tempe Mission Palms. Guests of honor include artist...

‘Video Games Live’ recap: 4/7

Where else can you see an irate elf drop-kick an annoying fairy, and hear some of the best music from your favorite video games, all in one night? That’s...

Things I’ve learned today: 4/7

The Forbes Fictional 15 wealthiest characters list is out. Let’s just say life is like an aeroplane… (Forbes) The title of Big Finish...

Things I’ve learned today: 4/6

The hitchhiking ghosts at the end of Disney World’s Haunted Mansion ride have gone digital and interactive. (Geekosystem) Karen Gillan, aka Amy Pond from...

V is for Volkswagen?

There’s something familiar about this Volkswagen Beetle concept car…

Via Volkswagen Gallery

Things I’ve learned today: 4/5

Family Guy is getting its own comic book series. Giggity giggity! (The Associated Press) Google was successfully sued for libel over its autocomplete search...

Niswander not attending CopperCon 31

Local horror and fantasy author Adam Niswander has had to bow out of this year’s CopperCon, scheduled for Sept. 2-5 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Avondale...

Things I’ve learned today: 4/4

That was fast: Steve Rogers will once again be Captain America. (Associated Press) Will Smith and his Karate Kid son Jaden are reuniting for an as-yet-untitled...

Book signing: Brandon Mull

From East Valley Tribune entertainment writer Mandy Zajac: Brandon Mull, author of the New York Times’ bestselling Fablehaven series for young readers...

‘ThunderCats’ trailer is loose

It wasn’t just the Green Lantern footage wowing crowds at WonderCon this weekend — Cartoon Network unveiled its full trailer for their upcoming...

Things I’ve learned today: 4/2

The description of the first volume of Doctor Who’s sixth season on DVD sheds some light on the mysteries waiting to unfold at last. (DoctorWhoNews.Net)...