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Wonder Woman Redesign

Dan — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 03:52:07 +0000

DC Comics is relaunching Wonder Woman with a brand new origin and a brand new look, starting in this weeks issue #600.

Bomber Jackets never go out of style, right?

So, this new costume is designed by Jim Lee, an artist I tend to like. But, man, do I not like this costume. It feels incredibly 90’s.

The new origin is similarly frustrating. The god’s went back in time 20 years and changed something, causing Wonder Woman to go from a walking swimsuit-clad bondage fantasy to a hip “urban” warrior princess who rebels against the idea of practical shoes.

The writer on this run is Babylon 5 creator and all around good guy, J. Micheal Straczynski, who share’s his thoughts on the redesign and the new origin on DC Comic’s Blog. He takes a small jab at the 60’s era Wonder Woman, where she becomes a super sexy hippie spy. That run is badass. Low blow, Straczynski. Other than that, he seems to have thought this whole thing through and approaches the subject with the respect of a comic fan. Oh, and he drops this gem:

“What woman only wears one outfit for 70 years? What woman doesn’t accessorize?”

Women be shopping! Am I right?

May the 4th Be With You

David — Tue, 04 May 2010 16:50:45 +0000

In honor of Star Wars Day, here’s a sweet LEGO animated recap of the original trilogy.

YouTube – The Fastest and Funniest LEGO Star Wars story ever told.

TRON 1982

David — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:34:53 +0000

Here’s a sweet new fan trailer for the original “TRON” that makes it feel more like a modern movie preview. I approve.

YouTube – TRON 1982 Trailer [Thanks, Mark!]

If kids had Pokemon in the 18th Century

Andrew — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:05:01 +0000

LINK

from goviolet.com

I see a little sillhouetto of a Pig…

David — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:01:28 +0000

Hot (well, lukewarm) on the heels of our Muppet episode, several people have brought this to our attention. It’s pretty great.

YouTube – The Muppets: Bohemian Rhapsody [1080p]

You’ll get caught up in the…

David — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:52:53 +0000

A tender love ballad for your Friday afternoon.

YouTube – The “Crossfire” Song: Live

Carl Sagan remix

Sarah — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:00:53 +0000

Morning folks! As you may remember, I’m a fan of Carl Sagan- famed writer and geek dreamboat. Through the genius of auto-tune, dearly departed Carl serenades us accompanied by kindred spirit, Stephen Hawking. Direct link is here. Mp3 download is here.

Enjoy!

-S

Promo for ABC’s “V”

Erin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:38:31 +0000

I liked the original, so of course I’m wary, but this is exciting!

Direct Link: “V” Promo on Youtube