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My Top Five Most Anticipated Films of 2012

From the return to Middle Earth to the last Batman film from director Christopher Nolan, here is my Top Five list of the films scheduled for theatrical release in 2012 I am most looking forward to.

5. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen​, Cate Blanchett, Andy Serkis​, Elijah Wood, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving​, Evangeline Lilly, Richard Armitage, Orlando Bloom, Stephen Hunter​, Benedict Cumberbatch​, Bret McKenzie, James Nesbitt, Luke Evans

Director: Peter Jackson

Release Date: December 14th, 2012

The HobbitLearn more follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins​, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakensheild. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever … Gollum.

Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of guile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum’s “precious” ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities … A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know.

4. Prometheus

Starring: Ben Foster, Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron​, Idris Elba​, Rafe Spall​, Guy Pearce​, Emun Elliott, Benedict Wong, Sean Harris, Logan Marshall-Green, Kate Dickie

Director: Ridley Scott

Release Date: June 8th, 2012

Visionary filmmaker Ridley Scott returns to the genre he helped define, creating an original science fiction epic set in the most dangerous corners of the universe. The film takes a team of scientists and explorers on a thrilling journey that will test their physical and mental limits and strand them on a distant world, where they will discover the answers to our most profound questions and to life’s ultimate mystery.

3. The Avengers

Starring: Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth​, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlet Johansson, Mark Ruffalo​, Jeremy Renner​, Clark Gregg​, Cobie Smulders, Tom Hiddleston

Director: Joss Whedon

Release Date: May 4th, 2012

Based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series, first published in 1963, Marvel’s The Avengers brings together the mightiest super hero characters as they all assemble together on screen for the first time. Continuing the epic big-screen adventures started in Iron Man​​, The Incredible Hulk​​, Iron Man 2, Thor, and Captain America​​: The First Avenger, Marvel’s The Avengers is the super hero team up of a lifetime. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury​, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster.

2. The Amazing Spider-Man

Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott, Irrfan Khan, Martin Sheen, Sally Field

Director: Marc Webb

Release Date: July 3rd, 2012

Like most teenagers his age, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. In his journey to put the pieces of his past together he uncovers a secret that his father held...a secret that will ultimately shape his destiny as Spider-Man. This is the first in a series of movies that tells a different side of the Peter Parker story.

1. The Dark Knight Rises

Starring: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman​, Michael Caine​, Morgan Freeman​, Tom Hardy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt​, Anne Hathaway, Marion Cotillard​​, Josh Pence, Daniel Sunjata, Diego Klattenhoff, Burn Gorman​, Nestor Carbonell, Alon Aboutboul​​, Matthew Modine​, Tom Conti, Brett Cullen​, Chris Ellis

Director: Christopher Nolan

Release Date: July 20th, 2012

The Dark Knight Rises is the highly anticipated final installment of Warner Bros​​ and DC Entertainment​'s new Batman film franchise. Christopher Nolan has returned to direct the film from a screenplay he wrote with Jonathan Nolan​, from a story by himself and David S. Goyer. Details about the film's storyline are scarce, but it has already been established that one of villains set to take on the Batman will be the powerhouse known as Bane. Selina Kyle, better known to comics fans as Catwoman, will also have a central role in the movie. The will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

FN Podcast Episode 30: Hobbits and Jedi and Reindeer, Oh My!

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*NSFW-Explicit Content*Happy holidays gamers! Grab some leftover eggnog and join Shorty, Pryde, and Jon Venture as they discuss the new trailer for The Hobbit, the official release of Star Wars the Old Republic, the PS Vita launch, and remember their favorite geeky Christmas memories! On Personal Space Invaders, the gang discusses proper etiquette for dealing with a less than favorable holiday gift, including hand knit kitty sweaters.

Top 20 "Most Pulled" Comics for the Week of December 28, 2011 Preseted by: Comixology

1. The Flash #4 (DC)


2. Superman #4 (DC)


3. Aquaman #4 (DC)


4. Batman: The Dark Knight #4 (DC)


5. Secret Avengers #20 (Marvel)


6. Green Lantern: New Gaurdians #4(DC)


7. FF #13 (Marvel)


8. Teen Titans #4 (DC)


9. X-Men: Legacy #260 Xregg (Marvel)


10. Kick-Ass 2 #6 (Icon)


11. Captain America #5 (Marvel)


12. Justice League Dark #4 (DC)


13. Deadpool Vol. 3 #48 (Marvel)


14. Captain America #6 (Marvel)


15. Astonishing X-Men #45 (Marvel)


16. Uncanny X-Men Vol. 2 #3 Xregb (Marvel)


17. Avengers: The Childrens Crusade #8 (of 9) (Marvel)


18. The Mighty Thor #9 (Marvel)


19. Ultimate Comics X-Men #5 (Marvel)


20. All Star Western #4 (DC)

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Slacker and The Man Episode 202: Christmas Break Best OF

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The guys are on Christmas vacation this episode, so The Man takes you on a stroll down memory lane. He plays a clip from the first ever episode of Slacker And The Man, a clip from Dobbs' first episode, a clip from Dusty's first episode, and clips from the last two New Years episodes. Did the guys even come close to sticking to their resolutions? Listen and find out!

The 2011 Slacker And The Man Awards voting is still up! Voting will close next Sunday, 01/01/12, at the start of the show. Don't forget you can vote once a day! http://slackerandtheman.podbean.com/2011-slacker-and-the-man-awards/

The guys will be live again on 01/01/12 at 9pm EST. Tune in here: http://stickam.com/slackerandtheman

If you or someone you know received a smartphone or tablet for Christmas christen it with a free audiobook! http://www.audibletrial.com/slackerandtheman Thanks for listening, see you guys in 2012!

Just a Couple of Gs Issue #50: Merry G-Mas

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It's Issue 50! We discuss the 6 minute Dark Knight prologue (Completely spoiler free) then review Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol and list out Top Ten Christmas movies.

Just a Couple of Gs Issue #49: I’m a friend of Xanders

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It's Issue 49! We go off TATE'S Shelf and review comic book! Books like Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Season 9), The Strain (based on a book by Chuck Hogan & Guillermo del Toro) and Super Boy just to name a few.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!

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PROMETHEUS Teaser Trailer

Visionary filmmaker Ridley Scott​ returns to the genre he helped define, creating an original science fiction epic set in the most dangerous corners of the universe. The film takes a team of scientists and explorers on a thrilling journey that will test their physical and mental limits and strand them on a distant world, where they will discover the answers to our most profound questions and to life’s ultimate mystery.

20th Century FOX have scheduled Prometheus for theatrical release on June 8th, 2012.

FN Podcast Episode 29: The Humble Bundle Rumble

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*NSFW-Explicit Content*This week on the FN Podcast, Shorty, Pryde, and Jon Venture gush over Steam’s new collection of indie games known as the Humble Bundle, discuss the latest 3DS Ambassador Club game releases, talk about the upcoming LEGO Lord of the Rings and Minecraft, the new Dark Knight Rises prologue, and VGA fallout. On Personal Space Invaders, with only a few days left before Christmas, the gang (inappropriately) discusses some last minute gifts for that geek in your life or within view of your binoculars.

New FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 Trailer Shows Xbox 360 Exclusive Content

Xbox 360 gamers who pick up Final Fantasy XIII-2 can get their hands on an exclusive DLC. The DLC gives Serah a powerful weapon for her fight to save her sister, a unique bow called Azrael. The DLC will release shortly after the game goes live in January.

New UNDERWORLD: AWAKENING TV Spot

Underworld: Awakening brings a stunning new dimension to the epic battle between Vampires and Lycans, as the first film in the franchise to shoot in 3D. Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.

Underworld: Awakening is scheduled for theatrical release on January 20th, 2012.

STAR WARS: THE OLD REPUBLIC Trailer 'Smuggler vs. Sith Warrior'

A new trailer for Star Wars: The Old Republic pits two of the franchise's most popular figures against one-another, the Smuggler and the Sith Warrior.

Play Star Wars: The Old Republic and forge your own Star Wars saga in a story-driven massively-multiplayer online game from BioWare and LucasArts. Explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader​ when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy.

Choose to be a Jedi, a Sith, or from a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, and make decisions which define your personal story and determine your path down the light or dark side of the Force. Along the way you will befriend courageous companions who will fight at your side or possibly betray you based on your actions. Together, you will battle enemies in dynamic Star Wars combat and team up with other players to overcome incredible challenges.

Star Wars: The Old Republic is available now for PC.

SAINTS ROW: THE THIRD 'The Warrior Pack' DLC Trailer

Get medieval with the Knight of Steelport Armor, channel feudal Japan with the Kabuki Warrior Outfit, make Xena blush in the Warrior Princess Outfit, or become a space traveler in the Intergalactic Warrior Outfit, when you purchase Saints Row: The Third's new DLC, The Warrior Pack.

The Warrior Pack is available now on all platforms.

Hi-Res Stills of Bane from THE DARK KNIGHT RISES

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The Dark Knight Rises is the epic conclusion to filmmaker Christopher Nolan​'s Batman trilogy. Leading an all-star international cast, Oscar winner Christian Bale again plays the dual role of Bruce Wayne​/Batman. The film also stars Anne Hathaway, as Selina Kyle​; Tom Hardy, as Bane; Oscar winner Marion Cotillard​, as Miranda Tate; and Joseph Gordon-Levitt​, as John Blake. Returning to the main cast, Oscar winner Michael Caine​ plays Alfred; Gary Oldman​ is Commissioner Gordon​; and Oscar winner Morgan Freeman reprises the role of Lucius Fox​. The screenplay is written by Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan​, story by Christopher Nolan & David S. Goyer.

The Dark Knight Rises is scheduled for release on July 20th, 2012.

Marvel Releases New Photos From THE AVENGERS

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Marvel's the Avengers comes to theaters May 4th, 2012 and stars Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, Jeremy Renner, Robert Downey Jr., Cobie Smulders, Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson. The film is directed by Joss Whedon.

First Trailer & Poster for THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY

The Hobbit follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakensheild. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever … Gollum.

Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of guile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum’s “precious” ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities … A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know.

The first film in the two-part series directed by Peter Jackson, titled The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, is currently in production in New Zealand and will be released in theaters on December 14, 2012.

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Just a Couple of Gs Issue #48: Making it to Regionals

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In issue 48 we discuss heavily about television and video games. Including Community, Glee, the Walking Dead and the top video game christmas wish list by Just a Couple of G's.

Just a Couple of Gs Issue #47: The Red, Green and Stink Lines

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In issue 47 we review the new Spider-man SPider Island aftermath involving the Vulture family. Also the connecting books Animal and Swamp thing revealing the powerful Red and Green forces of the DCU. We review the new Voltron and veer off into discussing how the new animated Thunder cats look less smelly.

Slacker and The Man Episode 201: Camping, Skyrim, and Christmas

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On this week's episode of Slacker And The Man the guys discuss their recent camping trip, talk about their exchanged Christmas gifts, find out who's winning in the Slacker And The Man 2011 voting, find out about 5 personality disorders caused by Skyrim, and go over some freaky sexual positions given to them at the camping trip...

Check out this video taken of Slacker taking a flaming yardstick to the back at the camping trip:

Don't forget to vote for your favorite member of Slacker And The Man: http://slackerandtheman.podbean.com/2011-slacker-and-the-man-awards/

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Full-Length Theatrical Trailer

The Dark Knight Rises, directed by Christopher Nolan​ and starring Christian Bale​, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy​, Gary Oldman​ and Michael Caine​, is produced by Warner Bros​ Pictures and scheduled for release on July 20th, 2012.

My Favorite Christmas Songs

MERRY CHRISTMAS GEEQS!!!!!! Just wanted to share some of my favorite christmas songs. Please to enjoy.

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1966 Batman Intro In Lego

Check out this awesom recreation of the 1966 Batman intro done completely in Lego.

The EXPENDABLES 2 Trailer

The Expendables are back and this time it's personal... Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone), Lee Christmas (Lee Statham), Yin Yang (Jet Li), Gunnar Jensen (Dolph Lundgren),Toll Road (Randy Couture) and Hale Caesar (Terry Crews) -- with newest members Billy the Kid (Liam Hemsworth) and Maggie (Yu Nan) aboard -- are reunited when Mr. Church (Bruce Willis) enlists the Expendables to take on a seemingly simple job. The task looks like an easy paycheck for Barney and his band of old-school mercenaries. But when things go wrong and one of their own is viciously killed, the Expendables are compelled to seek revenge in hostile territory where the odds are stacked against them. Hell-bent on payback, the crew cuts a swath of destruction through opposing forces, wreaking havoc and shutting down an unexpected threat in the nick of time -- six pounds of weapons-grade plutonium; enough to change the balance of power in the world. But that's nothing compared to the justice they serve against the villainous adversary who savagely murdered their brother. That is done the Expendables way....

The Expendables 2 is scheduled for theatrical release on August 17th, 2012.

New International Banners for THE AVENGERS

Based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series, first published in 1963, Marvel’s The Avengers brings together the mightiest super hero characters as they all assemble together on screen for the first time. Continuing the epic big-screen adventures started in Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk​, Iron Man 2, Thor, and Captain America: The First Avenger, Marvel’s The Avengers is the super hero team up of a lifetime. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury​, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster.

The upcoming ensemble superhero film scheduled to hit theaters in May 2012

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New GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE Trailer

Nicolas Cage returns as Johnny Blaze in Columbia Pictures' and Hyde Park Entertainment's Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance. In the successor to the worldwide hit Ghost Rider, Johnny - still struggling with his curse as the devil's bounty hunter - is hiding out in a remote part of Eastern Europe when he is recruited by a secret sect of the church to save a young boy (Fergus Riordan) from the devil (Ciaran Hinds). At first, Johnny is reluctant to embrace the power of the Ghost Rider, but it is the only way to protect the boy - and possibly rid himself of his curse forever.

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance is scheduled for theatrical release on February 17th, 2012.

FN Podcast Episode 28: The Brony Intervention

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*NSFW-Explicit Content*Pryde, Shorty, and Jon Venture return for episode 28 of the FN Podcast, where they discuss Shigeru Miyamoto’s speculated retirement, the new Xbox LIVE Dashboard update, hype before the VGAs, the upcoming Avengers vs. X-Men story arc, and finally confront Venture on his unhealthy My Little Pony addiction. On Personal Space Invaders, the ladies help a fan who has the delicate task of being a wingman for his inexperienced buddy.

Top 20 "Most Pulled" Comics for the Week of December 14, 2011 Preseted by: Comixology

1. Green Lantern #4 (DC)


2. Batman and Robin #4 (DC)


3. The Walking Dead #92 (Image)


4. Uncanny X-Force #18 (Marvel)


5. Batgirl #4 (DC)


6. New Avengers #19 (Marvel)


7. Batwoman #4 (DC)


8. Superboy #4 (DC)


9. Suicide Squad #4 (DC)


10. Demon Knights #4 (DC)


11. Ultimate Comics X-Men #4 (Marvel)


12. Avengers Academy #23 (Marvel)


13. American Vampire #21 (DC)


14. Frankenstein, Agent of Shade #4 (DC)


15. The Unwritten #32 (Vertigo)


16. Resurrection Man #4 (DC)


17. Deathstroke #4 (DC)


18. Irredeemable #1 Artist Edition (Boom)


19. Grifter #4 (DC)


20. Legion Lost #4 (DC)

Source: Comixology

G.I. JOE: RETALIATION Trailer

G.I. Joe: Retaliation is directed by Jon Chu (Justin Bieber: Never Say Never) and stars Channing Tatum as Duke, Ray Park and Lee Byung-hun (I Saw the Devil) as the dueling ninjas Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson as Roadblock, Elodie Yung as Jinx, D.J. Cotrona as Flint, RZA as Blind Master, Adrianne Palicki as Lady Jaye, Ray Stevenson as the villainous Firefly, Walton Goggins​ will play Warden Nigel James and Joe Mazzello in the role of Mouse. Bruce Willis will play General Joe Colton, the original G.I. Joe and the man from which the military super-team gets its name.

Slacker and The Man Episode 200: Christmas Countdown

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On this episode of Slacker And The Man, the guys review the new Lighting Strikes DLC for DC Universe Online, lament the new X-Box 360 Dashboard update, talk Marvel's upcoming Avengers Vs X-Men big event, play a Kirble Krackle Christmas song, listen to the new Epic Rap Battle of History, talk about their upcoming camping trip, and give you some Christmas gift ideas.

Don't forget to vote in the 2011 Slacker And The Man Awards http://slackerandtheman.podbean.com/2011-slacker-and-the-man-awards/

Joins us this Saturday (12/17/11) for the Slacker And The Man Winter Camping Trip, more info here http://www.facebook.com/events/257566927633981/

New DARK KNIGHT RISES Poster Teases Bane & Broken Batman

A brand new teaser poster for the highly anticipated "The Dark Knight Rises" has been made available for viewing pleasure, teasing supervillain Bane's brutality. Instead of showing Batman as a mighty superhero, the dark-themed image gives a look at Bane from behind, standing alone in the middle of a rainstorm while Batman's mask is shattered on the ground.

The Dark Knight Rises, directed by Christopher Nolan​ and starring Christian Bale​, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy​, Gary Oldman​ and Michael Caine​, is produced by Warner Bros​ Pictures and scheduled for release on July 20th, 2012.

New Poster Revealed for THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN

Marvel.com revealed a new one sheet poster for Sony Picture's upcoming reboot AMAZING SPIDER-MAN. The film, which stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, and Rhys Ifrans, will hit theaters July 3rd, 2012.

First MEN IN BLACK 3 Trailer Released

Men in Black 3 stars Will Smith, Josh Brolin, Emma Thompson, Sharlto Copley, Tommy Lee Jones, Nicole Scherzinger, Jemaine Clement, Bill Hader and Alice Eve. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on May 25th, 2012.

Bioshock Inifnite Trailer

Exclusive trailer from the Spike 2011 Video Game Awards for Bioshock Infinite. This game will be released on the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC sometime in 2012.

Amazing Spider-Man Game Trailer

The Trailer for the new Amazing Spider-Man game was revealed at the 2011 Spike Video Game Awards.

Game Synopsis:

Go beyond the movie to experience what it’s like to BE Spider-Man like never before. Set shortly after the events of Columbia Pictures’ new film, The Amazing Spider-Man throws New York City’s brand new hero back into free-roaming, web-slinging action, as he protects the Big Apple from a deluge of unimaginable threats. Experience the new Web Rush mechanic as Spidey twists his way through the NYC skyline with unprecedented speed and grace. The game’s original story also explores beautiful indoor environments, as you’ll encounter everything from skirmishes with everyday street thugs to pulse-pounding confrontations with Spider-Man’s most lethal foes.