The Geekology

We are a group of geeks from different fandoms who have come together to share nerd culture news.

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A quick doodle of the Wonder Woman family as The Simpsons family.

THIS IS ADORABLE.

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The Hulk won’t be in ‘Captain America: Civil War’

It seems that we won’t be seeing the Big Guy in “Captain America” Civil War” revealed Mark Ruffalo himself in a recent interview, but fret not because it appears Marvel has big plans for The Hulk..

“The reason is too great to be revealed in this movie (Civil War),” Ruffalo tells BadTaste.it. “I was in the script but then they removed my character. They don’t want to reveal where is he and why. I don’t even know if Hulk will be back soon.” 

In the same interview, Ruffalo went on to say, “ However, they want to keep the revelation of what happened a secret, because it is something really big.”

There has been much speculation about The Hulk’s involvement in the upcoming film especially since the last time we saw him in “Avengers: Age of Ultron” he went left the team and Black Widow to parts unknown. Rumors about Ruffalo being in “Civil War” continued to grow when he was spotted in Germany with the rest of the cast as well as Robert Downey Jr’s (Tony Stark) early confirmation that The Hulk was going to be in the movie, according to ComicBookResources.com. 

"Captain America: Civil War" opens on May 6, 2016.

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‘The Iron Giant’ to return to the big screen

“The Iron Giant” holds a special place in my heart. Not just because I was still a kid when it was released or that it really was a great, under-rated film, but because it’s still one of the very few movies that consistently makes me cry.  Well, me and other blubbering nerds like me, will have the chance to experience the space giant’s heart-wrenching “Superman” on the big screen when  Warner Bros. re-releases the 1999 film in theaters for a special two-day engagement on Wednesday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 4. The film will feature new, additional scenes. Fathom Events is currently selling tickets for the special screening of the film which is an adaptation of Ted Hughes' Cold War fable, where a giant alien robot (Vin Diesel) crash-lands near the small town of Rockwell, Maine, in 1957. The giant is found by 9-year-old Hogarth and the two become friends. When a paranoid government agent, Kent Mansley, becomes determined to destroy the robot, Hogarth and beatnik Dean McCoppin (Harry Connick Jr.) must do what they can to save the misunderstood machine.  The film initially bombed in the theaters but received rave reviews from the critics. Luckily, as is the case with many films, the movie about the interstellar robot quickly became a cult classic after it was released to video. 

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When the story keeps changing and I can’t leave

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This all day, every day. 

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‘Star Wars’ fleet gets two new flying driods

And the Star Wars news just keeps on coming! ANA, Japan’s largest airline, announced that two new Star Wars-themed planes will soon take flight. One decorated with BB-8, the brand new spherical droid that has quickly become a fan favorite from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and the beloved, R2-D2.  

As part of an agreement with The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd. and the ANA Star Wars Project, the planes will join the previously announced R2-D2 ANA Jet, which is scheduled to go into service on Oct. 18, 2015.   But if just flying around in a Star Wars-themed plane isn’t enough for you, ANA announced that it will be screening all six of the currently released “Star Wars” films.

Prior to the maiden voyage, fans can participate in a Fan Appreciation Flight event on October 17 at Haneda Airport in Tokyo.  The first commercial flight will depart the following day from Haneda bound for Vancouver.  From mid-October to November, flights will be taking off from Narita arriving in San Jose, CA.  

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‘Big Hero 6′ will join ‘Tangled’ in upcoming ‘Kingdom Hearts 3′

In a recorded announcement at D23 this past weekend, Roy Conli, producer with the Walt Disney Animation Studio and Square Enix confirmed that Baymax will be featured in the upcoming “Kingdom Hearts III.”

The popular video game titled created by Square Enix, which centers on the main character Sora and his search for his friends and encounters Disney, Final Fantasy, and The World Ends with You characters along the way.

“Big Hero 6,” released by Disney, follows a 14-year-old boy and his team of regular teen friends turned superheroes as they fight against a mysterious masked villain. Baymax, a marshmallow-like robot created by his older brother, is his flying companion in the film. It was released in 2014 and won the Oscar for Best Animated Film.

The studios recently announced the “Tangled,” an animated film based on the  Rapunzel fairy tale will also have a place in the unreleased game. There is no release date at this time.

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Even more ‘Star Wars: Force Awakens’ stuff for you

As everyone is still getting over the Star Wars information hangover from this weekend D23 Expo in Anaheim, images of of Lego’s upcoming sets for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” sets has leaked and they look amazing. 

Seven different building kits, including the Millennium Falcom, will be available on Sept. 4, dubbed Force Friday, according to Comic Alliance.

The new sets include

Rey’s Speeder

The new TIE fighter

Poe Dameron’s X-Wing fighter

Kylo Ren’s shuttle

The First Order Snowspeeder

The First Order Transporter which will include a Captain Phasma figure

Millennium Falcon

Prices are not clear but it’s a pretty sure bet that the Falcon will be on the top of the pricing list.

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D23 Expo: New Disney parks attractions announced including ‘Toy Story’ Land

ANAHEIM >> Although the new “Star Wars” Land announced for both Disneyland and Disney World got the big headlines,

Toy Story Land is also coming! Can’t wait!

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D23 Expo: Fans react to Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ announcements

ANAHEIM >> At long last, Disney announced

Were you in a weekend coma and missed the big “Star Wars” announcement out of D23? Well, we got you covered!

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The Bob’s Burgers Burger Book is now available for pre-order! About a week ago, I got the chance to visit Bento Box Studios in Burbank California. I sat down with Loren Bouchard and caught up, and got to take a tour. I spent the afternoon talking with the artists behind the show and got to see a lot of the art that will be in the book - including this cover!  They also let me hold their Emmy award, which is way heavier than you’d think! Thanks so much, bentoboxent, I had such a great time! The book will be out next March, and is currently available for preorder at Barnes and Noble and Amazon.

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Hey, whoa, wonderful news. Your favorite Tumblr dedicated to reverse-engineering the burgers of Bob’s Burgers is about to become the only cookbook that matters. Come March, you’ll be able to cook up a Texas Chainsaw Massa-Curd Burger without fear of cheesing up your screen.

Here are the pre-order links again, because why not? Barnes & Noble / Amazon

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Marvel, GraphicAudio.net give Kamala Khan a voice

Marvel and GraphicAudio.net have come together to give Ms. Marvel, Kamala Kahn, a voice, according to Mashable.  

Kahn, the first American Muslim superhero, was introduced into the Marvel Universe last year and has become an instant fan favorite and this collaboration between the two companies, although not the first time the two have teamed up to give voice to past titles, is the first adapted directly from the source material.  

The first edition, which includes Ms. Marvel Nos. 1-5, will be available Monday on GraphicAudio.net.

Take a listen:

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Roddy Piper’s final role was of a cthulhu-battling janitor in ‘Portal to Hell!!’

In what is being called wrestling great “Rowdy” Roddy Piper’s final film role, the icon battles the H. P. Lovecraft deity in the independent film, “Portal to Hell!!” The film is a Toronto International Film Festival selected short film and will take place Sept. 10 to 20. Here is the write up from the film team: 

The apartment-superintendent hero of this primo slice of Canuxploitation has enough on his plate, what with all the plumbing and electrical problems and high-maintenance tenants. But then some jerks open up a multidimensional gateway in the basement. Thankfully, the guy standing between humanity and its certain destruction is played by the late, great "Rowdy" Roddy Piper.

Check it out here: 

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Score ‘The Walking Dead Compendium Three’ variant cover exclusively at Barnes and Noble

Fans of The Walking Dead can grab up a "The Walking Dead Compendium Three" exclusive variant cover and poster at Barnes and Noble when it hits the stands in October. 

The book will pull together issues # 97-144 of the comic series created by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard, which exposes readers to what takes place when the survivors from Alexandria have to deal with other communities of survivors. One big thing that already has fans talking is why Rick Grimes has two hands in the variant cover. The Governor cut off Rick’s hand back in issue 28. The cover and poster will be available on Oct. 13.   

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CoverGirl to launch new Star Wars make up line

Show your dark side with a new CoverGirl make up line inspired by “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”

Pat McGrath, the cosmetics brand’s global creative design director has created six looks inspired by the upcoming film.

The collection, which will be available online on Sept. 4, will include six lipsticks, three nail polishes and 10 mascaras. The shades are great for everyday use as well as for creating dramatic looks for evening.

The make up tubes will also be adorned with memorable phrases from the films like, “Do. Or do not. There is no try” and, of course, “May the force be with you.” 

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This Vine mashup of Chris Pratt and Tom Hiddleston dancing is everything

Thank you Marvel Edits for this wonderous six-second bit of heaven featuring Tom Hiddleston and Chris Pratt dancing it up!  And now sit back, relax and enjoy it in all its glory!

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Is a Xena reboot on the horizon?

Although Lucy Lawless, the woman who brought Xena to the small screen, initially said there were no plans to reboot the popular series, NBC Entertainment chairman, Bob Greenblatt, told The Hollywood Reporter the network is working on bringing the warrior princess back to television. 

"Yes, we're in the early stages of developing a new take on Xenaand we're looking for a writer. We want to do it," Greenblatt told THR on Wednesday.

While how the series will play out has yet to be solidified, Greenbaltt told THR that "there is a deal with Sam and Rob Tapert to produce, and it's with NBC International."

Although, the confirmation comes only a few days after Lawless tweeted out that plans for the reboot were just rumors. Greenblatt said he doesn’t rule out having her be part of the upcoming series. 

"We'd love to have Lucy be a part of it — if we felt that her presence didn't overshadow the direction we take with it. I'm not sure how she could be part of it if she wasn't playing Xena, and I don't know if that's a direction we'll ever go," he said.

Are you ready for the reboot?

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Are these the newest plans for Disney’s ‘Star Wars,’ Marvel attractions?

It appears that things are solidifying for the rumored “Star Wars” and Marvel attractions at Disneyland according to MiceChat.

 “The plans to add Star Wars to Disneyland have changed course and grown in scale rapidly since we first told you several years ago about the Tomorrowland proposal that would have wiped out Autopia. The plan for Star Wars Land has grown immensely in scale, and it’s now aimed squarely at the land north of Disneyland itself. Taking over the Festival Arena, the Circle D Ranch, Mickey’s Toontown and several rehearsal halls and office buildings just north of Toontown. The Circle D property, where all of the park’s horses, goats and other animals are kept will be moving off property to a new facility nearby, and the horses will then be trailered in for their 4 hour shifts pulling the Horse Drawn Streetcars on Main Street.”

The site goes on to say that the  Star Wars Launch Bay will also morph into the official Star Wars Land preview center for the park once construction begins. It speculates that the Star Wars Launch Bay addition coming to Disneyland late this fall will be announced at this weekend’s D23 Expo.

Sounds like a pretty large undertaking and exciting. 

The site also goes on to talk about the Marvel expansion:  “ [T]he E Ticket thrill ride that is planned to anchor that expansion is going to be very unique. The ride will feature a newly Imagineered hybrid ride system that might be best described as a combination of Rock N’ Roller Coaster and Universal’s Transformers ride using every trick and gimmick WDI can throw at it, including on-board audio and effects and elaborate sets and animatronics.”

 The big question mark hanging over the plans is figuring out how parking will work but we’re looking forward to seeing how all of this will turn out.