‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E.’ Loses Tom Cruise, Continues To Not Be Made
Now, it’s been a couple of years since we first heard threats rumors that The Man From U.N.C.L.E. was going to get the big screen reboot/remake treatment. When we were younger and more innocent it was going to be Steven Soderbergh directing and Channing Tatum in the lead. Of course that beautiful masterpiece was to [...]
‘Dredd 2′ Possibility Is Once Again a Maybe
It’s on. It’s off. It’s on. It’s off. Well, looks like it might be back on. At the Retailers Conference at the MCM London Comic-Con today, a rep from Rebellion, the publisher of 2000 A.D., the magazine that launched the Judge Dredd character, told attendees that a planned sequel to last fall’s Dredd 3-D isn’t [...]
RECAP/REVIEW: ‘Hannibal’–S01, E09–”Trou Normand”
I’m going to be brutally honest, friends: There’s no quote at the beginning of this article because nothing really stuck in my head. So rather than read other sites’ reviews and steal whatever THEY used, I’ll just proceed with the review proper… After the ecstasy that was Episode 8: “Fromage”, I knew the follow up [...]
Sexy Cosplay of the Week: Momo Kurumi
It’s the end of a week and time for a treat. Here’s the Sexy Cosplay of the week and this week it’s America’s Momo Kurumi. Don’t let her name fool you, this Midwestern maiden is as American as apple pie and just as sweet, and her passion is all about cosplaying. With numerous award wins Momo, has been recognized [...]
Animated ‘Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox’ Trailer Hits the Internet
Geoff Johns‘ critically acclaimed graphic novel Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox has been animated in this latest DC direct to DVD movie. You’ve got to hand it to DC, they know how to crank out great animated movies and television series. The Flashpoint story line is what ultimately lead to the relaunching of all the [...]
Nick Fury Looks Like Hell in New ‘Winter Soldier’ Pics
Being as dedicated as we are here at the Nerd Bastards, we go out of our way each and every day to provide you with the best set leaks possible. This time around, we have some Marvel phase 2 pics coming at you from the set of Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The subject of [...]
‘Godzilla’ Set Photos! THRILL to Images of Giant Blue Screens Attacking Schoolchildren, and The Japanese-Canadian Cultural Centre!
Here it is: Ironclad PROOF that there is nothing too inconsequential for the nerd media to report on when it concerns a highly anticipated movie. If you’re hoping to see shots of the new design for Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla, or watch the Big G in action–you’re SOL. IF, however, you like pics of abandoned villages and [...]
Early Reactions from ‘World War Z’ Seem Oddly Positive
So, Brad Pitt‘s forthcoming fast running zombie wave movie with the title loosely based off a book by Mel Brook’s kid, World War Z, has had it’s share of trouble. After a pile of reshoots and rewrites (including expert rewriter Damon Lindelof ) not to mention a lot of bad press (and an even worse couple of [...]
Saoirse Ronan Would Love to Play Scarlet Witch – Joss, Give Her a Call
When word hit Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver were appearing in Avengers 2 we were, one, shocked at the straight up confirmation of their inclusion, and two, surprised to hear an actress’ name already linked with Ms. Maximoff. Saoirse Ronan is apparently the “prototype” of actress Joss Whedon and Marvel have in mind for Scarlet Witch, [...]
The BastardCast vs The First Annual BastardCast First Anniversary Special!
Subscribe on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Subscribe via RSS Download This week on The Bastardcast, Jason and Jeremy come together to celebrate the show’s one year anniversary while still managing to talk about Star Trek Into Darkness, Chris Nolan’s Bat-Bond, Doctor Who, and the art of Bea Arthur’s pricey yet magical mams. Also on the [...]
Zoe Saldana “Curious” About Gamora’s Look for ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’, As Are We
When comic book characters are brought to life on the big screen they almost universally get a new look. Sometimes it’s for logistical reasons, other times it’s to tone down an outfit that looks ridiculously awesome on paper, but in real life, just ridiculous. The X-Men, Avengers, Batman, and Superman; they’ve all gone through the [...]
Whedon Squashes More Pesky Rumors of SHIELD/Avengers Crossover
While Kevin Feige may be the real man in charge of Marvel‘s cinematic and television future, it’s to Joss Whedon we’re all looking, wondering what’s coming next. Currently on the docket for Whedon is The Avengers‘ sequel and the TV series, Agents of SHIELD. And naturally, fans are assuming a crossover between the two is [...]
Cornish to Succeed Abrams as ‘Trek’ Director?
With Star Trek Into Darkness now out in theaters, J.J. Abrams now turns his attention to his next film, Star Wars Episode VII, but what of Star Trek 3 (or 13 depending on your numbering)? Well, Abrams hasn’t ruled it out, but let’s face facts: making a Star Wars movie is probably going to eat up the filmmakers’ [...]
LISTEN UP: Jamie Foxx Has Something to Say About ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2′
When the news hit the Internet that Jamie Foxx had been cast as one of the main villains in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, the response was mixed. I was on the fence, and then I went to see Django Unchained and remembered that Foxx has some serious acting talent. He can pull it off, even [...]
Nerdy Bits: Life Size X-Wing Made of LEGO, Smell Like Batman, The Beer of Thrones, Kids ask Strax, and MOAR!
Every day the internet produces an astounding amount of goodies and gems. Most hilarious, some amusing, but all worth at least a few seconds of your time. We here at Nerd Bastards try to bring you the best bits of news and nerdery the webz has to offer, with a bit of snark thrown in. [...]
‘Simpsons’ Springfield Moves to Orlando, Florida
Happen to be a fan of the Simpsons? Well, it looks like you’ll have the chance to wander in a piece of good old Springfield, and pretty soon. Universal Studios in Orlando has been working on a new themed area based off of the famous cartoon city. In the vein of their Wizarding World of [...]
[UPDATED! FOX vs Marvel, Round 1!] Evan Peters Cast as Quicksilver in ‘Days of Future Past’– Wait, What? Not ‘Avengers 2′?
All right, so earlier today we were fantasizing about a world where Saoirse Ronan would play Scarlet Witch in Avengers 2 and then, out of nowhere, Bryan Singer drops the bomb her brother, Quicksilver, is appearing in X-Men: Days of Future Past. AND, he’s already been cast! Say hello to Evan Peters, DOFP‘s Quicksilver. The [...]
STOP THE PRESSES! Lucy Lawless Tweets Something Vaguely Implying a ‘Xena’ Revival
Let’s do what the internet does best and blow these couple of tweets way up. I mean, way, WAY out of proportion, okay? Earlier today The Mary Sue drew our attention to these couple of tweets from Lucy Lawless in where she very vaguely refers to someone being interested in reviving the Xena: Warrior Princess [...]
Could the ‘Star Wars’ Prequels Have Been Better in the 80s?
Hey, remember the Star Wars prequels? I know you do. Anyway, it’s been a topic discussion amongst fans as to exactly where the prequel films went off the rails, and where they might have possibly been improved? Even George Lucas might have considered this. He was planning the prequels since the development of the very [...]
Abrams Vet Kaplan Signs up for ‘Star Wars Episode VII’
There was some talk earlier this week that J.J. Abrams was looking at hiring Jonathan Rhys-Meyers to play the lead in Star Wars Episode VII, but it seems that Abrams instead made a move behind the scenes on the project in the form of hiring costume designer Michael Kaplan. Like Rhys-Meyers (Mission: Impossible III), Kaplan [...]
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