Doctor Who: Dark Water/Death in Heaven, the show’s two-part eighth season finale, will be presented in RealD™ 3D and Dolby Atmos sound (where available) on September 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. (local time).
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We have an exclusive preview of the next chapter of Batman: The Jiro Kuwata Batmanga releasing Today (9/6/2014). This is the first time Jiro’s stories have been fully translated and unabridged.
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Please take just a few minutes, register with SXSW (it’s relatively painless) and then click on the thumbs up for each of the topics (links below).
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Although intended for teens, I can not think of a single person who would not benefit from watching these films. They are not only immensely informative, but simultaneously entertaining and thought provoking.
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A great infographic to remind us about our planet on its special day.
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Stan Lee has a simple message: go get free comic books.
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I miss Douglas Noel Adams. I miss him like I would miss a friend and mentor who will no longer be able to share his words of wisdom and bizarre philosophies.
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I can’t tell you every session or event to be at, but I can recommend ten events that every geek dad should go to.
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The Good folks at Bytesize Science have 5 Tips for a Better Thanksgiving Through Chemistry.
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The BBC released a new poster today and announced the title of the episode will be “The Day of the Doctor.” November 23rd seems a long way off.
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Our friends at MAD Magazine are giving GeekDad readers an exclusive look at a brand-spankin’ new Planet Tad feature that will be running in Issue #521 issue hitting stands on 4/30. The piece is written by series creator Tim Carvell. If you aren’t familiar with Planet Tad, it is the fictitious blog of middle school […]
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Fifty-two years ago today, Yuri Gagarin pierced the veil of Earth’s fragile atmosphere in his Vostok 1 space capsule, becoming the first human being to enter “outer space.” His trip was barely even dipping the tip of a toe into the ocean, but what he began should always be remembered in the annals of human history. In 2001 George and Loretta Whitesides (nee Hidalgo) threw a party to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Yuri’s flight. That party has grown into a yearly event, with over 300 parties around the world being held today and this weekend.
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Fans of the mysterious Raven King and his alternate fantasy history of England will get a chance to see their favorite characters brought to life next year. Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, is being co-produced by BBC America as a new drama series to premiere in 2014.
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Yuri’s Night is a global celebration of humanity’s past, present, and future in space. Yuri’s Night parties and events are held around the world every April in commemoration of April 12, 1961, the day of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin’s first manned spaceflight, and April 12, 1981, the inaugural launch of NASA’s Space Shuttle.
Continue ReadingDC Comics recently announced that they have engaged Card to write a story for their all new digital first comic series Adventures of Superman. On the face of it, this would not seem to be particularly controversial. However, controversy there …
Continue ReadingWhether you work in the user experience arena or not, Make it So is a must read for science-fiction fans looking for a fun non-fiction read.
Continue ReadingLooking for a good, spooky book to read your kids this Halloween? But not one that will drive them insane with fright? Where’s My Shoggoth by Ian Thomas and Adam Bolton is quick fun read, just right to snuggle up …
Continue ReadingRed Wasp has released a new “Extra Mission” for Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land as an in-app purchase. But, this time around, no more mister nice guy.
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