Word from Middle Earth is that two BIG celebrities have joined the cast for Peter Jackson’s: The Hobbit. Straight from the annals of geekdom comes Stephen Fry. If you have to google/IMDB his name SHAME ON YOU. But if you must have some sort of resume/CV, he was in V for Vendetta, the narrator of Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, and star of Fry and Laurie (Brittan’s version of Terrance and Philip) (not really). Fry will be playing the Master of Laketown.
Secondly is a star big in stature: Conan Stevens. The Giggaheim would like to know if all children named Conan are destined to be tall. At 7-feet, Conan Stevens is currently known as Ser Gregor Clegane on Game of Thrones. In The Hobbit, he will be Azog the Orc.
If you want Giggaheim to spoon-feed you the news, we’ll let you, but if you want to eat at the big kid’s table of Fandom, follow Peter Jackson’s Facebook page for the latest updates.
May 19, 2011 Tags: Conan Stevens, Game of Thrones, peter jackson, Stephen Fry, The Hobbit
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The Giggaheim was lucky enough to attend Star Wars Celebration V last year in Orlando, Florida, and also the Last Tour to Endor. We were one of the last people to ride the dated simulator, and then Darth Vader and the 501st Legion shut it down. Disney Imagineers have been hard at work on the new ride, and it will open soon. Here is the TV spot they are running.
May 19, 2011 Tags: Disney, star tours, star wars, tv spot
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OncMinuteGalactica created a mashup of the 1950’s instructional film: Who’s Right? And Star Wars. The gorgeous feature clearly illustrates the dangers of dating, with a Han and Lea twist. Great job Galactica!
May 18, 2011 Tags: Dating Film, Mashup, star wars, video
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The crew come together for podcast 60 to keep you hip. Pete has a dichotomy of comics when he reviews Fear Itself #2 and Irredeemable #25. Then Pete covers the news of a real life Batman, Spider-man Turn Off the Dark, Wonder Woman’s TV rejection, and cheaper BluRays. Craig tells us about a rerelease of Mortal Kombat Classics, answers listener questions about the Playstation Network, and gives us a sneak peek at this year’s largest gaming conference: E3. Pete tries to fill in for Doug on tech with a load of Google Android updates, Netflix’s stance on TV, Hulu’s deals with TV, and Apple’s hardware lockdown. Then Randis tells us about the importance of appearances and the crew answers more of your questions from Twitter and Facebook.
Don’t forget to download the Giggaheim.com mobile iPhone app available now for free on the Apple App Store. Stream eveypodcast straight to your mobile device and stay hip with the latest news and reviews for comic books, video games, technology and dating advice for geeks.
May 16, 2011 Tags: apple, Batman, Comic Books, dating advice for geeks, E3, Fear Itself, Google Android, hulu, irredeemable, Listener Questions, mortal kombat, movies, netflix, Playstation Network, spider-man, Technology news, turn off the dark, video games, wonder Woman
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Well, here is the plot summary for Pixar’s prequel to Monsters Inc.:
Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are an inseparable pair, but that wasn’t always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met they couldn’t stand each other. Monsters University unlocks the door to how Mike and Sulley overcame their differences and became the best of friends.
An there it is. Not a lot, eh?
May 13, 2011 Tags: monsters inc, Monsters University, movie news, Pixar
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Peter Jackson has been sharing set photos from The Hobbit, and yesterday’s was a real gem:
Jackson commented:
“The Hobbit is being filmed in 3D. Even wizards have to wear the glasses. Snapped by Peter Jackson in Wellington, 2011.”
May 13, 2011 Tags: Gandalf, hobbit, Jackson
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Galactic Empire Times – May, 9th Issue
CORUSCANT — Obi-Wan Kenobi, the mastermind of some of the most devastating attacks on the Galactic Empire and the most hunted man in the galaxy, was killed in a firefight with Imperial forces near Alderaan, Darth Vader announced on Sunday.
If you haven’t been reading the Times, and you are a Star Wars fan then shame on you and your house. But, since we at the Giggaheim like to keep you hip, We were glad to share this fun news with you. Check out the Galactic Empire Times regularly. It’s a treat!
~Peter
May 11, 2011 Tags: Galactic Empire Times, News, Obi-Wan, star wars, Vader
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It’s Mother’s Day 2011 and the crew get together to talk Comics, Video Games, Technology, and Dating Advice to Geeks. Pete Reviews Avengers issue 12.1, and reviews the top 10 worst and top 10 best mothers in comics. After the crew reviews the first Summer blockbuster, Thor, Craig reveals that the PlayStation Network has missed its relaunch window. He also tells us which video game artwork made it to the Smithsonian, and Xbox Live made it easier for people in the armed forces to sign on. Doug Tells us people are jumping ship from T-Mobile, and you can buy a trip to the Moon. The Randis encourages us all to go outside, and interact with people.
May 9, 2011 Tags: agoraphobic, avengers, Comic Book Moms, dating advice for geeks, Moon, playstation, Smithsonian, T-Mobile, thor, xbox live
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