DCC13 Recap: Shiny! Let's be geeky!

So this year was my first year attending Dallas Comic Con and I must say I had a BLAST! Granted, all of us were sad that Nathan Fillion had to cancel due to a "swollen and gross" right eye (his words, not mine), but it was still a fun time. I was only able to attend on Saturday, due to a prior personal engagement, but my partner-in-crime, Dalek Chick, attended all three days AND got to interview the hero of Canton himself: Adam Baldwin.

Adam signing autographs and talking with fans.

Luckily, I got there fairly early and was able to wait in line on the bottom level of the parking garage; as more people arrived, the line wound up the garage and around the exterior of the Irving Convention Center. Once I got in, it wasn't too horribly crowded. I went up to each floor to look around and see where everyone was set up. By the time I headed back down to the first floor, it looked like this:

And people were STILL pouring in the doors.

At one point, DC and I headed outside to the makeshift picnic area to sit and talk and, well, eat. As we headed back inside, I caught Iron Man, donning the Mark 6 suit variation, and Bane plotting something:

"Yes, Mr. Stark. You have my permission to fly."

I also happened to catch the perfect Vadering picture. If you're not familiar with this particular meme, it's like Planking, only way more awesome. See for yourself:

"There is no escape. Don't make me destroy you." - Vader

I spent a good deal of time in the dealer's room on the first floor simply because it was so insanely crowded. However, I did manage to catch the Q&A with Kevin Conroy, the voice of Batman in the animated series as well as the Arkham video games. He told about being at Julliard and having crazy roommates: Kelsey Grammer and Robin Williams. During the Q&A portion, someone asked if he remembered filming a Warner Brothers Kids bumper in which he sang the Jigglypuff song. He kindly apologized and said he did not, so the young man asked him to say Jigglypuff three times in Batman's voice; Conroy obliged. And by the way, here's that WB Kids bumper:



I also had fun getting to see some familiar faces from Trek Expo and catching up with those friends, especially since Trek Expo won't be happening this year (no, I don't know why; no one knows why).

Next stop: Space City Con in Houston, TX coming up August 2-4.

If you'd like to see more pics from Dallas Comic Con 2013, check out the ones Dalek Chick took.

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Dallas Comic Con

We are having a blast at Dallas comic con 

Wedding Gift Ideas For Geeks

By the time this entry posts, my good friends Aaron and Kendra will have tied the knot. Big congratulations to them, and if you'd like to send some congratulatory messages of your own: to Aaron at Cosmic City Tees on Facebook and to Kendra at Honey and James on Facebook. So their nuptials have inspired this week's post: wedding gift ideas for geeks. I did a little searching around on Etsy and found a few great ideas for that special geek couple in your life.

1. Metal Heart Emoticon:

  Created by Etsy user KnobCreekMetalArts, this steel emoticon comes in a two-piece set for $32.99 USD. Dimensions and other information can be found on the item page here.

2. GlowHeart - Just Married:

Created by Etsy user ElectronicGirl, this glowing heart is the perfect gift for the geeky couple, with a price tag of $15 USD. They cycle through red, green and blue and further information can be found on the item page here.

3. Game of Thrones Painting - Khal and Khaleesi:

Created by Etsy user Paintspiration, this GoT canvas set is sure to bring many days of joy to the happy couple. The listing is for 11x14 at $90 USD, but the artist can accommodate whatever size you'd like. More information can be found on the item page here.

4. Doctor Who TARDIS fleece blanket:

Created by Etsy user ilovepop, this TARDIS blanket is sure to bring much warmth and comfort to the newlyweds (plus, when making blanket forts, this one will always be bigger on the inside). At $35 USD, this blanket is sure to make time stand still. More information can be found on the item page here.

5. Star Trek book lamp:

Created by Etsy user stonelampguy, this one-of-a-kind lamp makes the perfect addition to the geek palace. For $76 USD, you can shine a light on the geekdom of the blissful lovebirds. More information can be found on the item page here.

6. Brides in Love no. 6 comic book poster:

Created by Etsy user POSTERORAMA, you have the option of choosing a custom size and border (frame and matte not included). At $15 USD, it makes the perfect gift to commemorate the special day. More information can be found on the item page here.

  7. His and hers Star Wars pillowcases:

Created by Etsy user SatMorningPancakes, these pillowcases are sure to be a hit with any geek couple. Featuring Leia's iconic buns and Han's blaster, the "I love you./I know." quote from Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back makes this a great idea for a wedding present at just $20 USD. More information can be found on the item page here.

8. You Can Be My Player 2 print:

Created by Etsy user noodlehug, this print is perfect for the gaming couple. It features two NES controllers with the cord twisted into a heart on an light aqua-blue background. At $27 USD, this print would make a lovely addition to a co-op gamer home. More information can be found on the item page here.

9. Magnetic Attraction 1 in. magnet set:

Created by Etsy user buttonempire, this magnet set is the ideal gift for a tight budget. At $6 USD, it won't hurt your wallet and the sentiment on each magnet is sure to be a hit. More information can be found on the item page here.

10. As You Wish wooden sign:

Created by Etsy user CheaperVinyl, this Princess Bride-inspired sign is perfect for that geek couple who have found true love. At $25 USD, it ensures nothing but a happy ending for the happy couple. More information can be found on the item page here.


I hope you've been inspired with wonderful gift ideas, and if you have some you'd like to add, please leave a comment. We would love to see what you can find!

Regarding next week: Next week, Dalek Chick and I will be at Dallas ComicCon and she will be attempting a live post from the con! So next week's post may not arrive at the usual time, but there will definitely be one sometime next Saturday. Just keep your eyes peeled for it.

May the Fourth be with you!

Happy May the fourth be with you!

Now in honor to celebrating Star Wars day I figure I’ll give you a few way that to have fun!

1.       Show your pride wear a Star Wars shirt!

2.       Have a marathon of Star Wars Movies

3.       Play with your action Figures

4.       Have a Lightsaber battle

5.       Talk Like Yoda , you must

6.       Have some blue milk

7.       Try and put Star Wars quotes in any conversation your having

8.       Rule the galaxy with Star Wars Games, like monopoly.

9.       Snuggle up with your Wookie and read a Star Wars book

10.   Party down with the Ewok on Holonet radio!

I hope these give you some ideas what to do TODAY! 

I want to give special to Excalibur and Polonious1 for helping out on this.

Also, Trek Radio will be doing a live interview with Anthony Montgomery( Ensign Mayweather from Star Trek: Enterprise) at 5pm CST .  He will be talking about his new Comic Book he just release, called “Miles Away”  If you have any question  please email  Questions@trekradio.net  by 4:45pm CST. 

Summer Blockbusters

It's about that time of year again, and I've seen quite a few trailers for upcoming films that we should all be looking forward to. If you're needing a list of amazing movies to see this summer, IMDb has a list of upcoming releases you can look at. These are some of the films I'm particularly looking forward to seeing:

May 3: Iron Man 3

Robert Downey Jr. returns as "genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist" Tony Stark in the third installment of Iron Man. Stark's world comes crashing down at the hands of a new foe, the Mandarin [Sir Ben Kingsley], and he embarks on a mission to hunt down the Mandarin and put a stop to the destruction raining down around him and save the "one thing he can't live without": Pepper Potts [Gwyneth Paltrow].


May 17: Star Trek: Into Darkness

The second Trek film from director J.J. Abrams is now less than a month away and Trekkies/Trekkers across the globe are fidgeting in anticipation. After Alice Eve was revealed to be Dr. Carol Marcus, all of the speculation of "who's that" centered solely upon Benedict Cumberbatch's John Harrison. Rumors have run the gamut between  his being Khan to his being a Section 31 operative (in one trailer, it's mentioned that he's a rogue agent, but doesn't distinctly mention from where).

May 31: After Earth / Now You See Me

Starring Will and Jaden Smith, this post-apocalyptic flick is set 1,000 years after humanity has been forced to abandon Earth. After crash landing, the father-son duo must find a way to signal for help and to survive until they can be rescued.

Jesse Eisenberg teams up with fellow Zombieland survivor Woody Harrelson, along with Isla Fisher and Dave Franco, to pull off one of the greatest heists the world has seen using magic tricks and cunning to keep the FBI rethinking everything they think they know.

June 7: Much Ado About Nothing

Joss Whedon puts his own spin on the classic Shakespearean comedy (the movie is even filmed in Whedon's own home in Santa Monica). And, of course, no Whedon project is complete without a cast comprised of people from his past projects: Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, Nathan Fillion, Clark Gregg, Sean Maher, to name a few. Lately, anything Whedon has touched has turned into box office gold, and this should be no exception.

June 21: World War Z

Based on the novel by Max Brooks, humanity finds itself in a race against the clock to stop the zombie pandemic before all hope is completely wiped out. I highly recommend reading before watching because I know a lot of details will be changed/left out due to time constraints and creative license.

July 26: The Wolverine

Hugh Jackman reprises his role as Logan once more in this sequel to X-Men: The Last Stand [per director James Mangold]. Based on the comic book series Wolverine by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller, Logan travels to modern-day Japan and battles an old foe while struggling with his own deep inner battles.

August 16: Kick-Ass 2

Kick-Ass and Hit Girl return for another round against the bad guys, most notably The Mother F-er [keeping it as family-friendly as possible here], formerly the Red Mist, and his band of baddies. Also joining the ranks of heroes: Jim Carrey as Col. Stars and Stripes.

Honorable Mention - August 23: The World's End

This Simon Pegg-Nick Frost team-up doesn't currently have a trailer out, though Pegg has been hinting at one coming soon via Twitter. Brief synopsis from IMDb: "Five friends who reunite in an attempt to top their epic pub crawl from 20 years earlier unwittingly become humankind's only hope for survival."

Other Pegg-Frost flicks to see if you haven't already: Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and Paul.

You will be assimilated. Resistance is futile

Hello Fellow Geeks!

Want to be assimilated, would you like nanobots running through your system for about 120mins? Well then you are in luck! This Thursday April 25^th Fathom Events will be playing TNG Best of Both World in over 550 cities! Did I mention it will be on the big screen?   This is to help promote the blu-ray release of TNG season 3, while they play the episode during breaks they will talk how they re-master it and how thing were made.

Oh what’s that? You said you can’t make it, or you don’t have money? Don’t worried I have something to help with that! Larry Nemecek is doing a ticket give away.  All you have to is come to his website  found out how to enter and  answer this question , In "The Best of Both Worlds" (parts 1 and/or 2), what is the character name of the actor/actress who also played a senior member of the crew of the original Battlestar Galactica?  Now the kicker is he’s only giving the winner that live in within these areas: Phoenix, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Cleveland or Boston.

So now you are saying “but I don’t leave near one those places and still can’t make to the showing” Well Trek Radio has you cover! Some other djs and I will be live tweeting before and after the showing.  Also will be conduction some fan interviews and more. So please follow Trek Radio on twitter. Also please check out the website for more information.  

Oppa Klingon Style!

 In school, I’m sure a lot of you took some other foreign language, like Spanish, French, or German (personally, I took Spanish and German). Sometimes other languages are easy to pick up, other times it seems everything goes in one ear and out the other. Back on March 28^th, Dalek Chick and I had the pleasure of being guests on Warrior’s Den with DJ DeyvID on Trek Radio to learn some Klingon. You can laugh if you want (we did), but it was really a lot of fun. In today’s post, I’m going to share a few of the phrases we learned and maybe, just maybe, you’ll have some new phrases you’ll be running around shouting at people.

Of course, no Klingon lesson would be complete without learning the proverb “revenge is a dish best served cold”, so we’ll start there:

bortaS bIr jablu’DI’ reH QaQqu’ nay’

At this point, it probably looks like a bunch of gibberish, but that’s okay. Here’s how to pronounce it:

bortaS - bore-tash

bIr - beer

jablu’DI’ - job-loo-dee

reH - reh (that’s a hard h, almost like in German when you say “acht”)

QaQqu’ – khah-khkoo (big Q pronounced like the big H in reH, but with a k sound in front of it)

nay’ – nye (like Bill Nye)

The apostrophes are called glottal stops, and the way DevID described how they work is kind of like the hyphen in uh-oh; it’s that small catch in the throat, so when you see that apostrophe you’ll end the sound abruptly instead of holding it out. It’ll take some practice, but you’ll get it.

Here’s a fun one DeyvID suggested screaming out at conventions to see who might understand what it means:

'IwlIj jachjaj

That means “may your blood scream”. Sounds fun, huh? Alright, here’s how you pronounce that:

‘IwlIj – eww-lidj

jachjaj – jahch-jahj (ch is always pronounced like church)

This next one is a bit more on the inspirational side:

qo’mey poSmoH Hol

That means “language opens doors”. See? Even Klingons can be inspirational.

Pronunciation:

qo’mey – koh-may

poSmoH – posh-moh (there’s that hard H again at the end)

Hol – hole (leads with the hard H, and for the O you need to kind of form your mouth into a dome)

Don't worry if you can't get it just yet; it's going to take a lot of practice. And phlegm. Lots and lots of phlegm. If you need some more help with pronunciation, I suggest taking a look at KLI's site.

Here are some more phrases we learned as well as their meaning, but I challenge you to figure out the pronunciation and let me know how it goes in the comments (you don't need an account to comment):

nIteb Qob qaD jup ‘e’ chaw’be’ SuvwI [A warrior does not let a friend face danger alone.]

Hoch ‘ebmey tIjon [Capture all opportunities.]

 

ghIj qet jaghmeyjaj [May your enemies run in fear.]

reH ‘uQvam vlqawtaH [I will remember this dinner forever.]

not mev peghmey [Secrets never cease.]

If you're interested in learning more, or in possibly forming an online group to learn Klingon for fun, send DeyvID an email: deyvid@trekradio.net