Author: Martin

Senior Writer at GeekVibesNation - I am a 60 something child of the 70’s who admits to being a Star Trek/Star Wars/Comic Book junkie who once dove headfirst over a cliff (Ok, it was a small hill) to try to rescue his Fantastic Four comic from a watery grave. I am married to a lovely woman who is as crazy as I am and the proud parent of a 21-year-old young man with autism. My wife and son are my real heroes.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”13137″ img_size=”400×420″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]As Matt Reeves works his way toward his Batman script’s conclusion, he is reported as leaning toward an emphasis on one of the many titles the iconic character has been given through the years: “World’s Greatest Detective.” Along the way, he has worked to give the story some “spectacle” which was reported as missing after the first draft was presented. With those efforts, as reported by Revenge of the Fans, the proposed film has been called a mix of Se7en and The Dark Knight. If true, and at this point, nothing is written in stone, it would be a…

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”12996″ img_size=”800×450″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]With the recent announcement of SJ Clarkson signing on to Executive Produce and direct the pilot episode of the upcoming Game of Thrones Sequel, that doesn’t bode well for what was hoped by Paramount to be the next in the Star Trek Kelvin timeline series. Clarkson had been selected to direct the next Star Trek film and would have been the first woman director in the Star Trek motion picture franchise. As many may know by now, those film plans were put on hold when negotiations between the studio and Chris Hemsworth and Chris Pine fell through. Since then, the project has been…

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”12984″ img_size=”800×563″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]As start the long awaited countdown to the final season of HBO’s Game of Thrones approaches, it appears that the Game of Thrones prequel pilot is coming to fruition. Along with the previously announced cast members Naomi Watts and Josh Whitehouse, you can add a long list of additional cast members they have brought on board. Naomi Ackie, Denise Gough, Jamie Campbell Bower, Sheila Atim, Ivanno Jeremiah, Georgie Henley, Alex Sharp, and Toby Regbo have all joined the pilot in what will be series regular roles (for whatever THAT means in Game of Thrones land). It comes as…

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”12973″ img_size=”800×450″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]When you think of the upcoming and highly anticipated Marvel Studios film Captain Marvel, you might not see how it might compare to a film like Lethal Weapon. However, when asked about the character interactions in the film, that is the comparison Directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck came up with. The similarities they describe are more about the relationship between Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers and Sam Jackson’s young Nick Fury. The Directors recently discussed this with Fandango: We approached this movie as being, at the heart of it, this mystery of self-identity for Captain Marvel. It has…

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When Sony’s Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse won the Golden Globe last night for best animated film, one of the first to offer their congratulations was Insomniac Games. Apparently, Into the Spiderverse is not the only Spider-Man vehicle kicking but and taking names. In a Sony press release the Company revealed that Spider-Man for the PS4 had just surpassed the 9 million sold mark with Holiday sales possibly pushing it over 10 million plateau. Monthly Mystery Subscription Box Featuring The Greatest Video Game Franchises Insomniac acknowledged the report with a tweet thanking the fans for their continued support: https://twitter.com/jamesstevenson/status/1082442871804878848?s=21 Have those of you…

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”12940″ img_size=”800×450″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]When a film you produced earns over 800 million at the Box Office, a sequel not only makes financial sense, it is basically inevitable. Thus when Venom made a cool $855 million worldwide, the only question was when Sony would put the wheels in motion to make it happen. Some of those questions have been started to come into focus. Variety reports that Kelly Marcel, who was one of the screenwriters for Venom has been pegged to write the script for the sequel. In addition to her scripting chores, she will also be one of the Executive Producers…

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Review: ‘The Orville’ Season 2, Episode 2: Primal Urges – Spoilers Fox

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”12813″ img_size=”520×347″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]When Gene Roddenberry created Star Trek back in 1966, he was willing to take on subjects once considered taboo to television audiences. This was carried on in its future versions as The Next Generation, Deep Space 9, Voyager, Enterprise and the new Star Trek Discovery all have taken on subjects once thought unapproachable. I don’t remember any of them ever taking on the subject of porn addiction. This is the basis for the second episode of season 2, of The Orville. As the episode begins, the USS Orville is in orbit around an expanding red supergiant star. As…

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”12864″ img_size=”800×450″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]It appears that when your part of team Spider-Man, you support each other. With Sony Pictures Golden Globe win for Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse for best animated feature, Insomniac Games, creator of the award winning Spider-Man game for PS4 passed along its congratulations for the well deserved win. https://twitter.com/insomniacgames/status/1082085071643762688?s=21 Few fans who have seen the film would disagree with the Golden Globes decision. It was an excellent film and along with Insomniac’s Spider-Man game and the upcoming Marvel film Spider-Man Far from Home, it is a great time for Spider-Man fans. 10% Off any Crate w/ code LOOT10 at Lootcrate.com…

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you’re Kit Harrington, you have heard how “you know nothing” a million times. The one thing he would tell you he knows all about is Tea. At least that is tale he tells in a humorous clip that goes along with a contest sponsored by Omaze. Proceeds will benefit Mencap which offers support for people with learning disabilities. If you make a donation, you will be given an entry into a contest that offers one winner and a guest a chance to travel to London and have tea with Harrington. In addition to tea, you will be given tickets to see Harrington in…

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Leave it to a Mark Hamill to share information about Star Wars that no one knew before. With yesterday being National Trivia Day, a fan asked Hamill to share an unknown tidbit about his time on Star Wars. Always willing to share with fans, Hamill shared this tale. https://twitter.com/hamillhimself/status/1081346903214743552?s=21 So I guess as far as the rebel pilots were concerned: “Pants?? Where we are going we don’t NEED pants!?

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