FEBRAPRIL 30, 2006Y 8, 2006

  Exclusive Shadow Stormtrooper Ships Aug 1st

  For those of you doing the pre-order for this figure, it will be on its way
  to your home beginning August 1st.  You can read more here.

FETT | 9:00AM - EST  

  Free Comic Day Approaching

  Looking to add a free comic book to your vast collection?  Check out this site and
  clear your calendar for this Saturday, May 6th!

FETT | 9:00AM - EST  

  How Much Is That Doggie In The Window

  For fans of the Doctor Who series, it looks like robotic companion K-9 is
  about to start his 15 minutes of solo fame.  BBC reported recently that a
  new spinoff show called K-9 Adventures will be on the air soon.  You can
  read more at this link.

FETT | 9:00AM - EST  

  The Prequel Fad Continues With CAPRICA

  Lucas' production of the prequel SW films, prompted many other series to follow
  in his footsteps.  Examples include The Exorcist, Smallville, and many others.  And
  now, the idea continues with a prequel to Battlestar Galactica.  CAPRICA, a
  new spinoff series on the scifi channel, will narrate the events leading up to what
  caused Adama and the crew to set their course for the stars-  Starting 50 years
  earlier in the timeline.  More info here.

FETT | 9:00AM - EST  

  "You Must... Feel The Force AROUND YOU..."

  Yoda hit it right on the head, saying the line above, when it comes to a
  great Star Wars opportunity like this one.  Own a great piece of Star Wars
  gaming nostalgia for a great price!

  I'd almost (yes, ALMOST) trade my Asteroids machine for this..

FETT | 11:00PM - EST  

  B4DT Weekend Event Calendar

  Here are some events happening globally this weekend-

4.29.06

Rome, ITALY: Toy Show, Hotel Beverly Hills
(39 0 63053344)

4.30.06

-Los Angeles, CA: Comic Book & SciFi Convention
-Orland Park, IL: Toys, Sports Cards, Cars and More Show
(708-423-1758)
-Dedham, MA: Collectible Bonanza (508-977-2398)
-Livonia, MI: X-Trava Con
-Raleigh, NC: Toy & Hobby Show
-Tiffin, OH: Toy & Hobby Show (419-983-5084)
-Menasha, WI: Annual Fox Valley Toy Show
(920-730-0292)
-Modena, ITALY: Toy Show, Palamolza (39 0 545 27548)

  Also, an exciting tip for Ray Park/Darth Maul fans-  Park will be appearing at
  AdventureCon in Knoxville TN, the weekend of June 24th.  For more info on the
  event, click here.

  Thanks goes out to the crew at Toy Shop magazine for the details!

FETT | 8:00AM - EST  

  Free Tomb Raider: Legend From XFX

  Just a heads up that if you Buy a GeForce™ 7900 GTX, 7900 GT or 7600 GS
  graphics card between now and May 7, 2006 you become eligible to
  receive the latest inception of Tomb Raider free.  More details here.

FETT | 8:00AM - EST  

  Nintendo Revolution Has A New Name

  The forthcoming gaming system from Nintendo, codenamed Revolution,
  has just received its official brand name..  Unfortunately, it sounds like a 3-year
  old coming down a slide-  The name?  "Wii" (pronounced WE).  I think I liked
  Revolution better.  Click here to read more.

FETT | 11:00AM - EST  

  BK Flashback: Star Wars Glass Display

  Being a paper collector, this auction really appealed to me- Just not for 3
  bills..   But hey, it might be worth that to you!  Check it out.

FETT | 11:00AM - EST  

  So Much For Fast And The Furious

  'Lost' Star Michelle Rodriguez busted For D&D- NO.  That's drinking and driving..
  Read more here.

Shogun8055 | 10:00AM - EST  

  

  Google Update: Carpel Tunnel And YOU

  The MD over at Google Blog has shared his thoughts on Carpel Tunnel and how
  best to battle and/or prevent it.

  "Is deh a doctor in the house??  Is deh?" -B. Bunny

FETT | 12:00PM - EST  

  "Searching For A Distant Star, Heading Off To Iscandar..."

  The staff here are bonafide fans of a little series, that was on in the 80s and
  included some favorite characters by the names of Captain Avatar, Derek
  Wildstarr, and Nova...  The show?  Star Blazers.

  The series was a cult classic during its time-  And now, plans are underway
  to bring the crew to the big screen in live action.  Details as this update unfolds
  can be found over at Cinescape. One thing's for sure: they're "gonna need a
  bigger boat." If they're taking votes for cast members, I choose Jennifer Aniston
  as Nova.

  Oh, and if you wanna sing the rest of the theme song out loud, go here.  Now
  there's one you don't hear at Karaoke..

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  A Taste Of Command and Conquer 3

  For a peek at the next generation of CAC, you can see a little taste here.

FETT | 7:00AM - EST  

  AVP2 Update

  Just a little update, but promising- Fox has announced that the release date
  for Aliens VS Predator 2 will be on August 10th, 2007.  No further plot details
  or cast details have been released as of yet.  Update comes from boxofficemojo.

FETT | 11:00AM - EST  

  Contest Time

  Get ready as B4DT prepares to bring a Spring contest your way in May!
  Check back regularly for more info-

FETT | 11:00AM - EST  

  Upcoming Events

  Some great toy and related events happening this weekend, so be sure to
  check them out if you're in range:

IL: Antique Toy Show
MA: Toy And Comic Book Spectacular (Boston)
NY: Sports Collectible Show

And, the weekend of 4/29:

Canada: TransformerCon

  Thanks goes out to the gang at ToyShop magazine for the scoop.

FETT | 11:00AM - EST  

  Star Trek Comeback AND Flashback

  JJ Abrams, producer of Lost and Alias, and director of MI3, will be responsible
  for bringing to life a prequel Star Trek film, due out in 2008.  It will highlight the
  first interactions of James Kirk and Mr. Spock, along with many other background
  details of the original Trek series foundation.  You can read more on the
  announcement here.

  Thanks goes out to B4DT reader JC for the heads up.

FETT | 10:30AM - EST  

  "Name, Rank, and Serial Number Soldier.."

  Looking the origin and meaning of a name?  Unfortunately, OUTRAGE was not
  found in this database..

Outrage | 10:00AM - EST  

  Journey To The 3RD Dimension

  3D films are really making a comeback, as we will be seeing more in the coming
  years.  One example is the remake of Journey To The Center Of The Earth, due
  out sometime in 2007.  The film will star Brendan Fraser, and will be directed by
  Eric Brevig, who won an academy award for his visual effects work in Total Recall.

  Sounds like a good one to follow..

FETT | 7:00AM - EST  

  Death Star Gunner Prop On eBay

  I don't know if it's because it was black and you couldn't see in it, or the
  fact that it was the size of a goldfish bowl, but I was always impressed by
  the Death Star Gunner's helmet.  And if you felt the same way, then this auction
  is for you.  It's got 5 days to go, so you have plenty of time to plan your
  winning strategy.

FETT | 10:00PM - EST  

  Brain Age: Richard Simmons For Your Skull?

  Nintendo's Brain Age software for the Nintendo DS was developed in partnership
  with Japanese neuroscientist Ryuta Kawashima- the game promises to help you
  keep your brain in tip-top shape through daily exercise. As you complete the
  exercises, the game charts your daily progress and calculates how "old" your
  brain is according to the results.  Sound like a crock?  Read more here.

FETT | 3:00PM - EST  

  Where Yoda REALLY Went

  The Star Wars saga teaches that Yoda hid himself on the planet Dagobah, to
  avoid the complete destruction of the Jedi-  But we here at B4DT know where
  he really went: The Carribean!  Well, his creator did anyway..
  Thanks goes out to B4DT reader BobMarley for the scoop-

FETT | 11:00AM - EST  

  WE CANADIANS HAVE IT FIGURED OUT

  I should start something like this local. At the end maybe trade a paper clip for   citizenship......click here

shogun8055 | 11:00AM- EST  

  And SPEAKING Of Canadians..

  Happy Birthday to the TRUE Man In Black, Hayden Christensen- He's
  25 today!

FETT | 11:00AM - EST  

  Happy Birthday, Elektra

  Elektra super-hottie Jennifer Garner is 34 today.  Best wishes!

FETT | 7:30AM - EST  

  Gotta Love Fan Films

  This fan-made lightsaber duel is simply excellent.  George/Rick, you may want to
  get a phone number for these guys when you start shooting the TV series..

FETT | 7:30AM - EST  

  B4DT Flashback: Intellivoice

  At the time when home video games were still in diapers, a little legacy system
  by the name of Intellivision brought forth a sample of cutting edge technology
  for its day, a voice emulator..

  Click the image for a trip up the console game Family Tree.  And yes, the images
  are taken from an original Intellivision brochure, dated 1982-  If you remember
  these games, face it.. You're old!

FETT | 8:30PM - EST  

  I'm Your Venus, I'm Your Fire...

  Europe's Venus Express probe has returned the first images from its
  road trip to Venus.  Check 'em out here.

FETT | 8:30PM - EST  

  "Snakes.. Why'd It Have To Be Snakes.."

  Robot technology has found a new way to help humanity-  This article
  highlights research being done to create a snake robot, which will help
  to locate survivors in collapsed dwellings and related disasters.  Check it
  out.

FETT | 11:00AM - EST  

  Woman Found Dead In Front Of TV

  This article is completely unbelievable-  A woman was found dead yesterday
  in her 'flat' in the UK, 3 YEARS after the time which coroners determined
  as the time of death.  It's hard to believe that something like this could
  happen in this day in age, but obviously the possibility still exists.

  Upon reading the article, it immediately made me think of the above
  screenshot from the PC Game Half Life.

FETT | 10:00AM - EST  

  The BUSA That Ate NYC

  Now this is a custom bike that Peter Jackson himself would love to take
  for a spin!

FETT | 9:00PM - EST  

  "Aiee, Kee-Yo-TO"

  Looking for a new costume idea for this year's Halloween and other events?
  How about going as Leia in the Boushh disguise?  OK, too tall for that one?

  Then how about a Female Tusken Raider?  Gaffi sticks and thermal detonators
  sold separately..

FETT | 7:30PM - EST  

  I Gotta Go Take A Troop

  Need some army builders?  Then this auction's for you..

FETT | 7:30PM - EST  

  E.T., Hit Your High Beams

  According to this article, a new telescope at an observatory outside Boston will   become a key tool in the search for extraterrestrials, as scientists try to detect
  light signals from distant civilizations.  Check it out-

  Off.... On. Off-On. OFF...........on.

FETT | 7:30PM - EST  

  HOW THE ELITE PLAY GOD

  One of many articles to come. I am an avid conspiracy theorist......click here

shogun8055 | 1:30PM - EST  

  
  War In A Flash

  Never seems to take long-  You see something happen in a thriller movie, and
  then shortly after, the same thing happens in reality..  Apparently, the Afgan
  nation has been doing a great job of stealing US military secrets using flash
  drive technology, and selling it to interested community folk at the local market.

  You can read this disappointing article here.  Oh, and the movie being referred
  to?  The Recruit.

FETT | 1:30PM - EST  

  T- 180 days and counting for the TV movie.
  I've realized that Canada is a weird place. Like frikkin weird.

  INCOMING!!!!!....PIZZA!!!
  Its not even real pie, its DiGiorno. As a side note- did I see extra Reindeer?

  
  I got my dibs on Mount Olympus
   I am so ready for the next planet, my realitor sent me pics of my new property.
  So, now all I got to do is send my check to Umbeegway in Niarobi for 200k and
  I got 40 acres with a volcanic view. -checkout the 32mb pic called "First Color   HiRISE Image of Mars

  And I just watched 'From Dusk Till Dawn' this weekend.

  Hotmail@Kahuna.SUX
  I love my Yahoo acct.

  Yes. We have people working around the clock to find who's the fink.
  Oh, wait, its us. Nevermind people, there is nothing to see hear, move along...

  This was like a Robert Frost poem to me..
  "But I have promises to keep,
  and miles to go before I sleep,
  and miles to go before I sleep."
  ...And I need rockets.
  More rockets.
  And a Healthpack. This guy is so right on the money.

Unleasht | 10:30PM - EST 

FEBRAPRIL 8, 2006Y 8, 2006

  Revolution FPS: Red Steel

  For those of you tracking the latest newsbytes on the forthcoming Nintendo
  Revolution system, it appears some intel has been dropped on the web, regarding
  one of the system's first-release games..  Read more on Red Steel here.
  

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FEBRAPRIL 2, 2006Y 8, 2006

 
  The Man Of Steel Comes Out In 3D

  The summer slam of Superman Returns will be hitting both regular screens,
  along with an IMAX version which will be cast in 3D.

  Be prepared, as alot of films are being considered for re-release in this
  technology.  One of which, is the Star Wars saga.  Read here for more on the
  Superman release.