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JANUARY
30, 2006
Time To Transform
At
the beginning of this month, we provided the update that Wave 2 of the
Star Wars Transformers line was on its way..
Well,
thanks to the gang at BigBadToyStore,
we were lucky enough to get our
hands on one of them, to bring our
feedback on it to YOU. Click on the link
above to check it out! And a HUGE thanks to BBTS!
FETT | 10:00PM - EST
Updates From BigBadToyStore
The gang over at BBTS have provided us with the following updates:
25%
OFF SALE: We are nearing the end of our inventory clearance plans and
wanted to cap things off with a huge 25% off sale!! All
items not listed as 'new'
or 'preorder/backorder' are on sale for 25% off the normal prices!
Items from
our previous sales have temporarily been listed as 'new'
so the previous sale
prices will
stay the same and not be further reduced. Just browse any menu
and take advantage of the savings. This sale is scheduled
to end Monday January
30th at 7:00 PM EST.
ARRIVING
SOON: ASTROMECH DROIDS!
Our huge shipment of exclusive Astromech
Droids will be arriving onTuesday,
January 31st! Preorder them now below the suggested price
at $69.99 per set
of 10 figures. Case preorders are also available.
NEW
PREORDERS:
RETAILER EXCLUSIVE LUKE SABER LE:
Master
Replicas has just announced a new exclusive for authorized retailers.
The
Episode 4 Luke
LE Lightsaber is up for preorder in very limited quantities at
$389.99
FETT | 1:00PM - EST
"And If You Look Off To Your Right, You'll See... OH S***!!!"
Folks
in London had quite a scare on Saturday, when a plane from DHL almost
hit a plane from Japan Airlines (JAL) in mid-air. Pics
of the near-miss can be
seen here!
Pretty amazing that DHL and JAL were almost.... SOL.
FETT | 1:00PM - EST
Toy Fair 2006
Well
folks, it's that time again- Time to get a gander of all of the
new offerings
coming down the toy pike for 2006. And BTDT
will be glad to help show you the
way!
For a little flashback, check out our coverage from Toy Fair 2005.
FETT | 10:45AM - EST
BTDT Comedy Pick: Jim Gaffigan
If
you've never heard any of this guy's material, he is hi-LARIOUS. He
has
this on-going joke about Hot Pockets which will have you
constantly cracking
up!
Pick
up his new DVD, set for release on 2/7, at amazon.com
FETT | 9:00AM - EST
| JANUARY 29, 2006 |
A Bad Omen
Do
you happen to recall the classic horror movie, The Omen, with
Gregory
Peck and the kid from Hell (literally)? 20th
Century Fox is taking a whack at
recreating this classic horror film, to now include Julia
Stiles, Mia Farrow, and
some other well-known names. Do you happen to
remember who Mia Farrow
is? Ever hear of Rosemary's Baby?
You
can read more on The Omen here.
Oh,
and the release date you ask?
6-6-06..... Now there's some creepy sh*t.
FETT | 8:30AM - EST
| JANUARY 28, 2006 |
Harrison Ford: Back In Action
Publicity
for Firewall is in full momentum, bringing Harrison once again
into the
limelight. Check out his latest interview and
promotion schedule here.
There is also a sweepstakes for Firewall currently running over at UGO.
FETT | 11:45PM - EST
Walking Carpet Special
For
our fans who are costuming enthusiasts, you probably will agree that
no
matter what Con you end up going to, you always see Stormtroopers,
Clone
Troopers, Biker Scouts, and heck, even an occasional Vader
or Boba Fett.
But, here's one for ya- How many CHEWIE's do you actually
see? In my
experience, I have to say I haven't seen many.. So
if you're looking for a
rarer opportunity, check out this
costume.
FETT | 11:40PM - EST
Battlefront Deal
For
those of you who own PS2's, this deal is just for you- Amazon
is selling
the legendary SW
Battlefront
pick up a copy at a good price, it's now right in front
of your face..
FETT | 11:00PM - EST
World Of Warcraft: Interview
The
New York times posted this
article today, highlighting an interview with
Jeff Kaplan, 33-year old creator of World Of Warcraft. If
you're an enthusiast
of this game, it's worth the read.
FETT | 11:00PM - EST
Happy Birthday Frodo
Please
join us in wishing Elijah Wood a Happy Birthday today- He's 25..
Isn't that
just precioussssssss? Enjoy, Elijah..
FETT | 4:00PM - EST
Vendetta Coming To The Big Screen.. No- The Other One.
It
appears that the latest film to include Natalie Portman will not only
hit regular
theatres worldwide, but certain IMAX screens as well. The
movie is scheduled
for release in March. Find
out more about the movie here.
If
you have never seen a traditional movie in IMAX before, check out what
it did
for Episode II here.
FETT | 4:00PM - EST
BTDT Review: Underworld: Evolution
Curious
to know what we thought about the #1 movie at the Box Office right
now? Check out the full review here.
FETT | 2:30PM - EST
| JANUARY 27, 2006 |
On The Lamb
Lamb
of God is one THE premiere metal bands out there and while visiting
their website
looking for upcoming tour dates, I was treated to a couple of
full-lenth, unedited, uncensored songs. Enjoy...
Outrage | 1:45PM - EST
| JANUARY 26, 2006 |
And You Thought Fake Rocks Were Just For House Keys
If
you know someone with a rock garden, you might wanna watch what you
say around it- Check this
out.
Outrage | 3:30PM - EST
XBox360 Bundle Pack
Amazon
has a killer deal going on an XBox360
Bundle Pack
The setup includes all of the following:
-
Xbox 360 Core System, additional Wired Controller, 64 MB Memory Unit
-Two months of rentals from Gamefly.com,
a one-year subscription to OXM
-Ten eye-popping "E," "T,"
and "M" rated software titles
-Kameo: Elements of Power, Project Gotham
Racing 3, Perfect Dark
Zero: Limited Edition, Quake
4, GUN, Call of Duty 2, Tony Hawk's American
Wasteland, NBA Live 2006,
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2006, and Ridge Racer 6
This is a perfect opportunity to beat the Winter doldrums.. Check it out.
FETT | 1:30PM - EST
AVP2: 2007
For
my fellow Predator and Alien fans, AVP2 is on the radar, with a tentative
release date of August 2007. The scoop comes
from Tom Rothman, and you
can read more on it here.
FETT | 12:30PM - EST
Happy Australia Day
For
our readers who live "down under", Happy Australia Day to
you today. For
those of you who may be wondering what that day actually
is, and why I am
posting it here, here's your answer:
Australia
Day commemorates the arrival of the first fleet of British settlers
into
Botany Bay, Sydney. One of the celebratory foods
in honor of this day is a
"lamington", which is a cake covered in cocoa
and coconut.
And
for those of you who are fans of Star Trek, you may remember a certain
character named KHAN.. He and his "crew"
had their own ship, known as
the... Botany Bay. Questions?
FETT | 9:30AM - EST
| JANUARY 25, 2006 |
Trekkie Gamer Update
For
our readers who double as Trekkies, this update's for you- After a messy FETT
| 9:30PM - EST
legal scuffle between Trek license holders Viacom and developer
Activision, the
rights to produce games from the entire history of Trek has
passed to publisher
Bethesda, just in time for the 40th anniversary of the TV
series.
As a result, 2 new games are currently in the development
phase: Legacy and
Tactical Assault. For more info, check out
this
link.
BBTS Stock Update
The gang over at Big Bad Toy Store have sent us the following updates:
Hi
- Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com - it's been
a big week for new arrivals - here is the list!
STAR
WARS TRANSFORMERS: The first four figures of this brilliant
licensing scheme combining two of Hasbro's most popular
lines have just
arrived! We now have the Darth Vader TIE Fighter, Luke X-Wing,
Obi-Wan
Jedi Starfighter, and Grievous One-Wheel Bike in stock for
$16.49 to
$16.99. Pre-orders are available for more of the upcoming
figures as
well.
[be ready for a BTDT EXCLUSIVE review of one of these newbies]
STAR
WARS SAGA FIGURES: Wave 1 and Wave 2 figure sets are now
in stock!
Wave 1 sets of 6 are $44.99 and wave 2 sets are $62.99.
We also have a
few various Wave 2 singles in stock for $7.99 each. Don't
miss out on the
preorders for upcoming waves as well.
STAR
WARS UNLEASHED: A small shipment of figures from the Battle of
Kashyyyk have arrived and sets of 4 figures are each listed
at $10.99
each.
STAR
WARS TITANIUM SERIES: Two different case waves have just
arrived and
we've filled a lot of preorders as well as stocked some
of the single
figure listings for these fun little metal ships.
They've
also received some of the latest from SIN CITY, BEAST WARS, JUSTICE
LEAGUE UNLIMITED, and more. Check
'em out!
FETT | 8:15PM - EST
Top 10 Game Rentals
UGO
has a nice breakdown of the top
10 game rentals for this week. Do you FETT
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agree with their lineup? Think something's amiss? Drop
us an email.
New Flavors Of Google: Regular Or Extra Commie
Google
fired up its search engines today in China, introducing a new chapter
in
worldwide web expansion- Only thing is, due to the
cold tight grasp of
Communism in their country, the search results have apparently
been
mega-watered down. For more on the release, click
here.
FETT | 6:50PM - EST
Battle Of The Planets
No,
I'm not talking about the old cartoon with the folks dressed like birds..
According to this
post, another planet has been discovered in our Solar System.
I'm starting to get confused, because there seems to have
been a few of
these lately, so it's getting hard to believe what's real. Anyway,
we keep
an objective mind here at BTDT, so check it out and
decide for yourself.
There is another article on the topic here.
FETT | 6:50PM - EST
When The Sushi Hits The Fan
Davey
Jones, famous for his locker, his "shoulda been a beetle"
group called the
Monkees, and now his big screen debut.. This figurine
just looks cool, but only if
you like calamari... Check it out here.
Careful,
he's got a mean beak under that beard and he coughs ink...but the
women just love'm!
Unleasht | 12:30PM - EST
| JANUARY 22, 2006 |
Hayden Decides To Crash
The
latest update on Hayden Christensen is that he will be starring in a
film
called "Crash Bandits", and production is scheduled
to begin in February '06.
The
story revolves around a group of treasure hunters, seeking a crashed
aircraft
in the mountains. It will be shot in the mountains of northern
Thailand, as well as
at a resort in the southern region of the country. We'll
provide more updates
as we get them!
FETT | 12:30PM - EST
| JANUARY 21, 2006 |
"Go...Tell It On The Moun....tain."
What
a great day for a mountain biking trip! Helmet? Check. Snacks? Check.
Camera? Check. Common sense? Decide
for yourself.
(note: contains some foul language)
FETT | 10:30PM - EST
Racing Rookie
Ever
wonder what it's like to be a part of the pit crews that you see at
the
national auto races? Check out this
poor guy who looks like a dweeb no matter
what country this is shown in! (guaranteed you'll
watch it more than once)
FETT | 9:30PM - EST
| JANUARY 20, 2006 |
The World Needs Watto
Even
though less than 1% of the world's population has ever been to Space,
we've still managed to find a way to dump a pretty large
amount of trash
in the Earth's orbit.
Since
the launch of Sputnik in 1957, we've managed to accumulate quite a bit
of
Space Junk around the planet, which scientists are urging
that we take action in
cleaning it up. You can read up more on the issue
here.
Where's Watto when you need him??
FETT | 8:30PM - EST
| JANUARY 19, 2006 |
What Ewan's Been Doin'
Ewan
McGregor is to hit the road again for another motorcycle trip, from
Scotland to Africa. He will team up with friend Charley
Boorman for the 6,500-mile
journey from John o' Groats to Cape Town, planned for 2007.
FETT | 9:30PM - EST
More On Indy IV
We
have a small update regarding IJ4, from the folks over at MTV. It's
not
quite as exciting as our update on 1/9,
but hey, it's an update! Check it
out here.
FETT | 9:30PM - EST
Shatner Throws Stones So,
you're a die-hard collectibles fan, and you think you have every possible
collectible out there for your area of interest, eh? Well,
for Trekkies, here's
something that is guaranteed that you don't have
in your collection.. How
about one of William Shatner's kidney stones?
For
what one collector paid for this item, click
here. Just be sure to wash
your hands after..
FETT | 11:00AM - EST
Yoo CAN Doo It
Check
out this interesting
site on the fine art of can configuration- And you
thought you'd seen it all.
Outrage | 11:00AM - EST
Surf's Up
Although
it is winter, many of us still long for the dog days of summer. Enjoy
this
link to the Surfing Etiquette Guide.
Outrage | 11:00AM - EST
| JANUARY 18, 2006 |
Mega Star Wars Collection For Sale
For
those of you who have cabin fever from this CRAZY weather, and are
looking to add to your collection, here's a nice opportunity. This
seller is
looking to sell all he has for $3,000US, and has quite an
inventory. Check it
out!
FETT | 7:30PM - EST
Here Comes Harrison
Harrison
Ford will be popping up in different magazines and on different TV
show spots, to promote his new movie, Firewall. One
example will be with Jay
Leno on 1/31.
The movie will hit theatres on February 10th. You
can read up more on the
movie here.
FETT | 7:00PM - EST
Underworld Interview
For
those of you who want to see some behind-the-scenes footage of the
making of Underworld, UGO has some great interview
footage here.
FETT | 7:00PM - EST
| JANUARY 17, 2006 |
Happy Birthday JEJ
The
man who helped make it all happen is 65 years old today. Best Wishes,
James!
FETT | 8:00PM - EST
| JANUARY 16, 2006 |
Real Stands Contest Winner: Joe Gross AKA Vinal-Cape
Please
welcome me in congratulating Joe Gross of Louisville KY as the winner
of
our most recent contest! We also thank our friends
at REAL Stands
for making
this contest possible-
FETT | 9:00PM - EST
BTDT Needs YOU
Ever
read news at a website like BTDT, and said "Man, I'd love
to do that-"
Well here's your chance. If you're into scifi,
gaming, movies, or the obvious, Star
Wars, drop us an email. We'd
like to talk with you.
FETT | 10:30AM - EST
| JANUARY 15, 2006 |
The Aliens Told Me To..
Any
PC gamer will tell you that Alienware is one of the shrines of the PC
gaming
realm. And right now, you can save a bundle with their
latest deal on the
Aurora 3500 desktop. The setup is going for a low
$999. Check it out here.
FETT | 11:45PM - EST
3D Graphics Card Update For '06
PC
graphics cards are one of those components which never cease to amaze
me when it comes to ways to be better enhanced. Each
version that comes out
continues to surpass its elder with amazing progress.
In
this
article at Tom's Hardware, the constant improvements in the world
of 3D
rendering is highlighted (or better yet, worshipped). And
did I mention they
include NVidia in their lineup? That's always
a favorite component here at BTDT.
FETT | 11:45PM - EST
BTDT Flashback: Biker Scout Tri-Logo Card
Thought
it would be neat to break out a little SW nostalgia here- I've
had this
tri-logo Biker Scout card for a while, but just noticed
something odd about it
today. Can you find it? I'll give
you a hint, it's not the 2 figures that are blocked
out on the back..
If you think you know what it is I'm referring to, drop me an email.
FETT | 12:00PM - EST
Back In Black
The
pure thrill of a first person shooter game has been encapsulated in
an
upcoming release for PS2 and XBox, Black. Check
out the details and a trailer
of the game here.
FETT | 10:30AM - EST
Rush Hour III/XMen3 Update
According
to this
article over at superherohype.com, Vinnie Jones will be involved
in the latest endeavor involving Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. You
may remember
him from his role as Sphinx from the remake of Gone
In 60 Seconds.
The
article also mentions that Jones has signed a contract for XMen3, 4,
and
5! That's alotta X's.
FETT | 10:30AM - EST
| JANUARY 14, 2006 |
LOL Will U Marry Me :) BRB
Take
a moment and think about your wedding- You probably recall
chaotic
moments of fighting about church locations, reception halls,
guest lists, caterers,
DJ fiascos, the works.. If you could do it all
again, how about considering getting
married online? Sounds impossible? Well,
a pair of folks managed to pull it off
yesterday. Check out the scoop here.
FETT | 8:30PM - EST
Upcoming Events: WonderCon
For
those of you who love attending the wide variety of Cons that happen
throughout the country each year, it might be time to get
your travel
arrangements in order. Coming in February is
WonderCon, which will be happening
2/10-2/12 in San FANcisco, CA.
Guests
currently on the roster include Kevin Smith, Alex Ross, Joss Whedon,
Julian
McMahon and Christian Bale. For more details
on the event, check it out here.
FETT | 8:30PM - EST
How The WORLD Sees Star Wars
Ever
wonder how folks in Hungary view the Star Wars saga? How
about
Russia? Well, time to take off the ole American-bias
sunglasses, because Star
Wars is seen in so many different ways by different countries
around the world.
For example, would you ever think of comparing Darth Vader
to a PUMA? Well,
some Russians do- Check out this
Style A movie poster on eBay.
And to see more on how Star Wars is interpreted globally, check out this site.
FETT | 10:30AM - EST
Hitchcock Was Right
Ever
see Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds, and sat saying "yeah right-
that MIGHT
happen.." Well, according to one researcher,
it did- Well, in some sense
anyway. Check out this
article.
FETT | 10:00AM - EST
BTDT Real Stands Contest Ends TOMORROW NIGHT
Be
sure to take part in our latest contest, which ends tomorrow night at
11:59
EST. No clue what the contest is about? Click
here.
FETT | 10:00AM - EST
Seeing In Ultraviolet
For
any of you who have been following the development of this forthcoming
film,
UGO has the new trailer, which you can check out here. My
thoughts? A touch
of Matrix, a hint of Aeon Flux, but definitely one to check
out in theatres..
FETT | 10:00AM - EST
Here Comes Peter Cottontail - For Real.
Ever
wondered what it would be like to be part rabbit? Being able to
wiggle
your nose real quick? Having ears that allow you to
hear for miles? I know I
know, "where is this guy going with this??"
A
request is currently being considered for British scientists, to allow
the
combination of human cells with rabbit eggs, in order to
be used to research
incurable human diseases. A little over the top
if you asked me, considering what
will be brought to life as a result. Check out
the article here.
"Here's the Easter Rabb-ett, herrayy, the Happy
Easter Rabb-ett, herrayy!"
- B. Bunny
FETT | 10:00AM - EST
| JANUARY 13, 2006 |
Holy Bible Games!
Looking
for a "different" game for your XBox, PS2, or GameBoy Advance? Well
now
you can find out whether being sent to Bible School has paid off or
not-
A
new game, titled The Bible Game, allows you to test your "godlike"
skills
(Unreal Tournament reference) by challenging your knowledge
of the Old
Testament of the Bible. You can read more on
it here. Rosaries
sold separately.
FETT | 9:30PM - EST
Gran Turismo Goes On 2 Wheels
The
developers of the infamous Gran Turismo series are trying a new spin..
Motorcycles. Check out their latest feat: Tourist
Trophy.
Unleasht | 6:30PM - EST
Somebody Get Me A Doctor
I
decided to quote Van Halen for this post, not only in honor of David
Lee Roth
and his new DJ stardom moment, but also for this latest
update- Remember
back in the 80s, when you flipped through the channels and
would occasionally
see a story on PBS about a guy from a little planet called
Galifrey, who rode
around in a phone booth and spent his days helping folks
on Earth? Well, that
series, known as Dr. Who, is back on US TV.. Only
difference is, these are brand
new episodes!
The
SCI FI channel has teamed up with BBC, to bring the latest Doctor
(I thought he could only regenerate 7 times?), to TV's across
the great USA.
Even better, the doc is actually a man whose face is familiar
to US
filmography- If you've ever seen the remake of Gone
In 60 Seconds, you'll
recognize the dude right away. His name is Christopher
Eccleston, and I'm sure
he is doing a great job of pulling off the role of the man
behind the legendary
TARDIS. You can get more info on the event here.
Outrage | 9:30AM - EST
Spielberg Has 9 Lives
The
SCI FI Channel will once again team with Steven Spielberg, screenwriter
Les
Bohem, and DreamWorks Television, for the ambitious 12-hour
miniseries event
Nine Lives, announced at the Television Critics Press
Tour.
The
plot revolves around the effects of the death of a loved one, on a group
of
several individuals. You can read more on the
new series here.
The group's
last collaboration was 2003's groundbreaking, Emmy Award-winning
20-hour miniseries, Taken. Nine Lives is slated
to air in 2007.
FETT | 9:30AM - EST
| JANUARY 12, 2006 |
Rootkit Rumble
I’m
sure most of you are aware of the Sony rootkit debacle, but ZDNet is
reporting that Symantec has used their own rootkit.
Read the article here.
Outrage | 11:30AM - EST
| JANUARY 11, 2006 |
PS2: Fatal Fame III Review
For
you PS fans, Fatal Fame III: The Tormented, is due out 2/24. If
you're
not worried about spoilers, you can check out the skinny on the
game here.
FETT | 3:30PM - EST
SW: Empire At War - February 2006
For
any of you who have been hearing rumblings about this game, but haven't
gotten to check out any screenshots, check out this link
over at Gamepro.
There is a series of 27 sexy screenshots in the upper right
corner that are
chock full of Saga eye-candy. Definitely check it out.
FETT | 3:30PM - EST
ROTS Wins Peoples Choice Awards
Episode
III walked away with best overall film and best drama honors on Tuesday
at the People's Choice Awards. The People's Choice
Awards apparently held
special significance to George Lucas, because winners are
voted on by fans
who cast ballots online, unlike other Hollywood honors given
by industry groups
and the media.
You
can read up more on the other awards presented here. Thanks
goes out
to Darth Vadher for the udpate!
FETT
| 11:30AM - EST
| JANUARY 10, 2006 |
Clerks II Teaser
For
those of you following the forthcoming release of Clerks II,
you can check out
the new trailer here.
Unleasht | 9:00PM - EST
High Cholesterol. Cool PC.
OK,
so what do you get when you combine your daily web-surfin' PC with...
8
gallons of your family favorite cooking oil?? The
result: a PC that not only runs
cooler than the average box on the market, but is QUIET
as well! Yes, someone
actually pulled this off successfully without a trip to
the hospital, and even
achieved success as a result. You can see the real deal
here.
Outrage | 9:00PM - EST
Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Go To The Can
Here's
a great gag gift idea for you practical jokers to use on your
wife/girlfriend/unsuspecting significant other. Just
set it up and wait for the
scream! Check out the Toilet
Monster
Outrage | 10:30AM - EST
| JANUARY 9, 2006 |
New Microsoft XBox360 Contest
Microsoft
has teamed up with Sky Digital in their latest contest offering.
Click
here to read more.
FETT | 9:30PM - EST
I'll Be Back... With Stitches
Governor
Arnold Schwarzenneger is currently recovering from a motorcycle
accident he had over the weekend, which resulted in 15 stitches
in his upper
lip. You can read more on the boo boo here.
"Gimme
yuh klothes, yuh boots, and yuh mo-tuh-PSY-kl... oh an one ice pak."
Unleasht | 9:30PM - EST
The North Star: More Than Meets The Eye
No,
this isn't a new Transformer marketing ploy - Astronomers have
always
wondered why the North Star, also known as Polaris, is
significantly brighter than
other stars in the night sky. Upon further investigation,
and thanks to help from
the Hubble Space Telescope, it has now been discovered
that Polaris is actually a
triple star system. You can read more
on this amazing discovery here.
FETT | 4:30PM - EST
INDY IV UPDATE: Fall 2006!
For
those of you like myself who have been wondering if Indiana Jones
IV
would ever come to light, prepare yourself. According
to producer Frank
Marshall, a script has finally been approved by all involved,
and shooting
is scheduled for Fall of 2006!
This
also seguays into another cool movie update.. Indy IV will
begin
shooting immediately after another highly-desired sequel,
The Bourne
Ultimatum, scheduled to begin production on August 1st. Thanks
goes out
to the gang over at IESB
for this update!
FETT
| 4:30PM - EST
BTDT Contest: Time To Get REAL With Your Figures
So
are you one of the many who likes to set up your collection of Star
Wars
figures in different dioramas, only to find them crashing
down like dominos
when someone bumps your setup?
Well,
if the above describes your situation, fear not- BTDT
is teaming up with
one of our sponsors, REAL
Action Figure Stands, once again, to bring you a slew
of 25 stands FREE for your '95-up Star Wars figures! What
do you have to do to
get involved? Simply register in our Forums
before Sunday, 1/15, at
11:59PM EST, and you're on the list! Already
out in our Forums? Well don't
panic, you too are still eligible- Simply post a
response to one of our existing
threads, or create a new thread in any of the Forum categories,
and you too will
have a chance!
We
will pick one lucky winner, whose name will be posted here on the
main page
on Monday 1/16, for all to be jealous of. Enter
now !
FETT | 2:30PM - EST
| JANUARY 8, 2006 |
Total Recall
According
to this
auction on eBay, there is apparently a recalled version of the
original Trilogy DVD collection happening in Europe; it
seems the DVD that is
labeled for Episode IV, actually contains Episode VI. Can
anyone say dyslexia?
FETT | 9:30PM - EST
Chillin' In The Tower
Corsair's
got a spiffy new external water-cooled cooling unit for keeping your
PC
frigid while you game on or surf on- Check
it out.
FETT | 9:30PM - EST
A Whole New Reason To Love Implants
Well,
not exactly the kind you're thinking of but.. New technology
is now
available via RFID (radio frequency identification device) that
will allow one the
ability to log into their computer and other everyday tasks
by means of an
chip implanted in the hand. You can read more
on the enhancement here.
WARNING-
side effects may include, but are not limited to: headache, nausea,
or saying "I know kung fu" repeatedly like a Torrets
victim.
FETT | 9:30PM - EST
Collectibles For Old School BSG Fans
Yes,
as we've mentioned here at BTDT, tne new Batttlestar Galactica series
rocks, and is moving forward at full-throttle. But
for those of you who still have
a little place in your heart for the old school BSG,
here
are some new collectibles
that might be right up your alley..
FETT | 9:00PM - EST
Hostel Takes Hostages At No. 1 Slot
The
latest horror movie to roll into theatres has taken the #1 post today,
bumping Narnia and it's cowardly lion to numero dos.. You
can read up on the
full scoop here.
FETT | 9:00PM - EST
On With The Show(s)
January
2006 is kicking off with some more great toy shows nationwide. Events
will be happening in the following states this coming
weekend:
CA,
IA, IL, MI, NC, NE,
NJ, NY, TX, WV, WI
Drop us an email for more on the show happening in your area!
FETT | 9:00PM - EST
| JANUARY 6, 2006 |
Adama Speaks
The
folks over at Hollywood North Report spoke recently with Edward James
Olmos, the "man in charge" over at the scifi sensation,
Battlestar Galactica.
To hear what he has to say about his 2-year run with the
series, you can check
it out here.
Comments
| FETT
|
11:00AM
- EST
| JANUARY 5, 2006 |
**GASP**
Games With Story?
Those crazy Electronic Artists over at EA are up to
something no good.
Steven Spielberg has signed with EA's Los Angeles studio
for three
original franchise properties. Basically three cash cows
that will be
blockbusters ushering in a new era of gaming, making it
truly next-gen.
Gone are the days of games covering their lack of story
and direction
with graphics that are cutting edge. *tear* Oh how will
I go on without
companies putting out ten different versions of the same
game with the
only change being either 'special edition' or the addition
of a number after
the title. What is EA thinking, making me think and follow
a progressive
story as I try to see how much $#!t I can blow up.
Check the article out for yourself and read the impending
triumph.
Misguided Child | 11:50PM - EST
Simpson's Go 3D.... again.
EA has just signed with Twentieth Century Fox Television,
along with Gracie
Films, to produce a couple games about our favorite yellow
family.
The games are all going to be original creations meant solely
for
the Next-Gen machines. This is the part where you go
break out
the bartman costume and ride a skateboard down the
street, while making
prank phone calls on your cell.
But first, read the article here-
Then ask yourself this question: How do you
make the characters look better in their game than they
do in their TV show?
Misguided Child | 11:50PM - EST
FPS
Dream Come True
How many times have you been playing a first-person-shooter
game, wondering
if VR would ever kick in, actually putting you in
the game one day? Well, a new
technology called GameRunner has just come a step
closer to making this
happen. This hopped
up tower-treadmill actually puts you in the running against
your competitors- Literally! Just
make sure you have plenty of Gatorade..
Check
it out.
Jim | 11:45PM - EST
Intel's Latest: VIIV
Intel
launched its Viiv entertainment PC platform Thursday and announced a
slew
of deals with entertainment and other tech companies to
provide content for the
new systems. Viiv PC owners will be able to watch video
that's stored in Google
Inc.'s video service, high-definition highlights from NBC's
coverage of the Winter
Olympics and classic TV shows from America Online. In all,
Intel has signed
dozens of content deals.
You can check out more on VIIV at this link.
Jim | 11:30PM - EST
Cutting Edge: NVidia XPS
Today
at the Consumer Electronics Show, Dell and NVIDIA announced a new
XPS system coming later this year that will sport not one,
not two, but FOUR GeForce 7800 GTX 512 GPUs running in a
quad-SLI configuration. There are two
physical graphics cards in the system still, but each has
two separate PCBs with
a GPU and 512 MB of memory on each.
Just
imagine Quake or UT on this setup! You can read up more on
this drool
generator here.
Jim | 11:30PM - EST
Virtual
Economies?
There's a big thing going on. A major movement in the
world called virtual economies. They are part of the world
of MMORPG's like World of Warcraft
and the upcoming Dungeons and Dragons Online.
Here's an intresting article about how big they are
becoming, and what could be the very future.
One in which people never leave their computers...
or favorite games for that matter.
Check it out here.
Comments
| Misguided
Child |
11:00PM
- EST
Star Trek NG Marathon 1/8
For
you scifi fans who refer to yourselves as Trekkies, G4TV will
be running a
Star Trek NG marathon this Sunday, 1/8 from 7PM to 3AM. For
episode listings
and details, click this
link.
And
don't forget the Battlestar Galactica marathon, going on today
on the SciFi
channel!
Jim | 9:45AM - EST
Now Don't Lose Your.... Oops, Too Late.
2
teens were fishing near Jupiter Island off the coast of Florida, apparently
this morning, when they came across a human head bobbing
along, like Wilson
from the movie Castaway. You can read
the full scoop here.
(At least they can't say they didn't catch anything)
Jim
| 9:45AM - EST
| JANUARY 4, 2006 |
Sideshow
Collectibles Obi-Wan Pre-Order 1/6/05
For those fans of the one Jedi who started it for all
of us, Sideshow Collectibles
is opening their doors for the pre-order of the Premium
Format 1:4 scale Obi
Wan Kenobi this Friday. For more info, check
out this
link at their site.
Jim | 10:50PM - EST
Signature Vader TIE Fighter - $450Code 3 Collectibles is taking pre-orders for their Darth Vader's Signature Series
TIE Fighter. The company is presenting one of the most authentic reproduction
of the TIE Advanced X1 Starfighter to date; complete with battle damage. Every
detail of the original starship has been meticulously captured, and recreated in die
cast with astonishing precision.
You can read more on this latest collectible here.
Jim | 4:00PM - EST
Looking For A Dirt Merchant?
Don't
know if I would buy a house or property from a guy with this title,
but
if you're currently looking, be sure to check out dirtmerchant.com. For
all your
dirty needs..
Comments | Jim | 11:30AM - EST
"A Mul-ti-Million Dollars, Al-most O-vernight.."
Now
that I'll have you singing that song for the rest of the day, it just
seemed appropos for this incredible yet bizarre news bit- A
university student in
London is making cash quick, by posting a webpage that sells
pixels for $100
each. Sound crazy? Maybe, but the
guy is apparently doing pretty well off
of the idea. You can read the full story here.
"And if you get hooked baby"... <sorry>
Jim | 11:00AM - EST
Back To The Futurama
For those of you who really miss this Simpson-like show that used