JAN 31, 2008

  

  Another Indy Pic Revealed Via Empire Magazine

  EMPIRE magazine is really giving away the goods, as you can see at this link
  (courtesy of HFW.com - SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS)!

  Be sure to see our blog for more info on these new pics too!

10:00PM - EST   

  Tonight's Looking Like a Six-Pack Night

  Vader and the crew in an AFA 85 foreign minty box, yours for just a bid of
  a paltry $615US..

  Wha?  Whadya think we meant?

6:00PM - EST   

  Do Replicants.......... Drink?

  We already know that one big question is whether or not Replicants have
  real memories, or if they're implants-

  But a new question has been raised: do they drink?  According to this article,
  Sean Young has checked herself in to an alcohol clinic.

  I'll tell you what: replicants that are SOBER give me the heebie jeebies-
  I wouldn't want to be in a 10-block radius of one during last call..

7:00AM - EST   

  Why Everything Will Be In 3D

  It's been rumored for the past few years that the cinema is going to see a
  HUGE rebirth of 3D films starting in 2008 and 2009, including classics like
  the Toy Story films, and yes.......  Star Wars.  

  You're most likely already starting to see it take place, with the debut of U23D,
  and one of the theatre's latest, Beowulf, being offered in 3D as well.

  This article helps put it together as to why..  Check it out- just make sure
  you'r wearing your cardboard glasses.

7:00AM - EST   

  Happy Birthday To The Dark Knight

  Christian Bale turns 34 today.  What do you get for the guy who has gotten
  to mess with every cool gadget known to man??

  Happy Birthday, Christian..

7:00AM - EST   

  Technicron Has Transformed... To TFCore.com!

  One of our regular sponsors has upgraded from technicron.com to TFcore.com!
  Be sure to check out their new layout..

FETT | 6:00PM - EST   

  BTDT's Newest Additions For 2008

  What better way to kick off the new year, than to have 2 great new additions
  to beforethedarktimes.com!  First, our new blog is born!  And what better way
  to kick it off than with the addition of new BTDT staff member, Mark Bellomo!
  Mark joins us from the realm of Toy Shop magazine, and we're glad to have him
  on board.  You can see his most recent Toy Shop article at the below links:

pg1, pg2, pg3, pg4

  Be sure to check out the blog and let us know what you think!

FETT | 6:00PM - EST   

  A Post For You Half-Life Lovers

  Check out this you-tube spoof.

Unleasht | 6:00PM - EST   

  Have Your Cake And Eat It....... R2.....

  ArcadeControls member somunny has been trained in the Jedi Arts when it
  comes to cake decorating.  How many bakers today can do a detailed
  astromech in record time?

  Good work, somunny.... 

  UPDATE: this birthday cake was made for a little Jedi named Griffin, who is
  turning 7 today- Happy Birthday Griffin!!!

3:00PM - EST   

  Birthday Wishes To A True Jedi

  Jim Brady Jr., father of BTDT creator "FETT", turns 65 today.  It is because of
  him and his decision to make a trip to the theatre at Delaware's Tri-State mall
  in 1977, that Star Wars became a foundation in the Brady family, and also
  prompted the website you are reading right now.

  Jim Brady Jr. has always been a fan of scifi films, and introduced his son to
  many of the great scifi classics, including The THING with James Arness, Earth
  VS. The Flying Saucers, and of course, The War of the Worlds.  He was also
  sure to pass on his interest in Ray Harryhausen's works, including the infamous
  Sinbad films.
  
  We wish him a great day today, and many more to come!

12:00PM - EST   

  Toy Shop: The End Of An Era

  It is with great regret that beforethedarktimes.com has to announce the end
  of another significant era in collecting news and updates: Toy Shop is closing its
  doors with its final issue being for March 2008.

  The staff of beforethedarktimes.com have been following this great magazine
  for well over a decade, and are sad to see them shutting down the generator.
  We hope to continue our relationship with FW Publications, but wanted to
  say thanks to Tom and the crew for the great news and updates all these
  years.  You will be missed...

12:00PM - EST   

  Happy Birthday To The Lead Replicant

  The man who brought us Roy Batty, a product of the Tyrell Corporation, turns
  64 today.  BTDT sends out birthday wishes and hopes that Hauer is still feeling
  more human THAN human..  Enjoy the day, Rutger!

2:30AM - EST   

  SW Franklin Institute Reminder

  For those of you who haven't seen our earlier posts regarding this, the Star
  Wars Franklin Institute exhibit kicks off on 2/9.  The full scoop here.

4:30PM - EST   

  Rest In Peace, Heath Ledger

  The newest JOKER to come to the table was found dead today in his Manhattan
  apartment.  Details still coming in regarding the cause of his death.  He was 28.

  He also starred in BrokeBack Mountain, and one of our family favorite
  appearances, 10 Things I Hate About You with Julia Styles.

4:30PM - EST   

  Star Wars: Episode SEVEN?

  Well, it's been said by Lucas time and time again, that his story has now been
  told in full- and that there is no third trilogy (eps 7,8,9...)

  That being said, why then does Target have a different agenda?  Check out
  this search result at their site..  And we didn't just do a random search to find
  it: it came up as one of our random Ads By Google!

  Add this to the list of "Things That Make You Go HMMMMMM".

10:00PM - EST   

  "Possible Responses: Go Away, Not Now, Leave Me Alone...."

  And we all know which option the Terminator ended up using
  (none of the above)- get ready to have your own personal heads up display,
  with a little help from some new contact lenses.

8:00AM - EST   

  SW Darth Bane Review

  Wondering how the new book is?  Mania has a little writeup on whether or
  not you should leave it on the shelf..

7:00PM - EST   

  BTDT Weekend Events Calendar

  Another great weekend agenda, courtesy of Toy Shop:

Jan 19-20 2008 GA, Norcross. Great Train Expo. North Atlanta Trade Ctr, 1700
Jeurgens Court. SH: 10am-4pm, A: $7., kids under 12 free. Train Expo Inc.,
PO Box 725, Oswego, IL 60543. PH: 630-383-2017, www.greattrainexpo.com

Jan 19-20 2008 NC, Charlotte. Toy, Hobby, Sportscard & NASCAR Show.
Metrolina Expo Ctr., I-77 N, Exit 16A to Statesville Rd.SH: Sat. 9am-4pm,
Sun 10am-4pm, T: 275, A: $5., 15 & under free. Inside Pitch Promos., PH:
919-553-4285 or www.insidepitch.com

Jan 19-20 2008 OH, Parma Hts. Valley Forge H.S. Railroad Show. Senior H.S.,
9999 Independence Blvd. SH: 10am-2:30pm, T: 6¹, A: $6., $2. ages 6-12. Bob
Frieden, 9695 Chillicothe Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094. PH: 440-256-8141.

Jan 19 2008 MD, Baltimore. Baltimore Toy Show Tall Cedars Hall, 2501 Putty
Hill Ave. SH: Sat. 8:30am-4pm A: $4. Dave Hart, PH: 443-506-5205.

Jan 20 2008 FL, Miami. Antique Toy, Doll & Collectibles Show. Hotel
Intercontinental Airport West, 2501 NW 87th Ave. (Palmetto Expwy. NW 25th
St. Exit). SH: 10am-4pm, A: $5. PH: 305-446-4488.

Jan 20 2008 NY, White Plains. Hudson Valley Toy Soldier & Military Figure
Show. Crown Plaza Hotel & Suites, 66 Hale Ave. SH: 9am-3pm. PH:
718-481-9439.

7:00PM - EST   

  The Voice Of Vader Turns 77

  James Earl Jones, the man who helped make Darth Vader one of the most
  feared characters in scifi history, turns 77 today.  

  The man is the epitomy of accomplishment and leadership- he went from being
  a small boy with a speech impediment, to a great influential actor with one of
  the most well-known voices in acting and media history.  My favorite line of
  all time from him comes from ESB: "Cal-rissian...... take the Princess and the
  Wookiee to my ship.........."

  Hats off to you, James!

7:00AM - EST    

  Happy Birthday To John Carpenter

  The man who took horror movies to a whole new level turns 60 today..
  Don't stop now John!!

8:00PM - EST    

  And You Thought There Was No 'T' In Sunday

  It's Terminator time!!  Get ready.

8:00AM - EST    

  BTDT Weekend Events Calendar

  Move it out people!!

Jan 12 2008 AZ, Phoenix. Dolls & Friends Doll Show. Shrine Auditorium,
552 N. 40th St. SH: 10am-4pm, A: $4. Joan, PH: 623-875-9230 or Elaine, PH:
480-540-3474.

Jan 12 2008 TX, San Antonio-Live Oak. Eckman¹s Toy, Card & Comic Show. Live
Oak Civic Ctr., Pat Booker Rd., I-35 & Loop 1604. SH: 9am-5pm, T: 155-8¹, A:
$3. (12 & older). Dale Eckman, 8050 Pioneer Oak, Converse, TX 78109. PH:
210-945-0003.

Jan 12-13 2008 MI, Kansas-City. Great Train Expo. American Royal Complex,
19th & Wyoming. SH: 10am-4pm, A: $7., kids under 12 free. Train Expo Inc.,
PO Box 725, Oswego, IL 60543. PH: 630-383-2017, www.greattrainexpo.com

Jan 12-13 2008 NC, Winston-Salem. Great Train Expo. Dixie Classic
Fairgrounds, 2825 Univ. Pkwy. SH: 10am-4pm, A: $7., kids under 12 free.
Train Expo Inc., PO Box 725, Oswego, IL 60543. PH: 630-383-2017,
www.greattrainexpo.com

Jan 12-13 2008 NC, Raleigh. Raleigh Antique & Collectible Toy & Hobby
Show.NC State Fairgrounds, Scott Bldg., 1025 Blue Ridge Rd. SH: Sat.
9am-4pm, Sun. 10am-4pm, T: 225, A : $5., 15 & under free, $7. weekend pass.
Inside Pitch Promos., PH: 919-553-4285 or www.insidepitch.com

Jan 13 2008 MO, St. Louis-Bridgeton. ToyMan Toy Show. Machinist Hall, 12365
St. Charles Rock Rd. SH: 9am-2pm, A: $3., 12 & under free. Chris McQuillen,
PH: 636-332-0807.

Jan 13 2008 MI, Westland. Hot Wheels Diecast Show. Wayne Ford Civic League,
1645 N. Wayne Rd. SH: 8:30am-1:30pm. Sheri Abby, PH: 810-688-3606.

Jan 13 2008 NJ, East Hanover. Greater Northeast Big Toy Collectibles Show.
Ramada Hotel & Conference Ctr., 130 Rt. 10 West. SH: 10am-4pm. Yolanda
Stanczyk, PH: 570-620-2422.

Jan 13 2008 NY, Elmont-LI. Model Train & Toy Show. St. Vincent DePaul School
Auditorium, 1510 DePaul St. SH: 10am-3pm. Frank Deorio, 1500 DePaul St.,
Elmont, NY 11003. PH: 516-352-2127.

Jan 13 2008 PA, Pittsburgh. Antique & Collectible Show. Castle Shannon
Firehall, Rt. 88, S. of Pgh. SH: 8am-2pm, T: 70-8¹, A: free. Alan Stricker,
3025 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317. PH: 724-941-2338.

11:00AM - EST    

  Bring Life Back To Your IJ Pinball Machine

  If Spielberg and Lucas could breathe new life into the Indiana Jones saga, then
  you can restore life to that beat up Indiana Jones pinball machine you have!

  No longer does it have to look like it just came out of the Well of Souls..  Score
  yourself some new side art for it!  Just make sure you tell them BTDT sent you!

7:00PM - EST   

  New Soul Calibur IV Trailer!

  Includes Yoda and Vader!  It looks insane!  Take a peek..

7:00PM - EST   

  Pics From SCC Screening Party

  Want a look at who will be appearing in the up-and-coming Sarah Connor
  Chronicles TV series?  Check it out.

  (starts Sunday 1/13)

7:00PM - EST   

  Yoda And Vader Appear In Soul Calibur IV

  The Sith Lord and the little green Jedi Master will both be making appearances
  in the latest inception of Namco's game classic- there's just one small issue
  with the idea: while Vader will appear in the PS version, Yoda will only appear
  on the Xbox 360 version..  Gotta love marketing, right?

  The full scoop here.

9:00PM - EST   

  The Future Is Now The Past

  Queen AmiDana wrote in to share with us an article from the latest issue of
  Entertainment Weekly- it talks about how scifi is really starting to go backwards
  rather than forwards from a creative perspective.  You can view the article
  here.

  Thanks QAD!

7:00PM - EST   

  Have You Checked IMDB Lately?

  The Star Wars TV series is listed out at IMDB, and is getting some flickers of
  rumor activity..  Check it out.

5:00PM - EST   

  Hayden's Next Project: Neuromancer?

  Rumor has it that Hayden Christensen's next project will be in bringing a
  1984 book to life, called Neuromancer.  Kudos goes out to joblo for the find.

5:00PM - EST   

  Headey Talks Terminators

  Lena Headey, the woman set to fill the shoes of the almighty Sarah Connor,
  talked to scifi.com regarding the expectation that she had to live up to for the
  legendary character, not to mention following in the footsteps of the mecca
  Linda Hamilton.

  The full story here.

5:00PM - EST   

  BTDT Weekend Events Calendar

  New Year shows, courtesy of Toy Shop:

Jan 5-6 2008 AZ. Tuscon Great Train Expo.Pima Cty. Fairgrounds, 11300 S. Houghton Rd. SH: 10am-4pm, A: $7., kids under 12 free. Train Expo Inc., PO Box 725, Oswego, IL 60543. PH: 630-383-2017, www.greattrainexpo.com

Jan 6 2008 CA, Stanton-Orange County. Hot Wheels, NASCAR, NHRA & Die Cast Car Show. Rack & Cue, 7520 Katella Ave. SH: 9am-2pm, A: $2., under 12 free. Ron, PH: 909-902-0217.

Jan 6 2008 CT, Shelton. Train & Toy Show. Courtyard Marriott, 780 Bridgeport Ave., Exit 12 on Rt. 8. SH: 9am-2pm, A: $5., 12 & under free. Classic Shows, LLC, PO Box 2415, Shelton, CT 06484. PH: 203-926-1327 or www.classicshowsllc.com

Jan 6 2008 NY, Hudson. Toy & Train Swap Meet. American Legion Hall, 7 Fairview Ave. SH: 9am-2pm, A: $3. George Washburn, 40 Hudson St., Hudson, NY 12534. PH: 518-828-7902.

Jan 6 2008 PA, New Hope. Train Show. Eagle Fire Co., Rt. 202 & Sugan Rd. SH: 8am-12noon, A: $4., under 12 free. Fred Dauncey, 1443 Leonard St., S. Plainfield, NJ 07080. PH: 908-755-7989.

7:00AM - EST