Geeky Cakes PT 6 (Sir Ritz Creations Edition)
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Superman Cake! Yummy!
Superman Cake! Yummy!
Superman Cake! Yummy!
Final Fantasy X and X-2 HD Remastered Trailer
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Final Fantasy X & X-2 HD trailer has been released. If you don't know about Final Fantasy X/X-2 here is a little overview.
Final Fantasy X:
In ages past, the world of Spira experienced a golden age of perfection, brought about by an advanced civilization through the use of wondrous machinery called machina.
However, around one thousand years before the present day, a colossal menace known only as “Sin” appeared and
sundered all before it. Though a line of summoners have since brought Sin low many times, it inevitably returns in an unending cycle of destruction. In the face of this
ever-pervasive threat, the people of Spira flocked to the teachings of Yevon, which tell that Sin is a punishment to those who relied overly on machina.
Tidus is a young Blitzball star that mysteriously finds himself in Spira after his home city of Zanarkand is destroyed by Sin one thousand years in the past. Believing Sin to be the key to returning home, Tidus joins a young summoner named Yuna on her pilgrimage to destroy Sin and bring about the Calm.
Trailer
FINAL FANTASY® X-2 Synopsis
"LAST TIME SHE SAVED THE WORLD. THIS TIME IT'S PERSONAL."
Two years have passed since Sin was destroyed. Since her victory and becoming a high summoner, Yuna has lived on her childhood home of Besaid Island. Then one day, Rikku comes to Besaid and shows Yuna a sphere. The recording is of him. Or is it?
Yuna can’t tell whether it’s him or just someone who looks like him. If it is him, Yuna might be able to see him one more time. No matter what the truth may be, the answers she finds may change things forever.
Final Fantasy X:
In ages past, the world of Spira experienced a golden age of perfection, brought about by an advanced civilization through the use of wondrous machinery called machina.
However, around one thousand years before the present day, a colossal menace known only as “Sin” appeared and
sundered all before it. Though a line of summoners have since brought Sin low many times, it inevitably returns in an unending cycle of destruction. In the face of this
ever-pervasive threat, the people of Spira flocked to the teachings of Yevon, which tell that Sin is a punishment to those who relied overly on machina.
Tidus is a young Blitzball star that mysteriously finds himself in Spira after his home city of Zanarkand is destroyed by Sin one thousand years in the past. Believing Sin to be the key to returning home, Tidus joins a young summoner named Yuna on her pilgrimage to destroy Sin and bring about the Calm.
Trailer
FINAL FANTASY® X-2 Synopsis
"LAST TIME SHE SAVED THE WORLD. THIS TIME IT'S PERSONAL."
Two years have passed since Sin was destroyed. Since her victory and becoming a high summoner, Yuna has lived on her childhood home of Besaid Island. Then one day, Rikku comes to Besaid and shows Yuna a sphere. The recording is of him. Or is it?
Yuna can’t tell whether it’s him or just someone who looks like him. If it is him, Yuna might be able to see him one more time. No matter what the truth may be, the answers she finds may change things forever.
Utada Hikaru Returns With Radio Show
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If you don't know by now I' am a big Hikki fan. I have been a fan of Utada since her Cubic U days. In 2010 Utada took a hiatus from music and the entertainment world. She has appear from time to time to give us a song for Neon Genesis and a couple of movies, but she has been quiet. Well she announced on her Twitter that she will be hosting her own radio show."This is sudden, but I will start my own radio program beginning in April. It will be my first time having a regular program in 13 years. I wonder if I'll do fine...," - Utada. She will be on InterFM and the show is titled "KUMA POWER HOUR with Utada Hikaru." I don't care whether it's music, radio, podcast or whatever she does. It's good to see Hikki coming back in some form. Her radio show will begin on April 16th.
WHAT THE F*%K!! DC Comics May Be Killing Off Their Most Famous Black Character
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Character deaths aren’t an unusual thing in comic books but a huge nerve was hit yesterday when it was revealed DC Comics was planning to kill off Green Lantern John Stewart. The news came out amidst two more DC writers stepping off their new titles before any issues hit stores. Two big name creators are wrapping up their runs on two of DC’s best-selling titles. Geoff Johns is exiting Green Lantern with issue #20 after revamping the title back in 2004 with Green Lantern: Rebirth. Grant Morrison is leaving Action Comics where he’d been telling early-career Superman stories in The New 52.
Bleeding Cool reported those conflicting “editorial decisions” were DC’s plan to kill off John Stewart. Comic Book Resources later reported, confirming that reasoning. As to that story, Fialkov tweeted, “I’m not commenting on anything other than what I posted.” Bleeding Cool has since reported DC has changed their minds on axing the character, seemingly because of the intense reaction.
So why the uproar you ask? John Stewart has become one of the most beloved characters in the DC Universe. He was introduced in the early 70s he made quite an impact. He has become one of the most famous African-American superheros DC has and his fan base got even bigger when he was the Green Lantern used in the Justice League animated series.I hope this isn't another BS ploy by DC to boost it's sales and if they are going to do this, they have a good reason and story behind it.
What ever the outcome I hope this is just a rumor and DC keeps John Stewart. With so many of my comic book heros dying off or getting cancelled this is starting to look like a dark time for comic book enthusiast.
LET"S HOPE THIS COMIC PANAL NEVER HAPPENS!!
BY Sean Tucker
KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX PAX East Trailer (US)
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Digimon Adventure DVD Giveaway
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We are giving away Digimon Season 2 and Volume 2 to some lucky Digimon fans out there. All you have to do is answer 3 Out 5 Digimon questions correctly to qualify for the drawing. To send your answers just click on the email icon in the "Social Profiles Section" Here are the questions. Only one entry per person and USA only. Winner will be emailed on Saturday. Contest ends Friday March 21 2013.
1. What year did Digimon debut in the United States?
A. 1997
B. 1999
C. 1996
D. 2000
2. Who is the English voice actor that plays Taichi?
A. Joshua Seth
B. Michael Reisz
C. Michael Lindsay
3. Who directed Digimon Adventure?
A. Hiroyuki Kakudo
B. Mamoru Hosoda
4. Taichi younger sister name is?
A. Kairi
B. Kari
C. Kai
D. Katie
5. Digimon are born from what?
A. Digi-Egg
B. They're not born.
C. A Lab.
OFFICIAL DIGIMON ADVENTURE SET: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON
Amazon link: http://amzn.com/B00A7GWGLS
DIGIMON ADVENTURE: VOLUME 2
Amazon link: http://amzn.com/B009O07NDO
1. What year did Digimon debut in the United States?
A. 1997
B. 1999
C. 1996
D. 2000
2. Who is the English voice actor that plays Taichi?
A. Joshua Seth
B. Michael Reisz
C. Michael Lindsay
3. Who directed Digimon Adventure?
A. Hiroyuki Kakudo
B. Mamoru Hosoda
4. Taichi younger sister name is?
A. Kairi
B. Kari
C. Kai
D. Katie
5. Digimon are born from what?
A. Digi-Egg
B. They're not born.
C. A Lab.
OFFICIAL DIGIMON ADVENTURE SET: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON
Amazon link: http://amzn.com/B00A7GWGLS
DIGIMON ADVENTURE: VOLUME 2
Amazon link: http://amzn.com/B009O07NDO
Manga Studio 5 Basic Tutorial
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For those like myself who ever wanted to start a Manga but don't really have the tools or maybe artist skills for it. Manga Studio 5 might just be up your alley. To get started is the basic tutorial and overview of the program. The video, which was created by "Manga Studio for Dummies" author and artist, Doug Hills, is perfect for gaining insight on Manga Studio 5 tools and features. Check it out below. For info visit http://manga.smithmicro.com/index.html
VIZ Media Haikasoru Imprint Debuts Self-Reference Engine
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VIZ Media’s literary imprint Haikasoru has announced today’s North American debut of author Toh EnJoe’s SELF-REFERENCE ENGINE, a work of hard science fiction where vignette, story, and philosophy combine to create a novel designed like a concept album. In Japan, EnJoe’s prize-winning fiction is well known for blending hardcore science fiction with bizarre surrealism.
SELF-REFERENCE ENGINE is available now and carries an MSRP of $14.99 U.S. / $16.99 CAN. An eBook edition is also available for the Amazon Kindle, Apple’s iBooks Store, the Barnes & Noble’s Nook Books Store, and the Sony Reader™ Store.
Haikasoru publishes some of the most compelling contemporary Japanese science fiction and fantasy stories for English-speaking audiences, and is the first imprint based in the U.S. dedicated to Japanese science fiction and fantasy in translation.
This is not a novel. This is not a short story collection. This is Self-Reference ENGINE. Instructions for Use: Read chapters in order. Contemplate the dreams of twenty-two dead Freuds. Note your position in space-time at all times (and spaces). Keep an eye out for a talking bobby sock named Bobby Socks. Beware the star-man Alpha Centauri. Remember that the chapter entitled “Japanese” is translated from the Japanese, but should be read in Japanese. Warning: if reading this book on the back of a catfish statue, the text may vanish at any moment, and you may forget that it ever existed. From the mind of Toh EnJoe comes Self-Reference ENGINE, a textual machine that combines the rigor of Stanislaw Lem with the imagination of Jorge Luis Borges. Do not operate heavy machinery for one hour after reading.
“Self-Reference ENGINE is unlike any typical science fiction novel,” says editor Nick Mamatas. “On one level, this is an astounding work of hard science fiction by a brilliant author with a PhD in physics. But it’s also extremely rich with literary allusion. If you’re a reader interested in how the fundamental laws of physics and the space-time continuum can be bent or even broken, or are prone to liking everything from the meta self-referential aspects of Mystery Science Theatre 3000 to avant-garde postmodernism, SELF-REFERENCE ENGINE is a must-read!”
Author Toh EnJoe was born in Hokkaido, Japan in 1972. After completing a PhD at the University of Tokyo, he became a researcher in theoretical physics. In 2007 he won the Literary World Newcomer’s Prize with “Of the Baseball.” That same year also saw the publication of his book, Self-Reference ENGINE, which caused a sensation in science fiction literary circles and was ranked #2 on SF Magazine’s list of the best science fiction of the year. Since then, EnJoe has been one of those rare writers comfortable working in both “pure literature” and science fiction. In 2010 his novel, U Yu Shi Tan, won the Noma Prize for new authors. In 2011 his “This Is a Pen” was nominated for the Akutagawa Prize, and he won Waseda University’s Tsubouchi Shouyou Prize. In January 2012, he won the Akutagawa Prize with “Butterflies of a Harlequin.” His other works include Boy’s Surface and About Goto.
For more information and to read an excerpt of Self-Reference ENGINE, please visit the dedicated website at http://www.haikasoru.com/self-reference-engine.
For more information on Haikasoru and other titles available from the imprint, please visit the website at Haikasoru.com.
SELF-REFERENCE ENGINE is available now and carries an MSRP of $14.99 U.S. / $16.99 CAN. An eBook edition is also available for the Amazon Kindle, Apple’s iBooks Store, the Barnes & Noble’s Nook Books Store, and the Sony Reader™ Store.
Haikasoru publishes some of the most compelling contemporary Japanese science fiction and fantasy stories for English-speaking audiences, and is the first imprint based in the U.S. dedicated to Japanese science fiction and fantasy in translation.
This is not a novel. This is not a short story collection. This is Self-Reference ENGINE. Instructions for Use: Read chapters in order. Contemplate the dreams of twenty-two dead Freuds. Note your position in space-time at all times (and spaces). Keep an eye out for a talking bobby sock named Bobby Socks. Beware the star-man Alpha Centauri. Remember that the chapter entitled “Japanese” is translated from the Japanese, but should be read in Japanese. Warning: if reading this book on the back of a catfish statue, the text may vanish at any moment, and you may forget that it ever existed. From the mind of Toh EnJoe comes Self-Reference ENGINE, a textual machine that combines the rigor of Stanislaw Lem with the imagination of Jorge Luis Borges. Do not operate heavy machinery for one hour after reading.
“Self-Reference ENGINE is unlike any typical science fiction novel,” says editor Nick Mamatas. “On one level, this is an astounding work of hard science fiction by a brilliant author with a PhD in physics. But it’s also extremely rich with literary allusion. If you’re a reader interested in how the fundamental laws of physics and the space-time continuum can be bent or even broken, or are prone to liking everything from the meta self-referential aspects of Mystery Science Theatre 3000 to avant-garde postmodernism, SELF-REFERENCE ENGINE is a must-read!”
Author Toh EnJoe was born in Hokkaido, Japan in 1972. After completing a PhD at the University of Tokyo, he became a researcher in theoretical physics. In 2007 he won the Literary World Newcomer’s Prize with “Of the Baseball.” That same year also saw the publication of his book, Self-Reference ENGINE, which caused a sensation in science fiction literary circles and was ranked #2 on SF Magazine’s list of the best science fiction of the year. Since then, EnJoe has been one of those rare writers comfortable working in both “pure literature” and science fiction. In 2010 his novel, U Yu Shi Tan, won the Noma Prize for new authors. In 2011 his “This Is a Pen” was nominated for the Akutagawa Prize, and he won Waseda University’s Tsubouchi Shouyou Prize. In January 2012, he won the Akutagawa Prize with “Butterflies of a Harlequin.” His other works include Boy’s Surface and About Goto.
For more information and to read an excerpt of Self-Reference ENGINE, please visit the dedicated website at http://www.haikasoru.com/self-reference-engine.
For more information on Haikasoru and other titles available from the imprint, please visit the website at Haikasoru.com.
Maiden Japan Licenses Black Magic M-66
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Maiden Japan today announced its acquisition of the classic OVA Black Magic M-66. Co-directed by legendary manga master Masamune Shirow (GHOST IN THE SHELL, APPLESEED) and visionary director Hiroyuki Kitakubo (JO JO’s BIZZARRE ADVENTURE, GOLDENBOY,) this fast-paced, action-packed show features sound direction by Yasunori Honda (GREEN LEDGEND RAN, DRAGON HALF) and music by Seiyo Katayanagi.
When two malfunctioning combat androids are accidentally unleashed on a “Terminate at All Costs” mission against the unsuspecting granddaughter of their creator, an entire city becomes the battleground and not even the military may be able to stop them! The girl’s only hope: Sybil, a freelance journalist who’s out to get the scoop of her life, if she can somehow keep both herself and her subject alive long enough to file a report. But first, she has to remember to put her clothes on! It’s a tour de force of violence and mayhem on an epic scale as two damsels in distress and two deranged battle robots face off, girl vs. mecha style, in the all-time anime classic: BLACK MAGIC M-66! Maiden Japan will be distributing Black Magic M-66 in conjunction with home video distributor Section23 (Clannad, High School of the Dead, Appleseed,) on English subtitled DVD (July 9th) and in digital formats.
When two malfunctioning combat androids are accidentally unleashed on a “Terminate at All Costs” mission against the unsuspecting granddaughter of their creator, an entire city becomes the battleground and not even the military may be able to stop them! The girl’s only hope: Sybil, a freelance journalist who’s out to get the scoop of her life, if she can somehow keep both herself and her subject alive long enough to file a report. But first, she has to remember to put her clothes on! It’s a tour de force of violence and mayhem on an epic scale as two damsels in distress and two deranged battle robots face off, girl vs. mecha style, in the all-time anime classic: BLACK MAGIC M-66! Maiden Japan will be distributing Black Magic M-66 in conjunction with home video distributor Section23 (Clannad, High School of the Dead, Appleseed,) on English subtitled DVD (July 9th) and in digital formats.
Katsucon 19 x Lolita
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February was a SUPER short & SUPER busy month! I've been able to attend Katsucon, co-host a Lolita meet-up, and cover a Lolita fashion show. Not to mention one of my kawaii and ruffly friends was surprised with an official engagement proposal from her beau!
Here's a quick overview of what Lolitas were like at Katsucon (from the meet-up to the fashion show), and I mean we were full blast!
Check out Nikkia Redd for more Lolita photos from Katsucon 19.
For cosplay/ fandom photos and see what happened around the floor, visit Katsucon Tumblr.
LITTLE LOLITA MOMENTS
Of course, no Katsucon would be complete without showing a bit of love!
**Congratulations to friends Monica & Tom on their engagement**
More J-fashion blog posts & Little Lolita Moments coming for March/ April. So please stay tuned!
~je t'adore!
X-men's Days of Future Past adds Colossus but not Azazel
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After playing the role of the reinforced Russian rager in 2003's X2 and 2006's X-Men: The Last Stand, Cudmore has stuck closely to genre films, playing vampire enforcer, Felix in the Twilight movies (which also features new co-star BooBoo Stewart as werewolf, Seth), and will portray the mythical Manticore in this summer's sequel, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters. Now, after an 8 year hiatus, he will once again play Peter Rasputin (as it is spelled in the film canon), the brawling, buff, and brave young mutant whose powers grant him superhuman strength and endurance, as his body transforms into an articulated anthropomorphic statue made of organic steel.
Explained Flemyng, "Initially I was gutted, but then I remembered I had to get up at two in the morning, I had to be painted red and be slightly out of focus and posed a lot, and that was sort of it. Now I don't have to do that." He's relieved for other reasons as well. Flemyng is now a father of two. "I've had twins so I'm quite glad to stay at home," he continued. "It's filmed in Canada and it takes about seven months so I'm quite glad to be at home."
Source: G4.com, IGN.
Can You Recognise Aya Hirano Now?
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She apparently appeared in a CM for one of Mobage’s dreadful yet relentlessly well advertised social games, The Knights of Avalon:
Many seem to have confused her with Shoko-tan, and aside from her costume plenty of concerns that appearing in an ad for a mere social game represents a new low for her career have also been voiced – although at least she was cast as King Arthur.
Ace Attorney Review
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Rookie defense attorney Phoenix Wright strives to protect his clients in various murder trials, including the death of his mentor, Mia Fey and the accusation of rival prosecutor, Miles Edgeworth. Wright's greatest ally is Mia's younger sister Maya Fey, a spirit medium whose body is possessed by Mia to communicate with him. Wright is later given the task of solving the DL-6 case, a murder that has not been solved for 15 years.
I-Phone's Face Stealer App
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Yahoo Japan recently released an app for the I-Phone called "Face Stealer." The app is design for you to wear someone's face like it's a mask, anything with a face to be precise. Want to have a face that looks like a Lion go ahead, want to have a face of your best friend now you can. Check out the video below for more details. This looks like something that will be enjoyable . No word whether it's for the android yet.
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Da Vinci's Demons Trailer
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"Da Vinci’s Demons” follows the ‘untold’ story of the world's greatest genius during his turbulent youth in Renaissance Florence. Brilliant and passionate, the twenty-five year old Leonardo da Vinci (played by Tom Riley) is an artist, inventor, swordsman, lover, dreamer and idealist. The eight-part series is created and penned by David S. Goyer (Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, Man of Steel), who also directed the first two episodes.
Cosplay Boy Of The Week #87 (Scarecrow)
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Time for another Cosplay Boy Of The Week we go to Gotham City with the Scarecrow Batman Begins version.
Read MoreCosplay Girl Of The Week #103 (April O'Neil)
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It's time for Cosplay Girl Of The Week again. This time we head into the world of those heroes on the half shell with the classic 80's April O'Neil.
Read MoreWhatever Happened to the Original Cast of ‘Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers
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There have been many seasons and spinoffs of the very first season, but none of those installments can compare with what the original cast brought to the table. But what, pray tell, did ever happen to those five “teenagers with attitude” and the rest of the ‘Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers’ cast?
Austin St. John — Red Ranger, Jason
Then: Jason, played by actor Austin St. John, was the original leader of the Power Rangers on top of being the first hunky heartthrob. All the girls watching at home wanted to date this completely chiseled teenage dream, while all the boys broke their moms’ furniture trying to perform his karate moves at home.
Now: In 2007, John showed up at a “Where Are They Now?” panel at the — get ready for it — Power Morphicon with details on what he was up to after departing the show in the middle of season 2. When alleged pay disputes made it too difficult for the Red Ranger to stay on, John continued with his martial arts practices, revealing that he toured the world as a Thai kickboxer. Nowadays he can be found in Washington DC working as a paramedic. And by the way, all those rumors about him participating in adult gay films are completely false.
Jason David Frank — Green/White Ranger, Tommy
Then: Jason David Frank burst onto the show as the dreamy but oh-so-evil Green Ranger named Tommy. Thankfully, though, the team turned him over to the good side and he became both the White Ranger and the new group leader. Offscreen, Frank was big into the martial arts scene and simultaneously ran his own studio.
Now: Still unable to shake his passion for butt-kicking karate skills, Frank, now 38, fights in the MMA and has created his own style of fighting called Toso Kune Do. It apparently can teach you “an entire arsenal of dynamic kicks, elusive hand techniques and powerful restraining holds.” Parents, this is what’s in store for your children with continuous exposure to ‘Power Rangers.’ Well, it may not be entirely because of that. Might be the tattoos.
Amy Jo Johnson — Pink Ranger, Kimberly
Then: Amy Jo Johnson played Pink Ranger Kimberly, the slightly ditzy, Valley Girl-type teammate on the ‘Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers.’ Her signature move was getting kidnapped by the Putty Patrol and locked in a giant demon jar so that the Red or Green Ranger could come to the rescue. Aside from the TV series, you might also remember Johnson as that gymnast in the Lifetime original movie ‘Perfect Body.’
Now: It looks like Johnson is no longer the damsel in distress. Most recently, she was in the series ‘Flashpoint’ where she played a member of a specialized team that rescued hostages, defused bombs and other risky business of that nature. But acting is only the tip of the iceberg. She wrote on her MySpace page, “I flow with creative passion and jump from project to project,” and she’s been doing just that. She’s dabbled in both crazy paintings and music, which you can sample at her website.
David Yost — Blue Ranger, Billy
Then: Back in the day, David Yost was the quintessential geek who could also kick your butt and run you over with a triceratops megazord. His character as Billy, the Blue Ranger, stayed for about four seasons, although he slowly moved from a member of the karate-fighting team to the tech guy at the Command Center.
Now: A few years after leaving the show, Yost came out as gay and revealed that it was actually because of bigotry that he left the show so suddenly. “A week before I left the TV show I made a commitment to myself saying, ‘If I get called f***** one more time, I’m walking because I can’t handle it anymore,” he told The Advocate. Since then, he’s turned most of his attention over to the production side of TV, working on shows like ‘Temptation Island’ and ‘Alien Hunter.’
Thuy Trang — Yellow Ranger, Trini
Then: A 2-year-old Thuy Trang and her family fled Vietnam and came to America in response to the fall of Saigon. When she was older, she signed with a talent scout who landed her a bunch of commercial appearances, but it wasn’t until Trang was 18 that she became the Yellow Ranger on TV. Some believe she (along with the Black Ranger) were victims of racism, being that Vietnamese Trang played the Yellow Ranger and African-American Walter Jones played the Black Ranger.
Now: Tragically in 2001 when Trang was only 27, she was the victim of a car accident that claimed her life. The driver of the vehicle she was a passenger in lost control of the wheel, sending both of them over the side of the road. Before this devastating event, Trang’s most notable role besides that from ‘Power Rangers’ was in the movie ‘The Crow: City of Angels.’
Walter Jones — Black Ranger, Zack
Then: Walter Emanuel Jones played the original Black Ranger in ‘Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers.’ He was known as the dancer of the group, which makes sense since he’s also a master of the dance. Just like Austin St. John, however, Jone’s departure from the series was rumored to be a result of pay disputes.
Now: Upon leaving the ‘Power Rangers’ team, Jones began a slew of guest appearances on as many shows from the ’90s you can think of — ‘Family Matters,’ ‘Step by Step,’ ‘Sabrina, the Teenage Witch,’ ‘Talisman,’ ‘Buffy, the Vampire Slayer,’ and way too many others. He’s most recently popped up on the show ‘Prime Suspect,’ where he played — surprise, surprise — a “prime suspect” in the case involving “A Gorgeous Mosaic.”
Barbara Goodson — Rita Repulsa (VOICE)
Then: You’ll know Barbara Goodson as the voice of the evil Rita Repulsa, the very first villain the Power Rangers went up against. (Japanese actress Machiko Soga portrayed Rita onscreen and passed away in 2006.) Her distinct, high-pitched voice made her the ideal bad guy for the show and would become her greatest asset in auditioning for jobs down the road.
Now: When Goodson left ‘Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers,’ she had no intention of slowing down her acting career. You might recognize her voice from past commercials for Pepperidge Farm, T-Mobile, McDonalds or Nation Wide Insurance. She’s also done an incredible amount of voice work with animated shows like ‘Digimon’ and Nickelodeon’s ‘Avatar: The Last Air Bender,’ and the World of Warcraft game to name a few.
Alpha 5 — Richard Steven Horvitz
Then: Richard Horvitz, who voiced the original Alpha 5 robot in ‘Power Rangers,’ got his start in showbiz as a child actor. At 10, he starred onstage in the musical ‘Oliver!’ and in numerous TV commercials. Then at 27, he became the lovable animatronic Command Center assistant who helped guide the band of superhero teens.
Now: Today, Horvitz has a resume that’s too long for most people to read through. Think of a popular kid’s cartoon show from back in the day and he’s probably voiced one of the characters. Some of his most recognized roles include Invader Zim, Billy from Cartoon Network’s ‘The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy’ and the beaver in Nickelodeon’s ‘The Angry Beavers.’ Follow him on Twitter.
Source: http://thefw.com
Dave Bautista to play Drax the Destroyer
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Hey Otakus and Geeks fans, here is some news abouts the cast of Guardians of the Galaxy.
Dave Bautista will play Drax The Destroyer in the upcoming Marvel movie. He certainly has the physique to play the character. He also beat out Isaiah Mustafa, Patrick Wade and Jason Momoa for the part.
Drax has had a bit of a convoluted history. However, his origin is tied in with Thanos who was seen at the end of The Avengers. Thanos killed a human called Arthur Douglas whose spirit was then placed in a powerful new body, Drax the Destroyer, and sent out to kill Thanos. He used to be able to fly and fire cosmic blasts, but the current incarnation of the character has super strenght, resilience and is an incredible fighter.
Guardians of the Galaxy is due out in August 2014.
Naruto Powerful Shippuden Review
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Naruto has returned to handheld in a brand new game "Naruto: Powerful Shippuden" for the Nintendo 3DS. Is this side scroller worth the purchase or should you not take a trip to this world.
Story - The story follows key events from the Naruto Shippuden and the spin off show Rock Lee & His Pals. The story is told through various missions in the game and it's told it a less serious but more comedic tone, and it actually is funny. Relive some key moments from the show from the perspective of Rock Lee or Naruto. The story is told through text still cut-scenes and it does a good job of showing some key elements from the spin off show.
Gameplay -The game is a side scroller with many different elements from other genres of gaming. This game is a beat em up, a fighter, platformer and has RPG elements as well. The game only has one mode and that's Mission Mode. However don't let that discourage you, the mission mode is pretty lengthy and challenging. Once you pick your character either Naruto or Rock Lee you have to a choice of going through some tutorial training or hop right into missions. Missions usually consist of you either doing a time attack challenge of beating enemies at before time runs out, running to a certain location before time runs out, fighting a boss, collecting items or surviving until time runs out. Each mission has a different set of challenges and level of difficulty. For example some missions your character will have to be a certain level or higher if they will succeed in winning the day. If a mission is level 5 your character should be level 5 or better otherwise you won't be able to win the day. The game can be challenging even on the easy level, thankfully the game plays very similar to Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm series with how the structure of one on one fights are. You have your special attack button, your regular attack button and your chakra meter. The chakra meter determines whether or not you will be able to use your special attacks. Every time you use your special attack or super move your chakra will go down. It also serves as a stamina meter as well, this gives a little strategic element on where and how you use your attacks. If the chakra meter is no more your character will need time to regain strength.
In addition to the chakra meter you also have a support system from your allies to aid you in battle. By simply touching the touch screen or using the L trigger you can call an ally that you have set to aid you. Each ally comes with they own special attack or skill. As the missions progress you will find more characters to support you, from there you can choose on who you want on your team. The game provides a lot of elements for you to level up. You can level up your character, special attacks, weapons if they use them, and also level up the strength of your support system. The game is truly in depth of offering a lot to do even with just one mode. The only real complaint I have is sometimes the game might feel repetitive in some missions. However once you get into the game really picks up.
Graphics - The graphics is great. I like the use of the facial expression and the use of the big head of the characters. It gives it a more light hearted feel to the game. The sprite effects and characters stay true to the popular anime. However the 3D is a let down there really wasn't much effort on the 3D except for the text reading. Overall the graphics are great, kid friendly and keeps true to the anime.
Sound - The music is very true to the anime. The background music does it's best to keep you in a ninja type world. The music is catchy, upbeat and you won't hate hearing it. The voice dub might be disappoint to fans of the English dub. There is no English dub in this game at all. Instead you get the Japanese cast with English text. This is not a problem since the Japanese cast does an amazing job with the time they had to lend the voices to the characters.
Replay Value - The game is lengthy enough for you to only go through it once. There are some key moments in missions that you want to relive, however it would be nice to had an online or offline multi-player for us to play on the road.
Final Grade B-/8.0 - Naruto Powerful Shippuden is a good challenging game to take with you on the road. You have two different stories to play, characters to upgrade and the cut scenes are funny. It would have been nice to see the 3D utilize more and add a multi-player mode to give the game more depth, but it's not a game you should pass up on. It's a game you should definitely check out.
Story - The story follows key events from the Naruto Shippuden and the spin off show Rock Lee & His Pals. The story is told through various missions in the game and it's told it a less serious but more comedic tone, and it actually is funny. Relive some key moments from the show from the perspective of Rock Lee or Naruto. The story is told through text still cut-scenes and it does a good job of showing some key elements from the spin off show.
Gameplay -The game is a side scroller with many different elements from other genres of gaming. This game is a beat em up, a fighter, platformer and has RPG elements as well. The game only has one mode and that's Mission Mode. However don't let that discourage you, the mission mode is pretty lengthy and challenging. Once you pick your character either Naruto or Rock Lee you have to a choice of going through some tutorial training or hop right into missions. Missions usually consist of you either doing a time attack challenge of beating enemies at before time runs out, running to a certain location before time runs out, fighting a boss, collecting items or surviving until time runs out. Each mission has a different set of challenges and level of difficulty. For example some missions your character will have to be a certain level or higher if they will succeed in winning the day. If a mission is level 5 your character should be level 5 or better otherwise you won't be able to win the day. The game can be challenging even on the easy level, thankfully the game plays very similar to Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm series with how the structure of one on one fights are. You have your special attack button, your regular attack button and your chakra meter. The chakra meter determines whether or not you will be able to use your special attacks. Every time you use your special attack or super move your chakra will go down. It also serves as a stamina meter as well, this gives a little strategic element on where and how you use your attacks. If the chakra meter is no more your character will need time to regain strength.
In addition to the chakra meter you also have a support system from your allies to aid you in battle. By simply touching the touch screen or using the L trigger you can call an ally that you have set to aid you. Each ally comes with they own special attack or skill. As the missions progress you will find more characters to support you, from there you can choose on who you want on your team. The game provides a lot of elements for you to level up. You can level up your character, special attacks, weapons if they use them, and also level up the strength of your support system. The game is truly in depth of offering a lot to do even with just one mode. The only real complaint I have is sometimes the game might feel repetitive in some missions. However once you get into the game really picks up.
Graphics - The graphics is great. I like the use of the facial expression and the use of the big head of the characters. It gives it a more light hearted feel to the game. The sprite effects and characters stay true to the popular anime. However the 3D is a let down there really wasn't much effort on the 3D except for the text reading. Overall the graphics are great, kid friendly and keeps true to the anime.
Sound - The music is very true to the anime. The background music does it's best to keep you in a ninja type world. The music is catchy, upbeat and you won't hate hearing it. The voice dub might be disappoint to fans of the English dub. There is no English dub in this game at all. Instead you get the Japanese cast with English text. This is not a problem since the Japanese cast does an amazing job with the time they had to lend the voices to the characters.
Replay Value - The game is lengthy enough for you to only go through it once. There are some key moments in missions that you want to relive, however it would be nice to had an online or offline multi-player for us to play on the road.
Final Grade B-/8.0 - Naruto Powerful Shippuden is a good challenging game to take with you on the road. You have two different stories to play, characters to upgrade and the cut scenes are funny. It would have been nice to see the 3D utilize more and add a multi-player mode to give the game more depth, but it's not a game you should pass up on. It's a game you should definitely check out.
