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ladyoflorien) wrote2008-08-04 01:02 pm
Goodies post?
It's been a while since I've done one of these. Not for lack of effort or anything. I have saved goodies posts from February--FEBRUARY!--that, honestly, I'll probably post anyway for hilarity reasons. Also, just so I have notes in my journal about what happened when. Heh. Outdated news for the win, guys.
Hopefully these aren't TOO outdated(we'll ignore the fact I meant to post these a week and a half ago)...
Joss Whedon/Dr. Horrible
Guys, I want you to look closely at this screencap. No, not at the hilariously wonderful Neil Patrick Harris. Over in the window, all the way to the left. What do you see?
me: ZOMG POT SERENITY!!!
bria: LMFAO
bria: that's GOT to be the funniest setence EVER
me: lol!
me: that the most awesome hidden image Joss has put in one of his projects yet
Fan Videos: Dr. Horrible: The Early Years - Episode 1 and Episode 2. This kid is adorable.
More Dr. Horrible icons. I imagine these little suckers are all over the place now, but these ones were prettiful. I gives them special props. Also, there are five pages of them. So, keep yourselves busy. ;)
Also, the Captain Hammer comic rocks my socks. Seriously. While you're there, check out Sugar Shock too. ♥'s Joss.
Have any of you come to know the love of Patrick Rothfuss? If not, you must commence with reading his blog forthwith! The man, a fantasy fiction writer, is also one of the most hilarious personages I've come across in my internet meanderings. His blog is one of my few happy places. And he recently posted a review/reaction for Dr. Horrible. Originally taken from here:
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Do Not Bounce.
So, I can't imagine my life without Dr. Horrible. I'm dimly aware of doing things prior to watching it. I wrote a book, learned to walk, lost my virginity, etc etc. Silly things. Trivial things.
Joss Whedon. I don't think there's even a word for what I feel for him.
There's awe, that's a given, plus a vasty respect. Then those two emotions are tangled up with an odd, primal terror. I know that sounds odd, but that's the only way I can describe it. He terrifies me. It's the same fear a caveman would feel when confronted with, say, Opimus Prime. It's the terror that drove people to burn witches at the stake. Why? Well, because they can do things. They have preternatural abilities that freak us out right down to the marrow of our bones.
So. You take that knot of molten awe, respect, and holy terror, wrap it up in a fluffy blanket of love, then sprinkle it lightly with toasted coconut. That's how I feel about Joss Whedon. Is there a word for that? If not, we need one.
Were I not Pat, I would be Diogenes. Were I neither of those, I would be Joss Whedon.
But I'm not. I can't be Dr. Horrible either. Is it wrong that I want to dress up like him? Where can I get a lab-coat like that?
I think that there might be something wrong with me....
By tomorrow I'm guessing I will have settled down a little. But right now I'm thinking I might want to do a video blog or two. But honestly, I don't know if that's a good idea, I am many things, but I'm no Neil Patrick Harris.
What about you guys? Would any of you be interested in seeing a video blog?
pat
Also, Patrick Rothfuss Interviews Felicia Day Okay. I have to ask. Is Joss Whedon as cool as I think he is? Yes, he's worthy of every kind of crush you could develop, I hate to say it. He's one of the most creative people I've ever met and he has a good and true heart. A real gentleman and a pleasure to be around.
Epic Fu interview with Jed, Maurissa, and Zack. Pretty short little interview, in which they talk about a most awesome contest I fully intend on entering, if I can ever find the alleged information they promised would be on the alleged website...
And for those without iTunes, you can still watch the whole thing here. Don't worry, totally on the up-and-up. Joss gets props.
Oh, also?![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
jedi_bria is writing Dr. Horrible fanfic. I heart this woman with all my soul.
bria: actually I can see Billah [as in Billy Boyd] playing Dr. Horrible and doing a good job of it
me: brb need food
me: LOL he totally TOTALLY could!!!!
bria: although I think Dom is more the Dr. Horrible type
me: no no no, Billy definitely
me: Dom would have to be a different kind of villain
me: Billy's arch nemesis, but not because he's a good guy, just because he's competition ;)
bria: can't uyou see them, "let's do Dr. Horrible" and them arguing ofver who would be Billy
bria: Dom would want it becaus ehe's more snarky then Billy would point out that he's already a Billy and thus should have a part... besides Billy can sing better than dom
bria: and can you see thim trying to talk elijah into wearing a red wig
bria: and when Elijah refused he's show up as Captain Hammer
bria: then someone calling up Miranda to see what she's up to because they need a redhead
bria: and Viggo would be Bad Horse... or rather one of Bad horse's hencement, walking around actually WITH bad horse
me: nom nom nom *scrolls up to see what I missed*
me: LOL
me: I like this little reenactment we've envisioned ;)
bria: *Billah, dressed as Dr. Horrible is waiting for Dom* Dom walks in also dressed as Dr. Horrible, "I'm ready." "No you're not. I'M Dr. Horrible." Billy apused, I have a Phd in Horriblness" "But I'm snarkier than you, and of the two of us the one most likely to build a trans-matter ray that won't work." Dom argued. "But my name's really Billy and I can sing."
me: ROTFLMFAO!!!
me: "And of the two of us the one most likely to build a transmatter ray that won't work!"???????
me: AHAHA BECAUSE BILLY COULD PROBABLY ACTUALLY SUCCESSFULLY BUILD IT AHAHAHA
bria: yep! :D =))
Movies
Sony May Infect With "Venom". Oh no. Oh no oh no oh no. Oh god NO. *facepalms*
Let me preface this by saying I have not seen The Dark Knight, nor do I have any intention whatsoever of seeing The Dark Knight, so these thoughts are completely and utterly biased. Also, going behind a cut tag for those who are easily offended. "The Dark Knight, director Christopher Nolan's follow-up to Batman Begins, paints a picture of an even more menacing, crime-ridden Gotham City. The untimely passing of actor Heath Ledger, whose portrayal of The Joker is already garnering posthumous Oscar buzz, has brought even more attention to one of the summer's most anticipated films." I swear by my pretty floral bonnet, if Heath Ledger wins an Oscar I am personally going to LA and killing every member of the committee responsible for choosing the Oscar winners. Because, would Heath Ledger's Joker have garnered Oscar buzz had he not died? I'd put down a hundred dollars saying it would not, I don't care how "creepifying" he was. ALSO? ALSO?! THERE ARE JOKER-SUE FANFICS?!
Crystal: -- there are Joker Sues.
Me: ...
Crystal: I KNOW.
Me: what does that even MEAN?
Crystal: These women are apparently popping up in fic.
Crystal: Who can —
Crystal: wait for it
Crystal: — change him.
Me: zomg
Crystal: His one twue wuv.
Me: THIS IS WHY I WAS AGAINST HEATH LEDGER AS JOKER!
Crystal: And then he's all hearts and sunshine and flowers.
Crystal: *DIES*
ZOMG PEOPLE. ZO. EM. GEE. But I'm totally serious: this is precisely why I was against Heath Ledger taking on Joker. Well, that, and YOU DO NOT MESS WITH JACK NICHOLSON, BITCHES.
(No offense to Heath Ledger whatsoever, as I adored the actor himself in most every movie he was in. I'm just a hardcore Batman comic book fan and... well... yeah. Also, I hate how the Oscars work. It's not fair.)
This sounds like an amazing movie. Why haven't I seen it in theaters or advertised??
"Cinematic Titanic: The Oozing Skull" is AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD at the low, Steve Jobsian price of $9.99! I STILL NEED TO SEE THIS! Also, I pulled this from the CT Newsletter:
Speaking of our intentions, many of you may be saying to yourself: "That's great, I can download the first episode - now how about some MORE EPISODES, you lazy bums!?" Well, here's the deal: due to the disruption of the 100-day writer's strike, Hollywood has been in catch-up mode for the last couple of months making it impossible for us to secure a soundstage to shoot on at a rate we could afford. No one wanted to rent us a stage for a week when there were others in line wanting it for several weeks at a time...until NOW. We have officially secured a stage for the second week of May, at which time we will be shooting the next THREE EPISODES of CT! That means starting in June, we can all start to enjoy the regular release schedule we all hoped to achieve for CT. The positive response from people over "The Oozing Skull" combined with the amount of fun we've had working with each other made it a no-brainer for us to continue (no-brainers are the decisions we make best around here).
So, on that note, I'm pleased to say the second episode: Cinematic Titanic's DOOMSDAY MACHINE is now on sale! Visit the new store HERE to get the DVD, or download it here. In the words of J. Elvis Weinstein, "Please buy the new episode. You won't regret it (unless you hate fun)." ;)
As you may have heard, Cinematic Titanic is planning on settling into a delivery schedule of a new show every six weeks or so. The next installment, "The Wasp Woman," will be available AUGUST 7th.
Also from the Cinematic Titanic newsletter: "This week we're shooting interviews for the much-anticipated Mystery Science Theater 20th anniversary box set. The producers at "Shout Factory" asked us to come to the shoot, "camera ready" and dressed as "we'd want our children and grandchildren to see us". So, I'm curious, how exactly do you pick out an outfit for something like that? And this weekend, Trace, Josh, Frank, Mary Jo and I will be traveling to San Diego to attend Comic-con on and do a special panel celebrating the 20th anniversary of MST3K. Which is also being taped for the 20th anniversary box set. It's going to feel like Christmas in July! I can't wait to watch Trace and Frank walk through the dealer's room together and cause some major MSTie frenzy!" I'm TOTALLY excited about this box set!!!!
Robert Downey, Jr. Steps Up for Sherlock. Aw man. Not pleased!
Ho jeeze... am I the only one who didn't know they were making a new Green Hornet movie with Seth Rogen? Funnyman Seth Rogen is working on the screenplay for the upcoming adaptation of The Green Hornet. In addition to penning the script, Rogen will also star as millionaire publishing magnate Brit Reid and his alter ego, the crime-busting Green Hornet. Columbia Pictures plans to release the film on June 25, 2010,which is exactly two years from today. No word yet as to who will play the Green Hornet's sidekick Kato, previously played by martial arts star Bruce Lee in the 1960s television series. Rogen has expressed interest in having Stephen Chow take the role. Rogen will also serve as the film's executive producer. Taken from here.
For all lovers of National Treasure (of which there should be MANY): Are you planning another National Treasure now? We are planning it. Whether we make it or not is tricky. We will make it if we feel we're not going to embarrass ourselves by making it, which means we think we've come up with a great story and somewhere for the characters to go. Taken from here. I hope they make more [good] ones. I deeply enjoy the National Treasure franchise.
OH NO. Tom Cruise a "Top Gun" Again? *HEADDESK*
Futurama
Interview: Futurama's David X. Cohen. There are some periodic flashbacks that explain a little more about things that happened [in the] first [film]. There'll be a couple instances of that in Bender's Game [due out this fall]. We explain the back story a little bit more of Nibbler and of the Professor and there will be a few explanations of things that happened. The attempt is made, at least, and I hope we pulled it off to do those things in such a way that if you didn't see them the first time, it'll just be a bonus for those people who say, "A-ha! That explains why..." WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Now all I need is to see The Beast With a Billion Backs. *headdesk*
Random
Tiny Ninja Theater presents: Macbeth. This is the answer. The question is "what is the most awesome thing ever?!"
Hopefully these aren't TOO outdated
Joss Whedon/Dr. Horrible
Guys, I want you to look closely at this screencap. No, not at the hilariously wonderful Neil Patrick Harris. Over in the window, all the way to the left. What do you see?
me: ZOMG POT SERENITY!!!
bria: LMFAO
bria: that's GOT to be the funniest setence EVER
me: lol!
me: that the most awesome hidden image Joss has put in one of his projects yet
Fan Videos: Dr. Horrible: The Early Years - Episode 1 and Episode 2. This kid is adorable.
More Dr. Horrible icons. I imagine these little suckers are all over the place now, but these ones were prettiful. I gives them special props. Also, there are five pages of them. So, keep yourselves busy. ;)
Also, the Captain Hammer comic rocks my socks. Seriously. While you're there, check out Sugar Shock too. ♥'s Joss.
Have any of you come to know the love of Patrick Rothfuss? If not, you must commence with reading his blog forthwith! The man, a fantasy fiction writer, is also one of the most hilarious personages I've come across in my internet meanderings. His blog is one of my few happy places. And he recently posted a review/reaction for Dr. Horrible. Originally taken from here:
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Do Not Bounce.
So, I can't imagine my life without Dr. Horrible. I'm dimly aware of doing things prior to watching it. I wrote a book, learned to walk, lost my virginity, etc etc. Silly things. Trivial things.
Joss Whedon. I don't think there's even a word for what I feel for him.
There's awe, that's a given, plus a vasty respect. Then those two emotions are tangled up with an odd, primal terror. I know that sounds odd, but that's the only way I can describe it. He terrifies me. It's the same fear a caveman would feel when confronted with, say, Opimus Prime. It's the terror that drove people to burn witches at the stake. Why? Well, because they can do things. They have preternatural abilities that freak us out right down to the marrow of our bones.
So. You take that knot of molten awe, respect, and holy terror, wrap it up in a fluffy blanket of love, then sprinkle it lightly with toasted coconut. That's how I feel about Joss Whedon. Is there a word for that? If not, we need one.
Were I not Pat, I would be Diogenes. Were I neither of those, I would be Joss Whedon.
But I'm not. I can't be Dr. Horrible either. Is it wrong that I want to dress up like him? Where can I get a lab-coat like that?
I think that there might be something wrong with me....
By tomorrow I'm guessing I will have settled down a little. But right now I'm thinking I might want to do a video blog or two. But honestly, I don't know if that's a good idea, I am many things, but I'm no Neil Patrick Harris.
What about you guys? Would any of you be interested in seeing a video blog?
pat
Also, Patrick Rothfuss Interviews Felicia Day Okay. I have to ask. Is Joss Whedon as cool as I think he is? Yes, he's worthy of every kind of crush you could develop, I hate to say it. He's one of the most creative people I've ever met and he has a good and true heart. A real gentleman and a pleasure to be around.
Epic Fu interview with Jed, Maurissa, and Zack. Pretty short little interview, in which they talk about a most awesome contest I fully intend on entering, if I can ever find the alleged information they promised would be on the alleged website...
And for those without iTunes, you can still watch the whole thing here. Don't worry, totally on the up-and-up. Joss gets props.
Oh, also?
jedi_bria is writing Dr. Horrible fanfic. I heart this woman with all my soul.bria: actually I can see Billah [as in Billy Boyd] playing Dr. Horrible and doing a good job of it
me: brb need food
me: LOL he totally TOTALLY could!!!!
bria: although I think Dom is more the Dr. Horrible type
me: no no no, Billy definitely
me: Dom would have to be a different kind of villain
me: Billy's arch nemesis, but not because he's a good guy, just because he's competition ;)
bria: can't uyou see them, "let's do Dr. Horrible" and them arguing ofver who would be Billy
bria: Dom would want it becaus ehe's more snarky then Billy would point out that he's already a Billy and thus should have a part... besides Billy can sing better than dom
bria: and can you see thim trying to talk elijah into wearing a red wig
bria: and when Elijah refused he's show up as Captain Hammer
bria: then someone calling up Miranda to see what she's up to because they need a redhead
bria: and Viggo would be Bad Horse... or rather one of Bad horse's hencement, walking around actually WITH bad horse
me: nom nom nom *scrolls up to see what I missed*
me: LOL
me: I like this little reenactment we've envisioned ;)
bria: *Billah, dressed as Dr. Horrible is waiting for Dom* Dom walks in also dressed as Dr. Horrible, "I'm ready." "No you're not. I'M Dr. Horrible." Billy apused, I have a Phd in Horriblness" "But I'm snarkier than you, and of the two of us the one most likely to build a trans-matter ray that won't work." Dom argued. "But my name's really Billy and I can sing."
me: ROTFLMFAO!!!
me: "And of the two of us the one most likely to build a transmatter ray that won't work!"???????
me: AHAHA BECAUSE BILLY COULD PROBABLY ACTUALLY SUCCESSFULLY BUILD IT AHAHAHA
bria: yep! :D =))
Movies
Sony May Infect With "Venom". Oh no. Oh no oh no oh no. Oh god NO. *facepalms*
Let me preface this by saying I have not seen The Dark Knight, nor do I have any intention whatsoever of seeing The Dark Knight, so these thoughts are completely and utterly biased. Also, going behind a cut tag for those who are easily offended. "The Dark Knight, director Christopher Nolan's follow-up to Batman Begins, paints a picture of an even more menacing, crime-ridden Gotham City. The untimely passing of actor Heath Ledger, whose portrayal of The Joker is already garnering posthumous Oscar buzz, has brought even more attention to one of the summer's most anticipated films." I swear by my pretty floral bonnet, if Heath Ledger wins an Oscar I am personally going to LA and killing every member of the committee responsible for choosing the Oscar winners. Because, would Heath Ledger's Joker have garnered Oscar buzz had he not died? I'd put down a hundred dollars saying it would not, I don't care how "creepifying" he was. ALSO? ALSO?! THERE ARE JOKER-SUE FANFICS?!
Crystal: -- there are Joker Sues.
Me: ...
Crystal: I KNOW.
Me: what does that even MEAN?
Crystal: These women are apparently popping up in fic.
Crystal: Who can —
Crystal: wait for it
Crystal: — change him.
Me: zomg
Crystal: His one twue wuv.
Me: THIS IS WHY I WAS AGAINST HEATH LEDGER AS JOKER!
Crystal: And then he's all hearts and sunshine and flowers.
Crystal: *DIES*
ZOMG PEOPLE. ZO. EM. GEE. But I'm totally serious: this is precisely why I was against Heath Ledger taking on Joker. Well, that, and YOU DO NOT MESS WITH JACK NICHOLSON, BITCHES.
(No offense to Heath Ledger whatsoever, as I adored the actor himself in most every movie he was in. I'm just a hardcore Batman comic book fan and... well... yeah. Also, I hate how the Oscars work. It's not fair.)
This sounds like an amazing movie. Why haven't I seen it in theaters or advertised??
"Cinematic Titanic: The Oozing Skull" is AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD at the low, Steve Jobsian price of $9.99! I STILL NEED TO SEE THIS! Also, I pulled this from the CT Newsletter:
Speaking of our intentions, many of you may be saying to yourself: "That's great, I can download the first episode - now how about some MORE EPISODES, you lazy bums!?" Well, here's the deal: due to the disruption of the 100-day writer's strike, Hollywood has been in catch-up mode for the last couple of months making it impossible for us to secure a soundstage to shoot on at a rate we could afford. No one wanted to rent us a stage for a week when there were others in line wanting it for several weeks at a time...until NOW. We have officially secured a stage for the second week of May, at which time we will be shooting the next THREE EPISODES of CT! That means starting in June, we can all start to enjoy the regular release schedule we all hoped to achieve for CT. The positive response from people over "The Oozing Skull" combined with the amount of fun we've had working with each other made it a no-brainer for us to continue (no-brainers are the decisions we make best around here).
So, on that note, I'm pleased to say the second episode: Cinematic Titanic's DOOMSDAY MACHINE is now on sale! Visit the new store HERE to get the DVD, or download it here. In the words of J. Elvis Weinstein, "Please buy the new episode. You won't regret it (unless you hate fun)." ;)
As you may have heard, Cinematic Titanic is planning on settling into a delivery schedule of a new show every six weeks or so. The next installment, "The Wasp Woman," will be available AUGUST 7th.
Also from the Cinematic Titanic newsletter: "This week we're shooting interviews for the much-anticipated Mystery Science Theater 20th anniversary box set. The producers at "Shout Factory" asked us to come to the shoot, "camera ready" and dressed as "we'd want our children and grandchildren to see us". So, I'm curious, how exactly do you pick out an outfit for something like that? And this weekend, Trace, Josh, Frank, Mary Jo and I will be traveling to San Diego to attend Comic-con on and do a special panel celebrating the 20th anniversary of MST3K. Which is also being taped for the 20th anniversary box set. It's going to feel like Christmas in July! I can't wait to watch Trace and Frank walk through the dealer's room together and cause some major MSTie frenzy!" I'm TOTALLY excited about this box set!!!!
Robert Downey, Jr. Steps Up for Sherlock. Aw man. Not pleased!
Ho jeeze... am I the only one who didn't know they were making a new Green Hornet movie with Seth Rogen? Funnyman Seth Rogen is working on the screenplay for the upcoming adaptation of The Green Hornet. In addition to penning the script, Rogen will also star as millionaire publishing magnate Brit Reid and his alter ego, the crime-busting Green Hornet. Columbia Pictures plans to release the film on June 25, 2010,
For all lovers of National Treasure (of which there should be MANY): Are you planning another National Treasure now? We are planning it. Whether we make it or not is tricky. We will make it if we feel we're not going to embarrass ourselves by making it, which means we think we've come up with a great story and somewhere for the characters to go. Taken from here. I hope they make more [good] ones. I deeply enjoy the National Treasure franchise.
OH NO. Tom Cruise a "Top Gun" Again? *HEADDESK*
Futurama
Interview: Futurama's David X. Cohen. There are some periodic flashbacks that explain a little more about things that happened [in the] first [film]. There'll be a couple instances of that in Bender's Game [due out this fall]. We explain the back story a little bit more of Nibbler and of the Professor and there will be a few explanations of things that happened. The attempt is made, at least, and I hope we pulled it off to do those things in such a way that if you didn't see them the first time, it'll just be a bonus for those people who say, "A-ha! That explains why..." WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Now all I need is to see The Beast With a Billion Backs. *headdesk*
Random
Tiny Ninja Theater presents: Macbeth. This is the answer. The question is "what is the most awesome thing ever?!"
MUHAHAHAHAHAHA The world is a mess and I just need to rule it!
AHEM!
Anyway...
WAIT! BRAINSTORM! Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
We now interrupt your regulary scheduled comment with a plan to TAKE OVER THE WORLD!!!!!
I just got a mental image of a Dr. Horrible video set to "Pinky and the Brain" ... only I'm thinking Dr. Horrible should be Brain and Billy be Pinky. But it would be funnier if Captain Hammer was Pinky. LMFAO Start the video with the link "the world is a mess and I just need to rule it." And then go into the song.
Okay, back before the world domination plan started I was saying something....
OH YEAH! I am geeking out on the fact that I got you squeeing over Patrick Rothfuss. This has GOT to be a first. Either we both discover something simutaniouslly or you discover it and pass it on to me. But I think this is the first time in recorded history that I passed something onto you! But the fact you quoted him in you lj makes me all squishy inside.
JACK! I swear if you try to catch me sleeping naked again I WILL shoot you!
I think I've made this comment long enough and have given you some things to think about.
...but don't listen to me, I broke a mirror today.
Re: MUHAHAHAHAHAHA The world is a mess and I just need to rule it!
Speaking of Pinky & the Brain, remind me I've had something to show you for a month now that I've neglected to...
Dude, I've been squeeing over Patrick Rothfuss for YEARS now. Ever since you first linked me to that blog entry where he talked about going through airport security with Chinese throwing stars in his backpack. Remember? But yeah, thank you for that. ;)
JACK! I swear if you try to catch me sleeping naked again I WILL shoot you!