tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73915204801279661762024-03-28T23:29:33.486-04:00A GEEK DADDYA GEEK DADDY: Sharing a dad's adventures in parenting plus enjoying the geeky side of lifeGeekDad248http://www.blogger.com/profile/13690488571616013402noreply@blogger.comBlogger2583125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391520480127966176.post-91546131925714370732024-03-23T17:22:00.003-04:002024-03-23T17:33:53.052-04:00GHOSTBUSTERS FROZEN EMPIRE MOVIE REVIEW<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpgQurDPFmJtiStUcAz05CSWphQmW7JOaQQlk3PNHaKZqYjKnjyUMlBpGZL460TbCe4If6zNNBst6wNwfC9d-OhzXkHKc2hZhtPwYrAa6kukZo1NvXZBVbp9AMac9aOxa7wWNx58k5NTR305PWvC-e-Tkhv9Oy8RV9-w8KB7pxFhJiCsAvXz_9dSiB80/s2220/ghostbusters%20frozen%20empire.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="2220" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpgQurDPFmJtiStUcAz05CSWphQmW7JOaQQlk3PNHaKZqYjKnjyUMlBpGZL460TbCe4If6zNNBst6wNwfC9d-OhzXkHKc2hZhtPwYrAa6kukZo1NvXZBVbp9AMac9aOxa7wWNx58k5NTR305PWvC-e-Tkhv9Oy8RV9-w8KB7pxFhJiCsAvXz_9dSiB80/w640-h202/ghostbusters%20frozen%20empire.jpg" width="465" /></a></div><br />Thank you <a href="https://www.sonypictures.com/">Sony Pictures</a> for inviting me to the Detroit premiere of GHOSTBUSTER: FROZEN EMPIRE that was held at <a href="https://www.emagine-entertainment.com/theatres/emagine-royal-oak/">Emagine Theatres</a>' Royal Oak, Michigan location. The Ghostbusters franchise celebrates forty years of busting ghosts with a new sequel to the hit summer flick of 1984 that started it all...the <a href="https://amzn.to/3TxxC95">original GHOSTBUSTERS movie</a>. GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE is rated <a href="https://www.filmratings.com/"><b>PG-13</b></a> for supernatural action/violence, language and suggestive references by the <a href="https://www.filmratings.com/">Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)</a> though from this dad's perspective I didn't see anything particularly troubling that would be prohibitive of younger viewers who aren't inclined to having nightmares about ghosts from seeing it. <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eGExMbhTY28?si=cSokQAoJDA9KeWBv" title="YouTube video player" width="500"></iframe></p><p><b><a href="https://amzn.to/4a8s9wI">GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE</a></b> returns the franchise to New York City after its cross country road trip to Oklahoma in the last movie. To honor the legacy of Egon Spengler and reward his daughter and grandkids for their contributions in foiling a new plot by Gozer the Gozerian to unleash anarchy, Winston Zeddemore bankrolls Spengler's daughter Callie (Carrie Coon) and her two children Trevor (Finn Wolfhard) and Phoebe (Mckenna Grace) to reinitiate the Ghostbusters business in New York City. They bring along with them the kids former science teacher and Callie's current love interest, Gary Grooberson (Paul Rudd) as part of the Spengler family making up the new Ghostbusters team.</p><p>The movie begins with a haunting flashback scene and a fun, energetic ghost chase that highlight why this franchise can captivate you and has developed such a fanatic following with cosplayers and fan clubs around the world. Starting off the film with the Ghostbusters return to New York City and the campy tone of the original movies shows why this franchise is beloved by so many people forty years after the original movie debuted. I was GEEKED as the movie rolled through its first scenes that this might be the best Ghostbusters movie yet.</p><p>Yet then the movie's pace began to freeze like the victim's of the ghostly menace emerging to threaten the Big Apple. A big part of the movie begins to focus on a teen angst side plot involving Phoebe that while played well by Grace just is to be honest is awkward and awful dragging down the energy of the movie and really just was not very enjoyable to watch. Additionally, a lot of the one-liners and physical comedy that makes Ghostbusters entertaining were falling flat in this movie not causing me to chuckle while it was obvious that was the intent of the Director. The slow pacing along with a lack of ghost busting action scenes and moments that generated enthusiasm for the movie by the audience laughing out loud together put a damper on the film for me.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje34nzsJNF-0stvW_07kGZ8jbEp-4AlP6Wpu27MxroKC08ELB_-u7w4BedR4wVOeaxkIaHrrfqmD9DuOXm8O3z8Hdmp2Y7bUF0pO6cNe6lHnlYDLS9wJTBBujc0hC3VYOiXQk9GCGVDAG_xgzOEHidWzXRr2wUcYfmtZr_UcodgyoovRD3GprW7omJISg/s2201/20240319_192007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1651" data-original-width="2201" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje34nzsJNF-0stvW_07kGZ8jbEp-4AlP6Wpu27MxroKC08ELB_-u7w4BedR4wVOeaxkIaHrrfqmD9DuOXm8O3z8Hdmp2Y7bUF0pO6cNe6lHnlYDLS9wJTBBujc0hC3VYOiXQk9GCGVDAG_xgzOEHidWzXRr2wUcYfmtZr_UcodgyoovRD3GprW7omJISg/w640-h480/20240319_192007.jpg" width="465" /></a></div><br />I really enjoyed <a href="https://amzn.to/43zrguO">GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE</a> but one criticism was that it lacked a character with the appeal of Rick Moranis' Louis Tully. GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE attempts to address that with the inclusion of comedian Kumail Nanjiani who takes on a similar, though more heroic role, as Louis Tully. While I give credit to Nanjiani for having some nice moments in the movie, overall his role in the movie falls flat contributing to a lack of positive energy in the vibe of the film. I see what the film's producers were trying to accomplish with Nanjiani's casting and character but unfortunately in my opinion they whiffed in the effort.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwjzkFQ00zXSAqJl4-4ffCS4Q_rEze1MUh5V46f-8M1hUk8HTADfukbYJorTURGht-6_vREmONeLTjoIeqcYo-RPhN5uDljJ6Lms1Dd3q4hoHsoC9YmdBvQAJ0pEXsSMduQ0P7D7J2HtZtV7GqGCr4BZ-oD68-CogsCtfTixMETnRyxx4P_W1xkcP0OR0/s1200/Frozen-Empire-review.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="673" data-original-width="1200" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwjzkFQ00zXSAqJl4-4ffCS4Q_rEze1MUh5V46f-8M1hUk8HTADfukbYJorTURGht-6_vREmONeLTjoIeqcYo-RPhN5uDljJ6Lms1Dd3q4hoHsoC9YmdBvQAJ0pEXsSMduQ0P7D7J2HtZtV7GqGCr4BZ-oD68-CogsCtfTixMETnRyxx4P_W1xkcP0OR0/w640-h358/Frozen-Empire-review.jpg" width="465" /></a></div><br />The film also brought back two popular characters from GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE for some continuity between the movies, Lucky (Celeste O'Connor) and Podcast (Logan Kim). Lucky's role is puzzling because she has an important leadership role in a new paranormal research center Winston has created to support the new Ghostbusters' operations but states she is in town just for a "summer internship." Lucky also was a love interest of Trevor Spengler in the last movie but there is no connection between the characters, not event as friends of colleagues, in this film. Podcast has run away from home pretending to be at Space Camp so he can live with Ray Stantz (Dan Aykroyd) over the summer to learn more about paranormal investigating. Aykroyd and Kim have some nice scenes together but it lacks the same impressive chemistry the Podcast actor had with Phoebe Spengler in Afterlife which is a detraction instead of an improvement from the previous film.<p></p><p>The film adds two shining performances in engineer James Acaster (Lars Pinfield) who plays a believable science geek and scheming specter Melody (Emily Alyn Lind) who provides a nice performance for a poorly scripted role. GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE also brings back a key adversary from the original 1984 film, Environmental Protection Agency investigator Walter Peck (William Atherton) who is now Mayor of New York. Atherton's character remains as unlikeable as ever and just as much as a thorn in the side of the Ghostbusters.</p><p>There are some nice nostalgic moments in GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE including returning to the original Ghostbusters firehouse headquarters and the library featured in the first movie. There are also some nice cameos including super geek Patton Oswalt and Slimer the ghost. I have to admit the Slimer scenes are great!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhuUP8Re81RFzqw9m-kaQw6dx3pEWoH29BXxdxXSifsnKyJW_qdZO3pkuofIAa1OKCqLl4VQqFd7CN6OLCUhdIroh5au9ORL-j9XfhG9sHlWt1OwBcPZRtFs6yI4OZAxvuw1TKBc3kV3U0JIrXi5k4sylWCL3wu4emckjbCcR2VGW56aPEQp3g9YhTLJ4/s1200/slimer-new-shot.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="910" data-original-width="1200" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhuUP8Re81RFzqw9m-kaQw6dx3pEWoH29BXxdxXSifsnKyJW_qdZO3pkuofIAa1OKCqLl4VQqFd7CN6OLCUhdIroh5au9ORL-j9XfhG9sHlWt1OwBcPZRtFs6yI4OZAxvuw1TKBc3kV3U0JIrXi5k4sylWCL3wu4emckjbCcR2VGW56aPEQp3g9YhTLJ4/w640-h486/slimer-new-shot.jpg" width="465" /></a></div><br />Of course, the remaining living Ghostbusters, Ray, Winston and Venkman (Bill Murray) along with their assistant Janine Melnitz (Annie Potts) suit up to help save the day. The big climatic battle scene that brings together the new and old Ghostbusters isn't overly dramatic which is disappointing with Ray, Melnitz, Venkman and Winston more being there to be in the moment than contributing to overcoming the movie's primary threat. Yet, seeing the four of them suited up with proton packs is a nostalgic treat for any Ghostbusters fan. <p></p><p>GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE also brings back the popular miniature Stay Puft marshmallow men from the last movie. They engage in similar hijinks as in Afterlife. They also are featured in a mid-credits post-movie scene. So, don't run out of the theater as the credits roll though you don't need to stay for the entire scroll through them. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeKzXjZQJsv7jTc_alTTikMLmjHN04oSHLa3R6_PeNOCylEDbWOqTS7b4EC1CaPnFXqHZBD5ChWOuE1a5-9fhj68Zvnx1e5GhaiRpYtXp6YaeDEjymYWcAXqjoKJtJyXGszQROLPOQ1NLpqc2YFKOqGOV0un0s5ZJbi_xAHFU4fPYciuDkNzI6xvAVIuk/s1251/baby%20staypift.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="617" data-original-width="1251" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeKzXjZQJsv7jTc_alTTikMLmjHN04oSHLa3R6_PeNOCylEDbWOqTS7b4EC1CaPnFXqHZBD5ChWOuE1a5-9fhj68Zvnx1e5GhaiRpYtXp6YaeDEjymYWcAXqjoKJtJyXGszQROLPOQ1NLpqc2YFKOqGOV0un0s5ZJbi_xAHFU4fPYciuDkNzI6xvAVIuk/w640-h316/baby%20staypift.jpg" width="465" /></a></div><br />All in all if you are a diehard Ghostbusters fan this is a must-see at a theater on the big screen. For casual fans it can be a pass though I did find it entertaining enough to recommend having you pick it up on <a href="https://amzn.to/4a8s9wI">4K Ultra HD</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/3Vy3UDS">Blu-ray</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/3VwX6X8">DVD</a> or Digital for a family move night when it eventually is released on home video. You can preorder the <a href="https://amzn.to/3Vy3UDS">home entertainment release</a> now on <a href="https://amzn.to/4a8s9wI">Amazon.com</a>. GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE gets a three out of five star Geek Daddy review. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVEGY4n_876HrPusH2qd-l6bTnopKsp-ckBOEVDILwg20Ql63Hf_I6Mny0hjZbTkAV4MSD_pBnONWyA27hvEW_9_E49ewcpkjGArzjYgcCxv1I7BXhBOfMUndOJhy216nPdlquE_RaVlTHBicRjAKkG6tS2HT7XT1pbLuyA_7taMxYnGOwkkfd0pOZcko/s2142/20240319_211518(0).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2142" data-original-width="1607" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVEGY4n_876HrPusH2qd-l6bTnopKsp-ckBOEVDILwg20Ql63Hf_I6Mny0hjZbTkAV4MSD_pBnONWyA27hvEW_9_E49ewcpkjGArzjYgcCxv1I7BXhBOfMUndOJhy216nPdlquE_RaVlTHBicRjAKkG6tS2HT7XT1pbLuyA_7taMxYnGOwkkfd0pOZcko/w480-h640/20240319_211518(0).jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />This post has <a href="https://amzn.to/4a8s9wI">affiliate links</a>, which means this blog could earn advertising money if you buy something. 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Click away!<p></p>GeekDad248http://www.blogger.com/profile/13690488571616013402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391520480127966176.post-38084270140255209292024-03-23T14:00:00.004-04:002024-03-23T17:52:28.980-04:00GHOSTBUSTERS FROZEN EMPIRE CREDITS BONUS SCENE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2unyra7dbL6ajy0p33ptGX2vcSPGk664-VUyfwVdmV2x7Xk3GBtKuRrsJOoyzzsBwvjlZdIEdR0XvUfkPaehNxasqLkJ0uHtCIW_KMQh2l0GzT-hru1vb_xEy1SB2Ya_70phE6is5QJm0KGGC6xEE4shS2am4DiN76srjnhBkNlhO-Fw_dxIE0IDEdQI/s1251/baby%20staypift.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ghostbusters frozen empire" border="0" data-original-height="617" data-original-width="1251" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2unyra7dbL6ajy0p33ptGX2vcSPGk664-VUyfwVdmV2x7Xk3GBtKuRrsJOoyzzsBwvjlZdIEdR0XvUfkPaehNxasqLkJ0uHtCIW_KMQh2l0GzT-hru1vb_xEy1SB2Ya_70phE6is5QJm0KGGC6xEE4shS2am4DiN76srjnhBkNlhO-Fw_dxIE0IDEdQI/w640-h316/baby%20staypift.jpg" title="post credit scene" width="465" /></a></div><br />Are you a fan of the baby Stay Puft marshmallow men from the GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE movie? Then you'll be geeked to know they make a return in the new Ghostbusters movie that hit theaters this weekend. With that in mind, don't fly out of your seat when the movie ends, as there is a mid-credit scene featuring these gremlins. You don't need to stay till the credits end scrolling though as there is just one extra scene in the movie.<div><br /></div><div>Do you like the inclusion of mid and post credit scenes at the end of movies? Do you stay in the theater or wait until home video releases to see these bonus scenes? Are you geeked that the Stay Puft marshallow men are featured in a GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE mid-credit scene?</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.ageekdaddy.com/2024/03/ghostbusters-frozen-empire-movie-review.html"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ageekdaddy.com/2024/03/ghostbusters-frozen-empire-movie-review.html"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBMMdTMq8dSGnCMJvcvzmwbCBC0N7-ogSlVChBiPdx7O3OeoKWTKufnlDWtrybM7_WlCMLunOLx6Vjezn-QfZpPIP8-8pfrYS9FSNezzxJUOMV2t-wMJvaZtivOXZQU3qfPk9pK7Sg1N5j5noV28lowy32YOFK7zH0_r8uxNO7g1ohzNrVmj2kGzLi4I/s640/baby%20stay%20puff.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ghostbusters frozen empire" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBMMdTMq8dSGnCMJvcvzmwbCBC0N7-ogSlVChBiPdx7O3OeoKWTKufnlDWtrybM7_WlCMLunOLx6Vjezn-QfZpPIP8-8pfrYS9FSNezzxJUOMV2t-wMJvaZtivOXZQU3qfPk9pK7Sg1N5j5noV28lowy32YOFK7zH0_r8uxNO7g1ohzNrVmj2kGzLi4I/w640-h480/baby%20stay%20puff.jpg" title="mid credit scene" width="465" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://www.ageekdaddy.com/2024/03/ghostbusters-frozen-empire-movie-review.html">Click here</a> to read my GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE movie geek review.</div>GeekDad248http://www.blogger.com/profile/13690488571616013402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391520480127966176.post-56968231838871935292024-03-23T13:30:00.002-04:002024-03-23T19:29:48.988-04:00GHOSTBUSTERS BACK IN TOWN COMIC BOOKS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS5GXSfz-xv2btxS6Yyg4gKymL1_b3l3np_0AuKldo3Mbc08v-WQuzCgtc8RxHvkAUasirqVg818yMaOc-dKXZnBSDs87uNzXa-0Wb2dAEl68qX_xhjISgcdeQdl6hndE5h3qXxA111jclvOX1zWf99kiI0ACKzYkzFUGzw8evQZSweKALIwkhxKbCTXg/s427/Screenshot%202024-03-23%20184054.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ghostbusters back in town" border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="406" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS5GXSfz-xv2btxS6Yyg4gKymL1_b3l3np_0AuKldo3Mbc08v-WQuzCgtc8RxHvkAUasirqVg818yMaOc-dKXZnBSDs87uNzXa-0Wb2dAEl68qX_xhjISgcdeQdl6hndE5h3qXxA111jclvOX1zWf99kiI0ACKzYkzFUGzw8evQZSweKALIwkhxKbCTXg/w465-h640/Screenshot%202024-03-23%20184054.jpg" title="comic books" width="465" /></a></div><br />There are a couple of new Ghostbusters adventures debuting this month with the March release of the movie <i>Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire</i> and a comic book series <b><i>Ghostbusters: Back in Town</i> </b>from Dark Horse Comics. In the movie that premiered this weekend at theaters, Winston Zeddemore, one of the original Ghostbusters team, bankrolls Spengler's daughter Callie and her two children Trevor (and Phoebe to reinitiate the Ghostbusters business in New York City. They bring along with them the kids former science teacher and Callie's now husband, Gary Grooberson (Paul Rudd), as part of the Spengler family making up the new Ghostbusters team. There is a two year time jump though between the events in <i>Frozen Empire</i> and what transpired during the last film, <i>Ghostbusters: Afterlife</i>.<div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eGExMbhTY28?si=gQszwHq7Fv6cKlF4" title="YouTube video player" width="500"></iframe><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>What did we miss during that timespan? Well a new four-issue comic book series from Dark Horse Comics is going to provide some of those missing details. An all-new ghostbusting adventure arrives on March 27th with the release of the first issue of <i>Ghostbusters: Back in Town</i>. This limited series bridges the gap between the <i>Ghostbusters: Afterlife</i> and <i>Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire </i>movies. </div><div><br /></div><div>A year and a half after the events of <i>Ghostbusters: Afterlife</i>, the Ghostbusters are officially back in business and headed to where it all began: New York City! Callie, Gary, Trevor, and Phoebe are moving into the Firehouse and ready to take on the Spengler family business…or are they? Ghostbusting on top of changing family dynamics has a way of going awry––and that's exactly what one paranormal force is counting on.</div><div><br /></div>Featuring writing by David Booher (<i>Canto</i>, <i>Killer Queens</i>), art by Blue Delliquanti (<i>Adversary</i>, <i>Across a Field of Starlight</i>), colors by Mildred Louis (<i>Rick and Morty</i>), and letters by Jimmy Betancourt of Comicraft, <i>Ghostbusters: Back in Town</i> expands upon the movie experience. The first issue's cover will be illustrated by Kyle Lambert, with a variant cover by Steve Morris.<div><br /></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6tqn2-KKo3ybqOTRO0n-O87eoLal6h9yVT2pUDEdFM7Sl6j0VX6xVLTHINoGSeohGh5fE6VXLtsOxfLY9Gt7cAX8srQquXnOV9Z8DCA0pPqIdO-PexBO-hQh4LSYhYdJYRKq8dL_VL_23XqmD9OHTbOLNkKPHzpWhbvOWEYFRn8Iw6wUfc0Hybp50N-c/s923/ghostbustersvar.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ghostbusters" border="0" data-original-height="923" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6tqn2-KKo3ybqOTRO0n-O87eoLal6h9yVT2pUDEdFM7Sl6j0VX6xVLTHINoGSeohGh5fE6VXLtsOxfLY9Gt7cAX8srQquXnOV9Z8DCA0pPqIdO-PexBO-hQh4LSYhYdJYRKq8dL_VL_23XqmD9OHTbOLNkKPHzpWhbvOWEYFRn8Iw6wUfc0Hybp50N-c/w465-h640/ghostbustersvar.jpg" title="dark horse comic books" width="465" /></a></div><br />Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire</i> producer, Jason Reitman, commented to <b><a href="http://ageekdaddy.com">ageekdaddy.com</a></b>, "Our friends at Dark Horse have picked up the Spengler family and hand delivered them to Manhattan where they will begin their journey back into Ghostbusting! It has been a personal thrill to collaborate with this incredible group of artists and storytellers on new chapters in the proton jungle."</div><div><br /></div><div><i>Ghostbusters: Back in Town</i> will be available to purchase from local <a href="https://www.comicshoplocator.com/">comic book retailers</a>. Each issue will be 32 pages priced at $3.99. Recommended reading age is 12+. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3011-015/Ghostbusters-Back-in-Town-1">darkhorse.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.ageekdaddy.com/2024/03/ghostbusters-frozen-empire-movie-review.html">Click here</a> to read my <i>Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire</i> movie geek review. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is rated PG-13 for supernatural action/violence, language and suggestive references.</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaOHaRQ4gWH5dPM0ZL5yUyqyucIAP2FU2fvnv1O90EBdJ1h1yIlEX-PW9ymXaFrQZvDH-3LqXtyG6pSgVQ0dhokzTrtqUpJa3BJLFgzrqqkYT8YvblKElawj8pXWGVslCH18acpcT9BBWC_Ln1_hSIxb-3JqRFJZfuA_IdnND5WSQU7r7yNLPpYXgNWwg/s1563/20240319_190324.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ghostbusters frozen empire" border="0" data-original-height="1085" data-original-width="1563" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaOHaRQ4gWH5dPM0ZL5yUyqyucIAP2FU2fvnv1O90EBdJ1h1yIlEX-PW9ymXaFrQZvDH-3LqXtyG6pSgVQ0dhokzTrtqUpJa3BJLFgzrqqkYT8YvblKElawj8pXWGVslCH18acpcT9BBWC_Ln1_hSIxb-3JqRFJZfuA_IdnND5WSQU7r7yNLPpYXgNWwg/w640-h444/20240319_190324.png" title="geek daddy movie review" width="465" /></a></div>GeekDad248http://www.blogger.com/profile/13690488571616013402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391520480127966176.post-52887791690180435482024-03-21T20:06:00.003-04:002024-03-23T20:43:17.595-04:00LAWN MOWING SIMULATOR<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFpt5L4AMeNE8DFWwFLQOjunqO9LiZ31iuy_uvDzKXN6YFKrHIYKukNtXRcuqzVndNQspB8nt9LN6vi3j8BB_fLgvISc27cyDq8765ay-96DbCYNOOWXh8ODm8yt2y4CqN4M53f-lzfB2rfe-0Or3Zm8WKDDWXCPyL3Jv0ZrwAnc0ktn5WaSUWWyUxPpQ/s1122/Screenshot%202024-03-23%20200014.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="lawn mowing simulator" border="0" data-original-height="617" data-original-width="1122" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFpt5L4AMeNE8DFWwFLQOjunqO9LiZ31iuy_uvDzKXN6YFKrHIYKukNtXRcuqzVndNQspB8nt9LN6vi3j8BB_fLgvISc27cyDq8765ay-96DbCYNOOWXh8ODm8yt2y4CqN4M53f-lzfB2rfe-0Or3Zm8WKDDWXCPyL3Jv0ZrwAnc0ktn5WaSUWWyUxPpQ/w640-h352/Screenshot%202024-03-23%20200014.jpg" title="nintendo switch" width="465" /></a></div><br />Here's a good way to get a teenager in your life motivated to get a summer job ... have them play LAWN MOWING SIMULATOR now that it is available to play on Nintendo Switch. This video game from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@astragon">astragon</a> isn't just about cutting grass, it promotes entrepreneurship and business skills. Green isn't just the color of grass it is the color of money!<p></p>In LAWN MOWING SIMULATOR players build their own lawn mowing empire. This involves hiring new employees, keeping an eye on finances, marketing your business and purchasing new machines. The game includes replicas of real-life licensed lawnmowers from the Toro, SCAG, STIGA and EGO brands recreated in a detailed manner. Each mower comes with its own unique challenges, accessories and upgrades that players have to consider in order to get ahead in a cut-throat business landscape.<div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BeR_0NsxuIc?si=w6NFdlikmw_H7rCy" title="YouTube video player" width="500"></iframe></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Game scenarios send players to various sites that include lively residential areas, historic castle grounds and huge equestrian fields. Each location presents an individual challenge that requires careful inspection of the terrain, the correct choice of blade height and monitoring of the engine load. In addition, accessories such as mulchers, strip rollers, recyclers, grass collectors and flail mowers add to the high level of realism.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm5XwChlOi3tul2tgK25pympqNtwz6T6rpbXisKqjHSyzPHMNouDWYwBAjUJcRV5xhOxYZ-z2q0bkyVZOdqvdgVEwnvLWkr99ybRDpKSiRsaD4nUyI3i62qZ_RQtnlUzRIFqWCBl50rgdRXKj-EdHKv-HZgHN_c-YeBhRAVbvChGoLVf5gA1Ju3k0MI70/s1093/Screenshot%202024-03-23%20200054.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="nintendo switch" border="0" data-original-height="636" data-original-width="1093" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm5XwChlOi3tul2tgK25pympqNtwz6T6rpbXisKqjHSyzPHMNouDWYwBAjUJcRV5xhOxYZ-z2q0bkyVZOdqvdgVEwnvLWkr99ybRDpKSiRsaD4nUyI3i62qZ_RQtnlUzRIFqWCBl50rgdRXKj-EdHKv-HZgHN_c-YeBhRAVbvChGoLVf5gA1Ju3k0MI70/w640-h372/Screenshot%202024-03-23%20200054.jpg" title="lawn mowing simulator" width="465" /></a></div><br />LAWN MOWING SIMULATOR offers individual gaming experiences for every preference with the career mode, the exclusive Quick Mow Mode, which is currently only available in the Switch version, and a challenge mode. Additionally, the <a href="https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/lawn-mowing-simulator-landmark-edition-switch/">Landmark Edition</a> for the Nintendo Switch includes additional content beyond the game's <a href="https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/lawn-mowing-simulator-switch/">Standard Edition</a>. The Nintendo Switch <a href="https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/lawn-mowing-simulator-landmark-edition-switch/">Landmark Edition</a> also consists of "Dino Safari", where players are transported to four enclosures of a dinosaur park whose lawns need to be carefully tended as well as "Ancient Britain" where the green spaces of remarkable sites in England have to be maintained.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-1O_NU4-PnZI3-tE14w1Y46f7CyBBzkLXbtOpGL9TchdnS3YT40LUs423EtzNFAhV2kShWFLZNusXEK56darZ2VM9Arm5sjbtDeUiNrdd246jgZnlXSbkj7OFppGgi7Kwyf6ge5vIV2-hMKOogr6L7uATw7Wr6DmEHUiIrBqrcvt8JAjyo-YAWaiuzM/s2560/Lawn-Mowing-Simulator_38.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="geek daddy blog" border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="2560" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-1O_NU4-PnZI3-tE14w1Y46f7CyBBzkLXbtOpGL9TchdnS3YT40LUs423EtzNFAhV2kShWFLZNusXEK56darZ2VM9Arm5sjbtDeUiNrdd246jgZnlXSbkj7OFppGgi7Kwyf6ge5vIV2-hMKOogr6L7uATw7Wr6DmEHUiIrBqrcvt8JAjyo-YAWaiuzM/w640-h360/Lawn-Mowing-Simulator_38.jpg" title="dino safari" width="465" /></a></div><br />Do you have what it takes to build a lawn mowing empire? Give it a shot on the Nintendo Switch LAWN MOWING SIMULATOR from astragon. If this game has piqued your interest, you may also want to check out <a href="https://www.astragon.com/">astragon</a>'s construction, police and firefighter themed simulators.</div>GeekDad248http://www.blogger.com/profile/13690488571616013402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391520480127966176.post-56107151738169001962024-03-17T21:24:00.001-04:002024-03-17T21:24:08.538-04:00SIDESHOW BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA 2024<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV_R1IEnUM-fIJov_eDWmmFW6yPRyX8VncEbej1ybUB7LteXhIV7akuei7y_cFY-IOCK2JPXiVrEwjXGLd5w1vw45_-JDRhMB_l5kOizjJtsN8REj0khW2t2Cn91YScrK_bLKzrsB9R9aOhLxyo_Z9ZryZfXlWYQCrDL_KpIM2WTjDv2gg3HfKfUKkfP0/s1600/ironmandeluxequarterscale.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="sideshow birthday extravaganza" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV_R1IEnUM-fIJov_eDWmmFW6yPRyX8VncEbej1ybUB7LteXhIV7akuei7y_cFY-IOCK2JPXiVrEwjXGLd5w1vw45_-JDRhMB_l5kOizjJtsN8REj0khW2t2Cn91YScrK_bLKzrsB9R9aOhLxyo_Z9ZryZfXlWYQCrDL_KpIM2WTjDv2gg3HfKfUKkfP0/w640-h360/ironmandeluxequarterscale.jpg" title="geek daddy blog" width="465" /></a></div><br />One of my favorite shopping sites, Sideshow Collectibles, is celebrating its <a href="https://www.sideshow.com/events/sideshow-30th-anniversary">30th anniversary</a> with a <b><a href="https://www.sideshow.com/events/birthday-extravaganza">BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA</a></b> taking place March 18 - 22, 2024. From the Hot Toys <a href="https://www.ageekdaddy.com/2020/02/deluxe-iron-man-figure.html">Quarter Scale Iron Man Mark III</a> that guards my desk to the <a href="https://www.ageekdaddy.com/2022/01/the-child-life-size-hot-toys.html">life-size replica of The Child</a> (aka Baby Yoda) incorporated into a lot of my Star Wars themed social media posts, products I've let my geek side show with products picked up from Sideshow Collectibles. <div><br /></div><div>Enjoy a week of fantastic activities for Sideshow's <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2524038&u=2574802&m=73004&urllink=&afftrack=">Birthday Extravaganza</a> starting off with a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AId5mKY2AHY">Live Stream on YouTube</a> at 11am PDT showcasing new product announcements, highlighting special discounts and giving away some cool stuff. Plus, each day during the week <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2537195&u=2574802&m=73004&urllink=&afftrack=">30% Off Select Items - 30 new items each day!</a></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Un1KYJWEq2da8ad0hrjn26VVpQQHk5Wg8z83Jajt7qYJ3yT9CsUvcpv2qUA2GDZUjdMTkY1oW8qy12zBKrIGZLwTz6iEf0VarfKXISnmNRTehci1zCNw6Btea37arJIvrIZ43Z1E0MR446VyH0Ks7bS1zvATr_1D5LV5E-9wPE5DtA181B44I-4q-Zc/s990/Sideshow-Birthday-Extravaganza-2024-30th-Anniversary-Celebration-990x990.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="sideshow 30th anniversary" border="0" data-original-height="990" data-original-width="990" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Un1KYJWEq2da8ad0hrjn26VVpQQHk5Wg8z83Jajt7qYJ3yT9CsUvcpv2qUA2GDZUjdMTkY1oW8qy12zBKrIGZLwTz6iEf0VarfKXISnmNRTehci1zCNw6Btea37arJIvrIZ43Z1E0MR446VyH0Ks7bS1zvATr_1D5LV5E-9wPE5DtA181B44I-4q-Zc/w465-h640/Sideshow-Birthday-Extravaganza-2024-30th-Anniversary-Celebration-990x990.jpg" title="birthday extravaganza" width="465" /></a></div><br />Here is a calendar of <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2524038&u=2574802&m=73004&urllink=&afftrack=">Birthday Extravaganza</a> festivities taking place March 18th through the 22nd:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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GeekDad248http://www.blogger.com/profile/13690488571616013402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391520480127966176.post-9630169163745433732024-03-17T17:33:00.000-04:002024-03-17T17:33:45.402-04:00THE TORMENTED <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicB7MG69P3UyU6xX8nd_kpRNTb6Jj_IHMsVmU637A_5qjwZK_xtnz1QTu0kwmtc-32HlHImhhU0Ux7EcBECyRL6YrivbYsWvvtWYDLrTKwjw-Wj6vJZXYUm6QdDCVQ13DbYGobfoR9sg5W6m9lI1w1IuiYJEKP6HfXrQB76ihIMuObQvOj7bkh0xQ33AE/s721/Screenshot%202024-03-17%20151504.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="the tormented comic book" border="0" data-original-height="501" data-original-width="721" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicB7MG69P3UyU6xX8nd_kpRNTb6Jj_IHMsVmU637A_5qjwZK_xtnz1QTu0kwmtc-32HlHImhhU0Ux7EcBECyRL6YrivbYsWvvtWYDLrTKwjw-Wj6vJZXYUm6QdDCVQ13DbYGobfoR9sg5W6m9lI1w1IuiYJEKP6HfXrQB76ihIMuObQvOj7bkh0xQ33AE/w640-h444/Screenshot%202024-03-17%20151504.jpg" title="geek daddy blog" width="465" /></a></div><br />Fans of Ghostbusters and the paranormal will want to check out a new spooky comic book series, THE TORMENTED, that is debuting on March 19th as Amazon's Comixology Originals exclusive digital content. Writer, producer, and animator Chuck Austen and artist Patrick Olliffe craft a new 5-issue comic book series about Ryan Auster, a young man starring on a new ghost hunting reality TV show. THE TORMENTED also features colors by Lee Loughridge, letters by Jodi Wynne, and edits by Greg Lockard. <div><br /></div><div>Ryan Auster is the son of legendary ghost hunters Vera and Adam Austerhölle, but this is a fact he doesn’t share willingly. Unlike his father, mother, and sister, Ryan never had “the gift” to “see” the paranormal, so they’d leave him behind whenever they went out to investigate. But Ryan was hiding his abilities, terrified of the consequences of his supposed “gift,” and the parents who gave them to him. Then, one life-altering night, his entire family is brutally murdered. Instantly orphaned, Ryan was raised by various foster families—many of whom faced horrible fates of their own. </div><div><br /></div><div>Now, as an adult, Ryan finds himself the charismatic host of a children’s online cooking show. But when that series suddenly ends, and his pushy producer discovers Ryan’s family history, Ryan is unexpectedly and unwillingly sold as the host of a brand-new ghost hunting reality TV series. Ryan desperately needs the money, but he knows that if he agrees to host “Restless Spirits,” and use his supernatural “gifts,” it will make him a beacon that draws—not only the beings that gruesomely butchered his family—but all the many horrors that hide in the darkness, marking him, and his newfound friends on the show, to suffer the same fate as his murdered family.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgftu5ZjU_1NXPADbjBYGFYt7cuNVh3DUu9DZ5JVUGQt3N5tahTyWWGeK2tNmn8qaYE5-9feFhVH6cd_z4iSoLJkJmnqcO4u23b8W670Lh91xDxSZAkLYMhFePYr3hBK4q8Twca31ST8Bbu4D6FlO74QfL35C7crhelixjAJCC9G0HBVfFu6G0MFzd5Oxg/s3131/The%20Tormented%20%231%20COVER.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="the tormented comic book series" border="0" data-original-height="3131" data-original-width="2063" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgftu5ZjU_1NXPADbjBYGFYt7cuNVh3DUu9DZ5JVUGQt3N5tahTyWWGeK2tNmn8qaYE5-9feFhVH6cd_z4iSoLJkJmnqcO4u23b8W670Lh91xDxSZAkLYMhFePYr3hBK4q8Twca31ST8Bbu4D6FlO74QfL35C7crhelixjAJCC9G0HBVfFu6G0MFzd5Oxg/w465-h640/The%20Tormented%20%231%20COVER.jpg" title="geek daddy blog" width="465" /></a></div><br />“Ryan Auster, our protagonist in THE TORMENTED, sees ghosts, but kept it from his ghost-hunting family because he feared his family more than the ghosts, and because he’s been hiding it his whole life, now in his twenties, he still hasn’t quite learned how to deal with the unexpected spirits, demons, and otherworldly creatures that are constantly invading his life," Chuck Austen communicated to <a href="http://ageekdaddy.com">ageekdaddy.com</a>. "This series has been an absolute trip to create with Pat, and I hope readers have as much fun reading the story as we’ve had making it.”</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCQ9M9HE7YWmw8RtJ8eTkqRzD0qGKblX6nlIokEooT4q458s5S_B9CIS8NYjMOF77ymQIRH30gcxRbUHw0OuGKEy3vllaMKCmy0B6XqyAQuJ1dltZOlZmScW6LJ82TBbsDDOf2qMIEcelHYKQWbD7zKp0PkjCqhlRadIWoBzkMimFhWBrNw2Owu5BiAU/s531/Screenshot%202024-03-17%20151430.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="the tormented" border="0" data-original-height="182" data-original-width="531" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCQ9M9HE7YWmw8RtJ8eTkqRzD0qGKblX6nlIokEooT4q458s5S_B9CIS8NYjMOF77ymQIRH30gcxRbUHw0OuGKEy3vllaMKCmy0B6XqyAQuJ1dltZOlZmScW6LJ82TBbsDDOf2qMIEcelHYKQWbD7zKp0PkjCqhlRadIWoBzkMimFhWBrNw2Owu5BiAU/w640-h220/Screenshot%202024-03-17%20151430.jpg" title="comixology originals" width="465" /></a></div><br />Amazon’s Comixology Originals exclusive digital content line is available at no additional cost for members of Amazon Prime, Kindle Unlimited, and Comixology Unlimited, and for purchase at <a href="http://amazon.com/comixology">amazon.com/comixology</a>. Prime Reading offers all Amazon Prime members a rotating selection of more than 3,000 digital books, magazines, comics, and more – all at no additional cost to their Prime membership. Kindle Unlimited gives customers access to more than 4 million digital titles, including thousands of audio books and comics, plus current magazines for just $11.99 a month with a free trial period at <a href="http://amazon.com/kindleunlimited">amazon.com/kindleunlimited</a>. Comixology Unlimited offers over 45,000 comics, graphic novels and manga for just $5.99 a month with a free trial at <b><a href="http://amazon.com/comixologyunlimited">amazon.com/comixologyunlimited</a></b>.</div>GeekDad248http://www.blogger.com/profile/13690488571616013402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391520480127966176.post-39865155437014168342024-03-17T16:00:00.003-04:002024-03-17T17:57:49.869-04:00NEW SEASON OF DOCTOR WHO TO DEBUT ON DISNEY+ <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr1CtHplU40eaRBVsux5-Qg8wcbYM73tq8ff7vlqLtlYePJ75EfKdjLaygvQEvxEmQWeKFIwofEacrqIz0PkW4cnYsk3z4DSAubD9O3mNxuJT5lFACazfCGy9idO8qMO_RFuWaYMZ3sX4piBYHnk3NezPeac60DVL9tKRmNjIq6Cx6_I8wija9cHpV2g0/s2000/who_s1_teaser_5120x2880_5da25d6f.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="doctor who on disney+" border="0" data-original-height="1142" data-original-width="2000" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr1CtHplU40eaRBVsux5-Qg8wcbYM73tq8ff7vlqLtlYePJ75EfKdjLaygvQEvxEmQWeKFIwofEacrqIz0PkW4cnYsk3z4DSAubD9O3mNxuJT5lFACazfCGy9idO8qMO_RFuWaYMZ3sX4piBYHnk3NezPeac60DVL9tKRmNjIq6Cx6_I8wija9cHpV2g0/w640-h366/who_s1_teaser_5120x2880_5da25d6f.jpeg" title="geek daddy blog" width="465" /></a></div><br />Calling across the Whoniverse! Today, Disney Branded Television and BBC jointly announced the premiere date for the next “Doctor Who” installment, the first-ever season to launch on Disney+ and release simultaneously worldwide. Beginning Friday, May 10, at 7:00 p.m. EDT on Disney+ in the U.S. and internationally (excluding the UK), audiences will return to “The Church on Ruby Road,” which premiered last December, and journey through two all-new episodes. In the UK, the show remains on its traditional home BBC with the season kicking off Saturday, May 11, at 12:00 a.m. GMT on BBC iPlayer, followed by a BBC One broadcast later that day.<div><br /></div><div>This season of “Doctor Who” follows the Doctor and Ruby Sunday through infinite adventures across time and space in the TARDIS. From the Regency era in England to war-torn futures, the duo champion the forces of good while encountering incredible friends and dangerous foes. Showrunner, executive producer and writer Russell T Davies reached out to <b><a href="http://ageekdaddy.com">ageekdaddy.com</a></b> saying “At last, it’s my great delight to unleash a whole new season of the Doctor and Ruby’s adventures together. Monsters! Chases! Villains! Mysteries! And a terrifying secret that’s been spanning time and space for decades. Don’t miss a second!”</div><div><br /></div><div>Stay tuned for a brand-new trailer for the upcoming season being released next Friday, March 22 on Disney+.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVMhpq0lSIVJVZPUyVZ_V1pFEbPAioNcEBiNnCd9kulUXwk1CJt_k-pxC9xvr5Fm-zbJUXaV77cJfgLbIJwB9a6t1nasw10v0Inw_sD3bokKiYVdccDTXfoWrkgGJYrwEVYqtsCIbx6_m_Yfjd0-AWQxAXDc20ya3V8zeKAdDW3GUhX4fulX7ywDwuOnM/s2000/jpp-who-170623-0005_embargoed_15_6415cf64.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="new season of doctor who" border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="2000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVMhpq0lSIVJVZPUyVZ_V1pFEbPAioNcEBiNnCd9kulUXwk1CJt_k-pxC9xvr5Fm-zbJUXaV77cJfgLbIJwB9a6t1nasw10v0Inw_sD3bokKiYVdccDTXfoWrkgGJYrwEVYqtsCIbx6_m_Yfjd0-AWQxAXDc20ya3V8zeKAdDW3GUhX4fulX7ywDwuOnM/w640-h426/jpp-who-170623-0005_embargoed_15_6415cf64.jpeg" title="ncuti gatwa fifteenth doctor" width="465" /></a></div><br />Quintessentially British, “Doctor Who” is one of the longest running action-adventure television series in the world with legions of fans across the globe since its inception on the BBC in 1963. The critically acclaimed show was the UK’s most watched drama on Christmas Day 2023 as <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6967441/">Ncuti Gatwa</a>’s Fifteenth Doctor took over the TARDIS in “The Church On Ruby Road.”</div>GeekDad248http://www.blogger.com/profile/13690488571616013402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391520480127966176.post-58095242879556251912024-03-17T13:04:00.002-04:002024-03-17T13:04:21.329-04:00EMPIRE OF THE ANTS VIDEO GAME<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOAWUeXx84ycIxcic5C9SApJcV2X-yGK8O3hlMLWFCt2Q-okEZAvfnfU9KthMhlBkC6jWGnWQO_-O36tDsfopFslNo5u5j5VbD5be542dZdL4MJdYfprr2owUlS-X9GzVigwe60zo8EAwaQEwTT0_ccm6hID5FkwhYqRDhxLn6zpGFn3Qgw7vVdHxckl8/s3840/EMPIRE_OF_THE_ANTS_16x9_Master_Image_EN.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="empire of the ants" border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3840" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOAWUeXx84ycIxcic5C9SApJcV2X-yGK8O3hlMLWFCt2Q-okEZAvfnfU9KthMhlBkC6jWGnWQO_-O36tDsfopFslNo5u5j5VbD5be542dZdL4MJdYfprr2owUlS-X9GzVigwe60zo8EAwaQEwTT0_ccm6hID5FkwhYqRDhxLn6zpGFn3Qgw7vVdHxckl8/w640-h360/EMPIRE_OF_THE_ANTS_16x9_Master_Image_EN.jpg" title="geek daddy blog" width="465" /></a></div><br />Entomologists, zoologists who study insects, as well as those of us who are fans of Disney's "Honey I Shrunk the Kids" movies are sure to be geeked about an upcoming video game coming to PC, PlayStation and Xbox later this year. Video game publisher Microids is creating a 3D strategy game based upon author <a href="http://www.bernardwerber.com/">Bernard Werber's</a> popular <i><a href="https://amzn.to/3TFsH7q">Empire of the Ants</a></i> novel. In Werber's science fiction fantasy, ants are the heroes of the story while humans are the pesty antagonists. The upcoming video game will allow players to explore a vast photo-realistic world inspired by <a href="https://amzn.to/3TFsH7q">Bernard Werber's book</a> viewed from an ant's perspective. <p></p><p><a href="https://www.microids.com/">Microids</a> just released a trailer of its work in progress for Empire of the Ants. The video game looks amazing! Check out the Microids Empire of the Ants trailer:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/z8d0zPfNAsU?si=Nddoz_ovLafXcZGY" title="YouTube video player" width="500"></iframe><br /></p>In the Empire of the Ants video game, use every move to your advantage on the path to world domination. Strategy, exploration, conflict, and alliances with local wildlife species will be essential for your colony’s survival. Stand out elements of the game include:<ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Take part in an epic adventure - Take the role of a brave ant through a third person view and explore unique abilities that can help you in battle and exploration. </li><li> A 3D real-time strategy game with progressive difficulty - The game offers an intuitive experience with tutorials for newcomers to learn RTS fundamentals, while providing scalable difficulty and advanced mechanics for veteran players. </li><li> Explore vast environments and meet the local wildlife - Empire of the Ants will invite players to sink their teeth into a photorealistic forest where they will meet and interact with other ants and forest dwellers throughout their journey. </li><li> Immersive and photo-realistic - Unreal Engine 5 pushes the boundaries of photorealism - just look at the plants and wildlife! </li><li> Narrative based on the seasons - The game features a narrative that follows the rhythm of the seasons and affects wildlife attributes such as speed, resistance, buffs, and more. </li><li> Day and night environments - The maps in the game will also change depending on the time of day (day, night, dawn, and twilight).</li></ul><div>For more updates on the video games release, visit <a href="http://microids.com">microids.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div>One of my favorite scenes in the Empire of the Ants video game trailer was watching the appearance of the Praying Mantis. They are one of my favorite insects. I'm always geeked when catching a glimpse of them hunting around our backyard landscape and pool.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you want to get a close up look at insects like <a href="https://amzn.to/490CFF1">praying mantis</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/490CFF1">ants</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/490CFF1">butterflies</a>, and <a href="https://amzn.to/490CFF1">lady bugs</a> in real life check out <a href="http://insectlore.com">insectlore.com</a>. They have kits where you can <a href="https://amzn.to/490CFF1">order insect eggs or larva</a> and watch them hatch. <a href="https://www.ageekdaddy.com/2018/05/insect-lore-live-butterfly-kits.html">My kids</a> loved it when we watched caterpillars that arrived in an <a href="https://www.ageekdaddy.com/2018/05/insect-lore-live-butterfly-kits.html">Insect Lore</a> kit create cocoons them emerge as butterflies. Read our Insect Lore review <a href="https://www.ageekdaddy.com/2018/05/insect-lore-live-butterfly-kits.html">here</a>. You can find Insect Lore kits on <a href="https://amzn.to/490CFF1">Amazon.com</a>. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimpXEyl9jSFF7pvdAYOty94NUnCmmUWhxPodZfcDyFxRAQvlCRE1rNcr0RGkZu0c87nKS7ZF6lPE9H0Pobvh4tKiy2zCSOdv8rIchS197Cfm2O8ioZqt4jUZK-e69wHlhEYzzdFJd3n-DpqJP23r5_i3yX927f_uoS7u2N8633eFlyPHwazfFocyfvezI/s843/428177067_763581702469635_5466510693917031703_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="insect lore" border="0" data-original-height="843" data-original-width="843" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimpXEyl9jSFF7pvdAYOty94NUnCmmUWhxPodZfcDyFxRAQvlCRE1rNcr0RGkZu0c87nKS7ZF6lPE9H0Pobvh4tKiy2zCSOdv8rIchS197Cfm2O8ioZqt4jUZK-e69wHlhEYzzdFJd3n-DpqJP23r5_i3yX927f_uoS7u2N8633eFlyPHwazfFocyfvezI/w465-h640/428177067_763581702469635_5466510693917031703_n.jpg" title="praying mantis" width="465" /></a></div><br />This post has <a href="https://amzn.to/490CFF1">affiliate links</a>, which means this blog could earn advertising money if you buy something. This doesn't cost you anything extra, <b><a href="http://ageekdaddy.com">ageekdaddy.com</a></b> just has to give you the heads up for legal reasons. Click away!</div>GeekDad248http://www.blogger.com/profile/13690488571616013402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391520480127966176.post-14858634257767271612024-03-16T07:30:00.002-04:002024-03-16T19:43:00.767-04:00MIGRATION FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT<div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: x-small;">THIS POST IS SPONSORED BY UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT</b></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZSmd5F7cR1DMtLl4FgqERibK2UJ_sgIgYG2GKX4sOduoA8VY0YCrk9j4Q7MK2v8D77eNFiJphI52nFtRSk7wY9fih8CJj4f3BbSrmwlM0Ull_CWMeOx8mwUTgkmypr6xXaNDIiTkGAd_AzYcxqBXOSGWGAFGmrfld771RstkBaapEXM18ZcegDZt1-uc/s3840/Migration_Still05.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3840" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZSmd5F7cR1DMtLl4FgqERibK2UJ_sgIgYG2GKX4sOduoA8VY0YCrk9j4Q7MK2v8D77eNFiJphI52nFtRSk7wY9fih8CJj4f3BbSrmwlM0Ull_CWMeOx8mwUTgkmypr6xXaNDIiTkGAd_AzYcxqBXOSGWGAFGmrfld771RstkBaapEXM18ZcegDZt1-uc/w640-h360/Migration_Still05.jpg" width="465" /></a></div><br />We aren't flying anywhere for Spring Break, but my family had a fun movie night last evening enjoying the animated comedy <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3PoQPbS">MIGRATION</a></b> which follows a flock of Mallards going on vacation. From Illumination, the creators of MINIONS, this family friendly movie is now available to add to your home entertainment library on <a href="https://amzn.to/3PoQPbS">4K Ultra HD</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/43nsqJz">Blu-ray</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/490R6IW">DVD</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/3IHiz7Y">Digital</a>. MIGRATION is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America [MPAA] for action, peril and mild rude humor. <p></p><p>In MIGRATION, A family of ducks decides to leave the safety of a New England pond for an adventurous trip to Jamaica. However, their well-laid plans quickly go awry when they get lost and wind up in New York City. The experience soon inspires them to expand their horizons, open themselves up to new friends, and accomplish more than they ever thought possible.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJcdprfsGsY?si=TxExiTrGWWteGE8p" title="YouTube video player" width="500"></iframe></div><p>To share our enjoyment of MIGRATION, this Geek Daddy has a Digital code to giveaway courtesy of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment so another family can have a fun movie night too. Complete the rafflecopter entries before 11:59 pm ET on March 22, 2024 for a chance to win the home video release of MIGRATION. Must be a United States resident over 18 years old to participate in this giveaway. Good luck!</p><a class="rcptr" data-raflid="5998ba82148" data-template="" data-theme="classic" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/5998ba82148/" id="rcwidget_oekpbxz1" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a> <div><br /></div><div><script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script>Add some extra entertainment to a MIGRATION family movie night having fun with these <b>FREE</b> movie themed activity sheets:</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="autoplay" height="380" src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hpdG5UHOdfjazH2iy9li8Mg8hlu5KOm2/preview" width="465"></iframe></div><div><br /></div>In addition to the feature presentation, the home video release of <a href="https://amzn.to/3PoQPbS">MIGRATION</a> also includes the following bonus content: <div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>FLY HARD (MINI-MOVIE) - Chump sheds her tough-as-nails attitude, risking her life to fly through a blizzard and the harrowing streets of New York to return a prized possession to a kind woman from the park. </li><li>MOONED (MINI-MOVIE) - Following the events of DESPICABLE ME, Vector and a lost Minion are stranded on the moon, and struggle to get back to Earth. </li><li>MIDNIGHT MISSION (MINI-MOVIE) - The Minions will try anything to help Agnes overcome her fear of the dark, even if it involves going into outer space. </li><li>MICROPHONE MADNESS - A fun look behind-the-scenes as the cast record some of their silliest lines. </li><li>MEET THE CAST - In this series of behind-the-scenes pieces, we learn more about our favorite characters and the legendary comedic voices behind them. </li><li>KUMAIL NANJIANI: MACK
ELIZABETH BANKS: PAM
KEEGAN-MICHAEL KEY: DELROY
AWKWAFINA: CHUMP
DANNY DEVITO: UNCLE DAN
CAROL KANE: ERIN
CASPAR JENNINGS: DAX & TRESI GAZAL: GWEN
TAKING FLIGHT: THE MAKING OF - MIGRATION is an original script so brand-new characters and locations had to be developed, designed, and animated from scratch! Here, filmmakers and crew break down their process to show us what gives this film an entirely new look and feel. </li><li>THE ART OF FLIGHT - Using a series of production phases from storyboards to pre-viz, we peel back the feathers and reveal just what goes in to creating the avian heroes of the film. </li><li>THE SOUND OF FLIGHT - Take a closer look at the music of MIGRATION as Composer John Powell walks us through his scoring journey. </li><li>HOW TO DRAW
MACK
DELROY
CHUMP
GWEN
BUILD YOUR OWN POP-UP BOOK - Daddy duck, Mack, likes to tell his two little ducklings some…overly imaginative bedtime stories. In this fun “How To” we’ll show you how to create a pop-up book so you can tell your very own bedtime stories! </li><li>CALLING ALL BIRDS - They may not have cellphones, but you can call your web-footed friends anytime you want! In this fun How To, we’ll teach you how to create and customize your very own set of colorful bird whistles. </li><li>THE MACK QUACK
THE HERON HONK
THE CHUMP CHIRP
BEST NESTS - You don’t have to fly south –or anywhere –to find a perfect paradise for your feathered friends. Here we’ll teach you how to make the best nest for your pet ducks, or anyone flying by, including a water feeder to keep them hydrated! </li></ul><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBsZqXwOIjb9vpe0dLN9txlOaxk-H68v43KnpQaEk8cjiUtqOC8PC9slSXJQOyTk6LuxP-BGqAXYjMIvVYkpYB7zFST_bksrKcYd6VQQ0g4BXB7u7X5SQ455IziWfYnyyMHyvreFh9MEj-LWpvP8oCeCK6zHUqDYTsfav4pbz0J-ZqEfe7F48yQEgCVBA/s2271/DomSD_Migration_OCard_3D.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2271" data-original-width="1466" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBsZqXwOIjb9vpe0dLN9txlOaxk-H68v43KnpQaEk8cjiUtqOC8PC9slSXJQOyTk6LuxP-BGqAXYjMIvVYkpYB7zFST_bksrKcYd6VQQ0g4BXB7u7X5SQ455IziWfYnyyMHyvreFh9MEj-LWpvP8oCeCK6zHUqDYTsfav4pbz0J-ZqEfe7F48yQEgCVBA/w414-h640/DomSD_Migration_OCard_3D.png" width="465" /></a></div><br />This post has <a href="https://amzn.to/3PoQPbS">affiliate links</a>, which means this blog could earn advertising money if you buy something. 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Click away!</div></div>GeekDad248http://www.blogger.com/profile/13690488571616013402noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391520480127966176.post-73235365579697654382024-03-16T07:00:00.001-04:002024-03-16T18:46:44.584-04:00MIGRATION ACTIVITY SHEETS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTRtL4rqOS0d1wskHb23NH0MXBhAOuyqLB6bRjGzQf1JpQucPVeTmqa-gEaY2wOHcVGHBy7x-n7GRbSXT-ZV0E7CtDaj15eY8ZTeusgKJ_uAOqdznpRqNOZR1SEIGFZ9-ZJvCajNWJggrwGdyH7TslV-XJRec1GUCnu6AJkCGaUJtw_jRQWZeaTO463o4/s3840/Migration_Still07.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3840" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTRtL4rqOS0d1wskHb23NH0MXBhAOuyqLB6bRjGzQf1JpQucPVeTmqa-gEaY2wOHcVGHBy7x-n7GRbSXT-ZV0E7CtDaj15eY8ZTeusgKJ_uAOqdznpRqNOZR1SEIGFZ9-ZJvCajNWJggrwGdyH7TslV-XJRec1GUCnu6AJkCGaUJtw_jRQWZeaTO463o4/w640-h360/Migration_Still07.jpg" width="465" /></a></div><br /><b>MIGRATION</b>, the newest animated movie from Illumination, the creators of <i>MINIONS</i>, is now available to add to your home entertainment library on <a href="https://amzn.to/3vgNGUU">4K Ultra HD</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/3voTL1n">Blu-ray</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/3voTL1n">DVD</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/4abspdU">Digital</a>. Rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America [MPAA] for action, peril and mild rude humor, this story about a Mallard family leaving their comfort zone to go on vacation makes for a nice movie to enjoy in the comfort of your home. Add some extra entertainment to a <a href="https://amzn.to/3voTL1n">MIGRATION family movie night</a> having fun with these <b>FREE</b> movie themed activity sheets:<div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="autoplay" height="380" src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hpdG5UHOdfjazH2iy9li8Mg8hlu5KOm2/preview" width="465"></iframe></div></div><div><br /></div> In <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3voTL1n">MIGRATION</a></b>, A family of ducks decides to leave the safety of a New England pond for an adventurous trip to Jamaica. However, their well-laid plans quickly go awry when they get lost and wind up in New York City. The experience soon inspires them to expand their horizons, open themselves up to new friends, and accomplish more than they ever thought possible.<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/D82bmMMyKAs?si=4R6Ph5b11q9Dgbef" title="YouTube video player" width="500"></iframe></div><div><br /></div>This post has <a href="https://amzn.to/3voTL1n">affiliate links</a>, which means this blog could earn advertising money if you buy something. This doesn't cost you anything extra, <b><a href="http://ageekdaddy.com">ageekdaddy.com</a></b> just has to give you the heads up for legal reasons. Click away!GeekDad248http://www.blogger.com/profile/13690488571616013402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391520480127966176.post-29446758769335282852024-03-15T22:00:00.001-04:002024-03-16T16:41:24.228-04:00RICK AND MORTY COMPLETE SEVENTH SEASON<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiyx34EZLNcZVWudMnqbuACOlyhEg-581K-wIweU43HVdpjGxgxKzTLzMlrLLeh55pgDqv58AGnv7EkXCY-7Y41xNONPeMHDpaZiPp3EyjLg9VOONb9fYJx6UCBeQ-VlP7OPPZEpYzoaVh_P-8y9YOV23Vf7-ZGS-20c9bX6AG4dZi2t0ESa515poFzMM/s2156/20240316_155913.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="rick and morty season 7" border="0" data-original-height="1617" data-original-width="2156" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiyx34EZLNcZVWudMnqbuACOlyhEg-581K-wIweU43HVdpjGxgxKzTLzMlrLLeh55pgDqv58AGnv7EkXCY-7Y41xNONPeMHDpaZiPp3EyjLg9VOONb9fYJx6UCBeQ-VlP7OPPZEpYzoaVh_P-8y9YOV23Vf7-ZGS-20c9bX6AG4dZi2t0ESa515poFzMM/w640-h480/20240316_155913.jpg" title="bluray" width="465" /></a></div><br />I was GEEKED to get home from work tonight and find <b>RICK AND MORTY: THE COMPLETE SEVENTH SEASON</b> on <a href="https://amzn.to/3vfIwIE">Blu-ray</a> had just arrived in the mail courtesy of Warner Bros Discovery Home Entertainment promoting its home video release. You know what I'll be doing this weekend → binge watching the new intergalactic adventures across the multiverse of a mad scientist and his family. The <a href="https://amzn.to/3vfIwIE">Blu-ray</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/49TorXO">DVD</a> for RICK AND MORTY: THE COMPLETE SEVENTH SEASON which contains all ten episodes of the Adult Swim animated series seventh season and a number of special features is available now on <a href="https://amzn.to/3vfIwIE">Amazon.com</a>.<p></p><p>The show nominated for a 2023 Emmy in the Outstanding Animation Program category is back for more adventures with Season 7. The possibilities are endless with this show: what's up with Jerry? EVIL Summer?! And will they ever go back to the high school? Maybe not! But let's find out! </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvtaN5KqxkRQBezz3rtwuc8ncG_PaMCE2bPl0CFgMJat2B4X51dNO0rbtHZvuuXr4rEASd0EZ-rFgwg6RuAoD2Rq4niM8GbiXUJhht87Guq7VaPwGG0DsZdEP1JD0IaOTG0IMUotqxZ57HDIBo4F8Is_oOUiyp5WnkyEFjMSL_jTt6-HsPudSnOaToO2U/s973/Screenshot%202024-03-16%20163513.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="rick and morty season 7" border="0" data-original-height="541" data-original-width="973" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvtaN5KqxkRQBezz3rtwuc8ncG_PaMCE2bPl0CFgMJat2B4X51dNO0rbtHZvuuXr4rEASd0EZ-rFgwg6RuAoD2Rq4niM8GbiXUJhht87Guq7VaPwGG0DsZdEP1JD0IaOTG0IMUotqxZ57HDIBo4F8Is_oOUiyp5WnkyEFjMSL_jTt6-HsPudSnOaToO2U/w640-h356/Screenshot%202024-03-16%20163513.jpg" title="home video release dvd bluray" width="465" /></a></div><br />Special bonus content for the home entertainment <a href="https://amzn.to/3vfIwIE">Blu-ray</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/49TorXO">DVD</a> release of RICK AND MORTY: THE COMPLETE SEVENTH SEASON include these featurettes:<p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Inside the Episodes -- Take a deeper look into each of the ten episodes from the season;</li><li>Directing Unmortricken -- Jacob Hair walks viewers through the challenges of making one of the most ambitious and action packed episodes in the series history;</li><li>The Characters of Season 7 -- A wide-ranging look at how the character team crafted this season's new designs.</li><li>Inside Season 7 -- A look at the making of the season from the perspective of various members of the crew.</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MTMbw3zKAfY?si=GLtaDdJqqPegoVLY" title="YouTube video player" width="500"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This post has <a href="https://amzn.to/3vfIwIE">affiliate links</a>, which means this blog could earn advertising money if you buy something. This doesn't cost you anything extra, <b><a href="http://ageekdaddy.com">ageekdaddy.com</a></b> just has to give you the heads up for legal reasons. Click away!</div>GeekDad248http://www.blogger.com/profile/13690488571616013402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391520480127966176.post-24468937692998470342024-03-04T22:23:00.005-05:002024-03-04T22:24:35.402-05:002024 AUTORAMA HIGHLIGHTS<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ-wFW_tb1nNF_0fjFZHuNb55iIuGA7U1MkrA5Zgm2JV8e8tKd3Y76cfNQJWA03AvynmMI2IrODAg7xBaAUcf_BocSdmEo35EafA2rp0iubKOZYnTD7m7_bqYsd7JMSf31D5dn-yepZ8tHReeXiQWNoDTwnxeStN3KR025Sa-KNNA0HFW15ihzFB9XdwQ/s2100/20240301_095308.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="2024 autorama" border="0" data-original-height="1575" data-original-width="2100" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ-wFW_tb1nNF_0fjFZHuNb55iIuGA7U1MkrA5Zgm2JV8e8tKd3Y76cfNQJWA03AvynmMI2IrODAg7xBaAUcf_BocSdmEo35EafA2rp0iubKOZYnTD7m7_bqYsd7JMSf31D5dn-yepZ8tHReeXiQWNoDTwnxeStN3KR025Sa-KNNA0HFW15ihzFB9XdwQ/w640-h480/20240301_095308.jpg" title="geek daddy blog" width="465" /></a></div><br />Over the weekend, the annual AUTORAMA show was taking place at the Huntington Place convention center in downtown Detroit. More than 800 classic cars and customized hotrods were showcased during the event. When you live in the Motor City it is part of the region's car culture that fathers and sons bond over checking out cool rides. My boy and I did exactly that spending some quality time together enjoying all that AUTORAMA had to offer.<p></p><p>Here is a highlight reel of our walk around the AUTORAMA show floor:</p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2x7gQfXl1ew?si=9LiI0-n2GXm5AZG6" title="YouTube video player" width="500"></iframe></div><p>My son's favorite car at AUTORAMA was this souped-up Ford Mustang. He'd love to take that out for a spin on a track! That car has some nice Motor City muscle! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNgwD_qhy8051lIr-5B73_Fvv8mGGNBBPULSjb_GHuIAlyzmYUUkqsU9h548b9XNYggvTb68kxpPdL-waHAbz1oukd4ArFKWfYwjJdEy7QUaugOSH8jcInhc8zAfzD9X03YtWBA4O0_Mnlo9QlJ6K0ire1k7oHnWiBmBD_SfvCd-UBLmiX-fHYp5xQDto/s1747/20240301_093533.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="2024 autorama hightlights" border="0" data-original-height="1311" data-original-width="1747" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNgwD_qhy8051lIr-5B73_Fvv8mGGNBBPULSjb_GHuIAlyzmYUUkqsU9h548b9XNYggvTb68kxpPdL-waHAbz1oukd4ArFKWfYwjJdEy7QUaugOSH8jcInhc8zAfzD9X03YtWBA4O0_Mnlo9QlJ6K0ire1k7oHnWiBmBD_SfvCd-UBLmiX-fHYp5xQDto/w640-h480/20240301_093533.jpg" title="detroit michigan" width="465" /></a></div><br /><p>This gritty street racer with an Old English D on the grill caught my attention. Piecing together a vehicle to race against your buddies on a rural dirt road or urban back alley for drag racing bragging rights is like an elixir of youth for a middle-aged dad like me. So, this was one of my favorite cars on display at this year's AUTORAMA.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5lv15x5jYdFiL6VJLznorJqju3Fk9WcQ-_iFdF_a0ZcN5J6Ewpr5oX18IOr-o74F2PNX1-jNLAj7qOVeLWr_PqRUCy9CwkB2xFt5U1R6QXwcUNPFxHTFyzeCwaeuKL4aUloMjbExDBOadeqhGbp13D1uUyIiBKdkKYCy1x0FarbU1Bdl5LTLWcWIa3J8/s1778/20240301_103240.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="detroit autorama 2024" border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1778" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5lv15x5jYdFiL6VJLznorJqju3Fk9WcQ-_iFdF_a0ZcN5J6Ewpr5oX18IOr-o74F2PNX1-jNLAj7qOVeLWr_PqRUCy9CwkB2xFt5U1R6QXwcUNPFxHTFyzeCwaeuKL4aUloMjbExDBOadeqhGbp13D1uUyIiBKdkKYCy1x0FarbU1Bdl5LTLWcWIa3J8/w640-h480/20240301_103240.jpg" title="hotrods" width="465" /></a></div><p>This year was Autorama's 71st annual event in Detroit. For more information about Autorama or other hot rod shows held around the country, including Cincinatti, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis and Kansas City, visit <b><a href="http://autorama.com">autorama.com</a></b>. Also check out <b>@hotrodshows</b> on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hotrodshows">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hotrodshows">Twitter</a>. </p>GeekDad248http://www.blogger.com/profile/13690488571616013402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391520480127966176.post-62106698671676676652024-03-03T18:37:00.002-05:002024-03-03T18:37:49.453-05:00BATMOBILES ON DISPLAY IN THE MOTOR CITY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs2p6hXShJMkv_YD_n1TRQtSFRW8W8UV4KeALfb8_pHHL8BOSz2Pw4Rxfn_K77d36VBRvUGHFdlTIrCpJKHdxPZbwl5VhciEtRyWckxGe_Uy5oqkMGB3zxXyDLJo3g6OyYotWs0v9RXfAVMpKdBm9-kGruFmBGmuODdvVlkOZqY-IY6m7clWybdj2-gc8/s1598/5%20generations%20of%20batmobiles.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="2024 autorama batmobile display" border="0" data-original-height="551" data-original-width="1598" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs2p6hXShJMkv_YD_n1TRQtSFRW8W8UV4KeALfb8_pHHL8BOSz2Pw4Rxfn_K77d36VBRvUGHFdlTIrCpJKHdxPZbwl5VhciEtRyWckxGe_Uy5oqkMGB3zxXyDLJo3g6OyYotWs0v9RXfAVMpKdBm9-kGruFmBGmuODdvVlkOZqY-IY6m7clWybdj2-gc8/w640-h220/5%20generations%20of%20batmobiles.png" title="geek daddy blog" width="465" /></a></div><br />In addition to showcasing more than 800 classic cars and customized hotrods, the 2024 AUTORAMA that took place this weekend (March 1 - 3) included five generations of batmobiles and two batcycles on display. Holy Hotrods Batman! Featured were the original batmobile from the 1966-live action television series along with motorcycles ridden by Batman and Batgirl in the show as well as the cars the Dark Knight drove in the movies <i>Batman Begins</i>, <i>Batman Returns</i>, <i>Batman Forever </i>and <i>Justice League</i>.<div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yRhL1pQYe0E?si=Ga3yqAGmadpFr_3l" title="YouTube video player" width="500"></iframe></div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>1960 ERA BATMOBILE</b></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitlIyZhbCsJzSSZV7QDH3VbF42_eV5CGEFGc2k4MWvwK1Cw4_9uiu70TIhOXKvxAAeyIB0GDqcUkSVGIcRmR91hK6lroVs70XMpM8XtJ3fdySGA-RlUxaIdLRvYCTsOFnTPf5Ss2aAFgqTrGMKaNXie_5MJEMa7HCeETn5-jjfrmn2zKeYzyNsH2x1-PY/s1862/20240301_085929.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="batman" border="0" data-original-height="1862" data-original-width="1397" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitlIyZhbCsJzSSZV7QDH3VbF42_eV5CGEFGc2k4MWvwK1Cw4_9uiu70TIhOXKvxAAeyIB0GDqcUkSVGIcRmR91hK6lroVs70XMpM8XtJ3fdySGA-RlUxaIdLRvYCTsOFnTPf5Ss2aAFgqTrGMKaNXie_5MJEMa7HCeETn5-jjfrmn2zKeYzyNsH2x1-PY/w465-h640/20240301_085929.jpg" title="five generations of batmobiles" width="465" /></a></div><br />From January 12, 1966 though March 14, 1968, the adventures of Gotham City's caped crusader and his boy wonder sidekick were broadcast across the country on the ABC network. Batman, played by Adam West, and Robin, played by Burt Ward, engaged in a variety of comic book style battles with epic villains during the television series 120 episodes that spanned over three years. And while the show was filled with great actors and actresses playing its heroes and villains, it was a car that may had the most memorable role. Everyone knows and loves the Batmobile from this Batman tv series!</div><div><br /></div><div>The vehicle was custom made for the show. Prior to this tv show, Batman drove a simple non-descript red sedan in the comic books and an average looking Cadillac in the 1940s film serials. Television producers though wanted to have the hero have his own unique tricked out hotrod that would wow audiences. So, they purchased a Lincoln Futura concept car that Ford wasn't planning on bringing into production and transformed it into a crime fighting weapon. The concept of Batman having a cool looking, techy, super car was born! </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpHSkOEIrblUBtjYVr8E03MjTaW_ALcO4mIPVCgSst9bRlEKWmVAuJyjPFJU7icGVNpnByEHDj_b1N95TNZYqN3zfTHbN1SuM_UtGxmZEG1fyAJME7i3mWCNseaEAL2bE3Lc2rCX-IhxHA-RTO3n4tRRzOsi-GiOC-heWnA1GNgE3WXveEpNX06dBOOEI/s1931/20240301_092136.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="original batmobile" border="0" data-original-height="1448" data-original-width="1931" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpHSkOEIrblUBtjYVr8E03MjTaW_ALcO4mIPVCgSst9bRlEKWmVAuJyjPFJU7icGVNpnByEHDj_b1N95TNZYqN3zfTHbN1SuM_UtGxmZEG1fyAJME7i3mWCNseaEAL2bE3Lc2rCX-IhxHA-RTO3n4tRRzOsi-GiOC-heWnA1GNgE3WXveEpNX06dBOOEI/w640-h480/20240301_092136.jpg" title="batman" width="465" /></a></div><br />Autorama provided for a close up view of a replica of the original Batmobile and Batcycles from the 1960s era tv series starring Adam West and Burt Ward. The vehicles have been autographed by a number of the cast from the show. With its double-bubble roof, fins and rocket engine this sure is a sweet ride! </div><div><br /></div><div><b>TIM BURTON-ERA BATMOBILE (1989 - 1992)</b></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpuRu0YpkPrmL0lV5Z_-mRtT7ALEq-DMPCWe49BJvQ8-uKD_XUX0-WF7hexxHrHkNYdxZ8x0SvUGWi3odZiz5Gnf-LDq8HwtU4krZeGuIEwSm-R67DcXd0GrlnU-KAja2DQ6cMqjq95Y9l8tzdFtEhejfwFJC3mkvUZTf3RA24ipM3juTVwCD6PdYs5so/s1756/20240301_085859.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="tim burton batmobile" border="0" data-original-height="1756" data-original-width="1317" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpuRu0YpkPrmL0lV5Z_-mRtT7ALEq-DMPCWe49BJvQ8-uKD_XUX0-WF7hexxHrHkNYdxZ8x0SvUGWi3odZiz5Gnf-LDq8HwtU4krZeGuIEwSm-R67DcXd0GrlnU-KAja2DQ6cMqjq95Y9l8tzdFtEhejfwFJC3mkvUZTf3RA24ipM3juTVwCD6PdYs5so/w480-h640/20240301_085859.jpg" title="autorama batmobiles" width="480" /></a></div><br />The batmobiles driven by Michael Keeton in the Tim Burton directed Batman movies was meant to have a gothic vibe and darker tone for the film compared to the campier Adam West ride. This batmobile was inspired by the vehicles of 1930s era salt-flat racers and the sliding canopies of fighter jets. The movie car was powered by a Chevrolet V-8 to give it some Motor City muscle! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix7BtO1Kv51l2_IyDzImsl82u78C6mpjqYiR3rcsVnUf3gFv1K6Z3OU5LkEqQNPxAl_mq7EgyNHtGm7YP0mpA2RvucVmxtp0UaUKfkcoX2J_HDeI2Pmr9W9p5tQADc7CwPtgvJGrfXqvnbyBiyMpfx2a9g3RMZKHKuoQZGXaeDMcADjUy-gIRZhkmp3jI/s1898/20240301_092306.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="micheal keaton batmobile" border="0" data-original-height="1424" data-original-width="1898" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix7BtO1Kv51l2_IyDzImsl82u78C6mpjqYiR3rcsVnUf3gFv1K6Z3OU5LkEqQNPxAl_mq7EgyNHtGm7YP0mpA2RvucVmxtp0UaUKfkcoX2J_HDeI2Pmr9W9p5tQADc7CwPtgvJGrfXqvnbyBiyMpfx2a9g3RMZKHKuoQZGXaeDMcADjUy-gIRZhkmp3jI/w640-h480/20240301_092306.jpg" title="geek daddy blog" width="465" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>BATMAN FOREVER (1995)</b></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8bEAFAMixPvNOAZAx9aCNgIv4xljD0PHyJoIsXCZBk2VOaRuHYsMd7yPX_8SJeN5HLTlaA4OB7-ccLprOxd9BN9zej4kyAE3Wq8DnHUk4Mj807GIiDKhN6idqUkfiJ6K0RR1ZO53MpPg2FzxqiYijZvlJmYde9XylvCon4Thl0zwuQvUdQt4SIo6bqgA/s1840/20240301_085914.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="val kilmer batmobile" border="0" data-original-height="1840" data-original-width="1380" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8bEAFAMixPvNOAZAx9aCNgIv4xljD0PHyJoIsXCZBk2VOaRuHYsMd7yPX_8SJeN5HLTlaA4OB7-ccLprOxd9BN9zej4kyAE3Wq8DnHUk4Mj807GIiDKhN6idqUkfiJ6K0RR1ZO53MpPg2FzxqiYijZvlJmYde9XylvCon4Thl0zwuQvUdQt4SIo6bqgA/w465-h640/20240301_085914.jpg" title="batman forever batmobile" width="465" /></a></div><br />The Batmobile driven by Val Kilmer in the Joel Schumacher directed film had more of a sci-fi inspiration to it compared to the one utilized by Burton. Designers took inspiration from under the sea in jelly fish and outer space with creatures from the film <i>Alien</i> to design this adaption of the Batmobile. There was an emphasis from the movie studio to lighten up the imagery of Batman to make the toys based on the film more appealing to kids. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNIzAMT6DhgEnbxRULhc7ZWnjCc93Rx5qvtfGr_O7FrsWO77oJuOpL6ghi3_hOFVswTlalsJVZCmL0xsatcVfv7BQgEHZ9PLIYnoDxdRAH0lVUWqLDGofUaiklDnzAj24qj9i-uUfaZj9ADCNq1e8jyFGSvUfTigX0txk6X8noCcr3VfUQ46ddGCZE2dk/s1565/20240301_093250.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="batmobile" border="0" data-original-height="1565" data-original-width="1174" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNIzAMT6DhgEnbxRULhc7ZWnjCc93Rx5qvtfGr_O7FrsWO77oJuOpL6ghi3_hOFVswTlalsJVZCmL0xsatcVfv7BQgEHZ9PLIYnoDxdRAH0lVUWqLDGofUaiklDnzAj24qj9i-uUfaZj9ADCNq1e8jyFGSvUfTigX0txk6X8noCcr3VfUQ46ddGCZE2dk/w465-h640/20240301_093250.jpg" title="geek daddy blog" width="465" /></a></div><br /></div><div>While this Batmobile didn't take design cues from prior makes and models of cars, it was built on a Corvette platform and utilizes a 345-horsepower Chevy 350 ZZ3 V-8 engine. While the body of this Batmobile may look like a toy, it is the real deal if you were to take it out on a race track. The vehicle on display at Autorama also sports Val Kilmer's autograph on its frame. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWMTf9hIvOyo-U0NGXHgmxxKD7RcsyLyp8XcbcGqTnPkwKKqMWu4UhbM-0qzN3dXQbPQnEXc8GdBpCSX3M2o0I6MC-c9n3aSjakoucbKZYpUvqsj6pFFeIPlaUoMQeQigF1npKgEImINXQa8xCVn5iuywHkJSsiyhT87TyzF6wT2477xsdW2NP4wMS9-Q/s1976/20240301_092327.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="val kilmer batmobile" border="0" data-original-height="1482" data-original-width="1976" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWMTf9hIvOyo-U0NGXHgmxxKD7RcsyLyp8XcbcGqTnPkwKKqMWu4UhbM-0qzN3dXQbPQnEXc8GdBpCSX3M2o0I6MC-c9n3aSjakoucbKZYpUvqsj6pFFeIPlaUoMQeQigF1npKgEImINXQa8xCVn5iuywHkJSsiyhT87TyzF6wT2477xsdW2NP4wMS9-Q/w640-h480/20240301_092327.jpg" title="gotham city batmobiles" width="465" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb_eC5DxJi0gJLDsbQ_00dlpI2awBavL7w_M80yrGo-cusOPNL8X_JLIfdXm5mRZM0wB1OEvB0psEZaFA-CoSjjXCGrRIHt-lAjuQT7iTaWfZE0POsiHLxVB_VpEIQgN-ffRD9FV8yCCq2ujCiwLNXNvMDCizepc0gfZyLlMC9xNihNDDrEsdWAlskSOs/s1907/20240301_092331.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="batman forever batmobile" border="0" data-original-height="1430" data-original-width="1907" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb_eC5DxJi0gJLDsbQ_00dlpI2awBavL7w_M80yrGo-cusOPNL8X_JLIfdXm5mRZM0wB1OEvB0psEZaFA-CoSjjXCGrRIHt-lAjuQT7iTaWfZE0POsiHLxVB_VpEIQgN-ffRD9FV8yCCq2ujCiwLNXNvMDCizepc0gfZyLlMC9xNihNDDrEsdWAlskSOs/w640-h480/20240301_092331.jpg" title="autorama" width="465" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>BATMAN BEGINS (2005)</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Director Chris Nolan wanted to have his Batman, Christian Bale, driving a vehicle that had more a real life military vehicle image to it. He envisioned a mashup of a Lamborghini with a Humvee. In essence, Nolan wanted a super-fast tank. The batmobile that resulted became known as the Tumbler.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7LZ2WjWVl7mnB2KRmdDaAaGJbmXKrXXNLEuh8w0Vzc6riLGKqYcLCQuPeZ3Le8MBo6-723ufSrxS7ky0C1LnFC2UgMXqQ4uxetkh7PZP0lQB003GaM0TC4UjawkxlE5Njolm8WlujOt_-ZseQvQYXF16ckOE24p8AAjcx0DV6KLY8BsDdLTtck_kdYx0/s1751/20240301_092546.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="gothem city batmobiles" border="0" data-original-height="1313" data-original-width="1751" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7LZ2WjWVl7mnB2KRmdDaAaGJbmXKrXXNLEuh8w0Vzc6riLGKqYcLCQuPeZ3Le8MBo6-723ufSrxS7ky0C1LnFC2UgMXqQ4uxetkh7PZP0lQB003GaM0TC4UjawkxlE5Njolm8WlujOt_-ZseQvQYXF16ckOE24p8AAjcx0DV6KLY8BsDdLTtck_kdYx0/w640-h480/20240301_092546.jpg" title="motor city" width="465" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQXqqD-nG_UEuXkqVh0jxQmittaKjKZORm5JokdUbG2nS9DqC_encgXXl6-WuSq7uv240nZZFF3zGXa3rxanf_6kj_E2b4pGsapmtVTmfYM2waLfXnrFV1h_8HgZxUSc3UsFWQyQO4QQPobVs3hJimqyk2mcefYQZ7qrxM7_sxoL3T7zzJKzRpzN6GP8c/s1846/20240301_092442.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="batman tumbler" border="0" data-original-height="1384" data-original-width="1846" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQXqqD-nG_UEuXkqVh0jxQmittaKjKZORm5JokdUbG2nS9DqC_encgXXl6-WuSq7uv240nZZFF3zGXa3rxanf_6kj_E2b4pGsapmtVTmfYM2waLfXnrFV1h_8HgZxUSc3UsFWQyQO4QQPobVs3hJimqyk2mcefYQZ7qrxM7_sxoL3T7zzJKzRpzN6GP8c/w640-h480/20240301_092442.jpg" title="5 batmobiles gotham city" width="465" /></a></div><br />The Tumbler is equipped with 44-inch monster truck tires and a Chevy LS1, 5.7-liter V-8 engine. This movie car was so fast that a Mercedes camera-car could hardly keep up with it while filming scenes for the movie. The Batmobile Tumbler is a beast! </div><div><br /></div><div><b>JUSTICE LEAGUE (2017)</b></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjFJWCpMyiAYTftiLwqjglazstXwwwk_OmeX3aDbFdxjWm3dDXllFLkUG3LmPDvod-hLje4Hu2j9PZFJqadt2dvbO8FfnoKh6yr5DZLwjdVPuq4esN8ukABHqGac1JahLgTb9LgGdTgKJUTbOljXoPA-nBsanafYYFHbYwFN4qpUA03QDw6Lecn4GTAYk/s1690/20240301_085626.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="movie cars" border="0" data-original-height="1690" data-original-width="1268" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjFJWCpMyiAYTftiLwqjglazstXwwwk_OmeX3aDbFdxjWm3dDXllFLkUG3LmPDvod-hLje4Hu2j9PZFJqadt2dvbO8FfnoKh6yr5DZLwjdVPuq4esN8ukABHqGac1JahLgTb9LgGdTgKJUTbOljXoPA-nBsanafYYFHbYwFN4qpUA03QDw6Lecn4GTAYk/w465-h640/20240301_085626.jpg" title="batmobile" width="465" /></a></div><br />Ben Affleck's Batmobile in the Zack Snyder DC Comics inspired movies is a leaner version of the Tumbler. It looks more like a fast, futuristic armored car versus the Tumbler's tank-like appearance. While the Justice League version of the Batmobile doesn't have working machine guns and missile launchers, it does have a real life Ford F350 Raptor 700 horsepower truck engine in it. Vroom! Vroom!</div><div><br /></div><div>Five generations of Gotham City batmobiles on display in the Motor City. Which batmobile is your favorite? I'm torn between the Tumbler and one that wasn't on display at Autorama, the muscle car driven by Robert Pattinson in 2022's The Batman which had more of the appearance of a hotrod versus a techy super car. Yet, I would be GEEKED to take any of these batmobiles for a spin and it was awesome to get a close up look at these five cars at the Autorama display.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr7Ydqmxl3E3vvKTcF7JemuF1CRCAbEI4UA5oM_s4AxZwUhxWHqP4M6e3ktDm_mN4I0Ecthb0npv5GnBx14z3PiEmwWLRburkGN1oAdnOxLSy2Kwn_dJo2nG-0DsCa7etQ3NHCm9aiPWJj2MzJz0bB-qllLmhpAeDxDEpOqCVrqpLiorc_u4t8y2LuJX0/s1692/20240301_092602.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="geek daddy blog" border="0" data-original-height="1269" data-original-width="1692" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr7Ydqmxl3E3vvKTcF7JemuF1CRCAbEI4UA5oM_s4AxZwUhxWHqP4M6e3ktDm_mN4I0Ecthb0npv5GnBx14z3PiEmwWLRburkGN1oAdnOxLSy2Kwn_dJo2nG-0DsCa7etQ3NHCm9aiPWJj2MzJz0bB-qllLmhpAeDxDEpOqCVrqpLiorc_u4t8y2LuJX0/w640-h480/20240301_092602.jpg" title="favorite batmobile" width="465" /></a></div><br />This year was Autorama's 71st annual event in Detroit. For more information about Autorama or other hot rod shows held around the country, including Cincinatti, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis and Kansas City, visit <b><a href="http://autorama.com">autorama.com</a></b>. Also check out <b>@hotrodshows</b> on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hotrodshows">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hotrodshows">Twitter</a>. </div><br />GeekDad248http://www.blogger.com/profile/13690488571616013402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391520480127966176.post-12020452991381797452024-02-28T20:25:00.003-05:002024-02-28T20:25:58.625-05:00HOW BEST TO USE THE INTERNET AT HOME<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnS61jye8GkVfnrhMPcemWYs9JTfm75_AYHl0dk9bsLbIWeUWoAJ7NEhaEwVUIOHCBAsBed9NrM5xY2pBg2s0U9tonTV0370OL7yBaBDatFoCnGczEet54zFZfja5ybK5Fe6_wMRtZMqlcW6vslLRB5K641nnQkIDHvi59k9qn9_iOH2pp4jIwY2NFPkg/s5184/linkedin-sales-solutions-UK1N66KUkMk-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="geek daddy blog" border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnS61jye8GkVfnrhMPcemWYs9JTfm75_AYHl0dk9bsLbIWeUWoAJ7NEhaEwVUIOHCBAsBed9NrM5xY2pBg2s0U9tonTV0370OL7yBaBDatFoCnGczEet54zFZfja5ybK5Fe6_wMRtZMqlcW6vslLRB5K641nnQkIDHvi59k9qn9_iOH2pp4jIwY2NFPkg/w640-h426/linkedin-sales-solutions-UK1N66KUkMk-unsplash.jpg" title="dad life detroit michigan" width="465" /></a></div><br />The internet is a hugely central part of many people’s lives these days, though it doesn’t have to be, and you always have the option of changing that if you want to. However, insofar as you are using the <a href="https://www.ageekdaddy.com/2015/08/comcast-bolsters-internet-essentials.html">internet</a> at home, you’ll want to make sure that you are doing so in the right way, so that you can make the most of it. But what does this mean, and how can you ensure that you are doing it as well as possible?
<div><br /></div><div>Essentially what we mean here is that you are using the internet consciously, that you are keeping safe while you are using it, and that you are not spending too much time on it overall. These are important things to make sure of, as we are about to see. Let’s take a look at how you might approach these issues. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Conscious Use </b></div><div><br /></div><div>So first of all, let’s discuss what we mean when we say that you should use the internet consciously. Essentially this is all about ensuring that you are using it in a way which is sensible and thoughtful. This is basically the opposite of mindlessly scrolling through twitter feeds and so on. It’s more about picking it up and putting it down for a specific amount of time and for a specific need. </div><div><br /></div><div>What we are arguing for here is to use the internet as a tool. As long as you approach it in that way, you are going to find that it’s much easier and simpler to enjoy it, and not to let it take over your life. If you are not careful, the internet can become <a href="https://www.broadbandcompared.co.uk/guides/home-network-setup-how-to-get-the-best-from-your-broadband">something of an addiction</a>, so conscious use is a good way to avoid that happening. As long as you use it consciously, you’ll find that it’s a much more enjoyable thing to use on the whole, so this is really worth thinking about.</div><div><br /></div><b>Safety</b><div><br /></div><div>As well as that, it’s vital that you know what to do in order to remain as safe as possible while you are online. This can actually be relatively easy to achieve, but you will need to make sure that you are focused on a few key things, so it’s well worth going through what those are. And if you can do that, again it will have a way of making your internet experience so much better. <div><br /></div><div>First of all, secure your connection with a strong password, and make sure that you always have a firewall and an antivirus program on. You might also want to install a VPN, so that you can hide what your IP address is - and be aware that it is possible to change your IP address whenever you want to as well. Just look up <a href="https://clearvpn.com/blog/how-to-change-ip-address/">how to change IP address</a> and you should find it pretty easily. </div><div><br /></div><div>Beyond that, you might want to take care to avoid scams and other such problems. The main way this happens is through phishing, where someone pretends to be an organization to steal data from you. Just keep your wits about you, and don’t automatically trust anyone that emails you. This is a good rule of thumb that will probably serve you well. If you can do those basic things, you’ll be a lot safer in no time, and you’ll find that your use of the internet is much more secure - and therefore more enjoyable.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Time Reduction </b></div><div><br /></div><div>Finally, it might also be worth trying to limit how much time you <a href="https://www.currys.co.uk/techtalk/computing/connectivity/how-to-connect-to-the-internet-on-the-go.html">spend online</a> overall, especially if you have a history of ending up scrolling for hours on social media. One of the things that can really help here is what we mentioned about using it consciously as a tool. If you can do that, you’ll find that you are much more likely to actually have a good amount of time there, and not too much.</div><div><br /></div><div>You might also want to set up a tool to help you. You can get screen reduction tools that automatically shut you out after a while, and they can be really helpful in trying to avoid using screens too much. So that is definitely something to think about here too.
However you do it, just try to keep your internet time limited a little, and you will probably find that this makes it much easier to enjoy the time you do spend online. That’s a really important thing for you to consider in all of this.</div></div>GeekDad248http://www.blogger.com/profile/13690488571616013402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391520480127966176.post-42936361971911544052024-02-25T18:02:00.005-05:002024-02-25T18:02:44.190-05:00FIVE GENERATIONS OF THE BATMOBILE ON DISPLAY IN DETROIT<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWx02NGYRyfPJ0nJlm4Fy7wNYA1_527vLDIMP6mRoRSys1FiN7I3TtKxlNDZMDmU7CYzHyqRrCUhU6jxqLAs0C15NzUGFMn04rt_QSfP0jomfGrOGzhgb7I5S3i8p4rwGJcJpTKD4Q7KKowOku7OWNQU0VFSBc5oZkQ1c5bkkI4eoqNGhVMNvrfGgmvBU/s1200/5Generations_Gotham-City3_v1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="batmobiles" border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="1200" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWx02NGYRyfPJ0nJlm4Fy7wNYA1_527vLDIMP6mRoRSys1FiN7I3TtKxlNDZMDmU7CYzHyqRrCUhU6jxqLAs0C15NzUGFMn04rt_QSfP0jomfGrOGzhgb7I5S3i8p4rwGJcJpTKD4Q7KKowOku7OWNQU0VFSBc5oZkQ1c5bkkI4eoqNGhVMNvrfGgmvBU/w640-h492/5Generations_Gotham-City3_v1.jpg" title="detroit autorama show" width="465" /></a></div><br />Holy Hotrods Batman! Five generations of Batmobiles will be on display in the Motor City at the 2024 <a href="https://autorama.com/">Autorama</a> show being held in the<a href="https://www.huntingtonplacedetroit.com/"> Huntingon Place</a> convention center from March 1 - 3. Featured will be the original batmobile from the <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059968/">1966-live action television series</a> as well as the cars the Caped Crusader used in the movies <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0372784/">Batman Begins</a>, <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103776/">Batman Returns</a>, <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112462/">Batman Forever</a> and <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0974015/">Justice League</a>. Don't miss out on the chance to get an up close look at these super hotrods from Gotham City! <p></p><p>The show takes place Friday, March 1, 2024 from Noon to 10 pm; Saturday, March 2 from 9 am to 10 pm, and Sunday, March 3 from 10 am to 7 pm. Adult general admission is $27; Kids (6 - 12) admission is $10; Children under 5 are FREE. Also discounted tickets are available at <a href="https://www.oreillyauto.com/">O'Reilly Auto Parts stores</a>.</p><p>In addition to the batmobiles, hundreds of classic cars and hotrods will be showcased during this three-day event. For more information, visit <b><a href="https://autorama.com/">autorama.com</a></b> </p>GeekDad248http://www.blogger.com/profile/13690488571616013402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391520480127966176.post-35505071238399857202024-02-24T21:30:00.002-05:002024-02-24T21:30:51.964-05:00MARVEL ZOMBIES ALL IN KICKSTARTER PLEDGE<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtquVRutZuUVa-AuSwVALEloj0rd0FQaLkIkWMr7fb2KA6ZVCGB585KgYOdooeCH_rvdL8X9S-XeTarAnAlQD_nxxhiJbbOUC0C5SwmQjbDm64uSbPNWlsUMZrbUlES0b1YSvW8tw8Qx1WAZiH2TKjLVBehDMBykqIHlP22SYTvrr77Rfrtu0DzasLTR0/s1239/Marvel%20Zombies%20Game.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Marvel Zombicide" border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="1239" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtquVRutZuUVa-AuSwVALEloj0rd0FQaLkIkWMr7fb2KA6ZVCGB585KgYOdooeCH_rvdL8X9S-XeTarAnAlQD_nxxhiJbbOUC0C5SwmQjbDm64uSbPNWlsUMZrbUlES0b1YSvW8tw8Qx1WAZiH2TKjLVBehDMBykqIHlP22SYTvrr77Rfrtu0DzasLTR0/w640-h362/Marvel%20Zombies%20Game.jpg" title="CMON Marvel Zombies Kickstarter Unboxing" width="465" /></a></div><br />When I heard that CMON GAMES fantastic <a href="https://www.zombicide.com/">Zombicide</a> tabletop role playing game was doing a mashup with Marvel superheroes there was no doubt in my mind that I would be going ALL IN on a pledge for its Kickstarter campaign. This resulted in a gigantic <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/364585168081?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=364585168081&targetid=1530439037651&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9016839&poi=&campaignid=19851828444&mkgroupid=145880009014&rlsatarget=pla-1530439037651&abcId=9307249&merchantid=6296724&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxOauBhCaARIsAEbUSQQ7aZprnOo7OgLTcUk00od5P0gYQFlOmx5Nx0rZnEhyJGD0kw3mxucaAnOrEALw_wcB">Galactus game piece</a> and ten boxes of goodies including two core game play boxes, eleven expansion packs with themes that include Fantastic Four and Guardians of the Galaxy adventures, board tiles for various scenarios, and <a href="https://amzn.to/3OWnLsh">a ton of stretch goal characters</a> to play with arriving at my doorstep. Time for an unboxing! <p></p><p>A zombie plague strikes and not even Earth’s mightiest heroes are safe. Marvel Zombies is a cooperative board game for 1 to 6 players, based on the core mechanics of the popular <a href="https://www.zombicide.com/">Zombicide</a> series, bringing non-stop zombie action to the Marvel universe. Original art by comics legend <a href="https://www.marvel.com/comics/creators/11748/marco_checchetto">Marco Checchetto</a> is incorporated into amazing game pieces and playing cards depicting iconic Marvel characters in glorious (and often gory) detail.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jX4garuneP4?si=hqlPTjFK7EBmnDkF" title="YouTube video player" width="500"></iframe></div><p>In the primary <a href="https://amzn.to/3UNzAEM">Marvel Zombies Core Box</a>, players take on the role of superheroes who have been infected and succumbed to the virus. Unlike other variations of Zombicide by CMON, in this game instead of battling zombies you take on the role of them. Players' mission is to spread the zombie plague far and wide. Heroes retain twisted versions of their former personalities but are now enslaved to an insatiable hunger. Players face off against other heroes who have yet to succumb to the infection, along with the relentless members of S.H.I.E.L.D., in a battle of survival. Game missions are inspired by the scripts of <a href="https://amzn.to/3TbK4N5">Marvel Zombies comic books</a>. Are you ready to destroy the world?</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1yU7FnReiCsRXcixQue6-c-nv8o9wT4UMF1eYhSpftcjh20UnCUpF8GqygvfphxEp6q0_8b0aTrxe5j4-dECb9kVBj2ozy0QLRbDEKpfxPmv1KXYLRnJRQf5yvtLoZCEwAOapJaKI9hgkDG5fK4_x4GJ5nUSi6UnjGfWuAkWodUVT_KHvaed5XkTmIDc/s1500/81W8xmHVbFL._AC_SL1500_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Marvel Zombies Game" border="0" data-original-height="1090" data-original-width="1500" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1yU7FnReiCsRXcixQue6-c-nv8o9wT4UMF1eYhSpftcjh20UnCUpF8GqygvfphxEp6q0_8b0aTrxe5j4-dECb9kVBj2ozy0QLRbDEKpfxPmv1KXYLRnJRQf5yvtLoZCEwAOapJaKI9hgkDG5fK4_x4GJ5nUSi6UnjGfWuAkWodUVT_KHvaed5XkTmIDc/w640-h466/81W8xmHVbFL._AC_SL1500_.jpg" title="table top role playing games" width="465" /></a></div><br />If you prefer the traditional hero role of superheroes, Marvel Zombies also has a second core box, <a href="https://amzn.to/3Tbqq3B">X-MEN RESISTENCE</a>, that lets players be survivors battling in classic Zombicide mode. This core box has mutant superheroes take a stand against the relentless zombie plague. It also opens the door for gameplay that lets a variety of other Marvel superheroes battle zombies instead of having to play the game as one. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGR2YRVyyYsCnfI16PbIdGzWS7KehUD_O0BT_Z8th2QyDwx0vH2wjl483lHlFsf534ubWCPeP_H_9CmuSjlwz9q96EQJrBQuURcXsy3myJsatOoauVKr03cWZgbdKayu97ee40owp0OiTFsTrPXoNKV_n0Uw85Aeb6XUMHunHx2ujXVARI09QlOTxXW8c/s1500/718SW0EV27L._AC_SL1500_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="xmen resistance" border="0" data-original-height="1271" data-original-width="1500" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGR2YRVyyYsCnfI16PbIdGzWS7KehUD_O0BT_Z8th2QyDwx0vH2wjl483lHlFsf534ubWCPeP_H_9CmuSjlwz9q96EQJrBQuURcXsy3myJsatOoauVKr03cWZgbdKayu97ee40owp0OiTFsTrPXoNKV_n0Uw85Aeb6XUMHunHx2ujXVARI09QlOTxXW8c/w640-h542/718SW0EV27L._AC_SL1500_.jpg" title="marvel zombies game" width="465" /></a></div><br />Which of the core boxes will you prefer to play in: <a href="https://amzn.to/3SQekM2">zombie mode</a> or <a href="https://amzn.to/3Tbqq3B">survivor mode</a>? There are also expansion packs for extended game play that include Fantastic 4: Under Siege; Guardians of the Galaxy; Clash of the Sinister Six; Hydra Resurrection; and Sentinel Strike. Plus there is a <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/364585168081?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=364585168081&targetid=1530439037651&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9016839&poi=&campaignid=19851828444&mkgroupid=145880009014&rlsatarget=pla-1530439037651&abcId=9307249&merchantid=6296724&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxOauBhCaARIsAEbUSQQ7aZprnOo7OgLTcUk00od5P0gYQFlOmx5Nx0rZnEhyJGD0kw3mxucaAnOrEALw_wcB">Galactus mode</a> that was exclusive to the Kickstarter campaign but you can still potentially get your hands on through the secondary market like E-Bay or select game stores.<p></p><p><b><a href="https://amzn.to/3TbqEHZ">FANTASTIC FOUR</a></b></p><p>Immerse yourself in the chaos of a zombie-infested New York and the Baxter Building in the "<a href="https://amzn.to/3TbqEHZ">Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game - Fantastic Four: Under Siege</a>" expansion. Choose your path as you can play as either Zombie or Survivor Modes. Use the Fantastic Four to save New York or lead them into the ranks of the undead.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWZpumiyEmNEvauKjMArEBZ-wVq65pWqOiFulFoxV3IrNwtpY6_g3HH94VAeWbdUICEeN501ZHwJoS3b0xT8vNQXsf5fp4L6dLmjwx2Jn-lh_w9PxEW6gEH6H0xOBnjBi7loKWTWz6EowPEV57emj3qts1eToFBQ6_52thu91sitH7ysFKPADpmkGVxl0/s1500/81W0fobwoOL._AC_SL1500_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="marvel zombies" border="0" data-original-height="661" data-original-width="1500" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWZpumiyEmNEvauKjMArEBZ-wVq65pWqOiFulFoxV3IrNwtpY6_g3HH94VAeWbdUICEeN501ZHwJoS3b0xT8vNQXsf5fp4L6dLmjwx2Jn-lh_w9PxEW6gEH6H0xOBnjBi7loKWTWz6EowPEV57emj3qts1eToFBQ6_52thu91sitH7ysFKPADpmkGVxl0/w640-h282/81W0fobwoOL._AC_SL1500_.jpg" title="fantastic four" width="465" /></a></div><br /><b><a href="https://amzn.to/3UW3UNt">SENTINEL STRIKE</a></b><p></p><p>Giant robotic <a href="https://amzn.to/3UW3UNt">Sentinels</a> can be added to any scenario to bring an extra challenge to the players. These robots, programmed to hunt down and exterminate any mutant lifeforms, do not care about the distinction between living and dead. If it’s still moving, it’s a threat that must be eliminated. This expansion will contain a few Sentinel-centered scenarios for both Zombie Mode (using the New York tiles from the Marvel Zombies core box) and Hero Mode (using the X-Mansion tiles from the X-Men Resistance core box). Each of the Sentinels has a unique, highly detailed game piece, measuring a whopping 12cm high.</p><p><b><a href="https://amzn.to/3UY6Vgt">GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY</a></b></p><p>Join the Guardians of the Galaxy, even as some of their own have succumbed to the relentless zombie virus, in "<a href="https://amzn.to/3UY6Vgt">Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game - Guardians of the Galaxy</a>." Face the terror of a zombie outbreak in the far reaches of space, where the Guardians must confront not only their zombified comrades but also the formidable zombie Thanos wielding the Infinity Stones.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg24sjW2ZeV8i-PNLMtNc1gspQXbr4al_aX2NtP7UAr3wIC_nkvSLx3XGLn5uLgfNeeLRv1oxp7mdsGju3xX9akELf2K34t3OQUi8qKDFTUeBCnbEsBiIbCP-FG2k7Wu_JJExZXYybZxoNGz7cQVgZytmfQ4UJrbNdQyjTPUoJioeAouss-wFm80VuauDI/s1500/71sb0lE54UL._AC_SL1500_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="guardians of the galaxy" border="0" data-original-height="969" data-original-width="1500" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg24sjW2ZeV8i-PNLMtNc1gspQXbr4al_aX2NtP7UAr3wIC_nkvSLx3XGLn5uLgfNeeLRv1oxp7mdsGju3xX9akELf2K34t3OQUi8qKDFTUeBCnbEsBiIbCP-FG2k7Wu_JJExZXYybZxoNGz7cQVgZytmfQ4UJrbNdQyjTPUoJioeAouss-wFm80VuauDI/w640-h414/71sb0lE54UL._AC_SL1500_.jpg" title="cmon marvel zombies game" width="465" /></a></div><br /><b><a href="https://amzn.to/48zV76V">THE SINISTER SIX</a></b><p></p><p>Witness the ultimate showdown in "<a href="https://amzn.to/48zV76V">Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game - Clash of the Sinister Six</a>" as heroes and villains unite against a relentless zombie outbreak! The Sinister Six, longtime enemies of Spider-Man, must join forces with Super Heroes to combat their infected comrades and halt the zombie plague. This expansion pack introduces Team vs. Team mode, where players confront one another across the undead divide, determining the fate of New York City in a thrilling, high-stakes battle.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrMdjqRBceX54ykTJIBmzC7NFI9nX3zYXg91NLxKJpn6IS3E9w8GHcNKDpa74vuruWya43-gaR8_-nJfpTcgXtCJrpfm0t5__f1-_Q3wuq1iNt67GMu-6QLq_sRte40lLtH_Sz8GxfHfBhY4EUcor1HLgZ3kqRheKxl-qBtzG-1ZYVPOxgNDza4mtMMsQ/s1500/71NIubGRgXL._AC_SL1500_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="sinister six" border="0" data-original-height="1043" data-original-width="1500" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrMdjqRBceX54ykTJIBmzC7NFI9nX3zYXg91NLxKJpn6IS3E9w8GHcNKDpa74vuruWya43-gaR8_-nJfpTcgXtCJrpfm0t5__f1-_Q3wuq1iNt67GMu-6QLq_sRte40lLtH_Sz8GxfHfBhY4EUcor1HLgZ3kqRheKxl-qBtzG-1ZYVPOxgNDza4mtMMsQ/w640-h446/71NIubGRgXL._AC_SL1500_.jpg" title="marvel zombicide" width="465" /></a></div><br /><b><a href="https://amzn.to/3uDlv2a">HYDRA RESURRECTION</a></b><p></p><p>Confront the ultimate evil as the Red Skull takes control of legions of <a href="https://amzn.to/3uDlv2a">Hydra zombie soldiers</a>, posing a dire threat to the world. This expansion adds character pieces and board game tiles to allow the creation of new scenarios to play.</p><p>Stay tune for more posts on <b><a href="http://ageekdaddy.com">ageekdaddy.com</a></b> as I dive into this game! Also give a <b>@Geekdad248</b> a follow on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/geekdad248/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/GeekDad248">Twitter</a> for extra content to be geeked about. </p><p>This post has affiliate links, which means this blog could earn advertising money if you buy something. This doesn't cost you anything extra, <b><a href="http://ageekdaddy.com">ageekdaddy.com</a></b> just has to give you the heads up for legal reasons. </p>GeekDad248http://www.blogger.com/profile/13690488571616013402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391520480127966176.post-5768706121923089402024-02-24T15:37:00.001-05:002024-02-25T15:58:02.558-05:00NEW THE TOXIC AVENGER STORY FROM AHOY COMICS<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihxVITPp_QP2QghYy17bJ03RpC4bpDz4BDubQD9zirhBJimQ08w32j0XqV37rCYFxDrxjyKrCtqs7V5lTK8D9qio0mvN0eWMv1Zdfrp4-u68Viv9iQ8ZxyUYVlB5eMgKzAvq4IHxQ5XU41NggdOYK1dso66duwTluC7EywTvOem3awdbBcVd2fdjKUs5Y/s943/toxic%20avenger%20comic%20books.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="527" data-original-width="943" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihxVITPp_QP2QghYy17bJ03RpC4bpDz4BDubQD9zirhBJimQ08w32j0XqV37rCYFxDrxjyKrCtqs7V5lTK8D9qio0mvN0eWMv1Zdfrp4-u68Viv9iQ8ZxyUYVlB5eMgKzAvq4IHxQ5XU41NggdOYK1dso66duwTluC7EywTvOem3awdbBcVd2fdjKUs5Y/w640-h358/toxic%20avenger%20comic%20books.jpg" width="465" /></a></div><br />Two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist for Editorial Cartoonist Matt Bors and acclaimed illustrator Fred Harper are collaborating on a brand new THE TOXIC AVENGER story that will be published in a 5-issue limited series from AHOY Comics. TOXIC AVENGER #1 will land in stores on October 9, 2024. The Toxic Avenger first appeared in the 1984 cult classic film about a mutated weakling mopping up a corporate mess, directed by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz and starring Mitchell Cohen. <p></p>In THE TOXIC AVENGER, teenager Melvin Junko helps run his parent's junkyard in Tromaville, a small town in New Jersey where nothing much ever happens — until an ill-timed train derailment of toxic waste transforms Melvin into a hideously deformed creature of superhuman size and strength: the Toxic Avenger! Under a media blackout imposed by Biohazard Solutions (BS) and their PR-spewing Chairwoman Lindsay Flick, Melvin emerges as a hero fighting against BS and the mutated threats that keep popping up around Tromaville. Eventually Melvin uncovers a vast conspiracy more far-reaching than he could have ever imagined — but he knows if everyone is simply made aware of the crisis, they’ll act to stop it. Right?<p>AHOY Comics is a Syracuse-based publisher dedicated to satirizing horror, space opera, social satire, sword & sorcery, and superhero stories. For more information about the publisher, visit their Twitter account <a href="https://twitter.com/AhoyComicMags">@AhoyComicsMags</a>. If you are on Twitter, <a href="https://twitter.com/home">X</a>, or whatever they are calling that social media platform these days give <a href="https://twitter.com/GeekDad248">@Geekdad248</a> a follow too! </p>GeekDad248http://www.blogger.com/profile/13690488571616013402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391520480127966176.post-50792621833847672442024-02-24T13:30:00.015-05:002024-02-25T17:17:31.309-05:00THE FOLIO SOCIETY DC: BATMAN COLLECTION<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ukkBig9HVgFlHtCwj_vHmPi82OJ8Y-_GnIwMPiFfWD0brEfnpJLf1NXWZSLkJxkawzcjdMuQG5546IO68cE6wUbFxowFfZHSLe1q-j0KnMo3SVh5aXbGRu5KEdGVvnzPNm6HdJEHZ24_GCZMz4PvC2euyx4Z8PCcArtAL1VYSP1cuwbrbpRUqBX1z2c/s3928/DCBM_S_09.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="folio society dc batman" border="0" data-original-height="2289" data-original-width="3928" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ukkBig9HVgFlHtCwj_vHmPi82OJ8Y-_GnIwMPiFfWD0brEfnpJLf1NXWZSLkJxkawzcjdMuQG5546IO68cE6wUbFxowFfZHSLe1q-j0KnMo3SVh5aXbGRu5KEdGVvnzPNm6HdJEHZ24_GCZMz4PvC2euyx4Z8PCcArtAL1VYSP1cuwbrbpRUqBX1z2c/w640-h372/DCBM_S_09.jpg" title="geek daddy blog" width="465" /></a></div><br />Who says reading comic books isn't classy?! The Folio Society, based in London, which publishes beautifully produced, illustrated hardback books is reprinting some of Batman's greatest stories in a format that would make these comic book stories look right at home on the shelves of the world's most prestigious libraries. <a href="https://www.foliosociety.com/dc-batman.html ">Folio Society's DC: Batman</a> edition available now for purchase celebrates the 85th anniversary of the first comic book appearance of the Dark Knight Detective reprinting twelve previously released stories.<p></p><p>Scanned from original copies held in the DC archives, the comics have been reproduced in 10” x 7” treasury format. An anti-scratch laminated hardcover features Batman’s signature silhouette, with titles foil-embossed in yellow and midnight blue, the book itself cowled in a pitch-black slipcase bearing the famous Bat-Signal. A compendium of gothic artwork and Batarang-sharp storytelling, DC: Batman is an unmissable investigation into the adventures and pathology of one of the world’s most famous – and most troubled – DC Super Heroes. Available exclusively at <a href="https://www.foliosociety.com/dc-batman.html ">foliosociety.com</a> for $100.</p><p>Created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger, Batman first appeared in 1939’s Detective Comics #27 and since then the Dark Knight has stood as a symbol of determination, courage and justice to generations of fans. This collectible compilation includes twelve seminal comics, by a host of iconic writers and artists— including Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, Denny O'Neil, Neal Adams, Marshall Rogers, Frank Miller, Dave Mazzucchelli, Alan Moore, Brian Bolland and Kelley Jones—all selected and introduced by former DC President, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of DC, Jennette Kahn. Along with the 320-page one-of-a-kind deluxe book, DC: Batman also comes with a stand-alone replica copy of Batman #1. Scanned in its entirety from an original 1940 copy, the replica copy of the Batman #1 comic book, which includes the original back-up strips and vintage ads and introduces DC’s Clown Prince of Crime, aka The Joker, and The Cat, who would come to be known as Catwoman.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4X6MrHWne2QDlPobstcmFm-YL1WF8wash4RbElp85juvD1OHOGnBL14YUcevY0l-_5esnjK0qY71kUIvxBz-IPBlUfuGm-EjjXlDyPbdefKhypijWuRWagPBq1lTsAZbeJsQSWyoVq-mNxyorycnAWmPu-qEimwotUrlnsrZmDEz4i3KRLFU02aHfHVM/s2711/DCBM_S_03.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="folio society" border="0" data-original-height="2711" data-original-width="2289" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4X6MrHWne2QDlPobstcmFm-YL1WF8wash4RbElp85juvD1OHOGnBL14YUcevY0l-_5esnjK0qY71kUIvxBz-IPBlUfuGm-EjjXlDyPbdefKhypijWuRWagPBq1lTsAZbeJsQSWyoVq-mNxyorycnAWmPu-qEimwotUrlnsrZmDEz4i3KRLFU02aHfHVM/w465-h640/DCBM_S_03.jpg" title="batman comic book reprints" width="465" /></a></div><br />“Created towards the end of the Great Depression by artist Bob Kane with writer Bill Finger, Batman is an icon as familiar as James Bond or Tarzan, one who has evolved to reflect the changing attitudes of the twentieth century,” Folio Society Head of Editorial, James Rose, communicated to <a href="http://ageekdaddy.com">ageekdaddy.com</a>. “The stories selected for DC: Batman reveal how the character and his billionaire alter-ego Bruce Wayne gradually evolved from the dutiful crimefighter of the 1940s to a man who becomes as crazed as the criminals he puts away. The Caped Crusader faces a rogue’s gallery steeped in gothic horror, from the Weimar cinema-inspired The Joker to the Jekyll/Hyde figure of Two-Face and the Moriarty-like Ra's al Ghul.”<p></p><p>The stories included in <a href="https://www.foliosociety.com/dc-batman.html ">The Folio Society DC: Batman</a> compilation are:</p><b><i>Facsimile: Batman #1 (Spring 1940) </i></b><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Writer: Bill Finger </li><li> Cover artists: Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson </li><li> Artists: Bob Kane, Sheldon Moldoff </li><li> Editor: Whitney Ellsworth </li></ul><b><i>The Bat-Man
Detective Comics #27 (May 1939) </i></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Writer: Bill Finger </li><li> Artist: Bob Kane </li><li>Editor: Vincent Sullivan </li></ul><b><i> Robin—the Boy Wonder
Detective Comics #38 (April 1940)</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li> Writer: Bill Finger </li><li> Artists: Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson </li><li>Editor: Whitney Ellsworth </li></ul><b><i>The Crimes of Two-Face!
Detective Comics #66 (August 1942) </i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li> Writer: Bill Finger </li><li> Artists: Jerry Robinson, George Roussos </li><li> Letterers: Ira Schnapp </li><li>Editor: Whitney Ellsworth </li></ul><b><i>Batman and Green Arrow: The Senator’s Been Shot!
The Brave and the Bold #85 (September 1969)</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li> Writer: Bob Haney </li><li>Cover artist: Neal Adams </li><li> Penciler: Neal Adams</li><li> Inker: Dick Giordano </li><li> Letterer: Ben Oda </li><li> Editor: Murray Boltinoff </li></ul><b><i>Daughter of the Demon
Batman #232 (June 1971) </i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li> Writer: Dennis O'Neil </li><li> Cover artist: Neal Adams </li><li> Penciler: Neal Adams </li><li> Inker: Dick Giordano </li><li> Letterer: John Costanza </li><li> Editor: Julius Schwartz </li></ul><b><i>The Dead Yet Live
Detective Comics #471 (August 1977) </i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li> Writer: Steve Englehart</li><li> Cover artists: Marshall Rogers, Terry Austin, Tatjana Wood, Gaspar Saladino </li><li> Penciler: Marshall Rogers</li><li> Inker: Terry Austin </li><li> Colorists: Marshall Rogers</li><li> Letterer: John Workman </li><li> Editors: Julius Schwartz, E. Nelson Bridwell </li></ul><b><i>The Dark Knight Returns
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1 (June 1986) </i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li> Writer: Frank Miller </li><li> Cover artists: Frank Miller, Lynn Varley </li><li> Penciler: Frank Miller </li><li> Inker: Klaus Janson </li><li> Colorist: Lynn Varley</li><li> Letterer: John Costanza </li><li> Editors: Dick Giordano, Dennis O'Neil </li></ul><b><i>Batman: Year One—Chapter One: Who I Am—How I Come to Be
Batman #404 (February 1987)</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li> Writer: Frank Miller </li><li> Artist: Dave Mazzucchelli </li><li> Colorist: Richmond Lewis</li><li> Letterer: Todd Klein </li><li> Editor: Dennis O'Neil </li></ul><b><i>Batman: The Killing Joke (July 1988) </i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li> Writer: Alan Moore </li><li> Cover artists: Brian Bolland, Richard Bruning </li><li> Artist: Brian Bolland
Colorist: John Higgins</li><li> Letterer: Richard Starkings </li><li> Editors: Dennis O'Neil, Dan Raspler </li></ul><b><i>The Last Arkham (Part One)
Batman: Shadow of the Bat #1 (June 1992) </i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li> Writer: Alan Grant </li><li> Cover artist: Brian Stelfreeze </li><li> Penciler: Norm Breyfogle</li><li> Inker: Norm Breyfogle </li><li> Colorist: Adrienne Roy </li><li> Letterer: Todd Klein </li><li> Editors: Scott Peterson, Dennis O'Neil </li></ul><b><i>Knightfall Part 1: Crossed Eyes and Dotty Teas
Batman #492 (May 1993) </i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li> Writer: Doug Moench </li><li> Cover artists: Kelley Jones, Bob LeRose </li><li> Penciler: Norm Breyfogle </li><li> Inker: Norm Breyfogle </li><li> Colorist Adrienne Roy</li><li> Letterer: Richard Starkings </li><li> Editors: Scott Peterson, Jordan B. Gorfinkel, Dennis O'Neil</li></ul></div>GeekDad248http://www.blogger.com/profile/13690488571616013402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391520480127966176.post-60238347644830229792024-02-22T20:30:00.001-05:002024-02-22T20:30:17.242-05:00MICHIGAN AUTO LAW KELSEY'S LAW SCHOLARSHIP<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFKbMFsq5j26SelKb42oHbLVSJmZAfeDBnZWuwMVJfVFJW1D1vJm2kdwK3agE0vWmQSpJHdu2FQZTY98h8t0ZKUecF6-WBABSTUmMkPU3O3pgRQqQWZ6LgGqAlIbmeesjXE9KmeFY1AH4fLkP1VHKbYDWE92S46sOjIcoLktV-dLbjerGZG_6oPrvg6w8/s3271/pexels-styves-exantus-14299430.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="distracted driving awareness scholarships" border="0" data-original-height="2314" data-original-width="3271" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFKbMFsq5j26SelKb42oHbLVSJmZAfeDBnZWuwMVJfVFJW1D1vJm2kdwK3agE0vWmQSpJHdu2FQZTY98h8t0ZKUecF6-WBABSTUmMkPU3O3pgRQqQWZ6LgGqAlIbmeesjXE9KmeFY1AH4fLkP1VHKbYDWE92S46sOjIcoLktV-dLbjerGZG_6oPrvg6w8/w640-h452/pexels-styves-exantus-14299430.jpg" title="geek daddy blog" width="465" /></a></div><br />Know a Michigan high school student in the 11th or 12th grade planning on attending college? Let them know about this contest hosted by Michigan Auto Law which promotes bringing attention to the problem of distracted driving that has scholarship money for prizes. The law firm hopes to inspire change and raise awareness, by encouraging Michigan high school juniors and seniors to submit a persuasive message about the dangers of distracted driving for young drivers. Applications for the 2024 scholarship are being accepted now through March 31, 2024, at <b><a href="http://MichiganAutoLaw.com">MichiganAutoLaw.com</a></b>. <p></p><p>The contest and scholarships are in recognition of Kelsey Raffaele, who tragically lost her life in a cell phone-related automobile crash in 2010 at the age of 17. Her mother Bonnie lobbied for the passage of Kelsey’s Law which was passed in Michigan in 2013 that prohibits cell phone use by new drivers. Bonnie Raffaele provides guidance and helps select the annual winners to receive the Kelsey's Law scholarships.</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu4U_uLqmPSxaoPIHd_73f2iitKVPEVqdQHkI0b2XYES2tpallqiM7mrJTKQxLg4MaBG4YjhalhsrAexgzKRRZCOpIq_Xu_Cbxk-xvkRsFUGXAgfNjafYHLK3S8MqEWShDZXP0UADDZugmdd1JsixeyMH74eJV9wirmNRDmjMOHVM8gQZ9hDbhcwZUPpg/s544/dfdf3e_e3de4a776334402cba72e7671023e559~mv2_d_1615_2349_s_2.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="michigan auto law" border="0" data-original-height="544" data-original-width="372" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu4U_uLqmPSxaoPIHd_73f2iitKVPEVqdQHkI0b2XYES2tpallqiM7mrJTKQxLg4MaBG4YjhalhsrAexgzKRRZCOpIq_Xu_Cbxk-xvkRsFUGXAgfNjafYHLK3S8MqEWShDZXP0UADDZugmdd1JsixeyMH74eJV9wirmNRDmjMOHVM8gQZ9hDbhcwZUPpg/w465-h640/dfdf3e_e3de4a776334402cba72e7671023e559~mv2_d_1615_2349_s_2.webp" title="kelsey's law scholarship" width="465" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Kelsey Raffaele</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br />According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Michigan Traffic Crash Facts, nearly 23% of distracted driving-related crashes in Michigan in 2021 involved drivers aged 15 to 20. Furthermore, 8% of distracted drivers involved in fatal crashes in the U.S. in 2020 were teenagers between the ages of 15 and 19. These statistics emphasize the urgent need to address distracted driving among young drivers.<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jeUNZ43qIaQ?si=_WNx0oPizmxshzn3" title="YouTube video player" width="500"></iframe></p><p>To be considered as a recipient of the 2024 Kelsey's Law Distracted Driving Awareness Scholarship, Michigan students are invited to submit compelling videos, graphics, or tweets that resonate with their peers and influence safe driving behavior. Entries will be judged based on their ability to persuade others to stop texting while driving, grab the attention of friends and family, deliver a clear and understandable message, and showcase personal creativity and ingenuity. The scholarship offers various award amounts, including $2,000 for the overall best submission, $1,500 for the best video submission, $1,000 for the best graphic submission, and $500 for the best tweet submission. Each student is limited to one type of submission.</p>GeekDad248http://www.blogger.com/profile/13690488571616013402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391520480127966176.post-44276790640098408782024-02-22T19:00:00.001-05:002024-02-22T21:13:41.574-05:00TRUE DETECTIVE NIGHT COUNTRY ON HOME VIDEO<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgquqdoPUj25tFJJqAA4hAE_JvFTDvVrT4jzbAbe7VQzj7YNBoSXKRDhQB8R6IkEVZVRUKKmn7h7PVMLCOhoEtu-91nPZcwco-GYUGK1KEQ8MRbeLZhyphenhyphenmd-35qLTMcbln3n48Ts4yfFh6o0o7ATXJDM9REjYaCmLoAqh3Kx7g60VPtRhe0yiCBJZx9SsAc/s1200/TDNC_402_101722_MS_0169__1_.0.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="true detective night country" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgquqdoPUj25tFJJqAA4hAE_JvFTDvVrT4jzbAbe7VQzj7YNBoSXKRDhQB8R6IkEVZVRUKKmn7h7PVMLCOhoEtu-91nPZcwco-GYUGK1KEQ8MRbeLZhyphenhyphenmd-35qLTMcbln3n48Ts4yfFh6o0o7ATXJDM9REjYaCmLoAqh3Kx7g60VPtRhe0yiCBJZx9SsAc/w640-h426/TDNC_402_101722_MS_0169__1_.0.jpg" title="home video release" width="465" /></a></div><br />Don't have HBO, but have heard about its hit show TRUE DETECTIVE. The most recent season of the Emmy Award winning show, TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY, is being released on home video if you want to check it out. All 6 thrilling episodes from Season 4, along with bonus content are now available to purchase digitally and will be released July 9 on Blu-ray and DVD.<p></p><p>When the long winter night falls in Ennis, Alaska, the eight men who operate the Tsalal Arctic Research Station vanish without a trace. To solve the case, detectives Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster) and Evangeline Navarro (Kali Reis) will have to confront the darkness they carry in themselves, and dig into the haunted truths that lie buried under the eternal ice. The show is rated TV-MA. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAoMOwSk-MtrXfo38A7aV2uPATsesdSADLUo_JiEl_YMTMke_WUlf1ObsWNptyXr5zsJ9zi4zZ1M8YKiNdWC89yKUI2bZadosYD9sAA_Ep7C7ZfDv7pZrBC3ztVvOhrkt1dN1fiThnCnIGOYJ74Tlmzle975A07nPhG4acQVhuFVVlLqehzYFzunWEtsc/s1800/true%20detective%20night%20country.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="true detective season 4" border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAoMOwSk-MtrXfo38A7aV2uPATsesdSADLUo_JiEl_YMTMke_WUlf1ObsWNptyXr5zsJ9zi4zZ1M8YKiNdWC89yKUI2bZadosYD9sAA_Ep7C7ZfDv7pZrBC3ztVvOhrkt1dN1fiThnCnIGOYJ74Tlmzle975A07nPhG4acQVhuFVVlLqehzYFzunWEtsc/w465-h640/true%20detective%20night%20country.jpeg" title="digital" width="465" /></a></div><br />Bonus content includes:<p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Meet the True Detectives - Cast Q&A </li><li>New Chapter – Issa López (Showrunner/Writer/Director) and cast discuss Night Country’s unique role in the series. </li><li>Exploring Indigenous Themes - Delves into Alaska Native culture and how it has informed this season. </li><li>Max Inkblots - Get to know cast through show-themed inkblot interpretations. </li><li>Setting Featurette - Sets up Alaska as a pivotal character in the story. </li><li>Atmospheric Teases - Social environmental shots to tease key moments from the series.</li></ul><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2nwuHRoWxXE?si=FmJKldGjGu0ikDZm" title="YouTube video player" width="500"></iframe></div>GeekDad248http://www.blogger.com/profile/13690488571616013402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391520480127966176.post-12859130652973598492024-02-17T14:19:00.002-05:002024-02-17T14:19:23.699-05:00DOCTOR OMEGA COMIC BOOK SERIES<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZovxI3Xa5Wmunbnd3-qH98YL1RdxS_8r4DjPw36ZR_JQKWpmuyJMQaJZuM9di21wDuhY1PogecON9utHbUJfw-RmzL_lVyUePmHs-fbfUIYGOSFK6PzK4iNWHvaZWCgpxexllRj6-zy7WBBG6OVGhODFosHyBGG32MyocmAkNkfL4PJ1cDrZ6zYxsuTo/s680/omega7.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="omega eleven comic book kickstarter" border="0" data-original-height="554" data-original-width="680" height="522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZovxI3Xa5Wmunbnd3-qH98YL1RdxS_8r4DjPw36ZR_JQKWpmuyJMQaJZuM9di21wDuhY1PogecON9utHbUJfw-RmzL_lVyUePmHs-fbfUIYGOSFK6PzK4iNWHvaZWCgpxexllRj6-zy7WBBG6OVGhODFosHyBGG32MyocmAkNkfL4PJ1cDrZ6zYxsuTo/w640-h522/omega7.png" title="geek daddy blog" width="465" /></a></div><br />Fans of DOCTOR WHO will want to check out <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manbomb/omega-1">a Kickstarter</a> by <a href="https://monstrousbooks.com/">Monstrous Books</a> looking to launch a comic book series featuring a time traveling scientist who was the inspiration for the main character in the BBC sci-fi television series. <i><b>Le Docteur Oméga</b></i>, a novel written in 1906 by French author <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnould_Galopin">Arnold Galopin</a>, that has a mysterious inventor and his companion handyman in science fiction themed adventures. Galopin's character was an inspiration decades later in the creation of the<a href="https://www.doctorwho.tv/"> Doctor Who</a> tv show. A new edition of <i>Le Docteur Oméga </i>was published in 2003 celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Doctor Who with cover art providing a modern take on illustrations from the 1973 novel <i>Doctor Who in an Exciting Adventure with the Daleks</i> and changing some of the French author's original text altering the human scientist into an alien <a href="https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/what-is-a-time-lord">Time Lord</a> presumed to be the <a href="https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/First_Doctor">First Doctor</a>. <p></p><p>Now Monstrous Books is crowd-funding the first issue of a <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2222092.Doctor_Omega">Doctor Omega</a> comic book series that returns to character to his original roots and sets him off on his own epic science fiction adventures. Bram Stoker winner <a href="https://www.jamesaquilone.com/">James Aquilone</a> (Kolchak: The Night Stalker – 50th Anniversary) and acclaimed artist <a href="https://www.zacsart.com/">Zac Atkinson</a> (Young Justice, Transformers) are crafting a story that follows time traveler Doctor Omega as he gathers history’s greatest thieves to pull off an impossible heist that is necessary to save the Omniverse. If you ever wanted to ride in a Tardis, join the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, or steal the Mona Lisa with the Time Bandits, THE OMEGA ELEVEN is <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manbomb/omega-1">a Kickstarter campaign</a> you'll be eager to support.</p><p>In <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manbomb/omega-1">THE MERLIN JOB</a> — the first issue in a planned epic five-issue series — Doctor Omega and his companion, 14-year-old Jack Dawkins, aka The Artful Dodger, travel to Camelot to steal the Philosopher's Stone from Merlin—and things go catastrophically wrong. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihYjPc0zaN5ROcVBnRDPX2vF_QTctblTHXj2gt_yMDdX08wdaiIXBgEthFGUvVTkj42aVQLObwUSa-5I-l98vY0s5r_uxqWRJQPZD3yYhMgGl9Wd3CZVsou170t0Vw8iJxvYroqVi4TykPY3XQCJNXmu49D_8kq9diezJnY2Cx3eV6ulckeGDp1AqrdHE/s1038/371641aca291b65146904a4938034daa_original.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="doctor omega comic books" border="0" data-original-height="1038" data-original-width="680" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihYjPc0zaN5ROcVBnRDPX2vF_QTctblTHXj2gt_yMDdX08wdaiIXBgEthFGUvVTkj42aVQLObwUSa-5I-l98vY0s5r_uxqWRJQPZD3yYhMgGl9Wd3CZVsou170t0Vw8iJxvYroqVi4TykPY3XQCJNXmu49D_8kq9diezJnY2Cx3eV6ulckeGDp1AqrdHE/w420-h640/371641aca291b65146904a4938034daa_original.jpg" title="geek daddy blog" width="420" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2HwueNT77htGoKzvvujd1bpzXVIkIRZY3hsG7IO94utwu6paeDGlksGYQlHVYbdMg_tKa-T3XTkAUIDY1pNz1D40WOHHsiTU8r5Dydee6UNsZESF8XoTdmW-3ENgwAR9KjrKcDv-qJ901z3rLLrGHSg1WO8LaSrI8Y5hDhANVu0GpXQYYdGTEfE43bS0/s1038/493ed218998e0f4cb6b3380a66cc50c5_original.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="the omega eleven comic books" border="0" data-original-height="1038" data-original-width="680" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2HwueNT77htGoKzvvujd1bpzXVIkIRZY3hsG7IO94utwu6paeDGlksGYQlHVYbdMg_tKa-T3XTkAUIDY1pNz1D40WOHHsiTU8r5Dydee6UNsZESF8XoTdmW-3ENgwAR9KjrKcDv-qJ901z3rLLrGHSg1WO8LaSrI8Y5hDhANVu0GpXQYYdGTEfE43bS0/w420-h640/493ed218998e0f4cb6b3380a66cc50c5_original.jpg" title="doctor omega" width="420" /></a></div><br /><br />Pledges start off as low as $8 for a digital edition of issue number one of THE OMEGA ELEVEN and $12 for a print edition of THE OMEGA ELEVEN #1 autographed by Aquilone and Atkinson. There are also other pledge levels including having your face drawn as a character in the comic books, commissioned artwork, story themed trading cards, t-shirts and more. Fulfillment of <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manbomb/omega-1">this Kickstarter</a>, if successfully funded, is estimated to be December 2024.<p></p><p>If you are geeked about embarking on a Doctor Omega adventure, don't hesitate to make a <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manbomb/omega-1">Kickstarter Pledg</a>e because this campaign ends March 7th. Don't miss out on what looks to be a fun comic book read with some impressive art to bring its story to life. </p>GeekDad248http://www.blogger.com/profile/13690488571616013402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391520480127966176.post-6028591174929760992024-02-17T12:09:00.002-05:002024-02-17T12:10:00.703-05:00MONOPOLY PRIZM: NBA 2ND EDITION BOARD GAME<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDNZLb2_Ofa7E-ACG53YnaiHDkwJWng6aFS8mNHfzbKug69h3edyhp-kFL8lZpYIqewIUCDpU0r611_r52vwpdfz2ALNAjdiHRgtds89KxxhHKjduZxK-n3ypLxG5ok7E_aoBl01nRLGx4eTe069K7axhDu1M0Lh1Y3STXzC27aHPfk1LiFuOzQU3_4eQ/s1000/GUEST_974f2e5b-05e8-4c19-a914-70c6e765bafa.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Geek Daddy Blog" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDNZLb2_Ofa7E-ACG53YnaiHDkwJWng6aFS8mNHfzbKug69h3edyhp-kFL8lZpYIqewIUCDpU0r611_r52vwpdfz2ALNAjdiHRgtds89KxxhHKjduZxK-n3ypLxG5ok7E_aoBl01nRLGx4eTe069K7axhDu1M0Lh1Y3STXzC27aHPfk1LiFuOzQU3_4eQ/w465-h640/GUEST_974f2e5b-05e8-4c19-a914-70c6e765bafa.webp" title="Monopoly Prizm NBA Board Game" width="465" /></a></div><br />Think you can do a better job of creating a basketball dream team than today's NBA General Managers? Give it a shot with a new edition of MONOPOLY PRIZM that incorporates players from the 2023 - 2024 NBA season into the game play of this board game. MONOPOLY PRIZM: NBA 2ND EDITION BOARD GAME from Hasbro is available exclusively at <a href="https://www.target.com/p/monopoly-nba-core-2-0-board-game/-/A-89231520">Target</a> beginning February 18 until August 1 when other retailers will also carry it. <p></p><p>Collect, trade, and compete in the <a href="https://www.target.com/p/monopoly-nba-core-2-0-board-game/-/A-89231520">Monopoly Prizm: NBA Edition 2nd Edition board game</a>—with 2023-24 Panini NBA trading cards! In this version of the Monopoly game, players use the Panini cards to draft their own team of 4 NBA players. Then, instead of buying Properties, they try to take control of NBA Games and collect points from opponents who land on them. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY8KPsagHhW0U7wRVfc4Qlciy7dJFAWpqvZ7ZkNssPcdJjipUd6b025EMr-nUV39WAVbzMAd8ntlNftSdhfMwicUabDinV0FVGhFNpvz-wNuc-4gSfA1stPCV0kzMuj23kRRpS45fyGZhG2fT_mKIIHrC-f9fZB-inP6I4_yJy4vQQBeRQE3Si-jk2qak/s2000/F95710000_MN_NBA_BT_Right.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Monopoly" border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY8KPsagHhW0U7wRVfc4Qlciy7dJFAWpqvZ7ZkNssPcdJjipUd6b025EMr-nUV39WAVbzMAd8ntlNftSdhfMwicUabDinV0FVGhFNpvz-wNuc-4gSfA1stPCV0kzMuj23kRRpS45fyGZhG2fT_mKIIHrC-f9fZB-inP6I4_yJy4vQQBeRQE3Si-jk2qak/w465-h640/F95710000_MN_NBA_BT_Right.png" title="NBA edition" width="465" /></a></div>To earn more points, players reveal and compare the stats on their Panini cards when they compete in Playmaker challenges and NBA Award contests. They can also use the Panini cards to trade NBA players or draft new ones. At the end of the game, the player with the most points wins! Looking for fun games for Family Game Night or cool gifts for kids or collectors? This strategy board game for kids and adults who love basketball is a slam dunk!<p></p><p>The base game comes with Panini Prizm trading cards featuring16 real life NBA players. A booster box can be purchased separately which adds an additional 24 players that be incorporated into the game. Using these Panini Prizm cards in the Monopoly Prizm: NBA Edition board games, players can draft and trade NBA Players to build a team, and then compete against opponents by comparing NBA Player Ratings and Stats.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvRyWHleHC88TOK5pkmNvpnbOu6LpHeZnHsgg5EWamRSNe274t_eOhOdaVSln-tMc4oftcHkAJNN9veat40NyjAUosaQJxBAFqhE9BQHP4gWSa22pLx3niklovkAmtf9QrcxwbqbzF2YlbyhV3VWQ6iZsNiH0bO_oFUezAPjt6AElo_t3CGDpDfcq95aE/s2000/F9572_MN_NBA_Booster%20Box_Left.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Panani Prizm" border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvRyWHleHC88TOK5pkmNvpnbOu6LpHeZnHsgg5EWamRSNe274t_eOhOdaVSln-tMc4oftcHkAJNN9veat40NyjAUosaQJxBAFqhE9BQHP4gWSa22pLx3niklovkAmtf9QrcxwbqbzF2YlbyhV3VWQ6iZsNiH0bO_oFUezAPjt6AElo_t3CGDpDfcq95aE/w465-h640/F9572_MN_NBA_Booster%20Box_Left.png" title="NBA Monopoly" width="465" /></a></div><br />This looks to be a FAN-tastic version of Monopoly for anyone who is an NBA fanatic. <p></p>GeekDad248http://www.blogger.com/profile/13690488571616013402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391520480127966176.post-71279715666618132632024-02-17T09:30:00.001-05:002024-02-17T12:56:25.518-05:00QUADROIDS <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_cAWteVRJuh8ZlWbtdb7OD6SJy8mN37evp2G21WfmAe1LTZ1BlkNO_gO0IhmHIFK6u1I0AxoYgngjBytaWAEf8Iyt2nNfRY_i-2qbD6GVcVQ6Qq_9blVFD7hF6bZfGxzRdv6qzOxEK6n59Ij50z_xagD6CRVHf-8lmnB_qi3-TfWePJEuKA7hQE3Urzs/s1200/quadroids.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Geek Daddy Blog" border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_cAWteVRJuh8ZlWbtdb7OD6SJy8mN37evp2G21WfmAe1LTZ1BlkNO_gO0IhmHIFK6u1I0AxoYgngjBytaWAEf8Iyt2nNfRY_i-2qbD6GVcVQ6Qq_9blVFD7hF6bZfGxzRdv6qzOxEK6n59Ij50z_xagD6CRVHf-8lmnB_qi3-TfWePJEuKA7hQE3Urzs/w640-h360/quadroids.png" title="Quadroids" width="465" /></a></div><br />A new mind twisting puzzle game, <b>QUADROIDS</b>, is coming to PC, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4 and Xbox One on February 22, 2024. Crafted by solo-developer Blue Loop Studio, Quadroids sees you assist an evil robotic overlord, Roboctopus, in its quest for galactic domination. With an army of devious bots - Quadroids - you’ll navigate over 100 crafty trials, dodging pools of acid, lasers, and all manner of death-dealing dangers. <div><br /></div><div>Game features include:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Four Screens, One Player - Control the Quadroids across four screens simultaneously for the ultimate coordination challenge. </li><li> Survive the perils of Space - A myriad of hazards await! Avoid acid baths, dodge spikes and manipulate your environment. </li><li> Sacrifices Must Be Made! - Every death is a platforming opportunity. Sacrifice bots to secure victory. </li><li> Assist an Evil Robotic Overlord - Over 100 levels stand between your army and intergalactic domination.</li><li> Ask For Help - Play with up to 4 people, who can take over one or more of the screens to help you become “Employee of the month”! </li><li> Stream Your Struggles - Twitch integration for streamers to interact with their audience and give them partial or total command over your screens! Viewers can also ‘volunteer’ to be featured in the game… And gently be sacrificed... Oops!</li></ul><div>Check out the game trailer:</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4dgTR9dAc-Q?si=deetwkU_atZ-IOcH" title="YouTube video player" width="500"></iframe><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>For more information about the game, visit its Twitter account <a href="https://twitter.com/quadroids">@Quadroids</a>. And if you are on Twitter, X, or whatever the hell they are calling that social media platform these days please give this Geek Daddy's account, <a href="https://twitter.com/GeekDad248">@Geekdad248</a>, a follow too. </div></div>GeekDad248http://www.blogger.com/profile/13690488571616013402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391520480127966176.post-67327023627941901672024-02-15T23:00:00.001-05:002024-02-17T15:10:14.079-05:00POOR THINGS HOME VIDEO RELEASE<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYo73IQReCyisWyY4pm2Z7hJvQNRTQZmEx-H73zB6p2AImLAvYUIt_RjE2zoTsa__pLyzDwsJdb4x7rPRNgYeLPsZX3iRdq4jdImLbkh0FZTIUfl7GNkURJ4tI64mJZP5jmLS9WDWsrMtfZy1yXCb7XjI68KkwUyyAv_yUD-yv3rd_I6UlTkMPWDRotlY/s660/poorthings.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="POOR THINGS MOVIE" border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="660" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYo73IQReCyisWyY4pm2Z7hJvQNRTQZmEx-H73zB6p2AImLAvYUIt_RjE2zoTsa__pLyzDwsJdb4x7rPRNgYeLPsZX3iRdq4jdImLbkh0FZTIUfl7GNkURJ4tI64mJZP5jmLS9WDWsrMtfZy1yXCb7XjI68KkwUyyAv_yUD-yv3rd_I6UlTkMPWDRotlY/w640-h350/poorthings.jpg" title="HOME VIDEO RELEASE" width="465" /></a></div><br />Nominated for eleven Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress (Emma Stone), POOR THINGS is being released digitally on February 27 and March 12 on Blu-ray and DVD. A feminist adaptation of the classic Frankenstein's Monster story, POOR THINGS is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for strong and pervasive sexual content, graphic nudity, disturbing material, gore, and language.<p></p><p>From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos comes the fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Emma Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Under Baxter’s protection, Bella is eager to learn. Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking, Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo), a slick and debauched lawyer, on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, Bella grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3jL4gBC6Xk4?si=8XTHi-Ej9CrwEifz" title="YouTube video player" width="500"></iframe></div><p>The home video release of POOR THINGS includes the following bonus content:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Possessing Beauty - The Making of Poor Things</b>. Join Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone, cast and crew in the making of this fantastical film. Explore the costumes, makeup and prosthetics in detail. Take a tour with Willem Dafoe and see how Godwin and Bella’s home mirrors and accommodates them both. </li><li><b>Deleted Scenes</b></li><ul><li> Brothel Doctor</li><li> Alfie’s Chapter </li><li>Bella’s Notebook</li></ul></ul><div>Are you geeked about being able to add POOR THINGS to your home entertainment video library? How many Oscars do you think the cast and crew are going to be bringing home on March 10? The Blu-ray and DVD are coming out just in time for people who see the film hyped during the awards show to bring the movie home to see. Do the Academy Awards ever inspire you to see a movie you hadn't previously viewed before? </div><p></p>GeekDad248http://www.blogger.com/profile/13690488571616013402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391520480127966176.post-79308637836217931782024-02-14T21:11:00.003-05:002024-02-14T21:11:30.838-05:00GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgThltd9To7bYHAII3DgvXzg8sJdgCc1jtPtYKqetV_hylvrOivpBgXJfuZGk7uQHiFnHxt6hb2sx2p7OVhihVG1GR336L6YrJC0USlxKh39QY2_vbYwpemyXznr9JFUAbuwbRBben-RZeB_9J2N5qNowa4VhLugMv8zPdSOBzq92EYXuLtmuiku7H-qrs/s1200/Screenshot_2023-09-13_at_9.34.43_AM_1200x675-2023-11-07T094057.950.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="godzilla x kong the new empire" border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgThltd9To7bYHAII3DgvXzg8sJdgCc1jtPtYKqetV_hylvrOivpBgXJfuZGk7uQHiFnHxt6hb2sx2p7OVhihVG1GR336L6YrJC0USlxKh39QY2_vbYwpemyXznr9JFUAbuwbRBben-RZeB_9J2N5qNowa4VhLugMv8zPdSOBzq92EYXuLtmuiku7H-qrs/w640-h360/Screenshot_2023-09-13_at_9.34.43_AM_1200x675-2023-11-07T094057.950.webp" title="mpaa rating" width="465" /></a></div><br />The epic battle continues! Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse follows up the explosive showdown of “Godzilla vs. Kong” with an all-new adventure that pits the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence—and our own. “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” delves further into the histories of these Titans and their origins, as well as the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond, while uncovering the mythic battle that helped forge these extraordinary beings and tied them to humankind forever.<div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe 0="" allowfullscreen="" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qqrpMRDuPfc " title="YouTube video player” frameborder=" width="500"></iframe></div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE</b> stomps into movie theaters on March 29, 2024! The film stars Rebecca Hall (“Godzilla vs. Kong,” The Night House”), Brian Tyree Henry (“Godzilla vs. Kong,” “Bullet Train”), Dan Stevens (“Gaslit,” “Legion,” “Beauty and the Beast”), Kaylee Hottle (“Godzilla vs. Kong”), Alex Ferns (“The Batman,” “Wrath of Man,” “Chernobyl”) and Fala Chen (“Irma Vep,” “Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”). This monster flick collaboration by Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) for creature violence and action.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDrJuaLLyGznZWdCEv_xk-tXh9g4R9VEz0qyC3ZRmYdzgdoWtlrWVA5loSidM3C5bcsDyLteFDZFFbqWslI-AAg0UHpBqeRMlDf_fc3uFPZw97JCpPGLEQELF8VlwNnKtWwjPYKSN3sLqFuS3x1gJ1fcoITvtS133oFK9EiyaH3nzhVadeQ0pm3IAyg_8/s4096/GXK_VERT_MAIN_2764x4096_DOM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="godzilla x kong the new empire" border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="2764" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDrJuaLLyGznZWdCEv_xk-tXh9g4R9VEz0qyC3ZRmYdzgdoWtlrWVA5loSidM3C5bcsDyLteFDZFFbqWslI-AAg0UHpBqeRMlDf_fc3uFPZw97JCpPGLEQELF8VlwNnKtWwjPYKSN3sLqFuS3x1gJ1fcoITvtS133oFK9EiyaH3nzhVadeQ0pm3IAyg_8/w465-h640/GXK_VERT_MAIN_2764x4096_DOM.jpg" title="movie poster" width="465" /></a></div><br />Are you excited to return to the Monsterverse? </div>GeekDad248http://www.blogger.com/profile/13690488571616013402noreply@blogger.com0