Thursday, April 28, 2016
The #DCTV Secrets of DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW: Ep. 13 "Leviathan"
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Five Reasons WOLVERINE 3 Will Be Titled THE DEATH OF WOLVERINE
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MADS MIKKELSEN Reveals ROGUE ONE Character's Family Ties To STAR WARS Franchise
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#235 - Doctor Strange, Squirrel Girl, S.H.I.E.L.D.
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REPORT: EX MACHINA Star To Play LARA CROFT In TOMB RAIDER Reboot
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SEAGLE Combines Horror & Comedy In IMAGE's CAMP MIDNIGHT
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Best Shots Rapid-Fire Reviews: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #11, JUSTICE LEAGUE #49, SEX CRIMINALS #15, More
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Report: 20TH CENTURY FOX Pulls Out of COMIC-CON Hall H Panel Out of Piracy Fears
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THE VISION's Final Arc 'The Essence Of Tragedy' Promises TOM KING
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SPENCER & BREVOORT On STEVE ROGERS' Return As CAPTAIN AMERICA
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STEVE ROGERS Is Back behind The Shield In CAPTAIN AMERICA: STEVE ROGERS #1 Preview
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DC REBIRTH First Look: BATMAN Recruits AZRAEL In DETECTIVE COMICS #934
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Laughter and Pain: Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner on Harley Quinn
Ever since she broke out with her own self-titled comic a few year ago, Harley Quinn has been living life by her own rules.
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THE FLASH’S JOSHUA WILLIAMSON SIGNS WITH DC ENTERTAINMENT AND GETS A CASE OF “FROSTBITE”
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DC Collectibles DCTV Arrow & The Flash Action Figures Sweepstakes
Enter for a chance to be our Grand Prize Winner to receive one Arrow TV Series Black Canary action figure, one Arrow TV Series Malcolm Merlyn action figure and one The Flash TV Series Heat Wave action fi
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It’s National Superhero Day!!!
By Karen Valenzuela (@VictoriaNoir89)
So what does one do on National Superhero Day, besides wearing a cape in public, telling everyone you pass on the street that it’s National Superhero Day, and ignoring the odd looks people give you because they’re nothin’ but haters? Plenty of things!
Never fear! I’ve made a quick list-a-roony for you nerds!
1. Get waaaaay too many Krispy Kreme doughnuts at a cheap price!
Go to a Krispy Kreme store in the U.S. or Canada, buy a dozen original glazed doughnuts, and you get another dozen FOR FREE.
If you’re headed to work today, why not make your coworkers love you? OR you can keep them all for yourself and make your coworkers hate you. Your choice!!
Never fear: #SuperHeroDay is here! Today's the day – buy a dozen, get one free for your sidekick (in US/CAN) pic.twitter.com/TgfcLNSAVB
— krispykreme (@krispykreme) April 28, 2016
2. You can read a little deeper into the psychology of superhero origin stories and how they teach us to cope with trauma and adversity, thanks to Smithsonian Magazine! (I love Smithsonian and their supernerds!)
3. Thank the gods that Lynda Carter exists in your lifetime.
Happy #NationalSuperheroDay! pic.twitter.com/XDKQYddxPF
— Lynda Carter (@RealLyndaCarter) April 28, 2016
4. Read The Hollywood Reporter’s list ranking all 45 Marvel movies from worst to best. (Blade only came in at #28 and I’m legit flabbergasted and disappointed, THR. Rude.)
5. Call up your local comic books store(s) and ask if they’re doing anything special today. Maybe you’ll get some free comics out of it? At the very least, you’ll make a new nerd friend. Right?! You can use this nifty Comic Shop Locator site to find someplace near you!
6. See Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, which is still in theaters!
7. Watch all of the superhero films you can possibly think of in one sitting, pausing only for bathroom breaks and snack breaks. Nah, forget the snack breaks. Just create a fortress of snack foods and sodas (and also water because hydration is important!), but make sure to leave a pathway so that you can get to the bathroom.
8. Go onto CureSearch.org and donate to help find a cure for children’s cancer. You can choose to help through certain tasks on the website, or you can do a flat donation.
9. LOVE YOUR MELON!!! Through this charity group, you can help put smiles on the faces of the patients in children’s hospitals in your area. Love Your Melon sends volunteers dressed as superheroes to make these children’s days more special with fun events and hat donations. Everybody loves a comfy superhero hat! They even have a map on their website so that you can locate an event near you to donate your efforts today.
Ashlynn got her Superhero Beanie from a visit by the @BCLYMCrew at @TuftsMedicalCtr! #SuperheroDay #LoveYourMelon pic.twitter.com/A3NWnDAj04
— Love Your Melon (@LoveYourMelon) April 28, 2016
10. Embrace your inner superhero and get involved in your community. There are many ways to help those in need! Check the volunteer sites in your town to see how you can contribute. (Cape is optional!)
You all know who my favorite superhero is! Let us know which superhero is your favorite!
How will you be spending National Superhero Day?
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Judges’ Comments on the 2016 Eisner Awards Nomination Process
This year's Eisner Awards judges talk about the nomination process during their long weekend in San Diego!
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SCARLET WITCH Gives Marriage Advice To WICCAN & HULKLING In NEW AVENGERS #11 Preview
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Latest MOSAIC Teaser Asks New Questions
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REBIRTH FLASH Writer Joshua Williamson Signs 'Solely' DC Deal; Launches FROSTBITE in Sept.
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Box Office: CIVIL WAR Opens Way Ahead of WINTER SOLDIER, Ahead of BvS, Little Behind ULTRON in 1st Foreign Returns
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DC REBIRTH FIRST Look: RED HOOD & THE OUTLAWS Retells JASON & BATMAN’s 1st Meeting
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BUCKY's T-BOLTS vs. GUARDSMEN In THUNDERBOLTS #1 Preview
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DREAMWORKS ANIMATION Sold To Comcast / NBCUniversal For $3.5 Billion
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RAY FAWKES Plans The Ultimate Con With AFTERSHOCK’s JACKPOT!
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Why IRON MAN Recruits SPIDER-MAN According to CIVIL WAR Co-Director
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CrafterNoon: Mermaids
by Jaime Whittaker (@JaimeW912)
Look at this stuff! Isn’t it neat? I love mermaids! Makes me wish I was a mermaid…think about it! You’d never have to shave your legs; you don’t have to worry about having flat hair because it’s always floating around you; you can be best friends with fish and dolphins; I think Ariel made a rather poor choice if you ask me…lol just kidding! But seriously, I love mermaids so I thought I would devote a Crafternoon to Mermaids!
Mermaids: Bras
First off, every mermaid needs to have a great skimpy, uncomfortable-looking top! If you’ve ever wanted to make your own mermaid bra, check out some of these ideas below. Simply take the steps outlined in the video and customize it to whatever style you have in mind. Be creative! Be original!
Found on the Pinterest page of Vivian Smith. (I would probably stay away from this one if you are incredibly well-endowed…)
Here’s a step-by-step pictorial on a seashell bra by Estela Venegas
If you’re looking for a slightly less exposed midriff, perhaps you’d like to cover up with some pearls and a bit of netting? This bra is available for custom order from SpikeyPeachDesigns on Etsy.
And here are some more mermaid bras found on Mermaid Cove.
Mermaids: Tails
Of course you can’t be a true mermaid without a tail! Check out this Mermaid Tail tutorial from My Froggy Stuff (which just happens to be my FAVORITE crafting channel on YouTube!)
Froggy also shows us how to make a Mermaid Tail Blanket!
If you’re looking for a tail that you can walk around in, you could make a mermaid style skirt such as this one from Kristin Pettis.
Or you can make a fantastic pair of mermaid leggings like these! These were made by Nerdie Foodie writer Jenine, and worn by past Nerd HQ volunteer Michelle!
Mermaids: Jewelry
Finish off your under sea look with some seashell jewelry like this necklace from LoveShellsBeads
Or how about this fabulous necklace from zafirenia?
Mermaids: Makeup
For one look, check out Ax’s tutorial for Sirena Von Boo, the Mermaid-Ghost hybrid from Monster High (Also check out Axceleration Cosplay on Facebook! That HAWK GIRL!)
Or, if you’re trying to look more like Ariel, try this tutorial from Marc Zapanta AKA ThePrinceOfVanity
I hope I’ve given you a few ideas to help you get your feet fins wet! Just don’t go making any deals with a Sea Witch, okay?
Yeah….no, Ursula…..just, no.
Until next time…..Stay Nerdy, mermaids!
~Jaime
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Canary Cry - Arrow
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Oliver and the team struggle to come to terms with Laurel's death, especially Diggle who is overwhelmed with guilt for choosing to believe Andy had changed. Meanwhile, Lance refuses to believe his daughter is really gone and asks Nyssa al Ghul to help bring her back. A recent Black Canary sighting in Star City only seems to prove his theory that Laurel isn't actually dead. © © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. |
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Once Upon a Time: Sisters Review
By: Marianne Paluso (@Marianne_P81)
After a few weeks where the story was stalled, confusing, or less than engaging, this week’s Once Upon a Time was back in full form with an episode that was compelling, moving and often in unexpected ways, and about those very complicated relationships we all can relate to. This episode is entitled “Sisters” but could also simply be called “Siblings” as that complex issue of sibling rivalry was explored as well as ever-relatable forms of love between children and their parents, and those we form romantic connections with. And not only in this arc, but the entire series, we have been presented with themes of forgiveness and redemption and whether we can move on, evolve for the better, find peace with ourselves, be inspired by others, and even inspire others ourselves. When it all comes down to it, the common thread is choice. We simply may need a little push or reminder of who we truly are, who we want to be, and what really matters. For our heroes, the task at hand is to get Zelena away from Hades as the Lord of the Underworld has just asked his wicked love to “make chaos with [him],” taking her on a romantic date, asking her to choose to venture with him into the real world while leaving everyone else behind. It’s “us or them,” he claims. Regina goes to her sister and the two argue about what is the right choice. There were two rather interesting things about the situation. Ever since we first saw the love connection between Zelena and Hades, his intentions were in question. Are his feelings sincere or does he have ulterior motives? In this episode, it seems he does indeed love her and will not betray her. If the song he puts on the jukebox that he happily dances to while waiting for Zelena is a clue, it appears she is what he wants above all else. He was alone; his demeanor was for no one’s benefit reflecting a genuineness. Perhaps, as the song “I Don’t Want to Set the World On Fire” says, maybe he has “lost all ambition for worldly acclaim” and just wants to “start a flame in [her] heart.” Of course the situation is far from pure, as everyone else would be sacrificed in the process. But what was interesting was that in line with Zelena seeming to want to be a better person, she doesn’t want that to be the case. She thinks she can change him – that like her sister who found love through redemption, she can do something similar with Hades. Though I still doubt if Hades can really be trusted despite the genuineness of his feelings, for Zelena, it seems the reconciliation that appears to be on the horizon between her and Regina is something she actually wants. Who would’ve thought that was possible? These relationships in question were the starting point of the main journey of the episode framed by feelings and issues that run very deep. It’s lovely when characters relay universal truths in certain situations and they continue to be relevant to the story. Killian once said, “Oh, the things we do for our children,” and that “Wounds made when we are younger tend to linger.” We often find parallels in these stories that are unexpected, especially in ways that are moving. And such was the case with “Sisters,” where not only do these lines come into play, but also showcase parallels between characters as well. Not only do we see the classic case of sibling rivalry where one sibling is jealous of what the other has (Zelena jealous of Regina, James jealous of David, and Hades jealous of Zeus), but also that this envy stems from a desire for love and feelings of abandonment, something we’ve seen with other characters as well. Emma and Killian, for example, were both abandoned and still possess a great desire for love and family, something that was hidden behind high walls of protection. Family issues and walls are no stranger to the relationship between sisters Regina and Zelena and their mother Cora.
In order to help Zelena, Regina seeks her mother’s help, who says that the only way is to erase Hades from Zelena’s memory. Thanks to the enchantment on Killian’s hook, our pirate hero helps Cora escape in a brief but wonderful reunion between the two former allies. I loved the look on her face when she saw him and that she called him a “fairy godmother.” I could not help but smile and it was a welcome moment of levity before the heavy drama that was to come. Cora and Regina gather some water from the River of Lethe, also known as the River of Forgetfulness, and plan to get Zelena to drink it. But as we discover, this was not the first time this water was connected to these magical sisters. In a flashback, we see Regina as a child, longing for a playmate. When she uses her mother’s wand and accidentally hurts herself, her only hope is the magic of someone besides her mother to heal her. Cue a visit to Zelena from Cora who is suffering the pangs of loneliness as well, her father ready to beat her for using magic and Cora offering her the chance to use her power for good. Zelena accepts and is able to heal Regina very easily; it just came to her by instinct. And the scenes that follow for the young girls were so moving, especially when you consider their current relationship. The two became fast friends, playing dress-up and laughing, absolutely thrilled when Zelena opened Cora’s blood-sealed magic box because it would mean they are related. The girls are overjoyed when Cora tells them they’re sisters but devastated when a heartless Cora tears them apart, believing it will only get in the way of her plans for Regina. It was heartbreaking to see the two girls who were so open and loving being torn apart and moving to hear Regina use that steadfast line of love beyond borders, “I will find you.” But what was remarkable about these flashbacks was that they provided both a window and catalyst for forgiveness and redemption for the Mills family, providing the episode’s most tear-inducing and beautifully acted moments. When Zelena finally comes face-to-face with her mother, we see how strongly she is trying to keep those protective walls up with moments of nearly letting go before composing herself. It’s a brilliant piece of acting by Rebecca Mader as we see years of heartbreak and longing bubbling to the surface and ready to spill out, which finally does when Cora admits that she was only thinking of herself and regrets giving her up. But Zelena’s anger returns, thinking her mother and sister are simply looking out for themselves. It was rather amusing to see the two sisters ready to face off against each other, their mother in between them and realizing she must tell them the truth. It’s as if she caught a glimpse of what life might have been like with them as sparring teenagers except with far more dire circumstances. But when Cora restores their memories, the two women are brought to tears with a remembrance of the special bond they shared – a bond that can still be repaired with understanding and contrition. Despite all the horrors they have done to others and to each other, they are still family. And love of family is something we all long for, no matter how much they may have hurt us. Sometimes we simply want to move past all that pain and embrace each other. And that was the beauty of these scenes. Regina and Zelena were already on a path of reconciliation that needed the extra little push towards the light. That is what makes these flashbacks so meaningful. They not only allow the sisters to remember what they once shared but it allowed them, and the audience, to remember who they once were and still want to be – people who are open and caring, unimpressed by wealth or status, and filled with a great capacity to love. Heartbreak and envy led them down dark paths, making bad choices and leading to horrific conflict between them. But as Once Upon a Time shows us, that doesn’t mean that must always be their fate. Zelena wonders if it’s too late for her, but her mother assures her it is not. She was wrong in believing that love is weakness and as Glinda once told Zelena, she simply has to choose to be good. Our choices define us, especially ones made after we have made mistakes. For Cora, the moment she says goodbye to her daughters was incredibly moving, and unexpectedly so. I never thought three women who were all considered evil villains at one point during the series could have a scene so touching. And yet they did, and I could not help but cry when Cora says goodbye to Regina, says she never even got to say hello to Zelena, and then was able to move on to the light after being willing to face the fires of Hell. It was a beautiful demonstration of the power of choice. Cora did what she was meant to do in bringing her daughters back together as they only should’ve been. She did what a mother should do – put her children about herself. And seeing Regina, although the younger sister, be the strong older sister type, comforting Zelena moved me very much. As the two hug for the first time, we bear witness that reconciliation, no matter how improbable, can occur if you open your heart and choose a path of light and understanding. The Mills sisters have finally found a peace with each other made even more exquisite by the fact that it happens after their mother was granted eternal peace of her own.
What’s important to remember is that no matter how much we may long for reconciliation, sometimes people cannot move on. Such was the case for David and his brother James who, after coming face-to-face for the first time, tazes his brother, locks him in jail, and then pretends to be him so that he and Cruella can kidnap Robin’s baby and condemn him and Emma into the River of Lost Souls. First of all, let me say that seeing Josh Dallas play both of these parts was a real treat as the two brothers could not be more different. David is pure and heroic while James is vengeful and vile and Dallas plays the differences between them with precision and panache. Luckily for Emma and Robin, David and Killian come to the rescue just in time and the two brothers face off in fisticuffs. David tries to get through to his brother but no matter what he says he cannot, as James says he stole his glory and that his unfinished business is killing him. In the final blow, David must fend him off and James falls into the River. Emma tries to comfort her father, telling him he only defended himself, but he cannot help but feel the loss. David knew his brother’s reputation and yet when he learned of his existence, I can only imagine him longing that he was still alive, and that they could have grown up alongside each other as brothers, friends, and comrades. David had hoped that in death, they could find peace with each other but sadly it was not meant to be, reflecting that sad but relatable truth. Our hopes for others can only come true by their own design. No one can choose their path for them. James chose to seek vengeance against his brother and paid the price for it. Perhaps, like the others, he will not be lost forever. But for now, James’s choice lead to damnation and a heartbroken David. That is why his relationship with Killian means so much, as they are two men, both with brothers who were lost, both very different from each other who began their relationship with animosity and distrust. And yet they have, though reluctantly at first, formed a real friendship built on slowly but surely working together and a respect and trust that grew from compassion and understanding. David has found a brother in Killian he was never able to find with James and that is so meaningful.
With only a few episodes left, the tension and stakes are high for our heroes. What will happen with Zelena? At episode’s end, we see Rumple, with help from his father Pan, kidnap the witch because, as he tells a sleeping Belle, he can’t use light magic to get what he wants. Though it seems it’s more along the lines of won’t use it. The choice is his. Zelena went to Hades with hope of redeeming him. Whether that is possible remains to be seen and where our heroes go from here is sure to be exciting. When Emma ran to Killian and the two held onto each other as her father faced off with his family, we were reminded of what truly matters. They reached out and clung to each other, ready to face whatever dangers lie ahead. That is what all our heroes were reminded of in “Sisters.” If we choose to reach out to those we love with understanding, it may not always have a happy ending but it will always have the hope of one. And hope is a powerful thing – just like love, just like family. We must never lose hope even in the darkest of times because even if things don’t turn out the way we expect, we can take comfort in that we chose light over the darkness.
Favorite Moments: Seeing the reconciliation between the women of the Mills family was more moving than I ever expected, made more profound by fine acting and beautiful moments where we see how love and forgiveness can help tear down the walls we build around ourselves. This is a common theme explored on the show and is punctuated here with lovely results. And of course, sometimes it’s the little things and moments that are to be admired. In this episode, I loved seeing Regina and Zelena hug in the present, and play dress up in the past, their makeup overdone and messy as children often do. I laughed at seeing Cruella drive up and make another classic entrance, smiled at Killian rescuing Cora, Josh Dallas playing the twin brothers with perfection, and Emma and Killian cling to each other out of love and protection.
Favorite Lines:
Cora: I thought that love – any kind of love – was weakness. I was a fool.
Cruella: Why is everything in the woods with you people?
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