The hotly anticipated movie The Hunger Games has already smashed its way into theaters and many of you have probably already seen it. However, that doesn't mean you should stop living the action. If you're looking for some awesome Hunger Games merch you should definitely check out this replica of Katniss' hunting bow. Read More...
Posted 3/23/12 5:44 pm EST by Don Hatfield in Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin, HBO, TV
Earlier this week we put together a Game of Thrones Video Roundup featuring a trailer for HBO's Game of Thrones sneak peek You Win or You Die. The trailer said the half-hour special would air on HBO this Sunday, but it appears we can watch it a little earlier as its already showing up on HBO.com. Read More...
Posted 3/23/12 3:30 pm EST by Don Hatfield in Game of Thrones, HBO, T-Shirts
With so many online clothing retailers catering to us geeky folk it's not hard to find a new t-shirt you want/need to add to your wardrobe. To make things even easier we think it would be fun to start sharing some of the cool shirts and hoodies we find around the web with all of you. To kick things off we're going to be "Keepin' it in The Family" like the Lannisters from Game of Thrones. Read More...
Posted 3/23/12 2:30 pm EST by Don Hatfield in Tech
Jarno Smeets became an internet sensation this week when he posted a video on YouTube that showed him flying with a pair of homemade, motorized bird wings. Right off the bat skeptics came forward, slamming the video and calling the flight a hoax. At first Smeets wouldn't respond to requests for an interview, but it seems all of that has changed as he has now appeared on a Dutch TV show. Read More...
Posted 3/23/12 10:15 am EST by Don Hatfield in Movies
Are your kids as excited about The Hobbit as you are? Are they bugging you to build them a new clubhouse? If so, you should probably take a peek at these awesome Hobbit Hole playhouses from Wooden Wonders. They come in a range of sizes and look just like the Hobbit Holes lining The Shire! Read More...
Posted 3/22/12 5:26 pm EST by Don Hatfield in Animation, Movies, TV
The Mystery Machine that Scooby-Doo and the gang travel in is an iconic vehicle in much the same way Batman's Batmobile is. And just like the Batmobile, people have been recreating it for real world use since the first time they laid eyes it. Artist Josh Ellingson recently spotted the one seen above up for sale on Craigslist in California. Read More...
Posted 3/22/12 11:30 am EST by Don Hatfield in Comic Books, ComiXology, Digital Comics, Image Comics, TV
Right on the heels of the unprecedented ratings for AMC's The Walking Dead season finale, Robert Kirkman and ComiXology have teamed up to give away The Walking Dead #19 for free. This issue features the introduction of female zombie slasher Michonne and ties directly into season two's final episode! Read More...
Posted 3/22/12 10:09 am EST by Don Hatfield in Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin, HBO, TV
Well folks, even though we just tossed together a Game of Thrones Video Roundup with 9 new trailers for season 2 the other day, HBO is just too fast to keep up with. To make sure everyone is up to speed with the five major houses of the upcoming second season, HBO has released five new Pledge Your Allegiancevideos asking fans to show support for the House of their choice on Facebook. Read More...
Posted 3/21/12 3:00 pm EST by Don Hatfield in Tech
For centuries man has dreamed of taking to the skies and soaring like a bird. Now, after nearly a year of testing and research, Dutch engineer Jarno Smeets claims he is the first to ever do so. Yep, thanks to a pair of homemade, human-sized bird wings powered by an electronic system incorporating an Android smartphone and Nintendo Wii Controllers Smeets claims he has flown. But is it just a hoax? Read More...
Posted 3/20/12 4:27 pm EST by Don Hatfield in Apps, Comic Books, ComiXology, Digital Comics
We knew when Apple revealed the new iPad and its HD Retina display that developers would be right behind them with hi-res updates for their apps and ComiXology is getting in on the action too. Today they announced version 3.1 of the Comics by ComiXology app and their new HD digital comics format, CMX-HD. Read More...
Posted 3/20/12 3:43 pm EST by Don Hatfield in Tech
Nowadays just about everyone has some sort of MP3 player or personal media player. Apple's iPod Touch and iPhone are typically the first devices that come to mind, but we all now how pricey designer gadgets such as those can be. Ematic has decided to take an affordable approach with their all-new eSport Clip and it's looking very interesting. Read More...
Posted 3/19/12 5:20 pm EST by Don Hatfield in Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin, HBO, Trailers, TV
The Game of Thrones second season premiere is less than two weeks away and HBO is cranking out new trailers, production diaries and character profiles faster than ever before. On top that, they have recently announced that a special sneak peek titled You Win or You Die will air on March 25th. So, what are you waiting for? Head past the break and take a peek at 9 new videos! Read More...
Posted 3/16/12 4:00 pm EST by Don Hatfield in Dark Horse, Gentle Giant, George R. R. Martin, HBO, TV
![](http://geek-news.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/daenerys_gentle_giant_bust.jpg "Daenerys Targaryen 7\\" Mini Bust - Gentle Giant Studios")
The final scene in the Game of Thrones season 1 finale was unforgettable. Seeing Daenerys Targaryen emerge with her newly hatched dragons in hand was just the coolest thing that could have happened and now we can relive that moment for years to come thanks to this awesome Daenerys Targaryen bust from Dark Horse and HBO. Read More...
Posted 3/16/12 1:39 pm EST by Don Hatfield in LEGO, Star Wars, Toys
This isn't the first time we've seen iconic astromech droid R2-D2 in LEGO form; master builders have displayed life-size LEGO versions of him numerous times around the globe. However, this time things are a little different as the model you see above is becoming an actual LEGO set so we can all take a swing at putting it together! Read More...
Posted 3/15/12 2:21 pm EST by Don Hatfield in Animation, Cartoon Network, Star Wars, TV
The showdown of the century is only a day away folks. In Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Obi-Wan Kenobi could do nothing but watch as the sinister Darth Maul struck down his friend and mentor Qui-Gon Jinn. Obi-Wan may have taken the final swing, but the fight's not over. In Tomorrow night's season 4 finale of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Obi-Wan and Darth Maul will meet again, and Lucasfilm already let us watch it! Read More...