Just saw a mixed bag of fall pilot and cancellation news of interest to Geek Watch readers: First, the good. The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline Hollywood report that the CW has ordered a pilot for Greg Berlanti’s reboot of “The Tomorrow People.” I wrote about the possibility earlier, and I’m pretty excited. I loved watching … Continue Reading →
After reading Mekeisha Madden Toby’s summer show guide, which included only one show with geek appeal, “True Blood,” a co-worker said I should write up the geek response. So for those of us who couldn’t care less about another dance show or incognito millionaires, here are more shows to keep you on the couch and, … Continue Reading →
Sorry for the lighter posts this week — it’s been a tough one at the Geek Watch household. So to make it up to you, I’m offering a double giveaway this week. Two great titles have crossed my desk, and I’m happy to share them. The first is “Torchwood: Miracle Day.” I actually had mixed … Continue Reading →
After two piecemeal releases, Cartoon Network has announced the official date for a full season one DVD release of “Adventure Time,” one of the more popular giveaways here on Geek Watch. The two-disc, 26-episode set will be available in stores July 10 for $26.95. Bonus features will include behind-the-scenes featurettes with the crew, composers and … Continue Reading →
While many fans (maybe even most, judging from comments online at Amazon and cartoon forums) would prefer season sets of Cartoon Network shows, Warner Bros. continues its piecemeal releases. But since it was still such a big hit a couple months ago, I’m offering the latest release from the network’s wacky “Adventure Time.” This one, … Continue Reading →
As long as they keep cranking out trading card games, I imagine they’ll keep cranking out anime series to go with them. One of the latest is “Redakai: Conquer the Kairu,” which airs on Cartoon Network. It comes from the “Bakugan Battle Brawlers” folks. I haven’t watched it, so here’s the official description: “Based on … Continue Reading →
“Robot Chicken” just started the second half of its fifth season on Cartoon Network, but you don’t have to wait to see all the episodes. Warner Bros. released the full Season Five on DVD recently, and I’ve got two copies to give away. The “Adult Swim” staple is an often hilarious spoof of pop culture … Continue Reading →
I don’t know how Cartoon Network’s “Adventure Time” flew under my radar for so long. I can’t tell you how many people have recommended it to me lately, and with its quirky sensibility, it’s right up my alley. (Though, I must admit, the art style does annoy me a bit.) The recent bit with Neil … Continue Reading →