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Video Of the Day!: How To Assemble A Sontaran Potato

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May 222013
 
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Krypton Radio Video Of the Day!

 

We’ve always loved the behind the scenes footage from our favorite shows, and this time from the BBC we get to watch a timelapse video of Dan Starkey getting into character as the infamous Sontaran warrior Strax, from Doctor Who! If you’ve ever wondered how long it takes to put on special effects creature makeup, it varies greatly depending on the complexity of the creature, but does tend to take a while.

In this case, despite all of the pre-made appliances, it takes up to two hours to fully apply and set into place the potato head and face mask to Dan.

Imagine how Brent Spiner must have felt going through something similar with his Star Trek Data makeup, and on an almost daily basis!

Tragedy In Oklahoma – Helping The Victims

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May 202013
 
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Krypton Radio Newswire

May 20, 2013 – 1800 hours PST

Blood DriveThe staff of Krypton Radio want to express our sorrow, and share our deepest sympathies to all those affected by the horrific tragedy which has befallen all those in Moore, Oklahoma. The latest reports are indicating that at least 51 dead, with possibly 7 of those being children. 24 children are reported to be unaccounted for following the destruction of an elementary school, and events are still unfolding as people try to cope with the devastating tornadoes which have struck Oklahoma today.

Krypton Radio can not properly cover news of this magnitude, but we want to at the most share with you who links to those organizations that can allow you to donate money and supplies.

Authorities are pleading with the public to NOT rush into the disaster area, as this endangers lives of those trying to help or looking for relatives. The Oklahoma National Guard has been mobilized to help secure the area. Law Enforcement from multiple agencies are responding to help keep law and order in the affected areas.

Important Tips:

If you have friends or loved ones in the affected areas, remember these important tips:

  • Do not attempt to call them, use text messages or emails at first. Normal phone calls are clogging up phone lines, when text and message use less bandwidth.
  • Do not attempt to rush into the area to look for your friends and family, you could be endangering yourself and others.
  • If you want to help, donate money and supplies to organizations such as the Red Cross, who are trained and prepared to help in major disasters.

 

UPDATE May 20, 2013 – 1842 PST

Tower Plaza Elementary School in Moore, Oklahoma has confirmed 7 children dead.
Initial reports of missing children may be incorrect – previously reported 24-30 missing kids and staff from destroyed other school may be located.

UPDATE May 21, 2013 – 0810 PST

Oklahoma Medical Examiners Office has revised the number of dead to only 24, but still confirms that at least 7 children are among those killed. Multiple news outlets report that nearly 40 could be dead, with 20 of them being children, as authorities continue search and rescue operations.

We will update this article as we have more information.

Electronic Arts Acquires Coveted Star Wars Game License

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May 062013
 
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A Krypton Radio Special Report

by Staff Writer Michael Brown

May 6, 2013: Electronic Arts has announced a deal with Disney to publish future Star Wars games. The two companies have drawn up “a new multi-year exclusive licensing agreement to develop and publish globally new games based on Star Wars characters and storylines.”

According to EA’s announcement, they “will develop and publish new Star Wars titles for a core gaming audience, spanning all interactive platforms and the most popular game genres, while Disney will retain certain rights to develop new titles within the mobile, social, tablet, and online game categories.”

EA Labels president Frank Gibeau has stated that three studios are already working on Star Wars games: Battlefield developer DICE, Dead Space developer Visceral, and Mass Effect developer and publisher of the classic Knights of the Old Republic series BioWare.

“Every developer dreams of creating games for the Star Wars universe,” Gibeau said. “Three of our top studios will fulfill that dream, crafting epic adventures for Star Wars fans. DICE and Visceral will produce new games, joining the BioWare team which continues to develop for the Star Wars franchise. The new experiences we create may borrow from films, but the games will be entirely original with all new stories and gameplay.”

In a blog post on EA’s website, Gibeau also confirmed that the new projects will be powered by the Frostbite 3 development engine, which, Gibeau said, will “guarantee incredible graphic fidelity, environments and characters.

“This agreement demonstrates our commitment to creating quality game experiences that drive the popularity of the Star Wars franchise for years to come,” said Disney co-president John Pleasants. “Collaborating with one of the world’s premier game developers will allow us to bring an amazing portfolio of new Star Wars titles to our fans around the world,” he said.

This is not EA’s first trip into the galaxy far, far away. They previously published BioWare’s Star Wars: The Old Republic MMORPG.

Earlier this year, Disney was blasted for laying off its LucasArts staff, causing fans and critics to speculate as to the future of Lucas Licensing as a whole. After inquiring, Krypton Radio received this statement from Lucas Licensing spokesperson Lynne Miller: “After evaluating our position in the games market, we’ve decided to shift LucasArts from an internal development to a licensing model, minimizing the company’s risk while achieving a broader portfolio of quality Star Wars games  As a result of this change, we’ve had layoffs across the organization.  We are incredibly appreciative and proud of the talented teams who have been developing our new titles,” she said.

 As an aside, Lynne Miller also provided this statement regarding the future of LucasBooks:”The fact that LucasArts is shifting to a licensing model does not have an affect on our publishing program for books.  Please let your listeners know how much we appreciate their enthusiasm for the expanded universe and assure them that there are many new Star Wars books to come.”

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Voyage Trekkers: Season 2 Now Playing

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May 062013
 
Voyage Trekkers

Krypton Radio Newswire

 

Voyage Trekkers is a comedy web series about the worst starship crew in the Galactic Union.  Lead by the charismatic but self-centered Captain Sunstrike (Adam Rini), with the help of the unfazed first officer Commander Powell (Logan Blackwell), and the exasperated Doctor Rena (Gabrielle Van Buren), they seek to climb their way up the space adventure ladder.

Created by Nathan Blackwell and Craig Michael Curtis, the show is produced by their production company Squishy Studios and Executive Producer Tray Goodman’s Goodman Creative Minds Media.  Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Season One began production in December 2010 and premiered in July of 2011.  Season Two started production in February 2012, but was spread throughout the year as they tackled the ambitious undertaking of building a physical bridge set for the crew.  Season Two will premiere with weekly episodes starting in May 2013.

From Writer / Director Nathan Blackwell:

“The show is truly a labor of love and it’s our comedic love letter to the sci-fi genre.  It never escapes us how great it is that we’re grown adults running around in space outfits with ray guns, fighting people with lizard masks. The project was born out of the desire to make something that was good and silly fun.”

“There was no ambitious master plan.  It was just supposed to be a single weekend with however many episodes we could finish in that time and that would be it.  But because we had such a good time, with people we loved to worked with, the project took off with a life of it’s own.”

“We’re so incredibly thankful to everyone who have helped us along the way and volunteered their time and energy to bringing this show to life.”

“We hope you enjoy watching the show as much we enjoyed making it!”

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Superman: Unbound – Premiers May 7th

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May 062013
 
Superman: Unbound 2013
Krypton Radio Movie News

Based on the Geoff Johns/Gary Frank 2008 release “Superman: Brainiac,” SUPERMAN: UNBOUND finds the Man of Steel aptly handling day-to-day crime while helping acclimate Supergirl to Earth’s customs and managing Lois Lane’s expectations for their relationship.

Personal issues take a back seat when the horrific force responsible for the destruction of Krypton – Brainiac – begins his descent upon Earth. Brainiac has crossed the universe, collecting cities from interesting planets – including Supergirl’s home city of Kandor – and now the all-knowing, ever-improving android has his sights fixed on Metropolis.

Superman must summon all of his physical and intellectual resources to protect his city, the love of his life and his newly-arrived cousin.

Produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, SUPERMAN: UNBOUND film arrives May 7, 2013 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment as a Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD, On Demand and for Digital Download.

Fanboy Comics Free Comic Book Day Sampler Today!

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May 042013
 
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Krypton Radio Newswire

Fanboy-Comics-Staff-SA-ReleaseFanboy Comics (FBC) is excited to announce the release of its very first Free Comic Book Day sampler on Saturday, May 4, 2013.

In celebration of the annual event held by comic book retailers across the country, FBC will provide a free digital download to its readers, which will include previews of its published and upcoming graphic novels, as well as select staff and contributor reviews of comic books, movies, video games, and more! Readers will see a never-before-seen sneak preview of The Arcs, a graphic novel to be released later this year, as well as pinups by artist Michael Fitzgerald Troy for Basenjis vs. Shepherds, a web comic currently in development by Fanboy Comics.

Fanboy Comics’ Free Comic Book Day sampler will be available through the Fanboy Comics website starting on May 4th.

Founded in early 2010, Fanboy Comics (FBC) is an online conglomerate of geek media, providing its readers with daily reviews, interviews, and podcasts that span the pop culture spectrum.  In 2011, FBC added independent comic book publisher to its credits, when it published its first graphic novel, Something Animal.  The company’s second graphic novel, Identity Thief, was released in September 2012.

Fanboy Comics seeks to provide an outlet for up-and-coming artists and writers with a desire to create new works and media. By facilitating in-house collaborations and providing support and empowerment, FBC hopes to enable the production of professional and marketable creator-owned works.

On Free Comic Book Day, comic book fans in the Los Angeles area will find the Fanboy Comics staff at Brave New World Comics in Newhall, CA. Fanboy Comics will have a number of free items to give away to fans in attendance.

For more information on Fanboy Comics and to access your Free Comic Book Day sampler, please visit www.fanboycomics.net.

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The Legend of Zelda Symphony Of The Goddesses New Tour Dates

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Apr 222013
 
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Krypton Radio Newswire

REDMOND, Wash., April 22, 2013 – By popular demand, “The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses” concert series is returning with “Season 2″ to eight cities from last year’s tour and is coming soon to even more locations in North America. Based on one of the most popular and beloved video game series of all time, the tour features live orchestral performances of theme music from Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda franchise.

The newly announced dates include:

In cities where the tour will be returning, audiences can expect to experience breathtaking new material exploring additional chapters from The Legend of Zelda franchise, along with traditional performances of the show’s now-classic repertoire from last season.

The name “Symphony of the Goddesses” refers not only to the concert program but also to the four-movement symphony recounting the classic storylines from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. The performance also will highlight orchestral renditions of music from other games in the series including The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, new suites chronicling the handheld adventures from The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening and The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, as well as a special arrangement from the latest entry, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Eímear Noone will conduct the full orchestra with arrangements by music director Chad Seiter, and the evening will be hosted by concert producer and lead creative Jeron Moore.

Guests will relish their favorite moments from the now-27-year-old series, carefully and beautifully timed with a gorgeous orchestral score approved by Nintendo sound director and Zelda franchise composer Koji Kondo. The concert is a festive experience for all walks of fans, many of whom attend “cosplaying” as their favorite characters.

“The demand for Zelda is amazing, and this special concert will deliver an unforgettable experience for fans ” notes Jason Michael Paul, CEO of Jason Michael Paul Productions, which is producing the concert tour. “These performances transcend culture and geography and unite people through a common love for this venerable and legendary series.”

Fans can view a complete tour schedule with ticketing information, and also sign up for a regularly updated digital newsletter, at http://zelda-symphony.com. Club Nintendo members can enjoy an exclusive 15 percent discount to the show by logging into their accounts and looking for the discount code on the Symphony of the Goddesses banner. Consumers that are not Club Nintendo members can join for free at https://club.nintendo.com/. Exclusive concert packs also are available at select GameStop locations.

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Fanboy Scoop – Week In Review Nears 100th Episode!

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Apr 222013
 
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Fanboy-Comics-Staff-SA-ReleaseIt’s hard to believe that The Fanboy Scoop – Week in Review  has already been airing each week on Krypton Radio for two full years – and will air its 100th episode on Monday, May 6, 2013!

Hosted by Barbra and Bryant Dillon, Drew Siragusa, and Sam Rhodes of Fanboy Comics, the show is going strong in its third season, reviewing the top geek stories of the week from the popular, daily e-newsletter, The Fanboy Scoop.  Each episode features a special industry guest.  Among others, this season’s guests have included:

For the 100th episode, the Fanboy Comics staff will welcome Mike Olson, the lead writer/designer of Atomic Robo: The Roleplaying Game, as its special guest.

The 100th episode of The Fanboy Scoop – Week in Review airs Monday 7PM / 10PM EST, Saturday 2PM / 5PM EST.  It’s also available on the Fanboy Comics website, and on iTunes.

About Fanboy Comics

Fanboy Comics (FBC) is an online conglomerate of geek media, providing its readers with daily reviews, interviews, and podcasts that span the pop culture spectrum.  In 2011, FBC added independent comic book publisher to its credits, when it published its first graphic novel, Something Animal.  The company’s second graphic novel, Identity Thief, was released in September 2012.  Fanboy Comics seeks to provide an outlet for up-and-coming artists and writers with a desire to create new works and media.  By facilitating in-house collaborations and providing support and empowerment, FBC hopes to enable the production of professional and marketable creator-owned works.

For more information on The Fanboy Scoop – Week in Review, please visit www.fanboycomics.net.

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