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Alice Krieg, Borg Queen, Cast In ‘Thor: The Dark World’

 Comics, Conventions, Fandom, Marvel / DC, Movies, Science Fiction, Star Trek  No Responses »
Aug 142012
 
Alice Krieg as she appeared in Star Trek: First Contact as queen of the Borg.
Alice Krieg as she appeared in Star Trek: First Contact as queen of the Borg.

Alice Krieg as she appeared in Star Trek: First Contact as queen of the Borg.

Alice Krieg, best known to Star Trek fans for her unforgettable role as the Borg Queen in Star Trek: First Contact  and as Christabella on Silent Hill, has reportedly been cast in an unspecified role in the upcoming Marvel Studios’ Thor picture.  She made the announcement at last weekend’s Star Trek convention in Las Vegas.  She did add that she may not be recognizable in the role, implying that there may be a fair bit of makeup effects involved.

Bleeding Cool both speculates that she could play Alflyse, the queen of Svartalfheim and therefore the wife of Malekith, the film’s central antagonist (being played by Christoper Eccleston, who formerly played Doctor Who), and notes that speculation about a minor role this early in production is probably fruitless.

Thor: The Dark World is filming now in London and is set for a release on November 8, 2013.

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Queen Knights Sci-Fi/Fantasy Creatives

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Jun 152012
 
CBE, OBE and MBE medals to be awarded to the recipients.

CBE, OBE and MBE medals to be awarded to the recipients.

Meanwhile, in 21st Century London… The Queen’s Birthday Honours of 2012 include several figures notable in the Science Fiction/Fantasy field:

  • Kenneth Branagh, OBE.  Directed THOR [2011], acted in HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS [2002]
  • Jean Marsh, OBE.  THE TOMORROW PEOPLE [TV, 1994], DOCTOR WHO [1989], WILLOW [1988], and much more, including one of the earliest original TWILIGHT ZONE episodes in 1959, “The Lonely.”
  • Jenny Agutter, OBE.  LOGAN’S RUN [1976], THE AVENGERS [2012, one of the World Security Council], RED DWARF [1993, “Psirens”]

Source:  BBC

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18456061

Krypton Radio Reviews: Marvel’s “Thor” Now on Netflix

 Animation, Comics, Editorials, Movie Reviews, Movies, Science Fiction  1 Response »
Jun 142012
 
Thor

By Senior Editor, PK

 

I like comic book movies, that’s not exactly earth shattering news of course. But what is different about some of us here at Krypton Radio, is I don’t get to post reviews and such as often as I want. No, the others aren’t holding me at bay with a rabid gopher, despite what rumors may suggest to the contrary. My secret identity keeps me way busier than I want, and when I get home my mailbox is stuffed full of Chinese take-away menus and messages to call the office to make sure I’m still alive. So it may at times seem like I’m a little late to the party when it comes to pumping out the reviews and other related content; so how does that tie into Marvel’s  hit movie Thor? Well, the good old movie and TV show on demand site Netflix, is also feeling a bit sheepish when they show up with a bottle of bubbly and the only one there is the janitor cleaning up, when it comes to cutting edge movie releases.

Netflix has finally announced a major addition to its somewhat stale superhero lineup, Marvel’s Thor, starring Chris Hemsworth as the super-powered hammer wielding god of lightning, has finally joined the online service as of June 9th. Netflix who has suffered greatly due to what appears to be Hollywood’s disdain for the budget priced entertainment distributor, and has had severe trouble getting via contracts the rights to distribute the major hits online. Searching the service, you’ll find hardly any superhero movies. So when I came up for air recently, I was surprised to see the notice that Thor had been added.

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DC vs. Marvel – Dominating Theaters 2012-2014

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Jan 282012
 
The-Avengers-Movie

Holy Sh*t Batman!

By Staff Editor, PK

 

 

If you’re a big fan of superheroes, then you may be like us and having a glee-filled fanboy meltdown over the news that continues to emerge from Hollywood on even more superhero stories coming to the silver screen. Marvel Comics & DC Entertainment have spent decades trying to capture our hard earned nerd money, pumping out some amazing and at times not so amazing shows, movies, and games based on our favorite comics. We could cover the last 50 years of superhero cinematic history, but lets’ just take a look at recent events and work forward. In 2002 Marvel set the bar for superhero movies to an all new high with the big budget modern day adaption of Spider-Man, Tobey Maguire wowed audiences with his boyish charms and CGI enhanced combat skills, as he fought The Green Goblin.

One decent sequel and one teary-eyed massive flop later, Spider-Man is being reborn as The Amazing Spider-Man starring Andrew Garfield, in an another attempt to retell the story of Peter Parker, the mutant spider, and the worst allergic reaction to a bug bite known to medical science. To be fair this new version of Spidey’s adventures appears to be more of a grittier and somewhat darker telling of the story, and audiences will get to judge for themselves if the web-slinging wall-crawler is meant to stay on the big screen, with the film debuting on July 3, 2012 in theaters everywhere.

 

 

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“The Avengers” Cologne Set “Do you want to smell like a Superhero?”

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Jan 262012
 
The Patriot "Captain America Cologne"

Now You To Can Smell Like a Hulking Green Super Beast

By Staff Editor, PK

It’s been a while since I’ve stepped into a comic shop, and I knew that they could order almost anything that my geeky little heart desires, but cologne? That’s right folks, you to can now smell like one of Marvel’s The Avengers! Smell like the hulking tank smashing beast who’s been wearing those same purple shorts far past their launder date! Smell like the billionaire playboy who’s spent one too-many hours locked in a metal suit and desperately needs a shower! Smell like… Water lily? Not the fragrance I would associate with Bruce Banner’s sweaty alter ego, but hey, if you make it, nerds will buy it.

From JADS International, LLC., comes The Avengers Cologne Set, with the tag line “Finally four unique fragrances assembled for the first time!“. And forgive my sarcastic nature, but I couldn’t help but suddenly develop this mental image of a skinny nerd with horned rimmed glasses looking bewildered as a beautiful woman blows him off over his offer of a date; standing there with a tear dripping from his eye and thinking, “but I smell like Iron Man, how could she turn me down?”. But believe it or not, if you desire to smell like Captain America, Iron Man, The Hulk, or Thor; all you have to do is hit up your local comic retailer who can order you up a batch for only $59.99.

If you thought JADS International was a familiar name in the geek/nerd world, you’d be right. JADS has also brought us cologne collections involving Star Trek and Star Wars; with scents such as Shirtless Kirk Cologne and Red Shirt Cologne, for when you feel the need to be that expendable unnamed guy in the landing party. But if you’re more in the swinging mood, and want to meld your favorite nerd girl, check out Pon Farr Perfume for Her. Or if she’s looking to be your little Slave Girl to your Jabba the Hut, (bad mental image there) then check out Slave Leia Perfume.

The Patriot "Captain America Cologne"
The Patriot “Captain America Cologne”

 

PATRIOT Cologne

A cologne that pays homage to the confident, stand-up-to-bullies, hard working average Joe in every man. PATRIOT Cologne is both reserved and sexy; like a symbol on a shield or a moniker on a motorcycle helmet. Fresh notes of green lime and white pepper are the first to hit with dry oak wood, sandalwood and tequila accords finishing the adventure. Perfect for any time or place, PATRIOT Cologne puts the Novus Mundus in your strong, sensuous hands for you to embrace and discover.

PATRIOT Cologne
Your Attack Plan.


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