This Week in Geek: Thundercats, MJ & Mass Effect
A single week in the gadget world can bring a ton of new things to the table, this last week was no different. From video games, to phones, to the all encompassing Google, take a look at the Week in Geek.
ThunderCats return to television
One of the most treasured items in our childhood cartoon memories is coming back, for better or worse. Next year, be sure to set your DVRs for the return of the mighty ThunderCats…HOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! (Sorry, couldn’t hold that back for very long).
Warner Bros.’ first anime series will be brought to you by Studio4c, the Japanese studio best known for their work on The Animatrix and Halo Legends. The all-star staff includes executive producer Sam Register (Teen Titans) and producers Michael Jelenic (Batman: Brave and the Bold) and Ethan Spaulding (Avatar: The Last Airbender).
The story of the series will follow Lion-O and the gang on his quest for the Stones of Power and you can be sure that the cat crew will cross Mumm-Ra’s path along the way.
ThunderCats will be slotted along with your favorite cartoons and anime on Cartoon Network.
Michael Jordan to be NBA2k11’s Cover Athlete
It’s official, His Royal Airness will be gracing the cover of 2K Sports’ next basketball game. The single player that many gamers have wished for most in their games’ rosters, whether hidden or official, is definitely coming to consoles this year. No more need to use create-a-player tactics to build the man behind the flying tongue.
To little surprise, this is the first time a basketball team owner has graced the cover of a game and is definitely the first time that you’ll get to play basketball as one. Can you imagine what the shoe selection will look like in this year’s CAP?!?!?
Air Jordan has stated that “It’s an honor to be featured on the cover of NBA 2K11. I have no doubt that NBA 2K11will be a big hit with gamers and basketball fans alike.” Yes, Mr. Greatest-player-to-ever-play-the-game, I also believe that this game will sell a couple million copies, regardless if it’s good or not. To be honest, I’m sure it would be good even without number 23.
See: Mike rocking the uniform of the Windy City when NBA 2k11 is released on October 5th.
On a final thought, I wonder if NBA Elite (Live) will retaliate by putting Chuck on their cover?
Mass Effect headed to the Big Screen
A movie based on the Electronic Arts/BioWare super franchise Mass Effect has been announced by Legendary Pictures and is to be distributed by Warner Bros. To top it off, Thor writer Mark Protosevich is in the works of being the man behind this movie as well.
Mass Effect follows the tales of Commander Shepard and his (or her) voyages through the universe with a dynamic ragtag team of soldiers, mercanaries, and criminals to fend off an ancient alien race that is back to destroy all forms of life. Transported by the utterly awesome SS Normandy, Shepard and his crew battle aliens, robots, dirty politicians and underground organizations.
If you’re unfamiliar with Legendary Pictures, you are likely still aware of their work. Their resume includes heavy hitters like Dark Night, 300, and Watchmen.
No release date has been given at this time.
My Mass Effect fanboy wishlist: Zach Snyder or J.J. Abrams in the director’s chair and Seth Green as the role of Joker.
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