[IGH] at the Movies: LEGO: DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League

Wilderowens and I attended the NYC premiere of 'Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League.' This was a treat because we got to see it with its intended audience - kids. There's something great about listening to kids go nuts over their favorite superheroes.

The movie begins in Metropolis with Bizarro "saving" some kids in a playground and causing a hefty amount of damage in the process. Superman comes to handle Bizarro and decides to take Bizarro to a slightly off-kilter planet that can be all his own. Bizarro understands that he's getting a brush-off, but stays. We flash forward a year, and Bizarro returns for unknown reasons. Superman is embarrassed he has to deal with him again and tries to take care of Bizarro on his own, but between Batman's paranoia and distrust of Superman, and the Justice League's desire to work as a team, Superman is stuck with everyone knowing his "dirty little secret." Bizarro breaks into LexCorp Labs and steals the duplicator device used to create him. He uses it on the Justice League, creating their opposite, bizarro version of themselves, then takes them to Bizzaro World. The original Justice League follows and there we find out why Bizzaro created a new team, and Superman learns to accept Bizzaro for who he is and as a part of his family.  

While this isn't my favorite Lego DCU movie, it's a solid story. I think the reason I didn't enjoy it as much as previous stories is because it felt a little rushed. If they had an extra 15 mins or so, it would have helped the story. That said, kids are going to love it. It's silly and funny, has a lot of heart, and it's made of Legos. How could they not like it?  

The visuals are wonderful. Because Legos have to move in a very particular way, you can see the creativity put into the movie. It's not just animation. It's animation and physics and a hint of wizardry combined. Two of my favorite moments were seeing Plastic Man take on Deathstroke and the troop of Boy Scouts take on Gorilla Grodd from the air and on the group.  

As usual, the voice actors are on point. Troy Baker is back as Batman/Batzarro, Nolan North as Superman/Bizarro, Diedrich Bader as Guy Garner/Greenzarro, Kari Wahlgren as Wonder Woman/Bizzara, Phil Morris as Green Arrow/Hawkman, James Arnold Taylor as The Flash/Desaad, April Winchell as Giganta, and Tony Todd as Darkseid. It's a great line up of talent and they deliver. Nolan North, in particular, needs special recognition because he really made me care about Bizarro. The first time he said he was saving Metropolis and smiled, all I wanted to do was give him a hug. By the end, I wanted to give him a good home with my Legos, which clearly means I'm a little nuts and in need of a Bizarro mini-fig. I'd also like to extend a special nod to Khary Payton, who voices Cyborg, and is the best fanboy anyone could ask for. I think he really represents what we would all be like if we were given the chance to hang with the Justice League. 

 Moving forward, I'd like to see more Lego DCU movies, particularly one that features the Flash who, due to time constructions, did not get a Bizarro version of himself, which was such a shame. I'd also really love to see more involvement with the female superheroes/villains. Wonder Woman is great, but there are plenty more females to use. In a fantasy, there'd be a movie strictly from the females' POV with the guys on the periphery, and the women not only save the day, but they'd point out how all the men get the credit while the ladies did all the work, but in a humorous and light-hearted way. 

On a parent scale of "oh please, not again" to "sure, we can watch it another 50 times," I'd rate this a "we can watch it a few times this week, but then we should read something." For those on the normal scale, I'd give this 3.5 stars out 5.   

LEGO: DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League will be out Feb. 10th. You can get it on Blu-Ray or DVD.

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Andrew Jackson is a Jerk!

Yeah, he wasn't known as a warm, fuzzy or caring guy.  But this is especially true in the upcoming comic book Andrew Jackson in Space!  I am crazy excited for this book, mostly because it combines history and space, which I both love.

Now this book isn't going to just happen magically, thought that would be cool.  It's currently on Kickstarter, already fully funded but still needs to hit some stretch goals.  If the title doesn't sell it, then check out this description from creator Brian Visaggo:

In 1801, future President Andrew Jackson woke up on the far side of the galaxy. This lunatic frontier bastard is using every ounce of wit, courage, cunning, and unprovoked violence to make his way home to his beloved wife on Earth. Mixing equal parts Doctor Who and Indiana Jones, Andrew Jackson in Space is a pulp-style sci-fi adventure comic flung across thousands of light years, featuring vagrant queens, amazing artifacts, and a guy bursting into a courtroom brandishing a pistol.

The story sounds solid to me!  I am also loving the art and colors from Jason Smith and Harry Saxon. There are more preview pages on their Kickstarter page.  This fundraiser is ending in four days, so hurry over to their funding page and give them your money now!

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Snow Days Equal LEGO

As you may or may not know, [IGH] is based in New York City. We were scheduled for a giant, crazy, major storm this week. However, science happened and I was denied my chance to face plant myself into 3+ feet of snow. But because the city shut itself down, my day job followed suit and I got a snow day!!! 

Glorious snow day! How I missed you from my childhood. I couldnt just squander this precious gift on TV and the Internet. Why do chores when I can reenact snow days of old? In order to take full advantage of this uninterrupted playtime, I broke out my Legos.

I got this set as an event giveaway earlier in the week. And first, I set it up as the box suggested. One must follow the instructions. Sadly, this took way longer than it should. I obviously need to build more sets.

After it was all set up, I enacted the whole scene so Superman fails and Lois takes Zod down herself. Why? Because it's my snow day. Then I proudly showed it off to my roommate, who continued to do whatever grownup thing she was doing. All of this was followed by playing in the small amount of snow we got because it's still snow.

So, the next snow day you might be lucky enough to get, don't feel pressured to do grown up things. That's for the everyday pressures of life. Instead, break out your toys, sit on the floor and play.

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First Glimpse at Batman vs. Robin

Just as we get two new DC animated films released, news of the next one comes out!  The next DC animated film is Batman vs Robin.  As per Warner Bros. press release:

The shadows of Gotham City are no place for a child but Damian Wayne 
is no ordinary child. Now bearing the mantle of Robin, he blazes a 
headstrong and sometimes reckless trail alongside his father, Batman. 
While investigating a crime scene, Robin encounters a mysterious figure, 
Talon, who leads him on a life-altering course through the depths of Gotham’s 
secret society, known as The Court of Owls. It’s a dangerous journey that 
will force Batman and Robin to face their most dangerous adversary, each other! 

Based on the #1 best-selling graphic novel, Batman: The Court of Owls, 
this action-packed caper is one that fans won’t want to miss! 

This sounds great!  The film will be released on April 14, 2015 on BluRay and DVD.  If you can't wait, watch the clip below.

Geeky Resolutions for 2015

Another year, another fun-filled geeky time. I did a lot a crazy things in 2014 but to be honest, I kinda failed at my geeky resolutions from last year. Still, I had fun and experienced new things. Plus, how many people actually complete their resolutions anyways?! Those people are way too organized.

From the life experiences of 2014, I have my list of geeky resolutions for 2015.

Holy Frak Dredd!

I've declared my Dredd love before but I'm gonna stand up and say it again! I love Dredd!!

Apparently I'm not the only one! I just got a drool-worthy Dredd announcement.  Mezco Toyz released pics of their new 1:12 Judge Dredd collectible. He looks like he stepped right off the pages of Mega City One.  I just want to hug him and then use him to beat up my Superman action figure.

Happy 2015 from [IGH]!

Everyone at [insertgeekhere] wishes you an amazing 2015! We have so much to look forward to in the upcoming year!!!

Such as:
- Lots of fun Cons!
- At least four comic events in DC and Marvel
- The awesome return of Agent Peggy Carter
- AVENGERS: Age of Ultron
- Mourning of cancelled tv shows
- Bill & Ted Comic Series!
- Excitement about new TV shows
- Supergirl and Teen Titans LIVE!
- 60th Anniversary of Disneyland
- Mockingjay Part 2
- Another ton of complaining about Michael Bay

And so much more I am totally forgetting!! What geeky thing are you super excited for?!


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Merry Christmas from [IGH]!

Everyone at [insertgeekhere] wishes all who celebrate a very Merry Christmas!! 

If you don't observe Christmas, 

we wish you a wonderful day of Chinese food and happy end of 2014!

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Free Comic Book Day Comics Revealed!

It must be an early holiday gift!!   All fifty FCBD comics are reveled for us to drool over!  Oh, how excited I am for this!  Now, in the off chance you have no idea what I'm talking about, check out this post all about Free Comic Book Day.

Some of my favs from this list are:

Happy Chanukah from [IGH]!

Everyone at [insertgeekhere] wishes all who celebrate a very Happy Chanukah!!! 

If you don't observe Chanukah, we still encourage you to check out all those chocolate coins you see in the store and wish you a happy end to 2014!

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First Glimpse of Justice League: Throne of Atlantis

One of my favorite DC 52 books is Aquaman.  Frankly, Geoff Johns did an amazing job on a character that wasn't beloved.  I am so excited to see WB/DC Animation's take on this awesome story, with the announcement of Warner Bros. Animations new release, Justice League: Throne of Atlantis!  As per Warner Bros. press release:

In Justice League: Throne of Atlantis, Cyborg discovers an imminent threat 

in the depths of the oceans so powerful that it rallies together the newly 

formed Justice League. Meanwhile, wandering thousands of feet above the 

ocean floor is drifter Arthur Curry, a man with strange powers who may be

the last chance to bridge the ancient Atlantean world with our own. 

Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the rest of the Justice League must 

band together as they face off against warmongering Orm, an army of sea 

creatures, otherworldly weapons and perilous odds. In this all-new epic 

adventure from the DC Universe, mankind's only hope of escaping from 

the darkness lies with the guiding light of a man – Aquaman! 

This sounds great!  The film will be released on January 27, 2015 on BluRay, DVD and Digital Download.  If you can't wait, watch the trailer below.

Happy Thanksgiving for [IGH]!

Everyone at [insertgeekhere] wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving! 

For those who don't observe Thanksgiving, today Americans celebrate everything they are thankful for, plus turkey and pie. We just want to say how thankful we are for you, our readers.  Turkey and pie are a close second though.

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First Glimpse of Justice League vs. Bizarro League

You must know by now how much I LOVE the Lego games.  Any opportunity to ride around Gotham City in the Batmobile. And let's not forget about the previous Lego DC film projects.  Now we can enjoy that world even more with the announcement of Warner Bros. Animations new's release, LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League!  As per Warner Bros. press release:

Batman has joined the newly formed Justice League in order 

to keep tabs on Superman, a mistrust that is complicated by 

Superman's clumsy – but well-meaning – clone, Bizarro. 

Bizarro's creation of the Bizarro League has caused confusion 

amongst the world's greatest Super Heroes, but an even 

greater and mysterious threat may force the Justice League

and Bizarro League to band together to defeat evil. 

This sounds great!  The film will be released on February 10, 2015 on BluRay, DVD and Digital Download.  If you can't wait, watch the trailer below.

Get Ready for Halloween ComicFest!!!

That's right, Halloween ComicFest is tomorrow.  In case you didn't know, comic shops all over are handing out special Halloween issues of comics FOR FREE!  Not every shop is participating though, so check out the ComicFest site to find the closest one to you!  Then, just get ready for some scary reads!

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Preview: ITTY BITTY COMICS: THE MASK #1

I have always loved the work of Franco and Art Balthazar. Their comics are always fun and entertaining for any age.  From the Dark Horse Comics Press Release:

The Mask is back, and it's Herman Shazbert's turn! When the mild-mannered zookeeper buys his wife a strange mask, the whole family wants to try it on! But watch out, Grandma Shazbert—it will put quite the pep in your step!

NYCC '14: A Few of my Favorite Cosplays

One of the best parts of NYCC is the cosplay.  I love seeing what people come up with every year. This year at NYCC, the con had a big PSA campaign about Cosplay is not Consent.  For the record, I really support this move.  All cosplayers deserve to feel safe and respected. 

 Who doesn't love Ghost Rider?!  Especially with the amazing work on the headpiece.

It's Seymour, Audrey and Audrey 2!  Definitely a first for me at any con!

So is this guy with a duct tape Serenity!

This was the most amazing Doc Ock. 

A Gremlin doing the ASL Ice Bucket Challenge!  HEE HEE!

And lastly, the creepiest Penguin I've ever met in person.  

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Happy Hobbit Day!

That's right, it's Hobbit Day!  A day where we can revel in hairy feet and eat a meal every hour. Today we honor the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, as well as the start of Tolkien Week.  So grab that birthday cake and start snacking away!

And just to help get you in the spirit, here is Leonard Nimoy serenading you with The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins!

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Happy Talk Like A Pirate Day!

Avast Ye Salty Sea Dogs!  Today is Talk Like a Pirate Day!  It is the one day a year that saying "Arrr!" for every other word is totally ok.  You can also switch your Facebook language to Pirate  if ye wish.  If you need a refresher course in Pirate, see this instruction video:

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My Top Ten Reactions to GenCon

I attended GenCon, Indianapolis's Gaming convention. I went specifically for Gale Force Nine's Firefly game but of course, I saw as much as I could. Here are my top ten reactions from GenCon:

1. The Staggering Amount of Games
Omg so many games. Games I have heard of and games I never dreamed of. You can sign up for sessions to learn or compete. I also wandered into game rooms with friends and started playing random games for hours. And I can't forget how I tested games all over the con floor.

2. Welcoming to any Game
I was welcomed to jump in and learn on so many games and I always felt welcomed. In my experience there, everyone from exhibitor to attendee was pleasant and accepting. With so many cons having issues, GenCon was a nice change.

3. Exercise!
My favorite game was Cards Vs. Zombies. Designated zombies were trying to find and "eat" humans, who could attack them with paper darts. It took place in the halls of GenCon and made getting anywhere an adventure. I had to fight some zombies off and dodge a few others but I started GenCon as a human and I ended as one. This was beyond fun.

4. No aching legs or feet
This was the first convention experience where my legs and feet never hurt. I mean, NEVER. It was amazing. It makes sense though. When walking the floor, you walk 5-10 feet, find a game to try and sit down for 20-30 minutes. Then you get up and do it all again.

5. Plenty of Potties
This was the other most amazing thing. I never had to wait for a stall. No lines in the ladies bathroom or (from what I hear) the men's either. The convention center had a large amount of options and there were no large rushes for the bathroom so it always was available. Very, very pleasant.

6. Always something happening
This con was open 24 hours. Tournaments happening at all hours. Yes, the main floor closed but there were still plenty of things to do. Honestly, I'm fairly certain some people just stayed at the convention center the entire time. It was getting ripe in there by the end.

7. Crappy transportation
The biggest downfall of GenCon is the hotel bus schedule. One bus an hour just doesn't cut it. Plus, they have weird gaps in service. This was the only complaint I heard nonstop while I was there. They really, really need to upgrade the quality to keep gamers happy.

8. Lots of Yummies close by
This con was great for food. Everyday, right outside the con was a ever changing food court of food trucks. Almost anything you could think of, ready and available. I pigged out and it was awesome.

9. Non gamer stuff too!
Part of GenCon is a writers symposium with some free events I took part of. A great addition. I saw an artist alley on the floor that wasn't all gamer based. I also loved the fundraising by destroying card sculptures. It was a lot of fun.

10. Never won a tournament.
While I played a bunch of games, and won a few test sessions, I did not win a single tourney I entered. It's all right though. I had a blast, which is all that matters.


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Preview: Pop #1 from Dark Horse Comics

Before I even start talking about Pop from Curt Pires and Jason Copland, just read the description from Dark Horse Comics:

What if the world's pop stars and celebrities were literally products, grown by the world's wealthiest (and most depraved) minds—and one of them escaped?

As unique as it is entertaining, POP is a white-knuckled thrill ride through the marketing-mastered, technologically tethered tragicomedy we call life.