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SciFi Superfans BlogTUESDAY, FEBRUARY 09, 2010 Valentine's Day is this weekend and you may be on the lookout for something special for your sci-fi-loving sweetheart. Here are 10 ideas that are sure to please both men and women. The Ladies of "Star Wars" Playing Cards  Hey, ladies. You probably don't care for the Playboy poker cards your boyfriend pulls out when his pals come over. Why not compromise and get him some stunning playing cards with kickass "Star Wars" heroines on them? "Star Trek" Cologne  From "Tiberius" to "Red Shirt," there is a scent here to please everyone. Personalized "Avatar" Canvas Art  Or why not personalize some wall art inspired by "Avatar" with your sweetie's picture on it? Make him or her a Pandora native. X Wing Pilot Hoodie  A warm, snuggly hoodie is a cute gift for both guys and girls and it doesn't get any cooler than this X Wing pilot hoodie. Fandango Bucks  Of course, sci-fi movie fans may actually want to go see a movie on Valentine's Day! Some Fandango Bucks will set you up for a perfect date night. Netflix Gift Card  Of course, date night is even more perfect with some privacy… so you could always just download something from Netflix. Star Registry  Sci-fi fans are always looking to the stars, so why not honor your love by naming a star in their tribute? I Love My Geek T-Shirt  Let's face it, most of us sci-fi movie fans embrace the word "geek." We have reappropriated the word, so show your geek love with pride on Valentine's Day. Princess Leia Slave Bikini  Better yet, the ladies can slip into even less at the end of the night. You can't go wrong with some Princess Leia-inspired lingerie. Flux Capacitor Replica  Show your true love that time with them is relative by gifting a replica flux capacitor. LAST UPDATE BY AMY.COTTRELL AT 2/9/2010 6:39:05 PM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 09, 2010  Be sure to friend the MSN Sci-Fi Superfans Blog on Facebook, where we will offer even more updates, news, polls, etc. You can find us here. LAST UPDATE BY AMY.COTTRELL AT 2/9/2010 3:51:52 PM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 08, 2010    New posters were just released for "Repo Men," the Jude Law thriller that is being released on April 2. It's a dystopian sci-fi film about men who repossess body parts. Sound a bit familiar? Yes, that's what fans of "Repo! The Genetic Opera" are saying, although Jude's movie is based on Eric Garcia's book, "The Repossession Mambo." Here is the trailer for "Repo Men:" Apparently, the makers of "Repo! The Genetic Opera" are well aware of the similarities, as well: Oh, but the repo confusion doesn't stop there! When you hear the name "Repo Men," perhaps you are reminded of Alex Cox's cult '80s classic, "Repo Man." Well, they are not related to each other at all, although Cox is about to release "Repo Chick." ...That's also not related to "Repo Man," apparently. Confusing, yes. Again, here is the ridiculous trailer for that sci-fi film. So, maybe that will clear up all the confusion surrounding the slew of recent repo movies. If you ask me, Emilio Estevez will reign supreme as the best repo man.  LAST UPDATE BY AMY.COTTRELL AT 2/8/2010 2:52:06 PM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2010  "Star Wars" fans, rejoice! Adidas has released a special pair of sneakers that are based on the metal bikini worn by Princess Leia. They cost $80 and are available here. Check out the pics:   LAST UPDATE BY AMY.COTTRELL AT 2/5/2010 2:03:09 PM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 03, 2010   The success of "Avatar" can't be ignored, even if you weren't a huge fan of blue, furry romance. What we once thought of as a gimmick now seems to be the future of film and possibly even television. I'm talking about 3-D of course, but not the kind we saw back in 1953. Put On Your 3-D Glasses Now What's the real difference between old and new 3-D? The old version used anaglyph images, layering images with two colors: red and cyan. With those colors in reverse order on your 3-D glasses, it sort of tricks your eyes into seeing a more in-depth film. Never worked too well for me, sadly, and I was always left with a migraine.  Today, it's digital 3-D and it's not only more realistic, it's less painful for your head… though more painful for your budget. There's no mystery why "Avatar" is grossing so much if people are shelling out premium rates for IMAX tickets. Still, it's a pretty amazing experience and Hollywood seems to be either releasing or remastering nearly every film right now for the format.  We now wear polarized lenses and view images from digital projectors, which is a much more advanced version of 3-D trickery. A great example of that can obviously be seen in theaters right now with "Avatar," but many other genre films are coming out soon with the tech. I think the next big one to bet on is "Tron Legacy," due for release on December 17, 2010. Other notable 3-D films on the horizon include: "Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland" (Release date: March 5, 2010) "Piranha 3-D" (Release date: March 19, 2010) "Clash of the Titans" (Release date: April 2, 2010) "Toy Story 3" (Release date: June 18, 2010) "Despicable Me" (Release date: July 9, 2010) "Oobermind" (Release date: November 5, 2010) "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I" (Release date: November 19, 2010) LAST UPDATE BY AMY.COTTRELL AT 2/5/2010 1:42:12 PM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 02, 2010  Oscar nominations were announced early this morning and it was a good year for sci-fi movies! Both "Avatar" and "District 9" will be competing for Best Picture. Do you think either film has a good chance of winning? In related news, "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" has been nominated for Worst Picture by the Golden Raspberry Awards. I think it's a shoo-in! LAST UPDATE BY AMY.COTTRELL AT 2/2/2010 8:28:13 AM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2010  "Avatar" has been number one at the American box office for seven weeks straight and has surpassed James Cameron's other epic, "Titanic," in global box office sales. So far, "Avatar" has raked in over $2 billion worldwide! It is actually the first film to ever make that much in its theatrical run. Domestically, it pulled in another $30 million over the weekend and it doesn't look like the film is slowing down any time soon. Oscar nominations will be announced tomorrow morning and "Avatar" will very likely be among the list. Do you think it has what it takes to win Best Picture? LAST UPDATE BY AMY.COTTRELL AT 2/1/2010 9:27:38 AM THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2010 Cosmic Booknews has unearthed some concept art for the upcoming Green Lantern movie starring Ryan Reynolds. So far, it appears that the Kilowog image is the only officially verified artwork. Hopefully, the others are also real, as it makes the film a lot more promising to this comic book geek.   To date, the confirmed cast includes Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan, Blake Lively as Carol Ferris and Peter Sarsgaard as Hector Hammond. Who do you think should play Sinestro? LAST UPDATE BY AMY.COTTRELL AT 1/28/2010 8:54:50 AM TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010  Reboots, reboots, everywhere! "Star Trek" wasn't the half of it. Last I heard, they are actually remaking "Highlander, "The Neverending Story" and "The Last Starfighter!" So, the question is... which movie do you think actually warrants a reboot? Some of our beloved classics could benefit from modern special effects and other sci-fi movies just plain sucked and could use a mulligan. Tell us which sci-fi movies you think deserve a reboot on our new wiki page here! LAST UPDATE BY RODDOM AT 2/4/2010 5:37:48 PM MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2010  Alex Cox, the cult director of "Repo Man" and "Sid and Nancy," has made a new film called "Repo Chick." Don't confuse this with the upcoming Jude Law movie "Repo Men," which has no relation to the earlier Cox film. Of course, Cox claims that this movie has no relation to his original "Repo Man," either. Confused yet? Well, feast your eyes on the trailer, which seems to combine the worst episode of "Lexx" with "Tank Girl." Has some great character actors in it, though. What do you think? LAST UPDATE BY AMY.COTTRELL AT 1/25/2010 9:13:16 PM |  ABOUT THE SUPERFANAmy Cottrell I am a lifelong science fiction movie fan and memorabilia collector. From obscure cult films to mainstream popcorn movies, I am up for just about anything. I also read comic books and my house is a shrine to Jack Kirby, Jules Verne and Joss Whedon. So, I'm not the kind of girl who watches the Style Network. My earliest memories in life are watching "Star Trek" reruns with my mom every night during Kindergarten. She let me stay up late for them, good woman. MORE ABOUT ME >> 
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