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The Budget Geek’s Week In Geek - March 28, 2010
The Budget Geek’s TV Shows of the Week (descriptions courtesy TV Guide):
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Friday, April 2, 9:00pm CARTOON NETWORK
“Bounty Hunters”
Episode Synopsis: Anakin, Obi-Wan and Ahsoka hesitantly join forces with bounty hunters to guard a spice farmer from pirates led by Hondo Onaka.
Additional Star Wars: The Clone Wars Links:
According to a USA Today article, Boba Fett will make his debut in Star Wars: The Clone Wars in a 2-part episode, starting April 23.
TheForce.Net has posted Lucasfilm’s official announcement about Fett’s appearance at their site.
The Budget Geek’s What’s New in Stores and Online This Week:
Five Classic Stephen King Novels Released As Unabridged Audio Books
April 1st sees the release of five classic Stephen King novels in unabridged audio book format.
The Long Walk
On the first day of May, 100 teenage boys meet for a race known as “The Long Walk”. If you break the rules, you get three warnings. If you exceed your limit, what happens is absolutely terrifying.
Firestarter
Charlie McGee inherited pyrokinetic powers from her parents, who had been given a low-grade hallucinogen called “Lot Six” while at college. Now the government is trying to capture young Charlie and harness her powerful firestarting skills as a weapon.
Cujo
A family dog turns into a family killer in King’s canine classic.
Roadwork
When a highway project puts Barton Dawes out of work and threatens to destroy his home, he has more than enough time on his hands to plot his revenge. Driving his wife and friends away with his obstinate refusal to give in, he pushes the powers that be to the limit, take a stand against what he sees as a criminal act in progress.
The Running Man
The year is 2025. The Running Man< is America’s favorite television game show. Ben Richards is the programs latest contestant- and the Hunters’ latest target in a rigged game of death…
The Budget Geek’s Podcast Pick of the Week:
Galactica Quorum - “It’s a Frakkin’ Podcast”
The Galactica Quorum discusses all aspects of the Sci-Fi channel series Battlestar Galactica in a casual roundtable format. Light-hearted and at times irreverent, the Quorum dishes out analysis and speculation about each episode and the current season.
Star Wars Celebration V is Coming
StarWars.com has posted an exciting preview video of what you can expect to see and do at Star Wars Celebration V. Using a montage of clips from the previous United States Celebrations, as well as Celebration Japan and Celebration Europe, this is just the ticket to get your blood pumping in anticipation of Star Wars Celebration V, August 12-15 in Orlando, Florida.
As a reminder, The Budget Geek will be there and our goal is to post daily updates from the show. Not only will we be covering it from a geek standpoint, we will also be posting daily updates to our Celebration V budget. Can we stick to our budget in such a hive of scum and villainy, or will we give in to the Dark Side and overspend?
The Budget Geek’s Week In Geek - March 21, 2010
The Budget Geek’s TV Shows of the Week (descriptions courtesy TV Guide):
The Big Bang Theory - Monday, March 22, 9:31pm CBS
“The Pants Alternative” Season 3, Episode 18
Episode Synopsis: The friends try to help Sheldon overcome his fear of speaking in public.
The Office - Thursday, March 25, 9:00pm NBC
“Happy Hour” Season 6, Episode 19
Episode Synopsis: The staffers raise spirits at a happy hour, but complications spill over when Michael goes to extremes to impress Jim and Pam’s friend, resulting in his ouster from the bar. Meanwhile, Andy and Erin try to keep a secret; and Dwight reconsiders the wisdom of his “prenatal contract” with Angela.
Caprica - Friday, March 26, 9:00pm Syfy
“End of Line”
Episode Synopsis: In the mid-season finale, Barnabas escalates his war with Clarice and Zoe tries a daring escape.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Friday, March 26, 9:00pm CARTOON NETWORK
“Cat and Mouse”
Episode Synopsis: Obi-Wan and Anakin deliver troops to the Separatist-controlled Christophsis, where they encounter Admiral Trench.
The Budget Geek’s Blu-ray Releases of the Week:
In this 3D computer animated feature, a pull-string cowboy doll is the leader of the toys until the latest, greatest action figure enters the picture. When the toy rivals are separated from thei rowner, they ultimately learn to put aside their differences and work as a team to get back home to the boy they love.
Bonus Features include: Toy Story 3 Sneak Peek: The Story, Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs Blast off, Paths to Pixar Artists, Studio Stories: John’s Car, Baby AJ, Scooter Races, Buzz Takes Manhattan, Black Friday The Toy Story You Never Saw
Andy heads off to cowboy camp leaving his toys to their own devices. Things shift into high gear when an obsessive toy collector named Al McWhiggin (owner of Al’s Toy Barn) kidnaps Woody. At Al’s apartment, Woody discovers that he is a highly valued collectible from a 1950s TV show called Woody’s Roundup, and he meets the other prized toys from that show, Jessie the Cowgirl, Bullseye the Horse, and Stinky Pete the Prospector. Back at the scene of the crime, Buzz Lightyear and the other toys from Andy’s room, Mr. Potato Head, Slinky Dog, Rex and Hamm spring into action to rescue their pal from winding up as a museum piece. The toys get into one predicament after another in their daring race to get Woody before Andy returns.
Bonus Features include: BE Live, Director commentary, Toy Story 3 Sneak Peek: The Characters, Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs: International Space Station, Paths to Pixar: Technical Artists, Studio Stories: Toy Story 2 Sleep Deprivation Lab, Pinocchio, The Movie Vanishes, Pixar’s Zoetrop, Celebrating our Friend Joe Ranft
The Budget Geek’s Podcast Pick of the Week:
Scott Wilkinson, online editor of UltimateAVmag.com and HomeTheaterMag.com, interviews the leaders and pioneers behind today’s home theater technology. Scott is a regular on The Tech Guy with Leo Laporte, and here he explores the technologies behind your screen. Recorded live every Monday at 215pm Pacific/2115 UTC at http://live.twit.tv.
Toy Story and Toy Story 2 Blu-ray Coupons and Discounts
This week, I plan to purchase the Toy Story and Toy Story 2 Blu-ray Special Editions at Target.
Target’s price on each Toy Story film is $22.99. However, if you buy both, you save $10 instantly.
Additionally, if you are a member of Disney Movie Rewards and you own previous DVD or VHS copies of either film, click here for details about how you can print coupons good for $10 off of each title straight from the web site.
With Target’s in-store discount and the Disney Movie Rewards coupons, if you purchase Toy Story and Toy Story 2, here is what you will pay:
$22.99 Toy Story Special Edition Blu-ray
$22.99 Toy Story 2 Special Edition Blu-ray
-$10.00 Target Instant Discount
-$10.00 Toy Story Coupon
-$10.00 Toy Story 2 Coupon
$15.98 Total (before tax)
As an added bonus, each of the Toy Story and Toy Story 2 Blu-ray Special Editions comes with a free movie ticket (up to $8.50) to see Toy Story 3 in theaters this summer. If you were planning to see Toy Story 3 anyway, and you factor that additional savings into the cost above, they are paying you to $1.02 to take both films on Blu-ray!
Tron Legacy Theatrical Trailer #1 Released
The first full trailer for Tron Legacy has been released. Click on any of the images above to view it. Tron Legacy opens in theaters December 17, 2010.
While surfing the web recently, I came across this incredible piece of art by Jason Chan called Zombie Playground. Click the image to enlarge.
See more of Jason Chan’s art at JasonChanArt.Com. Warning: Some of the art at Jason Chan’s site is not safe for work (NSFW), so use caution.
The Budget Geek’s Week In Geek - March 7, 2010
The Budget Geek’s TV Shows of the Week (descriptions courtesy TV Guide):
The Big Bang Theory - Monday, March 8, 9:31pm CBS
“The Precious Fragmentation” Season 3, Episode 17
Episode Synopsis: The guys go to a garage sale and find a ring from “The Lord of the Rings” film, and the rare find threatens their friendship.
The Office - Thursday, March 11, 9:00pm NBC
“St. Patrick’s Day” Season 6, Episode 17
Episode Synopsis: Michael’s objective to impress Sabre bigwig Jo Bennett (Kathy Bates) takes a big hit when someone else wows her. Meanwhile, Dwight creates havoc for Jim, who’s just returned from paternity leave. And Andy and Erin’s first date takes interesting turns. Zach Woods guest stars
Caprica - Friday, March 12, 9:00pm Syfy
“The Imperfections of Memory”
Episode Synopsis: Amanda has unsettling visions of her dead brother, and a dark secret from her past is revealed; Joseph recruits Heracles (Richard Harmon) to help him find his daughter in V-World’s New Cap City; a romantic connection complicates Zoe’s escape plans.
The Caprican iPhone/iPod Touch App
The Caprican brings you an inside look at the world of Syfy’s new original series from the creators of Battlestar Galactica. Get the latest news from the Twelve Colonies, as well as updates on entertainment, pyramid, politics and more, straight from the streets of Caprica City. Download it free from iTunes by clicking the image below:
The Budget Geek’s Podcast Pick of the Week:
Regis Jack exposes himself, his twisted sense of humor and dogmatic opinions on TV shows, movies, and whatever else he feels like talking about.
I happen to know Regis Jack personally. In fact, I have lunch with him often and I can tell you that he is a very interesting person and it is always enjoyable hearing what’s on his mind. This podcast grew out of our lunch time conversations and, in a sense, it is like being able to have lunch with Regis Jack any time you choose.
“Weird Al” Yankovic’s Ode To Everyone Whose Lives Turned Out Differently Than Planned
Here is the video to “Weird Al” Yankovic’s catchy tune, Skipper Dan.
Skipper Dan from waymoby on Vimeo.
