February 2010

Olympic Athletes Facing Condom Shortage

And, as if anymore proof is needed that a wild Olympic atmosphere permeates B.C.'s largest city, now there's an apparent condom shortage. That's right. As you read this, an emergency shipment of condoms is desperately making its way across Canada to the West Coast city. Health officials in Vancouver have...

FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS - "Riki-Oh: The Story Of Ricky" Edition

Welcome to another edition of FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS, our weekly look at the greatest fisticuffs from the pop culture universe. We run the gamut here, from film and television to boxing, wrestling, MMA and more. It's all about ending your week with a little bit of healthy violence and tonight...

Current UFC 115 Line-Up

UFC 115 - to be hosted in Vancouver, B.C. - is starting to take shape and looks like it could be one of their biggest cards yet. This show looks stacked! Take a look at the current card below and keep in mind that changes could be made at any...

Jonny Fairplay's SURVIVOR: HEROES VS. VILLAINS Recap #3

"It's in the way that you use it" when the nefarious Jonny Fairplay channels Minnesota Fats. Watch as Fairplay pulls out the pool cue and takes a look at the latest episode of SURVIVOR: HEROES VS. VILLAINS. It's another classic hustle, as only Fairplay can provide.

VH1 Lines Up Rehab All-Stars For SOBER HOUSE Cast

Rehab might have been bad, but sobriety could be tougher still. At least that's what VH1 must be hoping as it prepares to launch its latest addiction themed reality show "Sober House with Dr. Drew" on March 11. The latest 12-step rodeo will be overseen once again by addiction specialist...

WWE cuts the 2009 Diva of the Year

WWE released Diva Maria Kanellis from her contract on Friday. Powell's POV: Maria indicated in a recent interview that she wasn't sure what her future held with the company and that she is thinking about having children, so perhaps that had something to do with it. I am surprised that...

G.I.JOE'S Snake Eyes vs. Red Ninjas Diorama

Sideshow delivers fans another astounding diorama featuring G.I. Joe's Snake Eyes battling two red ninjas. This piece is truly stunning. While the regular diorama will be going for $294.99, the exclusive (with an alternative head) is pricing for $299. Via: Sideshowtoy.com

Bowen Designs BLACK CAT & WAR MACHINE Statues

Sideshow Collectibles has just released two highly detailed statues of Black Cat and War Machine. The Black Cat statue measures 12 inches tall and displays her in her classic outfit - biting on her nail - with diamonds scattered at her feet. This statue is going for $174.99. War Machine...

FANTASY BASEBALL: Podcast Review

For a while now, I’ve been investigating the possibility of doing a podcast at TheFantasyGeek.com. But I’m still plodding through process. Meanwhile, I’m sampling other fantasy baseball podcasts to learn the the tricks of the trade. I’ll review a few of them for you guys, so you can tune in...

WWE releases two former ECW wrestlers

WWE announced the contractual releases of Hurricane Helms and Paul Burchill on Friday. Powell's POV: Helms was recently arrested for public intoxication in Kentucky along with Chris Jericho. Although the arrest probably didn't help his cause, it's possible the release was completely unrelated. Burchill showed a lot of promise in...

Gentlemen, Prepare To Cringe...

With the YouTube title "Ski Horror" I was expecting a massive wipe out (or at least an 80's slasher film that takes place at a ski resort). I didn't get either here. But this clip will certainly do. Extra credit to the terrific play by play. Hilarious.

DAILY COMIC: I Fight Crime #40

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Sidelined WWE announcer Jim Ross comments on his contractual status and whether he expects to appear at WrestleMania 26

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross posted a short blog on Friday and commented on whether he intends to appear at WrestleMania 26. "Nothing finalized but a potential plan is in the works," Ross wrote following a visit to WWE headquarters on Thursday. "Some fun and important projects were discussed....

The Daily Shot of Sci-fi Noir - Hard-Bullied Comics #3, Page 15

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Pac-Man Battle Royale Style

I love me some Pac-Man, and the Championship Edition on the Xbox Live Arcade was right up my alley: it was fast paced and made a game more than 30 years old feel new and vibrant. So when I saw the video posted above for the newly teased Pac-Man Battle Royale I can already picture how awesome this is going to turn out.