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"Bioshock" Creator Ken Levine Tapped to Write "Logan's Run" Reboot

Bioshock creator and Irrational Games co-founder Ken Levine has been asked to put his considerable talents towards writing a reboot of the 1976 sci-fi classic Logan’s Run. According to Deadline, Logan’s Run is a “passion project” for Levine, but, despite his new gig, he will continue to work on games with the fine folks over at Irrational, which is great news, because we don’t want to wait three more years… more

Pickstarter: A Steampunk Western, RiffTrax, and Puppets

This week on Pickstarter we’re highlighting a steampunk western, a comedy commentary on the “worst movie of all time,” and a dark puppet tale. Pick #1 – Cowboys & Engines:… more

Nerdist Exclusive: “Monsters University” College Poster

You know we’re excited about the return of Mike and Sully in the Monsters, Inc. prequel Monsters University on June 21st, and the new poster showing the guys and their… more

Course of the Force Episode 2: The Wrath of Han

The search for the lightsaber continues, as Kyle Kinane joins the cause in Episode II of the Course of the Force webseries. As we saw in Episode I, Matt Mira… more
 

Pickstarter: Hatter M, 3D Printing Pen, and a Batman Fan Doc

This week in Pickstarter, we’re taking a look at the adventures of Wonderland Royal Guardsman Hatter M, 3D printing in a whole new way, and a documentary about the positive… more

The Game of Thrones Full 3rd Season Trailer

The full trailer for Season 3 of Game of Thrones is finally here. Revenge, action, ice-wall climbing and, you guessed it, dragons all make an appearance in this one. I… more

The 2013 Golden Geeks: One More Winner to Pick

Today, Nerdist News is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 Golden Geeks. Our answer to the Academy Awards, the Golden Geeks honor films that our editorial team believes… more
 

The Shelf: “Argo,” “Game of Thrones,” and a “Sinister” Giveaway

This week on the Shelf, an Academy Award nominee dreams of the sci-fi movie that never was, a giveaway with Sinister intentions, and HBO’s version of black tar heroin. Argo… more

DICE 2013: Gabe Newell and J.J. Abrams Debate Movies Vs. Games

We reported from DICE last week about Gabe Newell and J.J. Abrams partnering on either a Valve based movie or a game based on a Bad Robot idea. That… more

Pickstarter: Cyanide and Happiness, a Theater, and a Handana

This week’s crowdfunding picks on Pickstarter include an animated Cyanide and Happiness series, a digital upgrade for a prominent art house theater, and a sweatband. Yes, a sweatband. Read on……. more