Monday NerdGasm : X-Men Anime Teaser Trailer / The Walking Dead Video Game

Good Monday true believers! Here is a sneak preview to get your nerdy bits tingly. Over the weekend Anime studio Madhouse (Hello Kitty & Friends) released a teaser trailer for an upcoming series based on Marvel’s X-men. So far only 12 episodes have been announced and network G4TV will air the show sometime in 2011. No news yet on whether episodes will be subtitled or dubbed. So far reports say that the series will follow the X-men reuniting after the death of a teammate to save Armor, who has been abducted in Japan. The identity of the fallen teammate is still a mystery…but my money is on Jean Grey, ’cause she is always dying. Kinda embarrassing. For more information check out The Escapist.

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Our favorite zombie comic and television program is getting the video game treatment. In an interview with IGN, series creator Robert Kirkman spilled a bean or two on this and on AMC’s second season. He didn’t say much, but he did say that he hope for fan favorites Michonne, Tyrese, and Hershel to appear on screen. The video game is still in the earliest stages of production, so we don’t know what sort of game it will be. My guess would be something similar to Mass Effect or Dragon Age; lots of action but the game’s true focus will be on storytelling and consequences for choices made. The game is slated for release this fall.

C’est en faisant n’importe quoi qu’on devient n’importe qui

Last week my best friend posted a Rémi Gaillard compilation video on my facebook page. I was not at all familiar with Gaillard. He is a French humorist. If I wasn’t so afraid of jail I would buy me a costume and cause me a ruckus too. Check out “Pac Man,” “Mario Kart,” and “Butterfly” below.  Then, check out his official website by clicking here.

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500X Expo 2.12.2011 featuring work by Diane McGurren and Danielle Georgiou (and 43 other amazing artists)

500X Gallery Presents:

EXPO 2011
A juried exhibition for artists in Texas
Juror: Marty Walker, Owner, Marty Walker Gallery

February 12-27, 2011
Opening Reception: February 12, 7-10pm

About 500X EXPO

500X Gallery, Texas’ oldest artist-run space, hosts one of North Texas’ most anticipated annual juried competitions. EXPO 2011 is open to all artists over the age of 18 living in Texas. All visual media are eligible, including drawing, painting, sculpture, installation and video.

248 artists entered EXPO, and 45 were selected by juror Marty Walker. Roughly 65 works will be included in the exhibition. Artists included in the exhibition are Jesse Barnett, Julie Barnofski, Michael Blair, Angel Cabrales, Stephanie Clark, Kenneth Collins, Desiree Espada, Cydney Ferguson-Brey, Michael Francis, Anastasia Gabriel, Ricardo Garcia, Danielle Georgiou, Bethany Gouldin, T.J. Griffin, Steve Hamilton, Jessica Hargrave, Fields Harrington, Amy Herzel, Michael Hoefle, Hannah Hudson, Lucy Kirkman, Doughtie Laura, Rosie Lindsey, Sara Lovas, Diane McGurren, Ashley Milow, Frank Mosley, Loughridge Murrell, Kris Pierce, Teresa Rafidi, Jason Reynaga, Ryder Richards, Evett Rolsten, Soyla Santos, Michael Scot, Caroline Sharpless, Lucia Simek, Jonathan Snow, James Michael Starr, Tore Terrasi, Jonathan Whitfill, Timothy Wilson, Trey Wright, Virginia Yount and Sarah Zapata.

Artists in the exhibition are from cities around Texas, including Arlington, Austin, Dallas, Denton, Fort Worth, Houston, Irving, Keller, Llano, Lubbock, Mesquite, North Richland Hills, Princeton, Southlake and Weatherford.

About the Juror

Marty Walker is the owner of Marty Walker Gallery. The gallery is committed to exhibiting contemporary art by mid-career and emerging artists. The gallery’s formal program is focused on inventive use of materials and/or process-oriented works as well as outstanding works in video, photography, sculpture and painting. Marty Walker Gallery collaborates with numerous national and international institutions, museums and galleries to bring dynamic and challenging work to Dallas. In addition, the gallery strives to cultivate awareness and education in contemporary art providing guidance and assistance to private and corporate collections, and welcomes individuals new to collecting art. For more information, visit www.martywalkergallery.com.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
2011 SPRING SCHEDULE

March 5-27: Shelby Cunningham and Thomas Feulmer
Opening: March 5, 7-10pm

April 2-24: Rebecca Carter and Mark Collop
Opening: April 2, 7-10pm

April 30-May 22: Matt D. Clark, Clayton Hurt, and Joel Kiser
Opening: April 30, 7-10pm

This Old Dark Machine

James Vincent McMorrow just released a music video for the song “This Old Dark Machine.” Check it out below.

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/19140644[/vimeo]

He will also be performing at this year’s annual SXSW festival

Tour Dates w/ The Rural Alberta Advantage

Mar 22 – Ames, IA at The Maintenance Shop at ISU

Mar 23 – Milwaukee, WI at Mad Planet

Mar 24 – Madison, WI at High Noon Saloon

Mar 25 – Minneapolis, MN at First Avenue

Mar 26 – Chicago, IL at Lincoln Hall

Downloads

Treat yourself to a free download of the song “This Old Dark Machine” by clicking here

The album is also available via iTunes.

Happy Birthday, Diane

Happy Birthday, Diane! We hope you have a great day! In lieu of gifts, Diane asks that you write a review of Secretly Timid over on iTunes. So you should do that, and leave a happy birthday comment below…because….you know, she is getting older and more sensitive.