The Verse: JDF Weighs In On POWER/RANGERS

If you guys remember the POWER/RANGERS post of the SFW YouTube Fan Film we posted the other day, you may feel like I do, what do the other former Rangers feel about the film and its gritty take on the show. I follow a few of them on Facebook and I saw Steve Cardena (Rocky) … Continue reading The Verse: JDF Weighs In On POWER/RANGERS

The Verse: May The Power Protect You

Holy Alpha-5 folks, this video here has been lighting up the inter webs all day and I had to make sure that I posted it here on The Block! Today there was a 14 minute short film released of a dark and gritty reboot of Power Rangers. With the actually Power Rangers reboot film in … Continue reading The Verse: May The Power Protect You

The Playlist: #MusicMonday A Hiatus That You’ll Enjoy (Spotlight)

So over the weekend I was exposed to something I don't want to stop playing. I was introduced to Hiatus Kaiyote, they are a group out of Melbourne that have the awards to backup their amazing music. The sound is something that can only be explained by the band as Multi-dimensional Polyrhythmic Gangster Shit. I've been … Continue reading The Playlist: #MusicMonday A Hiatus That You’ll Enjoy (Spotlight)

The Chopping Block: The Ty-Ku Experience

I pick this up when i was in  dc but haven't seen it Philly yet its soju a Korean hard liquor made rice and its 48 proof and and has a sweet taste to mask the standard taste of a hard liquor more should be available this year. Another new drink from the same company … Continue reading The Chopping Block: The Ty-Ku Experience

Cosplayers of Color: Dat Hokage Life

Hey readers! Beware of high voltage from this next segment for our Cosplayers of Color series. Today we're giving you a surge of awesome from our interview with Ms. Shockolate Energy! Who said lightning never strikes twice on the same Block? XD Shockolate Energy: Oh my... Bobbo: Hey Jazzy, thanks again for doing this interview with … Continue reading Cosplayers of Color: Dat Hokage Life

New Faces on The Block

Hey gals and guys. Tashi here but you may call me DyedBelle.  I’m strutting to the block to give you dolls some style tips and news from the fashion side. I’m a bit of a self proclaimed selfie-queen. Besides who doesn’t enjoy being a bit narcissistic? My goal is to  give you brief tips on … Continue reading New Faces on The Block

GazeWorthy: *BREAKING NEWS* The King Arises from The Sea

Holy Atlantis people! we finally have gotten something to get me unto the DC hypetrain! Zack Snyder has taken twitter and shut it down once again. So at 9:55 last night he dropped us our first glimpses of Jason Momoa's Aquaman. This looks so epic it can bareley get into words. Jason Momoa said a … Continue reading GazeWorthy: *BREAKING NEWS* The King Arises from The Sea

GamerTag: Spawn Joins The Fight

Mortal Kombat X has been shaping up to be one of the most expansive game tht they will make in the series so far, and the hype train keeps picking up speed. In a recent interview with Todd McFarlane announced that he has said "yes" to Mortal Kombat and the use of Spawn in the … Continue reading GamerTag: Spawn Joins The Fight

Comic Shop On The Block: New Comic Book Day 02-18-2015

What is good guys, I really thought about it and realized that I knew there was something we were forgetting. We don't give you guys the latest updates on the comics that release for the week. That will have to change, so here we are than aren't we. You better be glad I always have … Continue reading Comic Shop On The Block: New Comic Book Day 02-18-2015

The Verse: The Gorilla In The Room

So The Flash is steadily becoming One of the best shows on television for your nerdy superhero fix, only to be rivaled by it's DC brethren of Gotham and Arrow. With the pacing and story-telling that has been showcasing what the DC universe has to offer. But there is one thing they have been hinting … Continue reading The Verse: The Gorilla In The Room

GazeWorthy: By The Power OF Greyskull We Have A Teaser

So over the weekend there was a well overlooked tweet that has huge implications. DeVon Franklin put out a teaser announcement  for a project nobody had on their radars. He gave us this amazing title logo for a He-Man movie simply titled "The Masters of The Universe" https://twitter.com/DeVonFranklin/status/566404124002877440   It looks as if they are … Continue reading GazeWorthy: By The Power OF Greyskull We Have A Teaser

The Playlist: #MusicMonday The One You Can Take Home (Review)

You guys know we love new music here on The Block. It's been a minute since we went scouring for new artist to bring to your ears, but today we have one. Queen Jo is a Femcee (Female Emcee) from Philly. She has a House style that rocks the house like none other. This is … Continue reading The Playlist: #MusicMonday The One You Can Take Home (Review)

Cosplayers of Color: Going Back to Kali

The Cosplayers of Color rolls on and we're going going, back back to see a good friend of ours here on The Block, Kali Neko. If you don't remember Ms. Neko, she was our second guest on the podcast for guess what, our cosplay show. I just KNEW we had to interview and get everybody … Continue reading Cosplayers of Color: Going Back to Kali

Kuma’s Notebook: The Rebel

It's problematic and dramatic.To be grammatic I'm an addict. Ever wanted something but couldn't have it.I feel like running up to go grab it.But pains in my heart like someone stabbed it.Pain a little worse than 40 lashes and slashes.When my time comes I guess its ashes to ashes.Blood on water as it splashes and … Continue reading Kuma’s Notebook: The Rebel

Cosplayers of Color: Bree The V! As Seen on TV

What is good guys, we have finally commenced with the Cosplayers of color and we have talked with everyone, and I want to share the hilarity with us all. So the first Feature is Ms. Bree The V, you guys may know her from some of the post on the fan page we have shared … Continue reading Cosplayers of Color: Bree The V! As Seen on TV

GazeWorthy: O.M.F.G Spidey is here

Soooooooooooooooooo most of you have heard that Sony will partner with Disney/Marvel to bring us the fans..... (plays epic theme song) CIVIL WAR! Ok so first let me give some back ground. So Ironman and Captain America are on different sides of a bill that makes every super reveal there identities to the government, and … Continue reading GazeWorthy: O.M.F.G Spidey is here

The Verse: Spidey Swings On Home

The comic book Gods have finally smiled down and just handed us the greatest news of the week. Spider-man, everyone's friendly neighborhood web-slinger is finally swinging his way into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Sony officially announced a partnership with Disney/Marvel to bring our favorite witty wall crawler to the same universe as Iron Man, Captain … Continue reading The Verse: Spidey Swings On Home

The Playlist: Well Look At This

So today as I was scrolling down my timeline on Facebook, I came across a wonderful picture from the facebook account of  94.1 The Zone and it sent me into a Nerdgasm This is huge and means so much for myself and the rest of the fans that have been wishing and hoping for this … Continue reading The Playlist: Well Look At This

Cosplayers Of Color

This month has been always a time to reflect and look back on the great achievements of pioneers of African-American History. We have all heard the stories and seen the documentaries. We know that it is important to know from where we came from, but where are we heading next. We know here on The … Continue reading Cosplayers Of Color

The Verse: The A.T.O.M. Is Finally Revealed

The WB/CW released the our first looks at what Ray Palmer will look all suited up. It has been a time with Mr. Palmer and his exosuit from the concept, to the setbacks and the blow ups, literally something on it blew up in a tiny cloud of smoke. But he's finally done it. This … Continue reading The Verse: The A.T.O.M. Is Finally Revealed