This weekend was UFC #184 and the main event was the women's champ Rhonda Rousey vs Cat Zingano and let me tell you, it was a fight to remember. The fight will not e remembered for its blow for blow exchanges between Rousey and Zingano, but the quickness for which it ended. Rousey was victorious … Continue reading IRL: The Goddess Retains Her Throne
Remembering A Legend: Leonard Nimoy Passes at Age 83
Yesterday we here on The Block received the news of the passing of one of the greats. Richard Nimoy died at the age of 83 on February 27,2015. We here all send out condolences and grievance to his family and loved ones. He left behind a legacy that surpassed his wildest dreams. He was best … Continue reading Remembering A Legend: Leonard Nimoy Passes at Age 83
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)
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
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
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
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
The Verse: Streets On Fire (Trailer)
So today was the day we got our first teaser trailer of Netflix's Daredevil, and boy it did not disappoint. We see in this trailer Matthew Murdock doing what he does best, confessing his sins. And with the footage shown, does he have a lot of sinning to make up for. This also shows the … Continue reading The Verse: Streets On Fire (Trailer)
Comic Shop On The Block: Poppa’s Got A Brand New Power
So as we learned yesterday, it isn't too late to teach an old dog new tricks. DC released that in the upcoming issue of Superman, the Man of Steel will be getting a new weapon to his arsenal. Writers have been developing this story they have dubbed "Men of Tomorrow" where Superman meets a kindred … Continue reading Comic Shop On The Block: Poppa’s Got A Brand New Power
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