What's going on?- Castle got renewed, Mass Effect controversy, and fall of Disney?

For all over these two months absence... It is no doubt the different world I've last checked! So I'm gonna basically summed up how the world looks certainly different than  last two month I'm checking in.

• Chuck completes it's five year run (although with some doubt going on)... TV shows has been a decent one though, Friday slot is burning with questions regarding how Fringe hits new lows unfortunately... But on the other hand, it wasn't completely that suck, Castle has been announce last night for another season renewed! (Woo Hoo for all the Caskett!)

• Unfortunately... I couldn't say much for the video games industry unfortunately... After almost months of waiting, Mass Effect 3 is truly a critically acclaimed pieced of work! Praising by many critics, and players alike-- until they've found out the ending for the game... And that is where all the shit really takes up the shape! Fans apparently get outraged with the ending, stating that they do not deserve the ending like or something like that... or what they've been saying about how the experience did not fulfill or satisfy the three games adventures of the bald head Shephard... And things get even more tense, when fans decided to raise a petition collecting charity to "encourage" Bioware to change the ending, although Bioware has already confirm they're "interested" in working on a suitable ending but wants to "collect more feedback" from the player. So the war is still going on, and the new question arises... how the heck will Bioware sort out this ending mess, not to mentioned the Day One DLC? And with the industry dividing between those who encourage Bioware to protect their "artistic integrity", and with the fans demanding new changes? This is certainly going to be on the industry headline for a while.

• While in the movie industry, things get certainly shocked when John Carter, supposed to be Disney's grandeur-project apparently did not gross the revenue like Disney has expected. John Carter, based on the pulp fiction about a man who gets transport to Mars & start unleashing anger & going on die-hard-mode has been report of suffering quite a large loss for Disney. In which as the Guardian reports, " Disney's adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' romp recouped a mere $31m of estimated $300m costs in its first weekend". Showing how Hollywood road-to-fame are not exactly going as planned, always. But of course, though with the blockbuster losses, critics slashing & slowly disintegrating the movie down to the roots... Let us not forget there's always a DVD sales, official merchandise, sales to local cables and bla bla bla any corporate method to recouped the investment. So, nope- this is not the end of Disney's movie, Disney movies have failed before... but none just never sent a stress shock like this one... And don't worry, Disney still have ways to suck your wallet dried by the end of the year.

Yup... that is pretty much what's been on my mind for now. Something may gets old, but yeah-- for me, those are the three things that seems to shocked people so far lately in the era of post-Valentine's. 

Welcome back...

How long did I exactly disappear... that is the question! For almost two months did I went into hiding (probably somewhere in Dagobah)! I am back once again... and yeah, to counter with changes- it seems I will have to change things around here myself too! As you know, before January 27th- I do admit the blog seems to transformed itself into somewhat a tributary to Chuck! (Which ended it's run last month, still makes me sad...).

Anyway, from now on... I will be focusing on new stuffs too, other than TV shows... the blog will be bringing coverage on videogames, comics, movies... and inevitably- TV shows (again). I will also be writing new features like reviews for videogames, movies, books, graphic novel and sort of that.

I'm looking forward to these new changes, and would be honoured to have you joined the relaunch.

*Tribute* Chuck versus The Countdown- "All the faves here."

*NOTE: This article was written sometimes before January 27th, the final day for Chuck broadcast (two hours finale), apparently I still have no idea that this one even exists in piles of scrapped idea... But the article still works-- fifty nine days after the final run of Chuck, and I feel this great urge to put them available in tribute to this great show which inspires me to blogged.*


With the final EPIC finale of Chuck coming within less than twelve hours... I think it's suitable to finally reveal a guest of surprise for the final entry of Chuck Versus The Countdown-- and here's the winner, the finale entry of this series of articles will be ALL about fave episodes from such an amazing five years of journey with Chuck! (Which I must added, has been a game changer for all of us).

So... without any further due, this article will be somewhat selecting five favourite episode from all these very eighty nine awesome episodes...  and to make it a little fun along with this, I will also contend the list of the honorable mentions... So, get ready... as we introduce the fifth winner for the all the faves episode out there!

5. Chuck versus The Santa

Of course! How could one forget such a brilliant episode, that one that actually involves ALL the characters in one amazing plot! Reflecting how Chuck always find itself plentiful with ideas... and of course, remind us how awesome one bracelet, a robbery, conspiracy, Big Mike's cousin can all be mixed up... and gave such an amazing product of innovative, laughs & reminds us how awesome could holiday episode be!

4. Chuck versus Phase Three

Another inspiring episode that eventually inspires the renowned "Emmy 4 Yvonne" movement! And personally, will always be Yvonne Strahovski's finest hour! As Sarah Walker takes it personal in order to bring Chuck safe... mysteries about wedding begin to worn out (thanks to Morgan)... and together Yvonne delivers one of the most emotional & excellent performance I've on screen. As tear (I mean, real tears) fall from behind, I wouldn't be surprised if one day she will get an Emmy! Long live Giant Blonde She Male!

3. Chuck versus Bo

Well... you'll probably seen someone who stars themselves before in the show... (I mean we got Stan lee back in Santa Suit), but THIS! Well... this is one of those episodes where I really love, it's not just cameo role. But the producers took the use of Bo Derek, and turn her into the plot device herself! Such a strong and hilarious performance from both the casts & Ms. Derek herself! Even though the ending would have lead us to such an unexpected point...

2. Chuck versus The First Date

Well, the first premiere episode is always a quite like a mini-pilot... setting up what the rest of the seasons is gonna looked like. And in this case, the producers had did quite a good job on the first impression of Chuck already! The episode proves to be a brilliant in both writing, acting & directing. As the plot gets tense with actions, but integrates well with probably, uh: such a romantic moments for Chuck & Sarah! The episode marks the first driving force to me... and it always kills me when i watched the scene when they looked over each other in their "First Date"!

And the winner is...

CHUCK VERSUS THE COLONEL!

HOW CAN ONE FORGET THIS!!! (I really mean it, dear readers) It's already quite exciting itself just to talked about this episode! The best, blasted opening for one episode, the episode that's just so passionate, full of actions, love... and the one that truly reach me through Nerdvana! The one & all, superbly written, superbly directing & superbly acting... I will have no doubt if people will always be stunning when they watched this episode in years to come!

And that... was pretty much the five favorite episodes for me... If there's one thing I shall be doing after January 27th 8/7C, it's gonna be rewatching & reliving all these moments altogether again! However, it must be noted, that all Chuck episodes are all but amazing-- and here's some of the honorable mentions who nearly make it (and still I will always enjoy the moment for years to come)!

Honorable mentions (still equally fun, so you should take a look at them anyway. :P)

1. Chuck versus Pilot- How can we even forget this!?! The best pilot I have seen in the world, brilliant execution!
2. Chuck versus The Delorean- As much as I hated how Morgan spent on such a crap Delorean, the episode was brilliantly fun to see Mr. Lichtenstein & Cop Face strikes back
3. Chuck versus Other Guy- Damn... what could be better than the demise of our favorite hated character for the year! And "shut & kiss me" will always relive in me!
4. Chuck versus Tom Sawyer- The one that really touches to all Nerd hearts, and brilliantly connecting the pop-cultural references!
5. Chuck Versus The Anniversary- Who could have though, it was decent, full of loved... and Linda Hamilton just rocks the ending!

And that was... "All the faves", last entry for Chuck Versus Countdown, and probably gonna be penultimate entry before the review of finale tomorrow! Thanks for tuning in, it has been brilliant five years of Chuck, that show changed everything I had ever know, make me met many reliable comrades, taught me to embrace my inner nerd... or was it always stay in the car? Which reminds me to begged you all, dear reader: for those in US or those whose available, be sure to tune in for the finale of Chuck! And it airs back to back!!! How could you miss that? Have fun with the finale... my last advice for that could be:

"Just sit back... and enjoy the ride"... :)

Ps... before I leave, just wanna present you with one final video, compliments of Matt Barber- directors of Chuck! Happy to say the bloopers for this season is finally out!

Chuck versus The Countdown- "Time just flies too fast"

"Time just flies by too fast!"

The thought had unfortunately, exclaimed me over for the past days & weeks! Almost as the word "Nobody does it like Chuck" (which dear readers, I must added: still sticked in my head until now)! So... after four entries of Chuck versus The Countdown, we have finally reaching the penultimate edition of this very series at last! With Friday approaching us closed... (by every timezones I must added). Are you ready for the finale!?!

Five years ago, Chuck started out as a one of the most promising comedy of all time, with it's ability to blend it the pop-cultural reference... and actually use them to the fully extent. I had said this before, gonna say now, and will always say... Chuck had always stand out amongst those shows I seem in year! And that... in the end, I never regret ever, in any single of days wondering-- that I may have done anything wrong about this. It was simply, one of the best investment one could do with his life.

So... what to expect tomorrow as the end is approaching, I can not answer you all. For I am as thrilled as much as you, looking how the producers will wrap up such a gifted shows like this! Sneak peeks & some spoilers maybe around... doesn't really matter now that you're watching them or not. What I'm asking, will be short & simple: tomorrow: for those who are available tomorrow night, tune to NBC... or to any device that could hooked up the streaming servers or sites... and just sit back, and enjoy the ride. Probably one final ride, and what the producers have declared: "a love letter from the casts to the fan". So today's entry will be short & simple, but don't forget to tune in tomorrow night.

And meanwhile: don't forget to check the final ultimate edition of Chuck versus The Countdown, back to back with final surprises for y'all! And also (*sniff*), my last ever review for Chuck! Thank you for tuning in all these three days, or all the articles since the blog has been launched. My final #Chuck versus The Countdown materials I have been preparing, and the reviews for the series finale-- shall be dedicate to you all, #Chucksters.

Chuck versus The Countdown- " Nobody does it like Chuck 2.0"

"Nobody just does it like him!"

Somehow, this quote just stuck in my head after the last three days ago. When I have published the entry with the same name... but of course, the emotional run down have eventually prevailed over me. Making me compelled to compiled a new entry-- except in a same name... So, what will you be expect in this new post & the same name here. We'll take a look back for all these five years of the amazing relationship that's been making us stick to the screen whenever their adventures premiere! Yes indeed, dear readers-- we'll be taking a look with the relationship of the awesome Chuck Bartowski & Sarah Walker!

So... what's the best way to describe their relationship!?!
a) Is it because of their sweetness when they're together?
b) Is it because of their devotion for the lives of each other?
c) Or is it because of all their adventures which they have been together all these years!?!

I'm sure, dear readers-- that you must already crack the secrets to all these answers by now!?! So... which are the answers to this... question? The answer would be quite simple here, as it's not one of these either answer-- but on the other hand, it's ALL of these answers summed up! Which gives such an incredible charm, something an unknown force that keeps draws us to them. Because of their aspects of love, it wasn't really some type of untainted love-- but rather a pure force of love & devotion to one another as the series progressed through each episodes! And inevitably, it's their love that makes Chuck such an one incredible kind of it's genre! The ability to set up a romance which is easily accessible to anyone. That one type of show that keeps you really
plug to the screen, and then smile so happily when you see them kisses, saving each other , or seeing them resolve through each obstacles-- only to emerge stronger than ever. And then, there's the stories & how their love progressed through the series, how their love are being created cleverly- which in the end was worth all of it... just to see them flirting to each other, seeing them finally kisses embracingly, or let alone just see how they LOOK at each other! (The looks, which I must confess- is pronely the best looks I've seen in screen in years!)

Finally, it was how their stories of romances are being brilliantly created as I have mention to you before-- from two people-- who had never met each other, and end up trusting each other, as both of them are trying to step out of the shadows. The shadow of their fallen love before, and inevitably- their efforts to cope each other. Which eventually prove to be an asset, as they eventually make it out of the shadow-- and through that, end up being closer than ever. As both of them struggling to open their hearts once again. And as the series, the episodes has progressed further-- the missions. And their trust which already has been growing, keep growing even more up to the point when eventually, that trust has make them learn to relied to each other in various points of their lives, their mission, and the relationship itself, by the third season finale.., all had finally paid off when our hero and heroine finally acknowledge their love & trust for each other.

And just when I thought... how the heck are they gonna continue here, Chuck continues to demonstrate why this show stands for all these years- and even though they have confess the love, the producers have managed to surprise me once again with such a brilliant constructions of the character from this point... No! Dear readers, their love hasn't even bored me for just one episode, instead I (and hopefully you too) just feels their love are strengthened every episode! How they became even more devote to each other. Readily prepare to save each other all the time, and their love just reach the point- that they realize, they will never BE normal couple, and instead took that to the greatest extent! For example, who could have forget episodes like Chuck versus Phase Three, where Sarah who travel to other sides of the world readied to prepared to save her love, even doing any means necessary to find Chuck... (which ultimately earned her the name: Giant Blonde She Male!)... or wad it when Chuck readily to break any rules in CIA book to save Sarah from the dangerous poison that threatens to his love! It is eventually, all these combinations-- which once put together, ultimately forms the series which we have watched ever since every Friday! So... in the end, it wouldn't be surprise if anyone (including me) would proclaimed -

"Nobody just does it like Charah"!

And hence, don't forget to catch the two hours series finale of Chuck this Friday 8/7C... which should be the very last time you might see them! (Unless we have Chuck movie, that is- wouldn't be wonderful!) So, with no doubts, clear your schedule on Friday, sit back... and enjoy the episode which the casts proclaimed: "the love letter from us to the fan"!

Ps. don't forget to checked out the official nerdolution movements for the epic Chuck movie here: http://chuckmovieideas.wordpress.com/ Spread the words & follow the links!

Ps (2)- If you have any question regarding any posts, comments or feedbacks. Feel free to contact me through my Twitter account: @gunthorn1138!

Until then... Viva La Nerdolution!

Chuck versus The Countdown- 'Chuck versus the Movie!?!"

"I genuinely believe that our fan base, if given the opportunity to spend $5 on an hour-and-a-half Chuck movie to buy online and keep, I think they would. That would be a really fun thing to do."- Zachary Levi

Last night in a very Chuck-ish discussion with several fellow Chuck fans, a very certain nice peeps on Twitter you should have follow, dear readers- @MrCHUCKology @RedDesilets @MarcusBabe @ChristinaRuseva, and me engaged in quite an interesting discussion over Chuck's fate as three days are left before the premiere of the series finale, it was then until somehow-- we have reach a certain conclusion for the discussion- we want Chuck movie.

And indeed, like Zac has proposed in his interview with USA today two days ago, wouldn't it be nice-- to have Chuck movie, where everybody pays some only five bucks to revisit the stories for the shows once again!?! For me... I wouldn't opt out such a chance, no matter HOW SLIGHT it is... because even the TV series will be conclude this Friday, I see no reasons why Chuck fans- or the casts, would band up another one for time for another experience... wouldn't that be nice for the fans to reunite--> or the casts to reunite once again!?!

But of course, actions just speaks louder than words! To prove my words, one of the best example to explained over what Zac has proposed is the example of resurrection of 'Arrested Developments. A sitcom which was active between 03' and '06, and cancelled since then. On October 2, 2011, it was announced that there are plans for the show to return for nine or ten episode mini-series that will lead up to a feature-length film. However on November 18, 2011, it was confirmed that Netflix would exclusively license an unspecified number of new episodes for an early 2013 debut on its streaming video service. So, if you asked me what the prospects are, I would, in my opinion-- believe there's still likely the choice for Chuck movie. Not in the terms of the chance on the screen anymore, I mean-- but however as our good 'ol Zachary Levi has proposed, the options for online broadcasting is still possible. And it wouldn't cost too much in terms of the producers to stream the show. Which would have benefit the producers in term to save the necessary cost. And of course... we wouldn't mind if that mean we have to change the method for the viewer, am I right?

But... these are still some very speculations on the possibility for the movies, so... I myself still can't confirm not deny on such prospects. However, that doesn't mean, that we should give up for such a prospect, an opportunity for us to at least to reunite with the very how which I'm sure must have changed all of our lives! And don't forget to catch the two hours series finale, back to back. As the show takes us back to the very core principle of the show itself- Charah's relationship... So movies can still be there... what matters is: will you be there when the voice of nerdolution calls you?

Ps. If you have any questions regarding any posts, comments or feedback- feel free to contact me through my Twitter account: @gunthorn1138

Until then, cherish every seconds of the shows! And Viva La Nerdolution always!

Chuck versus The Countdown- "Shocking prospects, memories, and gratefulness'

So, how have you been... dear readers?

Four days before Chuck technically 'retires from the screen'... So, if you are reading this posts, don't forget to head over to your nearest Chuck community, tweet all the feelings you got, and most importantly... spare nothing, the end is closing up on all of us! So, there's no point of saving something for other occasion- if you're looking for the occasion-- then this is your occasion!

So, we're ninety six hours away before the two hours series finale finally visits us... as for me, it shall be a thrilling, and such a grief prospect for what is about to arrive in the next ninety six hours... But I have to admit... it has been an awesome ride.

I'm not gonna post much about what we're looking back, after all... we just have look back at the very pilot yesterday... So, I'm gonna give you guys a chance to relax the mind, and we'll discuss what has been happening so far for the past eleven episodes this season so far!

For me... the thought of knowing Chuck has come to an end in some several months ago was, to be honest: a shocking prospect one could have expected... My earliest thought I could recounted was like, "That very show I have been inhabit, along with such an uncountable fans--- is it really coming to an end?" And that was indeed a VERY shocking prospect for not just me, but the rest of the people on Twitter too... For that moment, I had to admit- it was like Big Mike tasting his Subway sandwich at last! But only... to be heartbroken, some hours later when NBC (under the leadership of Greenblatt *sigh*) declared that season five 'will be the final season' for the show. Let me recount that experience again... so now I was that happy Big Mike- about to taste the tasty Subway sandwich... only to have someone taken that away! And apparently, according to that time, it wasn't only me who shared that concern- that very shocking prospect that Chuck will be over! (Just imagine the freaking out face of our hero, Chuck Bartowski... and yeah, that was pretty much my face when I heard the news.

But as times of weeks & episodes progresses by... we were eventually confront with somewhat- a first pre-shocking prospect for the real end! And that was when were informed by the casts, crews, and producers of the imminent end of the filming of Chuck! And like when we were informed of that imminent end when we learn season five will be the final seasons... It was quite logical that me (and hence, the rest of Chuck fans) were suddenly gone on a bizarre series of the end, as if the real end of the world has come. I will be be honest to you (as you must have felt that too, dear readers), that the prospect of the ending has really put a lot of us to be more... "intimidated" with Kleenex more than ever! I saw many of tweets comes & goes by, and as you must have too, dear readers- it was really amazing to see all the tweets, suddenly coming from nowhere- and all the emotional, thank you, and reminder to all the memorable scenes quickly occupied all the spaces in my timeline tab! And from that moment... it was absolutely only love all around than ever, as all Chucksters came by, sending in all the tweets, comforting each others, talking & enjoying what Chuck has been offered for the past five years.

That will be always be an unforgettable memories for me, seeing all such tweets- as much as a words of people comform others and thank you the very show that has been entertain them for all these years.

It just makes me realize how grateful & happy I am to be include in such a community.