Oct 09

Geek Actually Ep147 – Farewell Steve

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Hosted by: David McVay, Josh Philpott & Richard Gray

This week on Geek Actually David, Josh and Richard pay their respects to Steve Jobs and discuss the man and his accomplishments. They also take a look at the latest Apple announcement and the launch of iPhone 4S and the amazing Siri. This plus Josh’s opinions on Id’s new game “Rage” and Sony’s new, amazing Playstation commercial and listener feedback. Enjoy.

Geek Actually is the fusion of the old Tech Actually and Geek Actually After Show podcasts. All the tech and geek goodness that you have come to expect from the old shows wrapped up and made easier to swallow as one simple, little, tasty podcast. DeltaKnight (AKA DAvid Murray) continues to supply us with some of the geekiest stories on the web.

Geek Actually is recorded live on Saturdays around 12pm (AEDST UTC+11). Go to geekactually.com/live to watch it live or you can also now watch the live show on Facebook – Click here to watch. Your show links follow: Continue reading

Oct 06

Steve Jobs Passes Away at 56

Apple has released an official statement that Steve Jobs has passes away at age 56. It is not know yet as to the cause of death but Jobs, arguably one of the most influential people in technology, has been fighting poor health for many years. In 2003 he was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour, a form of pancreatic cancer and in 2009 he had a liver transplant. Jobs resigned as CEO of Apple in August 2011 stating he was unable to continue his duties as CEO.

Steve Jobs, founder of Apple, will be missed, his passing leaves a huge hole in the tech world. We here at Geek Actually send our best wishes and condolences to his family and friends.

Here is the official Apple announcement which can also be found at Apple.com

If you would like to share your thoughts, memories, and condolences, please email rememberingsteve@apple.com

Oct 06

The League Presents: Interview with Hugh Jackman on Real Steel and The Wolverine

DreamWorks’ Real Steel had its Australian premiere in Sydney on 28 September, complete with an appearance by native Hugh Jackman, and The League were in the house to cover the event.

Mr. Jackman was very gracious with his time and answered questions ranging from what inspired him to make the film to what it was like working with boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard, and his frustrations over missing his team Manly in the NRL Grand Final. We even got a pseudo update on The Wolverine and his preference of stage or screen acting.

To the latter, Jackman adds “We’re doing Les Mis[erables], and Wolverine straight after. We’re kind of ready to go now, but Les Mis precluded us starting. So, it’s been a frustrating year, because we’ve been waiting to go, and we had various mishaps”.

Once again, we need to thank Disney and Lantern Group for access to the red carpet and for making this opportunity possible.

For more photos and coverage, check out The Reel Bits, Damn Good Cup and Spotlight Report.

Real Steel is produced by DreamWorks and is released on 6 October 2011 in Australia by Disney.

About The League
In the beginning there was chaos, a vast information network that provided few islands of hope. Then there was a light, a shimmering hope in the darkness. A portal for lovers of the wonders of celluloid and the entertainment industry. Then there came another, and another ushering in a golden age of wonders the likes the world had never seen. By day, they live out their lives as the humble David McVay of Geek Actually, Jorge Duran of The Spotlight Report, Richard Gray of The Reel Bits, Dave Longo of Damn Good Cup and Josh Philpott of Hip Hop Net. But when the signal goes out they come together as one! The League assembles! Tremble all who dare stand in its path!

Originally posted by Richard Gray on The Reel Bits

Oct 05

NEW TRAILER: Paranormal Activity 3

Here is the new trailer for Paramount Pictures’ “Paranormal Activity 3”. This is a pretty moody piece of work and I have to say I am interested in this third instalment.

“Paranormal Activity 3” opens across Australia on the 20th of October.


Paranormal Activity 3-Trailer 2 by Paramount_Australia

Make sure you take a look at this post and find out how we can get Paranormal Activity 3 first.

Oct 05

Tweet to Decide Who in the World Sees “Paranormal Activity 3” First!

Okay this is pretty cool, Paramount Pictures wants you, the fans, to decide where PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 debuts around the world. They have launched their first ever global “Tweet To See It First” to kick off the eagerly awaited 3rd instalment of the thriller franchise.

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 will premiere in 20 cities worldwide on October 19th, 2011.

Here is Paramount Pictures’ Official Press Release:

In an unprecedented move, Paramount Pictures will debut PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 exclusively in cities where the most fans “Tweet To See It First”. This first ever of its kind campaign launched today at 8:00 a.m. PDT and is open to fans worldwide. PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 will premiere on October 19th in the top 20 cities with the most tweets, 3 days before the film’s global release. Continue reading

Oct 04

The League Presents: Hugh Jackman at Sydney Real Steel Premiere

The League recently attended the World Premiere of DreamWorks’ “Real Steel” on the 28th of September and had a chance to chat with the film’s star, Hugh Jackman, on the red carpet. Mr. Jackman was very gracious with his time and answered questions ranging from what inspired him to make the film to what it was like working with boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard. We even got a pseudo update on “The Wolverine” and his preference of stage or screen acting.

Real Steel is a gritty, white-knuckle, action ride set in the near-future where the sport of boxing has gone high-tech, and the boxers are robots.

Below is a selection of photos from the night. Click on any photo to enlarge.

Hugh Jackman on the Red Carpet for the Real Steel Premiere. Photo by Richard Gray of The Reel Bits Hugh Jackman at Real Steel World Premiere Hugh Jackman on the Red Carpet for the Real Steel Premiere. Photo by Richard Gray of The Reel Bits Hugh Jackman on the Red Carpet for the Real Steel Premiere. Photo by Richard Gray of The Reel Bits

Hugh Jackman on the Red Carpet for the Real Steel Premiere. Photo by Richard Gray of The Reel Bits Hugh Jackman on the Red Carpet for the Real Steel Premiere. Photo by Richard Gray of The Reel Bits Hugh Jackman on the Red Carpet for the Real Steel Premiere. Photo by Richard Gray of The Reel Bits Hugh Jackman on the Red Carpet for the Real Steel Premiere. Photo by Jorge Duran of The Spotlight Report

We need to thank Disney and Lantern Group for access to the red carpet and for making this opportunity possible.

For more photos and coverage, check out The Reel Bits, Damn Good Cup and Spotlight Report. Photos for this piece by Richard Gray and Jorge Duran.

About The League

In the beginning there was chaos, a vast information network that provided few islands of hope. Then there was a light, a shimmering hope in the darkness. A portal for lovers of the wonders of celluloid and the entertainment industry. Then there came another, and another ushering in a golden age of wonders the likes the world had never seen. By day, they live out their lives as the humble David McVay of Geek Actually, Jorge Duran of The Spotlight Report, Richard Gray of The Reel Bits, Dave Longo of Damn Good Cup and Josh Philpott of Hip Hop Net. But when the signal goes out they come together as one! The League assembles! Tremble all who dare stand in its path!