• The Walking Dead begins shooting and the first images arrive
• New Thundercats cartoon in 2011
• Green Lantern CG-animated series to air on Cartoon Network Fall 2011
• Torchwood US moves to and greenlit on Starz – 10 episode series in Summer 2011

• Captain America & Thor official costume concept art released
• Jeremy Renner to debut as Hawkeye in Thor cameo, then a full co-starring role in The Avengers
• No Joker in Batman 3 according to Nolan
• Green Lantern movie logo and tagline
• Brett Ratner to produce and possibly direct a 3D edgy reimagining of Snow White

• DCU Online sets November release date
• Nintendo 3DS has “processing powers that far exceed the Wii” and “are close to the HD consoles” according to developers

• iPhone 4 announced officially
• Geek By Night Season Two premieres August 18!

Geek Jerk Reaction: The A-Team, The Karate Kid

Hey Geeks, Scott here.

Yes, you read that right. No, this isn’t a really belated April Fool’s joke. Its actually happening. Geek By Night is back.

Really.

Why am I bringing it back now, so suddenly and after announcing it’s cancellation a few months ago? Well, that’s easy: I missed it. There hasn’t been a day that’s gone by that I haven’t thought about GBN in some way. I just couldn’t get these characters out of my head and it was really beginning to weigh down other projects I had been trying to work on. All I wanted to write was Geek By Night. That’s when I knew I had to bring it back. The show had a life of it’s own and it didn’t want to die. Who am I to ignore that?

But that’s only part of it. The real reason? All of you. The fans that refused to accept Geek by Night’s demise. Not a week has gone by since last year that I haven’t gotten at least one email either mentioning GBN in some way, or just flat out begging for it to return. It was overwhelmingly heartwarming and I couldn’t stand letting everyone down anymore. I could have eventually gotten over my post-GBN depression and just moved on, but none of you would let me.

From the bottom of my heart: THANK YOU.

But deciding to bring back the show is one thing, actually being able to do it is quite another. There were a lot of people involved with making Geek By Night the success it was, and if I wanted to repeat that, I needed them again. So I sent out a message just to ask if anyone was interested, assuming that most everyone would have moved on and been too busy to devote so much time to this little audio drama again. But I couldn’t have been more wrong. The response I received was overwhelmingly positive, with everyone ready to do whatever they could to bring Geek By Night back to full capacity. The troops were rallied and ready for war! (and by “war” I mean the production of a silly audio drama about geeks with super powers).

There was just one problem, and his name was Elliot Markowitz. I think that at this point I can pretty much assume that the character is cursed. Having lost Elliot #1 to show related drama, and Elliot #2 to real life drama, I hated the idea of having to cast the character again, but it was kind of a necessity seeing as Elliot is sort of the main character and all. But what if the curse just continued and Elliot had to keep being recast to the point that we’d reach the end of the series with our 7th Elliot? I don’t want that to happen. So in an effort to break the curse, maintain something resembling continuity going forward, and keep the show running smoothly I really only had one option: I’ll be playing Elliot. (Wow. I think I just heard a bunch of people collectively roll their eyes) It’s not ideal by any stretch, especially considering most of you have gotten so familiar with my voice over the years, but I know that I’ll be with the show to the end and at least this way we’ll never be forced to recast again.

So, no. It isn’t a dream. Geek By Night is really back. Season two will be 6 episodes, the first of which will premiere on Wednesday, August 18. We’ll follow the regular bi-weekly schedule we used to, with the Panel Discussions hosted by Brian Brown coming out on the off weeks.

And if season two is a success? Then maybe… Just maybe… We’ll do a season three.

Scott Carelli

Creator/Producer – Geek By Night

Hey Geeks!

Just wanted to let you know that I recently recorded an episode of Couch Surfing with John Pavlich where we talked about what happened with Geek By Night from when John left to its cancelation. This of course marks a reunion of sorts for the two us, having started the show together two years ago right here on Geekshow until I ultimately quit 12 episodes in. It was nice to get a lot of stuff off my chest, and I hope you all enjoy getting a little more detail about all the behind the scenes drama of Geek By Night. Check it out and let us know what you thought of it. Hopefully, I will be surfing plenty more couches in the future…

You can get the episode here.

… or I guess I should say lack there of.

Something has happened recently in my personal life that has unfortunately made it impossible for me to continue with either show. Obviously I’m not willing to go into it fully here, not wanting to air any dirty laundry in such a public setting. Just know, and please understand, that I would NEVER have come to this decision lightly.

So its with a heavy heart that I must announce the cancelations of both Geek By Night as well as Fandomonium.

I know that for a lot of you, the sudden ending of Geek By Night comes as a bit of a surprise considering that I’ve been promising for almost a year now that it would return to finish out its first season at some point. Myself and the rest of the GbN team had all been working diligently on the rest of the season until very recently when all of this personal stuff turned my life upside down. After giving it a lot of thought, I just knew that there was no way to continue the show. And for that I am very truly sorry.

While I thanked them all in private, I also wanted to reiterate to my cast and crew how amazing you all were to give this little show the talent that made it the success that it was. I’m still flabbergasted that I was blessed enough to work with such wonderful, dedicated people on my first real creative endeavor. I’ll be forever grateful. I can only dream to work with all of you again. Geek by Night would have been nothing without all of you.

And of course, I could never ever EVER thank all of you enough. I never could have dreamed to have had such a loving and supportive fanbase as the one that I got from Geek by Night. It was because of all of you that I absolutely hated doing this, but as I said before, I had no other choice.

But I want you all to understand that while this may be the end of Geek by Night: the audio drama, I am determined to continue the adventures of Elliot, Gwen, Gibson, Simon, and Mindy in some way. Some how. And I will, I promise. These characters are too large a part of my life now, and I love them all too much to end their story before it even began.

Until then, I have other projects in the works that will be announced in the near-ish future. I hope you all tune in.

Thank you all so much

Scott

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Hey Geeks. Scott here with some Geek By Night casting news.

You may remember last week when I asked for auditions for a trio of new characters? Well, we have our cast! Thanks to everyone who took the time to try out!

Fancy Dave – Jack Gregson

Idaho – Edward Woodward

Yak – Kent L

Hey Geeks, Scott here. Just wanted to let everyone know that I’m casting 3 new roles on Geek By Night, and I want everyone that might be interested to audition. The characters will be first appearing in a 2-part episode this season, so we’ll need to cast them quick! The roles are as follows:

Fancy Dave

Description: Male, 30-40 years old.

This guy wears a suit to take out his garbage.  He is loquacious and seemingly erudite, but underneath his large vocabulary is a thoroughly average intelligence.  Dave comes from a mundane background- middle class all the way-, but has tailored an image of sophistication that most mistakenly believe is meant to hide a rough, low class upbringing; the guy’s socially confused and others are confused by him.

This guy is wide open for interpretation.  We’d like to hear some stereotypical NY/NJ gangster speak a’la Fat Tony from the Simpsons, but we’re willing to accept Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels of gangster Brit or generic I’m-pissed-off-I-can’t-work-for-the-KGB-anymore Eastern European.  Also a possibility, southern gent, but that may get Dave a little mixed up with Idaho- give it a shot if ya like.

Idaho

Description: Male, 30-40 years old

From deep in the wastes of the rural United States- I’m not entirely sure yet, but somewhere that’s given him a thick accent- hails Idaho!  Idaho is a stereotypically genial redneck capable of horrible violence when angered.  Likes to project a ruthless image to those outside the Forcers, but for the most part it’s just talk.  Get him mad though and he may eat your liver with some sphaggetios and a box of wine.

Yak

Description: Male, 30-40 years old

Below average intelligence, and that’s putting it nicely.  Yak’s an illiterate, giant, childish, brute capable of horrific violence while making up a nursery rhyme.  He can focus when he has to and come off as more intelligent by virtue of keeping his trap shut, but when he’s just with Idaho and Dave or in the middle of a job Yak can’t bring himself to concentrate on that many things so he babbles like a kindergartener, sings songs, and is generally an idiot.

If you’re interested in trying out, send an email to audition@geekshow.us and let me know which character(s) you’re interested in. I will then send you the audition sheet with examples of dialogue. Get them recorded and sent back to me ASAP and I will make a casting decision by March 6.

THANKS EVERYONE!!

We should be recording the second of three panel discussions for episode 10 of Geek By Night TOMORROW at 8:00pm EST.

Featured on the panel (should be):

Brain Brown (host)

Kevin Zeigler (Elliot)

Rachel Ruzzo (Gwen)

Scott Carelli (Creator, writer)

Please leave any questions you might have that ONLY involve the Elliot/Gwen storyline in episode 10. Thanks guys!

We should be recording the first of three panel discussions for episode 10 of Geek By Night TONIGHT at 7:30pm EST.

Featured on the panel (should be):

Brain Brown (host)

Chris O’Connor (Gibson)

Rachel Gatlin (Kim)

Scott Carelli (Creator, writer)

Please leave any questions you might have the involve Gibson/Kim storyline in episode 10. Thanks guys!

Love is in the air! Elliot and Gwen are left alone in the shop overnight to do inventory, while Gibson tries to rekindle his relationship with Kim. Simon and Mindy, meanwhile, go on their first date to disastrous results.

Written by Scott Carelli and Laura Osur.

Directed by Scott Carelli.

Edited by Scott Carelli and Lindsey Pike.

Starring Kevin Zeigler, Chris O’Connor, Rachel Ruzzo, Andrew Ball, and Cliss.

Co-starring Beau York, Rachel Gatlin, and Claire G.

Announcements by Brian Brown.

Theme by Nerf Herder courtesy of Oglio Records.

Cover Art by Kevin Zeigler.

Created and Produced by Scott Carelli.

Based on characters created by Scott Carelli and Ben Noblitt.

Promos: Podculture, True Believers, GeekiNtertainment

Billy infiltrates Mindy’s High School posing as a new student in hopes of getting more information on the Underdogs. Meanwhile, Elliot, Gibson and Gwen go to a comic retailer conference, leaving Simon in charge of the store.

Written by Laura Osur.

Directed by Scott Carelli.

Edited by Scott Carelli and Lindsey Pike.

Starring Kevin Zeigler, Chris O’Connor, Rachel Ruzzo, Andrew Ball, and Cliss.

Co-starring Beau York, Scott Tofte, Nick Jimenez, Heather Marie Wells, Nuchtchas, Crystal, David Watson, Steven Redford, and Erin Meier.

Announcements by Brian Brown.

Theme by Nerf Herder courtesy of Oglio Records.

Cover Art by Kevin Zeigler.

Created and Produced by Scott Carelli.

Based on characters created by Scott Carelli and Ben Noblitt.

Promos: Obscure 80s Podcast and Two Geeks a Mic and a Podcast

The first issue of The Noobs is released and Rick is forced to have a signing at Monopoly Comics. Meanwhile, the Underdogs find out about the comic and come up with a plan to save Rick from Max’s contract.

Written by Laura Osur and Bob Lofgren.

Directed and Edited by Scott Carelli.

Starring Kevin Zeigler, Chris O’Connor, Rachel Ruzzo, Andrew Ball, and Cliss.

Co-starring Beau York, Scott Tofte, Nick Jimenez, Jackson Ruzzo, Heidi Jenkins, Crystal, and Kris Ritchie.

Announcements by Brian Brown.

Theme by Nerf Herder courtesy of Oglio Records.

Cover Art by Kevin Zeigler.

Created and Produced by Scott Carelli.

Based on characters created by Scott Carelli and Ben Noblitt.

Promos: Entertainment Geekly and Geek Aggro

After the recent server change, I lost all of the emails I had originally recieved for auditions. So I don’t have contact info for anyone in the supporting cast. If you’re still interested in getting a role on the show, please email me: geekbynight @ geekshow.us

Also, I’m always looking for more extras! So even if you’ve never contacted me before, but you’re interested in doing a walk-on type of role, please don’t hesitate to email me as well!

Thanks guys!!

After yet another accident in the shop involving their powers, Simon takes everyone to his laboratory at home to continue his experiments. Meanwhile, the identity of Simon’s father is revealed to Max, and he becomes determined to speak to him. Who is the mysterious Charles Holt, and what is his connection to Max Carmichael?

Written by Laura Osur and Scott Carelli

With additional scripting assistance by John Pavlich and George Martin Fell Brown

Directed by Scott Carelli

Starring Kevin Zeigler, Chris O’Connor, Rachel Ruzzo, Andrew Ball, and Cliss.

Co-starring Beau York, Scott Tofte, Nick Jimenez, Glenn Porzig, Aria Woods, and Tradd Moore.

Announcements by Brian Brown.

Edited by Scott Carelli and Lindsey Pike.

Theme by Nerf Herder courtesy of Oglio Records.

Also featuring the song “Beyond the Sea” by Bobby Darin

Cover Art by Kevin Zeigler.

Created and Produced by Scott Carelli

Based on characters created by Scott Carelli and Ben Noblitt

Promos: Crossroads Podcast,  Right Where You Are Sitting Now, and Chic Geek Podcast

Check it out!

We’ll be recording the Panel Discussion for Geek By Night Episode 06 “Raiders of the Lost Comics” this Sunday (9-28) at 8pm EST.

The following cast/crew will be attendance:

Myself (Scott, the creator… you guys know me…)

Bob Lofgren (writer)

Kevin Zeigler (”Elliot” and cover artist)

Nick Jimenez (”Billy”)

and host Brian Brown (the announcer)

Submit your questions here! Thanks!!

Also, since first mentioning this during one of the panel discussions, the site’s email server was changed and I lost all the emails I received in response to the Street Team the first time. So please send them again!

Thanks guys!!

Monopoly Comics is beginning to affect Underdog’s business in a big way. While everyone else is coming up with ideas to save the store, Elliot seems to be giving up. Meanwhile, Max decides that he’d like to use the Underdog’s powers to his financial advantage by making an offer to Rick he literally can’t refuse.

Written by Bob Lofgren and Scott Carelli

Directed by Scott Carelli

Starring Kevin Zeigler, Chris O’Connor, Rachel Ruzzo, Andrew Ball, and Cliss.

Co-starring Beau York, Scott Tofte, Nick Jimenez, Ron Richards, Conor Kilpatrick, Josh Flanagan, Jason Spencer and Lindsey Pike.

Announcements by Brian Brown.

Edited by Scott Carelli and Lindsey Pike.

Theme by Nerf Herder courtesy of Oglio Records.

Cover Art by Kevin Zeigler.

Created and Produced by Scott Carelli

Based on characters created by Scott Carelli and Ben Noblitt

Promos: Eye of the Storm, Cue the Film, and Tale Chasing

Bloopers from Episodes 1-5 plus the recent promos.

Edited by Nathanael Fuller

Featuring Music from Lemon Demon, Ben Folds, Say Anything, LCD Soundsystem, Audio Karate, and Electric Light Orchestra.

“Iron Monger’s Lament”

Written by George Martin Fell Brown.

Starring Scott Tofte as Max

Nick Jimenez as Billy

Created and Produced by Scott Carelli

“Taking the Offensive”

Written by George Martin Fell Brown.

Starring Kevin Zeigler as Elliot, Chris O’Connor as Gibson, Rachel Ruzzo as Gwen, Andrew Ball as Simon