Brainstorm Breathes New Life Into The Dark Lord of the Sith

Klaus Wittmann

Darth Vader. Savior-turned-slaughterer of the Jedi Order. The Dragon of Darth Sidious. A name synonymous with the labored exhale of a respirator and the silhouette of a hooded executioner marching through the smoking chasm of a laser-blasted airlock door. From the moment he premiered on-screen in 1977, Darth Vader had captured the collective imagination of popular culture at large with his unpacifiable ruthlessness and impenetrable aura of unwavering stoicism.

Vader has been re-imagined so many times it almost seems like a rite of passage for any fledgling Cintiq art-padawan. So when the Brainstorm page announced that they were hosting a month-long community challenge to re-interpret the fallen Jedi Knight and the Imperial Storm troopers, I knew we were in for something special.

And I wasn't wrong; Out of the hundreds of illustrations submitted, these are but a few of the most jaw-dropping entries to be submitted this month. The Force is strong with this post.

Reminder: Community Is Back

Unlike the godawful Big Bang Theory (don't even try to argue that the show is good), Community is one of the few major network televised shows that portrays nerd humor right. Filled to the brim with some of the best pop-culture references I have ever had the pleasure of enjoying, Community has become a rare gem that refuses to release a bad episode.

While the show was originally meant to be aired in October, NBC delayed the show without a new release date (Something to do with the notoriously difficult Chevy Chase, possibly?). Luckily, the series has avoided an infinite limbo and is finally seeing a release this Thursday. If you still haven't given the show a chance, now is the time to make things right and jump on board.

A Sarcastic Farewell To Community? Possibly.

Community is one of the great, underrated comedies on television. With all the drama behind the scenes with production, it's lucky this series managed to get a season four, though it seems the drama hasn't ended just yet. This trailer stars the crew of the show and features Troy and Abed doing their best to explain the reasoning behind the missed air-date for the upcoming season premiere of Community. Quite possibly one of the biggest blunders NBC has made in recent memory.

The show, which was meant to premier on the 19th of October, got delayed for no particular reason and has been put on permanent hiatus. Whilst satirical (with some harsh words towards NBC) and amusing it relays a depressing truth; don't get your hopes up for any more Community episodes in the near future.

Blow Out Sale

Blowout Sale is a short film by the filmmaking team of Danny Pudi (Abed Nadir on Community), Timothy Kendall & Chris Marrs. The idea behind competitive salesmen rivalry is something I'm sure a lot of people who have worked in a commissioned based environment have experienced and can relate to. But throwing in violence and invisible warfare? That made this video an instant classic when it came out. I love this video and if you are a fan of Community I'm sure you'll appreciate the humour of this video. The video reminded me of Police Squad, the 1982 Leslie Nielsen show that spawned the Naked Gun movies. That reference dated myself, so I'll think I go back to reference Community; Pop, pop!

Community is Back!

Community is a show you deserve to watch. If you haven't started watching it I highly suggest it; the show is pretty much the Big Bang Theory, minus sucking ass and lacking an iota of humor. If you haven't watched it, the series revolves around a group of students in a community college. The show, which heavily uses meta-humor and pop culture references by parodying films and television clichés and tropes, is one of the greatest new shows I've seen in years. I was apprehensive before I watched it, but after checking out that first episode I haven't looked back.

For the other 4 people who watch it please enjoy this trailer for the second half of Season 3 and remember; the show is in a large amount of danger of being cancelled! Tune in and and enjoy, and maybe the show can enjoy some international syndication so I can watch it without feeling so guilty.

The AwesomeRobo Turntable.FM Room

Not a lot of DJ's online at 2am.

Not sure if you guys know about Turntable.FM, but they offer a really damn amazing service...Which is half chatroom, and half DJ booth. We set up the room today and had a blast with five DJ's, going through our nineties mixtape and a ton of other music while giving each other props. The basic concept is that you can either be in the audience and like/dislike music, or be a DJ and take turns playing tracks.

Come join us daily for a chat, a listen, or to show off your well developed musical tastes with a chance to man one of the DJ slots. Check out the room here! We also have a thread on our forums for ongoing discussion.