My List of the Best Gay Cultural Moments Of 2011

I've seen some of these 'Gay Cultural' lists and thought "WTF?" Lady Gaga seems to top them all, but I believe there were more substantial things that happened this year.

In no order:

• The Obama Administration stop defending DOMA 

• The Comic Book world continued to introduce and develop LGBT characters like Kevin Kellor, Bunker in Teen Titans, Voodoo in DC Comics, Wiccan and Hulking in The Young Avengers and Wolverine's son, Daken. In fact, there were more LGBT characters this year than before.

• We lost more teens to bullying, however our lost inspired more attention to the issue nationally. It even inspired Zachary Quinto to come out.

•  New York became the 6th state to have Marriage Equality. And slightly more Americans are open to Marriage Equality this year as well.

• DADT was put to death, completely.

• Over 50 LGBT candidates won in elections.

• Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's landmark Human Rights Day speech.

• Don Lemon comes out. Putting a face to LGBT people of color on television.

• Chaz Bono on Dancing With The Stars. He brought much needed attention to the Trans community. 

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My Top 5 FAIL Moments in Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror in 2011

This year was good for geeks and BAAAD for geeks. We had some ugly setbacks and foolishness in our world. I'm share my top 5 horrible moments.

  
The Wonder Woman Pilot - For some reason, NBC thought they could take an iconic comic book character and hand her over to a writer with no idea on who WW is. The result? A horrible, HORRIBLE pilot for a possible series. For those who read me, know I was on this like sluts on cocks. And when I saw the pilot, I had to be talked back from the ledge. NBC and DC Comics should've been beaten for that pilot. Beaten with a salted barbwire whip.

The Buffy Reboot - Earlier this year somebody said in some studio, "Let's reboot Buffy, for no ass reason!" The minute that idea was spoke into existence, the geeks revolted. It was considered an abomination, blasphemy in the geek world. Every BTVS cast members was against it and no producer, director or writer wanted to touch it. However, one (semi-unknown) writer did and failed. Now the project is in limbo with S'ym and Magik. I speak for everybody by saying, "Thank GOD!"

Green Lantern - This movie was a fail for 3 reasons: 1. no plot 2. bad CGI and 3. Ryan Reynolds. I know, I know he's cute, but it wasn't enough. The movie went nowhere and failed to capture what most geeks love about the Green Lantern.

Scream 4 - This was an attempt to reboot the series, but all we got was a flawed script and a story that was blah. The movie takes place 10 years later in Woodsboro. Sidney returns and so does the killer or killers. Murders happen and once the truth was revealed, it just went downhill from there. It was good to see Neve Campbell as Sidney, but there was no reason for a fourth movie.

Sucker Punch - Great Hera, this movie was snap mess! It was a 12 year-old boy's wet dream and nightmare rolled into one big ole can of crap. The plot was... What can I say, there was no plot! It was about a girl who could dance, well, it was about female empowerment; no, it was about ninjas and monsters... See? It was a bouillabaisse ideas that just didn't come together. It was a complete and utter FAIL. And waste of time during my Hawaii vacation.

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2011's Big Questions in the Sci-Fi/Fantasy Geek World

There's a lot happening this year when it comes to the Sci-Fi, Comics and Fantasy world. Some things will be epic, some things will be a soggy mess.

But I have some questions about these big happenings in 2011?

Will we see A Cabin in the Woods in 2011?
Joss Whedon created a horror movie that was the talk of the town a couple of years ago. Well, last year the movie hit a snag. MGM, the studio behind the movie, was in big money trouble. Many fans got worry if the movie will see the light of day. However, there hope... MGM is out of a financial bind; so maybe, hopefully we will this movie.

Will X-Men: First Class fly or flop?
This movie will either give Fox credit or solidify reasons why they should NEVER do any comic projects again. So far, the movie sounds like bad mix of 90s X-Men stories. The X-Men timeline does not exist in this film and feels like a free-for-all. But who knows, it could save the X-Men film machine... But I highly doubt that.

Will the Buffy fans KILL the blasphemous Buffy remake?
I hope so. This movie doesn't seem to have much fan support and if we are powerful enough, this flick will die before it's even cast. It is a bad idea, they know it, we know it. However, we will how much info they will put out and how bad we (fans) will trash it.

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Who is going to die in Fantastic Four?
Johnny is my pick.

What will be the breakout TV hit in the Sci-Fi/Fantasy world?
I think Misfits will get worldwide props. This show changes the game when it comes to the 'heroes', The characters are so right on and stories are really strong. You really care about them and feel their pain, happiness and silliness. I hope we (USA) do not try to remake this show. It's just fine as is. Now, it's not available in the US, but check it out on YouTube.

Who will rule the comic world, DC or Marvel?
I don't know.

Which Sci-Fi/Fantasy Movie will dominate this year?
Transformers 3, Harry Potter, Thor, Captain America or Green Lantern? Who will be the biggest hit in 2011? I hope it's not Transformers 3.

Will Jean Grey come back?

And Torchwood the US Season deliver?
With Starz strongly backing this project and a cast of gifted actors, will this show truly shine? My fingers are crossed.

ThunderCats Ho! in 2011

They are coming back!

The ThunderCats are returning as a series. Here's the press release:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THUNDERCATS, HO!

WARNER BROS. ANIMATION ANSWERS THE CALL WITH A NEW

TAKE ON THE CLASSIC ANIMATED SERIES “THUNDERCATS,”

TO AIR ON CARTOON NETWORK

(June 3, 2010 – Burbank, CA) – Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) has begun production on “ThunderCats,” an all-new animated series for Cartoon Network, based upon the iconic 1980s action classic. “ThunderCats” is the newest series from WBA, joining “Batman: The Brave and the Bold,” which was recently renewed for a third season, and the following forthcoming programs: “The Looney Tunes Show,” “MAD,” “Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated” and “Young Justice.” The announcement was made today by Sam Register, Executive Vice President, Creative Affairs, Warner Bros. Animation.

“In addition to being Warner Bros. Animation’s first anime series, ‘ThunderCats’ marks our most ambitious foray yet into fantasy,” said Register. “The realism and dynamic visual style we’ve achieved are sure to thrill viewers, and the cool weapons, vehicles and technology should help the show appeal to a diverse audience.”

I will admit, I didn't watch the ThunderCats, but I always thought Lion-O was cute.

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We won't be seeing Kal-El naked anytime soon

Since DC Entertainment is shaping the future of DC Comic movies, one hero may be a part of that plan.

That hero is Superman...

"We actually don't have any current plans for Superman," said Nelson when asked if the new environment (and the recent legal decision regarding the character) made a "Superman" movie more or less likely in the near future.

We recently ranked Superman as one of the most important properties for WB to prioritize in their new, movie-friendly arrangement regarding DC, so it was interesting to hear that the company currently has no plans for the Man of Steel.

Nelson then reiterated her stance on the lack of action on the Superman front, while acknowledging the character's importance in the DC universe.

Well, if they change their minds, they will have to do it by 2011. If not, they will lose the rights of Supes to the family of the original creators.

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From Comic-Con: Next Batman Movie is coming...

At Comic-Con, Gary Oldman revealed that next Batman movie starts filming next year, and is expected to be out in 2011.