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Propworx will attempt to unload around 15 years worth of Stargate (SG-1, Atlantis) memorabilia through both eBay and live auctions over the coming months. Smaller items will be gotten rid of online; larger items will be relegated to live auctions. So, you’ll have an opportunity to buy anything from a blaster to a full-sized Stargate.

A list of the top 20 items to be sold compiled by the Propworx staff may be viewed at the source link. To find out more about the auctions, visit the Proworx website.

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Aside from Kristen Bell’s adorableness, the reunion in the scene embedded below might entice lonely geeks to see When in Rome this weekend.

James Bobin, a behind-the-scenes man on HBO’s Flight of the Conchords, has reportedly been offered the chance to direct the next Muppets film. The film was originally to be directed by Nick Stoller, who co-wrote the script with actor Jason Segel, however, his schedule prevented him from taking the job. Now, it looks like the studio’s number one guy is Bobin.

Given the madcap zaniness of an average FotC episode, Bobin seems like an excellent choice for this. If you can think of a better choice, let us know in the comments.

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Deep Silver’s freshly launched website for Prison Break: The Conspiracy offers new details on the game, which will be released for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 this spring.

Much like the disappointing Lost: Via Domus, Prison Break: The Conspiracy puts you in the shoes of a character that didn’t appear in the series. You play as Tom Paxton, an agent of The Company sent to Fox River to observe and report on hunky inmate Michael Scofield. As you progress through the game, you’ll encounter characters from the show voiced by the actors that made them famous. The storyline, which was co-authored by actual Prison Break writers, runs parallel to the events of the series, which they say will give new insight in the Prison Break ‘verse.

Konami has posted a free Metal Gear-themed isometric puzzler to promote their upcoming PSP release, Metal Gear Solid: Peacewalker. Gamers are tasked with fitting jigsaw pieces into a picture grid. Sounds exciting, right? No? Well, the game also offers POINTS for correct matches, Facebook and Twitter sharing, online multiplayer, a ranking system, and weapons to use against your opponents.

At the price of $0.00, this game’s quite a deal. There’ve been several respectable free promotional web games released by developers hoping to promote a full product. Have any of them ever enticed you to buy a regularly priced title?

Hit the source link to check out the game.

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There are apparently only 50 iPads in existence right now, and Pee-Wee Herman has one. Watch the attached video to get his take on this newfangled contraption.

BOOM! Studios have become quite a news maker this week. First, they teased a new book, then they announced a new imprint and its first release, then they gave us details on the new book they teased. Now, they’ve passed along details on their new imprints second release – R. Crumb Trading Cards.

The 36-card set was originally printed up Kitchen Sink Press in the 90s. Since that company ceased to exist, the cards have remained out of print. Now, with permission from R. Crumb, the Kitchen’s and BOOM! Town have put together a cosmetically updated version of the set for the masses to consume.

The R. Crumb Trading Card set will be available for $11.95 later this month.

Author J.D. Salinger, 91, passed away due to natural causes at his home in New Hampshire. While the author isolated himself from the world for the most part, we did hear from him recently. He stepped into the spotlight long enough to prevent the release of 60 Years Later: Coming Through the Rye, an unauthorized sequel to his beloved Catcher in the Rye.

NPR has a lengthy write up on the author’s life and career, which we recommend taking a look at. It’s available via the source link.

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Indie musicians looking for a way to gauge their reach should check out the Band Metrics Public Beta. It’s an excellent, easy-to-use way to track who has been buzzing about your tunes. Below you’ll find a video demonstration of the product from it’s makers. Should you wish to give it a try after viewing, you may do so at their site.

In hopes of dashing the pretty boy image he acquired post-High School Musical, Zac Efron has agreed to star in a film adaptation of Brian Michael Bendis’ Fire. Loosely based on real events that occurred during the Regan-era, Fire follows a college student recruited by the CIA as part of a program to make agents out of average, nondescript folks. Bendis penned the screenplay, so there’s no doubt it’ll be faithful to the source material.

Efron proved with Orson & Me that he might have life beyond the Disney Channel. So, we have no doubt he’ll do well in Fire. We’re just hoping for at least one or two scenes sans shirt.

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