This week I talk about Astro Boy.  I also announce the winner of the "Zombie Survival Plan" contest.

News
New DSi - the DSi LL.  I guess my relatives were right.  Those darn video games will ruin your eyesight.  At least Nintendo has you covered. 

PS3 to offer Netflix Streaming.  I hear they will be offering a similar service as other streaming sites do in Canada.  They will provide you with a disc and when you pop it in it will say, "This service is not available in your region" 

Review
Astro Boy


I guess this movie isn't doing too well theatrically.  I may need to go see it again.  You should go see it too, or rent it when it comes on dvd. 

Promotional Consideration given to:
Ani-Gamers - For quite a while I wasn't able to get their promo off of their feed but it looks like that has been rectified.  Check them out if you haven't already.  Also, pro-tip to any other anime podcast that for which I haven't yet played a promo (well amateur-tip, since it's coming from me): If you have a podcast, put a link to your promo on your front page!  People can't play your promo if they can't reach it. 

Animentors - Guys, release another episode already! Get your priorities straight.  Podcast, then school. Just like I do (except last week ...)

Musical Accompaniment:
Im a Robot by Boy Novice

Contact Info
You can contact me by emailing me at upapaddle@gmail.com or by following me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/upapaddle.

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It looks like the wrong episode was attached to this blog post. This has been corrected.  I apologize for the mix-up.

This week I talk about Tatsunoko vs Capcom, doing the Mario, and review Shaun of the Dead, Zombieland and the Zombie Survival Guide.

News
New characters revealed for Tatsunoko vs Capcom - And once again, the Mach V get's rejected. 

Captain Lou Albano RIP. Here's the Mario.  Commence doing it.  I mean "Doing the Mario".   


Hey, check this out
Playswitch.com, now with online game trading.  That's Playswitch.com. 

Reviews

Shaun of the Dead


Apparently someone beat me to the punch and made a "Vampires don't sparkle" t-shirt.  Oh well, on to Get Rich scheme #1653 - Make hug pillows that say "UGUU!" when you "hug" them.  They'll be big in Japan, I just know it.

Zombieland


After watching these movies, it has become apparent to me that what we really need to be watching out for, or listening out for, is British narration.  When you start hearing British narration, RUN!  The best case is that you're stuck in a Planet Earth documentary.  Worst case, zombies.  Either way, you will be eaten.

Zombie Survival Guide - by Max Brooks
Just think, this all could be yours if you enter the UAP Zombie Survival Plan contest.  Please send in your zombie survival plan to upapaddle@gmail.com and the best entry will be sent a new copy of this book.

Contact Info
You can email feedback to upapaddle@gmail.com and follow me on twitter at http://twitter.com/upapaddle

Promotional Consideration:
Anime Pacific - Your one-stop source for political commentary.  Unless you're looking for discussion about anime in politics.  They don't cover that "Japanimation" on their podcast.  Why would you think that?
Really, what they should do is change the name of their podcast and make a new site. 

Luke and Elliot's Bearfighting Extravaganza - I just had a horrifying thought - Zombie Bears.  Is that what the polar bear's secret is on lost?  It's a zombie!?!  If not, it should be. 

Musical Accompaniment
Zombie Pirates in Love by Tom Smith

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This week I talk about buying the cow when the milk is free, keeping Domo-kun away from kittens, PLAYSWITCH.COM, and I review Bruce Campbell vs the Army of Darkness and My Name is Bruce. 

News:
Discotek to release Fist of the North Star tv, a Lupin special and Sea Prince and the Fire Child.  I forgot to mention that Sea Prince and Fire Princess is a Sanrio production.  They make Hello Kitty and more importantly, Ringing Bell.  I can't wait to show my nephew that cartoon.  It'll screw him up real good.

Domo-kun coming to 7-11.  Here's the short I mentioned:

I need a Domo-kun toque like right now!

CONTEST TIME
Send in your zombie survival plan, either via voicemail or email, to upapaddle@gmail.com and you could win a copy of "The Zombie Survival Guide" by Max Brooks.  All you have to do is give me a few brief sentences describing how you'll be handling the impending zombie apocalypse. 

I'll be accepting entries until October 27, 2009, so enter now.

Reviews
Bruce Campbell vs The Army of Darkness

Yes, I realize that any self respecting geek has seen this movie already and it doesn't need a review (also, it's over 16 years old), but it was fun to talk about. 

Also, on retrospect, that trailer spoils an awful lot.  Oh well.

My Name is Bruce 

I also realize that Guan Di isn't technically a zombie, although I refer to him as such in the review.  My bad. 

And since I mentioned them, here's some Silly Symphonies:

The Skeleton Dance

Random Fact: That was Disney's first Silly Symphony and it was released in 1929.

The Old Mill

This one was the first Silly Symphony to make use of Disney's multiplane camera.  Back in the day, the Silly Symphonies were testing grounds for new animation techniques, much like how Pixar treats their Pixar shorts that you see before each Pixar movie. 

Contact Info:
You can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com, Skype me (Skype ID: upapaddle) or follow me on twitter (http://twitter.com/upapaddle).

Promotional Consideration given to:
Anime 82 - http://anime82.blogspot.com.  Although, with his release schedule as of late, you might have a better chance of catching Regan on Anime Pacific.  He left quite the voicemail to Dane and Alex in their latest episode.  It was kinda tough to understand him, though, with his ragin' Saskatchewan accent.  Which is odd, because I have the same ragin' Saskatchewan accent.  And a mellow one, too.

The RPGLamer Podcast - http://rpglamer.com.  Although, with his release schedule as of late, you might have a better chance of catching Jake on Anime 82 ...  See what I did there?

Speaking of promoting stuff, I also mentioned in this show how Playswitch.com sent me an email to see if I would be interested in some cross promoting.  Eh, why the heck not?

Musical Accompaniment:
"Just Like Bruce Campbell Did" by Joe Rock

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This week I talk about fighting in the streets, crisises with bubblegum, and zombies.  I also review Gungrave.  SPOILERS in the review, so caveat emptor.

NEWS
Crayon Shin-chan creator found dead. RIP.  The show must go on, though.  There are ass dances to be danced.

Super Street Fighter IV Announced.   You'll probably be better off waiting for Super Street Fighter IV: Hyper Championship Fighting Turbo Zero vs SNK.

Bubblegum Crisis Live Action movie to hire via reality tv show. 
Just like they did in the original show.  How else would a punk rock singer, aerobics instructor, policewoman/pipe-faller-inner, and a lingerie salesperson get together? 

Review
Gungrave


It's got zombies and gangsters.  Why are you still reading this?  Go watch the show. 

NEW CONTEST!!1!
Send in a brief description of how you plan to survive the impending zombie apocalypse, either by dropping me an email or a voice mail.  They will be played on the podcast and the winner will get a prize (TBD, but trust me, it will be decent).

Contact Info
You can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com, check me out on twitter at  http://twitter.com/upapaddle or Skype (skype id: upapaddle).

Promotional Consideration:
Dave and Joel's Fast Karate For the Gentlerman
Destroy all Podcasts DX

Musical Accompaniment
The song played was Zombie Girl by the Quintessentials

Thanks for listening!

There will be no episode of UAP this week as I've been sick with a cold.  It's been a struggle to stay awake, let alone record anything.  Here's a dramatic re-enactment:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MbzKnB-XkY

Anyway, I feel bad for breaking up my streak of 11 weeks in a row but I haven't given up on the whole weekly release schedule yet.  I'll be back next week at the same Bat time, same Bat channel.