Nerds Drink Whiskey: Episode 139 Korochka Tavern Part 02

Nerds Drink Whiskey: Episode 139 Korochka Tavern Part 02

Location: 
Seattle's Korochka Tavern
https://www.facebook.com/korochka/

Featured Whiskey:
Michter’s Unblended American Whiskey
https://michters.com/whiskey/us1-american-whiskey/

Nerd News:
Nerds Drink Whiskey Event
Saturday June 23rd at Doggers in Yelm, Wa
https://www.facebook.com/nerdsdrinkwhiskey

Suntory Hibiki 17 Whisky Discontinued!
Forbes reports that the Suntory Hibiki 17 will be discontinued as of September 2018.
From September 2018 the Hibiki 17 will gradually be removed from the core range, and production will stop.
The Hibiki 12 Year-Old was sadly discontinued in 2015
Due to several awards, both the price and demand for the Hibiki 21 has risen. 
We found the Suntory Hibiki 17 for $140, while the 21 was about $251.
We featured the Hibiki 17 on Nerds Drink Whiskey in July of 2016, and it has remained an all time favorite.
We mourn the loss of this great whisky. 
For Forbes (much more in depth) version of this story:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/georgekoutsakis/2018/05/13/hibiki-whisky-discontinued-as-aged-japanese-whisky-runs-dry/

Avengers: Infinity War domestic total $547.8 million!
‘Infinity War’ is now the 5th Highest Grossing Film of All Time.
This weekend alone it made an estimated $61.8 million.
It just opened to the Chinese market and made $200 million.
Its worldwide total is now $1.6 billion.
Please make up a totally fake 'spoiler' in the comments, for those that haven't seen it yet.
http://collider.com/weekend-box-office-infinity-war/

Solo: A Star Wars Story Minor spoiler news in...
Anthony Daniels is in the movie!
He's not playing C-3PO.
He plays a Wookiee that is also Chewbacca’s best friend.
For more details:
https://io9.gizmodo.com/jonathan-kasdan-reveals-who-this-returning-actor-is-pla-1825995126

‘Gotham’ Renewed For Fifth & Final Season By Fox.
The Batman origin story will get one final chapter on  Fox. 
The network has ordered a fifth season of Gotham.
Rumored to be a 13-episode season.
It will focus on Bruce Wayne’s transformation into the caped crusader.
http://deadline.com/2018/05/gotham-renewed-fifth-final-season-fox-new-superhero-1202384012/

Nathan Fillion is no Rookie on ABC.
Two years after Castle was cancelled, Fillion returns in almost the same role.
He plays the main character in the new ABC show The Rookie. 
There is no release date yet.
Who else would rather see him be type cast as a rebel spaceship captain instead?
http://deadline.com/2018/05/the-rookie-nathan-fillion-official-series-abc-1202386638/

Superman's Margot Kidder dead at 69.
Margot Kidder, the actress who played Lois Lane in "Superman," died Sunday in Montana.
Margot was at her home when she passed away.
Foul play is not considered a factor, but her death is now under investigation.  
Margot starred opposite Christopher Reeve in 1978's "Superman," and also in the 3 sequels.
http://m.tmz.com/#2018/05/14/margot-kidder-dead-dies-bipolar-superman-lois-lane/ 

Margot Robbie will be back soon as Harley Quinn. 
Warner Bros.’ Birds of Prey movie will be directed by Cathy Yan. 
New details reveal when production will finally kick off on the new DC film.
Birds of Prey will begin production in January 2019.
Margot Robbie has to finish her work on Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. 
In the comics, the Birds of Prey are a group of crime fighting heroines, including Black Canary, Huntress, and Barbara Gordon’s Oracle. 
Robbie has described it as an “R-rated girl gang movie.” 
http://screencrush.com/birds-of-prey-movie-production-start-female-crew/

Be Afraid of Guillermo del Toro.
'The Shape of Water' director will present personally curated stories in '10 After Midnight.'
The horror anthology series will be on Netflix.
He will be writing and directing select episodes.
He will hand-select "a team of the genre's best writers and exciting new filmmakers" for other episodes.
There is no any casting or release date available at this time.
https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/news/guillermo-del-toro-preps-netflix-horror-anthology-series-w520294

Game Of Thrones Season 8 Spoiled?
Will The Faceless be back from the dead on Game Of Thrones Season 8?
Tom Wlaschiha and Faye Marsay have been seen on set.
Faye Marsay's character The Waif was killed off already.
Was she flown in just to mess with us?
Is Arya haunted by her?
Or does it make sense because The Faceless men could look like anyone?
http://screencrush.com/game-of-thrones-season-8-jaqen-waif/

Chris Evans can't be Captain America forever. 
Neill Blomkamp (District 9, Elysium, Chappie) has cast him in his next film.
Greenland is not the dystopian futuristic bummer that Blomkamp is known for.
A recent press release described it as “one family’s fight for survival in the face of a cataclysmic natural disaster.” 
Wait... haven't we all seen that movie already? Every year in fact?
For the full story...
https://www.slashfilm.com/greenland-movie-chris-evans/

Austin Powers 4?
Mike Myers leaves the door open for a new Austin Powers film.
This time from Dr Evil's perspective.
At the premier for Terminal, Austin Powers 4 came up.
He was quoted as saying “It’s a very strong maybe.”
http://www.denofgeek.com/uk/movies/austin-powers/57631/austin-powers-4-mike-myers-on-another-film

Zombieland  2
http://screencrush.com/zombieland-2-release-2019-cast/
Comic legend Stan Lee files $1 billion lawsuit against "POW! Entertainment."
Stan Lee is a co-founder of "POW! Entertainment."
He accused "POW! Entertainment" of taking advantage of his rights and undergoing business dealings without consent.
The suit alleges that "POW! Entertainment" CEO Shane Duffy and co-founder Gill Champion agreed to sell the company.
This includes Lee’s fraudulently obtained “identity, name, image and likeness,” to Chinese company Camsing International. 
In addition, the suit claims that Duffy and Champion either forged Lee’s signature or tricked him into signing away the rights to his name to "POW! Entertainment" for personal financial benefits.
For the full details on this story:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/legalentertainment/2018/05/16/pow-black-panther-creator-stan-lee-on-offensive-again-claiming-massive-fraud/#5dcae70d18c8

Lando Calrissian to get standalone movie?
Notice how much Donald Glover stands out in the new Solo trailer?
Well now Mr. Glover's Lando might get his own stand alone movie. 
It might be a few years off, but it does seem to be in the works.
Lucasfilm Studio Chief Kathleen Kennedy has confirmed it... vaguely. 
For the full story:
https://www.cnet.com/news/donald-glover-lando-calrissian-could-star-in-his-own-star-wars-spinoff-movie/

‘Dragon Ball Z’ Narrator Jose Lavat Has Passed Away.
Dragon Ball fandom is coming together to mourn the loss of one of its own. 
Toei Animation confirmed Jose Lavat’s passing with a touching tribute on social media. 
On Twitter, the company honored him and thanking him for the work he did.
“Rest in peace Jose Lavat, an amazing dubbing actor who lended his voice talent to many famous characters for Hispanic audiences including the narrator in Dragon Ball Z. Thank you #PepeLavat for everything,” the message reads.
http://comicbook.com/anime/2018/05/16/dragon-ball-z-narrator-death-jose-lavat-dub-anime/#1

Recorded at:
Korochka Tavern
12348 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125
_______________________________

Nerds Drink Whiskey
Always Sip, Never Slam

Mark Carras:
Host, producer, and editor

Gabe Glandon:
Co-Host

Jeff Morris:
Co-Host

Ed Halbert:
Co-Host

All Camera work:
Kara Hillius

Alan Smithee:
Director

Michael Arms:
Intro and outro music

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"Doing the right thing is messy. You want to fight for what's right, sometimes you have to fight dirty."
Deadpool 2 (2018)

Nerds Drink Whiskey: Episode 138 Korochka Tavern Part 01

Nerds Drink Whiskey: Episode 138 Korochka Tavern Part 01

Location: 
Seattle's Korochka Tavern
https://www.facebook.com/korochka/

Featured Whiskey:
Sazerac Rye
http://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/brands/sazerac-rye

Nerd News:
Nerds Drink Whiskey Event
Saturday May 19th at Doggers in Yelm, Wa
https://www.facebook.com/events/178376989401883/

Tenacious D announce The Pick of Destiny sequel
Consequence Of Sound reports that comedy folk rock act Tenacious D have announced a sequel to their 2006 movie The Pick of Destiny. 
The shocking part is that it is scheduled to be released in October! 
Jack Black let the news out during the band’s performance at Shaky Knees Music Festival on Sunday.
https://consequenceofsound.net/2018/05/tenacious-d-pick-of-destiny-sequel/

Rick Moranis and Dark Helmet Return May 9th?
Screencrush reports that Rick Moranis is coming out of retirement to lend his voice to an episode of The Goldbergs. 
He will be reprising his famous Spaceballs role as Dark Helmet.
The episode called Spaceballs airs May 9th.
http://screencrush.com/rick-moranis-spaceballs-helmet-the-goldbergs/

Deadline reports that a 3rd Bill & Ted movie is confirmed!
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter are now confirmed to reprise their roles in Bill & Ted Face The Music.
The movie is in Pre-production with no release date yet that we could find.
http://deadline.com/2018/05/bill-and-ted-sequel-keanu-reeves-alex-winter-bill-and-ted-face-the-music-1202384903/

Kotaku announced that Virtual Console Is Not Coming To Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo Switch’s online subscription service will include a Netflix-like library of NES games.
“There are currently no plans to bring classic games together under the Virtual Console banner as has been done on other Nintendo systems,” a Nintendo spokesperson said.
Nintendo doesn't plan to ignore its older games on the Switch.
There won’t however be a dedicated brand for the classics.
https://kotaku.com/virtual-console-is-not-coming-to-switch-nintendo-says-1825848253

TBS Orders Season Two of Final Space
The show features David Tennant voicing the role of the evil Lord Commander.
The series centers on astronaut Gary, and his alien sidekick Mooncake, who are travelling the universe together trying to unlock the secret of 'Final Space'.
US viewers can catch up via the TBS website.
https://tennantnews.blogspot.com/2018/05/usa-final-space-season-one-wraps-up.html?m=1

CNN Reports that Senate Democrats force vote to reinstate net neutrality
Democratic senators called for reinstating net neutrality protections, and moved to force a vote on the proposal.
The issue is poised to pass the Senate, not the House, and be vetoed by President Donald Trump.
https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/09/politics/democrats-net-neutrality-vote/index.html

Marvel Is Dead, Long Live Marvel!
Disney has teased a new Marvel movie franchise following next year's Avengers 4.
Disney CEO Bob Iger discussed the future of the MCU during an earnings call, teasing there could be a brand new Marvel superhero team that's not the Avengers.
"I'm guessing we will try our hand at what I'll call a new franchise beyond Avengers, but that doesn't necessarily mean you won't see more Avengers down the road."
http://m.ign.com/articles/2018/05/09/disney-teases-new-franchise-beyond-avengers

Gizmodo reports that Han's Expanded Universe Story Is Now Star Wars Canon?
A new clip seems to confirm that part of his EU background has made it into Disney’s new canon.
The clip, shared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, focuses on Beckett (Woody Harrelson) and Val as they plot to steal some shit during an Imperial assault on what looks to be Mimban (also from the Expanded Universe). 
https://io9.gizmodo.com/a-new-solo-clip-indicates-hans-expanded-universe-story-1825885614

WhistlePig just released another great rye?
FarmStock Rye Crop No. 002 is the second blend of their limited edition annual FarmStock estate release. 
They claim that the nose is "Orange zest, white chocolate, vanilla bean and fresh pear combine with a gentle Rye spice."
The Palate is said to have a "Delicate fruitiness gives way to a full-bodied burst of spice, rounded by notes of allspice and cinnamon and balanced with a pleasant dryness."
They end by saying that the finish is a White pepper and oak spice that leaves a light and surprisingly lengthy finish.
Would you like Nerds Drink Whiskey to review this whiskey soon?
For more info go to:
http://whistlepigwhiskey.com/whiskeys/farmstock-2/

Hollywood Reporter posted that Rick Moranis has Joined 'SCTV' Reunion Documentary for Netflix.
Moranis will join, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short and Dave Thomas in the comedy special to be directed by Martin Scorsese.
Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas played SCTV and Saturday Night Live's beer-loving McKenzie brothers during the 1980s. 
The live taping will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel on Sunday in Toronto.
Netflix will premiere the title globally in all territories except Canada, where CTV will debut the special.
After that airing, the SCTV comedy special will exclusively stream in Canada on Netflix.
For more info go to:
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/rick-moranis-joins-sctv-reunion-documentary-netflix-1110613

Cosmopolitan reports that Game of Thrones Whiskey Is Coming!
Johnnie Walker is coming out with an official Game of Thrones whiskey.
Of course it will be called White Walker, but this won't be a white dog whiskey.
It will be a Scotch and it will be released in the fall.
We will review it as soon as we can get on hands on it!
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a20633387/game-of-thrones-whiskey/

Ars Technica reports that Net neutrality will die on June 11th.
This means that rules against blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization to be eliminated.
This is six months after the Federal Communications Commission voted to eliminate the rules that prohibit Internet service providers from blocking and throttling lawful Internet traffic.
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai was quoted as saying "For months, many politicians and special interests have tried to mislead the American people about the Restoring Internet Freedom Order," Pai said. "Now everyone will be able to see the truth for themselves."
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/05/net-neutrality-to-die-on-june-11-as-ajit-pai-blasts-special-interests/

Reason Reports that A Self-Taught Chemist makes 20-Year-Old Whiskey in 6 Days.
Bryan Davis created a chemical reactor that compresses time, bringing an artistic sensibility back to aged spirits.
Davis created a reactor that mimics the natural aging process of booze left in a barrel. 
The result: bottles of spirits with the same chemical signature as those aged for the lifespan of a young adult. 
His products have won multiple awards, and the technology could transform the aged spirits market by bringing bottles that used to cost more than $1,000 within reach of the masses.
For the full story go to:
https://reason.com/reasontv/2018/05/09/bryan-davis-lost-spirits-distillery-booz

Polygon reports that Rick and Morty is getting 70 new episodes.
Co-creator Justin Roiland tweeted a drawing of the show’s titular characters, announcing that Adult Swim has ordered 70 new episodes. 
That works out to be seven more seasons, based on the show’s history of 10-episode seasons. 
70 episodes will bring Rick and Morty to more than 100 episodes, and that means the series can be syndicated. 
It’s a big move for Adult Swim, and one that other networks, like FX, have also done in the past. 
Roiland didn’t say anything about when the fourth season will premiere.
For more details go to:
https://www.polygon.com/2018/5/10/17340048/rick-and-morty-season-4-renewed-new-episodes

What we know about Bill And Ted Face The Music so far:
It's thankfully NOT a reboot!
The story is about them not writing the song that saves the world yet.
Bill's daughter Thea and Ted’s daughter Billie help them.
They now have a 24 hour deadline to write that song.
They try to steal the song from their future selves. 
They're middle aged, their wives (the princesses), are now working double shifts at Denny’s, and they're poor.
The humor is not cynical, snarky, or dark. So they still have a sense of innocence. 
The budget is not that big.
They still want to 'Party on dudes!'
They still want us to 'Be excellent to each other.'
http://collider.com/bill-and-ted-3/#ed-solomon

The Expanse is cancelled
Syfy network cancels critically-acclaimed sci-fi series The Expanse.
There will be no fourth season.
The last episode of season 3 is due to air in July.
Season 3 currently holds a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Producer Alcon plans to shop it around to other networks.
Are you a fan? What are your thoughts?
Source:
https://www.space.com/40566-the-expanse-cancelled-on-syfy.html

Google now says controversial AI voice calling system will identify itself to humans.
After Google showed off their new enhanced voice assistant, many called it creepy. 
Google now says that it will have “disclosure built-in.”
Are we the only ones that were just impressed? 
Did it creep you out?
For the full story: 
https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/10/17342414/google-duplex-ai-assistant-voice-calling-identify-itself-update

Facebook Cryptocurrency Anyone?
Facebook is exploring the creation of its own cryptocurrency. 
Cryptocurrency is a virtual token that would allow its billions of users around the world to make electronic payments.
Facebook started studying blockchain almost a year ago.
Blockchain is the digital and decentralized ledger that underpins cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
Would you be interested in Facebook cryptocurrency?
https://cheddar.com/videos/facebook-plans-to-create-its-own-cryptocurrency

Recorded at:
Korochka Tavern
12348 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125
_______________________________

Nerds Drink Whiskey
Always Sip, Never Slam

Mark Carras:
Host, producer, and editor

Gabe Glandon:
Co-Host

Jeff Morris:
Co-Host

Ed Halbert:
Co-Host

All Camera work:
Kara Hillius

Alan Smithee:
Director

Michael Arms:
Intro and outro music

Please join us at:
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"Let me just say, if aliens wind up implanting eggs in my chest or something and I eat one of you, I'm sorry."
Spiderman - Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

Nerds Drink Whiskey: Episode 137 Seattle's Cozy Nut Part 2

Nerds Drink Whiskey: Episode 137 Seattle's Cozy Nut Part 2

Location: 
Seattle's The Cozy Nut
http://facebook.com/Thecozynut

Featured Whiskey:
George Dickel Rye Whisky
https://www.georgedickel.com/tennessee-whiskies/rye-whisky
PROOF:90 (45% ABV)
MASH BILL:95% rye, 5% malted barley
CHAR:#4 barrel, #2 head

Nerd News:
Nerds Drink Whiskey Event
Saturday May 19th at Doggers in Yelm, Wa
https://www.facebook.com/events/178376989401883/

Deadline reports that Solo: A Star Wars Story could make as much as $170 million! This is despite changing directors, the lead actor needing an acting coach, and so many Star Wars fans being increasingly disappointed in the entire franchise. Do you think Solo: A Star Wars Story will make $170 million when it opens Memorial Day weekend?

http://deadline.com/2018/05/solo-a-star-wars-story-advance-ticket-sales-records-1202383121/

Twitter has announced that all accounts should change their passwords. Yes, every single password, on every single account. Their official blog mentioned that "We recently identified a bug that stored passwords unmasked in an internal log. We have fixed the bug, and our investigation shows no indication of breach or misuse by anyone."

They added "Out of an abundance of caution, we ask that you consider changing your password on all services where you’ve used this password."

https://blog.twitter.com/official/en_us/topics/company/2018/keeping-your-account-secure.html

Facebook employees get what’s often referred to internally as a ‘Sauron alert’ 
when a colleague accesses their personal profile.
Yet ordinary Facebook users have no idea if a Facebook employee has logged into their account.

https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/facebooks-double-standard-on-privacy-employees-vs-the-rest-of-us-1525383859

Simpsons’ Creator Says of Apu Criticism, ‘People Love to Pretend They’re Offended’
When asked if he had any thoughts on the criticism of Apu as a stereotype he replied... 
Groening: Not really. I’m proud of what we do on the show. And I think it’s a time in our culture where people love to pretend they’re offended.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2018/04/27/thesimpsons-matt-groening-new-record-fox-animated-series/524581002/

Swamp Thing Will Rise From the Muck on DC Streaming Service
The New York Times reports that...
Swamp Thing will be an original live-action series. 
It is being developed exclusively for a new streaming service. 
The service, DC Universe, is scheduled to go live later this year.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/03/arts/television/swamp-thing-dc-universe-streaming-service.html

Bloody Disgusting has posted that The Toxic Avenger, John Altamura Found Dead.
John Altamura played The Toxic Avenger in Troma Films The Toxic Avenger: Part II and The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie.
The actor died of a heart attack according to John’s brother.

http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3497160/r-p-john-altamura-played-toxic-avenger-two-films-found-dead/

Closing Footage from:
https://www.facebook.com/thecrowguy/

Recorded at:
The Cozy Nut
123 N 85th St Seattle, Washington 98103
_______________________________

Nerds Drink Whiskey
Always Sip, Never Slam

Mark Carras:
Host, producer, and editor

Gabe Glandon:
Co-Host

Jeff Morris:
Co-Host

Ed Halbert:
Co-Host

All Camera work:
Kara Hillius

Alan Smithee:
Director

Michael Arms:
Intro and outro music

Please join us at:
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" I assure you, brother, the sun will shine on us again."
Loki - Avengers: Infinity War (2018)