Stevie just announced Apple’s version of file swapping….for .99 a song.

Not too bad, I suppose…but it is enough to get people to quit using Kazaa? Doubtful.

Not that Matrix Reloaded or Matrix Revolutions needs our help in the hype department, but I was pleased to see that they are going to be remastered and presented in IMAX format, with Revolutions being the first major Hollywood feature ever released in standard and IMAX formats simultaneously.

Since the theatre Desiree and I usually attend has an IMAX screen, I’m all for it!

The quicktime site has a really nice trailer up for The Hulk.

Maybe I’m too easily swayed by 30 seconds of selective editing, but this not only looks fun, but well-acted too. I guess time will tell, but this looks like it’ll be another fine addition to the glut of geek flicks this year.

These two stories make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

First, a judge demands that a school library start carrying the Harry Potter books after they had been banned by the school board.

Second, sounds like a little regret is brewing in France once they saw the outcome of the war. All I can say is….good.

When determining a brand or product name, make sure it doesn’t mean something inappropriate in another language.

I think the title of this post pretty much sums it up.

I didn’t realize Illinois had such things as “state archeologists”, but nonethless it’s cool to see that we recently had a pretty interesting archeological find.

The New York Times has an article that’s worth the hassle of free registration. Dropping a bombshell (no pun intended), it reports that a special chemical/biological weapons-hunting team out of the 101st Airborne has made contact with an Iraqi scientist who claims to have been part of the Hussein regime’s weapons of mass destruction program.

The scientist claims to have knowledge of where some of these weapons were buried once the US/UK invasion seemed inevitable - specifically so that they could be recovered after the war and work could be resumed - as well as paperwork that verifies that the weapons were not only developed for Iraq’s use, but also were provided to Syria and Al Qaeda. The article also indicates that the team has dug up and positively identified the ingredients necessary to create an internationally banned chemical weapon.

It will prove very interesting if this report can be confirmed - a vindication of the US’ and UK’s controversial policy regarding the use of military force in Iraq, and somewhat of an embarassment to the UN Security Council.

A patch to version 1.05 is now available; also, an expansion has been announced that will introduce a fourth civilization - the Atlanteans. The Titans should be out by Christmas.

As 15 May 2003 approaches, bringing us The Matrix Reloaded, the hype is starting to heat up. The full trailer can be downloaded at the official site, as can the third installment in the Animatrix.

Also, pre-orders are strong for Enter the Matrix, which will be released in conjunction with the film.

We’re looking forward to it, despite the excessive hype.