Chris Hardwick hosted a panel discussion with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Caroline Skinner in conjunction with the 7th Series debut of Doctor Who. Spoilers abound, so don't watch unless you're up to speed on the latest happenings.

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Nerd Nightly News:

• A first look at Pixar's new short film Partysaurus Rex.
• Curiosity transmitted this hi-res image back from Mars.
• The Red Dawn remake has an official poster.
• Chris Hardwick's appearance Wednesday night on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.
• A new app transforms your phone into a "burner".
• A 1/5th-size prototype of an amphibious tank.
• Spruce up your home with stained glass dice.

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What's more old-school nerd than a bow tie? Nothing. But learning to craft the perfect knot takes time, skill, and a little help from Bill Nye the Science Guy.

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Watching Chris Hardwick and his Nerdist colleagues take on other groups of famous geeks in All-Star Celebrity Bowling continues to be inexplicably entertaining.

This week on the most fun you can have watching other people bowl: Team Nerdist vs. Team MythBusters (minus Jamie Hyneman, unfortunately).

Will total ringer Hardwick take down yet another victim, or will a MythBusters victory be confirmed?

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Nerdist's Chris Hardwick is launching a new web series called The Nerdist Channel, which will feature a variety of geek programming, including shows from Neil Patrick Harris and Rob Zombie.

The Nerdist Channel will also become the home of Marvin E. Quasniki, Nerdist's resident Muppet presidential candidate, and will broadcast the "Course of the Force" lightsaber relay leading up to Comic-Con 2012.

Other programming will include "Weird Stuff from Japan," "The Awkward Family," and Hardwick's own show, "All-Star Bowling."

The Nerdist Channel debuts on YouTube on April 2nd.

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