Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Gentle Giant May 2009 Solicitations


Gentle Giant has released their May 2009 solicits.


Oola Mini-bust at $59.99
License: Star Wars
Item Number: 12145
UPC: 8-71810-00757-8
Height: 6”
Release Date: Summer 2009

Oola the Twi'lek dancer and unfortunate slave to Jabba the Hutt. Dressed in fish net and leather, Oola was the star attraction in Jabba’s court. In the end, Oola refused to submit to Jabba’s will and met with a grizzly death at the hands of the monstrous Rancor.
Accurately detailed, hand painted to perfection and features real fabric fish net body suit. This 1:6th scale mini-bust is a limited edition that comes with a matching, numbered certificate of authenticity.


Luke Skywalker in Bespin Fatigues Statue at $145.00
License: Star Wars
Item Number: 9074
UPC: 8-71810-00155-2
Height: 12”
Release Date: Summer 2009

Luke Skywalker dressed in his Bespin fatigues and straight out of 1980’s Empire Strikes Back. With Light saber drawn, Luke will meet with the most difficult dilemma of his life when he learns the dark overlord; Darth Vader is his one true father.
This finely sculpted, film accurate depiction of Luke Skywalker is cast in high quality poly-stone and features an injection molded Light saber. Strictly limited and hand numbered with a matching certificate of authenticity. Comes fully painted and ready to display.


Wicket W. Warrick animated maquette at $59.99
License: Star Wars
Item Number: 11796
UPC: 8-71810-00758-5
Height: 4.5”
Release Date: Summer 2009

Wicket the Ewok gets the animated treatment in this stylized poly-stone statue. First seen in episode VI; Return of the Jedi, Wicket befriends Princess Leia Organa and helps the rebel alliance defend the forest moon of Endor from the attacking imperial forces.
Strictly limited, painted and ready to display, Wicket stands 4.5” tall and is in scale with all of Gentle Giant’s “animated Star Wars maquettes.” Hand numbered with matching certificate of authenticity.


Friday the 13th Jason Hockey Mask ring at $ 15.99
License: Friday the 13th

Size 10 Item No: 11801
UPC: 8-71810-00748-6

Size 12 Item No: 80011
UPC: 8-71810-00753-0

Release Date:Fall 2009

The iconic Friday the 13th Jason Voorhees hockey mask! Since 1980 Jason Voorhees and the Friday the 13th franchise have been slaying audiences worldwide.
This silver replica hockey mask ring comes in common men’s sizes 10 and 12. Made of a durable base alloy metal and finished with a high polish and custom antiqued accents.

Minimum quantity 5 per sku.


Jason statue at $145
License: Friday the 13th
Item Number: 10700
UPC: 8-71810-00495-9
Height: 7” scale
Release Date: Fall 2009

Jason Voorhees! With over 300 kills to his credit, it’s no wonder that the guy needs to sit down and take a break for a minute. Seen here in an outtake from the Freddy vs. Jason feature film; Jason sits atop his old childhood bed and reflects on…well simpler days. Note the sinister Freddy Krueger glove and trademark Fedora in the piece! A fantastic companion to Gentle Giant’s previous Nightmare on Elm St. statue.
This piece is hand painted and cast in durable a poly-stone material. Another strictly limited edition just in time for Halloween. Includes matching hand numbered certificate of authenticity.


Friday the 13th, Jason’s Machete pendant at $ 12.99
License: Friday the 13th
Item Number: 10705
UPC: 8-71810-00499-7
Height: 2”
Release Date: fall 2009

Make a statement with the Friday the 13th machete pendant. Just in time for Halloween, this 2” pendant is the perfect accessory for any horror fan. Based off the favorite weapon of slasher horror super star Jason Voorhees. Made of base metal Alloy with inscribed Friday the 13th logo on one side.


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Top Cow Releases Details for Art of Top Cow Hard Cover


THE BEST OF MARC SILVESTRI AND THE TOP COW PIT

THE ART OF TOP COW


Top Cow Productions, Inc. proudly announced today that they will release The Art of Top Cow, a 320 page hard cover coffee table book.


Scheduled to be released in July 2009, The Art of Top Cow celebrates the artwork of Top Cow CEO and founder Marc Silvestri as well as alumni of the famous Top Cow Artist Pit. This definitive art collection chronicles the visual impact that Marc Silvestris artwork and his personal training of the in-house artists of Top Cow had on the face of comic art.

The Art of Top Cow reproduces the best artwork from 16 years of Top Cows publishing legacy, featuring fan-favorite properties such as The Darkness, Witchblade, and Cyberforce. Famous alumni of the Top Cow Pit included in The Art of Top Cow are artists Michael Turner, Dave Finch, Joe Benitez, Eric Basaldua, Dale Keown, Stjepan Sejic, and many, many more.

Never-before-seen photographs and behind-the-scenes stories compliment the artwork in The Art of Top Cow, illustrating the rise of Top Cows place in the comic market.

Marc Silvestri is one of the greats among comic artists and this volume will showcase that, but the true impact Marc has had on the comic industry is in the legacy of artists he has trained, commented Filip Sablik, Top Cow Publisher, You only need to look at top projects in the industry to see alumni like Finch, Benitez, Turner, Tan, Manapul, Choi, and many, many more.

The Art of Top Cow hard cover is presented in an oversized 10 x 12 hard cover with a two-sided dust jacket that folds out into a unique poster and features a new cover collaboration between Silvestri and long time colorist & painter Steve Firchow.

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1st Look - Diamond Select - Wolverine vs Sabertooth



Diamond Select has released their 1st look at the upcomming Marvel Select Wolverine vs Sabertooth figures


Here is the final paint on the Marvel Select Wolverine vs Sabretooth figures. It seems like this project was in development forever, but it was well worth the wait.

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Marvel Comics Creators Come to Baltimore!


2010 Dates Announced!


The Baltimore Comic-Con is proud to announce that top creators of today's Marvel Universe will find themselves in Baltimore this October 10th and 11th as guests of the Baltimore Comic-Con.


Jason Aaron (Wolverine), Brian Michael Bendis (Avengers), Frank Cho (Ultimates 4), David Finch (Ultimatum), Matt Fraction (Uncanny X-Men), and Barry Kitson (Amazing Spider-Man) will all convene to help celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Baltimore Comic-Con.

"This modern day Marvel bullpen, the writers and artists of today's Marvel Comics, will really help to make this year a great show. This will be the first time that Jason Aaron and Matt Fraction have joined us, and a great second year for Brian Michael Bendis. Brian made a special effort to speak with all of his fans last year, and was a guest that many of our fans requested come back," said Marc Nathan, promoter of the Baltimore Comic-Con. "We missed David Finch in 2008 due to the birth of his lovely daughter, and it is great to have him back. And of course, we are thrilled to welcome perennial fan favorites Frank Cho and Barry Kitson back to the halls of the Baltimore Convention Center."

As we continue to get ready for the show on October 10-11, 2009, we would also like to announce the Baltimore Comic-Con's 2010 dates: August 27-28, 2010. "We have spent 10 years putting on great comic book-centric shows, and I am proud to start on a second great decade. The fans come to our shows to meet and greet with their favorite artists and writers, and we plan to continue that tradition well into the future," remarked Nathan. "While it may be early for some, we want our partners, guests, exhibitors, and fans to know our plans so that they join us in 2010."

In coming weeks, look for more announcements from the Baltimore Comic-Con. We are looking forward to highlighting our guests, the Harvey Awards, industry exclusives, and programming. The latest developments can always be found at our
website, Facebook, MySpace, and ComicSpace pages.

This year's Baltimore Comic-Con will be held October 10-11, 2009. Convention hours are Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. The ceremony and banquet for the Harvey Awards will be held Saturday night, October 10th.


About The Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 10th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. With a guest list unequaled in the industry, the Baltimore Comic-Con will be held Oct 10-11, 2009. For more information, please visit
www.baltimorecomiccon.com.

About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry's oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 20 years, the last 4 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit
www.harveyawards.org
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CaptainAmerica #600 Changes Everything!


It’s the historic Captain America issue you’ve been waiting for as Eisner-winning writer Ed Brubaker teams up with a group of red hot artists like Butch Guice, Steve Epting, and many more to bring you the extra-sized Captain America #600!


It’s the anniversary of the day Captain America died, as the Marvel Universe reflects—and the next jaw dropping chapter in the Captain America mythos begins! Plus, writers Mark Waid and Roger Stern join Brubaker to bring you over 60 pages of all new stories, plus select reprints featuring the work of Stan Lee and a Captain America cover gallery! And just who is the girl without a world? What’s her connection to Captain America? With covers by superstars Alex Ross and Steve Epting, no Captain America fan can miss this issue!

Brubaker’s run on Captain America has fans and critics alike wanting more!

“To call Ed Brubaker's Captain America one of the most consistently excellent runs to come along in years would be a bit of an understatement.” – Dan Phillips, IGN.com

“I'm here to tell you this simple truth: Captain America under Ed Brubaker is about quality storytelling, period.” – Paul Brian McCoy, Comicsbulletin.com

“…there’s nothing more than pleases me in this gig than having the chance to rave about a great comic, particularly one that’s been so good for nearly four years straight.” – Chad Nevett, ComicBookResources.com

Wondering what’s in store for Bucky Barnes and crew? Find out in Captain America #600!

CAPTAIN AMERICA #600 (APR090492)
Written by ED BRUBAKER with MARK WAID, ROGER STERN & STAN LEE
Pencils by BUTCH GUICE, LUKE ROSS, DALE EAGLESHAM, AL AVISION, HOWARD CHAYKIN, DAVID AJA, RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE & KALMAN ANDRASOFSZKY
Cover by STEVE EPTING
50/50 Cover by ALEX ROSS
Rated T+ …$4.99
FOC—5/28/09, On-Sale—6/17/09




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Marvel Comics On-Sale 05/28/09


Hey there True Believers, here’s your official list of comic books, collections and posters arriving in comic stores on THURSDAY May 28th, 2009.


For more information on any of these titles, and on upcoming mighty Marvel releases, please visit http://www.marvel.com/catalog/?date=2009-05-28 or contact your local comic book retailer at 1-888-comicbook. Stay tuned each week for a brand new list of Marvel releases so that you’ll never miss your favorite heroes in action!

Comics On-Sale:
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #595 (DR)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 595 GRANOV VARIANT (DR)
AVENGERS/INVADERS #11
AVENGERS/INVADERS #11 ALBERTI VARIANT
AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #24 (DR)
DARK REIGN: ELEKTRA #3 (DR)
DARK REIGN: THE HOOD #1
ENDER'S SHADOW: BATTLE SCHOOL #5
GHOST RIDER #35
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #14 (WOK)
IMMORTAL IRON FIST #26
INCREDIBLE HERCULES #129
LORDS OF AVALON: KNIGHT OF DARKNESS #6
MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #48
MARVEL APES: GRUNT LINE SPECIAL
MARVEL PREVIEWS #70
MOON KNIGHT #30
MS. MARVEL #39 (DR)
NEW AVENGERS #53 (DR)
NEW AVENGERS 53 BACHALO VARIANT (DR)
NOVA #25
RUNAWAYS #10
SECRET INVASION CHRONICLES #3
SPIDER-MAN MAGAZINE #6
SPIDER-MAN: THE SHORT HALLOWEEN ONE-SHOT
SQUADRON SUPREME #11
THE STAND: AMERICAN NIGHTMARES #3
THE STAND: AMERICAN NIGHTMARES #3 PERKINS VARIANT
THE STAND: AMERICAN NIGHTMARES #3 SKETCH VARIANT
THOR #601 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
ULTIMATE WOLVERINE VS. HULK #6
WAR MACHINE #6
WOLVERINE #72
WOLVERINE FIRST CLASS #15
WOLVERINE ORIGINS #36 (DR)
X-FORCE #14 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
X-FORCE #15 (MW)
X-FORCE #15 CRAIN VARIANT (MW)
X-MEN LEGACY #224
X-MEN: FUTURE HISTORY - THE MESSIAH WAR SOURCEBOOK

Collections On-Sale:
DAREDEVIL BY ED BRUBAKER & MICHAEL LARK OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC
DEAD OF NIGHT: DEVIL-SLAYER TPB
ESSENTIAL X-MEN VOL. 9 TPB
GHOST RIDER: DANNY KETCH - ADDICT TPB
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2: WAR OF KINGS BOOK 1 PREMIERE HC
INCREDIBLE HERCULES: LOVE AND WAR TPB
MARVEL ADVENTURES THOR FEATURING CAPTAIN AMERICA, DR. STRANGE & ANT-MAN DIGEST
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: ATLAS ERA JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY VOL. 2 HC
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: ATLAS ERA JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY VOL. 2 HC (VARIANT)
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL. 2 TPB
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL. 2 TPB VARIANT (DM ONLY)
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AVENGERS VOL. 9 HC
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AVENGERS VOL. 9 HC (VARIANT)
OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE A TO Z VOL. 8 PREMIERE HC
PUNISHER MAX VOL. 5 HC
SPIDER-MAN NOIR PREMIERE HC
X-FORCE VOL. 2: OLD GHOSTS PREMIERE HC
X-MEN: INFERNO HC
X-MEN: MAGNETO TESTAMENT PREMIERE HC
X-MEN: WORLDS APART HC

*DR= Dark Reign tie-in
*MW= Messiah War tie-in
*WOK= War of Kings tie-in



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Monday, May 25, 2009

Hot Toys - Bio Hazard 5 -12 inches high Albert Wesker collectible figure (Midnight ver.)-


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Hot Toys - VGM08 - Bio Hazard 5
- 12 inches high Albert Wesker collectible figure (Midnight ver.)
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Hot Toys is proud to present another new character in our Video Game Masterpiece Series: Bio Hazard 5 – Albert Wesker.

This approximate 30 cm tall fully poseable collectible figure comes with:

Hot Toys 1/6th scale TrueType body with over 36 points of articulation
His signature black outfit in Bio Hazard 5 game- trench coat, zip-up top, pants and boots
Battery-operated illuminated red eyes ( button cell batteries included)

Weapons include:
  • Knife
  • Handgun / Samurai Edge
  • Machine-Gun / H&K MP5
  • Shotgun / Hydra
  • Magnum / L. Hawk
  • Magnum / S&W M500
  • Laser / Laser Targeting Device Shango

Accessories:
  • Shoulder Holster
  • Smart Phone
  • Sunglasses
  • Watch
  • Two Sets of Interchangeable Hands
  • 12-inch figure stand with the Bio Hazard 5 logo and Albert Wesker nameplate

Release date: Q3, 2009

Artist info:
Head Sculpt by Kim Jung Mi
Head Art Directed by Yulli
Head Paint by JC.Hong

© Capcom Co., Ltd. 2009 All Rights Reserved.









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Sunday, May 24, 2009

I.M.O. EXTRA Review: Doctor Who: The Time Machination (IDW Publishing) By Eddie R


A Timey Wimey Adventure.

I must confess. I am a Whovian.

Now I know the majority of you out there just did a collective “HUH?”, but let me explain. Whovian is the name given to the fans of the British cult Sci-Fi series Doctor Who. And from where I come, Dr. Who is very big. It ranks right up there with other well known American Sci- Fi series, and rightfully so. Some say it is one the best written shows of this genre for the small screen in ages, and I tend to agree. So it was only natural for this to translate over to comic books. And I couldn’t be happier.



Doctor Who: The Time Machination is a one shot adventure, set within the adventures of the 10th Doctor. The Actor playing this incarnation of the Time Lord, David Tennant, is leaving the TV series after a successful 4 year run, and this has left fans with a void, wanting more adventures of this version of the Doctor. I am glad to say that this book does not disappoint. This is also the perfect lead into the upcoming Doctor Who monthly title starring the 10th Doctor, by IDW Publishing.

This story opens in London, 1889. With the TARDIS seemingly running out of fuel, The Doctor makes an emergency landing in Victorian England, and enlists the aid of a man who will sometime, in the near future, write one of the most famous Science Fiction novels in the English Language. This man, Herbert George Wells, has had a previous adventure with the Doctor some years before, and the Doctor knows he can trust him with his secret. Soon, Mr. Wells enlists the aid of a man he met recently at a local gentlemen’s club, a sort of Physicist, who seems wise beyond his years. Together, the Physicist and the Doctor try to find a way to refuel the TARDIS without moving it. For you see, a certain group is on the hunt for our beloved Doctor, and he must keep a very low profile. The group is known as the Institute, but fans of the show would know them better as Torchwood.

As we follow the Doctor through this adventure, we find that things do not appear as they seem on many levels. What seems to be a set up turns out to be just a temporal causality loop, set into motion by the Doctor himself. The Doctor is aware he is being misled by someone, who wishes to seek revenge on him for events yet to take place. But the question is, who is just hunting Who?

Once the issue has been resolved and the events of the causality loop have been fulfilled, the Doctor returns to the TARDIS and prepares to depart. He tells his friend Mr. Wells he should write those novels he has always been thinking about. After another chance encounter, which will have a lot of Whovians grinning from ear to ear, Mr. Wells finally agrees to do so, in honour of the Doctor and his travels.

Now, if you excuse me, I have to go watch the 2002 movie version of The Time Machine, by H.G. Wells to see how all this turns out.

8/10

Eddie R
Review Editor
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Friday, May 22, 2009

IDW Continues NYTimes Best Seller List Streak



Capping off another great week, IDW maintained two spots on The New York Times Best Seller List for the second week running.


Star Trek: Countdown easily earned a spot on the list for the fifth week straight. Offering important insight into the new Star Trek film's villian, Countdown is a must-read even if you've already seen the movie.

As Terminator fans headed out to see the new movie, they stopped by their local comic store and put Terminator: Salvation on the Best Seller list for the second week in a row.

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Terminator game now available on iTunes!


IT'S LIVE!
THE TERMINATOR GAME LANDS IN THE ITUNES APP STORE.



Dark Horse Comics and Big Head Games are delighted to say The Terminator is live. As announced on May 14th The Terminator is an officially licensed, all action two part shooter, based on the ground breaking original movie now celebrating it’s 25th anniversary. Once again it’s man versus the machine.

The Terminator for iPhone and iPod Touch is currently available for $.99 for the next 72 hours only. After that, the price will return to $3.99

App Store link:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=316085211&mt=8

YouTube link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxiXTyat9NA
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JOSH MEDORS BENEFIT AUCTION GOES LIVE ON EBAY!


The benefit auctions for artist Josh Medors are now live and on Ebay!


Starting at 9am PST, a new auction will list every minute until they are all up. They will all start at $9.99 or less starting bids, and almost all without reserves.

You can see them all as they list at:

http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/madman1138

Contributing artists include Frank Frazetta, Nat Jones, Tim Seeley, Mike Allred, Josh Medors (of course), Ben Templesmith, Steve Kurth, Nick Bradshaw, Mark Kidwell, Andrew Mangum, Ryan Winn, Richard Moore, Randy Kintz, Ken Haeser, Buz Hassen, Colleen Doran, Phil Hester, John Stinsman, Russ Maheras, Matt Martin, Rob Doria, and many more.

Because of the collectors who donated art, we also have great pieces by artists who weren't able to contribute themselves, like Dave Finch, Tyler Kirkham, Khoi Pham, Jason Howard, John Romita Jr, Ethan Van Sciver,Georges Jeanty, Scott Clark, Steve McNiven, and so many more! Plus, there was a huge number of largely unknown and/or amateur artists who donated some great work, so there should be great art for every price range! And with how much we'll be listing, you may get an unheard of deal on some of these goodies, on top of helping a good cause.

Please take a look at the auctions on Ebay running all this week, and maybe throw down a bid or two. The cause is noble, the art and selection is great, and together we can make a difference!
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Halloween & Mezco


MEZCO TO MAKE COLLECTIBLES FOR ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN 2


Mezco Toyz is thrilled to announce they have acquired the licensing rights to Halloween 2, to be released in August 2009, and directed by Rob Zombie. Mezco will be producing action figures, and Living Dead Dolls for this popular horror franchise.
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Trapp's Rap - Watchmen: Tales of the Black Freighter

This film really did not meet my expectations. I rented through Netflix thinking this short animated film would be very well done and innovative. I had heard some really good comments about TOTBF and was very interested in seeing what everyone liked about it.



Tales of the Black Freighter come from the pages of Watchmen. It is a pirate comic, about a man who is washed up on a desert Island after being attacked by pirates aboard the Black Freighter. All the men on his ship died and the bodies all washed up on land along with him. Convinced that the black Freighter was on it's way to his homeland to kill everyone he loves, he becomes determined to get off the island to warn his people. Discovering he has no means of sailing, he creates a raft built out of nothing but the bodies of his dead comrades. The bodies had become filled with gas so they became natural floatation devises. While at sea he meets many disasters and succumbs to drinking sea water and eating live seagulls in order to survive. While at sea, floating on a raft of corpses, he becomes slightly insane due to being alone and his obsession to getting home in time. The result of this most horrifying event is bloodshed and a twist that will cause you to be disgusted at the how disturbing and gross this story is. (but you'll have to watch it to fins out the ending.)

There really are some things that need to be left off screen and kept in the pages of books. I am really glad that the pirate comic part of Watchmen was left out of the film because I'm not sure hot well it translates to the big screen.

I absolutely love the pirate comic part of the Watchmen Graphic novel. It's exceptionally well written and one of Alan Moore's most poetic pieces of writing. After seeing TOTBF as an animated short film, I can understand Alan Moore's frustrations with making Watchmen into a movie. There are parts of it that are not meant to be WATCHED.

Even with the fact that this film is only a half and hour long, I would only recommend this to people who have an interest in seeing how the pirate comic plays out in animated form. And I would only recommend it to people who do not have weak constitutions. It is the bloodiest, grossest, and most disturbing animated short film I have ever seen. The animators do not hold back at making this film EXACTLY what Alan Moore intended it to be. You can tell this before popping the DVD in the player, seeing as how on the back of the DVD box you will find an "R" rating. It is a constant wave of bodies being ripped in half by sharks, heads being broken off due to decaying, blood splattering this way and that, eye balls being plucked out by seagulls, and blood being spilled due to insanity. And even though the script is without a doubt one of the more poetic I've read in the graphic novel genre, This is not a film for people who can't handle violence at it's worst.

Now if you are interested in seeing parts the film Watchmen that were cut out, there is a really interesting special feature...and interview with Hollis Mason, the original Nite Owl. The graphic novels has many excerpts of Hollis Masons autobiography "Under the Hood" which is about his life as a super hero, why he did it, and what it was like for him. In this mock interview, they take what was in the autobiography and actually turn it into a live interview from a TV news show. It was quite interesting and neat to see how this was done. However, it was all cut out of the Watchmen film due to time constraints.
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Hot Toys - VGM series - BioHazard 5 - 12" Albert Wesker collectible figure


Here's a teaser image from Hot Toys



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