Thursday, December 3, 2009

Movie News: Images From HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS - PART 1


Warner Brothers Pictures has released images from
HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS - PART 1, which will be in theaters on November 19.



(L-r) DANIEL RADCLIFFE as Harry Potter, RUPERT GRINT as Ron Weasley and EMMA WATSON as Hermione Granger in Warner Bros. Pictures’ fantasy adventure “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1.”
Photo by Jaap Buitendijk
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Movie News: Images From JONAH HEX


Warner Brothers Pictures has released images from JONAH HEX, which will be in theaters on June 18.


JOSH BROLIN stars as Jonah Hex in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary
Pictures’ action thriller “Jonah Hex.”
Photo by Frank Ockenfels
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Movie News: Images From A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET


Warner Brothers Pictures has released images from A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, which will be in theaters on April 30.


JACKIE EARLE HALEY as Freddy Krueger in New Line Cinema’s horror film
“A Nightmare On Elm Street,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.
Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures
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Movie News: Images From THE BOOK OF ELI


Warner Brothers Pictures has released images from THE BOOK OF ELI, which will be in theaters on January 15.


DENZEL WASHINGTON as Eli in Alcon Entertainment’s action adventure film
“The Book Of Eli,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.
Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures


DENZEL WASHINGTON as Eli in Alcon Entertainment’s action adventure film
“The Book Of Eli,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.
Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures
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Movie News: Images From The Losers


Warner Brothers Pictures has released images from The Losers, which will be in theaters on April 9.


(L-r) ZOE SALDANA as Aisha, CHRIS EVANS as Jensen, JEFFREY DEAN
MORGAN as Clay, COLUMBUS SHORT as Pooch, IDRIS ELBA as Roque and
OSCAR JAENADA as Cougar in Dark Castle Entertainment’s action thriller
“The Losers,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.
Photo by John Bramley


ZOE SALDANA as Aisha in Dark Castle Entertainment’s action thriller “The
Losers,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.
Photo by John Bramley
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Movie News: Images From Clash Of The Titans


Warner Brothers Pictures has released images from Clash of The Titans, which will be in theaters on March 26.


SAM WORTHINGTON as Perseus from Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary
Pictures’ action fantasy “Clash of the Titans.” distributed by Warner Bros.
Pictures.
Photo by Jay Maidment


SAM WORTHINGTON as Perseus from Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary
Pictures’ action fantasy “Clash of the Titans,” distributed by Warner Bros.
Pictures.
Photo by Jay Maidment
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Comic Review: The Unknown HC (Boom Studios)



I was excited to read this because I had heard good things about this series. Plus, Mark Waid is partially responsible for my return to reading comics. When I read Kingdom Come at my now husband’s behest, I remembered what I loved about comics as a kid, and thus began collecting and reading again immediately. So this review is possible because of Mark Waid. It’s only fitting that I review his book in return.



If you’re a fan of comics, you know that Mark Waid has done it all. He introduced the Speed Force and brought Wally West to the forefront. He worked on projects all around the DCU. He’s spent time in the Marvel bullpen, and he’s gained indie cred with various independent publishers. Most recently, he started working with BOOM! Studios, and this is where he’s staying. Lucky for BOOM! Studios.

The title says it all for me. I didn’t know anything about the story going in, but I was hooked from the first page. Cat Allingham seems like she would be at home in a Sin City story or as a member of the BPRD. She’s a snarky, tough girl with a sense of humor who doesn’t suffer fools gladly. Her partner Doyle keeps up with her brilliantly, no matter what challenge she throws his way. The villains are proportionately creepy, and though a little heavy-handed, they don’t come off ridiculous or like Scooby Doo villains.

The premise is fairly simple. Cat is an investigator who wants to find out what happens in the afterlife, partly because it’s her job, and partly because she has a terminal brain tumor. Waid establishes her skills as a detective early in the book, so the conclusions she comes to throughout the story are totally believable. Waid blurs the line between what Cat sees and what we are supposed to believe is real, and we can easily tell the difference.

Minck Oosterveer’s art is a great complement to the story. Oosterveer captures the darkness of the settings, from Cat’s bedroom to the dank sanitarium Cat and Doyle wind up in late in the book. The hardcover edition also includes a cover gallery that includes all of the covers from each of the four issues. My favorite was the Paul Pope cover from the first issue.

Gail Simone says it best in her introduction. The best compliment you can give a writer is to say, “I didn’t know you could do that.” I didn’t know Mark Waid could tell a story so successfully with a strong female lead and a believable supernatural premise that was at times funny, suspenseful, and left me wanting more. Luckily, The Unknown: The Devil Made Flesh is on its 2nd issue. This would be a great gift for anyone who likes a good supernatural mystery. I would recommend it to my friends who don’t read comics. This just might be the book that converts them.

Stacey Rader
Staff Reviewer
geekyvixen@gmail.com
http://geekyvixen.blogspot.com
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Comic News: JESSE BLAZE SNIDER TO WRITE NEW TOY STORY ONGOING SERIES FOR BOOM KIDS!



Why wait until next summer’s TOY STORY 3 to get your Buzz on? BOOM Kids! has your back!

With the breakout success of last Spring’s TOY STORY miniseries, BOOM Kids! announces today that as of December, TOY STORY will launch as an ongoing monthly, starting with TOY STORY #0, written by rock star Jesse Blaze Snider!

“When I first saw TOY STORY years ago, I was in love,” said Snider. “It wasn’t just the idea that every toy has a secret life, but I was fascinated with the secret lives of those toys we saw in the film. It’s always been something in the back of my mind, Woody and Buzz and even the Pizza Planet aliens waiting to come out to play again. This is a tremendous opportunity and it will not disappoint.”

Jesse Blaze Snider is well known for starring in the popular MTV show, "Rock the Cradle" where he received acclaim from fans and critics alike for his "Back-Flipping" performances on the show. Fans will also recognize Jesse as a Music Host and VJ for MTV2, Fuse and AOL's Top 11 Countdown.

When he is not writing comic books, Jesse is in the studio working on his first solo record. Growing up the son of famed rock star Dee Snider, Jesse attributes some of his greatest musical influences to watching THE MUPPET SHOW.

But Snider isn’t just a song and dance man. He’s a jack-of-all-trades with a background in comics, working on titles for both Marvel and DC, from MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS to the critically acclaimed vampire book from DC called DEAD ROMEO.

TOY STORY #0 is the tale of two Buzzes. When Andy receives another Buzz as a gift, old Buzz finds himself challenged by new Buzz! And only Woody can save the day.
The first four-issue arc is written by Jesse Blaze Snider, with interior art and covers by Nathan Watson.

TOY STORY #0 carries a Diamond Code of SEP090713.

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Comic News: Aphrodite IV Returns for More Trouble Beginning with WITCHBLADE #134



Top Cow Productions, Inc. proudly announced today that Witchblade #134 will begin a three-part story arc, guest-starring Aphrodite IV, with the first in the series hitting comic book stores January 6, 2010.

From the series’ critically acclaimed team of writer Ron Marz and artist Stjepan Sejic, Witchblade #134 finds Detective Sara Pezzini, bearer of the Witchblade, back in New York City, still struggling to come to grips with her inhuman actions during “War of the Witchblades.” Introspection, however, might just get Sara killed when she finds herself in the crosshairs of the mysterious and deadly Aphrodite IV, who is on a mission to recover a valuable piece of technology for her hidden masters.

"We got a great response to Aphrodite's appearance in Witchblade #119,” said Marz. “I've been anxious to her back into the book and back into Sara's life. The storyline that ramps up starting in issue #134 will give some real juicy hints about Aphrodite IV's origins. And, of course, we'll blow up a lot of stuff."

Aphrodite IV, a modern variation of the character originally created by David Finch, previously in Witchblade #119 and The Darkness Vol. 3 #8.

The 32-page Witchblade #134 issue will ship with two covers—one by regular series’ artist Sejic and another from digital painter Michael Ivan. The issue will carry a cover price of $2.99.

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Toy Review: DC Universe Classics Justice In The Jungle: B'Wana Beast & Animal Man



Mattel's last DC Universe Classic 2 pack will be coming out soon and we were very lucky one in advance to get a closer look at.



The Justice In The Jungle 2 pack consists of 2 animal themed DC Universe heroes, B'Wana Beast and Animal Man. Some people might find this pairing unusual, but in Animal Man series by Grant Morrison, the first story arc had Animal Man teaming-up with B'Wana Beast. So it seemed to just make sense for these 2 heroes to be in a 2 pack together.

The details are just amazing. From B'Wana's mask to Animal Man's jacket. Mattel really pulled out all the stops on these figures. And the Four Horsemen sculpts just don't get any better.

The joints are nice & tight. No lose or stuck joints here, though the necks are not ball-joints. But the neck is minor with me.

The paint jobs are really nice and clean. Mattel even made sure that the buttons on Animal Man's jacket had paint on them.

The only issue I had was with Animal Man's goggles. For some reason they seem a little lopsided. It could just be me. It's nice that you can also see Animal Man's eyes through the goggles.

Mattel has said this will be their final 2 pack. If this remains to be true, then this was one hell of a 2 pack to go out on.

Brian Isaacs
Executive Editor/Owner







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Comic News: Get Your First Look Inside SIEGE #1



Marvel is pleased to present your first look at SIEGE #1, from the chart-topping team of superstars Brian Michael Bendis and Olivier Coipel!

This is the end of the Marvel Universe as you know, but what’s the price of victory? The comic book event seven years in the making begins here as every major Marvel character gets involved in the greatest assembly of heroes and villains you’ve ever seen!

Plus, don’t miss exclusive SIEGE high quality prints available at the Marvel Print Store (http://prints.marvel.com) from superstar artists such as Marko Djurdjevic, Simone Bianchi, Billy Tan and more!

Norman Osborn’s endgame is revealed as the Marvel Universe finds itself irrevocably changed and not everyone survives! No comic book fan can afford to miss SIEGE #1!

SIEGE #1 (of 4) (NOV090419)
SIEGE #1 (of 4) DELL’OTTO VARIANT (NOV090420)
SIEGE #1 (of 4) QUESADA VARIANT (NOV090421)
SIEGE #1 (of 4) COIPEL SKETCH VARIANT (NOV090422)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL
Variant Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO
Variant Cover by JOE QUESADA
Sketch Variant by OLIVIER COIPEL
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—12/10/09, On-Sale—1/6/10

SIEGE: THE CABAL [Prologue to Siege] (OCT090467)
SIEGE: THE CABAL DAVIS VARIANT (SEP098227)
SIEGE: THE CABAL FINCH SKETCH VARIANT (SEP098228)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by MICHAEL LARK
Cover by DAVID FINCH
Variant Cover by ALAN DAVIS
Sketch Variant Cover by DAVID FINCH
Rated T+ …$3.99
ON SALE NOW!




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Comic News: Dark Tower: Battle of Jericho Hill Begins Today!



Gilead lies in ruins, the pillars of reality itself begin to crumble and only Roland Deschain can save the world in Dark Tower: The Battle of Jericho Hill #1, on-sale now!

The all-star, chart-topping creative team of Peter David, Robin Furth, Jae Lee and Richard Isanove reunite for the newest chapter in what promises to be the boldest Dark Tower graphic fiction series yet! Plus, this issue features a variant cover by superstar artist Brandon Peterson!

Plus, don’t miss Dark Tower: Treachery Premiere HC, collecting the red-hot, acclaimed limited series from Robin Furth, Peter David, Jae Lee and Richard Isanove, on sale now!

The fate of reality rests in the hands of Rolaind Deschain and his ka-tet—but can they save the day? Find out in Dark Tower: The Battle of Jericho Hill #1, on-sale now!

For more on Dark Tower, please visit StephenKing.com and Marvel.com's Dark Tower hub.

DARK TOWER: THE BATTLE OF JERICHO HILL #1 (of 5) (SEP090377)
DARK TOWER: THE BATTLE OF JERICHO HILL #1 (of 5) PETERSON VARIANT (SEP090378)
Written by PETER DAVID & ROBIN FURTH
Pencils & Cover by JAE LEE
Variant Cover by BRANDON PETERSON
Parental Advisory…$3.99
ON SALE NOW
©2009 Stephen King. All rights reserved.

DARK TOWER: TREACHERY PREMIERE HC (JAN092437)
Written by ROBIN FURTH & PETER DAVID
Penciled JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE
Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE
Parental Advisory …$24.99
ON SALE NOW!
©2009 Stephen King. All rights reserved.




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