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July 15th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
IDW Publishing is teaming up with writers Zane and Brea Grant (We Will Bury You, Suicide Girls) and artist EricJ (Rex Mundi, Fly) for their new creator-owned miniseries LET’S PLAY GOD! When a mysterious killer begins targeting members of a fierce all-girl punk rock band, our hero Mel must face a dark, dangerous world of blood and evil to find the killer and save her own life! “It’s like Girl with the Dragon Tattoo in the Pacific Northwest… but cooler,” Brea Grant said. In the style of Italian slasher psycho-horror, LET’S PLAY GOD combines a punk spirit and kinetic art with a chilling storyline, promising a truly unique four-issue miniseries. After witnessing a murder, Mel finds her and her bandmates have now become targets of the killer. With the list of suspects growing and trust among friends eroding, Mel must find the killer before it’s too late for all of them. This descent into an imaginative world of darkness is sure to delight fans of horror, music, and unbridled adventure. Continue reading ‘‘Play God’ with IDW this October!’
July 15th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Good Charlotte guitarist Billy Martin can now add another accomplishment to his already impressive résumé. A graphic artist, clothing designer and guitarist, Martin will now turn his considerable talents to comics. IDW Publishing is proud to announce VITRIOL THE HUNTER, an all-new comic book series co-written by Martin and Brent Allen, featuring interior art by Martin. “This book has travelled everywhere I have on tour over the last few years,” Martin said. “I’ve had a light table and art supplies set up on countless busses and hotel rooms across the world.” Scheduled to launch in early 2013, VITRIOL THE HUNTER is co-created by Martin and Allen, and draws on the folklore and old monster myths prevalent in today’s society, twisting them into a macabre-style story reminiscent of classic horror movies crossed with futuristic fantasy. A self-proclaimed vigilante, Vitriol embarks on a mission to protect his homeland from the malicious monsters that have overtaken it, led by a brutal tyrant vampire. Continue reading ‘Good Charlotte Guitarist Sinks Teeth Into The Comics World’
July 15th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
The Walking Dead has become a very big deal at Comic Con over the last couple of years. While the comic has been very successful, which is great for the readers and all involved, such as creator Robert Kirkman, the TV series has become a runaway success, consistently breaking ratings records for cable series. It is a huge win for AMC to have it air on their network and naturally, thousands of fans at Comic Con were excited to see whatever was in store for them at The Walking Dead Panel. Unfortunately, this panel was so incredibly packed that I was not able to make it in, but the brand new Season 3 trailer did make its debut. Continue on to see the new trailer and other glimpses of the upcoming and very anticipated season. Continue reading ‘Comic Con 2012: The Walking Dead’
July 14th, 2012 by Gregg Senko
The third title in Valiant’s comeback has been out less than a week, but Bloodshot is already making some waves with its explosive entry back into the comic book fray. But has the new first issue of this gun-toting title lived up to the hype, or is it just a bunch of overly spoken potential of anticipation and not so much the book’s content? Let me put it this way…
Continue reading ‘‘Bloodshot’ Arrives with Explosive Fervor (Issue #1 Reviewed)’
July 14th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
Friday at San Diego Comic Con, within the Hilton’s Indigo Ballroom, Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim had a block of its biggest shows all present panels at Comic Con, including a look at their newest series, the animated TV adaptation of Black Dynamite. I was only able to see the first three Adult Swim panels, which included The Venture Brothers, NTSF:SD:SUV, and Children’s Hospital, but each one was a very entertaining experience. The creators and various cast members were present for each panel and brand new footage, or in the case of the two live-action shows, whole episodes were presented during them. Continue on to learn more about the exciting and hilarious new seasons for each of these shows. Continue reading ‘Comic Con 2012: Adult Swim – The Venture Brothers, NTSF:SD:SUV, And Children’s Hospital’
July 14th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
I was very happy to be able to catch the panel for Spartacus at this year’s Comic Con. Why So Blu has remained a fan of the breakout series since it first began, and while it will always be hard for everyone to get over the loss of its original star, Andy Whitfield, the show has continued on in providing a very entertaining series that manages to stylized ballets of blood and sexuality, while also delivering on interesting dramatic arcs for the various characters on the show. The latest season, titled Spartacus: War of the Damned, is not due to come out until January 2013, but the panel did have plenty to talk about, with a number of surprise guests and the reveal of the first teaser trailer. Continue on to learn more. Continue reading ‘Comic Con 2012: Spartacus: War Of The Damned’
July 14th, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
There aren’t too many television shows that can draw an audience of screaming 7,000 fans to Comic-con to celebrate its tenth anniversary and if there are any, they were most likely created by Joss Whedon. Before becoming the celebrated director of the world’s third biggest hit, The Avengers, Whedon specialized in making awesome television shows that were never given the respect they deserved. First it was “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, then “Angel”, and then most importantly in my book, “Firefly”. Fox’s mishandling of this show is legendary and even when it was still on the air, it was hard to find thanks to it being moved too much and even the pilot for the show didn’t start the show. For a show that had everything against it, “Firefly” still managed to win fans with its fantastic characters, thrilling action, and fantastic humor. That audience grew even larger once the show was released on DVD and Blu-ray which allowed new fans to discover the show that had only been allowed to run thirteen episodes before being canceled. This year’s big event was “Firefly’s” tenth anniversary reunion which served as a touching reunion and tribute as well as vindication for Whedon that the show truly mattered then and now. Continue reading ‘Comic-Con 2012: Firefly 10th Anniversary Reunion Panel & Press Conference’
July 14th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Home is where the horror is in the terrifying fan-favorite PET SEMATARY, rising up on Blu-ray for the first time on October 2, 2012 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. Written for the screen by internationally renowned author Stephen King and based on his sensational book, PET SEMATARY tells the story of Louis and Rachel Creed and their two children, an average family who move into an idyllic home in the countryside to begin what promises to be a perfect new life. Unfortunately, their dream home sits next to a pet cemetery with a horrible and dark secret. When a family tragedy causes Louis to become unhinged with grief, he pays a visit to the cemetery and unleashes an unspeakable evil on the world. Arriving just in time for Halloween, the suspenseful and terrifying PET SEMATARY is an ideal addition to every horror collection. The PET SEMATARY Blu-ray includes commentary by director Mary Lambert, a guided tour of the frightening locations led by author Stephen King along with an exploration of the origins of the novel, an introduction to the cast and characters, and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film. Continue reading ‘‘Pet Sematary’ rises on Blu-ray October 2nd’
July 13th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
IDW Publishing and Hasbro are thrilled to announce the launch of two new comic book series: TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON and TRANSFORMERS PRIME – RAGE OF THE DINOBOTS. Together, these link the planet-shattering events of the Fall of Cyberton videogame (awarded E3’s Best of Show by Game Informer) with the ongoing story of the Emmy award winning TRANSFORMERS PRIME animated series produced by Hasbro Studios and currently airing on The Hub TV network! Check out the rest of the press release below. Continue reading ‘Comic-Con 2012: IDW Announces New ‘Transformers’ Digital Comic and Miniseries’
July 13th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
The third part of Walt Disney Studio’s Hall H presentation on Thursday at San Diego Comic Con was for their upcoming animated feature Wreck-It Ralph, which looks to be a whole lot of fun. Honestly, I have been anticipating this film, since I first heard about it back at the Disney D23 Expo last September, so having seen earlier animatics of this film all the way to now, where so much of it has been fully realized, I cannot wait to see the final product. The story seems to be literally catering to me and a whole world of people who grew up with video games of all types and it only helps that the script seems to be very clever and funny. Continue on to view the trailer and to see a new image that debuted for the sake of Comic Con. Continue reading ‘Comic Con 2012: Wreck-It Ralph’
July 13th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
Frankenweenie continues to be a a film I look forward to. I love the fact that Tim Burton has revisited an idea he first made into a live-action short, but has now turned into a feature-length, stop-motion animated film (not to mention in both Black & White and in 3D). It features a large voice cast that mainly consists of actors and actresses that Burton has worked with many times before, but also seems to have a script that is quite funny in a very humorously dark, but campy sort of way. Not a whole lot of new information was given in regards to this feature, but the new trailer, which debuted exclusively at Comic Con can be found, were you to continue on. Continue reading ‘Comic Con 2012: Frankenweenie Homage Trailer’
July 13th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
Thursday in Hall H of Comic Con was packed already, due to the presence of Twilight fans, as per usual these days, but that did not mean there was not plenty more to see, which included the first look at the newest film from one of my favorite directors, Sam Raimi (The Evil Dead trilogy, The Spider-Man trilogy). I have other posts to get to, in order to properly go over all that was seen during my time in Hall H on Thursday, but why not start off with the trailer debut of Raimi’s latest feature, Oz The Great and Powerful. This is a Disney film set to provide a new point of view regarding the world seen in The Wizard of Oz and written about by its originator, Frank Baum. Fittingly from the producer of Alice in Wonderland, the film is a fantastical adventure, which looks like it could be a fun and unique experience. Continue on to watch the brand new trailer, which debuted at Comic Con, as well as get a look at the film’s poster. Continue reading ‘Comic Con 2012: Oz The Great And Powerful Trailer Debut’
July 13th, 2012 by David Freedman
GREG IS MADE AS HELL AT 3-D AND IS NOT GONNA TAKE IT ANYMORE!
Continue reading ‘Greg’s 3-D RANT – Just Seen It’
July 12th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
The arrival of a new Ice Age film is not something that initially thrilled me. I enjoyed the first film in the series, but was let down by the sequel, which led to me not even bothering with the third entry in the franchise. Still, given the opportunity to see this latest entry, ‘Continental Drift’, I guess I just felt like taking a break after seeing the angst-filled Amazing Spider-Man and the brutal Savages, and settling in for something a little more light-hearted, before seeing the fire rise in just over a week’s time. Fortunately, I found this latest Ice Age film to be quite enjoyable. While it may be missing a major element that made me enjoy the first film so much, I was still pleased with a good amount of the humor and vocal performances, animation quality (particularly the action sequences), and of course Scrat. Continue reading ‘‘Ice Age’ 4: Journey Through The Mists’
July 12th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
Capcom USA, Inc. and Assassin’s Fist Limited have signed an agreement to produce a live-action series based on Capcom’s successful ‘Street Fighter’ game franchise. To be called ‘Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist’, this thrilling, multi layered series will take the audience back to the formative years of the iconic characters, Ryu and Ken, as they live a traditional warrior’s life in secluded Japan. The boys are, unknowingly, the last practitioners of the ancient fighting style known as ‘Ansatsuken’ (Assassin’s Fist). The series follows them as they learn about the mysterious past of their Master, Gouken, and the tragic and dark legacy of the Ansatsuken style. Can their destiny be changed…or will history repeat itself? Continue reading ‘Comic-Con 2012: ‘Street Fighter’ Live-Action Series Announced’
July 12th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
MTV announced to a packed room of fans at
Comic-Con today the pick-up of a third season of its hit drama series
Teen Wolf. Season three will feature 24 episodes, double the number of its first and second seasons, and will shoot in Los Angeles. This unprecedented pick-up marks the first time an MTV primetime scripted series has been renewed for a third season and the largest episode order in the scripted category to date. Check out the rest of the press release below.
Continue reading ‘Comic-Con 2012: MTV Howls Over Renewing “Teen Wolf”’
July 12th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
The world’s greatest archeologist and adventurer Dr. Henry “Indiana” Jones’ fears came true at Comic-Con 2012 in San Diego, as throngs of live snakes greeted fans of the iconic franchise. Attendees at the Lucasfilm booth were given the opportunity to pose for photos in front of a pit of live, slithering snakes within a re-creation of the famous “Well of Souls” scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark. All of this was to celebrate the upcoming September 18th release of Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures on Blu-ray. Check out the interactive snake pit and the rest of the press release below. Continue reading ‘Comic-Con 2012: Live Snake Pit Greets Indiana Jones Blu-ray Fans’
July 12th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
Today Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment released new screenshots from Injustice: Gods Among Us revealing two new characters that will appear in the game – Cyborg and Nightwing. San Diego Comic-Con attendees can get their chance to play the game at DC Entertainment’s booth, #1915. Injustice: Gods Among Us is an all-new game in development by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, creators of the definitive fighting game franchise Mortal Kombat. The game is scheduled for release in 2013 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and the Wii U system from Nintendo. Continue reading ‘Comic-Con 2012: Injustice: Gods Among Us’
