One of the biggest blockbusters of this summer is World War Z
, based on the Max Brooks novel. The motion picture adaptation of World War Z stars Brad Pitt. This action/horror flick depicts the end of the world at the rotting hands of the undead. Prior to the film being released the zombie designs were kept under wraps but now with The Art of the Film World War Z (Titan Books) you can see just how the zombies in this movie evolved. Continue reading
Hard Copy: The Art of the Film: World War Z Review
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Vids: Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox Review
Time is a tapestry, pull one thread and everything becomes u
nraveled. This is the underlining theme in DC Animation’s newest offering, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, where we see a world turned upside down. This time it is the Flash is front and center. It is nice to see a story where Superman or Batman aren’t the main characters for a change. Continue reading
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Transmissions: Helix is Coming To SYFY
Syfy’s newest original scripted series Helix from Sony Pi
ctures Television began production this past weekend in Montreal, Canada. The 13-episode drama is executive produced by Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica, Outlander), Steven Maeda (Lost, The X-Files) who is also showrunner, and Lynda Obst (Sleepless in Seattle, Contact). Cameron Porsandeh, who wrote the pilot, will serve as a Co-Executive Producer. Continue reading
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Hard Copy: The Companions by R.A. Salvatore…an Early Review
“This latest installment in New York Times best-selling autho
r R.A. Salvatore’s beloved fantasy saga, The Companions moves Salvatore’s signature hero Drizzt into a new era of the Forgotten Realms. As Drizzt’s fate hangs in the balance, he reflects on the lives of the trusted allies who stood by his side throughout his early life–the friends now known as the Companions of the Hall. Meanwhile, the first stirrings of the Sundering begin.”* Continue reading
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Transmissions: SCIENCE CHANNEL PREMIERES NEW SERIES “THE UNEXPLAINED FILES”
From strange abductions, to mutated species, to bizarre o
ccurrences, there are some phenomena that science cannot – or will not – explain. This summer Science Channel unveils some of these shocking and mind-boggling cases from around the world in the world premiere series THE UNEXPLAINED FILES. From mysterious disappearances and UFO encounters, to unidentified fanged predators and reported curses, THE UNEXPLAINED FILES investigates actual, inexplicable occurrences that have confounded scientists and inspired legends. Science Channel invites viewers on a mystifying journey that will challenge disbelief with THE UNEXPLAINED FILES premiering on Wednesday, August 28 at 9PM ET/PT. Continue reading
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Hard Copy: The Godborn by Paul S. Kemp…and Early Review
“In the 2nd book of the multi-author Sundering series la
unched by New York Times best-selling author R.A. Salvatore, the shadow legacy of Erevis Cale lives on even as his old foe Mephistopheles seeks to stamp it out at any cost. Cale’s son Vasen—unmoored in time by the god Mask—has thus far been shielded from the archdevil’s dark schemes, alone among the servants of the Lord of Light who have raised him since birth.” Continue reading
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Vids: René Clément’s THE DAMNED Arrives Re-Mastered on Blu-ray and DVD 8/13
Set in the closing days of World War II, THE DAMNED is a grit
ty mix of film noir and suspense about Nazis fleeing for South America in a submarine. This rediscovered masterpiece by director René Clément (Forbidden Games, Purple Noon) has been re-mastered and is available for the first time on Blu-ray and DVD. Continue reading
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Equipment: New Photos of Marvel Select’s The Wolverine Action Figure Revealed!
Last weekend, The Wolverine slashed its way into movie theaters, tellin
g the next chapter in the life of the nigh-immortal mutant named Logan. While the Marvel Select action figure based on the film won’t be out until September, it recently made an appearance at Comic-Con International, and Diamond Select has taken some shots of the figure in action! Continue reading
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Equipment: Diamond Select Products Hitting Shelves in August with a Little Something for Everyone
It’s that time of the month again, when the newest Previews cata
log arrives from Diamond Comic Distributors! It’s a big month for Diamond Select Toys, as they have seven separate items listed for pre-ordering, including bottle openers, artwork, Minimates, electronic vehicles and more from Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, The Walking Dead and Knight Rider! Check out what you can pre-order now below, and find your nearest comic shop at comicshoplocator.com! Continue reading
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Equipment: Hasbro Reveals New Star Wars Black Figures at Star Wars Celebration Europe
This weekend at Star Wars Celebration Europe 2 in German
y, Hasbro revealed exciting new additions to the hot new Star Wars Black Series line of toys. This new line as been generating a lot of buzz and fans can’t wait to get their hands on them. Check out what’s new below. Continue reading
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