Hard Copy: Preview of X-O MANOWAR #4—ON SALE AUGUST 29TH!

Posted on 2012/08/22 by James

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of X-O Manowar #4, from the chart-topping creative team of New York Times best-selling author Robert Venditti and Eisner Award-winning artist Cary Nord!

After years in captivity, Aric of Dacia has returned to Earth to enact his vengeance on the Roman Empire! But when the ancient warrior in control of the X-O Manowar armor discovers that more than 1,500 years has passed since his journey began, will he turn his fury on the alien empire that enslaved him or the whole of modern day civilization? Meanwhile, the secret history of The Vine’s presence on Earth is about to be revealed. Who is The Vine’s highly placed ambassador to the human race? And will he be Aric’s one ally in this strange new world – or his very first enemy? Continue reading →

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Soundwaves: Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future Original Television Series Soundtrack

Posted on 2012/08/22 by James

For the first time ever the original orchestral score to the sci-fi cult classic is available on limited edition CD exclusively through Goddard Film Group. Including an exclusive 16 page booklet with extensive liner notes featuring all-new interview material with composer Gary Guttman, creator Gary Goddard and recording sessions producer Ted King. The booklet also includes photos and never before seen concept art from the series. Continue reading →

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Hard Copy: The Art of Prometheus

Posted on 2012/08/22 by James

Of all the highly anticipated films of the summer of 2012, fans of the Alien franchise had Prometheus right at the top. Director Ridley Scott returned to the universe he introduced audiences to 32 years ago and he did not disappoint. Scott is a stickler for detail and everything from the costumes to the door signage helped the audience delve into this fantastic world. Now thanks to Titan Books we have The Art of Prometheus which offers a behind the scenes look at how the movie took shape. Continue reading →

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Training Simulations: Star Wars the Old Republic Goes Free to Play

Posted on 2012/08/20 by James

BioWare announced today that it will be expanding the story-driven, massively multiplayer online game Star Wars The Old Republic by adding a new Free-to-Play option this fall. This option will give players access to each of the eight iconic Star Wars character class storylines, all the way up to level 50, with certain restrictions. Unlimited game access, including new higher-level game content and new features, will be made available through individual purchases or through a subscription option. Continue reading →

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Equipment: The Walking Dead Have Come Back… for a Second Series of Minimates!

Posted on 2012/08/20 by James

This September, the world of Minimates will be invaded by zombies! The first series of Minimates based on the Walking Dead comic book by Robert Kirkman is scheduled to hit in September, and Diamond Select Toys is already hard at work on the second series, slated for a November release. Like the first assortment, every human character will come with a zombie, and there will be a zombie two-pack to help pad out your zombie herd. Continue reading →

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E.V.A.: Wizard World Austin Set for End of October with the Cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation

Posted on 2012/08/20 by James

Seven stars of the popular series “Star Trek: The Next Generation” will gather for their first 25-year U.S. reunion at Wizard World Austin Comic Con, Oct. 26-28, 2012, at the Austin Convention Center. All seven of the main stars are scheduled to attend, including the legendary Patrick Stewart, who portrayed the stern, determined Captain Jean-Luc Picard, commander of the USS Enterprise. Continue reading →

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Transmissions: All New Warehouse 13

Posted on 2012/08/20 by James

Hidden in South Dakota, is a secret government repository of dangerous artifacts. The agents who work for the warehouse have the task of collecting these powerful and deadly relics and securing them.  These daring agents of Warehouse 13 really have the greatest job in the world! Starring Eddie McClintock and Joanne Kelly, Warehouse 13 is a perfect blend of action, suspense and humor.

Caution: Spoilers Ahead

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Hard Copy: DAVID AJA & JELENA KEVIC-DJURDJEVIC Helm VALIANT’s CHARACTER DESIGN COVERS

Posted on 2012/08/17 by James

Valiant is proud to debut October’s Character Design Covers by visionary artists David Aja (Hawkeye, Immortal Iron First) and Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic (Web of Spider-Man)!

Aja redesigned many of the characters for the publisher’s “Summer of Valiant” launch, including Archer & Armstrong, Bloodshot, and Harbinger’s own Peter Stanchek and Toyo Harada, while Djurdjevic was responsible for the the newly updated X-O Manowar. Now, Valiant is sharing their behind-the-scenes work for the first time in print with an exclusive month of variant covers for all four of its October titles! Continue reading →

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Training Simulations: Square-Enix 25th Extravaganza at PAX

Posted on 2012/08/17 by James

Square Enix has announced the official North American 25-year celebration of Final Fantasy, one of the most groundbreaking video game franchises in history. Since its first release in 1987, Final Fantasy has won hundreds of awards and has received tremendous praise from fans around the world. The franchise titles are currently displayed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s “The Art of Video Games” exhibit that showcases the forty-year evolution of video games as an artistic medium. With fourteen installments of the main game and multiple sequels and spin-offs, the brand has expanded into other areas including motion pictures, anime, merchandise and publications. Continue reading →

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Equipment: Walking Dead Minimates Shuffling into Stores This Fall

Posted on 2012/08/14 by James

For those of you eagerly anticipating the release of the first series of Walking Dead Minimates, Diamond Select Toys has a treat for you. It’s photos of Series 1 — both the specialty store/comic shop wave and the Toys “R” Us assortment — in action! DST took some early samples of the toys out into the real world to show fans what the final product will look like, and the outlook is delightfully grim! Continue reading →

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