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Vids: LEGO DC: Batman – Family Matters On Blu-ray/Digital everywhere Today (that is if you reading this on Tuesday)

Posted on 2019/08/19 by James

Batman, Robin and Batgirl must stick together even when Gotham’s most dangerous villains attempt to pull them apart in LEGO® DC: Batman – Family Matters, the latest animated adventure in the LEGO® DC series. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC and the LEGO Group, the film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment starting August 20, 2019 on Blu-rayTM Combo Pack ($24.98 SRP), DVD ($19.98 SRP) and Digital.

The Blu-rayTM Combo Pack and DVD releases of LEGO® DC: Batman – Family Matters feature an impressive 84-piece LEGO Mini Ultimate Batmobile premium set ($10 value), while supplies last. Continue reading →

Posted in Vids | Tagged Alyson Stoner, Batgirl, Batman, Cam Clarke, Jake Green, Jason Spisak, Lego, LEGO® DC: Batman – Family Matters, Rick Morales, Robin, Scott Menville, Tara Strong, Troy Baker, Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Home Entertainment, Zach Callison | Comments Off

Vids: Own Shaft on Blu-ray and DVD on September 24, or Own It Early on Digital on September 10

Posted on 2019/08/18 by James

Experience the most badass private detective ever to walk the streets when “Shaft” arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital. New Line Cinema’s action comedy “Shaft” was directed by Tim Story (the “Ride Along” and “Think Like a Man” franchises).

The film stars Oscar nominee Samuel L. Jackson (“Pulp Fiction,” “Glass,” “Captain Marvel”), Jessie T. Usher (“Independence Day: Resurgence,” “Almost Christmas”), Regina Hall (“Girls Trip,” “Little”), Alexandra Shipp (“X-Men: Apocalypse,” “Love, Simon”), Matt Lauria (TV’s “Kingdom,” “Friday Night Lights”), Titus Welliver (“Argo,” TV’s “Bosch”), Cliff “Method Man” Smith (“Peppermint,” “Trainwreck”) and Richard Roundtree, the original John Shaft. Continue reading →

Posted in Vids | Tagged Alexandra Shipp, Ernest Tidyman, Jessie T. Usher, Matt Lauria, Method Man, Private Investigator, Regina Hall, Richard Roundtree, Samuel L. Jackson, Shaft, Titus Welliver, Warner Brothers, Warner Home Entertainment | Comments Off

E.V.A.: Hollywood Legend John Travolta Coming to Wizard World Chicago

Posted on 2019/08/18 by James

With a career that has spanned more than four decades, including some of the most iconic films and television programs in history, John Travolta is a Hollywood superstar of the highest degree. Now fans will have the opportunity to meet him as he makes his Wizard World debut on Saturday, August 24, at Wizard World Chicago. The Pulp Fiction, Grease, Get Shorty, Look Who’s Talking, Saturday Night Fever and “Welcome Back, Kotter” headliner will greet fans, sign autographs, pose for photo ops and conduct an interactive Q&A panel during the 22nd annual event, set for August 22-25 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Continue reading →

Posted in E.V.A. | Tagged Broken Arrow, Cary Elwes, Chris Sarandon, Face Off, Get Shorty, Henry Winkler, Jeff Goldblum, John Travolta, Melissa Joan Hart, Pulp Fiction, Saturday Night Fever, The Punisher, Urban Cowboys, Welcome Back Kotter, Wizard World, Zachary Levi | Comments Off

Equipment: Some Great Things are Coming the Week from Diamond Select Toys…A Dark Knight, A Giant Lizard and some Mutants

Posted on 2019/08/13 by James

This week, take a trip to your local comic shop to check out the new releases from Diamond Select Toys! Two new Gallery Dioramas, a Select action figure, a Vinimate vinyl figure, and two Gentle Giant Ltd. statues are now available, including characters from DC Comics, Marvel Comics and Godzilla himself! Find a store near you at comicshoplocator.com or order online from your favorite retailer! Continue reading →

Posted in Equipment | Tagged Action Figures, Cyclops, Dazzler, Diamond Select, Diamond Select Toys, DST, Gentle Giant Studios, Godzilla, Marvel Comics, Mechagodzilla, Psylocke, Statues, The Dark Knight Returns, Vinimates, Wolverine, X-Men | Comments Off

Vids: Wonder Woman: Bloodlines Coming Soon from Warner Animation

Posted on 2019/08/12 by James

Experience an all-new adventure with DC’s most powerful heroine – filled with intrigue, mythology and relentless battles on shores near and far – in Wonder Woman: Bloodlines, the next entry in the popular series of DC Universe Movies. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC, the feature-length animated film arrives – accompanied by the DC Showcase animated short Death, inspired by Neil Gaiman’s “The Sandman” – from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital starting October 5, 2019, and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, and Blu-ray Combo Pack on October 22, 2019. Continue reading →

Posted in Vids | Tagged Adrienne C. Moore, Cheetah, Constance Zimmer, Courtenay Taylor, Cree Summer, Death, James Tucker, Jeffrey Donovan, Jim Krieg, Justin Copeland, Kimberly Brooks, Mairghread Scott, Marie Avgeropoulos, Michael Dorn, Mozhan Marno, Neil Gaiman, Nia Vardalos, Ray Chase, Rosario Dawson, Sam Liu, Steve Trevor, The Sandman, Warner Animation, Warner Brothers Home Entertainment, Wonder Woman | Comments Off

E.V.A.: Star Trek Exploring New Worlds at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan

Posted on 2019/08/12 by James

I grew up watching re-runs of Star Trek on WPIX in New York City. Vacant lots and abandoned buildings were my alien planets where the members of my landing parties met their questionable fates. Even as an adult, Star Trek is still a big part of my life. I have been fortunate enough to meet many members of the original cast, as well as several guest stars. I love when I get to see props from the various shows and movies because, on some level, I feel closer to the show. This is why I loved the exhibit at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. Continue reading →

Posted in E.V.A. | Tagged Captain Archer, Captain Kirk, Captain Sisko, Gene Roddenberry, George Takei, Henry Ford Museum, Klingons, Leonard Nimoy, Majel Barrett, Mr. Chekov, Mr. Spock, Mr. Sulu, Nichelle Nichols, Romulans, Star Trek, Star Trek 2009, Star Trek Enterprise, Star Trek Exploring New Worlds, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Star Trek The Animated Series, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Walter Koenig, William Shatner | Comments Off

Equipment: The One: 12 Iron Fist Figure from Mezco is up for Pre-Order

Posted on 2019/08/08 by James

Mezco produces some great looking figures in their One:12 line. These figures are super poseable and look incredible. The figures in the One:12 collection are also highly collectible fetching high prices on the secondary market, if you are someone who parts with their toys. Up now for pre-order is Iron Fist from Marvel Comics. The character has seen resurgence in popularity because of the Netflix series and gaining new fans. Here is your chance to be one of the first kids on the block to own this new Iron Fist figure. Continue reading →

Posted in Equipment | Tagged Action Figure, Danny Rand, Iron Fist, K'un-Lun, Marvel Comics, Mezco, Mezco One:12, Mezco Toyz, Netflix, Shou-Lao, superhero, The Defenders | Comments Off

Vids: Batman: Hush from Warner Home Entertainment….Review

Posted on 2019/08/07 by James

Batman: Hush is based on the storyline from 2002-2003 that ran for 12 issues in the Batman comic, issues 608-619 written by Jeph Loeb with art by Jim Lee. The story is filled with appearances from several Batman baddies including Catwoman and Poison Ivy as well as an appearance from Superman. The main plot revolves around a new villain referred to as Hush who is using Batman’s enemies to do his bidding.

This newest release from Warner Brothers Animation has an impressive list of stars doing the voice work. Jason O’Mara returns for another go as Batman/Bruce Wayne and Jennifer Morrison voices Catwoman/Selina Kyle. Rounding out the cast are Jerry O’Connell, Rebecca Romijn, Vanessa Williams, Tara Strong, Sean Maher, Jason Spisak and Hynden Walch. Hush was directed by Justin Copeland with the screenplay written by Ernie Altbacker. Continue reading →

Posted in Vids | Tagged Batman: Hush, Ernie Altbacker, Hynden Walch, Jason O'Mara, Jason Spisak, Jennifer Morrison, Jeph Loeb, Jerry O'Connell, Jim Lee, Justin Copeland, Rebecca Romijn, Sean Maher, Tara Strong, Vanessa Williams, Warner Animation, Warner Home Entertainment | Comments Off

Equipment: One: 12 Collective Harley Quinn Deluxe Edition Available for Pre-Order

Posted on 2019/07/31 by James

The One: 12 Collective Harley Quinn wears a fitted jester suit with ruffle detailing around the wrists and pom-pom detailing around the collar. The Cupid of Crime comes complete with three head portraits, portraying her alluring yet utterly insane visage. Harley comes well-equipped to cause chaos in the streets of Gotham with an oversized mallet, a grenade, a bomb, a pop-gun with attached cork, a rocket launcher and rocket, and a Joker doll. Continue reading →

Posted in Equipment | Tagged Action Figure, Arkham Arkham, Batman, DC Comics, Harley Quinn, Mezco, One: 12 Collection, The Joker | Comments Off

Vids: Star Trek: The Motion Picture is Returning to Theaters for a 40th Anniversary Event this Fall from Fathom Events