Transmissions: Interview with Karl Shaefer EP of Z Nation

Last week Syfy hosted a conference call with Karl Shaefer the exez-nationcutive producer of the new show Z Nation. This new zombie apocalypse starts this week on Syfy and the show looks great.  Continue reading

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Equipment: Hallmark Batman 1966 Keepsake Ornament

It is hard to believe that Christmas is around 3 months away but it is trueIMG_6982. A sure sign that the holiday is soon upon us is the release of the ornaments from Hallmark. Starting in July, Hallmark brings out their first wave of ornaments with the rest hitting stores in October.  The ornaments that Hallmark produces range from the basic holiday themed to all aspects of popular culture. There is really something for everyone. Continue reading

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Vids: Batman: The Brave and the Bold, The Complete Second Season coming to Blu-ray Today from Warner Archive Collection

Bigger, bolder, blu-er! Warner Archive Collection is proud to present Batman The Brave and the Bold-S2 Bluray“Batman: The Brave and the Bold – The Complete Second Season” in Blu-ray™ — arriving  Tuesday, September 9 at www.wbshop.com and your favorite online retailers. Continue reading

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Vids: Mel Brooks’ Favorite Creation – Young Frankenstein: 40th Anniversary – Arrives on Blu-ray Tomorrow!

The scariest comedy of all time gets resurrected as Young FrankensteiYoungFrankensteinBDBoxArtn: 40th Anniversary arrives on Blu-ray September 9 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Comedy icons Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Cloris Leachman, Marty Feldman, Teri Garr and Madeline Kahn star in Mel Brooks’ brilliantly outrageous riff on Mary Shelley’s classic story of Frankenstein. After inheriting his grandfather’s castle in Transylvania, young Dr. Frankenstein (Wilder) follows in his ancestor’s freaky footsteps as he sets out to reanimate a dead body in Brooks’ “funniest, most cohesive comedy to date.” (The New York Times) Continue reading

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Equipment: Exclusive Marvel Select Spider-Man vs. Electro Figure Set Available Now At Marvelshop.com

In 1964, The Amazing Spider-Man #9 hit comic book racks,SpiderManElectro2pk_pkg1 pitting the newly minted superhero against the man who would become one of his most legendary foes: Electro! For 50 years, the electricity-wielding supervillain has gone up against Spider-Man, by himself and as a member of the Sinister Six. And while his costume has occasionally changed – most notably in this summer’s movie The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – the original, iconic lightning-bolt suit has repeatedly returned to the comics page. Now, Diamond Select Toys has teamed up with marvelshop.com to create an exclusive box set featuring Spidey and Electro in their classic outfits! Continue reading

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Mission Logs: We Answered the Challenge from Director James Gunn to Plant a Tree for Groot

Guardians of the Galaxy is probably the most fun you will have at the theaOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAter this year. Because of this picture people have fallen in love with the character of Groot. For lack of a better description, Groot is a sentient plant and a loyal protector of his friends. Continue reading

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Equipment: In Stores This Week from DST: Godzilla, Kill Bill, Pulp Fiction, Star Wars, Buddy Christ & Mooby

It’s another big week for Diamond Select Toys, as a big shipment is heKillBillMInimates1 (1)aded to your local comic shop for New Toy Day! But in this big shipment are a lot of small toys! In addition to new vinyl banks for Godzilla and Kevin Smith’s Mooby the Golden Calf, there are also a ton of Minimates mini-figures, for Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill and the films of Kevin Smith! Plus, our newest Star Wars bottle opener! Continue reading

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Astrounaut Selection: Enter To Win a Sharknado Gift Pack

In honor of Shark Week we thought we would give our fans a chance to IMG_6833get some sharky goodness. Last week Syfy aired the cult hit, Sharknado 2: The Second One to rave reviews and massive ratings and we thought we could give you supplies for your own Sharknado. Continue reading

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Vids: Review of Batman: Assault on Arkham

No one knows the criminal mind like a criminal, so whyTroy Baker-Joker-BAOA not use bad guys to go up against the criminal element? Besides, if they die in the process, no one is going to mourn the death of a killer. This is the premise of the new Warner Animation movie, Batman: Assault on Arkham. Amanda Waller (CCH Pounder) calls upon the “Suicide Squad”, a group of super villains that are used when the government needs that “special touch.” This time the Squad must break into Arkham Asylum, a place most bad guys avoid. Continue reading

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Vids: Review Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or What Not To Spend Your Money on This Week

Everything seems to be getting a reboot lately; HollywoodTMNT Logo will always bank on something that has an established following. Some reboots are pleasant surprises, Star Trek (2009) for example, but sadly most fall into the category of utter failure. This seems to be the case with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

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