Hard Copy: The World of Skylanders is Coming to Comics from IDW

In conjunction with Activision, IDW Publishing is proud to announce the first-ever Skylanders comic-book series, penned by renowned comic-book writer Ron Marz with Mike Bowden and David Baldeon as lead artists. In the world of video games, Skylanders is a global phenomenon and the best-selling kids’ game franchise since its launch in 2011.1 Now fans have the opportunity to follow the adventures of all their favorite characters from Skylands through the magic of comic books. The first issue, a prequel to the Skylanders Trap Team™ storyline, actually provides fans an inside look at where some of their favorite Skylanders came from, and even gives them a first look at a few all-new characters from the upcoming game. Continue reading

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Equipment: Godzilla is Storming Comic Shops

New and longtime Godzilla fans will appreciate the PREGodzilla1962VIEWS Exclusive Godzilla collectibles from Bandai, Plex Co.,Ltd and X Plus Co.,Ltd.featuring three 12” tall Godzilla statues in his unforgettable stances and forms.  Fans and collectors can pre-order the exclusive figures in the May issue of PREVIEWS at their local comic shop, ensuring that they will get the collectibles when they hit shelves in late October 2014.  Continue reading

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E.V.A.: Karen Gillan of ‘Doctor Who’ to Attend Wizard World Atlanta Comic Con

Karen Gillan, who portrayed “Amy Pond,” in the landmark British teleatlanta-comic-con-2014-wizard-world-convention-may-30-31-june-1-2014-fri-sat-sun-6vision series “Doctor Who,” and portrays the mercenary “Nebula” in the upcoming blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy, will appear at Wizard World Atlanta Comic Con on Saturday, May 31, at the Georgia World Congress Center. Gillan will greet fans, sign autographs, pose for photo ops and conduct an interactive Q&A during the event. Continue reading

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Transmissions: First Look at the Upcoming Flash Television Series

CW has one superhero hit with “Arrow” and now next year we The-Flash-TV-Series-Logo-650x365get to see “The Flash.” This is not the first time “The Flash” has been a series, CBS had a short lived Flash series in 1990. This new Flash is sure to be a bit edgier keeping with the tone of dark hero, Arrow. Continue reading

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Vids: JLA Adventures: Trapped in Time” coming to DVD

– Prepare for a battle of the ages when the Justice League ta1000400149DVDLEFOkes on its archenemies, the Legion of Doom, as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Warner Bros Animation, and DC Entertainment unleash JLA Adventures: Trapped in Time. Packed with non-stop action, JLA Adventures: Trapped in Time comes to DVD on May 20, 2014. The all-new original movie is a thrilling film for the whole family and features some of the Justice League’s most notable members. Fans won’t want to miss this action-packed hit! Continue reading

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Vids: Longmire: Seasons 1 &2″ coming to Blu-ray on May 27 via Warner Archive Collection

Few television dramas have captured the intense cinematic natureLongmire Blu-ray of the Southwest like A&E’s hit mystery series, Longmire. Warner Archive Collection is proud to bring those stunning visuals – and equally enthralling stories – to full 1080p HD presentation with the Blu-ray release of Longmire, Seasons 1 & 2, on May 27, 2014 via WBShop.com and many online retailers. Continue reading

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Equipment: Lightsaber Chop Sticks…You Light Up My Rice

When Ben Kenobi first showed Luke Skywalker a lightsaber he referOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAred to it as, “an elegant weapon from a more civilized time.” I have to admit that lightsabers are pretty cool. When Star Wars first came out every kid (young and old) wanted one for their very own. I know that I did and now I have my own, sort of…I have lightsaber chop sticks! Continue reading

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Vids: Son of Batman Review

The newest release from DC Animimation is Son of Batman. BaSon of Batmansed on the 2006 comic Batman and Son written by Grant Morrison with artwork by Andy Kubert, Son of Batman begs you to not just suspend disbelief; it wants you to leave plausibility at the door. There have been some great offerings from DC in the past and though I did enjoy parts of this one I thought it was lacking. Continue reading

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Equipment: SDCC Star Wars Black Exclusive Jabba the Hutt and a First Look at Yoda

I am a big fan of the Star Wars Black line of figures. The siHasbro 2014 SDCC Jabba set_detail photo1x inch ones are amazing in detail, poseability and playability. This is why they are highly sought after by collectors and fans (i.e. people who actually play with them) and now there are more to chase after. Continue reading

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Vids: Crime Has A New Enemy When ROBOCOP Arrives on Blu-ray and DVD June 3

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (MGM) and Twentieth Century Fox Home EnRobocop Blu-raytertainment present ROBOCOP, arriving on Digital HD May 20 and on Blu-ray, DVD and VOD June 3. Continue reading

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