Transmissions: Review of AMC’s New Show Preacher

When it comes to television, we have come a long way from the daysPreacher of Ozzie and Harriet. Some of the new shows seem to be going for shock over substance, although there are some that can manage both. So in the day and age of shows like “Game of Thrones” and “The Walking Dead”, the bloodiness of AMC’s newest series, “Preacher” should come as no surprise. The pilot episode begins in space where we spy an ethereal being as it searches through our solar system. When this entity arrives at Earth it interrupts a religious service and chooses the minister as its host. We learn quickly that this entity’s power cannot be contained as the minister explodes, showering the congregation in blood. Hell of a way to start a show.

CAUTION: MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD

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Vids: Deadpool, the Merc with a Mouth Comes to Home Video

Comic book fans have wanted to see Deadpool on the big screen for years.Deadpool Box Art The character did make it to the silver screen once before in the horrible film, X-Men Origins: Wolverine but that film ruined the character. Ryan Reynolds portrayed the “Merc with the Mouth” and he was perfect. The script on the other hand was not. One of the greatest things about Deadpool is his smartass mouth and as you know in X-Men Origins they sewed his mouth shut. Everyone familiar with the character screamed a collective WTF? The only thing that those film makers did correctly was cast Ryan Reynolds. Reynolds was born to play this role.

 

So let us forget that disaster from 2009 and flash forward to 2016 when the real Deadpool finally made it to the big screen. Continue reading

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Equipment: Playmates New Toy Line Releases in Conjunction with Upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

Playmates Toys, the company bTMNT-Movie-Figuresehind the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toy line for decades, is introducing a new collection of products inspired by the upcoming film from Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows. Directed by Dave Green and produced by Michael Bay, the film is a sequel to the 2014 blockbuster film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and will be in theaters June 3. The collection of movie toys from Playmates Toys includes a broad assortment of products for Turtles’ fans of all ages, including action figures, vehicles, playsets, role play gear and movie-themed additions to the company’s existing T-Machines, T-Sprints and Mini Figure collections. Continue reading

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Equipment: Mezco Toyz Unleashes The Punisher This Fall

When veteran war hero Frank Castle’s family is slain in front Mezco Punisher 6of him during a mob related shootout, he vows vengeance and becomes the Punisher.

Waging a one-man war on crime, the Punisher utilizes his vast military skills to brutally serve justice to those he deems deserving. An expert in hand-to-hand and weapon-based combat, he is an unstoppable force. Continue reading

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Transmissions: There is Bad Weather on the Horizon SHARKNADO: THE 4TH AWAKENS Lands this Summer

Today, the Fourth is definitely with you as Syfy reveals the first wave of S4_keyart[16]cameos and the official movie poster for SHARKNADO: THE 4TH AWAKENS, premiering Sunday, July 31 at 8PM ET/PT. 

 

With sharknados back in full force, it’s only natural that Fin Shepard (Ian Ziering) would need to enlist help from some new friends in his tireless fight to protect the world from the sharknado menace… Continue reading

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Equipment: Hallmark has Plans for May the 4th That Will Warm Your Dark Side

As Star Wars™ enthusiasts worldwide prepare to celebrate Star Death Star TopperWars Day on May the 4th, Hallmark announces new products and encourages fans to join “May the Fourth Be With You” fun in social media. Continue reading

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Vids: Extended Cut of The Martian Lands in June

The film that blew audiences away is back and bigger than ever The Martian Extended Editionwith more than two hours special feature material that will give viewers even more reasons to “Bring Him Home.” Audience everywhere can journey back to Mars with the all-new extended cut of the 7-time Academy Award nominated space film The Martian coming to Digital HD, DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD on June 7, 2016. Continue reading

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Equipment: The One:12 Collective – Star Trek THE CAGE Spock Limited Edition Variant

The One:12 Collective – Star Trek THE CAGE Spock Spock from The Cage MezcoLimited Edition Variant From GetSpock.com

The One:12 Collective is proud to present Spock as he appeared in the 1st filmed Star Trek episode, The Cage. Available exclusively from GetSpock.com, this limited-edition figure is produced for release at the 50th Anniversary Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas. Continue reading

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Transmissions: Ride with Norman Reedus Premieres in June on AMC

AMC today announced that the network’s upcoming original the-ride-with-norman-reedus-episode-101-norman-reedus-1200x707[1] non-fiction series “Ride with Norman Reedus” is set to premiere on Sunday, June 12th at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.  Following a new episode of the highly anticipated drama “Preacher,” “Ride with Norman Reedus” follows “The Walking Dead” fan-favorite star and motorcycle enthusiast as he hits the open road to explore local biker culture and celebrate the best and brightest collectors, mechanics and craftsmen around the country. This Sunday, April 24th, viewers can check out a brand new series teaser during “Fear The Walking Dead,” airing at 9pm ET/PT. Continue reading

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E.V.A.- The Cast of Daredevil Are Hitting Wizard World Chicago

Wizard World, Inc., the preeminent producer of Comic Cons acrossWizard Chicago North America, announced that the cast of Netflix’s breakout hit series “Marvel’s Daredevil” will be on the scene at Wizard World Chicago, August 18 -21, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Actors from the show scheduled to attend include Charlie Cox  (Matt Murdock/Daredevil), Deborah Ann Woll (Karen Page), Elden Henson (Foggy Nelson), Jon Bernthal (Frank Castle/The Punisher), Elodie Yung (Elektra Natchios), and Rosario Dawson (Claire Temple). All of the cast members are scheduled to appear Saturday, August 20th – Sunday, August 21st, and will meet & greet fans, sign autographs, pose for professional photographs (Photo Ops), and conduct interactive Q&A panels. Continue reading

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