Saturday, November 20, 2010
Marvel Super Hero Squad and the modern charm of Thanos
super mega punch-out!! cross-stitch: 80,000 stitches of retro awesomeness
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles take on Predator in Russian Children's Book
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Disney Princesses get their Star Wars Darth on
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Before Tron: Legacy, there was Betrayal
The graphic novel Tron: Betrayal should be required reading for die-hard Tron fans, as its a great story in the Tron universe. What's more, it's a critical bridge between the two films, and sets the stage for understanding what's taken place in the two worlds of Kevin Flynn since 1983.
It's been an eventful few decades, to say the least, and Betrayal tells the tale.
Written by Jai Nitz and Starlight Entertainment, with art by Andie Tong (with an introduction illustrated by comics/gaming giant Jeff Matsuda and cover art by Jock), the comic does exactly what a book like this is supposed to do: it reminds you of everything you loved about Tron, tells a compelling story bridging the gap between the original film and Legacy, and sets the stage for the new movie.
I picked up the book as an eager Tron fan already excited about the release of Legacy, and put it down looking forward to the movie more than ever.
Its also approachable enough on its own merits that a newcomer to the Tron mini-franchise could pick it up, get an immediate feel for the dual worlds of Tron and their many inhabitants, and get become a fan rather quickly.
The original Tron was not a blockbuster, but it was a spectacular, monumentally influential film, one that told a story about the real world and our virtual worlds that we create and inhabit, and Betrayal follows in those footsteps. It tells a tale that spans generations, it touches on facts of life which we all deal with, and imbues artificial intelligence with complex, human, relatable traits, and has both action and tragedy, as well as - well, betrayal. In between all those light cycle races things fall apart, and feelings of confusion and abandonment lead to nihilism.
This comic kicks ass. I'm twice as excited for Tron: Legacy after reading it.
That's my take.
Here's the official description from Marvel:
Kevin Flynn is now in charge of the world's largest video game company, Encom. The break-through game developer has built the Grid, a digital world filled with living programs except now the new virtual world is about to develop a life of its own and, in order to control it, Flynn's going to need the help of an old friend...named Tron.
Tron: Betrayal is available now from Disney Press for $9.99.
Tron: Legacy hits theaters on December 17.
Natalie Portman says ‘Thor’ role hammers away at ‘cute’ stereotypes
Friday, November 19, 2010
Manifest Destiny on a new Stargate Universe
Look who's back - it's Robert Caine in Destiny's shuttle. How'd he return from another galaxy? Damned if he knows.
Here's a sneak peek:
The new episode of Stargate Universe, titled "Visitation", airs Tuesday (November 23) at 9:00 p.m./8:00 p.m. Central on SyFy.
LOTR: Middle-Earth Defense Released, Available In App Store Now
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First Image of Karl Urban as 'Dredd' Hits Online
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Got $35 Million? True Blood's vampire mansion can be yours
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Kevin Eastman Sells ALL His Turtle Stuff
But now it appears that he’s getting rid of everything associated with it. In one big lot on eBay.
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Temporarily Deceased Superheroes Give Birth to ‘Death Fatigue’
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Thursday, November 18, 2010
Family Guy: It's A Trap! recreates old-school Return of the Jedi trailer
Instead of a highlight gag reel, the creators of Family Guy are promoting the final installment of their Star Wars parody trilogy, Family Guy: It's A Trap!, with a shot-by-shot remake of the original trailer for Return of the Jedi!
Bask in the awesome.
(OK, so they snuck one little gag in there.)
Family Guy: It's a Trap! will be released on DVD, Blu-ray and digital download (no details as of this writing, but presumably iTunes and Amazon) on December 21.
[via hollywoodreporter.com]
Photographer Turns his 91-Year Old Grandma into a Superhero to Cheer Her Up
Someone's making a movie called Steampunk Samurai Biker Chick? We're in! [Cult Movies]
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Bloomberg's Disney-fication of New York no longer even a little metaphorical
Can I please have Mephisto wipe this incident from my mind? Or better yet remove it from having ever existed? Ah, sweet sweet retcon.
Joss Whedon's dream Wonder Woman was Angelina Jolie

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may the fonts be with you
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Mark Ruffalo on Joining The Avengers (and the ‘Carbon-Footprint Rape’ That Got Him There)
Gowalla gets a boost from new Disney Parks partnership
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HULK SMASH MEXICANS
The Force Unleashed 2 Remembers a Simpler Time When All We Wanted to Kill Were Ewoks
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Denis Leary To Play Gwen Stacy’s Dad in Spider-Man Reboot
"A Wretched Hive," Star Wars-themed print from Martin Ansin for Alamo Drafthouse/Mondo
The Washing Dead
“Angry Birds” Dethroned: “Smurfs’ Village” Now Top-Grossing Game on iPhone
Iron Man/War Machine Cosplay, British Edition
Harry Potter about to dethrone Star Wars as biggest film franchise
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Official: Ultimate Spider-Man is going to die in February
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Wolves at the gate on a new Sanctuary
It's interrogation, Sanctuary-style. Henry plays it calm and cool, until he's asked: "are you now, or have you ever been - a werewolf??"
OK, it's a little more subtle than that. Here's a clip:
The new episode of Sanctuary, titled "Animus", airs Friday (November 19) at 10:00 p.m./9:00 p.m. Central on SyFy.
Mayor Bloomberg And Spider-Man Team Up For Propaganda
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Full Green Lantern Theatrical Trailer!
If you love it, put a ring on it. And photoshop a CGI costume onto it. And cast Ryan Reynolds in it. For realsies, here is the full-on theatrical trailer for the upcoming Green Lantern movie, in which we see Hector Hammond, Carol Ferris, the menace of Parallax and of course the stalwart members of the Green Lantern Corps!
Hammer Films' Marcus Hearn on Horror History and Iconic Movie Posters
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Giant Star Wars Minifig Alarm Clocks = Holiday Shopping, Done [Lego]
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Colleen Thomas, YouTube Sensation, Thinks We're Going to be Eaten by Lizard People
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Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 Spreads the Love In February [Release Date]
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Nerds in Love -- Couple Document Married Life As Stormtroopers
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A console Diablo 3? Blizzard hiring talent, looking at possibility
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‘Green Lantern’ — let the costume controversy begin
Guillermo Del Toro Working on Marvel’s INCREDIBLE HULK Series at ABC with BATTLESTAR GALACTICA Producer David Eick
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World of Warcraft Quest Makes Players Conduct TSA Patdowns
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First Look at DCUO: Legends, a Comic Based on DC Universe Online
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Monday, November 15, 2010
5 Gamer Phrases to Replace "It's On Like Donkey Kong"
In light of Nintendo's move to trademark "It's on like Donkey Kong" - not to mention its a bit passé ever since Scott Pilgrim - Unplggd has some excellent suggestions for new game-inspired catchphrases.
Don’t Make Me Horny. You Wouldn’t Like Me When I’m Horny
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Rumor of the Day: Joker to return in live-action Batman TV series
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Man Auctions Copy of First Batman Comic Ever, Which He Bought for 10¢ in 1939
Iranian general declares Spider-Man a menace
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Spider-Man Musical: deadly but beautiful
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'Night of the Living Dead' Re-Cut to Become a Choose Your Own Adventure
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15 Walking Dead Moments We Can't Believe We'll See on TV
Sunday, November 14, 2010
HALOween Awesomeness that took 3 years to complete
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The Event to Return in January and Hope for a Second Season
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iPhone Apps That Sound Like Marvel Characters
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Jerry Robinson auctions iconic comic art
The original art for the covers of Superman #14 and Detective Comics #69 are to sold by the 88-year-old on ComicConnect.com.
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