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First Look at New Avengers #8
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As to the prelude to the epic series Infinity, writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Mike Deodato have collaborated on New Avengers #8.
With causalities piling up in the war between Wakanda and Atlantis, will the Illuminati be forced to step in? Meanwhile, as more people learn of the Illuminati, their future may grow bleak. How long will they be able to keep their secrets and protect the Earth before everything falls apart? And what role do the Inhumans play?
New Avengers #8 goes on sale July 24, 2013 and to learn about Infinity visit the official site for Marvel Entertainment. »
- Trevor
My Favourite Kaiju - The Blob
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Luke Owen counts down to Pacific Rim by looking back at some of his favourite giant monsters...
Kaiju: The Japanese word for “strange beast”. However, the word Kaiju has been universally translated and defined into English as “monster” or “giant monster”.
Giant monsters can come in all shapes and sizes and never is that more true than today’s entry, The Blob.
The Blob is a gelatinous alien creature that crash landed on Earth via a meteorite in the 1958 movie of the same name, starring Steve McQueen in his debut leading role. When an old man accidentally gets the creature onto his hand, it causes a chain reaction whereby The Blob gets bigger and bigger the more it consumes. Before they know it, a quiet rural Pennsylvania town has become overrun with a giant jelly mould that seemingly cannot be stopped.
What I love about The Blob as a monster »
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Stan Lee confirms Black Panther and Doctor Strange for Marvel's Phase Three?
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Since Disney set release dates for three mystery Phase Three movies last month, there's been plenty of speculation as to which superheroes are set to make their debut when the third round of solo movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe gets underway with Ant-Man in 2015. Topping the speculation is the long-rumoured Doctor Strange and Black Panther adaptations, and speaking at the Wizard World Comic Con in New York City this past Saturday, Stan Lee may have confirmed as much.
Thanks to Dan Bonaparte, we've been sent video from Stan's Q&A, where the Marvel legend addressed a question about the possibility of Joss Whedon's The Avengers 2 building up to a Civil War / World War Hulk storyline for Phase Three, stating that Marvel Studios are continuously asking themselves what the fans want to see, before namedropping Guardians of the Galaxy, Ant-Man, Doctor Strange and Black Panther as four movies »
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American Vampire returns with The Discipline to Hinterkind while investigated by the Dead Boy Detectives who visit Coffin Hill where they find Suiciders during The Witching Hour
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As American Vampire appears again in December 2013, The New York Times bestselling series will not be alone as Vertigo Comics has made a several announcements involving upcoming projects.
October 2013 is when the epic fantasy adventure Hinterkind which is written by Ian Edginton and illustrated by Francesco Trifogli arrives in stores.
Decades after ‘The Blight’ all but wiped out the human race, Mother Nature is taking back what’s hers and she’s not alone … all the creatures of myth and legend have returned and they're not happy. After her grandfather disappears, Prosper Monday must leave the security and seclusion of her Central Park village to venture into the wilds to find him, unaware of how much the world has changed.
December 2013 marks the appearance of a dark, erotic thriller called The Discipline which is written Peter Milligan and drawn by Leo Fernandez.
A privileged young woman named Melissa is thrust »
- Trevor
Neil Gaiman reunites with The Sandman
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With his latest novel The Ocean at the End of the Lane receiving critical acclaim, Neil Gaiman will be expanding upon the mythos for his influential comic book series which has sold seven million copies and has been published in nine different languages. The Sandman: Overture will team the British author with Eisner-winning artist J.H. Williams III (Batwoman, Promethea) and will explore the world of Morpheus before his captivity.
“This is the one story that we never got to tell,” Gaiman told The New York Times today. “In Sandman #1 Morpheus is captured somehow. Later on in the series, you learn he was returning from somewhere far, far away - but we never got to the story of what he was doing and what had happened. This is our chance to tell that story, and J.H. Williams III is drawing it. It’s the most beautiful thing in the world. »
- Trevor
I'll Be Back: Not a Series to be Terminated
1 hour ago
Commenting on the Critics with Simon Columb....
The mural on my brother's wallCatherine Gee writes for The Telegraph about the upcoming Terminator 5…
“But now a formal announcement has been made – complete with release date. According to Paramount, Laeta Kalorgridis (Avatar) and Patrick Lussier (Drive Angry) are attached to write the screenplay, and the first of the new “rebooted” trilogy will arrive in cinemas on June 26, 2015.
… the former Californian governor told an Australian audience earlier this month that he would indeed be back, stating: “I’m very happy that the studios want me to be in Terminator 5 and to star as the Terminator, which we start shooting in January.
The summer of 2015 looks set to be a busy one, with several big budget sequels scheduled for release, including Independence Day 2, Pirates of the Caribbean 5, Star Wars: Episode VII, Finding Dory and The Avengers 2among them.”
Read the full article here. »
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Five Essential... Alan Moore Graphic Novels
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Luke Graham selects his five essential Alan Moore graphic novels....
After the recent release of Man of Steel and Iron Man 3, I’ve been getting back into my comic collections, and digging through the works of my favourite comic book writer, the crazy, creative occultist Alan Moore.
Born in England in the 50s, Moore has been writing books and comics since the 1970s and has had a huge influence on the medium with his works on Batman, Superman and the revered Watchmen (but you probably knew that already).
It occurred to me that, with more and more people turning to comic books off the back of the successful film adaptations of the last few years, it might be useful to guide beginners towards some of the better quality stuff out there.
So here are my five essential books by Alan Moore. They might not necessarily be his best stuff, or his most popular, »
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DVD Review - Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)
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Oz the Great and Powerful, 2013.
Directed by Sam Raimi.
Starring James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, Zach Braff, Bill Cobbs and Joey King.
Synopsis:
A small-time magician is swept away to an enchanted land and is forced into a power struggle between three witches.
Let me start by saying that the story of The Wizard of Oz, and all his counterparts, has already been done to death. There are countless re-imaginings, prequels and sequels to L. Frank Baum's original story, the most famous of which, of course, being the 1939 film starring Judy Garland. Sam Raimi, who directed this most recent incarnation, would struggle to take the world of Oz and its inhabitants from a new angle. I think it is safe to say that Raimi's film did achieve a unique perspective, but unfortunately, rehashing an old story in a new light alone does not make a good film. »
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New TV spot and 'A Ronin Story' featurette for The Wolverine
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It's July, so that means we're only a few weeks away from Hugh Jackman's return as the adamantium-clawed mutant Logan in director James Mangold's (Knight and Day) upcoming X-Men solo sequel The Wolverine, and to remind us all, 20th Century Fox has released a second TV spot for the upcoming Japan-set adventure featuring some brief snippets of new footage, which you can check out below.
"Based on the celebrated comic book arc, this epic action-adventure takes Wolverine, the most iconic character of the X-Men universe, to modern-day Japan. Out of his depth in an unknown world he faces his ultimate nemesis in a life-or-death battle that will leave him forever changed. Vulnerable for the first time and pushed to his physical and emotional limits, he confronts not only lethal samurai steel but also his inner struggle against his own immortality, emerging more powerful than we have ever seen him before. »
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Hellboy 3 heading to Legendary Pictures?
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Earlier this year fans of Guillermo del Toro's Hellboy series were given a glimmer of hope that the third instalment might finally become a reality, before del Toro seemingly hammered a nail in the coffin by stating that he'd been unable to secure financing for the long-rumoured sequel. Well, the on-off saga has taken another twist, with del Toro and star Ron Perlman suggesting that Legendary Pictures - the production company behind the upcoming Pacific Rim - could be interested in rescuing Hellboy 3 from development hell.
"I hate giving pieces about it, but last night, we were at dinner and Ron said, 'I would be very happy to do Hellboy again, when are we doing Hellboy 3?'" del Toro tells Shock Till You Drop. "[Legendary Pictures'] Thomas Tull said, 'I would love to see Hellboy 3.' He didn't say he would love to do it he just said he'd like to see it, »
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New Riddick poster featuring Vin Diesel
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Ahead of his appearance at the San Diego Comic-Con later this month, Vin Diesel (Fast & Furious 6) has taken centre stage in a new poster for the upcoming sci-fi action sequel Riddick...
"The infamous Riddick has been left for dead on a sun-scorched planet that appears to be lifeless. Soon, however, he finds himself fighting for survival against alien predators more lethal than any human he’s encountered. The only way off is for Riddick to activate an emergency beacon and alert mercenaries who rapidly descend to the planet in search of their bounty.
The first ship to arrive carries a new breed of merc, more lethal and violent, while the second is captained by a man whose pursuit of Riddick is more personal. With time running out and a storm on the horizon that no one could survive, his hunters won’t leave the planet without Riddick’s head as their trophy. »
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My Favourite Pixar Movie - Toy Story (1995)
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Flickering Myth's writing team countdown to the UK release of Monsters University by picking their favourite Pixar Movies; first up is Anthony Stokes with Toy Story...
There aren't a whole lot of "kids" movies that are widely accepted as being on par with the very best "adult" movies. Some of them may be appreciated by older audiences, but it's rare for a kid's movie - and especially an animated movie - to transcend it's genre and be held amongst the very best. Other then The Godfather, I can't think of another movie that shows up on more favorites list than Pixar's Toy Story. The fact that I just compared Toy Story to one of the most acclaimed movies ever made and most people wouldn't question it, is a testament to its quality and timelessness.
In essence Toy Story is a movie about loyalty, friendship, and identity. Granted this is a »
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First images and teaser trailer for Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond
3 hours ago
Sky Atlantic and BBC America have released the first images and teaser trailer for the upcoming four-part miniseries Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond, which is based upon the life of James Bond creator Ian Fleming and sees Dominic Cooper (Captain America: The First Avenger, The Devil's Double) taking on a role previously portrayed on screen by the likes of Charles Dance (Goldeneye), Jason Connery (Spymaker: The Secret Life of Ian Fleming) and James D'Arcy (Age of Heroes).
According to the official press release, Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond "takes a no holds barred look at Ian Fleming, the man behind the James Bond legend whose real life was as exciting, eventful and sexually charged as his famous creation. Dominic Cooper will portray Fleming -a charming, sophisticated maverick whose dilettanti, pleasure seeking life was turned around by WWII and led to the creation of the »
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The Most Disappointing Films of All Time - Grindhouse (2007)
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Anghus Houvouras discusses the most disappointing films of all time; next up is the Quentin Tarantino / Robert Rodriguez double feature Grindhouse....
Disappointment is always a product of expectations. Some will tell you that a disappointing film may be more likely due to those expectations being unrealistic. The product of 'hype' or the kind of fan fueled frenzy that makes the final product almost destined to disappoint.
Most of the disappointments we've talked about have been sequels. Movies that have a foundation of quality or popularity. The letdown comes from the follow up not being able to reproduce the elements that made the previous film so popular. When discussing disappointments, it's difficult to find an example that isn't a sequel, prequel, or adaptation. So for this column I attempted to dive deep and find an example that is none of those things. It wasn't easy, but I found one.
Grindhouse was a massive disappointment. »
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Movie Review - Return to Nuke 'Em High Volume 1 (2013)
9 hours ago
Return to Nuke 'Em High Volume 1, 2013
Directed by Lloyd Kaufman
Starring Asta Paredes, Catherine Corcoran, Zac Amico, Vito Trigo, Babette Bombshell
Synopsis:
Return to the Class of Nuke 'Em High follows a young couple that are up against the school glee club. Unfortunately, the glee club has mutated into a gang called The Cretins. When the other students begin to undergo mutations, our couple must solve the mystery and save Tromaville High School.
In the opening ten minutes of Return to Nuke 'Em High Volume 1, a man's penis gets torn off, a naked woman melts down to a skeleton and an old guy uses the toilet next to them while reading a porn magazine. You only get this kind of entertainment from the good people at Troma folks.
While Return to Nuke 'Em High Volume 1 is the fourth movie in the Class of Nuke 'Em High series, »
- luke-o
Giveaway - Win Parks and Recreation Season 3 on DVD
11 hours ago
The third season of the hit U.S. TV comedy series Parks and Recreation is released on DVD here in the UK on Monday, July 8th, and to celebrate we're offering three lucky readers the chance to win the box set courtesy of Fabulous Films and Fremantle Media Enterprises.
Read on for a synopsis and details of how to enter the competition...
With the complete shutdown of the Pawnee government for budgetry reasons, dedicated government employee Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler- Saturday Night Live) and her colleagues plan their most important project yet: The Harvest Festival. Other series challenges include saving a painting depicting Leslie as a powerful and bare-chested Greek goddess, the search for Pawnee’s missing beloved miniature horse Li’l Sebastian- and a resident’s demand for the Twilight books to be added to the town’s time capsule.
To be in with a chance of winning, firstly »
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DVD Review - Maniac (2012)
12 hours ago
Maniac, 2012.
Directed by Franck Khalfoun.
Starring Elijah Wood, Nora Arnezeder, Jan Broberg, Liane Balaban and America Olivo.
Synopsis:
As he helps a young artist with her upcoming exhibition, the owner of a mannequin shop's deadly, suppressed desires come to the surface.
Remakes. The debate about them could go on and on and on for weeks, months, even years at a time about how they are stifling creativity in Hollywood, focusing more on the size of wallets rather than originality. That said, sometimes there are exceptions in the rule, particularly remakes of films that weren’t that great to begin with, or are deserving of a new, fresh take. The latter applies to Maniac, a new version of the cult 1980 William Lustig, which has been re-tooled as a serial killer film with a difference: the film is shot almost entirely from the killer’s perspective. Intriguing? Yes. Successful? Slightly.
The film »
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The Week in Spandex - Kick-Ass 2, The Wolverine, Man of Steel 2, Marvel Phase Three, The Dark Knight Trilogy, Captain Planet and more
15 hours ago
Our weekly round up of the latest stories from the world of screen superheroes, including Kick-Ass 2, The Wolverine, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Man of Steel, Man of Steel 2, Justice League, The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Marvel Phase Three, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Captain Planet, Arrow, Teen Titans Go!, Beware the Batman, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, Avengers Assemble, Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H., Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel and more...
In a year that brings us new big screen adventures for Iron Man, Superman, Wolverine and Thor, it was always going to be difficult for Universal Pictures' forthcoming sequel Kick-Ass 2 to grab some headlines, but that's exactly what happened this week as Jim Carrey made the decision to publical withdraw his support from the film. Having seen an early cut of the Jeff Wadlow-directed sequel, Carrey suddenly became »
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HBO plans six season run for Neil Gaiman’s American Gods
15 hours ago
Television company HBO, producers of some of the most successful TV coming out of America over the past few years, including Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire and The Wire, has announced its plans to turn popular author Neil Gaiman’s book American Gods into a six season series.
The book is about mystical beings, including Gods and fantasy creatures, existing in modern America.
A six-season runs seems a little ambitious: the show is slated for a late 2013 / early 2014 release but so far only has Robert Richardson (cinematographer for The Aviator, Hugo and Django Unchained) attached to direct, but it does show HBO’s (and production company Playtone’s) confidence in the material and the scripts produced by Gaiman and Richardson so far.
For more information, check out Neil’s interview with Empire magazine here. »
- Flickering Myth
Edinburgh International Film Festival 2013 - Not Another Happy Ending (2013)
15 hours ago
Not Another Happy Ending, 2013.
Directed by John McKay.
Starring Karen Gillan, Stanley Weber, Gary Lewis, Amy Manson, Henry Ian Cusick, Kate Dickie, Freya Mavor, and Iain de Caestecker.
Synopsis:
Karen Gillan stars as Jane, a budding Scottish writer who gets writers block during her second novel.
Having been advised that the trailer for this film gives away the Entire plot, I went into the cinema unprepared, armed with only a brief synopsis and the belief that the wonderful Amy Pond of Doctor Who couldn't possibly disappoint.
To be fair to Karen Gillan, she didn't disappoint in the slightest. She was frank, quirky and witty, with excellent Pippi Longstocking braids of thick red hair. Unfortunately, the rest of the film proved too heavy for her to carry alone, and it fell disastrously flat.
The male lead is Tom Duval (Stanley Weber), a passionate Frenchman who gives Jane her big break. The set up »
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