Monday, April 25, 2016

Alien Day Begins Midnight April 26th

We have Hug a Tree day and Pizza Appreciation Day and the world-celebrated holiday of John Stamos' Birthday, but until now, there were few days for horror fans to rejoice short of Halloween and..well..the day Showgirls finally came to Blu-ray....but that's horror of another kind. Let's take a look at the activities and products tied into the day we celebrate the ever evolving, acid bleeding, tiny bity mouth having aliens we've come to love.

Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products announced today an out-of-this-world global celebration of the ALIEN franchise culminating with a special 24 hour, fan-focused social media event on April 26th – a nod to LV-426, the planet from the iconic ALIEN films. ALIEN DAY (#AlienDay426) to encompass a wide range of executions including nationwide screenings, never-before-seen consumer product activations and the kickoff of the ALIEN: Ultimate Trivia Challenge, allowing fans to test their ALIEN knowledge – with the chance to win memorable prizes every 42.6 minutes on Twitter.

Prepare to Horde: Hi-C Ghostbusters Ecto Cooler is Returning

Fans of the ghoulish green goodness of Hi-C Ecto Cooler have one more reason to celebrate the return of the Ghostbusters franchise to the silver screen. This summer, the juice drink of choice for those nostalgic for the ‘80s and ‘90s will officially return to store shelves for a limited time. Its resurgence comes after a 15-year hiatus, much to the delight of fans everywhere. Ghostbusters hits theaters on July 15, 2016.

“Hi-C Ecto Cooler fueled a pop culture phenomenon that is well remembered and beloved by fans to this day” said Charles Torrey, Vice President, Minute Maid/Hi-C Brands, Coca-Cola North America. “Sony Pictures was extremely enthusiastic about bringing it back for this special occasion, and the timing of the upcoming Ghostbusters film made this the exact right time.”

Saturday, April 23, 2016

Sadako vs Kayako - The Ring vs The Grudge Trailer

It's the battle you never knew you wanted to see!! The throaty mistress of staircase crawling versus the teen titan of TV swimming!! LET'S GET IT ON!! This trailer is, indeed, as ridiculous as you would think it is, and we only hope the actual film goes waaaay further to crank up the truly sell out nature of this concept. Honest to God, I want every room the characters go to to mysteriously have a VCR in it even though kids today probably wouldn't even know what to do with one. Hey, it's more believable than the initial premise of the VHS movies. Monsters who transfer their kills to a dead media format. SPOOOOOKY!! You'll note the Freddy vs Jason-esque vibe of the trailer, assuring the potential viewer this will be a quality fright fest. LET'S WATCH!!

Friday, April 22, 2016

Take a Sick Day with Ferris Bueller This May

It’s time to Save Ferris … again! Still as hilariously irresistible as the day it was released in 1986, FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF returns to cinemas for two days only this May, just in time for its 30th anniversary.

Fathom Events and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) present John Hughes’ venerated comedy as part of the TCM Big Screen Classics series. Audiences can take the day off to join Ferris, Sloane and Cameron in more than 650 theaters nationwide for two screenings May 15th and 18th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. local time each day. 

Thursday, April 21, 2016

Dark Horse on The Art of Metal Gear Solid V

Dark Horse proudly announces the newest video game art book in its long line of best-selling, award-winning titles with The Art of Metal Gear Solid V! Witness the concept and design behind the genre-defining science-fiction military action and drama of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain!

Chronicling the development of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain by Konami Digital Entertainment and featuring hundreds of pieces of never-before-seen art, this beautifully assembled volume is an essential addition to any gamer’s collection. Dark Horse is proud to offer a piece of gaming history with The Art of Metal Gear Solid V!

Writers Lined Up for Hasbro Cinematic Universe

Paramount Pictures and Hasbro, Inc. today unveiled its top talent writers room which will have responsibility for developing Hasbro’s cross-property interconnected onscreen universe featuring the brands G.I. Joe, Micronauts, Visionaries, M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand) and ROM. This group includes some of the most notable creative talent in Hollywood, including Academy Award Winner Akiva Goldsman (A Beautiful Mind), who will have responsibility for overseeing the writers room on behalf of Hasbro and Paramount as well as serving as Executive Producer for all of the films. Joining Goldsman will be Lindsey Beer (Wizard of Oz, Kingkiller Chronicle), Pulitzer Prize Winner Michael Chabon (The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay), Cheo Coker (Luke Cage, Ray Donovan), Joe Robert Cole (Black Panther, People vs. OJ), Nicole Perlman (Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain Marvel), Jeff Pinkner (Lost, The Dark Tower), Nicole Riegel (Soldier Girls), Geneva Robertson (Atlantis, Tomb Raider) and Brian K Vaughan (Under the Dome, Lost).

Cameras Roll on Starz "American Gods"

Starz and FremantleMedia North America (FMNA) began production this week on the 10-episode first season of “American Gods,” the adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s acclaimed contemporary fantasy novel. Shooting has commenced in Toronto, Canada and will continue in additional locations across America.

Joining the previously announced cast are Cloris Leachman (“Malcom in The Middle,” “Raising Hope”) as Zorya Vechernyaya, Peter Stormare (“Fargo,” “Prison Break”) as Czernobog, Chris Obi (“Snow White and the Huntsman,” “The Counselor”) as Anubis, and Mousa Kraish (“Superbad,” “Fast & Furious”) as The Jinn.

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Orphan Black: Season Four on Blu-ray & DVD July 19th

The new season of BBC AMERICA’s award-winning Orphan Black, starring Golden Globe® and Emmy® nominee Tatiana Maslany, hits Blu-ray and DVD in the U.S. on July 19, 2016. Orphan Black: Season Four contains never-before-seen bonus features, including exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes content, as well as an extended scene from episode eight.

If the only way forward is to go back, then “clone club” is in for a wild ride. Sarah, Alison, Cosima, and Helena (all played by Maslany) have finally settled into some sense of normalcy after a dramatic third season. Sarah has been reunited with her foster mum Mrs S. (Maria Doyle Kennedy), daughter Kira (Skyler Wexler) and the clone original, Kendall Malone (Alison Steadman) at an Icelandic hideout; Alison is enjoying the spoils of the drug trade with husband Donnie (Kristian Bruun) and helping the once rabid Helena settle into domesticity; and Cosima is hard at work on a cure for her illness with lab partner Scott (Josh Vokey). We find Sarah’s battle-worn foster brother Felix (Jordan Gavaris) accepting that he’s been left behind, and trying to pick up the pieces of his life post “clone gate,” while Rachel (Maslany), the clever self-aware clone is reunited with her “mother,” Susan Duncan (Rosemary Dunsmore) and attempting a reconciliation. But peace and calm seldom last long with this lot, and Sarah’s hard won tranquility is disrupted when she receives a call that thrusts her right back in harm’s way.  A mysterious ally tied to Beth (Maslany), the clone whose suicide first led Sarah to discover her new sisters, brings Sarah back to where it all started. She’ll follow Beth’s footsteps into a dangerous relationship with a potent new enemy, heading in a horrifying but familiar direction.

iZombie Seasons 1 & 2 Coming to Blu-ray July 12

From executive producers Rob Thomas (Veronica Mars, 90210, Party Down) and Diane Ruggiero-Wright (Veronica Mars, The Ex List), Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and DC Entertainment’s Vertigo bring iZOMBIE: The Complete Second Season to DVD on July 12, 2016. iZOMBIE, The CW's hit series, that over 2 million people are tuning into weekly, stars Rose McIver (Once Upon a Time, Masters of Sex), Malcolm Goodwin (Breakout Kings), Rahul Kohli (Eastenders), Robert Buckley (One Tree Hill) and David Anders (Once Upon a Time, The Vampire Diaries).  The 4-disc DVD set includes all 19 episodes from the second season, plus deleted scenes and the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con panel. iZOMBIE: The Complete Second Season is priced to own at $39.99 SRP.

Additionally, due to overwhelming fan demand, iZOMBIE comes to Blu-rayTM courtesy of Warner Archive as individual Season 1 and Season 2 offerings. The Blu-rayTM releases of iZOMBIE will include all bonus features on the DVD versions of Season 1 and Season 2, respectively. Also available on July 12, 2016, the Blu-ray releases will be found at Amazon.com and all online retailers.

HBO and Cinemax Free Preview Weekend

Big news for fans of great TV! HBO and Cinemax are offering free previews this weekend (Friday, April 22 – Monday, April 25), just in time for the new season premieres of GAME OF THRONES, SILICON VALLEY and VEEP as well as the pay-TV premiere of JURASSIC WORLD.

HBO programming highlights for the weekend include...

The Housing Market Will KILL YOU in The Maiden

Some horror films are cut and dry with simple themes of good and evil fighting for a foothold in our world. Others raise questions of morality. In The Maiden, we meet a real estate agent who would stand up to the terrors of a homicidal supernatural entity just to make a sale! In today's economy, that's 100% believable, though you'll agree her choice of cleaning attire may not be. SUSPENSION OF DISBELIEF!!

Michael Chaves wrote and directed the original short. The story was inspired by the real estate crash a few years ago. “I was fascinated by how corrupt it was,” said Chaves. “I’ve always loved haunted house stories, but I wanted some kind of a twist. I started wondering ‘what happens before the young family moves in? How was someone able sell something so evil?’ Dive in and watch for yourself...

New Ghostbusters Figures Pre-Orders Begin!

This week, the second series of Ghostbusters Select Action Figures ships to comic shops from Diamond Select Toys, with Peter Venkman, Egon Spengler and Dana Barrett joining the previously released Ray Stanz, Winston Zeddemore and Louis Tully. Based on the original 1984 Ghostbusters film, each of these 7” scale figures will come packaged with a piece of the rooftop temple diorama from the climactic scene, which will be spread across all 15 releases in the line. And once you have Series 2 in your hands, you’ll be able to pre-order Series 3!

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Cryptozoic Entertainment Releases Cartoon Network Crossover Crisis Deck-Building Game

Cryptozoic Entertainment (cryptozoic.com), under license from Cartoon Network, announces the release of the Cartoon Network Crossover Crisis Deck-Building Game. With many successful launches in the Cerberus Engine line, including standalone versions as well as expansion packs, this new release is highly anticipated and features fan favorite characters from many current and classic Cartoon Network animated series. This newest standalone game will release on April 13 and is fully compatible with all previous Cerberus Engine releases.

Star Trek Beyond Fan Event Hitting May 20th

"Star Trek Beyond" director Justin Lin announced today a first-ever fan event to take place on May 20 in celebration of the series’ milestone 50th Anniversary this year and the film's release this summer.

The one-time only special event, taking place at the historic Paramount Pictures studio lot, will include the premiere of the newest “Star Trek Beyond” trailer, an exclusive first-look of never before seen footage from the upcoming film, a Q&A with Lin and the cast and crew, special guests appearances, and other surprises. The QandA will be streamed via Facebook Live.

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

The Original Godzilla Returns

I'm just gonna leave this right...here...

Animaniacs: Out of the Tower and Going On TOUR!

Lets face it...Cable TV is expensive. Because of this glaring fact, most people I know have Netflix to fill the half hour when they aren't working...which is why news of new additions to the streaming service always echoes across the webiverse. Recently, Animaniacs was added to the Netflix lineup...and the people rejoiced. Now, the New York Times (via Nerdist) is reporting the original voice actors are taking the incredibly infectious songs of the Animaniacs on the road with a live orchestra to back them up.

Wizard World Music Concert Series To Debut June 3 With Grimes

Wizard World, Inc., the predominant producer of Comic Cons across North America, which is set to provide Philadelphia comic con fans with unparalleled access to the hottest talent from Chris Evans (Captain America), Chris Hemsworth (Thor) and Tom Hiddleston (Thor) to Michael J. Fox (Back to the Future) and David Duchovny ("The X-Files"), announced today the launch of the first ever music concert series to accompany a comic convention festival. Presented by Wizard World, Inc., known for events that celebrate pop culture, movies, TV shows, gaming and technology, the music concert series will make its debut in Philadelphia on June 3, 2016 featuring headliner and award-winning singer, songwriter and producer, Grimes.

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

X-Files: The Event Series on Blu-ray & DVD on June 14

Almost 14 years after the original series run, the next mind-bending chapter of “The X-Files”™ is a thrilling, six-episode event series from creator/executive producer Chris Carter, with stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson reinhabiting their roles as iconic FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. Mitch Pileggi also returns as FBI Assistant Director Walter Skinner, Mulder and Scully’s boss, who walks a fine line between loyalty to these investigators and accountability to his superiors. This marks the momentous return of the Emmy®- and Golden Globe® Award-winning pop culture phenomenon, which remains one of the longest-running sci-fi series in network television history.

IDW Asks Who Killed Kurt Cobain?

The most iconic singer/songwriter of his generation, Kurt Cobain left behind a phenomenal body of work, legions of fans, and a mystery… a final letter addressed to “Boddah.”

Now, award-winning creator Nicolas Otero brings the story of this note to life in the forthcoming original graphic novel WHO KILLED KURT COBAIN?

Based on the French novel, Le Roman de Boddah by Heloise Guay de Bellissen, this adaptation – a work of fiction – recounts real-life events from Cobain’s life, as narrated by his childhood imaginary friend, Boddah.

Your First Look at Titanfall 2

Like massive, battling robots? Like tiny lil humans climbing into massive battling robots to pound the holy hell out of each other with all sorts of fantastic weapons capable of leveling a city? Then I think you're in the right place!

From Respawn Entertainment, the studio that brought you the award-winning Titanfall, comes Titanfall 2. Check out the teaser trailer and get a glimpse of what awaits you on the Frontier...

Friday, April 8, 2016

Misfits & Marvel's Cloak and Dagger Coming to Freeform/ABC Family

The latter part of that title is fairly important I think, as a show premiering on ABC Family would be squeaky clean, no? I could be wrong, but it's something worth noting, especially for a show like Misfits that was known for its sex, drugs and foul mouthed action (all of which, I was quite happy with!) Beyond that, more Marvel on TV is always AWESOME!! I'd say i'm at least minimally aware of Cloak and Dagger's history in the Marvel Comics Universe, as they popped up often in Spider-Man..fought alongside the Avengers..and i'm sure I saw them running with the X-Men and/or New Mutants once or twice. Not being A or even B list characters, it will be interesting to see what Marvel villains this production is allowed to fold into their universe. Another question...would they be Inhumans rather than Mutants and so, tied to the Agents of SHIELD TV show? We'll know soon enough!

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Dear Hollywood: Critics Can Be Fans Too

**Spoilers mixed in here so beware!**

There's an odd disconnect in this country. I see it in two places primarily. One is when people talk about celebrities or people they perceive as celebrities. There is an accepted level of badmouthing and ridicule that happens when speaking about these individuals in very public places...never mind that the internet makes the world so small that the subject of these talks can usually see the postings...and that not all "celebrities" are off boating in Spain, using 100's to light their cigars...and the small fact that the individual is human with feelings. In a world so hellbent on shielding disenfranchised folks from the cruelty of bullies, we sure do have double standards for if and when that protection comes into play. The other point of disconnect is with "critics", who are spoken of as if they are a race of creatures separate from the bipedal ruling class of the planet Earth. These beings spout baseless opinion, often agreeing with each other as the winds of trend dictate, spreading falsehood and furthering an agenda to crush films they unanimously decide are unworthy. This is all ridiculous, of course, but read the comments across the internet pointing to reviews of the recent, reigning box office champion Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice and you'll see it's not far from what some people are saying.

Friday, April 1, 2016

Your First Look At Ash vs Evil Dead Season 2

Retirement from killing Deadites never looked as good as depicted in the first photo released from the set of the STARZ Original series “Ash vs Evil Dead.”  The new image gives viewers a peek into the shenanigans Ash has been up to in Jacksonville.  Production began last month in New Zealand on the 10-episode second season of the half-hour series executive produced by Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert, Bruce Campbell, Ivan Raimi, and Craig DiGregorio who serves as executive producer and showrunner.

The Witch Returns To Theaters Today!

Wouldst thou like to live deliciously... again? You'll have your chance this Friday, April 1 when A24's THE WITCH, "a film so f*cked up, Satan would see it twice," comes back into theaters nationwide for a limited time. Once more, experience the unnerving terror of Robert Eggers' instant horror classic. 

To celebrate this eerie occasion, a new trailer has been unleashed from the depths of hell...

Justice League vs Teen Titans Reviewed

by Saniyat Choudhury
Justice League vs. Teen Titans is another solid entry in the DC Animated Universe. The story is well paced, the acting is great, and the movie always manages to strike a lively, light tone while keeping that serious edge.  
The plot revolves around Robin (Damian Wayne), as he is forced to join the Teen Titans to learn teamwork and get his attitude in check.  As Robin butts heads, and eventually bonds with the rest of the Titans, a mysterious force slowly starts possessing the Justice League. What follows is an action-packed adventure as the Titans must do battle with a Justice League under the control of an evil entity.

Andrew WK Forms The Party Party

Yes, it is April 1st...but no..this looks legit.

Andrew W.K. has long stood for the uplifting and unifying power of positive partying. He will continue this tradition in an area that needs it desperately - governmental politics - with the formation of a new political party, The Party Party - where his goal is, "to remove the disillusioning aspects of politics and just have the party."