It’s official, bring on the animal! The Hollywood Reporter has broke the news that former WWE and MMA star Dave Bautista is officially Drax the Destroyer in Marvel Comic’s Guardians of the Galaxy film. Last month, the rumors all pointed to Jason Momoa (Conan) sealing the deal, but it looks like the Animal powerbombed his way to the role. Drax […]
He killed Superman, so who can really stop him? Revealed today in a trailer, we now have confirmation that Doomsday is a playable character in Neatherrealm Studios DC Comics fighter, Injustice: Gods Among Us. Most known for killed the Man of Steel, Doomsday is a hulking monster, one that deserves to be in this game. I can’t wait! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bd7mmZPejY&w=640&h=360]
Ready for some more real life super heroics? Kick Ass 2 is on its way, and it’s packing quite the punch. The cast is back, with a world that has more “super” heroes popping up every day. Check out the trailer below…what do you think? With Aaron Taylor-Johnson back as the green suited Kick Ass, McLovin himself Christopher Mints-Plasse as […]
Written by Jimmie Robinson Art by Jimmie Robinson Published by: Image Comics Website: www.imagecomics.com By Nolan Patrick Smith High school can be tough enough on a teen. Those awkward years that go in to trying to obtain that almighty diploma and get the heck out as soon as possible are years we all remember, and maybe shutter at. But what […]
By Jason T. Smith (Hesperia) Fee, Fye, Foe, Fun! Giant fun! That’s what’s in store for you when you check out Warner Bros. latest motion picture “Jack The Giant Slayer”. This is Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures take on the classic fairy tale, Jack and the Beanstalk which many of us remember hearing as kids. And boy did they hit […]
By Nolan P. Smith (Hesperia) When it comes to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson being in a film, audiences usually have a good idea on what to expect: an all out action flick, a hero who talks with his fists rather than words. A real popcorn action flick is what the star is known for. Snitch is not that type of […]
It is with deep regret that we report that former WWE Manager Paul Bearer, real name William Moody, passed away this evening. WWE.com reported the news late Wednesday, which has been a shock to not only the wrestling world, but the world as a whole. Those familiar with Moody and his character, Paul Bearer, know how instrumental he was in […]
Wait, was that… here’s hoping! Check out the latest trailer for Iron Man 3, which hits the states on May 3rd. See the maniacal Mandarin, the charismatic genius of Tony Stark, and quite a few of his inventions, including a rather large one that comic fans should get excited for. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEIVPiTuYkQ&w=640&h=360]
Get ready to rules the seven seas, Assassin’s Creed style. The trailer just got leaked today for Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag well before it’s Monday unveiling, and wow, does it impress. The latest installment in the Assassin’s Creed franchise takes the action to the seas in the lands of pirates and thievery. Taking a lead from Assassin’s Creed […]
Time is of the essence! In Sanity, AZ, a Kickstarter project that aims to produce a collection of stories told in the comic book medium about a strange desert town, has it’s Kickstarter campaign end today. They are SO close to reaching the goal, so please check it out, share it around, and help make this a reality! Here is […]
Straczynski and Templesmith on a book? YES! Joe’s Comics, J. Michael Straczynski’s (Babylon 5, Midnight Nation) comic imprint is back with a vengeance this May with Ten Grand, which teams the famed writer with one of my favorite artists, Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night, Fell). For me, this is turning into a dream book: I’ve always been a huge […]
Going to the ECCC? Then make sure to drop by Archaia’s booth! Archaia Entertainment, publisher of books like Mouse Guard, Return of the Dapper Men, and my personal favorite, Okko, is all set for the upcoming Emerald City Comicon. Check out their press release below on creators signing at the show as well as a chance to win some of […]
Olympus Has Fallen…and I can’t wait. March 22nd is the day that the FilmDistrict action/thriller Olympus Has Fallen hits theaters. Starring Morgan Freeman, Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart and more and directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day), the film looks terrific! Check out the new TV spot below, as well as the synopsis of the film: Synopsis: When the White House […]
It’s this weekend! The Emerald City Comicon takes place this weekend in Seattle, are you ready? If you are attending, then take note of the creator signings Image Comics will have on hand. Signings include Ryan Ottley (Invincible), Darick Robertson (Happy!), Blair Butler (Heart), Jim Zub (Skullkickers), Scotty Snyder (Severed), Fiona Staples (Saga) and more. Check out the official schedule […]
The name of this one is judgement day… The M-E-T-H-O-D MAN is definitley one of the best to grasp the mic, and his Tical 2000 was no exception. The lead single was a grim ode to what many thought would happen when the clock struck midnight in the year 2000: judgement day. The Wu-Tang Clan veteran raps in and out […]
WE THE PEOPLE! When the WWE started this whole “Real American” gimmick with Jack Swagger and Zeb Coulter, they knew the controversy it would bring. This is nothing new: the WWE did this way back when with John Bradshaw Layfield, but the timing right now couldn’t be better for publicity. Last week, conservative personality and controversy magnet Glenn Beck decided […]
Review by: Nolan P. Smith Developers: Ninja Theory Publisher: Capcom Genre: Action Rating: M for Mature In 2001, the gaming world was introduced to a game that literally bursts with style: Devil May Cry. The adventures of the red clad demon hunter Dante wowed fans for four games, but by the forth game the formula had become a bit tiresome. […]
I don’t want to oversell what Ryan has accomplished here, but I gave God Hates Astronauts to a blind man and he regained his sight.-Jonathan Hickman (The Avengers, Fantastic Four, The Manhattan Projects) With an endorsement like that, how can you not want to back God Hates Astronauts? The 180 page hardcover collection of the web comic by Ryan Browne […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith Writer: Brian K. Vaughn Artist: Fiona Staples Publisher: Image Comics Website: www.imagecomics.com As the poet Robert Frost once said, “nothing gold can stay.” A truer statement couldn’t be said, especially when looking at Saga #10, by Brian K. Vaughn and Fiona Staples. The tension builds, the chess pieces are all in place: now, it’s time […]
Wow…completely blown away. Buzzfeed Entertainment released an article today talking about the king himself, Jack Kirby and his work on Lords of Light, which has ties to the hit movie, Argo. Check out the whole article at http://www.buzzfeed.com/richardrushfield/the-lost-jack-kirby-sketches-for-the-real-argo-film-project and look in awe at one of the ten pieces that you can view at Buzzfeed. Masterful, awe inspiring works, this could […]
(Photo: Associated Press) By Nolan P. Smith So, today was the day: February 20th, the big reveal of Sony’s Playstation 4… So…where was it? Because I watched the presentation, the videos, and I saw the controller…but did I miss the part the shows the actual system? For me, the big presentation showed all the bells and whistles, but forgot to […]
Out of the ashes comes rebirth. After THQ was separated and sold off in sections, it was TakeTwo Interactive Software that came out with the license for the WWE titles. 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two, is now gearing up to take the reigns of the squared circle with WWE 14. The title will continue to be produced by Yukes, […]
It’s a match made in…hell. Dark Horse Deluxe and Toy2R announced today a partnership to distribute Mini-Qee figures based on Mike Mignola’s Hellboy. Check out the press release below: DARK HORSE DELUXE PARTNERS WITH TOY2R TO DISTRIBUTE LIMITED EDITION HELLBOY MINI-QEE VINYL TOYS! MILWAUKIE, OR–At this year’s International Toy Fair, Dark Horse revealed what is sure to be one of […]
Review by Jason T. Smith Publisher: Dark Horse Books Release Date: January 2013 Website: www.darkhorse.com Video game giant Nintendo has recently released the highly anticipated The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia in conjunction with Dark Horse Books. This huge hardcover masterpiece features 240 plus pages of full color art from pretty much every Zelda game there ever was. If you […]
“Second star to the right and straight on ’til morning.” Disney’s Peter Pan, which just celebrated its 60th anniversary, is a classic animated feature, one beloved by many generations. Well, now comes a chance to own the classic in a whole new way: in minimate form! This March, fans will be able to get a hold of the classic Peter […]
Because one more adjective just isn’t enough. Image Comics announced today yet another Skullkickers “relaunch” with the All-New, Secret Skullkickers! Check out the cover above, as well as the regular “variant” cover below. I have to say, these covers keep getting better and better! Plus, the book is a hoot, so I think all the attention this book gets, it […]
Back to the Big Easy. World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) held a press conference today where they announced the site of next year’s grandest stage of them all, Wrestlemania, and it’s right in the heart of New Orleans. The Mercedes-Benz Superdome will house wrestling’s biggest event of the year in 2014, which is a pretty great choice. Those who watched last […]
It is a sad day in the sports world. Longtime owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, Jerry Buss has passed away today at the age of 80. Buss purchased the Lakers in 1979 and has been a vital part of the team that included the talents of Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O’ Neal, Kobe Bryant and more. It is […]