Quick hits
Upcoming from Sideshow Toys: 1:1 scale busts of Boris Karloff's Ardeth Bey from 1932's "The Mummy" and the comic book version of "The Thing." The busts are the first in line in a series of Univeral Studios and Marvel Comics busts.
Hey, it's Batman vs. Wolverine! Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale are set to play rival magicians in "The Prestige", a new film from "Batman Begins" director Christopher Nolan.
USA Today reviews the "platinum edition" of Disney's "Cinderella."
Nicholas Cage is a huge comic book geek.
JoBlo has a peek at the new, animated "Curious George."
Eliza Dushku has thrown her tiara in the ring. She wants to be Wonder Woman.
Sony has posted an official villains gallery in antipation of "Spider-Man 3."
Hey, it's Batman vs. Wolverine! Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale are set to play rival magicians in "The Prestige", a new film from "Batman Begins" director Christopher Nolan.
USA Today reviews the "platinum edition" of Disney's "Cinderella."
Nicholas Cage is a huge comic book geek.
JoBlo has a peek at the new, animated "Curious George."
Eliza Dushku has thrown her tiara in the ring. She wants to be Wonder Woman.
Sony has posted an official villains gallery in antipation of "Spider-Man 3."
Love: "My Little Red Book" -- Today's Best Song Ever
A punked-up take on Burt Bacharach's "What's New Pussycat" soundtrack tune (the composer reportedly wasn't pleased), this was an early single for the L.A.-based Love.
The original version, by Manfred Mann, was light with jazz touches. But this is all relentlessly pounding drums and bass. The vocals are pure aggression, not resignation.
Fronted by the charismatic Arthur Lee, Love is one of the 60s' lost treasures.
Never given much attention in its prime, the band has taken on cult status, particularly its 1967 masterwork "Forever Changes," which seamlessly blends standard rock band instrumentation with strings and horns--all topped off with Lee's oddball lyrics. If you're a fan of "Pet Sounds" or "Sgt. Pepper," it's one you've gotta hear.
Available: Via iTunes, on Love's eponymous debut album, and on the Rhino compilation "Love Story," which includes all the band's best albums tracks, singles and "Forever Changes" in its entirety.
DVD new releases for Oct. 4
The Bob Newhart Show - The Complete Second Season
Cinderella (Disney Special Platinum Edition)
Cream - Royal Albert Hall - London May 2-3-5-6 2005
Cream - Farewell Concert (1968)
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
Star Trek - Nemesis (Special Collector's Edition)
The Val Lewton Horror Collection (Cat People / The Curse of the Cat People / I Walked with a Zombie / The Body Snatcher / Isle of the Dead / Bedlam / The Leopard Man / The Ghost Ship / The Seventh Victim / Shadows in the Dark)
Cinderella (Disney Special Platinum Edition)
Cream - Royal Albert Hall - London May 2-3-5-6 2005
Cream - Farewell Concert (1968)
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
Star Trek - Nemesis (Special Collector's Edition)
The Val Lewton Horror Collection (Cat People / The Curse of the Cat People / I Walked with a Zombie / The Body Snatcher / Isle of the Dead / Bedlam / The Leopard Man / The Ghost Ship / The Seventh Victim / Shadows in the Dark)
"High in the Clouds," Paul McCartney's children's book
He's garnering decent reviews on his new LP so, what the hell, he might as well write a book too, eh?
Despite the title, which might lead you to believe it's an autobiography, the tome is for kids. Here's the publisher's description:
Forced to leave his woodland home, destroyed by the expansion plans of the evil Gretsch, Wirral the squirrel vows to find the fabled land of Animalia, where all the animals are said to live in freedom and without fear. Aided and abetted by Froggo the hot-air-ballooning frog, Wilhamina the plucky red squirrel, and Ratsy the streetwise rodent, Wirral's personal quest turns into a full-blown plan to save enslaved animals Everywhere -- a plan that is fraught with danger. Exciting, poignant, and funny, this lavishly illustrated epic tale will delight children of all ages.
I wonder if Fender and Rickenbacker turn up as well?
See the Best Beatles Sites on the Web.
Despite the title, which might lead you to believe it's an autobiography, the tome is for kids. Here's the publisher's description:
Forced to leave his woodland home, destroyed by the expansion plans of the evil Gretsch, Wirral the squirrel vows to find the fabled land of Animalia, where all the animals are said to live in freedom and without fear. Aided and abetted by Froggo the hot-air-ballooning frog, Wilhamina the plucky red squirrel, and Ratsy the streetwise rodent, Wirral's personal quest turns into a full-blown plan to save enslaved animals Everywhere -- a plan that is fraught with danger. Exciting, poignant, and funny, this lavishly illustrated epic tale will delight children of all ages.
I wonder if Fender and Rickenbacker turn up as well?
See the Best Beatles Sites on the Web.
"King Kong" production diaries to hit DVD
In what amounts to a bonus disk released before the actual film hits theaters, Universal will release director Peter Jackson's video production diaries of "King Kong" Dec. 13. The film opens in theaters Dec. 14.
The two-disk set includes three and a half hours of material.
According to DVD Exclusive:
The DVD collection, expected to be priced at $39.98, features the journals from the first eight months of production ending with principal photography as well as original footage produced specifically for the DVD and a 50-page four-color book.
The set is available for pre-order at $27.99 from Amazon now.
The two-disk set includes three and a half hours of material.
According to DVD Exclusive:
The DVD collection, expected to be priced at $39.98, features the journals from the first eight months of production ending with principal photography as well as original footage produced specifically for the DVD and a 50-page four-color book.
The set is available for pre-order at $27.99 from Amazon now.
DC Direct JLA gift set
Out for the holidays, this set boxes up modern-look versions of the Justice League of America.
Along with the figures, it comes with 48-page comic book featuring material from JLA 80-Page Giant #1, JLA Secret Files #3, JLA #77, and JLA Gallery #1.
Along with the figures, it comes with 48-page comic book featuring material from JLA 80-Page Giant #1, JLA Secret Files #3, JLA #77, and JLA Gallery #1.
New comics previews
Check out Mile High Comics for advance looks at Albion #3, Batman: Gotham County Line #1, Outsiders #29, Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles #1, Swamp Thing #20, Amazing Fantasy #13, Incredible Hulk #87, Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #8, Marvel Monsters: Devil Dinosaur, Marvel Team-Up #13, New Thunderbolts #13, Spider-Girl #91, Spider-Man: The Other Sketchbook, Uncanny X-Men #465 and X-Men Unlimited #11.
More upcoming comics.
More upcoming comics.
Quick hits
Checking in with Neil Gaimin.
Not much to see, but the official "Superman Returns" site is up.
Another animated "Lucky Luke" feature is planned in France.
31 free Van Morrison MP3s. And worth every penny!
Booksteve joins the Johnny West Club.
Via Bubblegumfink: a site dedicated to British TV annuals.
Dial B looks in his crystal ball.
Not much to see, but the official "Superman Returns" site is up.
Another animated "Lucky Luke" feature is planned in France.
31 free Van Morrison MP3s. And worth every penny!
Booksteve joins the Johnny West Club.
Via Bubblegumfink: a site dedicated to British TV annuals.
Dial B looks in his crystal ball.
Quick hits
I want this for Christmas.
Mark Evanier on Muppet stamps!
Today in exotica!
JoBlo has an interview with "Serenity" director Joss Whedon.
And TV Guide has an interview with "Serenity" star Nathan Fillion.
Mike Myers is set to play the late Who drummer Keith Moon.
An "Emily the Strange" movie is in the works.
Newsarama has an 8-page preview of Grant Morrison's upcoming "All-Star Superman".
Yahoo! Movies previews "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were Rabbit".
Mark Evanier on Muppet stamps!
Today in exotica!
JoBlo has an interview with "Serenity" director Joss Whedon.
And TV Guide has an interview with "Serenity" star Nathan Fillion.
Mike Myers is set to play the late Who drummer Keith Moon.
An "Emily the Strange" movie is in the works.
Newsarama has an 8-page preview of Grant Morrison's upcoming "All-Star Superman".
Yahoo! Movies previews "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were Rabbit".
DVD new releases for October 2005
Oct. 4
The Bob Newhart Show - The Complete Second Season
Cinderella (Disney Special Platinum Edition)
Cream - Royal Albert Hall - London May 2-3-5-6 2005
Cream - Farewell Concert (1968)
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
Star Trek - Nemesis (Special Collector's Edition)
The Val Lewton Horror Collection (Cat People / The Curse of the Cat People / I Walked with a Zombie / The Body Snatcher / Isle of the Dead / Bedlam / The Leopard Man / The Ghost Ship / The Seventh Victim / Shadows in the Dark)
Oct. 11
Arrested Development - Season Two
Soap - The Complete Fourth Season
South Park - The Complete Sixth Season
Veronica Mars - The Complete First Season
Oct. 18
Batman Begins (Widescreen Edition)
Batman Forever (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Batman Returns (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Batman Vs Dracula
Dark Shadows:Complete Revival Series 1991
Twilight Zone Season 4
Oct. 25
Alias - The Complete Fourth Season
Bewitched - The Complete Second Season (colorized)
Bewitched - The Complete Second Season (B&W)
Looney Tunes - Golden Collection, Volume Three
Tales From the Crypt - The Complete Second Season
Tom and Jerry Spotlight Collection:V2
The Wizard of Oz (Three-Disc Collector's Edition)
"Serenity" review roundup
South Florida.com: While Serenity will play like a masterpiece to devoted fans of Firefly, outsiders are likely to have a few problems with it. Most glaring is the dialogue, which tries a little too hard to be Old West. But in its own unassuming, self-effacing way, Serenity is the epic sci-fi adventure that the latter years of Star Wars could only dream of being.
Associated Press:...a spirited mix of the familiar and the futuristic, of fast-paced chase scenes and butt-kicking brawls, of witty banter and well-drawn characters.
Ohio State University Lantern: The adaptation of the TV show "Firefly" written and directed by Joss Whedon tries to cover all bases. The action/sci-fi/drama/adventure/comedy is much like a track star trying to run a 400, a relay, and poll vault all at once - it is just too much.
...a majority of the movie the audience is left wondering what exactly is the purpose.
Knight Ridder...sharp writing and well-drawn characters mean you can enjoy it even if you don't like those genres. And even if, like me, you don't have a history with the characters.
...There's lots of other stuff floating around in "Serenity," including an anti-mood-altering drug theme that is either an indictment of Prozac or a shout-out to Tom Cruise, a "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" joke and a speech about how one country shouldn't meddle in another country's business.
There's snappy dialogue, and the performances are sharp (Chiwetel Ejiofor, so magnetic in "Four Brothers," brings another villain to life), but Whedon is a better writer than director. Although he shapes individual moments well, he hasn't assembled them into a movie that will satisfy anyone who comes to "Serenity" without having seen "Firefly."
Associated Press:...a spirited mix of the familiar and the futuristic, of fast-paced chase scenes and butt-kicking brawls, of witty banter and well-drawn characters.
Ohio State University Lantern: The adaptation of the TV show "Firefly" written and directed by Joss Whedon tries to cover all bases. The action/sci-fi/drama/adventure/comedy is much like a track star trying to run a 400, a relay, and poll vault all at once - it is just too much.
...a majority of the movie the audience is left wondering what exactly is the purpose.
Knight Ridder...sharp writing and well-drawn characters mean you can enjoy it even if you don't like those genres. And even if, like me, you don't have a history with the characters.
...There's lots of other stuff floating around in "Serenity," including an anti-mood-altering drug theme that is either an indictment of Prozac or a shout-out to Tom Cruise, a "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" joke and a speech about how one country shouldn't meddle in another country's business.
There's snappy dialogue, and the performances are sharp (Chiwetel Ejiofor, so magnetic in "Four Brothers," brings another villain to life), but Whedon is a better writer than director. Although he shapes individual moments well, he hasn't assembled them into a movie that will satisfy anyone who comes to "Serenity" without having seen "Firefly."
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