Pop Culture Roundup Sept. 8, 2006
A soundtrack album for the great "My Name is Earl" series is coming out from Shout! Factory Sept. 19. Some interesting cuts:
Included are new recordings by Matthew Sweet (“Livin’ Thing”), Uncle Kracker (“The Weight”) and John Hiatt (“Instant Karma”), plus favorites by Lynyrd Skynyrd and Sammy Davis, Jr.
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Via Blog@Newsarama comes word of this upcoming book:
DC Comics Covergirls
Written by Louise Simonson
Pub Date: April 2007
From the trailblazing Wonder Woman of the 1940s to edgy, girl-power-driven comics series like Birds of Prey, DC Comics Covergirls takes a look at the female characters of DC Comics throughout the company's history, and features many of DC Comics' iconic comic book covers. Written by renowned comic book writer Louise Simonson, the book examines the evolution of the comic book women of DC Comics: the 1942 introduction of the most famous DC heroine, Wonder Woman, and her various incarnations up to the present; the creation of comic book spin-offs based on characters such as Lois Lane; and the recent wealth of fierce, female character-driven comics such as Supergirl, Birds of Prey, Batgirl, and Catwoman, featuring women who have no trouble being both sexy and strong-willed. Famous featured DC Comics artists include Jim Lee, Alex Ross, Adam Hughes, J. Scott Campbell, Michael Turner, Tim Sale, and Jill Thompson. DC Comics Covergirls is a smart and in-depth look at the female comic book characters we've grown up with all these years, and is sure to appeal to new comic book fans and diehard collectors alike.
You can pre-order it now from Amazon.
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Via the Jack Kirby Comics Blog: Another interesting book, coming from Dark Horse Comics:
THE ARTIST WITHIN
by Greg Preston
The culmination of more than fifteen years of photography by renowned photographer Greg Preston, this book is a living history of the men and women who have shaped the imaginations of countless millions of people around the world through their work in the fields of animated cartoons, comic books, comic strips, and editorial cartooning. The list of artists includes such luminaries as Frank Miller, Al Hirschfeld, Joe Barbera, Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Moebius, Walter and Louise Simonson, and many more, all in photographs exclusive and shot expressly for this book.
You can pre-order it from Amazon.
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Ever know there was a planned Captain Marvel comic strip? I didn't.
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Superhero Hype! has some "Fantastic Four 2" set pictures.
Included are new recordings by Matthew Sweet (“Livin’ Thing”), Uncle Kracker (“The Weight”) and John Hiatt (“Instant Karma”), plus favorites by Lynyrd Skynyrd and Sammy Davis, Jr.
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Via Blog@Newsarama comes word of this upcoming book:
DC Comics Covergirls
Written by Louise Simonson
Pub Date: April 2007
From the trailblazing Wonder Woman of the 1940s to edgy, girl-power-driven comics series like Birds of Prey, DC Comics Covergirls takes a look at the female characters of DC Comics throughout the company's history, and features many of DC Comics' iconic comic book covers. Written by renowned comic book writer Louise Simonson, the book examines the evolution of the comic book women of DC Comics: the 1942 introduction of the most famous DC heroine, Wonder Woman, and her various incarnations up to the present; the creation of comic book spin-offs based on characters such as Lois Lane; and the recent wealth of fierce, female character-driven comics such as Supergirl, Birds of Prey, Batgirl, and Catwoman, featuring women who have no trouble being both sexy and strong-willed. Famous featured DC Comics artists include Jim Lee, Alex Ross, Adam Hughes, J. Scott Campbell, Michael Turner, Tim Sale, and Jill Thompson. DC Comics Covergirls is a smart and in-depth look at the female comic book characters we've grown up with all these years, and is sure to appeal to new comic book fans and diehard collectors alike.
You can pre-order it now from Amazon.
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Via the Jack Kirby Comics Blog: Another interesting book, coming from Dark Horse Comics:
THE ARTIST WITHIN
by Greg Preston
The culmination of more than fifteen years of photography by renowned photographer Greg Preston, this book is a living history of the men and women who have shaped the imaginations of countless millions of people around the world through their work in the fields of animated cartoons, comic books, comic strips, and editorial cartooning. The list of artists includes such luminaries as Frank Miller, Al Hirschfeld, Joe Barbera, Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Moebius, Walter and Louise Simonson, and many more, all in photographs exclusive and shot expressly for this book.
You can pre-order it from Amazon.
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Ever know there was a planned Captain Marvel comic strip? I didn't.
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Superhero Hype! has some "Fantastic Four 2" set pictures.
Details on "Doctor Who" series 2 UK DVD set
Here are the extras to be included on the second series (season) "Doctor Who" set, out Nov. 20 in the U.K.:
- Out-takes
- Deleted scenes
- Audio Commentary available on nine episodes, with In Vision commentary available on five episodes - featuring cast and crew including David Tennant and Billie Piper
- 13 Doctor Who Confidential Episodes (edited versions)
- 5.1 sound
- David's Video Diaries
- Billie's Video Diary
- Children in Need special
- Audio description and subtitles available on each episode
The set also includes all 13 episodes from the season:
1. The Christmas Invasion
2. New Earth
3. Tooth And Claw
4. School Reunion
5. The Girl In The Fireplace
6. Rise Of The Cybermen
7. Age of Steel
8. The Idiot's Lantern
9. The Impossible Planet
10. The Satan Pit
11. Love & Monsters
12. Fear Her
13. Army Of Ghosts
14. Doomsday
See the Best Doctor Who Sites on the Web.
"Legion of Superheroes" animated series episode guide season 1
Here are details on the "Legion of Superheroes" first season episodes. The show debuts Sept. 23 on the Kids WB! Air dates for specific episodes are provided where known.
1.1. "MAN OF TOMORROW" September 23, 2006
When fearsome villains the Fatal Five set their sights on the newly formed Legion of Super Heroes, three of the Legion's members go back in time to get help from the greatest hero of all time: Superman. Instead they find Clark Kent, aware of his powers but not yet of his grand destiny.
1.2. "TIMBER WOLF" September 30, 2006
A mysterious scientist asks the Legion to help capture a dangerous creature. They succeed, only to discover the creature is nowhere near as dangerous as the scientist himself.
1.3. "LEGACY" October 7, 2006
Superman unknowingly saves the life of Alexis, one of the wealthiest people in the galaxy. Alexis and Superman become fast friends, but when Superman's Legion responsibilities get in the way of their friendship, Alexis decides to do something about it...
1.4. "FEAR FACTORY"
During a cosmic storm, the team takes refuge in a creepy, derelict space station. On board, one-by-one, each Legionnaire faces his or her deepest fear -- and then disappears.
1.5. "CHAMPIONS"
While supporting Lighting Lad as he competes in the challenging Galactic Games, Superman and Phantom Girl uncover a sinister plot by the Fatal Five! Lightning Lad has troubles of his own when he finds his biggest competition from someone close to him.
1.6. "PHANTOMS"
When Superman accidentally opens a gateway to a phantom dimension, a young man with powers identical to his is freed in the process. Now Superman must not only stop this destructive visitor, but also rescue the Legionnaires when they become trapped in the vistor's dimension.
1.7. "CHILD'S PLAY"
A young sorcerer arrives on Earth and causes a heap of trouble. In an effort to send him home, Superman learns of his vulnerability to magic, while Phantom Girl puts her diplomatic skills to the test as she travels to the sorcerer's secretive world to ask for help.
1.8. "LIGHTING STORM"
Much to the Legion's disappointment, Lighting Lad accepts an invitation to join an older, "cooler" team. Once there, however, Lightning Lad realizes these new heroes aren't exactly what they seem. Now, caught between the Legion and his new friends, Lighting Lad must decide once and for all where his loyalties lie.
1.9. "BRAIN DRAIN"
A major malfunction sends Brainiac 5's genius IQ plummeting. To obtain the rare element needed to save him, Superman and Timber Wolf must travel to the most inhospitable planet in the galaxy -- and thanks to a transporter accident, they have only Brainy's head to guide them.
1.10. "THE SUBSTITUTES"
It's that time of year again -- Legion Auditions! This year's crop is hardly promising, with most hopefuls turning out to be comic duds. But when the Legion is overwhelmed fighting a mysterious foe in Earth's upper atmosphere, a group of rejects takes it upon themselves to save the world below... with outrageous results.
1.11. "CHAIN OF COMMAND"
When disaster strikes Lightning Lad's home planet of Winath, the Legion is called to help. Lightning Lad's efforts to take charge are thwarted however when long-absent Legion leader Cosmic Boy arrives with an enigmatic new hero in tow.
1.12. "SUNDOWN, PT. 1"
The Legion is put to the ultimate test when an ancient weapon known as a Sun Eater comes to life. The Legion mounts a heroic defense, but the Sun Eater proves too powerful. Now at full strength, the unstoppable Sun Eater sets its sights on Earth...
1.13. "SUNDOWN, PT. 2"
With the Sun Eater on a direct course for Earth's sun, the Legion has no choice but to ask bitter enemies for help to stop it. Superman meanwhile has his toughest battle yet when he discovers the stealthy alien controlling the sinister machine. In the end, the Legion triumphs... but at a terrible cost.
New and upcoming action figures Sept. 8, 2006
Complete List of Marvel Legends Action Figures
Complete List of DC Direct Action Figures
Hasbro Spider-Man Origins figures, see below
Here's a look at action figures available via your local comics shop or via the TIP!-supporting links below:
DC Direct Action Figures
Alex Ross Justice League Action Figures Series 3
--Green Lantern
--The Joker
--Plastic Man
--Wonder Woman
--Poison Ivy
Alex Ross Justice League Action Figures Series 4
--Shazam
--Black Adam
--Hawkman
--Zatanna
--Solomon Grundy
Batman Dark Victory
--Batman
--Commissioner Gordon
--Scarecrow
--Robin and Penguin
Crisis on Infinite Earths Series 3
--Weaponer of Qward
--Doctor Light
--Superboy prime
--Batman
--Huntress
DC Direct Reactivated Action Figures
--Batman
--Wonder Woman
--Lobo
--Superman
DC 13-inch Figures
Deluxe Edition 13-inch Green Lantern
Deluxe Edition 13-inch Lex Luthor
Deluxe Edition 13-inch Two-Face
Deluxe Edition 13-inch Aquaman
Elseworlds Action Figures Series 2
--Red Son Batman
--Red Son President Superman
--Kingdom Come Jade
--Kingdom Come Spectre and Norman McKay
--Gotham By Gaslight Batman
Green Lantern Action Figures Series 2
--Manhunter Robot
--Guy Gardner
--Shark
--Saalak
--Sinestero
Infinite Crisis Action Figures Series 1
--Powergirl
--Omac
--Mongul
--Earth Prime Superboy
--Alexander Luthor
JSA Action Figures
--Mr. Terrific
--Hawkgirl
--Dr. Midnite
--Hourman
--Golden Age Atom 2-pack
Who's Who in the DC Universe Miniature Figures Series One
Hanna Barbera Action Figures
--Set of Five
--Fred Flintstone Chopper
--Hong Kong Phooey
--Quick Draw McGraw
--Tom and Jerry Music
--Tom and Jerry House
Hasbro Spider-Man Origins Figures
--Set of 8
--Spider-Man
--Spider-Man Venom costume
--Green Goblin
--Doctor Octopus
--Iron Spider-Man
--Wolverine
--Captain America
--Daredevil
John Lennon
--JOHN LENNON 18" Action Figure
Marvel Figure Factory Sets
--Angel
--Beast
--Black Costume Spider-Man
--Deadpool
--Invisible Woman
--Silver Surfer
Marvel Legends Action Figures
Hasbro Marvel Legends Figures Series 1
--Emma Frost
--Ultimate Iron Man
--Movie Beast
--Planet Hulk
--Banshee
--Hercules
Hasbro Marvel Legends Action Figures Series 2
--Wolverine
--She-Hulk
--Yellow Jacket
--Quick Silver
--Lord Asgard Thor
--Magneto Xorn
--X3 Jean Grey
--First Appearance Storm
Marvel Legends Series 14
--Original Armor Iron Man (variant)
--Longshot
--Baron Zemo (variant)
--Luke Cage: Powerman
--The Falcon (variant)
--Psylocke
Marvel Legends Series 15
--Mandarin
--Beta Ray Bill
--Moon Knight
--Spider-Woman (variant)
--Quicksilver (variant)
--Thor-Buster Iron Man
--Wasp (variant)
--Captain Marvel (variant)
Marvel Legends Exclusive Giant-Man Series
--Giant Man
--Ant Man
--Havok
--Sabretooth
--Captain Britain
--Kitty Pryde
--Thor
--Weapon X
--Warbird
--Sentry
--Weapon X variant
--Sentry Variant
Marvel Legends Masterworks Sets
--Spider-Man Vs. Green Goblin
--Fantastic Four Vs. Mole Man
--Hulk Vs. The Thing
--Galactus Vs. Everybody
Marvel Legends Showdown
--Mister Fantastic and Mole Man
--Colossus and Magneto
--Ghostrider and Vengeance
--Logan and Chopper
--Namor and Shark
--Green Goblin
--Beast (variant)
--Juggernaut (variant)
--Elektra (variant)
-- Silver Surfer
-- Spider-Man and Thing
-- Wolverine and Hulk
-- Dock Ock
-- Black Costume Spider-Man
-- Punisher
-- Doctor Doom
-- Captain America
-- Human Torch
Marvel Mega Morphs
--The Thing
--Iron Man
--Magneto
Marvel Select Figures
--Spider-Woman
--Moon Knight
--Cloak and Dagger
Best of Marvel Select Figures
--Grey Hulk
--Thanos
--Ultimate Spider-Man
--Green Goblin
Marvel Studios
--Dr. Doom with Mask
--Dr. Doom unmasked
Star Wars Transformers
--Millennium Falcon With Han Solo and Chewbacca
X-Men 3 Action Figures
--Air Strike Wolverine
--Angel
--Stealth Cyclops
--Tech Gear Beast
--Phoenix
--Colossus
--Nightcrawler
--Iceman
--Rogue
--Avalanche
--Sabretooth
Complete List of DC Direct Action Figures
Hasbro Spider-Man Origins figures, see below
Here's a look at action figures available via your local comics shop or via the TIP!-supporting links below:
DC Direct Action Figures
Alex Ross Justice League Action Figures Series 3
--Green Lantern
--The Joker
--Plastic Man
--Wonder Woman
--Poison Ivy
Alex Ross Justice League Action Figures Series 4
--Shazam
--Black Adam
--Hawkman
--Zatanna
--Solomon Grundy
Batman Dark Victory
--Batman
--Commissioner Gordon
--Scarecrow
--Robin and Penguin
Crisis on Infinite Earths Series 3
--Weaponer of Qward
--Doctor Light
--Superboy prime
--Batman
--Huntress
DC Direct Reactivated Action Figures
--Batman
--Wonder Woman
--Lobo
--Superman
DC 13-inch Figures
Deluxe Edition 13-inch Green Lantern
Deluxe Edition 13-inch Lex Luthor
Deluxe Edition 13-inch Two-Face
Deluxe Edition 13-inch Aquaman
Elseworlds Action Figures Series 2
--Red Son Batman
--Red Son President Superman
--Kingdom Come Jade
--Kingdom Come Spectre and Norman McKay
--Gotham By Gaslight Batman
Green Lantern Action Figures Series 2
--Manhunter Robot
--Guy Gardner
--Shark
--Saalak
--Sinestero
Infinite Crisis Action Figures Series 1
--Powergirl
--Omac
--Mongul
--Earth Prime Superboy
--Alexander Luthor
JSA Action Figures
--Mr. Terrific
--Hawkgirl
--Dr. Midnite
--Hourman
--Golden Age Atom 2-pack
Who's Who in the DC Universe Miniature Figures Series One
Hanna Barbera Action Figures
--Set of Five
--Fred Flintstone Chopper
--Hong Kong Phooey
--Quick Draw McGraw
--Tom and Jerry Music
--Tom and Jerry House
Hasbro Spider-Man Origins Figures
--Set of 8
--Spider-Man
--Spider-Man Venom costume
--Green Goblin
--Doctor Octopus
--Iron Spider-Man
--Wolverine
--Captain America
--Daredevil
John Lennon
--JOHN LENNON 18" Action Figure
Marvel Figure Factory Sets
--Angel
--Beast
--Black Costume Spider-Man
--Deadpool
--Invisible Woman
--Silver Surfer
Marvel Legends Action Figures
Hasbro Marvel Legends Figures Series 1
--Emma Frost
--Ultimate Iron Man
--Movie Beast
--Planet Hulk
--Banshee
--Hercules
Hasbro Marvel Legends Action Figures Series 2
--Wolverine
--She-Hulk
--Yellow Jacket
--Quick Silver
--Lord Asgard Thor
--Magneto Xorn
--X3 Jean Grey
--First Appearance Storm
Marvel Legends Series 14
--Original Armor Iron Man (variant)
--Longshot
--Baron Zemo (variant)
--Luke Cage: Powerman
--The Falcon (variant)
--Psylocke
Marvel Legends Series 15
--Mandarin
--Beta Ray Bill
--Moon Knight
--Spider-Woman (variant)
--Quicksilver (variant)
--Thor-Buster Iron Man
--Wasp (variant)
--Captain Marvel (variant)
Marvel Legends Exclusive Giant-Man Series
--Giant Man
--Ant Man
--Havok
--Sabretooth
--Captain Britain
--Kitty Pryde
--Thor
--Weapon X
--Warbird
--Sentry
--Weapon X variant
--Sentry Variant
Marvel Legends Masterworks Sets
--Spider-Man Vs. Green Goblin
--Fantastic Four Vs. Mole Man
--Hulk Vs. The Thing
--Galactus Vs. Everybody
Marvel Legends Showdown
--Mister Fantastic and Mole Man
--Colossus and Magneto
--Ghostrider and Vengeance
--Logan and Chopper
--Namor and Shark
--Green Goblin
--Beast (variant)
--Juggernaut (variant)
--Elektra (variant)
-- Silver Surfer
-- Spider-Man and Thing
-- Wolverine and Hulk
-- Dock Ock
-- Black Costume Spider-Man
-- Punisher
-- Doctor Doom
-- Captain America
-- Human Torch
Marvel Mega Morphs
--The Thing
--Iron Man
--Magneto
Marvel Select Figures
--Spider-Woman
--Moon Knight
--Cloak and Dagger
Best of Marvel Select Figures
--Grey Hulk
--Thanos
--Ultimate Spider-Man
--Green Goblin
Marvel Studios
--Dr. Doom with Mask
--Dr. Doom unmasked
Star Wars Transformers
--Millennium Falcon With Han Solo and Chewbacca
X-Men 3 Action Figures
--Air Strike Wolverine
--Angel
--Stealth Cyclops
--Tech Gear Beast
--Phoenix
--Colossus
--Nightcrawler
--Iceman
--Rogue
--Avalanche
--Sabretooth
Pop Culture Roundup Sept. 7, 2006
Bob Dylan's Modern Times is the bard's first album to hit #1 since 1976. More Dylan.
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Beatles Beatleg expert Jon C. Winn has a new book out:
BEATLEGMANIA: An Illustrated DiscographyVolume One
This exciting book is the first in a series of illustrated discographies which will comprise the world's first accurate, detailed and exhaustive catalogexamining over 35 years of grey- and black-market releases.Volume One features details of early vinyl bootlegs, with over 380 full-color illustrations depicting front and back covers, labels, and more!Reliable track listings, fully cross-referenced to THE BEATLES' RECORDED LEGACY Historical context explained!Secrets and hidden references revealed!Future volumes will cover thousands of 45's, EP's, LP's, CD's, and DVD's!
Go here for more info or to order.
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USA Today looks at "Hollywoodland," the new docu-drama about the death of TV's "Superman" George Reeves.
Hollywoodland delves into whether Reeves' affair with a studio exec's wife led to foul play. But the film probes deeper, exploring whether simple unhappiness led the hero to millions of children to take his own life.
"How did he manage to impact a generation of kids and still not be happy about it? It ate him up as opposed to satisfying him," says screenwriter Paul Bernbaum, who was a childhood fan of the show.
More Superman.
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Efforts are afoot to help comics creator Lia Hernandez, who recently suffered a house fire.
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I want this shirt.
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Sharity: Check the Cool Wax blasts off for some Adventures in Sound and Space.
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The graphic novel adaptation of the 9/11 Commission Report has entered The New York Times bestseller list at #6.
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Fred Hembeck has posted another of his cool "classic cover re-dos."
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Beatles Beatleg expert Jon C. Winn has a new book out:
BEATLEGMANIA: An Illustrated DiscographyVolume One
This exciting book is the first in a series of illustrated discographies which will comprise the world's first accurate, detailed and exhaustive catalogexamining over 35 years of grey- and black-market releases.Volume One features details of early vinyl bootlegs, with over 380 full-color illustrations depicting front and back covers, labels, and more!Reliable track listings, fully cross-referenced to THE BEATLES' RECORDED LEGACY Historical context explained!Secrets and hidden references revealed!Future volumes will cover thousands of 45's, EP's, LP's, CD's, and DVD's!
Go here for more info or to order.
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USA Today looks at "Hollywoodland," the new docu-drama about the death of TV's "Superman" George Reeves.
Hollywoodland delves into whether Reeves' affair with a studio exec's wife led to foul play. But the film probes deeper, exploring whether simple unhappiness led the hero to millions of children to take his own life.
"How did he manage to impact a generation of kids and still not be happy about it? It ate him up as opposed to satisfying him," says screenwriter Paul Bernbaum, who was a childhood fan of the show.
More Superman.
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Efforts are afoot to help comics creator Lia Hernandez, who recently suffered a house fire.
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I want this shirt.
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Sharity: Check the Cool Wax blasts off for some Adventures in Sound and Space.
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The graphic novel adaptation of the 9/11 Commission Report has entered The New York Times bestseller list at #6.
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Fred Hembeck has posted another of his cool "classic cover re-dos."
Today's Best Song Ever: "Young Love" -- Sonny James
A beauty from the golden age of country pop. Try not singing along with chorus as Sonny pays tribute to the innocent days of first romance. This was a number 2 hit on the U.S. chart in 1957.
The galloping drums, simple bass and vocal backups swell gloriously, longingly throughout the song, but never go over the top.
Sample it
Availability:
Young Love: The Greatest Hits of Sonny James
DVD: "Mission Impossible" Complete First Season
Due out Dec. 5, this seven-disk set collects the entire 1966-67 season of the Martin Landau-Barbara Bain espionage series (Peter Graves doesn't show up until season 2). No word on extras yet.
You can pre-order it now from Amazon.
You can pre-order it now from Amazon.
DVD: "Doctor Who" season 1 single-disk packages
Out Nov. 7, these four disks collect the first season of the revived "Doctor Who" series, previously only available in a box collecting the entire season.
You can pre-order each from Amazon by clicking the box art.
See the Best Doctor Who Sites on the Web.
You can pre-order each from Amazon by clicking the box art.
See the Best Doctor Who Sites on the Web.
DVD: "Gunsmoke: Directors Collection"
Due out Nov. 14, this three-disk set include episodes directed by the likes of Robert Stevenson (Old Yeller, Mary Poppins), Arthur Hiller (The Out-Of-Towners, Silver Streak), Mark Rydell (On Golden Pond, The Rose) and Andrew V. McLaglen (McLintock!, Chisum, Hellfighters).
Extras include:
* Amanda Blake on The Mike Douglas Show
* Four original CBS Gunsmoke Radio broadcasts
* Soundtrack scoring sessions
* Eight audio commentaries by the acclaimed directors
Featured episodes include:
Disc 1
Extras include:
* Amanda Blake on The Mike Douglas Show
* Four original CBS Gunsmoke Radio broadcasts
* Soundtrack scoring sessions
* Eight audio commentaries by the acclaimed directors
Featured episodes include:
Disc 1
- Magnus - 12/24/55
- Chester's Mail Order Bride - 7/14/56
- How To Kill A Woman - 11/30/57
- Buffalo Man - 1/11/58
- The Constable - 5/30/59
- Old Flame - 5/28/60
- Love Thy Neighbor - 1/28/61
Disc 2
- Cotter's Girl - 1/19/63
- US Haggens - 12/8/62
- Ten Little Indians - 10/9/65
- Which Dr. - 3/19/66
Disc 3
- Mannon - 1/20/69
- Captain Sligo - 1/4/71
- The Legend - 10/18/71
- Brides And Grooms - 2/10/75
It's available for pre-order now from Amazon.
DVD: "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C." season one
Out Dec. 12 this is a five-disk set including:
* Commentary by: Jim Nabors (select episodes)Dolby Digital 2.0
* All 30 episodes from the 1964-65 season on five discs
* Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. pilot episode from The Andy Griffith Show
* Audio introductions by Jim Nabors on select episodes
* Jim Nabors interview on The David Frost Show
* The Jim Nabors Hour clip
It's available for pre-order from Amazon now.
* Commentary by: Jim Nabors (select episodes)Dolby Digital 2.0
* All 30 episodes from the 1964-65 season on five discs
* Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. pilot episode from The Andy Griffith Show
* Audio introductions by Jim Nabors on select episodes
* Jim Nabors interview on The David Frost Show
* The Jim Nabors Hour clip
It's available for pre-order from Amazon now.
DVD: "Forbidden Planet" Ultimate Collector's Edition
Out Nov. 14, this is a two-disk remastering of the classic 1956 film packaged in a tin box.
Extras include: Bonus features, vintage memorabilia and a Robby the Robot replica.
The two DVDs, minus the tin box and memorabilia, also will be available in standard packaging on the same date.
Both sets are available for pre-order from Amazon (click the box art below):
Extras include: Bonus features, vintage memorabilia and a Robby the Robot replica.
The two DVDs, minus the tin box and memorabilia, also will be available in standard packaging on the same date.
Both sets are available for pre-order from Amazon (click the box art below):
Pop Culture Roundup Sept. 6, 2006
Fantagraphics, now publishing complete runs of "The Peanuts," "Dennis and Menace" and soon "Pogo," wishes it could've snagged "Dick Tracy," but alas, IDW is handling that project.
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A hardcover omnibus collecting Frank Miller's Daredevil comics from issues #158-191 is slated for release soon. Here's the description:
Frank Miller's spellbinding scripts and pulse-pounding pencils herald one of Daredevil's greatest eras, just in time for the Kingpin and Bullseye's efforts to rob the Man Without Fear of everything he holds dear! Featuring the first appearances of Elektra, Stick and the Hand! The daring discovery that drew Ben Urich into Daredevil's domain of darkness! Such forgotten-yet-formidable foes as Death-Stalker and the Gladiator! Guest-starring the Hulk, the Avengers, and Power Man and Iron Fist! Collects Daredevil #158-191.
These were good comics, before Miller slipped into hardboiled shtick and was actually doing something new, and before the comics industry devolved into relentlessly copy him.
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The "Lost" driving curse continues.
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje of the hit TV series "Lost" was arrested on a traffic violation in Waikiki this weekend, police said.
The 39-year-old actor, who plays Mr. Eko on the ABC drama, was arrested early Saturday for disobeying a police officer and driving without a license. He posted $500 bail and was released after spending a little more than six hours in jail, police said.
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Dial B for Blog checks out the song stylings of Frank "The Riddler" Gorshin.
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A hardcover omnibus collecting Frank Miller's Daredevil comics from issues #158-191 is slated for release soon. Here's the description:
Frank Miller's spellbinding scripts and pulse-pounding pencils herald one of Daredevil's greatest eras, just in time for the Kingpin and Bullseye's efforts to rob the Man Without Fear of everything he holds dear! Featuring the first appearances of Elektra, Stick and the Hand! The daring discovery that drew Ben Urich into Daredevil's domain of darkness! Such forgotten-yet-formidable foes as Death-Stalker and the Gladiator! Guest-starring the Hulk, the Avengers, and Power Man and Iron Fist! Collects Daredevil #158-191.
These were good comics, before Miller slipped into hardboiled shtick and was actually doing something new, and before the comics industry devolved into relentlessly copy him.
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The "Lost" driving curse continues.
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje of the hit TV series "Lost" was arrested on a traffic violation in Waikiki this weekend, police said.
The 39-year-old actor, who plays Mr. Eko on the ABC drama, was arrested early Saturday for disobeying a police officer and driving without a license. He posted $500 bail and was released after spending a little more than six hours in jail, police said.
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Dial B for Blog checks out the song stylings of Frank "The Riddler" Gorshin.
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Today's Best Song Ever: "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty" -- K.C. and the Sunshine Band
Oh come on! Don't be a snob! You know you love disco, no matter how badly you disparaged it at the time. Whether you wear your love on your sleeve or hide it away shamefully in a closet of guilty pleasures, there's no denying the fad spawned some enjoyable music. This tune being a perfect example.
And why do you like it? Because you're supposed to. The song is specifically engineered to connect with that primitive part of the brain that loves in-the-pocket drums, funky bass and scratchy guitars. Plus, the horns. Great horns on this track.
The lyrics are stoopid great too. Nothing to 'em. They simply voice what the music is already telling you to do: Stop being so uptight, get out there on the dance floor and shake it--not in a sleazy way, but in a fun way that shows to the world you're not a stuck-up jerk.
Sure, there's lots to hate about disco culture: The narcissism, the drugs, the clubs and clothes, the horrible movies and all the bandwagon-jumping music. But there's lots to hate about nearly every subculture, especially once it breaks into the mainstream and becomes a big trend.
But this song, you can't hate it. It came before all the ugliness and is pure in its honesty and in it's cajoling us into having a good time.
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