Big Finish is offering a new Doctor Who-spinoff adventure, "UNIT: The Coup," for free download here.
The program features the voice of Nicholas Courtney, who starred as Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart on "Doctor Who" back in the 1970s and 80s.
New James Bond Quantum of Solace pics
Here are some new images from the upcoming James Bond movie "Quantum of Solace."
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Brian Wilson chats with USA Today about his new album, That Lucky Old Sun.
The song recalls boyhood days harmonizing with his brothers. "I think about them every time I'm on stage singing our songs. When I sing God Only Knows, I think of Carl. When I sing Do You Wanna Dance? I think of Dennis. It's not a good feeling. I miss them a lot. Every now and then, I miss the Beach Boys a little bit."
He sees no chance for a truce with Mike Love, however, whose 2005 lawsuit argued that the band's future sales were threatened by a Smile-related promotional CD of Wilson's re-recorded Beach Boys hits, issued free in the U.K. The suit, dismissed last year as meritless, "made me not like him," says Wilson, who lavishes praise on his current 10-member band. "I trust my band. They're better than any band I've ever worked with. I pick up energy from them. And love."
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Robby over at Dial B for Blog has outdone himself with a series of posts documenting the history of the great DC Comics letterer/logo designer Gaspar Saladino.
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Google has hired cartoonist Scott McCloud to do a comic book explaining the origins of its new browser, Chrome.
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A South Korean artist has created a "skeleton" of Donald Duck, now on display in a Swiss art exhibit.
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See illustrator Mary Blair's illustrations for a Disney "Alice in Wonderland" book, now finally being released.
Blair is the designer of the beloved "It's a Small World" attraction at Disneyland.
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Warner Home Video has apologized for a goof it made on the menu for its "DC Super Heroes: The Filmation Adventures" DVD.
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The song recalls boyhood days harmonizing with his brothers. "I think about them every time I'm on stage singing our songs. When I sing God Only Knows, I think of Carl. When I sing Do You Wanna Dance? I think of Dennis. It's not a good feeling. I miss them a lot. Every now and then, I miss the Beach Boys a little bit."
He sees no chance for a truce with Mike Love, however, whose 2005 lawsuit argued that the band's future sales were threatened by a Smile-related promotional CD of Wilson's re-recorded Beach Boys hits, issued free in the U.K. The suit, dismissed last year as meritless, "made me not like him," says Wilson, who lavishes praise on his current 10-member band. "I trust my band. They're better than any band I've ever worked with. I pick up energy from them. And love."
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Robby over at Dial B for Blog has outdone himself with a series of posts documenting the history of the great DC Comics letterer/logo designer Gaspar Saladino.
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Google has hired cartoonist Scott McCloud to do a comic book explaining the origins of its new browser, Chrome.
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A South Korean artist has created a "skeleton" of Donald Duck, now on display in a Swiss art exhibit.
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See illustrator Mary Blair's illustrations for a Disney "Alice in Wonderland" book, now finally being released.
Blair is the designer of the beloved "It's a Small World" attraction at Disneyland.
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Warner Home Video has apologized for a goof it made on the menu for its "DC Super Heroes: The Filmation Adventures" DVD.
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Deal alert, today only:
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How tough is the Shield?
Pretty dang tough.
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Happy birthday to the multi-blogged Rick of Comic Book Letterheads, etc.!
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See a preview for "Merlin," a new British TV series starring Anthony Stewart Head (Giles from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer").
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I can't recall the last time I read a new Marvel comic book, the former House of Ideas has devolved so much, but a new Thor series written and illustrated by the awesomely talented Alan Davis? I might need to check that out.
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How tough is the Shield?
Pretty dang tough.
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Happy birthday to the multi-blogged Rick of Comic Book Letterheads, etc.!
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See a preview for "Merlin," a new British TV series starring Anthony Stewart Head (Giles from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer").
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I can't recall the last time I read a new Marvel comic book, the former House of Ideas has devolved so much, but a new Thor series written and illustrated by the awesomely talented Alan Davis? I might need to check that out.
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The Beatles spoof Shakespeare.
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A birthday slide show in honor of the late, great Jack Kirby, courtesy of Jon's Random Acts of Geekery.
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A birthday slide show in honor of the late, great Jack Kirby, courtesy of Jon's Random Acts of Geekery.
Upcoming pop culture DVDs
Here are some upcoming DVD releases of possible interest to Pop Culture Safari readers:
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Doctor Who: The Complete Fourth Series
Doctor Who: The Infinite Quest
The Sarah Jane Adventures - The Complete First Season
Doctor Who: The Brain of Morbius
Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord
Looney Tunes: Golden Collection, Vol. 6
The Little Rascals: The Complete Collection
Walt Disney Treasures: Dr. Syn: The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh
Walt Disney Treasures: The Chronological Donald, Vol. 4 - 1951-1961
Walt Disney Treasures: The Mickey Mouse Club Presents Annette - 1957-1958
Icons of Horror: Hammer Films (The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb / The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll / Scream of Fear / The Gorgon)
Night Gallery: Season Two
The Flintstones: The Complete Series
The Wild Wild West: The Complete Series
The Munsters: The Complete Series
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Doctor Who: The Complete Fourth Series
Doctor Who: The Infinite Quest
The Sarah Jane Adventures - The Complete First Season
Doctor Who: The Brain of Morbius
Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord
Looney Tunes: Golden Collection, Vol. 6
The Little Rascals: The Complete Collection
Walt Disney Treasures: Dr. Syn: The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh
Walt Disney Treasures: The Chronological Donald, Vol. 4 - 1951-1961
Walt Disney Treasures: The Mickey Mouse Club Presents Annette - 1957-1958
Icons of Horror: Hammer Films (The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb / The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll / Scream of Fear / The Gorgon)
Night Gallery: Season Two
The Flintstones: The Complete Series
The Wild Wild West: The Complete Series
The Munsters: The Complete Series
Box collects complete Firesign Theater Nick Danger recordings
Also out soon from Shout Factory:
The Firesign Theatre's Box Of Danger: The Complete Nick Danger Casebook turns the spotlight on the legendary comedy troupe's most famous creation: Nick Danger, Third Eye, who is now being featured in this, his very own 4-CD box set. The collection assembles for the first time such favorite skits as "Cut 'Em Off At The Past," "The Case Of The Missing Shoe," "The Three Faces Of Al," plus a wealth of rare items from Nick's tattered casebook, including four previously unreleased recordings and a 40-page booklet. The artwork is gorgeously pulpy on this one and a must-have for your display cabinet. Available September 30.
The Firesign Theatre's Box Of Danger: The Complete Nick Danger Casebook turns the spotlight on the legendary comedy troupe's most famous creation: Nick Danger, Third Eye, who is now being featured in this, his very own 4-CD box set. The collection assembles for the first time such favorite skits as "Cut 'Em Off At The Past," "The Case Of The Missing Shoe," "The Three Faces Of Al," plus a wealth of rare items from Nick's tattered casebook, including four previously unreleased recordings and a 40-page booklet. The artwork is gorgeously pulpy on this one and a must-have for your display cabinet. Available September 30.
Gonzo Tapes collects Hunter S. Thompson spoken-word recordings
Coming out soon from Shout Factory:
Hunter S. Thompson introduced the world to gonzo journalism through his masterpiece Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas, a drug-addled journey in search of the American dream. Throughout his journalistic career, Thompson practiced a first-person approach where he inserted himself into the story, often recording events on cassette as they occurred rather than taking notes. On October 28 we'll release The Gonzo Tapes: The Life And Work Of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, a 5-CD box set featuring Thompson's narrated notes that ultimately create a fascinating look into the mind of a literary legend, not to mention an incredibly unique character. A companion piece to the new film of the same name, the set includes a 44-page booklet that includes track notes as well as archival photos courtesy of the Thompson estate.
Hunter S. Thompson introduced the world to gonzo journalism through his masterpiece Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas, a drug-addled journey in search of the American dream. Throughout his journalistic career, Thompson practiced a first-person approach where he inserted himself into the story, often recording events on cassette as they occurred rather than taking notes. On October 28 we'll release The Gonzo Tapes: The Life And Work Of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, a 5-CD box set featuring Thompson's narrated notes that ultimately create a fascinating look into the mind of a literary legend, not to mention an incredibly unique character. A companion piece to the new film of the same name, the set includes a 44-page booklet that includes track notes as well as archival photos courtesy of the Thompson estate.
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