For those Harry Potter fans dying to catch a first look at The Deathly Hallows, Part 1 (set to hit theaters in November) it’s been a bizarre few days. Last week, a grainy teaser trailer leaked onto the internet. Warner Bros. quickly pounced and the footage was taken down. Then they released a new official cut, with an introduction by …
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New Comics for 12/6/09
Well the plus side of having a delayed new comics day last week is that we only have to wait six days for new comics this week! Yes! We’re not getting much in the way of the big event comics this week Siege (Marvel) or Blackest Night (DC) but we are getting some good stuff from Image, Dark Horse and the rest. Check back on Tuesday to see …
A New Home Video Strategy: The Blu-ray-DVD-Digital File Bundle
Anyone who’s been shopping for DVDs to use as holiday presents knows the debate all too well: DVD or Blu-ray? What kind of DVD player do they own? What titles are worthy of spending a little extra on high-def?
For all those frustrated consumers, scratching their heads in the DVD aisle, Universal Pictures has come up with an answer. …
Panel of the Week 12/3/09
Well, as I mentioned on Tuesday we didn’t get new comics until Thursday this week. Thursday! The humanity. However we were rewarded with some great scenes this week. From introspective insanity to cranial frappe’s here is Panel of the Week!
Siege: The Cabal
Well, it is finally happening. The wheels are coming off for Norman …
The Techland Show: Guest Host Edition
We’ve got a guest star for this week’s Techland Show: Me. Mr. culture/tv/movies. The guy who can’t really play video games – though I did have a glorious few years as a devoted player of Counter Strike. I was the sniper on Dust, who waited patiently to pick you off one by one. You mocked me for slowing down the gameplay.
Now …
Penny Arcade Explains Logitech’s PSPgo Rumor
There’s a rumor going around that Logitech is making a UMD add-on accessory for the PSPGo. It’s a pretty dumb rumor. Rather than circulating rumors, I’ve decided to share Penny Arcade’s latest webcomic with you. It sums up the situation nicely.
I excluded the last panel in the hopes that those of you who don’t read Penny …
Avatar the Book: Skim it Online
Remember when you first saw Star Wars, and started learning the rules of the Force for the very first time? Or how about Blade Runner or Minority Report, when you first peeked over the shoulders of Rick Deckard and John Anderton, looking out at their futuristic cityscapes?
Over the last six months, as I’ve talked Avatar with a good …
Joss Whedon: Dollhouse Too Sexy for Fox?
The Chicago Tribune’s Maureen Ryan just posted a fascinating interview with Joss Whedon, about the final days of his doomed series Dollhouse – one of the more intriguing shows on TV today.
It’s a lengthy chat, that goes beyond Dollhouse to also talk about Dr. Horrible, the writers’ strike, Glee – which he’ll be directing in …
Syfy’s Alice: Shooting Up Wonderland
After much debate, I think I like the flying flamingo hovercrafts the best.
Syfy’s Alice, debuting Sunday night, is the first of two major Alice in Wonderland reboots slated to arrive over the next few months. Tim Burton’s big-screen version is poised for a March 5 release, and looking at all of the posters for his adaptation – …
Preview: Beyond The Wall #2
In this new miniseries, it’s the third century A.D. and the tentacles of the Roman Empire have entwined the British Isles. Marcus Malleoulus, veteran of countless military campaigns, has been betrayed by the whim of a tyrant. Now, banished beyond Hadrian’s Wall, he faces untold dangers as he fights his way back… …
Preview: Legion: Prophet #3
Due to some shipping error, issue #3 hit stores this week. Here’s a 5-page preview, but don’t forget to check out the 5-page preview from issue #2.
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Preview: Legion: Prophets #2
In anticipation of Sony Pictures upcoming fantasy thriller Legion, IDW Publishing has a 4-part series leading up to the January 22 release. Here’s a 5-page preview of Legion: Prophets issue #2. And here’s a 5-page preview of issue #3.
If you haven’t seen the trailer for Legion then check it out below.
In the …