EW.com Goes Gaga for Machete Kills
March 8, 2013 by Brian Pate
Filed under Everything Else, Movies, Top Stories
Via EW.com:
Get a load of Sofia Vergara as the deadly Desdemona in the latest MACHETE KILLS poster featured on EW.com now, and be sure to check it out in the magazine on stands today and tomorrow: http://popwatch.ew.com/2013/03/07/sofia-vergara-machete-kills/
Prepare for the epic return of Danny Trejo as the ultimate badass in Robert Rodriguez’s highly anticipated MACHETE KILLS. Recruited by the government for a mission which would be impossible for any mortal man, Machete must take down a madman revolutionary and an eccentric billionaire arms dealer who has hatched a plan to spread war and anarchy across the planet.
With an all-star cast including Michelle Rodriguez, Sofia Vergara, Amber Heard, Charlie Sheen, Lady Gaga, Antonio Banderas, Jessica Alba, Vanessa Hudgens, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Mel Gibson, and Danny Trejo as the legendary Machete, MACHETE KILLS will be in theaters everywhere September 13th.
Be sure to “Like” the official Facebook page for the latest updates about the film: http://www.facebook.com/MacheteKills.
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MACHETE KILLS WILL BE IN THEATERS EVERYWHERE SEPTEMBER 13, 2013
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SYNOPSIS: In MACHETE KILLS, Danny Trejo returns as ex-Federale agent MACHETE, who is recruited by the President of the United States for a mission which would be impossible for any mortal man – he must take down a madman revolutionary and an eccentric billionaire arms dealer who has hatched a plan to spread war and anarchy across the planet.
CAST: Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez, Sofia Vergara, Amber Heard, Charlie Sheen, Lady Gaga, Antonio Banderas, Jessica Alba, Demián Bichir, Alexa Vega, Vanessa Hudgens, Cuba Gooding, Jr., William Sadler, Marko Zaror and Mel Gibson
DIRECTED BY: Robert Rodriguez
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FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/MacheteKills
Korean Blockbuster WOOCHI The Demon Slayer Makes North American Debut
March 7, 2013 by Brian Pate
Filed under Everything Else, Movies, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Press Release:
KOREAN FANTASY-ACTION BLOCKBUSTER HIT MAKES ITS DEBUT IN NORTH AMERICA!
WOOCHI The Demon Slayer
A Major Motion Picture from the celebrated action-director Choi Dong-Hoon (Tazza: The High Rollers)
Non-stop action and amazing stunts by renowned choreographer Doo-hong Jung (G.I. Joe: Retaliation, The Good The Bad & The Weird)
OWN IT ON BLU-RAY and DVD
IN STORES EVERYWEHERE ON APRIL 9, 2013
FROM SHOUT! FACTORY
Discover the movie that delivered one of the biggest box-office openings in Korean Cinema history. On April 9, 2013 prepare yourself for mind-blowing thrills and non-stop action as Shout! Factory, in collaboration with CJ Entertainment and United Pictures, introduces WOOCHI The Demon Slayer on Blu-ray and DVD. The Blu-ray and DVD editions offer English and Korean audio tracks, English subtitles and revealing bonus content. This highly anticipated North American home entertainment release is priced to own at $26.97 SRP for Blu-ray; the DVD has a suggested retail price of $19.97.
Pre-order available now at Amazon.com
Blu-ray:
DVD:
This fantasy-action blockbuster based on a Korean folktale broke all box-office records in Korea in 2009. Jeon Woo-chi, an undisciplined, womanizing wizard unjustly accused of the death of his master, is trapped inside an ancient scroll until he is set free in 2009 by the wizards that imprisoned him to help fight against evil goblins that have taken over present-day Korea. The only problem is that Woo-chi is more interested in his new modern home – and the women of Korea – than becoming a hero. Will he be the savior of mankind?
WOOCHI The Demon Slayer BLU-RAY and DVD Special Features:
- “Making-of” Featurette
- Deleted Scenes
- Production Featurettes
- The Magic Of CGI
- And More…
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
WOOCHI The Demon Slayer BLU-RAY
Street Date: April 9, 2013
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1)
Audio: Korean: Korean: DTS-HD 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1. English: Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: English
2009/Color/115 minutes/NOT RATED (contains adult-themes, violence)
WOOCHI The Demon Slayer DVD
Street Date: April 9, 2013
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1)
Audio: Korean: Dolby Digital 5.1; English: Dolby Digital Stereo
Subtitles: English
2009/Color/115 minutes/NOT RATED (contains adult-themes, violence)
WOOCHI The Demon Slayer (2009) Film Production Details
CJ Entertainment, United Pictures, Zip Cinema
Directed by Choi Dong-Hoon
Starring Gang Dong-Won, Kim Yoon-Suk, Lim Soo-Jung, Yoo Hae-Jin
Producer Lee Eugene
Executive Producers Katherin Kim and Lee Tae Hun
Music by Jang Young-Kyu
Editing by Shin Min-Kyung
Production Design by Cho Hwa-Sung
Cinematography by Choi Young-Hwan
Recording by Lee Ho-Won
Lighting by Kim Sung- Kwan
About CJ E&M
CJ E&M is one of Asia’s leading entertainment and media companies and a total content provider encompassing broadcast networks and original programs, film production and distribution, music performances and distribution, and interactive game publishing and portals. Since 1995, CJ E&M has been the cornerstone of the Korean entertainment industry and leading its growing influence around the globe. Through its array of theatrical films, network of premiere multiplex cinemas, wide selection of video and DVD titles, the company provides an outstanding entertainment experience and is becoming a world-class entertainment group. For more information about CJ E&M, visit en.cjenm.com
About Shout! Factory
Shout! Factory is a diversified entertainment company devoted to producing, uncovering and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their careers sharing their music, television and film faves with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD offerings serve up classic, contemporary and cult TV series, riveting sports programs, live music, animation and documentaries in lavish packages crammed with extras. The company’s audio catalogue boasts GRAMMY®-nominated box sets, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable “best of” compilations. These riches are the result of a creative acquisitions mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com
Usagi Yojimbo Video Game Debuts
February 22, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Everything Else, Top Stories, Video Games
Press Release:
HappyGiant, in association with Dark Horse Comics, announce “Usagi Yojimbo: Way of The Ronin”, a game now available for iPhones and iPads, and coming soon to Android devices and desktop PC’s (www.usagiyojimbogame.com).
In conjunction with the release of the game, Dark Horse Comics is announcing the first new Usagi Yojimbo collection after a year hiatus working on 47 Ronin. The first new book will be Usagi Yojimbo: A Town Called Hell, which will see release on July 17.
Usagi Yojimbo is the beloved character and world created by award winning author and illustrator Stan Sakai, following the tales of a ronin (masterless samurai), set in feudal Japan. This is the first video game based on the property in over 25 years and will introduce the epic series to a new generation of fans.
“It’s been far too long since the last Usagi game, and I am so excited to be working with HappyGiant to bring Usagi and his friends back to these new platforms,” said Stan Sakai, “The game turned out great!”
“Happy Giant is thrilled to be working with Stan Sakai and Dark Horse to bring Usagi Yojimbo to the mobile and gaming worlds”, said Michael Levine, CEO of HappyGiant. “This is one of the most treasured properties in the comics world, and we are proud to be adapting it as a game for fans, and for a new generation of fans who will discover it for the first time. This is a real labor of love.”
The title is a “2D side-scrolling hack-and-slash game”, done in the comic’s art style, and in the vein of the old Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade game, to which Usagi is often linked, as the characters have appeared in each other’s comics and TV series over the years. The game features over 60 different enemies, over 13 boss monsters and several of Usagi’s friends who fight along his side as companions.
Splash Page Comic Art Welcomes Joe Quinones
February 19, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Everything Else, Top Stories
Press Release:
Splash Page Comic Art would like to welcome Joe Quinones to our family of talented artists!
Joe Quinones is a relative newcomer to the industry, having first been published by DC Comics for their now defunct Teen Titans GO series in 2007. He is probably best known for his collaboration with writer Kurt Busiek on the Green Lantern serial for Mark Chiarello’s Eisner Award-winning Wednesday Comics. Since then, Joe has illustrated a number of covers and short stories for DC, Marvel, and Dark Horse, with a current cover run on Captain Marvel. Joe also has some unannounced interior work on the horizon, as well as a Zatanna/Black Canary graphic novel, written by Paul Dini, due out at the end of 2013.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW JOE’S GALLERY
I just added new Walking Dead art by Charlie Adlard and Wonder Woman art by Cliff Chiang to the website.
John McCrea Gallery- Just added some great splashes and interior pages from Deadpool, vintage Hitman pages from Garth Ennis’ series, plus The Boys and related books.
Charlie Adlard Gallery - The interior pages of Walking Dead Issue 107 are up for sale in Charlie’s gallery.
Cliff Chiang Gallery - I added interior pages to Wonder Woman Issue 16 and the cover to Issue 18.
Splash Page Comic Art Convention Schedule:
San Jose: May 18 & 19 We will be setting up at the Big Wow Comic Fest. We will be hosting the amazing talents of Lee Bermejo and Brian Azzarello at our booths at the show.
San Diego Comic Con July 17 – 21 we will be at our usual row of booths at 4400-4406.
New York Comic Con October 10-13 we will be setup and make artist announcements closer to the show.
Thanks, and stay tuned to the website for upcoming artist announcements.
Mark Hay
Splash Page Comic Art
Dark Horse Announces Legend of Korra Art Book
February 8, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Anime, Comic Books, Everything Else, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television
Press Release:
Following the incredible success of the New York Times best-selling series of Avatar: The Last Airbender comics and the Avatar: The Last Airbender—The Art of the Animated Series art book, Dark Horse and Nickelodeon are collaborating on a gorgeous new art book that reveals previously unpublished art from the Legend of Korra animated series.
The Legend of Korra animated television series premiered four years after the conclusion of the Avatar: The Last Airbender series, elevating the Airbender franchise to a whole new level. Ever since the conclusion of season one, its insatiable fan base has been hungry for more!
This beautiful hardcover contains hundreds of pieces of never-before-seen artwork created during the development of season one of the show. With commentary from show creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko throughout, this is an intimate look inside the creative process that brought the mystical world of bending and a new generation of heroes to life!
The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series—Book One: Air is a must-have for any Airbender fan! This is the latest release in an ongoing partnership between Nickelodeon and Dark Horse to bring you the very best in Airbender books.
The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series—Book One: Air will be available for purchase on July 24.
Look for Avatar: The Last Airbender—The Art of the Animated Series now at a bookstore near you.
The Legend of Korra takes place seventy years after the events of Avatar: The Last Airbender and follows the next Avatar after Aang—a girl named Korra who is from the Southern Water Tribe. With three of the four elements under her belt (earth, water, and fire), Korra seeks to master air. Her quest leads her to Republic City, the modern Avatar world that is a virtual melting pot where benders and nonbenders from all nations live and thrive. Korra quickly discovers that the metropolis is plagued by crime as well as a growing antibending revolution that threatens to rip the city apart. Under the tutelage of Aang’s son Tenzin, Korra begins her airbending training while dealing with the dangers at large.
For an exclusive sneak peak at some interior pages from The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series-Book One: Air, check out Kotaku!
About Dark Horse Comics
Since 1986, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent like Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Gerard Way, and comics legend Will Eisner, Dark Horse has developed such successful characters as the Mask, Timecop, and SpyBoy. Additionally, its highly successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Emily the Strange, Tim Burton, Trigun, Serenity, and Domo. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic-book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading publishers of licensed comics material.
IDW Announces New Dungeons & Dragons Mini-Series
February 8, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Everything Else, Gaming, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Press Release:
IDW Publishing is thrilled to announce another action-packed entry in their line of Dungeons & Dragons comics! This April, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: CUTTER, a five-issue miniseries written by R.A. and Geno Salvatore with art by David Baldeon and covers by Steve Ellis, weaves the tale of a family fiercely divided and at odds with itself, with a legendary sword hanging in the balance!
When the battle-hardened Drow renegade Tos’un must choose an heir to his legacy, his half-Drow son Tierflin and daughter Doum’weille become locked in vicious competition. But what will the prize, the bloodthirsty sword Khazid’hea, have to say on the matter?
“These comic series have become a wonderful tool for me to fill in the blanks and to crystallize my thoughts on the Legend of Drizzt novels going forward,” explains R.A. Salvatore. “The fallout from the twisting events in Neverwinter Tales not only came into play in the last couple of Drizzt books, but allowed me a strong plot line for an upcoming novel I’ve yet to pen. The same is true for Cutter – I see it already. So while these comic stories are self-contained, they open up to the wider stories going forward.”
From the writing team of powerhouse Dungeons & Dragons veterans R.A. and Geno Salvatore comes a tale steeped in action and intrigue, woven into the fantastically imaginative world that can only be found in the Forgotten Realms of Dungeons & Dragons. Rounded out by the vivid art of David Baldeon and Steve Ellis’ striking covers, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: CUTTER is sure to be a wildly fun ride for fans of Dungeons & Dragons and comics everywhere, not to mention an unexpected tie-in to this summer’s blockbuster R.A. Salvatore novel!
Disney Planning a Star Wars Spin-off Movie with a Young Han Solo and a Separate Film for Boba Fett
February 6, 2013 by Brian Pate
Filed under Everything Else, Movies, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Via Entertainment Weekly’s EW.com:
‘Star Wars’ spin-offs: A young Han Solo movie, and a Boba Fett film
Star Wars fans, admit it: you like scoundrels. And you’re about to get more of them in your life.
Yesterday, The Walt Disney Co. unveiled plans to make a number of spin-off movies set a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away — in addition to the post-Return of the Jedi trilogy that had already been announced
Entertainment Weekly has learned details on two of the spin-off projects: A young Han Solo saga, focusing on the wisecracking smuggler’s origin story, and a bounty hunter adventure with Boba Fett at the center of a rogue’s gallery of galactic scum.
To read the full story, visit EW.com.
Scene on the Web: Super Bowl 2013 Commercials
February 4, 2013 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Everything Else, Horror, Movies, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Top Stories
Iron Man, The Lone Ranger…the gang’s all here. Plus, check out a commercial for The Walking Dead that only ran in select markets.
New Iron Man 3 Poster! Trailer to hit during Superbowl!
January 31, 2013 by Joe Fauvel
Filed under Comic Books, Everything Else, Movies
Here is a look at the new Iron Man 3 poster. The trailer will debut during the Superbowl this Sunday, February 3rd!
Art Auction to Benefit Peter David
January 31, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Everything Else, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Top Stories
Last month writer Peter David suffered a debilitating stroke while vactioning with his family. His friend and Fallen Angel artist J.K. Woodward has started up a benefit art auction featuring characters that David has created or worked on such as the Hulk, X-Factor, Supergirl, Young Justice, and more. Artists including Pablo Raimondi, Jamal Igle, Joe Corroney, Valentine De Landro, Steve Bryant, Emanuela Lupacchino, Paul Davidson, and more have contributed pieces already. The auction is set to run mid-February. If you would like to contribute art or make a direct donation, more information can be found at the link.
Illustration by JK Woodward.
