Archive for August, 2010


WALKING DEAD Premieres On HALLOWEEN

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August 24, 2010

JUST Announced by AMC – their Frank Darabont-helmed adaptation of the super-popular comic series The Walking Dead will be hitting TV screens on Halloween Night, Sunday October 31st at 10pm.

The premiere episode will be an extra long 90 minute episode.

If that wasn’t enough, they finally released a high-quality version of the San Diego Comic Con trailer (embedded above), which can also be viewed in glorious, full-screen HD.

In short – the coolest series of the fall is going to be following up Mad Men in the Sunday, 10pm slot. Sorry HBO, you just lost Sunday nights.

Too excited.

Source: AMC.

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New WALKING DEAD Photos Show The Odds Are Stacked

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August 20, 2010

By far my most anticipated bit of television this fall is AMC’s adaptation of The Walking Dead.

Set to debut in October, fans all around the web (including myself) have been raving about how well the comic seems to have made the transition from the panels to the small screen, and with each piece of new media, I continue to get more and more excited.

The latest release is of a new grouping of stills, featuring looks at more undead and the lead (Rick) having a not-so great encounter with a bunch of walkers.

I’m bummed AMC still haven’t released a high-quality version of the trailer showcased at San Diego Comic Con, but I still think this series will join Mad Men and Breaking Bad as the third jewel in AMC’s original programming crown.

Source:  /Film.

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Absolutely STUNNING INCEPTION Lego Build

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August 17, 2010

I’m always a big fan of unique LEGO builds, but this one is just jawdropping.  And it doesn’t help that it’s based on one of my favorite flicks of the summer.

Created by flickr user “Profound Whatever”, aka Alex Eylar, this amazing Inception based hallway is just a beautiful piece of work, and is dead on to the source material.

Seems Mr. Eylar isn’t a newbie when it comes to great pop-culture based LEGO creations, as he’s even made homages to Pushing Daisies, television color bars, Doctor Who and even that infamous Zombie Playground painting.

But seriously, you should check out all of his work, it’s brilliant – and just a click away below!

Thanks to Samtaters for the heads up!

Source: Flickr: Profound Whatever’s Photostream.

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Is There More To SKYLINE Than It’s Money Shot?

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August 16, 2010

It’s been almost 15 years since Independence Day relaunched the alien invasion genre, and honestly, I think it’s time that the genre needs a shot in the arm.  I mean, what was the last mainstream project based around alien invasions? ABC’s terrible V remake?

I think that’s what they’re aiming for with Skyline.

Skyline was one of the movies that made a quiet impact at San Diego Comic Con last month, and the first teaser trailer hit the web last week.  While it gives you very little of the plot, the final shot of the trailer is one of equal parts majestic beauty and abject horror, a mix I’ve always felt was important for movies of the flying saucer persuasion.

As cool as that looks though, I’m a bit worried about how the full movie will fare. Directed by the Brothers Strause who’s other major credit is Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem, I don’t really have too much faith in the project…let alone when your biggest star is Donald Faison of Scrubs and Clueless fame.

Maybe they blew all their creative juices on this major shot in the trailer…but I’d love to be wrong.

I guess we’ll find out when Skyline hits theaters on November 12, 2010.

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More Gallery1988 Awesomeness: The 3G Show

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August 16, 2010

I swear, there are just some things that make me think I’m on the wrong coast.  Sure, I love being so close to DC, Philadelphia and New York, and the great opportunities for arts, music, performances and film that my location allows, but some days, I really wish I were in California.

Today, it’s once again due to the amazing art shows showcased at Gallery 1988.  Fresh off of the amazing Crazy 4 Cult 4, they’re teaming up with the Autumn Society for The 3G Show.

What’s the 3G about? Why the three eighties staples – Gremlins, Ghostbusters and Goonies!

There is going to be a ton of great art to be showcased at this event, and there’s really no other way to showcase it than by letting you see it. So I’ve included probably the biggest gallery ever in this post.  Go forth after the break and enjoy!

What’s my personal favorite of the show? That “Mogwai” LP is amazing, hands down. Although, Ghostbusters street sign is super classy. I think I’d want a tin version of that for my wall.

The show opens on September 3rd in LA, and goes through September 22nd.

Source: /Film.

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Alamo Drafthouse Does It AGAIN: Amazing SCOTT PILGRIM Poster

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August 12, 2010

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You’re probably tired of hearing me go at length about how much I love the Alamo Drafthouse, and hope to one day go there.

I think what really draws me to them is they make every movie an experience, and at the same time, have found great ways to celebrate movies – the most successful of which have been their series of custom posters for different films under their “Mondo” merchandising wing.

I’ve featured their work in the past, but they’ve done posters for movies like Iron Man 2 and Inglorious Basterds, cult classics like Zombie, and even have created poster series for Star Wars & Star Trek.  I even own their amazing poster for Blade Runner.

Their latest creation is decidedly in my wheelhouse.  As you can see above, it’s for this Friday’s release of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.

Designed by Martin Ansin, it’s absolutely awesome.  As with all of the posters, it will be a limited edition run, but you should be able to get it from their site soon enough.   Personally, I’d be getting it, but I just got this awesome SDCC exclusive Sex Bob-omb poster from rock poster designer Kevin Tong, so my wall is taken…but I just had to feature this poster.

Source:  Mondo: The Blog.

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An Alternate GI Joe Reality

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August 12, 2010

The world of entertainment is full of interesting glimpses of alternate realities. Chances are, if there was something successful, someone will try to find a way to invert it.  I mean, this is a trend that has been going on since Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead took a different look at Hamlet.

Some recent ideas following this train of thought…

What if Superman Lost? Megamind.

What if Reese’s were inverted? Reese’s Inside Out.

What if Batman were a c*nt? Mark Millar’s Nemesis.

The latest universal inversion comes to us with deviantART user gotbob‘s look at an alternate GI Joe universe, where the Joes are Cobra and Cobra are Joes.

You can click the image above for bigger – personally, I think “Snake” and “Sgt. McCullen” are the best of the inversions.  I’d love to see some more realistic takes on this concept…you hear that internet? TAKE THE CHALLENGE.

Source:  deviantART.

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The Extreme Sandwich Arms Race Has A New Victor

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August 11, 2010

Do you think that when Wendy’s introduced the Baconator, they realized what they started?

We’ve seen chicken sandwiches where the chicken is the bread, hamburgers where grilled cheese served as the bun, burgers where mashed potatoes were the topping…and now…this.

Denny’s has just announced the latest sandwich to keep professional dietitians in business, the Fried Cheese Melt.

Placing four mozzarella sticks in a grilled cheese sandwich, I’m fairly sure that if you eat one, you will die. But hey, it’s just $4.

Of course, someone is probably reading this, and now figuring out how to make it even more extreme.

My heart, or more accurately, the valves there of, hurt to write this post.

Thanks for the heads up, Katherine!

Source: The Consumerist.

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