Category: across the net


DARK KNIGHT’s Operation Early Bird Brings Forth T-Shirts!

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December 14, 2011

Ok, if people like myself who aren’t in easy driving distance from a proper IMAX theater weren’t bothered enough that we probably won’t get to see the official prologue for The Dark Knight Rises until the film properly is released in July, those who participated in the “Operation: Early Bird” game also got free swag.

What kind of swag, you ask? How about AWESOME TEE SHIRTS.

There were two designs, both grimy, both graphically arresting.

You had, first, the Batman “LEGEND” design…

and then, hold onto your butts…the Bane “END” design.

Cool, eh? Now to see how much cash they go for on eBay. Personally, I still have my I Believe In Harvey Dent tee from The Dark Knight, and I wouldn’t sell that for the world.

Source: FASHION TIPS FROM COMIC STRIPS.

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Madman’s Turning 20, And He’s Throwing A Giant Indie Comics Party!

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December 9, 2011

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One of the best, and well, to use their term – ginchiest indie comics in the world is Michael Allred’s Madman.

And for those of us who first read about Madman in the back of Wizard or on the early days of the web – get ready to feel old, as this year Madman turns twenty.

To celebrate, Image Comics is releasing the Madman 20th Anniversary Monster, a massive 11″x17″ hardcover featuring awesome tribute work from talents as diverse as Darwyn Cooke, Jeff Smith, David Mack and Craig Thompson, amongst many others.  But one piece in particular I wanted to share, the above pinup by artist Michel Fiffe.

Michel went all out with his piece, which is inked by Michael Allred and colored by Michael’s wife Laura Allred.  He threw together a gigantic jam image featuring dozens of characters from the world of indie comics, and it is simply awesome – I just had to share this one with you.

Top to bottom, this piece is filled with indie comic history – characters such as Spawn, Scott Pilgrim, Fone Bone, Hellboy, the Big Guy & Rusty – you could play 90′s comic bingo with this for HOURS. Really a fantastic piece.  Click it above for a larger version, and get ready to lose yourself in it for a few hours.

The Madman 20th Anniversary Monster! hits shelves on December 28th.

Source: Fiffe’s Blog.

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Yes, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Viral Game Is GO!

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December 8, 2011

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We speculated about it here yesterday, but today, it became completely apparent – we’re going to be getting the viral game for The Dark Knight Rises starting now, and it’s going to get interesting starting tomorrow.

After yesterday’s reveal of two “in-universe” CIA reports about a Dr. Pavel, the official @thefirerises twitter account, which brought us the Bane image, tweeted a third document, the same that appears at the top of this post.

In the document, it mentions an “Operation Early Bird”, which is set to occur at 10:00am PST. Some fans moved very quickly, and sure enough, there is an OperationEarlyBird.com, counting down to 10:00am PST tomorrow.

What is it? What will it be? I have my guesses, but the fact is, we will know in just 17 hours. Get those nerd juices flowing.

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Louis CK’s Got An Online Exclusive Special, Starting This Saturday!

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December 8, 2011

Over the past few years, I’ve become a major standup nerd, with one of my absolute favorite’s being Louis CK.

Whether it’s his amazing, edge defining standup, his absolutely fabulous sitcom Louie, or even his guest starring appearances on shows like Parks & Recreation, if Louis CK’s involved, chances are, I’m in.

That leads to why I’m posting this now, which is starting on Saturday, December 10th, Louis will have a new standup special available – exclusively on his website.  Sick and tired of selling his wares to providers like Comedy Central or Netflix, he’s taking his latest special, Louis CK: Live at the Beacon Theater and selling it direct to you.  Available as both a download and a stream, it’ll be just $5.

To give fans a taste of what to expect, and to share a section from the cutting room floor, today Louis released the following video, featuring his bit on Evolution.

Here’s what he had to say about the video:

This is an excerpt or outtake from my new special “Louis C.K. Live at the Beacon Theater” which will be available exclusively on my website http://www.louisck.com starting on December 10th for 5 dollars via paypal. You can stream or download the special or both. It is only available on the site. This clip does not appear on the special. I feel very fat today.
LCK
http:/www.louisck.com

I’ll be there with my five bucks on Saturday.

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Has The DARK KNIGHT RISES Viral Game Began?

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December 7, 2011

This July, the Christopher Nolan Batman trilogy comes to an end with the hotly anticipated The Dark Knight Rises.  Later this month, the hype train begins proper, with the 6-minute prologue appearing alongside IMAX screenings of Mission:Impossible – Ghost Protocol, and the first proper trailer being attached to non-IMAX screenings of the same film.

So if you followed the hype of The Dark Knight, you’re probably wondering – when does the viral marketing begin?  The Dark Knight had a very impressive viral game, including fake Harvey Dent rallys, hidden cell phones and “Jokerized” trailers.  Thus far, all we’ve had were surprise reveals of Bane and Catwoman.  And then websites got some surprises today.

Beloved tech nerd publication Wired obtained a fake CIA memo discussing a so called Leonid Pavel, a Russian nuclear official.  I’ve embedded it below.

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Then, shortly thereafter, movie magazine Empire revealed another document, containing a transcript, mentioning Dr. Pavel.

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IS THIS THE BEGINNING OF THE DARK KNIGHT RISES VIRAL GAME?!  Perhaps. Empire seems to know more than they’re letting on, saying more will be revealed this week.  Lets keep our nerd panties in a bunch until we know for sure.  If it’s real – are NUKES involved in The Dark Knight Rises?!

The Dark Knight Rises hits theaters on July 20th, 2012.

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Happy Halloween, SCOTT PILGRIM Fans!

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October 31, 2011

To celebrate the holiday, Scott Pilgrim creator (and author of the not-soon enough releasing Seconds) Bryan Lee O’Malley took to his Twitter to see what he should draw to mark the occasion.

The fans spoke loud and clear, and in turn, we have the new art below. Behold! KIM PINE as RAMONA FLOWERS and RAMONA FLOWERS as KIM PINE!

Enjoy it, fellow Pilgrim nerds.

Source: Twitter / @radiomaru.

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Your Halloween Costume Has Been TRUMPED: An AMAZING Batman Arkham Asylum Costume

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October 25, 2011

Were you planning on jumping on the Arkham City hype and being Batman for Halloween this year?

Guess what – your idea was blown out of the water. Big time.

Making its way across the web from the amateur special effects forum TheEffectsLab.com comes this AMAZING Arkham Asylum styled Batman costume from user Batpiriss.

It’s really amazing work, and while the image above certainly shows the level of detail and craftsmanship, I recommend looking at the full gallery below. Stunning stuff, gang.

Source: TheEffectsLab.com.

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A DARK KNIGHT Will RISE, IMPOSSIBLY

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October 24, 2011

If /Film is right here, they have a HUGE exclusive, and if so, I know the format I’ll be seeing Mission:Impossible 4 in.

Here’s the rumor.

You guys remember way back in 2007, when I Am Legend hit theaters, they attached the first 8 minutes or so of The Dark Knight to all IMAX screenings, showcasing the Joker’s bank heist in STUNNING IMAX quality?

Well, this Christmas, Warner Bros is giving us another gift.

Attached to every IMAX print of Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol will be a SIX MINUTE prologue to Christopher Nolan’s much anticipated final Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises.

You hear that? That’s a bunch of midnight tickets sold, including mine. I was looking forward to M:I 4 already – this just is icing on the cake. If this holds true, my thanks are to Paramount and Warner Bros for working together when they don’t really need to. This will be a special night at the movies.

Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol sets IMAX records on December 16th, 2011.

Source: /Film.

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