'True Romance' Deluxe Edition 4K Bluray Steelbook through Zavvi

'True Romance' deluxe edition 4K bluray steelbook

Special features include:

• New 4K restorations of both the Theatrical Cut and the Director’s Cut from the original camera negatives by Arrow Films
• 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation of both cuts
• Limited Edition SteelBook housed in Deluxe rigid packaging, both with newly commissioned artwork by Sam Gilbey
• 60-page perfect-bound collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by Kim Morgan and Nicholas Clement, a 2008 Maxim oral history featuring interviews with cast and crew, and Edgar Wright’s 2012 eulogy for Tony Scott
• Double-sided poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sam Gilbey
• Six double-sided, postcard-sized lobby card reproductions
• 'Coming Home In A Body Bag' poster newly illustrated by Matt Griffin
• Hollywood postcard illustrated by Raffi Antounian, originally commissioned for True Romance Fest
• “Clarence/Alabama” tattoo design sticker
• Original uncompressed stereo audio and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
• Audio commentary by director Tony Scott
• Audio commentary by writer Quentin Tarantino
• Audio commentary by stars Christian Slater & Patricia Arquette
• Audio commentary by critic Tim Lucas
• Select scene commentaries by stars Dennis Hopper, Val Kilmer, Brad Pitt and Michael Rapaport
• Brand new select scene commentary by star Saul Rubinek
• New interview with costume designer Susan Becker
• New interview with co-editor Michael Tronick
• New interview with co-composers Mark Mancina and John Van Tongeren
• New interview with Larry Taylor, author of Tony Scott: A Filmmaker on Fire
• New interview with Daniel Storm, co-founder of the annual True Romance Fest and owner of the original Cadillac
• Deleted scenes with optional commentary by Tony Scott
• Alternate ending with optional commentaries by Tony Scott and Quentin Tarantino
• Electronic press kit featurettes, behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Tony Scott, Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Dennis Hopper and Gary Oldman
• Trailers and TV spots
• Image galleries

On sale for pre-order now for £39.99 through Zavvi.

 

poster art by Matt Griffin

#CoolArt: 'Entangled' print by Egg Fiasco through PangeaSeed

'Entangled' by Egg Fiasco, part of PangeaSeed's educational print program, 'Printed Oceans', raising awareness and education of pressing marine environmental issues through the lens of some of today's most respected creative minds.

18" x 24" fine art print with hand deckled edges, on Canson Aquarelle 310gsm museum-grade archival paper, in a numbered limited edition of 50 for $125.

On sale now through PangeaSeed.

Proceeds from this print will go to help power PangeaSeed Foundation's global ARTivism efforts and the artists who dedicate their time and talent to their cause.

For more information on how you can help save our seas, please visit https://www.pangeaseed.foundation.

#CoolArt: Thinkspace Projects presents 'Tell Me All About It' Solo Art Exhibition by Mando Marie

Thinkspace Projects presents 'Tell Me All About It', a solo art exhibition of new work by Mando Marie pulling inspiration from classic Golden Book era illustrations, crafting a world reminiscent of childhood adventure and wonder.

The opening reception is Saturday May 1 from 3pm-8pm PT at Thinkspace Projects, 4217 W Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. 90016, open to the public for viewing the art safely with social distancing and masks required, and on the Thinkspace Projects website.

The exhibition runs from Saturday May 1 through May 22 2021.

#CoolArt: Thinkspace Projects presents 'At The Crack Of Dawn' Solo Art Exhibition by MILLO

Thinkspace Projects presents 'At The Crack Of Dawn', a solo art exhibition of new work by MILLO built around the ephemeral point in time just before waking when everything is whimsical and the lines between dreams and reality are blurred.

The opening reception is Saturday May 1 from 3pm-8pm PT at Thinkspace Projects, 4217 W Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. 90016, open to the public for viewing the art safely with social distancing and masks required, and on the Thinkspace Projects website.

The exhibition runs from Saturday May 1 through May 22 2021.

#CoolArt: New Prints by Carly A-F through HMV

New prints by Carly A-F.

• 'Thunderer'. 16" x 24" giclee print in a numbered limited edition of 200 for £44.99.
  

• 'Boudica'. 16" x 24" giclee print in a numbered limited edition of 500 for £44.99.
  

• 'Reaper'. 16" x 24" giclee print in a numbered Regular edition of 500 for £44.99, and numbered Variant edition of 100 for £49.99.
  

• 'Spark'. 8" x 24" giclee print in a numbered Regular edition of 500 for £34.99, and numbered Variant edition of 100 for £44.99.
  

On sale for preorder now through HMV.

'Thunderer'

#ArtOfTheDay: 'John Carter And The Savage Apes Of Mars' by Frank Frazetta

'John Carter And The Savage Apes Of Mars' by Frank Frazetta.

Wraparound cover art for the 1971 omnibus edition of 'The Gods Of Mars' and 'The Warlord Of Mars', books 2 and 3 of the 'John Carter / Barsoom' series written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, published by Nelson Doubleday.

#CoolArt: 'Final Fantasy VI' print by Crystal Fae

'Final Fantasy VI' by Crystal Fae.

11" x 17" digital print in an open edition for $29.99.

On sale now from Crystal's Etsy store.

#CoolArt: 'Apocalypse Now' print by Bob Peak through Mondo

'Apocalypse Now' by Bob Peak, with screen print production by Jason Edmiston, Jon Smith, and Shane Mahn.

24" x 36" screen print, in a numbered limited edition of 425 for $100.

On sale Thursday April 29 at 11am CT through Mondo.

#CoolArt: 'Iron Man' & 'The X-Men' Marvel Comics Cover prints through Grey Matter Art

'Tales of Suspense' #39 by Jack Kirby & Don Heck and 'The X-Men #35 by Dan Adkins, Sam Rosen, & Stan Goldberg.

Officially licensed 16" x 24" giclee prints on Hot Press Bright paper, in numbered limited editions of 125 for $45 each, or $80 for the matching numbered set of 2 prints.

On sale Thursday April 29 at 1pm ET through Grey Matter Art.

'Tales of Suspense' #39 by Jack Kirby & Don Heck

'The X-Men #35 by Dan Adkins, Sam Rosen, & Stan Goldber

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Red Sonja' by Ron Leary

'Red Sonja' by Ron Leary.

Unknown Comics variant cover art for 'The Invincible Red Sonja' issue #1, published May 2021 by Dynamite Comics.

#NewComicBookDay: My Comics Pull List This Week

My comics Pull List this week.

• 'Once & Future' #18 (Boom! Studios)
• 'Usagi Yojimbo: Wanderer's Road' #6 (IDW Publishing)
• 'Cyberpunk 2077: You Have My Word' #1 (Dark Horse Comics)
• 'Dejah Thoris: Winter's End' (Dynamite Comics)
  

'Once & Future' #18 (Boom! Studios)
Cover art by Dan Mora

'Usagi Yojimbo: Wanderer's Road' #6 (IDW Publishing)
Cover art by Peach MoMoKo

'Cyberpunk 2077: You Have My Word' #1 (Dark Horse Comics)
Variant Cover Art by Mattia De Iulis

'Dejah Thoris: Winter's End' (Dynamite Comics)
Cover art by Joseph Michael Linsner

#CoolArt: 'The Jimi Hendrix Experience at The Bag O'Nails Club, London' by Rhys Cooper through Iconic by Collectionzz

'The Jimi Hendrix Experience at The Bag O'Nails Club, London' by Rhys Cooper.

Officially licensed 18" x 36" 8 colour screen print, in a numbered Regular edition of 150 for $100, and a numbered Lava Foil Variant edition of 50 for $200.

A matching numbered Regular edition 2 print set that includes Palehorse's 18" x 24" Jimi Hendrix 'The Cry Of Love 50th Anniversary' print is also available in a limited edition of 40 for $165.

On sale Wednesday April 28 at 2pm ET through Iconic by Collectionzz

'The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Bag O'Nails Club, London' by Rhys Cooper

'Jimi Hendrix: The Cry Of Love' by Palehorse (Regular edition)

#CoolArt: Japanese 'His Dark Materials' Cover Art by Takumi

'The Golden Compass' & 'The Subtle Knife' by Takumi.

Cover art for the Japanese editions of books 1 & 2 of the 'His Dark Materials' trilogy written by Philip Pullman.

#CoolArt: 'The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King' print by Doaly through Bottleneck Gallery

'The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King' by Doaly.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" screen print on foil paper, in a numbered limited edition of 175 for $60.

On sale Wednesday April 28 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery. 

'Super 8' 10th Anniversary 4K Bluray Steelbook through Zavvi

'Super 8' 10th anniversary 4K bluray steelbook.

Special features include:

• Box art by Kyle Lambert
• Commentary by JJ Abrams, Bryan Burk, and Larry Fong
• 8 Featurettes
• Deconstructing the Train Crash – Uncover the Secrets Behind Filming the Astonishing Scene
• 14 Deleted Scenes

On sale for pre-order Wednesday April 28 at 12pm UK through Zavvi.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Wonder Woman' by Tula Lotay

'Wonder Woman' by Tula Lotay.

Cover art for 'Sensational Wonder Woman' issue #14, published April 2021 by DC Comics.

#CoolArt: New Cover Art for Alexander Darwin's 'Grievar's Blood' Novel

New cover art by Felix Ortiz, with cover design by Shawn T King, for 'Grievar's Blood', book 2 of 'The Combat Codes' trilogy written by Alexander Darwin.

You can read my review of the book here.

#CoolArt: 'Back To The Future: Part III' prints by Drew Struzan through Bottleneck Gallery & Vice Press

'Back To The Future: Part III' by Drew Struzan.

Officially licensed 24" x 18" lithograph print in a numbered Regular Titled edition of 250 for $50 / £40, and a numbered Variant Art edition of 150 for $65 / £50.

On sale from Tuesday April 27 at 12pm ET (5pm UK) through Bottleneck Gallery and Vice Press.

Titled Regular Edition

Art Variant Edition

'Batman: The Long Halloween - Part 1' Limited Edition Bluray Steelbook through Zavvi

'Batman: The Long Halloween - Part 1' limited edition bluray steelbook.

Special features include:

• Justice Society: World War II - Consumer Trailer HD
• Batman: Soul of the Dragon - Consumer Trailer HD
• Batman: Death in the Family - Consumer Trailer HD
• A Sneak Peek at the Next Animated DC Universe Movie, Batman: The Long Halloween Part Two - The saga continues as Batman desperately hunts the Holiday killer and Harvey Dent comes face to face with his worst nightmare.
• DC Showcase: The Loser
• From the DC Vault: Batman The Animated Series: "Christmas With The Joker" - After escaping Arkham Asylum on Christmas Eve, the Joker takes over Gotham's airwaves and terrorizes the city for a crime. He challenges Batman and Robin to find his hidden TV studio and free his hostages – Commissioner Gordon, Detective Bullock and Summer Gleeson – before midnight.
• From the DC Vault: Batman The Animated Series: "It's Never Too Late" - A mob war between crime bosses Rupert Thorne and Arnold Stromwell is nearing its end when Batman saves Stromwell and tries to persuade him to give up his life of crime and help the police bring Thorne down by testifying against him.

On sale now through Zavvi. 

#ArtOfTheDay: 'GI Joe: Akiko' by Tran Nguyen

'Akiko' by Tran Nguyen.

Box packaging art for the 'GI Joe Classified Series - Snake Eyes: GI Joe Origins' action figure from Hasbro.

#CoolArt: 'Prince 89' TIMED Release print by Rich Pellegrino through Gallery1988

'Prince 89' by Rich Pellegrino.

8½" x 11" giclee print, in a signed and numbered TIMED Release edition for $35.

On sale now until Monday April 26 at 11.59am PT through Gallery1988.

Graphic Novel Review: 'Madi: Once Upon A Time In The Future' by Duncan Jones, Alex de Campi & Various Artists

'Madi: Once Upon A Time In The Future', from the minds of Duncan Jones, Alex de Campi and a whole host of awesome comics artists that includes; Dylan Teague, Glenn Fabry, Duncan Fegredo, LRNZ, Eduardo Ocaña, André Araújo, Simon Bisley, Rosemary Valero-O’Connell, Tonci Zonjic,  Pia Guerra, James Stokoe,  RM Guéra, Chris Weston, Rufus Dayglo, Annie Wu, David Lopez, and Christian Ward, plus colourists Matt Wilson, Nayoung Kim, Chris O’Halloran, Adam Brown, Jacob Phillips, Raúl Arnaiz, Giulia Brusco, Sergey Nazarov, Kelly Fitzpatrick, and Lettering by Alex, is a cyberpunk road trip set in the near-future.

Madi Preston, is a cybernetically augmented mercenary, part of J-Squad, a merc special ops unit that freelances their unique ability to be remote controlled by specialists while in the field. But when their latest mission ends with the death of one their crew, Madi decides she’s had enough. But in order to pay back the debt she still owes, she takes an off-the-books job, and when the piece of tech she’s supposed to steal turns out to be a child, and she suddenly blacks out... she finds herself on the run from everyone she’s ever known.

I'm a big fan of Duncan Jones' movies, with this being the third and final story set in the same 'Cinematic Universe' as his 'Moon' and 'Mute' movies (the 'Mooniverse'), the graphic novel takes the familiar elements and themes from those movies, especially from 'Mute' I feel, and adds a dash of 'Blade Runner (2049)', 'Ghost in The Shell' and CD Projekt Red's recent 'Cyberpunk 2077' video game, blending everything together and reworking it into a brand new story, that was a joy to read!

Originally a screenplay, 'Madi' is a 260 page graphic novel, that was funded through a Kickstarter campaign (with exclusive hardcover art by Yuko Shimizu and softcover art by Duncan Fegredo & Jacob Phillips), and is published through Z2 Comics.

The pacing of the story definitely felt like it could have been movie instead of a graphic novel. The story kept me engaged all the way through, with its action packed intro, and all the way through to its exciting conclusion. Even when the story slows the pacing down, there's still more than enough to keep you interested in wanting to find out what happens in the end. The excellent group of characters, especially the main three of Madi, Ted and Dean as they embark on the road trip trying to outrun their pursuers, really helps draw you into the story and root for them.

As good as the story is, the main talking point of 'Madi' is the artwork, with a venerable who's who of the comic industry working on the pages throughout the graphic novel. But with the amount of artists involved, you might think that the clash of differing art styles when transitioning from scene to scene would be jarring and take you out of the story. Not so for me. It looked like the story was carefully divided up in a way to minimise this. And it works really well, with the change in artist helping with the shift in tone of what is happening to the story on the page.

I really enjoyed 'Madi: Once Upon A Time In The Future'. It's lively and energetic, with a hard as nails BAMF female lead kicking ass from start to finish. A graphic novel that is a spectacular feast for the eyes in a beast of a book!

Available from Z2 Comics, Forbidden Planet, Waterstones, and all good comic and book stores.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Department Of Truth' by David Mack

'Department Of Truth' by David Mack.

TFAW Variant cover art for 'Department Of Truth' issue #8, published April 2021 by Image Comics.

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Liam Brazier

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, or those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Liam Brazier.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Labyrinth' by Evan Cagle

'Labyrinth' by Evan Cagle.

Variant cover art for 'Jim Henson's Labyrinth: Masquerade' one shot, published December 2020 by Archaia / Boom Studios.

#CoolArt: Copro Gallery presents 'Lucid Dreaming' Group Art Exhibition curated by Beautiful Bizarre Magazine

Copro Gallery presents 'Lucid Dreaming', a group art exhibition curated by Beautiful Bizarre Magazine.

Opening reception is Saturday April 24, from 2-7pm PT at Copro Gallery, Bergamot Station Arts Complex, 2525 Michigan Ave, Unit T5, Santa Monica , CA 90404,open to the public for viewing the art safely. Only 20 people will be allowed in the gallery at a time with social distancing and masks required.

The exhibition is on display until May 15 2021.

by Caia Koopman

'X-Men: Days Of Future Past' 4K Lenticular Bluray Steelbook through Zavvi

'X-Men: Days Of Future Past' 4K Lenticular bluray steelbook.

On sale for pre-order Saturday April 24 at 6pm UK through Zavvi.

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Les Edwards

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, or those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Les Edwards.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Keeve Trennis & Yoda' by Gabriele Dell’Otto

'Keeve Trennis & Yoda' by Gabriele Dell’Otto.

Panini Italy variant cover art for 'Star Wars: The High Republic' issue #1, published January 2021 by Marvel Comics.

#CoolArt: 'Unweaving A Rainbow' TIMED Release print by Camilla d'Errico

'Unweaving A Rainbow' by Camilla d'Errico.

11" x 14" print on 300gsm fine art entrada paper in a TIMED Release edition for $65.

On sale Friday April 23 at 9am PT until Monday April 26 at 9am PT on Camilla's website.

#CoolArt: 'The Octopus's Garden' print by Caitlin Hackett through The People's Print Shop

'The Octopus's Garden' by Caitlin Hackett.

8" x 10" archival pigment print in a signed and numbered limited edition of 64 for $25.

On sale now through The People's Print Shop.

#CoolArt: 'Medusozoa' print by Zoe Keller through PangeaSeed

'Medusozoa' by Zoe Keller, part of PangeaSeed's educational print program, 'Printed Oceans', raising awareness and education of pressing marine environmental issues through the lens of some of today's most respected creative minds.

18" x 24" giclee print on Canson Aquarelle 310gsm museum-grade archival paper, in a signed and numbered Regular edition of 75 for $100.

On sale now through PangeaSeed.

Proceeds from this print will go to help power PangeaSeed Foundation's global ARTivism efforts and the artists who dedicate their time and talent to their cause.

For more information on how you can help save our seas, please visit https://www.pangeaseed.foundation.

#CoolArt: 'Dune' AP Edition prints by Karl Fitzgerald

'Dune' by Karl Fitzgerald.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" screen print, in signed Regular and Variant AP editions of 22 for £60 each.

On sale Saturday April 24 at 5pm UK (12pm ET) from Karl's website.

Regular Edition

Variant Edition