The tee is available at the Teefury website and is $10, a bargain!
Monday, October 15, 2012
Cool Art: 'Peach's Pit Stop Diner' by Megan Lara
I love retro pin up style designs, and designs by Megan Lara. This tee, available for today only, combines the two!
The tee is available at the Teefury website and is $10, a bargain!
The tee is available at the Teefury website and is $10, a bargain!
Comic Book Art: 'Morning Glories'
Continuing my look at my favourite comic books and their cover art, with Morning Glories.
Written by Nick Spencer and illustrated by Joe Eisma with cover art by Rodin Esquejo, the series debuted in August 2010 via Image Comics.
The series takes place almost exclusively at the fictional Morning Glory Academy, an exclusive boarding school for teenagers. Beneath its placid facade, the school is actually involved in the murder and torture of students as well as various investigations into occult and supernatural phenomenon. The main action focuses on six students from diverse backgrounds as they enter Morning Glory Academy and try to survive.
Hit the jump to see the cover art for the series so far.
Written by Nick Spencer and illustrated by Joe Eisma with cover art by Rodin Esquejo, the series debuted in August 2010 via Image Comics.
The series takes place almost exclusively at the fictional Morning Glory Academy, an exclusive boarding school for teenagers. Beneath its placid facade, the school is actually involved in the murder and torture of students as well as various investigations into occult and supernatural phenomenon. The main action focuses on six students from diverse backgrounds as they enter Morning Glory Academy and try to survive.
Hit the jump to see the cover art for the series so far.
Unfilmed Doctor Who S7 Scene: 'PS'
Find out what happened to Rory's dad and to Rory and Amy in this unfilmed scene by Chris Chibnall.
Hankies at the ready, I think I have something in my eye!
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Hankies at the ready, I think I have something in my eye!
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Sunday, October 14, 2012
Cool Art: 'Rise by David Moscati
Here's a print from David Moscati, entitled “Rise”, inspired by The Dark Knight Rises. The print is a 18" x 24" 3-colour Screenprint, and in a limited run of 50 Signed and numbered. It's available for $35 here.
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Comic Book Art: Fables (The Specials)
Continuing my look at my favourite comic books and their cover art, with Fables.
Hit the jump to see the cover art for the trade collections, specials and mini series spinoffs.
Hit the jump to see the cover art for the trade collections, specials and mini series spinoffs.
NYCC: 'The Last Of Us' prequel from Dark Horse Comics
At New York Comic Con, Dark Horse Comics and Naughty Dog have announced they'll be doing a prequel comic series based on Playstation 3 game 'The Last of Us'.
The series will focus on protagonist Ellie and her life prior to the game's events. Artwork shown at a panel during Comic Con showed Ellie as a child with a new character, another little girl named Riley, in a crumbling city landscape.
The series will be written by both Neil Druckmann and Faith Erin Hicks with Hicks illustrating as well.
After seeing the various trailers for the game, I am looking forward to the game. If the prequel comic is as good as the other Dark Horse Comics gaming spinoffs (Mass Effect, Dragon Age) then this should be something good as well.
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The series will focus on protagonist Ellie and her life prior to the game's events. Artwork shown at a panel during Comic Con showed Ellie as a child with a new character, another little girl named Riley, in a crumbling city landscape.
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After seeing the various trailers for the game, I am looking forward to the game. If the prequel comic is as good as the other Dark Horse Comics gaming spinoffs (Mass Effect, Dragon Age) then this should be something good as well.
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Saturday, October 13, 2012
Journey (A Musical Journey)
An awesome soundtrack for an awesome game!
Check out this scoring session featurette for the Playstation 3 game 'Journey'.
The soundtrack is now available to buy on Cd or on iTunes, and Thatgamecompany has announced that interested fans can snag autographed copies of the soundtrack from the studio's store. For a limited time, all copies will be signed by the soundtrack's composer, Austin Wintory.
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Check out this scoring session featurette for the Playstation 3 game 'Journey'.
The soundtrack is now available to buy on Cd or on iTunes, and Thatgamecompany has announced that interested fans can snag autographed copies of the soundtrack from the studio's store. For a limited time, all copies will be signed by the soundtrack's composer, Austin Wintory.
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Comic Book Art: Fables
Continuing my look at my favourite comic books and their cover art, with Fables.
Created by Bill Willingham, 'Fables' launched on DC Comics' Vertigo imprint in 2002.
The series deals with various characters from fairy tales and folklore – referring to themselves as "Fables" – who have been forced out of their Homelands by "The Adversary" who has conquered the realm. They escaped and formed a community in New York City known as Fabletown. Fables who are unable to blend in with human society (such as monsters and anthropomorphic animals) live at "the Farm" in upstate New York.
Fables has won many Eisner Awards, including 'Best New Series' in 2003, cover artist James Jean winning 'Best Cover Artist' in 2004 to 2009 and series creator Bill Willingham 'Best Writer' in 2009.
Hit the jump to see the cover art by James Jean and João Ruas for the series so far.
Created by Bill Willingham, 'Fables' launched on DC Comics' Vertigo imprint in 2002.
The series deals with various characters from fairy tales and folklore – referring to themselves as "Fables" – who have been forced out of their Homelands by "The Adversary" who has conquered the realm. They escaped and formed a community in New York City known as Fabletown. Fables who are unable to blend in with human society (such as monsters and anthropomorphic animals) live at "the Farm" in upstate New York.
Fables has won many Eisner Awards, including 'Best New Series' in 2003, cover artist James Jean winning 'Best Cover Artist' in 2004 to 2009 and series creator Bill Willingham 'Best Writer' in 2009.
Hit the jump to see the cover art by James Jean and João Ruas for the series so far.
Cool Art: 'The Last Stand' NYCC Poster
He's definitely back! Schwarzenegger's new flick, 'The Last Stand' has a new poster that was debuted at the NYCC. Nice, better than the generic action movie posters you get these days *cough* Expendables *cough*!
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Movie Review: ParaNorman
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I had previously enjoyed Coraline, and when it was announced that Laika Studios were producing a new animated film I was looking forward to seeing it. Well, it's taken a while, but I've now seen it. It did not disappoint!
Right from the start, with the horror homage and the 80's style opening credits and soundtrack it kind of set the tone for me. As with all the best animated films, ParaNorman should appeal to all ages - balancing the right amount of humour and in-jokes with a fair share of chills too.
Yes it's been done many times before, the outcast having to save the day, but add in the zombies and the supernatural elements, the story worked for me. Fast paced enough and a happy ending to keep you entertained throughout the two hours.
I'd been following the behind the scenes videos at Weirdwins, and all the effort that went into producing the film, as well as owning the 'Art & Making Of ParaNorman' art book too (which I thoroughly recommend). After watching the finished article, it was all worthwhile. I thought the animation was spot on, and visually impressive. I also liked the soundtrack by Jon Brion and art style of the end credits.
If you enjoyed films like 'The Nightmare Before Christmas', 'Corpse Bride' and 'Coraline', then you will get a kick out of watching 'ParaNorman'. A great looking film that both scares and makes you laugh and pays homage to the old schlocky horror films it's parodying. Recommended.
**** out of 5
Cool Art: 'The Iron Giant' NYCC Posters by Mike Mitchell
With my previous post about Mondo releasing new posters exclusively at the New York Comic Con, here are the prints of Mike Mitchell's 'The Iron Giant' - one of my favourite all time films!
Hit the jump to see the variant version. click to embiggen.
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NYCC: Mondo Posters
Fresh from the New York Comic Con (NYCC), Mondo have revealed a whole host of new posters - amongst them were 'The Iron Giant' by Mike Mitchell, 'Phantasm' by Phantom City Creative, 'The Lord of the Rings' by Shan Jiang, 'City of the Living Dead' by Randy Ortiz, 'Beatrix (Kill Bill)' by Craig Drake, 'Treebeard (The Lord of the Rings)' by Todd Slater, 'The Foghorn Leghorn' by Tom Whalen, 'Friday the 13th Part III 3D' by Jay Shaw and the 'Shaun of the Dead' by Jock.
Hit the jump to preview the 'Shaun Of The Dead' posters by Jock, and visit the Collider website for a peek at the rest of the posters.
Hit the jump to preview the 'Shaun Of The Dead' posters by Jock, and visit the Collider website for a peek at the rest of the posters.
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Friday, October 12, 2012
Comic Book Art: 'Chew'
Continuing my look at my favourite comic books and their cover art, with Chew.
Created by John Layman with art by Rob Guillory, 'Chew' launched on Image Comics as a creator-owned ongoing series in 2009, with the first three issues selling out after multiple printings!
The series has been awarded the Eisner Award and Harvey Award for Best New Series as well as the Harvey for Best New Talent in 2010.
Hit the jump to see the cover art for the series so far.
Created by John Layman with art by Rob Guillory, 'Chew' launched on Image Comics as a creator-owned ongoing series in 2009, with the first three issues selling out after multiple printings!
The series has been awarded the Eisner Award and Harvey Award for Best New Series as well as the Harvey for Best New Talent in 2010.
Hit the jump to see the cover art for the series so far.
Cool Art: 'The War Of The Worlds' by Paul Flanders
Dark City Gallery are releasing their 'The War Of The Worlds' poster, designed by Paul Flanders.
The print will be available today, Friday 12th October at 17:00 (UK) / 12pm EDT at the Dark City Gallery website.
The Poster is 18 x 24 Inches, 4-colour screen print, and a limited edition of 75 copies, hand numbered and signed and priced at £40.
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The print will be available today, Friday 12th October at 17:00 (UK) / 12pm EDT at the Dark City Gallery website.
The Poster is 18 x 24 Inches, 4-colour screen print, and a limited edition of 75 copies, hand numbered and signed and priced at £40.
New Poster For Guillermo Del Toro's 'Pacific Rim'
A new Pacific Rim propaganda style poster has been revealed at New York Comic Con!
Pacific Rim will be in cinemas on July 12th 2013.
Pacific Rim will be in cinemas on July 12th 2013.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Short Film: 'Sintel' by Blender Foundation
'Sintel' is an independently produced short film, initiated by the
Blender Foundation as a means to further improve and validate the
free/open source 3D creation suite Blender. With initial funding
provided by 1000s of donations via the internet community, it has again
proven to be a viable development model for both open 3D technology as
for independent animation film.
This 15 minute film has been realized in the studio of the Amsterdam Blender Institute, by an international team of artists and developers. In addition to that, several crucial technical and creative targets have been realized online, by developers and artists and teams all over the world.
Visit the sintel.org website to find out more about this short film, or to purchase the 4-DVD box with a lot of extras that includes the original files and software that was used, plus documentary, tutorials, quadsplit, documentation, raw footage and more.
Make sure you watch it in HD and in full screen too!
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This 15 minute film has been realized in the studio of the Amsterdam Blender Institute, by an international team of artists and developers. In addition to that, several crucial technical and creative targets have been realized online, by developers and artists and teams all over the world.
Visit the sintel.org website to find out more about this short film, or to purchase the 4-DVD box with a lot of extras that includes the original files and software that was used, plus documentary, tutorials, quadsplit, documentation, raw footage and more.
Make sure you watch it in HD and in full screen too!
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Short Film: 'The Maker' by Zealous Creative
From LA-based Zealous Creative, 'The Maker' is set in a fantasy world where a strange creature races
against time to make the most important and beautiful creation of his
life.
'The Maker' is Zealous Creative's follow up to their first stop-motion animation 'Zero', and has screened at over 60 festivals and won 11 awards.
Director: Christopher Kezelos
The short's score, "Winter," was composed by Paul Halley. You can download it from his website.
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'The Maker' is Zealous Creative's follow up to their first stop-motion animation 'Zero', and has screened at over 60 festivals and won 11 awards.
Director: Christopher Kezelos
The short's score, "Winter," was composed by Paul Halley. You can download it from his website.
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Cool Art: 'Blade Runner' by Jim Steranko
Cover of the Marvel Comic Blade Runner Super Special #22 from 1982 by Jim Steranko.
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Comic Book Art: 'American Vampire'
Continuing my look at my favourite comic books and their cover art, with American Vampire.
Created by Scott Snyder with artist Rafael Albuquerque, American Vampire launched from Vertigo as a creator-owned ongoing series in 2010, winning both the Eisner Award and Harvey Award in 2011 for Best New Series
There two spin-off mini-series, the first titled American Vampire: Survival of the Fittest, drawn by Sean Murphy and another titled American Vampire: Lord of Nightmares with Dustin Nguyen illustrating.
Hit the jump to see the cover art for the series so far.
Created by Scott Snyder with artist Rafael Albuquerque, American Vampire launched from Vertigo as a creator-owned ongoing series in 2010, winning both the Eisner Award and Harvey Award in 2011 for Best New Series
There two spin-off mini-series, the first titled American Vampire: Survival of the Fittest, drawn by Sean Murphy and another titled American Vampire: Lord of Nightmares with Dustin Nguyen illustrating.
Hit the jump to see the cover art for the series so far.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Cool Art: Doctor Who Art Cards
This is art, featuring each of the three Doctors - Christopher Eccleston (the Ninth Doctor), David
Tennant (the Tenth Doctor) and Matt Smith (the Eleventh Doctor) - from an art card set that's available as part of a massive 41 disc Doctor Who limited edition DVD box set featuring Series
1 through 6.
Unfortunately it's only available in North America on November 20 and is priced $249.95 (in the US) and $294.00 in Canada.
Hit the jump to see the other cards.
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Unfortunately it's only available in North America on November 20 and is priced $249.95 (in the US) and $294.00 in Canada.
Hit the jump to see the other cards.
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Cool Art: Star Wars Propaganda Posters by Jeff Confer
Star Wars Propaganda posters by Jeff Confer, including a couple inspired by Ralph McQuarrie concept art. Hit the jump for more posters.
Check out his website and Deviant Art page for more awesome art.
Check out his website and Deviant Art page for more awesome art.
Comic Book Art: Usagi Yojimbo (The Specials)
Continuing my look at my favourite comic books and their cover art, with the long running series Usagi Yojimbo.
Hit the jump to check out the cover art from the various trade paperback collections, specials and mini series spinoffs.
Hit the jump to check out the cover art from the various trade paperback collections, specials and mini series spinoffs.
Claycat's 'Hitman Absolution' by Lee Hardcastle
The attack of The Saints trailer for the upcoming Hitman game, retold with claymation cats.
Hit the jump to see the original Hitman Absolution trailer that inspired it.
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Hit the jump to see the original Hitman Absolution trailer that inspired it.
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Cool Art: Prints by Marguerite Sauvage
Marguerite Sauvage, a self taught French artist from Paris now based in Sydney, recently joined the artist lineup at Arte Limited
and they now have a whole bunch of her prints available.
They are signed/numbered Giclee prints all priced around €50-90. Hit the jump to see the available prints. On sale now HERE.
Also, check out Marguerite's website for more awesome art.
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They are signed/numbered Giclee prints all priced around €50-90. Hit the jump to see the available prints. On sale now HERE.
Also, check out Marguerite's website for more awesome art.
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The Guild: S6 E2 'New Party Members'
Codex has her first company meeting, Clara gets a new houseguest and Vork plans a day with his lady.
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Cool Art: 'Hoth Intruder' by Chris Wahl
'Hoth Intruder' by Chris Wahl, was done for Acme Archives and was launched at the recent Star Wars Celebration Expo in Orlando, Florida. It's also a companion piece to Chris' previous 'Chewbacca Hoth Encounter' illustration.
Check out his blog for more awesome art, and hit the jump to see his previous Chewbacca art.
Check out his blog for more awesome art, and hit the jump to see his previous Chewbacca art.
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Comic Book Art: Usagi Yojimbo (Vol 3)
Continuing my look at my favourite comic books and their cover art, with the long running series Usagi Yojimbo.
Hit the jump to check out the cover art from the third and current volume, published by Dark Horse Comics.
Hit the jump to check out the cover art from the third and current volume, published by Dark Horse Comics.
Cool Art: John Carter Art by Mike Mahle
If you were following my blog around March and the release of the film John Carter, you will know that I took a huge interest in all things John Carter and Barsoom. From reading the original books by Edgar Rice Burroughs, enjoying the original artwork from Frank Frazetta, Michael Whelan, Joe Jusko and more, to even designing my own alternative bluray covers. It is safe to say that I love Edgar Rice Burroughs' world of Barsoom and the art inspired by it.
And here is some more Barsoom inspired art, from Mike Mahle. I love these.
More after the jump, and check out his Deviant Art page for more awesome art too.
And here is some more Barsoom inspired art, from Mike Mahle. I love these.
More after the jump, and check out his Deviant Art page for more awesome art too.
Monday, October 08, 2012
Comic Book Art: Usagi Yojimbo (Vol 2)
Continuing my look at my favourite comic books and their cover art, with the long running series Usagi Yojimbo.
Hit the jump to check out the cover art from the second volume, published by Mirage Comics.
Hit the jump to check out the cover art from the second volume, published by Mirage Comics.
Short Film: 'Red Sand' - A Mass Effect Fan Film
RED SAND: A MASS EFFECT FAN FILM, starring none other than the voice of
Commander Shepard himself, Mark Meer. Produced by the students and
faculty of the Digital Video Program at the University of Advancing
Technology in Tempe, Arizona.
Synopsis:
Serving as a prequel to the MASS EFFECT game series,"Red Sand" is set 35 years before the time of Commander Shepard and tells the story of the discovery of ancient ruins on Mars. Left behind by the mysterious alien race known as the Protheans, the ruins are a treasure trove of advanced technology and the powerful Element Zero, an energy source beyond humanity's wildest dreams. As the Alliance research team led by Dr. Averroes (Ayman Samman) seeks to unlock the secrets of the ruins, a band of marauders living in the deserts of Mars wants the ruins for themselves. Addicted to refined Element Zero in the form of a narcotic nicknamed "Red Sand" which gives them telekinetic "biotic" powers, these desert-dwelling terrorists will stop at nothing to control the ruins and the rich vein of Element Zero at its core. Standing between them and their goal are Colonel Jon Grissom (Mark Meer), Colonel Lily Sandhurst (Amy Searcy), and a team of Alliance soldiers tasked with defending the ruins at all costs. At stake - the future of humanity's exploration of the galaxy, and the set up for the MASS EFFECT storyline loved by millions of gamers worldwide.
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Synopsis:
Serving as a prequel to the MASS EFFECT game series,"Red Sand" is set 35 years before the time of Commander Shepard and tells the story of the discovery of ancient ruins on Mars. Left behind by the mysterious alien race known as the Protheans, the ruins are a treasure trove of advanced technology and the powerful Element Zero, an energy source beyond humanity's wildest dreams. As the Alliance research team led by Dr. Averroes (Ayman Samman) seeks to unlock the secrets of the ruins, a band of marauders living in the deserts of Mars wants the ruins for themselves. Addicted to refined Element Zero in the form of a narcotic nicknamed "Red Sand" which gives them telekinetic "biotic" powers, these desert-dwelling terrorists will stop at nothing to control the ruins and the rich vein of Element Zero at its core. Standing between them and their goal are Colonel Jon Grissom (Mark Meer), Colonel Lily Sandhurst (Amy Searcy), and a team of Alliance soldiers tasked with defending the ruins at all costs. At stake - the future of humanity's exploration of the galaxy, and the set up for the MASS EFFECT storyline loved by millions of gamers worldwide.
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Sunday, October 07, 2012
More New The Hobbit Posters
Here is a new international poster from Argentina and four new banner posters to remind you that it won't be long until The Hobbit will finally be out in cinemas on December 14.
Hit the jump to take a peek at the banner posters. Click to embiggen.
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Hit the jump to take a peek at the banner posters. Click to embiggen.
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Cool Art: 'Game Of Thrones S1 Last Supper' by sheilalala
Love this Game Of Thrones Season 1 inspired illustration by Deviant Artist sheilalala.
Check out her Deviant Art page for more awesome artwork.
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Check out her Deviant Art page for more awesome artwork.
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Cool Art: 'Helping Hands' by Richey Beckett
Not content with wowing us with their movie poster prints, Mondo now have a new line of t-shirts. Under the collective title ‘BRAIN DAMAGED’, the project was debuted at the recent Fantastic Fest and is curated by
regular Mondo artist, Tyler Stout and also features contributions from Richey Beckett, Arik Roper, Boneface and Dan Black.
This Labyrinth inspired design from Richey Beckett, 'Helping Hands' stood out for me!
For more information on the T-shirts, pop over to the Mondo blog, and Tyler Stout's blog. The shirts are on sale here!
This Labyrinth inspired design from Richey Beckett, 'Helping Hands' stood out for me!
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Cool Art: Concert Posters by Rhys Cooper
I love poster art by Rhys Cooper, and he'll have 3 new gig posters available this week for Kiss, Motley Crue, and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
They are each 12″ x 35″ Screenprints, signed/numbered editions of 250 each, and cost $50 each. The Kiss/Motley Crue uncut version is a 24" x 36" 5-colour screenprint, in a limited edition run of 100 S/N. $90.
They're on sale Wednesday, October 10th in Australia or Tuesday, October 9th in the USA at a random time HERE and HERE.
They are each 12″ x 35″ Screenprints, signed/numbered editions of 250 each, and cost $50 each. The Kiss/Motley Crue uncut version is a 24" x 36" 5-colour screenprint, in a limited edition run of 100 S/N. $90.
They're on sale Wednesday, October 10th in Australia or Tuesday, October 9th in the USA at a random time HERE and HERE.
Comic Book Art: Usagi Yojimbo (Vol 1)
Continuing my look at my favourite comic books and their cover art, with the long running series Usagi Yojimbo.
The main character, Miyamoto Usagi was created by Stan Sakai, and was inspired by the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi. "Usagi" simply means "rabbit" in Japanese. Yojimbo means "bodyguard". Usagi is a Ronin, or masterless samurai, and walks the warrior's path having adventures in a feudal period Japan populated by anthropomorphic animals.
Hit the jump to check out the cover art from the first volume, published by Fantagraphics Books.
The main character, Miyamoto Usagi was created by Stan Sakai, and was inspired by the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi. "Usagi" simply means "rabbit" in Japanese. Yojimbo means "bodyguard". Usagi is a Ronin, or masterless samurai, and walks the warrior's path having adventures in a feudal period Japan populated by anthropomorphic animals.
Hit the jump to check out the cover art from the first volume, published by Fantagraphics Books.
Saturday, October 06, 2012
Comic Book Art: Blade Of The Immortal
Continuing my look at my favourite comic books and their cover art, with the long running series Blade Of The Immortal.
Written and illustrated by Hiroaki Samura, 'Blade Of The Immortal' follows Manji, a ronin warrior of feudal Japan, who has been cursed with immortality. To rid himself of this curse and regain his mortality, Manji must slay one thousand evil men! His quest begins when a young girl seeks his help in taking revenge on her parents' killers. His quest ends only after he has spilled the blood of a thousand!
I would recommend picking up the trades for this ongoing series. The artwork is very cinematic in style, almost as if they were storyboards for a movie! It's the only comic that I've had a letter published in too, I was quite happy about that at the time!!!
Hit the jump for cover art to the series.
Written and illustrated by Hiroaki Samura, 'Blade Of The Immortal' follows Manji, a ronin warrior of feudal Japan, who has been cursed with immortality. To rid himself of this curse and regain his mortality, Manji must slay one thousand evil men! His quest begins when a young girl seeks his help in taking revenge on her parents' killers. His quest ends only after he has spilled the blood of a thousand!
I would recommend picking up the trades for this ongoing series. The artwork is very cinematic in style, almost as if they were storyboards for a movie! It's the only comic that I've had a letter published in too, I was quite happy about that at the time!!!
Hit the jump for cover art to the series.
Honest Trailer - Prometheus
From the creator of one of the most beloved horror sci-fi films of all
time comes ... this. Discover the biggest mysteries of the summer -
like why they made it.
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Cool Art: 'Carson Of Venus' by Jeff Doten
Jeff Doten, curator at Barsoomia.org, one of the best places to go if you're a fan of Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter / Barsoom books and the recent film, has produced a poster from one of Edgar Rice Burroughs' other series, the third book in the Venus series, 'Carson Of Venus'.
Check out his website for more awesome art - http://www.jeffdoten.com
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Check out his website for more awesome art - http://www.jeffdoten.com
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Friday, October 05, 2012
Cool Art: 'Embrace Eternity' by James Flames
I love the Mass Effect games (well, ME2 & ME3 as I have a PS3), and I love this officially licensed print by James Flames’ featuring Liara T’Soni entitled 'Embrace Eternity'. The print is an Artist's Proof edition with just 36 copies signed and numbered, measuring 18″ x 24″ in seven colour screen, including 6 metallic inks.
Go to James' store to get a copy, but be quick!
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Go to James' store to get a copy, but be quick!
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Movie Review: Looper
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A very solid and enjoyable film. A smart sci-fi movie that I'd put up there with the likes of Inception and Moon and that's something I welcome!
Set in the near future of 2044, where a small percentage of people have 'TK', a form of telekinesis that's no powerful than floating coins in the palm of your hand, and where 'Loopers', a sort of hired gun, kill those who are sent back in time by the mob thirty years in the future (where time travel has been invented and instantly outlawed), until the loop is closed and they themselves get sent back in time and they essentially kill their future selves.
Written and directed by Rian Johnson, this is well crafted. Mature and grounded yet futuristic and sci-fi. It felt a bit like Terminator crossed with a flavour of perhaps Children Of The Corn/Omen but it completely works. Some of the cinematography on the set pieces work really well, with hints of Inception (especially Levitt's iconic scene funnily enough). The time travel element is used to good effect, but doesn't over complicate things either. The cast play their parts really well too. Joseph Gordon-Levitt definitely IS Bruce Willis. He certainly has his mannerisms down to a tee.
All in all, I wish there were more genre films like this as it's very refreshing as opposed to some of the guff that usually gets released. Rian Johnson is on par with the likes of Christopher Nolan and Duncan Jones in my book, and a director I will look out for now. I will be tracking down his earlier movie 'Brick' as a result.
Totally recommended!
****1/2 out of 5
Comic Book Art: John Constantine: Hellblazer (The Specials)
Continuing my look at my favourite comic books and their cover art, with the long running DC Comics' / Vertigo series John Constantine: Hellblazer.
Hit the jump for cover art to the various specials, graphic novels, mini series and spinoffs.
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Hit the jump for cover art to the various specials, graphic novels, mini series and spinoffs.
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Thursday, October 04, 2012
Cool Art: 'The Song of Your Sadness' by Alice X Zhang
I've previously featured Alice's 'The Roar Of The Stars' awesome Doctor Who fan art, here's a companion piece entitled ' The Song Of Your Sadness', based on the episode 'Vincent And The Doctor'.
Check out her Deviant Art page for more great art.
Check out her Deviant Art page for more great art.
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Cool Art: 'Alien' by Tristan Jones
Here's a very cool Alien poster print by Tristan Jones and Antonio Delgado.
The print was originally exclusively for Melbourne's Oz Comic Con event, but due to demand is now available for those who can't attend the show.
Printed on very durable Glossy 250gsm poster paper, this 27 X 41 inches (standard cinema 1-sheet size) poster represents that chilling moment when what was meant to be a standard ore run for the unsuspecting crew of the Nostromo became a nightmare, setting off a chain of events that would lead to one of the longest running and most popular legacies of all time.
The print is available to purchase, for a limited time, here.
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The print was originally exclusively for Melbourne's Oz Comic Con event, but due to demand is now available for those who can't attend the show.
Printed on very durable Glossy 250gsm poster paper, this 27 X 41 inches (standard cinema 1-sheet size) poster represents that chilling moment when what was meant to be a standard ore run for the unsuspecting crew of the Nostromo became a nightmare, setting off a chain of events that would lead to one of the longest running and most popular legacies of all time.
The print is available to purchase, for a limited time, here.
Comic Book Art: John Constantine: Hellblazer (201-300)
Continuing my look at my favourite comic books and their cover art, with the long running DC Comics' / Vertigo series John Constantine: Hellblazer.
Hit the jump for cover art to issues 201 to 300, the last issue.
Hit the jump for cover art to issues 201 to 300, the last issue.
Sneak Peek Featurette For 'Arrow'
A sneak peek featurette for new super hero TV series 'Arrow'. The closest we'll probably get to a live-action Batman series as it feels very similar.
The series debuts on CW in the US on October 10, and will appear in the UK on Sky 1 HD later.
Series Trailer
The series debuts on CW in the US on October 10, and will appear in the UK on Sky 1 HD later.
Series Trailer
WTF! A Wookiee Belly Dancing With A Klingon Band!
The perfect combination of Star Wars and Star Trek?!
Performed at the Viaduct Theatre in Chicago as part of Raks Geek: Geek + Bellydance + Fire: http://raksgeek.com
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Performed at the Viaduct Theatre in Chicago as part of Raks Geek: Geek + Bellydance + Fire: http://raksgeek.com
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Wednesday, October 03, 2012
Cool Art: Sci Fi Planet Travel Posters by Dean Walton
I'm loving the pop culture travel posters by Dean Walton. He's previously done travel posters for Bladerunner, The Fifth Element, Back to The Future, Skyrim, Mario Kart and The Legend Of Zelda. Here's his latest, a set of posters based on the greatest sci-fi movie
planets.
Available as limited edition individually signed posters or canvases from £15 or £45 for the whole set here.
Check the rest after the jump.
Available as limited edition individually signed posters or canvases from £15 or £45 for the whole set here.
Check the rest after the jump.
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My Ibiza 2012 Videos
Not necessarily geeky or nerfherdery, but under my Residentclubber.co.uk guise, here's a couple of videos I've put together from this year's holiday to Ibiza.
Featuring a few clips, mostly from Itaca Bar, the awesome sunset (you really have to be there to experience the chilled out vibe!) and a live vocal from vocalist Katherine Amy over Toca's Miracle. Had too much fun to take more video but for photos from our August holiday to Ibiza, click here.
Check out the videos below.
Featuring a few clips, mostly from Itaca Bar, the awesome sunset (you really have to be there to experience the chilled out vibe!) and a live vocal from vocalist Katherine Amy over Toca's Miracle. Had too much fun to take more video but for photos from our August holiday to Ibiza, click here.
Check out the videos below.
Comic Book Art: John Constantine: Hellblazer (101-200)
Continuing my look at my favourite comic books and their cover art, with the long running DC Comics' / Vertigo series John Constantine: Hellblazer.
Hit the jump for cover art to issues 101-200.
Hit the jump for cover art to issues 101-200.
Short Film: 'Plurality' by Dennis Liu
"After two years and very little money", Dennis Liu and his friends have released a short sci-fi film, 'Plurality'. Kind of reminds me a bit like the film 'Enemy Of The State' and the upcoming game 'Watchdogs'.
Check it out!
Directed by: Dennis Liu
Written by: Ryan Condal
Produced by: Jonathan Hsu, Dennis Liu
Starring: Jeff Nissani, Samantha Strelitz, John Di Domenico
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Check it out!
Directed by: Dennis Liu
Written by: Ryan Condal
Produced by: Jonathan Hsu, Dennis Liu
Starring: Jeff Nissani, Samantha Strelitz, John Di Domenico
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Cool Art: More Dave Perillo Travel Posters
I've previously featured a few teasers from Tom Whalen and Dave Perillo's set of travel posters for Gallery 1988′s latest pop culture art show 'Around The World In An 80′s Daze'.
And here's a few more prints from Dave Perillo, which a few are still available to buy here. Hit the jump to see more.
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And here's a few more prints from Dave Perillo, which a few are still available to buy here. Hit the jump to see more.
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Tuesday, October 02, 2012
It's Back! The Guild Season 6
It's quirky, geeky, and it's back for a new series. It's The Guild!
Codex starts her dream job at The Game with the support of her fellow Guildies, while Bladezz deals with a personal gaming setback.
Codex starts her dream job at The Game with the support of her fellow Guildies, while Bladezz deals with a personal gaming setback.
The Hobbit - 'The White Council' Poster
With the release of the first The Hobbit film only a few months away on December 14th, the posters are coming thick and fast too! Here's yet another new poster, this time featuring the White Council in Rivendell
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Cool Art: Star Trek TOS Set 3 by Juan Ortiz
Artist Juan Ortiz is back with his retro style Star Trek prints.
QMx will offer the four prints as a set of plated-printed lithographs on 100-pound, aqueous-coated, satin-finish paper. Each print measures 18x24 inches and the set of four is $34.95. US and Canada fans can purchase the sets at QMxOnline.com.
Pyramid will have the images available in the UK on Wood for £39.99 (43x59cm) and £49.99 (45x76cm), Canvas for £59.99 (60x80cm) and as Framed Art Prints at £49.99 (60x80cm). UK fans will be able to purchase the items at Amazon.co.uk, ForbiddenPlanet.co.uk and Oneposter.co.uk.
This month's episodes are:
E27: The Alternative Factor
E36: Catspaw
E44: The Trouble With Tribbles
E70: Let That Be Your Last Battlefield
Hit the jump to take a peek at the others.
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QMx will offer the four prints as a set of plated-printed lithographs on 100-pound, aqueous-coated, satin-finish paper. Each print measures 18x24 inches and the set of four is $34.95. US and Canada fans can purchase the sets at QMxOnline.com.
Pyramid will have the images available in the UK on Wood for £39.99 (43x59cm) and £49.99 (45x76cm), Canvas for £59.99 (60x80cm) and as Framed Art Prints at £49.99 (60x80cm). UK fans will be able to purchase the items at Amazon.co.uk, ForbiddenPlanet.co.uk and Oneposter.co.uk.
This month's episodes are:
E27: The Alternative Factor
E36: Catspaw
E44: The Trouble With Tribbles
E70: Let That Be Your Last Battlefield
Hit the jump to take a peek at the others.
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Comic Book Art: John Constantine: Hellblazer (1-100)
Continuing my look at my favourite comic books and their cover art, with the long running DC Comics' / Vertigo series John Constantine: Hellblazer.
John Constantine was created by Alan Moore, Steve Bissette, John Totleben and Rick Veitch and first appeared in 1985 as a recurring character in the horror series The Saga of the Swamp Thing (#37 June 1985), in which he acted as a "supernatural advisor" to the main character.
In 1988, Constantine was given his own title, Hellblazer, published by DC Comics and written by Jamie Delano and illustrated by John Ridgway. In 1993, at the launch of DC's Vertigo Comics imprint, Hellblazer was made an official Vertigo publication. It is still the longest continuously published Vertigo title.
Hit the jump to see the cover art to the first 100 issues.
John Constantine was created by Alan Moore, Steve Bissette, John Totleben and Rick Veitch and first appeared in 1985 as a recurring character in the horror series The Saga of the Swamp Thing (#37 June 1985), in which he acted as a "supernatural advisor" to the main character.
In 1988, Constantine was given his own title, Hellblazer, published by DC Comics and written by Jamie Delano and illustrated by John Ridgway. In 1993, at the launch of DC's Vertigo Comics imprint, Hellblazer was made an official Vertigo publication. It is still the longest continuously published Vertigo title.
Hit the jump to see the cover art to the first 100 issues.
'The Dark Knight Rises' Bluray Details Announced
The Blu-ray Combo Pack features the film in hi-definition on Blu-ray and in standard definition on DVD. “The Dark Knight Rises” Blu-ray disc takes advantage of the marriage of IMAX® and 35mm formats by using the hybrid master to replicate the unique theatrical experience of integrated film formats. Both the Blu-ray Combo Pack and the single disc DVD include UltraViolet which allows consumers to download and instantly stream the standard definition version of the film to a wide range of devices including computers and compatible tablets, smartphones, game consoles, Internet-connected TVs and Blu-ray players.
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment also plans to release “The Dark Knight Trilogy Ultimate Collector’s Edition” in 2013.
Hit the jump for the bonus features on the bluray / DVD.
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Monday, October 01, 2012
Another New The Hobbit Poster
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Short Film: 'Nitro Warriors'
A super-charged Ford Mustang is under hot pursuit by the law and throws
them off its tail one by one, but it may have met its match when it
comes up against a mysterious black police Chevy Corvette...
This stop motion action film using toy cars took 6 months to shoot for just under 3 minutes of film! It was filmed using bespoke rigging systems and an iPhone with an application called Stop Motion HD.
Produced by Brenden Kent
Directed by Paul Greer
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This stop motion action film using toy cars took 6 months to shoot for just under 3 minutes of film! It was filmed using bespoke rigging systems and an iPhone with an application called Stop Motion HD.
Produced by Brenden Kent
Directed by Paul Greer
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Comic Book Art: Swamp Thing (Vol 5)
Continuing my look at my favourite comic books and their cover art, with the long running DC Comics' series Swamp Thing.
This is the current Swamp Thing series that was relaunched again as part of DC Comics' 'The New 52' revamp in 2011, and is written by Scott Snyder with art by Yanick Paquette and Francesco Francavilla.
Check out the whole series cover art so far plus the mini series 'Brightest Day Aftermath - The Search For Swamp Thing' after the jump, click to embiggen.
This is the current Swamp Thing series that was relaunched again as part of DC Comics' 'The New 52' revamp in 2011, and is written by Scott Snyder with art by Yanick Paquette and Francesco Francavilla.
Check out the whole series cover art so far plus the mini series 'Brightest Day Aftermath - The Search For Swamp Thing' after the jump, click to embiggen.
Cool Art: 'We Are The Tribes Of The Moon' by Carlos Valenzuela
With EMS nearly here Carlos Valenzuela has created another
great image for Under the Floorboards.
Inspired by Clive Barker's Nightbreed, and one of my favourite films as it happens, 'We Are The Tribes Of The Moon' is an A2 glicee print on archival 300g FibaPrintGloss Warmtone paper and limited to 55 copies - a snip at £20!
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Inspired by Clive Barker's Nightbreed, and one of my favourite films as it happens, 'We Are The Tribes Of The Moon' is an A2 glicee print on archival 300g FibaPrintGloss Warmtone paper and limited to 55 copies - a snip at £20!
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