Quick hits
Upcoming from Sideshow Toys: 1:1 scale busts of Boris Karloff's Ardeth Bey from 1932's "The Mummy" and the comic book version of "The Thing." The busts are the first in line in a series of Univeral Studios and Marvel Comics busts.
Hey, it's Batman vs. Wolverine! Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale are set to play rival magicians in "The Prestige", a new film from "Batman Begins" director Christopher Nolan.
USA Today reviews the "platinum edition" of Disney's "Cinderella."
Nicholas Cage is a huge comic book geek.
JoBlo has a peek at the new, animated "Curious George."
Eliza Dushku has thrown her tiara in the ring. She wants to be Wonder Woman.
Sony has posted an official villains gallery in antipation of "Spider-Man 3."
Hey, it's Batman vs. Wolverine! Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale are set to play rival magicians in "The Prestige", a new film from "Batman Begins" director Christopher Nolan.
USA Today reviews the "platinum edition" of Disney's "Cinderella."
Nicholas Cage is a huge comic book geek.
JoBlo has a peek at the new, animated "Curious George."
Eliza Dushku has thrown her tiara in the ring. She wants to be Wonder Woman.
Sony has posted an official villains gallery in antipation of "Spider-Man 3."
Love: "My Little Red Book" -- Today's Best Song Ever
A punked-up take on Burt Bacharach's "What's New Pussycat" soundtrack tune (the composer reportedly wasn't pleased), this was an early single for the L.A.-based Love.
The original version, by Manfred Mann, was light with jazz touches. But this is all relentlessly pounding drums and bass. The vocals are pure aggression, not resignation.
Fronted by the charismatic Arthur Lee, Love is one of the 60s' lost treasures.
Never given much attention in its prime, the band has taken on cult status, particularly its 1967 masterwork "Forever Changes," which seamlessly blends standard rock band instrumentation with strings and horns--all topped off with Lee's oddball lyrics. If you're a fan of "Pet Sounds" or "Sgt. Pepper," it's one you've gotta hear.
Available: Via iTunes, on Love's eponymous debut album, and on the Rhino compilation "Love Story," which includes all the band's best albums tracks, singles and "Forever Changes" in its entirety.
DVD new releases for Oct. 4
The Bob Newhart Show - The Complete Second Season
Cinderella (Disney Special Platinum Edition)
Cream - Royal Albert Hall - London May 2-3-5-6 2005
Cream - Farewell Concert (1968)
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
Star Trek - Nemesis (Special Collector's Edition)
The Val Lewton Horror Collection (Cat People / The Curse of the Cat People / I Walked with a Zombie / The Body Snatcher / Isle of the Dead / Bedlam / The Leopard Man / The Ghost Ship / The Seventh Victim / Shadows in the Dark)
Cinderella (Disney Special Platinum Edition)
Cream - Royal Albert Hall - London May 2-3-5-6 2005
Cream - Farewell Concert (1968)
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
Star Trek - Nemesis (Special Collector's Edition)
The Val Lewton Horror Collection (Cat People / The Curse of the Cat People / I Walked with a Zombie / The Body Snatcher / Isle of the Dead / Bedlam / The Leopard Man / The Ghost Ship / The Seventh Victim / Shadows in the Dark)
"High in the Clouds," Paul McCartney's children's book
He's garnering decent reviews on his new LP so, what the hell, he might as well write a book too, eh?
Despite the title, which might lead you to believe it's an autobiography, the tome is for kids. Here's the publisher's description:
Forced to leave his woodland home, destroyed by the expansion plans of the evil Gretsch, Wirral the squirrel vows to find the fabled land of Animalia, where all the animals are said to live in freedom and without fear. Aided and abetted by Froggo the hot-air-ballooning frog, Wilhamina the plucky red squirrel, and Ratsy the streetwise rodent, Wirral's personal quest turns into a full-blown plan to save enslaved animals Everywhere -- a plan that is fraught with danger. Exciting, poignant, and funny, this lavishly illustrated epic tale will delight children of all ages.
I wonder if Fender and Rickenbacker turn up as well?
See the Best Beatles Sites on the Web.
Despite the title, which might lead you to believe it's an autobiography, the tome is for kids. Here's the publisher's description:
Forced to leave his woodland home, destroyed by the expansion plans of the evil Gretsch, Wirral the squirrel vows to find the fabled land of Animalia, where all the animals are said to live in freedom and without fear. Aided and abetted by Froggo the hot-air-ballooning frog, Wilhamina the plucky red squirrel, and Ratsy the streetwise rodent, Wirral's personal quest turns into a full-blown plan to save enslaved animals Everywhere -- a plan that is fraught with danger. Exciting, poignant, and funny, this lavishly illustrated epic tale will delight children of all ages.
I wonder if Fender and Rickenbacker turn up as well?
See the Best Beatles Sites on the Web.
"King Kong" production diaries to hit DVD
In what amounts to a bonus disk released before the actual film hits theaters, Universal will release director Peter Jackson's video production diaries of "King Kong" Dec. 13. The film opens in theaters Dec. 14.
The two-disk set includes three and a half hours of material.
According to DVD Exclusive:
The DVD collection, expected to be priced at $39.98, features the journals from the first eight months of production ending with principal photography as well as original footage produced specifically for the DVD and a 50-page four-color book.
The set is available for pre-order at $27.99 from Amazon now.
The two-disk set includes three and a half hours of material.
According to DVD Exclusive:
The DVD collection, expected to be priced at $39.98, features the journals from the first eight months of production ending with principal photography as well as original footage produced specifically for the DVD and a 50-page four-color book.
The set is available for pre-order at $27.99 from Amazon now.
DC Direct JLA gift set
Out for the holidays, this set boxes up modern-look versions of the Justice League of America.
Along with the figures, it comes with 48-page comic book featuring material from JLA 80-Page Giant #1, JLA Secret Files #3, JLA #77, and JLA Gallery #1.
Along with the figures, it comes with 48-page comic book featuring material from JLA 80-Page Giant #1, JLA Secret Files #3, JLA #77, and JLA Gallery #1.
New comics previews
Check out Mile High Comics for advance looks at Albion #3, Batman: Gotham County Line #1, Outsiders #29, Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles #1, Swamp Thing #20, Amazing Fantasy #13, Incredible Hulk #87, Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #8, Marvel Monsters: Devil Dinosaur, Marvel Team-Up #13, New Thunderbolts #13, Spider-Girl #91, Spider-Man: The Other Sketchbook, Uncanny X-Men #465 and X-Men Unlimited #11.
More upcoming comics.
More upcoming comics.
Quick hits
Checking in with Neil Gaimin.
Not much to see, but the official "Superman Returns" site is up.
Another animated "Lucky Luke" feature is planned in France.
31 free Van Morrison MP3s. And worth every penny!
Booksteve joins the Johnny West Club.
Via Bubblegumfink: a site dedicated to British TV annuals.
Dial B looks in his crystal ball.
Not much to see, but the official "Superman Returns" site is up.
Another animated "Lucky Luke" feature is planned in France.
31 free Van Morrison MP3s. And worth every penny!
Booksteve joins the Johnny West Club.
Via Bubblegumfink: a site dedicated to British TV annuals.
Dial B looks in his crystal ball.
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