Pop Culture Roundup March 14, 2007
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Roger Daltrey's bronchitis puts an early end to a recent Who concert.
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A line of action figures from the "Doctor Who" spin-off "The Sarah Jane Adventures" is planned.
Best Doctor Who Sites.
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An extended version of the first "Fantastic Four" film, including a documentary on FF co-creator Jack Kirby among the extras, will finally be out June 5, according to this post.
...as previously speculated, Fantastic Four will receive a new release on DVD with new and extra material. The extended edition will only clock in at 111 minutes (the original film was 106), but boasts the inclusion of an audio commentary, deleted/extended scenes, animatics, art and photo galleries, trailers and TV spots as well as a set of new featurettes: "Heroes are Born: The Making of Fantastic Four", "Jack Kirby: Storyteller" and "The World's Greatest Comics Magazine".
The release will also include a sneak peek at Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and the suggested retail price is $26.98 USD. The DVD will be released on June 5th, and we will post a pre-order link as soon as it is available!
Best Fantastic Four Sites.
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New Line Films reportedly wants Jake Gyllenhaal to star in it's "Captain Marvel" film.
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Matt Fraction pays tribute to the wild and wacky imagination of comics scribe Arnold Drake, who passed away earlier this week.
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The British download service Wippit is offering its subscribers rare Beatles video clips, including John Lennon's "Bed In," news of Paul McCartney's marriage to Linda Eastman, George Harrison's drug bust and more. The bad news: Those of us in the U.S. are excluded from the service.
Best Beatles Sites.
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An interesting take on the Paul McCartney switching-record-labels story that's been playing out all over the Web this week:
Sir Paul McCartney is dumping the record label he has used for 43 years in a move which will prevent Heather Mills from earning millions from his future recordings.
The former Beatle is turning his back on Capitol/EMI - who he has been with since the Beatles's first album in 1964 - and is penning a deal with a new label run by coffee makers Starbucks.
In recent months, Sir Paul has been offered a £25 million advance for his next four albums from Capitol/EMI.
Being an advance which is payable immediately, Heather would have been able to stake a claim to half of it as part of their ongoing divorce.
Industry sources claim that point was pivotal in Sir Paul's decision to let the deal lapse and refuse to renegotiate with the label so that Heather would not have access to the earnings.
"You never give me your money, you only give me your funny paper..."
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See pics from the April 23 episode of "Heroes."
Best "Heroes" Sites.
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Via Journalista: Bryan Munn takes a look at the Wayne Boring-drawn 1950s Superman comic strip.
Lost March 14 episode preview
Then, come back here tomorrow for a roundup of clues and observations from the episode.
Also see:
The Best "Lost" Sites on the Web.
"Lost" Season 3 Episode Guide.
Comics shipping March 14, 2007
DC Archives
DC Showcase
DC Trade Paperbacks
Marvel Masterworks
Marvel Essentials
Marvel Trade Paperbacks
Upcoming Trade Paperbacks - Graphic Novels
Comics shipping March 14, 2007
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Pop Culture Roundup March 13, 2007
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Via Bedazzled: Cool James Bond book covers.
Best James Bond Sites.
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An all-star roster of voices will contribute to an animated "Horton Hears a Who" film, including: Jim Carrey, Steve Carell, Isla Fisher, Carol Burnett, Seth Rogen, Will Arnett, Amy Poehler, Dan Fogler, Dane Cook, Jaime Pressly and Jonah Hill.
The film follows elephant Horton (Carrey) who believes he hears voices on a speck of dust, which turns out to be a town called Who-Ville. Carell will play the Mayor of Who-Ville while Burnett will play Sourpuss Jane Kangaroo who bullies and teases poor Horton. Fox/Blue Sky will release HORTON on March 14, 2008, leaving them without an animated film in 2007, the first time since 2004.
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Datajunkie presents some great sci-fi art by Hannes Bok.
DVD new releases March 13, 2007
Casino Royale (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition)
I Love Lucy - The Complete Seasons 7-9
Without a Trace - The Complete Second Season
The Pretender 2001 / The Pretender - Island of the Haunted
Bosom Buddies - The First Season
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Original Series (Season 4) - (5-Disc Set)
Davey & Goliath - The Lost Episodes
Hopalong Cassidy Rarities (2pc)
The Ed Wood Collection - A Salute to Incompetence
Hubert Selby Jr: It'll Be Better Tomorrow
CD new releases March 13, 2007
She Will Have Her Way: The Songs of Tim & Neil Finn by Various Artists
Costello Music by The Fratellis
Back to Black by Amy Winehouse
Moonswept by The Roches
Party of Two by The Rubinoos
Live at Massey Hall (W/Dvd) by Neil Young
1970-1973: the Jean Terrell Years by Supremes
Time Has Come 1967-1973 by Pentangle
Faithful Friends by New York Rock & Roll Ensemble
Reflections by New York Rock & Roll Ensemble
Just Good Old Rock and Roll by The Electric Prunes
Release of an Oath by The Electric Prunes
More upcoming CDs