But have you ever seen an Asterix film? There have been 10 such things, with an 11th just out now in Europe.
Why no Asterix films in the U.S.?
Overseas, Asterix is dang near as famous as Mickey Mouse. And, while he hasn't achieved ubiquity here in the United States, you can at least find his comics adventure stories in most decent bookstores.
But have you ever seen an Asterix film? There have been 10 such things, with an 11th just out now in Europe.
But have you ever seen an Asterix film? There have been 10 such things, with an 11th just out now in Europe.
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The Hollywood Animation Archive posts some great LP covers and Mad magazine art by cartoonist Jack Davis.
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From Classic Television Showbiz: Don Knotts' TV debut on a 1951 episode of "Search For Tomorrow."
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Today in sharity:
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Deal alert:
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Dial B for Blog hates everything.
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And you thought Batman was the only superhero with a utility belt!
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Israel has invited Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr for a visit, 43 years after the nation banned the Beatles from its borders.
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From Classic Television Showbiz: Don Knotts' TV debut on a 1951 episode of "Search For Tomorrow."
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Today in sharity:
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Deal alert:
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Dial B for Blog hates everything.
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And you thought Batman was the only superhero with a utility belt!
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Israel has invited Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr for a visit, 43 years after the nation banned the Beatles from its borders.
Beatles commentary songs
WFMU has posted MP3s of several Beatles-related novelities, including "John, You've Gone Too Far this Time," Rainbo's (otherwise known as future actress Sissy Spacek) 1969 response to the infamous Two Virgins LP cover and Bonnie Jo Mason's (later known as Cher) "Ringo, I Love You."
Beatles U.S. picture sleeves
Here's an assortment of Capitol and Vee-Jay picture sleeves for Beatles 45 rpm singles from the 60s. Some great pics and designs here.
Stay tuned for more in coming weeks.
Stay tuned for more in coming weeks.
French get Spider-Man "Clone Saga" omnibus
The French are a great market for odd American exports. Consider Jerry Lewis, for example. They think he's a genius!
And, although the French have produced some great comics of their own, they apparently have a taste for sketchy U.S. superhero sagas, too. Witness the publication of the much-reviled Spider-Man clone saga in a big honkin', 912-page hardcover over there. And this is just volume 1!
And, although the French have produced some great comics of their own, they apparently have a taste for sketchy U.S. superhero sagas, too. Witness the publication of the much-reviled Spider-Man clone saga in a big honkin', 912-page hardcover over there. And this is just volume 1!
ABC to air "enhanced" version of Lost season 3 ender
ABC is re-airing the two-hour season 3 finale of "Lost" on Jan. 31 with added info to help viewers get up to speed for the next night's season 4 opener.
According to the network:
The enhanced version of "Lost" will include text on the lower third of the screen and will "let viewers in" on clues in the show, as well as give back story to catch new viewers up for Season Four.
With only 48 original episodes left until the final episode airs in 2010, this season truly is the beginning of the end, with the promise of rescue at hand. Jack has radioed a freighter stationed somewhere off the island. But when it's disclosed that Charlie's dying warning was that these people may not be who they say they are, the castaways are divided as to what to do. Jack is convinced that the freighter people are there to rescue them, while Locke is not. A split occurs among the survivors. Who is on the freighter? What was the significance of the flash-forward showing Jack and Kate off the island at some point in the future? What will the consequences be when the characters once again encounter Michael, who seemingly escaped the island after murdering two of the survivors? These are some of the questions "Lost" will explore during the action-packed fourth season.
According to the network:
The enhanced version of "Lost" will include text on the lower third of the screen and will "let viewers in" on clues in the show, as well as give back story to catch new viewers up for Season Four.
With only 48 original episodes left until the final episode airs in 2010, this season truly is the beginning of the end, with the promise of rescue at hand. Jack has radioed a freighter stationed somewhere off the island. But when it's disclosed that Charlie's dying warning was that these people may not be who they say they are, the castaways are divided as to what to do. Jack is convinced that the freighter people are there to rescue them, while Locke is not. A split occurs among the survivors. Who is on the freighter? What was the significance of the flash-forward showing Jack and Kate off the island at some point in the future? What will the consequences be when the characters once again encounter Michael, who seemingly escaped the island after murdering two of the survivors? These are some of the questions "Lost" will explore during the action-packed fourth season.
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Comics scribe Steve Gerber, creator of Howard the Duck and more, is ailing, we're sorry to report. He's keeping folks posted on his own blog here.
Sending good thoughts your way Steve...
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Sean Kleefield calls B.S. on all those "nothing will ever be the same" "event" comics the Big Two comics publishers are going nuts with these days.
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Gwen Stacy wants a tumble. And I don't think she means the Green Goblin tossing her off a bridge...
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Britain's "The Adventures of Robin Hood" TV series is set for DVD release, TV Shows on DVD reports.
The program, which launched in 1955, ran on CBS in the U.S. Starring Richard Greene in the title role, it also featured Donald Pleasance as the villainous Prince John. Second "Doctor Who" Patrick Troughton also played a recurring role.
Fans of Beatles trivia also may be interested to know that Leo McKern, later featured in "Help!" made a guest appearance and the show's theme was performed by Beatles publisher Dick James.
Sending good thoughts your way Steve...
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Sean Kleefield calls B.S. on all those "nothing will ever be the same" "event" comics the Big Two comics publishers are going nuts with these days.
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Gwen Stacy wants a tumble. And I don't think she means the Green Goblin tossing her off a bridge...
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Britain's "The Adventures of Robin Hood" TV series is set for DVD release, TV Shows on DVD reports.
The program, which launched in 1955, ran on CBS in the U.S. Starring Richard Greene in the title role, it also featured Donald Pleasance as the villainous Prince John. Second "Doctor Who" Patrick Troughton also played a recurring role.
Fans of Beatles trivia also may be interested to know that Leo McKern, later featured in "Help!" made a guest appearance and the show's theme was performed by Beatles publisher Dick James.
Star Trek movie teaser posters
Here are a couple of fresh images teasing the upcoming "Star Trek" film:
Lost clues revealed in Marvel Comics
ABC is promoting the return of "Lost" Jan. 31 in Marvel Comics titles on sale this and next week.
Here's the skinny from ABC:
Now fans can discover elements from the hit series "Lost" in Marvel Comics. ABC marketing has strategically placed images and references from the show in various comic books, including Uncanny X-Men, Incredible Hercules, Thunderbolts and Wolverine Origins on sale now. Examples of "Lost" references include a "Lost" poster, the number 6, and the slogan "Find Yourself" in the latest editions of numerous Marvel comics throughout the month. Expect more "Lost" placements to pop up in comic books on stands January 23 and January 30.
Here's the skinny from ABC:
Now fans can discover elements from the hit series "Lost" in Marvel Comics. ABC marketing has strategically placed images and references from the show in various comic books, including Uncanny X-Men, Incredible Hercules, Thunderbolts and Wolverine Origins on sale now. Examples of "Lost" references include a "Lost" poster, the number 6, and the slogan "Find Yourself" in the latest editions of numerous Marvel comics throughout the month. Expect more "Lost" placements to pop up in comic books on stands January 23 and January 30.
Dennis Wilson solo album set for reissue
Pacific Ocean Blue, a 1977 Dennis Wilson solo album long beloved of Beach Boys fans will be out in remastered, expanded form May 13, Billboard reports.
"Pacific Ocean Blue" will be available in a two-CD edition as well as a vinyl version via Sundazed. Disc one of the reissue will include the original 12-track album plus previously unreleased bonus songs which are still being sorted through by label archivists.
Hardcore fans will be delighted with the contents of the second disc, which will make available for the first time songs intended for "Bambu," Wilson's never-released follow-up to "Pacific Ocean Blue."
Liner notes for the album are being penned by Beach Boys scholars such as David Leaf, Jon Stebbins, Ben Edmonds and David Beard, and the package will feature photographs by Wilson's close friend, Jan & Dean's Dean Torrence.
"Pacific Ocean Blue" will be available in a two-CD edition as well as a vinyl version via Sundazed. Disc one of the reissue will include the original 12-track album plus previously unreleased bonus songs which are still being sorted through by label archivists.
Hardcore fans will be delighted with the contents of the second disc, which will make available for the first time songs intended for "Bambu," Wilson's never-released follow-up to "Pacific Ocean Blue."
Liner notes for the album are being penned by Beach Boys scholars such as David Leaf, Jon Stebbins, Ben Edmonds and David Beard, and the package will feature photographs by Wilson's close friend, Jan & Dean's Dean Torrence.
Doctor Who season 4 guest stars revealed
According to a BBC press release former "ER" actress Alex Kingston and James Bond film regular Colin Salmon are among those featured in the upcoming season.
Here's the skinny:
British actors Alex Kingston and Colin Salmon have joined the stellar line-up of guest stars for the fourth series of BBC One's BAFTA award-winning drama Doctor Who.
Alex Kingston, best known for roles in ER and Moll Flanders, will appear in a Steven Moffat penned two-parter as River Song – a mysterious character who meets The Doctor on an expedition to uncover the secrets of an abandoned library.
She is joined by James Bond regular, Colin Salmon who also stars in the two episodes.
Alex Kingston comments: "I used to watch Doctor Who through the crack in the door. I was so terrified but I couldn't tear myself away. I loved it so much and I'm so delighted to be a part of the new series."
Award-winning actress Catherine Tate is reprising her role as Donna, the runaway bride, and will star as The Doctor's companion throughout the new series alongside David Tennant as The Doctor.
The first episode of the eagerly awaited new series will witness Donna tracking down The Doctor during an alien emergency in modern-day London.
The couple are destined to experience a series of wonderful adventures throughout the series including meeting one of Doctor Who's most popular aliens, The Ood, in a brand new episode, Planet Of The Ood.
Donna and The Doctor will also be travelling through time for an encounter with the legendary murder mystery novelist Agatha Christie and taking a trip to Pompeii.
Further guest stars already confirmed to appear in the new series include Sarah Lancashire, Felicity Kendal, Lesley Sharp, Georgia Moffett, Lindsey Coulson, Fenella Woolgar, Tim McInnerny, Peter Capaldi, Phil Davis and Tracey Childs.
Freema Agyeman who has played Martha Jones, The Doctor's companion throughout the critically-acclaimed third series, will also return to the show to join The Doctor and Donna mid-series.
The fourth series of Doctor Who is now in production and will hit BBC One in Spring 2008.
Here's the skinny:
British actors Alex Kingston and Colin Salmon have joined the stellar line-up of guest stars for the fourth series of BBC One's BAFTA award-winning drama Doctor Who.
Alex Kingston, best known for roles in ER and Moll Flanders, will appear in a Steven Moffat penned two-parter as River Song – a mysterious character who meets The Doctor on an expedition to uncover the secrets of an abandoned library.
She is joined by James Bond regular, Colin Salmon who also stars in the two episodes.
Alex Kingston comments: "I used to watch Doctor Who through the crack in the door. I was so terrified but I couldn't tear myself away. I loved it so much and I'm so delighted to be a part of the new series."
Award-winning actress Catherine Tate is reprising her role as Donna, the runaway bride, and will star as The Doctor's companion throughout the new series alongside David Tennant as The Doctor.
The first episode of the eagerly awaited new series will witness Donna tracking down The Doctor during an alien emergency in modern-day London.
The couple are destined to experience a series of wonderful adventures throughout the series including meeting one of Doctor Who's most popular aliens, The Ood, in a brand new episode, Planet Of The Ood.
Donna and The Doctor will also be travelling through time for an encounter with the legendary murder mystery novelist Agatha Christie and taking a trip to Pompeii.
Further guest stars already confirmed to appear in the new series include Sarah Lancashire, Felicity Kendal, Lesley Sharp, Georgia Moffett, Lindsey Coulson, Fenella Woolgar, Tim McInnerny, Peter Capaldi, Phil Davis and Tracey Childs.
Freema Agyeman who has played Martha Jones, The Doctor's companion throughout the critically-acclaimed third series, will also return to the show to join The Doctor and Donna mid-series.
The fourth series of Doctor Who is now in production and will hit BBC One in Spring 2008.
New Bond film titled "Quantum of Solace"
Not terribly catchy, eh?
Apparently the title comes from a collection of short stories published by James Bond creator Ian Fleming in 1960.
According to the BBC:
Producer Michael Wilson said the film would have "twice as much action" as 2006's Casino Royale, which saw Daniel Craig debut as the iconic secret agent.
Apparently the title comes from a collection of short stories published by James Bond creator Ian Fleming in 1960.
According to the BBC:
Producer Michael Wilson said the film would have "twice as much action" as 2006's Casino Royale, which saw Daniel Craig debut as the iconic secret agent.
NOT on DVD: Ringo Starr 1978 TV special
Officially titled "Ringo," this show is sometimes called the "Ognir Rrats" special, since it featured the former Fab playing a character by that odd name (his own moniker spelled backwards), as well as himself.
Basically an excuse for some songs and comedy bits featuring Ringo and friends, the special had a very loose "Prince and the Pauper"-type plotline, with an unhappy-with-fame Ringo swapping places with a down-and-out doppleganger.
Guests included Ringo's old pal George Harrison along with John Ritter, Angie Dickinson, Mike Douglas, Art Carney, Carrie Fisher and Vincent Price.
Very silly. Very 70s. But surely there'd be at least a small market for it on DVD?
I haven't seen it since the day it first aired nearly 30 years ago and I'm fairly certain it's awful. But, still, at that time it was fun seeing Ringo being Ringo on TV, with George along for the ride. And it'd be fun to see it (maybe just) once again.
You can probably score a cruddy bootleg DVD or videotape of the show on eBay. I also found it, in two chunks, on the Web:
Basically an excuse for some songs and comedy bits featuring Ringo and friends, the special had a very loose "Prince and the Pauper"-type plotline, with an unhappy-with-fame Ringo swapping places with a down-and-out doppleganger.
Guests included Ringo's old pal George Harrison along with John Ritter, Angie Dickinson, Mike Douglas, Art Carney, Carrie Fisher and Vincent Price.
Very silly. Very 70s. But surely there'd be at least a small market for it on DVD?
I haven't seen it since the day it first aired nearly 30 years ago and I'm fairly certain it's awful. But, still, at that time it was fun seeing Ringo being Ringo on TV, with George along for the ride. And it'd be fun to see it (maybe just) once again.
You can probably score a cruddy bootleg DVD or videotape of the show on eBay. I also found it, in two chunks, on the Web:
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