Details on "Peter Jackson's King Kong Production Diaries"

Here's a press release from Universal detailing the unusual DVD set:

For the first time in the history of cinema, film fans will have the opportunity to experience the production of a major motion picture from the unique perspective of a master filmmaker with KING KONG Peter Jackson's Production Diaries. The three-time Academy Award(R) winning director (the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy) personally invites viewers to immerse themselves in this unprecedented project, which combines a full-color book with more than 50 pages, four stunning production conceptual art prints and two DVDs to create a step-by-step, first-hand account of the film's eight-month production process. In another first, KING KONG Peter Jackson's Production Diaries will be released December 13, 2005, a day before KING KONG opens in theaters.

Available for a limited time only, this handsomely packaged gift set is a must-own for every Peter Jackson and KING KONG fan. KING KONG Peter Jackson's Production Diaries is a beautifully crafted, limited edition work of art that comes with a collector's letter of authenticity. Introduced by Jackson himself, the package's 54 intriguing production diaries provide an unparalleled opportunity to see stars Naomi Watts (Oscar(R) nominated for "21 Grams"), Jack Black ("School of Rock") and Adrien Brody (Academy Award(R) winner for "The Pianist") in action as they bring this thrilling tale to the screen. As a special bonus, the set includes a fascinating, detailed look at the creation of one of the film's most exciting action sequences -- the fierce battle between Kong and the three T-Rex.


The set is available for pre-order from Amazon now.

Quick hits

Via Boing Boing: John Peel's favorite records: list, article about the list: "There’s a lot of old-school soul there, such as Eddie & Ernie, OV Wright, Johnnie Taylor and Ann Peebles, and plenty of reggae: Lee Perry, Andy Capp, Blood Fire Posse and Izzy Royal. Indeed, if a theme emerges, it’s that he truly loved music that was simple."

Via PCL LinkDump: The Best Horror Film Soundtracks of All Time.

Sabadabada, regular sharer of cool, old Brazilian pop records, has an update.

Sales of the DVD version of George Harrison's "Concert for Bangladesh" will benefit a UNICEF fund.

New comics releases for Nov. 2



Available now at yer local comics shop or via This is Pop!-supporting links:

Avengers Ultimate Guide HC

Batman Batmobile Maquette

Captain Universe Power Unimaginable

Catwoman When In Rome HC

Donald Duck And Uncle Scrooge Vol 1 Somewhere In Nowhere TP

Essential Marvel Two In One Vol 1

Excalibur Classic Vol 1 The Sword Is Drawn TP

JLU Black Canary Maquette

Marvel Knights Spider-Man Vol 1 HC

Marvel Nemesis Imperfects Digest TP


Mickey Mouse Adventures Vol 6 TP

Omac Project TP

Originals SC

Showcase Presents Jonah Hex Vol 1

Star Trek: The Next Generation Comics Classics Vol 1 Hero Factor TP

Young Avengers Volume 1 Sidekicks HC

SPIDER-MAN'S FEARSOME FOES 5-Figure Boxed Set Marvel Legends

See the complete list of new and upcoming comics.

Pop Artifact! Beany and Cecil toys

Vintage comic book house ad

Quick hits

A new featurette on director Peter Jackson's upcoming "King Kong" is online.

A novel spinning out of events featured on "Lost" is in the works. According to Sci Fi Wire, the book will be presented as a "'found manuscript' by a character who didn't survive the crash of Oceanic flight 815."

TV Shows on DVD has some details on extras for the second season set of "The Adventures of Superman," due out Jan. 17.

Kate Bush will be featured in a BBC Radio 4 interview Friday. If you're not in the U.K., you can probably listen later via the Beeb's audio-on-demand page.

EP on the way from Ray Davies

Kinks leader Ray Davies has a solo album due out Feb. 7, but first comes the Thanksgiving Day EP, suitably enough, on Nov. 24 (turkey day). The mini-album features A portion of sales benefits music education in New Orleans. More from Billboard:

The title track, which will premiere Nov. 15 via iTunes, was inspired by a 1999 Thanksgiving dinner experience with a New England family.

The EP is rounded out by an alternate mix of the title cut, "Yours Truly, Confused N10" (first recorded in 2002 with Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra) and two selections from Davies' 1998 album "The Storyteller": the title track and "London Song."

DVD new releases for Nov. 1, 2005

The Dick Cavett Show - John Lennon & Yoko Ono

Brady Bunch:Complete Fourth Season

Fox Film Noir Collection (Amazon.com Exclusive)

Fox Studio Classics Collection (Amazon.com Exclusive)

Star Trek Enterprise - The Complete Fourth Season

Star Wars, Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (Widescreen Edition)

Steve Mcqueen Box Set


More Upcoming DVDs.

New CD releases for Nov. 1, 2005

Miles Davis The Cellar Door Sessions 1970
Nirvana Sliver: The Best of the Box
Wilco Kicking Television - Live in Chicago

New DVD cover art