Pop Culture Roundup Nov. 7, 2006
Booksteve has some cool house ads from Gold Key and Whitman comics.
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Robby Reed of Dial B for Blog unmasks! And he's taking a blogging break until next spring, sadly. Take it easy, Rob, and thanks again for designing my blog logo for me!
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Deal alert: Amazon is offering 50 percent off on HBO-related DVDs, including season sets of "The Sopranos," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Six Feet Under" and such.
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"Casino Royale" is getting good early reviews.
"It's a terrific debut," wrote the Daily Telegraph's Sinclair McKay, summing up a weekend of praise from British newspapers eager to get their reviews out early.
"From the very start, he steps with full assuredness into Sean Connery's old handmade shoes."
The Times' Wendy Ide appears to take a swipe at some of Craig's five predecessors in the role by concluding her review: "His main asset quickly becomes evident. He can act."
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Deal alert: Also discounted now at Amazon, a whole range of "Doctor Who" DVDs.
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Robby Reed of Dial B for Blog unmasks! And he's taking a blogging break until next spring, sadly. Take it easy, Rob, and thanks again for designing my blog logo for me!
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Deal alert: Amazon is offering 50 percent off on HBO-related DVDs, including season sets of "The Sopranos," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Six Feet Under" and such.
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"Casino Royale" is getting good early reviews.
"It's a terrific debut," wrote the Daily Telegraph's Sinclair McKay, summing up a weekend of praise from British newspapers eager to get their reviews out early.
"From the very start, he steps with full assuredness into Sean Connery's old handmade shoes."
The Times' Wendy Ide appears to take a swipe at some of Craig's five predecessors in the role by concluding her review: "His main asset quickly becomes evident. He can act."
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Deal alert: Also discounted now at Amazon, a whole range of "Doctor Who" DVDs.
DVD new releases Nov. 7, 2006
The West Wing - The Complete Seventh Season
The Sopranos - Season 6, Part 1
M*A*S*H - Season Eleven (Collector's Edition)
Beverly Hills, 90210 - The Complete First Season
JAG (Judge Advocate General) - The Complete Second Season
Police Squad! The Complete Series
Doctor Who - The Hand of Fear (Episode 87)
She-Ra: Princess of Power - Season 1, Vol. 1
Doctor Who - The Mark of the Rani (Episode 140)
Harvey Toons - The Complete Collection
Lassie Come Home/Son of Lassie/Courage of Lassie
Edward R. Murrow - The Best of Person to Person
Doctor Who - The Complete First Season, Vol. 1
Doctor Who - The Complete First Season, Vol. 2
Doctor Who - The Complete First Season, Vol. 3
Doctor Who - The Complete First Season, Vol. 4
Francis Ford Coppola Presents William S. Burroughs' The Junky's Christmas
New CD releases Nov. 7, 2006
The Road to Escondido by J.J. Cale and Eric Clapton
The Studio Albums 1967-1968 by The Bee Gees
Sinatra: Vegas (Box Set, 4CD/1DVD) by Frank Sinatra
Peel Sessions 1991-2004 by PJ Harvey
Surfer's Choice by Dick Dale & the Del-Tones
Sings for Soulful Lovers/Seven Letters by Ben E. King
This American Life: Stories of Hope & Fear by American Life: Stories of Hope & Fear
Produced by George Martin: Highlights of 50 Years by Various Artists
Hey Jude by Wilson Pickett
Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong by Louis Armstrong
Disney: Music Behind the Magic by Disney: Music Behind the Magic
More upcoming CDs
The Studio Albums 1967-1968 by The Bee Gees
Sinatra: Vegas (Box Set, 4CD/1DVD) by Frank Sinatra
Peel Sessions 1991-2004 by PJ Harvey
Surfer's Choice by Dick Dale & the Del-Tones
Sings for Soulful Lovers/Seven Letters by Ben E. King
This American Life: Stories of Hope & Fear by American Life: Stories of Hope & Fear
Produced by George Martin: Highlights of 50 Years by Various Artists
Hey Jude by Wilson Pickett
Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong by Louis Armstrong
Disney: Music Behind the Magic by Disney: Music Behind the Magic
More upcoming CDs
Pop Culture Roundup Nov. 6, 2006
A Wonder Woman Day to raise money for women's sheleters in Portland, Ore., was a rousing success, reports the Beat.
The free all-ages event, organized by best-selling author Andy Mangels, included a trio of comic book artists signing Wonder Woman comics, as well as a silent art auction with over 100 of the world’s top artists contributing original art, plus raffles, costumes, rare memorabilia, and more. In the aftermath of the event, the total amount raised was determined, with 100% of all monies going to two of Portland’s most protective women and children’s shelters — Raphael House and Bradley-Angel House. The total raised was $15,405.33!
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Deal alert: Amazon has Paul McCartney's new live concert DVD available for 40 percent off: $14. 99.
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The Groovy Age of Horrow recalls the 1970s series of Vampirella paperback novels. Penned by Ron Goulart, the books included:
Vampirella, No. 1 : Bloodstalk
Vampirella No. 2: On Alien Wings
Vampirella, No. 3 : Deadwalk
Vampirella No. 4: Blood Wedding
Vampirella No. 5: Deathgame
Vampirella No. 6: Snakegod
Click the links to check for available used copies via Amazon.
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Marvel Comics has announced the release "The Incredible Hulk" in theaters June 27, 2008. It looks this film is a "do-over" rather than a sequel to the poor, and poorly performing previous "Hulk" movie.
Directed by top rising star Louis Leterrier (Transporter 2, Unleashed), The Incredible Hulk will return to the roots of the long-running comic series, combining a well-developed storyline with incredible action and fun. Zak Penn, who previously collaborated with Marvel on X2 and this summer's smash hit X-Men: The Last Stand, is writing the script. The project is being produced by Avi Arad, Kevin Feige and Gale Anne Hurd and will be executive produced by Michael Helfant, David Womark, and Ari Arad. Marvel Studios is currently casting the project.
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Electric Tiki is planning an animated-style "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" figure. Probably the closest thing we'll get to the once-planned "Buffy" cartoon series.
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A soundtrack album of Murray Gold's music for the new "Doctor Who" series is out Dec. 4 in the UK.
...the album will feature Murray Gold's version of the Doctor Who theme, plus many of his various incidental scores from Series 1 and 2.
The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon contributes a version of Song for Ten (from last year's Christmas special) and Love Don't Roam, which will feature in the Runaway Bride.
Also included is the much-requested Doomsday - the song that played during Rose's trip to Bad Wolf Bay in Episode 13 of Series 2.
Other tracks include Cassandra's Waltz, Harriet Jones, Prime Minister, plus the themes specially created for the Doctor and Rose.
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Let's face it, the cover design for IDW's new collection of "Dick Tracy" comic strips looks more than a little like the distinctive design artist Seth and Fantagraphics came up with for the series of "Peanuts" reprints. Comics212.net ain't happy about it.
The free all-ages event, organized by best-selling author Andy Mangels, included a trio of comic book artists signing Wonder Woman comics, as well as a silent art auction with over 100 of the world’s top artists contributing original art, plus raffles, costumes, rare memorabilia, and more. In the aftermath of the event, the total amount raised was determined, with 100% of all monies going to two of Portland’s most protective women and children’s shelters — Raphael House and Bradley-Angel House. The total raised was $15,405.33!
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Deal alert: Amazon has Paul McCartney's new live concert DVD available for 40 percent off: $14. 99.
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The Groovy Age of Horrow recalls the 1970s series of Vampirella paperback novels. Penned by Ron Goulart, the books included:
Vampirella, No. 1 : Bloodstalk
Vampirella No. 2: On Alien Wings
Vampirella, No. 3 : Deadwalk
Vampirella No. 4: Blood Wedding
Vampirella No. 5: Deathgame
Vampirella No. 6: Snakegod
Click the links to check for available used copies via Amazon.
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Marvel Comics has announced the release "The Incredible Hulk" in theaters June 27, 2008. It looks this film is a "do-over" rather than a sequel to the poor, and poorly performing previous "Hulk" movie.
Directed by top rising star Louis Leterrier (Transporter 2, Unleashed), The Incredible Hulk will return to the roots of the long-running comic series, combining a well-developed storyline with incredible action and fun. Zak Penn, who previously collaborated with Marvel on X2 and this summer's smash hit X-Men: The Last Stand, is writing the script. The project is being produced by Avi Arad, Kevin Feige and Gale Anne Hurd and will be executive produced by Michael Helfant, David Womark, and Ari Arad. Marvel Studios is currently casting the project.
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Electric Tiki is planning an animated-style "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" figure. Probably the closest thing we'll get to the once-planned "Buffy" cartoon series.
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A soundtrack album of Murray Gold's music for the new "Doctor Who" series is out Dec. 4 in the UK.
...the album will feature Murray Gold's version of the Doctor Who theme, plus many of his various incidental scores from Series 1 and 2.
The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon contributes a version of Song for Ten (from last year's Christmas special) and Love Don't Roam, which will feature in the Runaway Bride.
Also included is the much-requested Doomsday - the song that played during Rose's trip to Bad Wolf Bay in Episode 13 of Series 2.
Other tracks include Cassandra's Waltz, Harriet Jones, Prime Minister, plus the themes specially created for the Doctor and Rose.
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Let's face it, the cover design for IDW's new collection of "Dick Tracy" comic strips looks more than a little like the distinctive design artist Seth and Fantagraphics came up with for the series of "Peanuts" reprints. Comics212.net ain't happy about it.
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