Our pal Bubblegumfink is hanging up his blogging..., um, whatever. We'll miss your stuff, Fink! And let me know if you ever start up again.
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McFarlane Toys will produce an action figure line based on the "Grinch Who Stole Christmas" 'toon, IVC2 reports.
McFarlane Toys is planning a range of three- and six-inch scale action figures based on key scenes from the film, including Two Sizes Too Small (the Grinch standing with hands on hips), You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch (the Grinch stealing the children's stockings from the mantle of a Whoville fireplace), All I Need is a Reindeer (the Grinch placing antlers on his dog), Cindy Lou Who (everybody's favorite Who), and Mount Crumpet Box Set (the Grinch and Max with overburdened sleigh). The figures will include play action features and are scheduled to be in stores in October.
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"Lost" Feb. 14 episode details
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"Flashes Before Your Eyes" - A suspicious and determined Hurley enlists Charlie to help him wrangle the truth out of Desmond, who has been acting strangely ever since the implosion of the hatch, on "Lost," WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
"Lost" stars Naveen Andrews as Sayid, Henry Ian Cusick as Desmond, Emilie de Ravin as Claire, Michael Emerson as Ben, Matthew Fox as Jack, Jorge Garcia as Hurley, Josh Holloway as Sawyer, Daniel Dae Kim as Jin, Yunjin Kim as Sun, Evangeline Lilly as Kate, Elizabeth Mitchell as Juliet, Dominic Monaghan as Charlie and Terry O'Quinn as Locke.
Guest starring are Sonya Walger as Penny Widmore, Alan Dale as Charles Widmore, Shishir Kurup as Donovan, Fionnula Flanagan as Ms. Hawking, Katie Doyle as receptionist, Jeremy Colvin as delivery man, Michael Titterton as bartender and David Cordell as Jimmy Lennon.
"Flashes Before Your Eyes" was written by Damon Lindelof & Drew Goddard and directed by Jack Bender.
See the Best "Lost" Sites on the Web.
"Flashes Before Your Eyes" - A suspicious and determined Hurley enlists Charlie to help him wrangle the truth out of Desmond, who has been acting strangely ever since the implosion of the hatch, on "Lost," WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
"Lost" stars Naveen Andrews as Sayid, Henry Ian Cusick as Desmond, Emilie de Ravin as Claire, Michael Emerson as Ben, Matthew Fox as Jack, Jorge Garcia as Hurley, Josh Holloway as Sawyer, Daniel Dae Kim as Jin, Yunjin Kim as Sun, Evangeline Lilly as Kate, Elizabeth Mitchell as Juliet, Dominic Monaghan as Charlie and Terry O'Quinn as Locke.
Guest starring are Sonya Walger as Penny Widmore, Alan Dale as Charles Widmore, Shishir Kurup as Donovan, Fionnula Flanagan as Ms. Hawking, Katie Doyle as receptionist, Jeremy Colvin as delivery man, Michael Titterton as bartender and David Cordell as Jimmy Lennon.
"Flashes Before Your Eyes" was written by Damon Lindelof & Drew Goddard and directed by Jack Bender.
See the Best "Lost" Sites on the Web.
Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band - Wrestle Poodles and Win!
Out now, apparently, this is a 2-CD recording from the Bonzos' reunion performances in Britain last year.
For those who don't know: The Bonzos may be most famous for their guest stint in the Beatles' "Magical Mystery Tour" film, performing their tune "Death Cab for Cutie" during the strip club scene.
Member Neil Innes later went to work with Monty Python and, with Python Eric Idle, created the Rutles. Neil played Ron Nasty in the Rutles film and is responsible for the Rutles recorded output, too.
The group's other best known member, Vivian Stanshall, was a genius/bon vivant and pal of the Who's Keith Moon who acted as narrator on Mike Oldfield's zillion-selling Tubular Bells album. Stanshall died in a house fire in 1995.
You can pre-order it now from Amazon for $23.99.
Details:
The Double CD Set features the Very Best of the Bonzo Dog Doo-dah Band, Recorded Live on the 28th January 2006 at the London Astoria. Featuring Original Members: Neil Innes, Roger Ruskin Spear, Rodney Slater, Vernon Dudley Bohay Nowell, Sam Spoons, Bob Kerr and the Irrepressible "Legs" Larry Smith. Along with the Original Members Are Very Special Guests Stephen Fry, Phill Jupitus, Adrian Edmondson and Paul Merton!
Tracks:
1. Rule Britannia
2. Hunting Tigers
3. My Brother Makes The Noises
4. Doorstep
5. Little Sir Echo
6. Ali Baba's Camel
7. Falling In Love Again
8. Watermelon
9. Lookout There's A Monster Coming
10. Whispering
11. By A Waterfall
12. Sheik Of Araby
13. Hello Mabel
14. Jollity Farm
15. Equestrian Statue
16. Cool Britannia
17. We Are Normal
18. Strain
19. Sound Of Music
20. Exodus
21. Trouser Press
22. My Pink Half Of The Drainpipe
23. I'm Bored .
24. Sport (The Odd Boy)
25. Mr Apollo
26. Humanoid Boogie
27. Tent
28. Can Blue Men Sing The Whites
29. Look At Me I'm Wonderful
30. San Francisco
31. Rhinocratic Oaths
32. Mr Slater's Parrot
33. Monster Mash
34. Urban Spaceman
35. Canyons Of Your Mind
For those who don't know: The Bonzos may be most famous for their guest stint in the Beatles' "Magical Mystery Tour" film, performing their tune "Death Cab for Cutie" during the strip club scene.
Member Neil Innes later went to work with Monty Python and, with Python Eric Idle, created the Rutles. Neil played Ron Nasty in the Rutles film and is responsible for the Rutles recorded output, too.
The group's other best known member, Vivian Stanshall, was a genius/bon vivant and pal of the Who's Keith Moon who acted as narrator on Mike Oldfield's zillion-selling Tubular Bells album. Stanshall died in a house fire in 1995.
You can pre-order it now from Amazon for $23.99.
Details:
The Double CD Set features the Very Best of the Bonzo Dog Doo-dah Band, Recorded Live on the 28th January 2006 at the London Astoria. Featuring Original Members: Neil Innes, Roger Ruskin Spear, Rodney Slater, Vernon Dudley Bohay Nowell, Sam Spoons, Bob Kerr and the Irrepressible "Legs" Larry Smith. Along with the Original Members Are Very Special Guests Stephen Fry, Phill Jupitus, Adrian Edmondson and Paul Merton!
Tracks:
1. Rule Britannia
2. Hunting Tigers
3. My Brother Makes The Noises
4. Doorstep
5. Little Sir Echo
6. Ali Baba's Camel
7. Falling In Love Again
8. Watermelon
9. Lookout There's A Monster Coming
10. Whispering
11. By A Waterfall
12. Sheik Of Araby
13. Hello Mabel
14. Jollity Farm
15. Equestrian Statue
16. Cool Britannia
17. We Are Normal
18. Strain
19. Sound Of Music
20. Exodus
21. Trouser Press
22. My Pink Half Of The Drainpipe
23. I'm Bored .
24. Sport (The Odd Boy)
25. Mr Apollo
26. Humanoid Boogie
27. Tent
28. Can Blue Men Sing The Whites
29. Look At Me I'm Wonderful
30. San Francisco
31. Rhinocratic Oaths
32. Mr Slater's Parrot
33. Monster Mash
34. Urban Spaceman
35. Canyons Of Your Mind
DVD new releases Jan. 30, 2007
Open Season (Widescreen Special Edition)
Murder, She Wrote - The Complete Fifth Season
Dallas - The Complete Sixth Season
Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The Third Year
I Dream of Jeannie - The Complete Third Season
Viva Pedro - Pedro Almodovar Classics Collection (Talk to Her, Bad Education, All about My Mother, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Live Flesh, Flower of My Secret, Matador, Law of Desire)
Big Valley - Season 2, Volume 1
More upcoming DVD releases
Murder, She Wrote - The Complete Fifth Season
Dallas - The Complete Sixth Season
Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The Third Year
I Dream of Jeannie - The Complete Third Season
Viva Pedro - Pedro Almodovar Classics Collection (Talk to Her, Bad Education, All about My Mother, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Live Flesh, Flower of My Secret, Matador, Law of Desire)
Big Valley - Season 2, Volume 1
More upcoming DVD releases
CD new releases Jan. 30, 2007
Wrestle Poodles...and Win! by Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band
Not Too Late by Norah Jones
Not Too Late (W/Dvd) (Dlx) (Dig) by Norah Jones
Thinking About You by Norah Jones
Alright, Still by Lily Allen
Out of the Woods/Roots in the Sky by Oregon
Forever Changing: The Golden Age of Elektra 1963-1973 by Various Artists
Learn to Sing Like a Star by Kristin Hersh
Scream Loud the Fenton Story by Various Artists
Endless Highway - The Music Of The Band by Various Artists
Imaginary Diseases by Frank Zappa
Time Has Come 1967-1973 by Pentangle
The Confessions Tour - Live from London (CD+DVD) by Madonna
Some Loud Thunder by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
This Is My Country/The Young Mods' Forgotten Story by The Impressions
Our Moments by Gal Costa
Black Snake Moan by Original Soundtrack
It Had to Be You: The Complete Early Singles by Petula Clark
Drums Along the Hudson by The Bongos
More upcoming CDs
Not Too Late by Norah Jones
Not Too Late (W/Dvd) (Dlx) (Dig) by Norah Jones
Thinking About You by Norah Jones
Alright, Still by Lily Allen
Out of the Woods/Roots in the Sky by Oregon
Forever Changing: The Golden Age of Elektra 1963-1973 by Various Artists
Learn to Sing Like a Star by Kristin Hersh
Scream Loud the Fenton Story by Various Artists
Endless Highway - The Music Of The Band by Various Artists
Imaginary Diseases by Frank Zappa
Time Has Come 1967-1973 by Pentangle
The Confessions Tour - Live from London (CD+DVD) by Madonna
Some Loud Thunder by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
This Is My Country/The Young Mods' Forgotten Story by The Impressions
Our Moments by Gal Costa
Black Snake Moan by Original Soundtrack
It Had to Be You: The Complete Early Singles by Petula Clark
Drums Along the Hudson by The Bongos
More upcoming CDs
Pop Culture Roundup Jan. 29, 2007
Datajunkie shares a spiffy batch of Wally Wood art from the old Galaxy sci-fi mag.
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Ho hum. DC Comics stages another "big event" and kills off characters.
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Variety has a little more info on the status of "Veronica Mars" on the CW:
"Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll" bows March 6, and will air at 9 p.m. Tuesdays for eight weeks in place of "Veronica Mars" repeats. Music competition skein could benefit from airing in the hour after "American Idol" on Fox.
When "Veronica Mars" returns in April for its final five episodes this season, there will not be a continuing mystery storyline. Looking to try something different -- and in a bid to attract new viewers -- each episode will feature self-contained mysteries.
If they're well-received and ratings increase, "Veronica" could be back for a fifth season.
Last week's episode, the first after a long hiatus, wasn't bad, with some nice snappy dialogue. Still, the series isn't quit the gem it was during seasons 1 and 2. The transition to college has been tough, as has been the shift to a new network. No doubt, the show's always uncertain future has made the creators a bit insecure. It's hard to do good work when you're worrying when/if the axe will fall. A definitive commitment to a full season from the CW would've been nice.
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Hey: Who did the cover art for this upcoming edition of Edgar Rice Burroughs' "A Princess of Mars" from Penguin Classics? Looks a bit like Gil Kane to me.
UPDATE: Waffyjon informs me the work is by the late Dave Cockrum! And, yeah, it certainly looks like his work. I should've known.
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Sharity:
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Ho hum. DC Comics stages another "big event" and kills off characters.
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Variety has a little more info on the status of "Veronica Mars" on the CW:
"Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll" bows March 6, and will air at 9 p.m. Tuesdays for eight weeks in place of "Veronica Mars" repeats. Music competition skein could benefit from airing in the hour after "American Idol" on Fox.
When "Veronica Mars" returns in April for its final five episodes this season, there will not be a continuing mystery storyline. Looking to try something different -- and in a bid to attract new viewers -- each episode will feature self-contained mysteries.
If they're well-received and ratings increase, "Veronica" could be back for a fifth season.
Last week's episode, the first after a long hiatus, wasn't bad, with some nice snappy dialogue. Still, the series isn't quit the gem it was during seasons 1 and 2. The transition to college has been tough, as has been the shift to a new network. No doubt, the show's always uncertain future has made the creators a bit insecure. It's hard to do good work when you're worrying when/if the axe will fall. A definitive commitment to a full season from the CW would've been nice.
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Hey: Who did the cover art for this upcoming edition of Edgar Rice Burroughs' "A Princess of Mars" from Penguin Classics? Looks a bit like Gil Kane to me.
UPDATE: Waffyjon informs me the work is by the late Dave Cockrum! And, yeah, it certainly looks like his work. I should've known.
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Sharity:
Upcoming books from DC Comics
Peeking ahead on Amazon, we see the following available out in May and June and available for pre-order now:
Batman and Other Tails by Darwyn Cooke
Batman: Turning Point
Showcase Presents: The Atom Volume 1
Showcase Presents: Batman Volume 2
Showcase Presents: Who's Who Volume 1
Jack Kirby's Fourth World Omnibus: Volume 1
Jack Kirby's Fourth World Omnibus: Volume 2
Batman and Other Tails by Darwyn Cooke
Batman: Turning Point
Showcase Presents: The Atom Volume 1
Showcase Presents: Batman Volume 2
Showcase Presents: Who's Who Volume 1
Jack Kirby's Fourth World Omnibus: Volume 1
Jack Kirby's Fourth World Omnibus: Volume 2
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