Hot Trax '74: Hear/See Songs by Gordon Lightfoot, Ray Stevens, Olivia Newton-John and More
New songs on the charts 50 years ago this week.
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Coming Up: 'Bowling with Corpses and Other Strange Tales from Lands Unknown' from Mike Mignola and Dave Stewart
Out in November and available for pre-order now from Amazon.
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New folklore-inspired tales abound in this new anthology of fantasy stories written and drawn Hellboy creator Mike Mignola.
From a search for the beating heart of a long-dead sorcerer, to a pirate girl who makes a deal with the devil, to the titular boy who wins a grim prize in a game with some undead interlopers, and more.
Mignola builds a brand-new world filled with the weird, wicked and whimsical in this volume that will delight longtime Hellboy fans and new readers alike.
Pop Culture Roundup: Doctor Who, Trina Robbins, More
ITEM! Actress Varada Sethu ("Andor," "Jurassic: World Dominion") is joining the cast of "Doctor Who."
ITEM! Meanwhile, former Doctor Who Peter Davison doesn't understand the bi-regeneration that brought back his son-in-low, former Doctor David Tennant.
ITEM! How deregulation destroyed indie rock across America.
ITEM! Read a vintage interview with the Trina Robbins, the legendary cartoonist and comics historian who passed away earlier this week.
Pop Culture Roundup: Trina Robbins, Irv Novick, Melrose Place, More
Sad News: Pioneering cartoonist and comics historian Trina Robbins is dead at age 85. Here's a look at some of her best comics covers.
ITEM! The handwritten manuscript of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's second Sherlock Holmes story is expected to sell for $1.2 million at auction.
ITEM! Sign of the apocalypse, or... "Melrose Place" is set for a revival.
ITEM! Spotlighting the groovy Flash art of Irv Novick.
Watch a Trailer for 'Dark Matter' - Coming to Apple TV+ May 8
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Dark Matter is a sci-fi thriller series based on the blockbuster book by acclaimed, bestselling author Blake Crouch. The nine-episode series features an ensemble cast that includes Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson, Dayo Okeniyi and Oakes Fegley. Dark Matter makes its global debut on Apple TV+ on May 8, 2024, premiering with the first two episodes, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through June 26.
Hailed as one of the best sci-fi novels of the decade, Dark Matter is a story about the road not taken. The series will follow Jason Dessen (played by Joel Edgerton), a physicist, professor and family man who — one night while walking home on the streets of Chicago — is abducted into an alternate version of his life. Wonder quickly turns to nightmare when he tries to return to his reality amid the mind-bending landscape of lives he could have lived. In this labyrinth of realities, he embarks on a harrowing journey to get back to his true family and save them from the most terrifying, unbeatable foe imaginable: himself.
Coming Up: Marvel Calendar Book 1975-81- Plus New Marvel Calendars for 2025
Marvel calendars - past and future - on tap. Click the links to order from Amazon.
From 1975–81, Marvel created seven consecutive calendars that were as artistically designed and captivatingly written as any of their comic books. Each of these annual calendars—whether they celebrated the Bicentennial (1976) or spotlighted a specific character such as Spider-Man (1978), Hulk (1979), or Doctor Strange (1980), featured heroes and villains across the pantheon of the Marvel Universe—and all shared inspired features. These included visual call-outs for birthdays of noted Marvel staff and creators; key moments in Marvel history; special events, famous quotes from fan-favorite issues, and other celebratory mentions; with exclusive art from iconic Marvel artists, created especially for these calendars by Jack Kirby, John Buscema, John Byrne, Frank Miller, Walter Simonson, Gil Kane, George Pérez, Gene Colan, Jim Starlin, Sal Buscema, Mike Ploog, and dozens more.
Never before has all of this astounding art been reprinted, and the complete set of covers, interiors, and gorgeously designed monthly entries are reproduced at their original size in this beautiful, oversize hardcover package. Also included is new commentary, rare promotional materials, and an introduction by longtime Marvel writer/editor/historian Roy Thomas. The years might keep ticking away, but the work collected in this special book remains timeless!
“These calendars showcase some of the greatest artwork ever done in comics. I’ve been waiting a long, long time for this book.” —Alex Ross
Fans will light up with this deluxe calendar featuring 12 black-light images of celebrated Marvel Comics characters, including Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor, and the Hulk, illustrated by legendary artists Jack Kirby, John Romita Sr., Gene Colan, and others.
Printed in fluorescent inks on high-quality paper, this over-sized calendar features a perforated grid to transform the images into 12 easily frameable 11 x 14-inch art prints.
First published in 1971 by Marvel Comics and famed novelty publisher the Third Eye, Inc., the original Marvel black light posters are legendary among comics fans, and this vibrant, far-out collection is sure to brighten lives.
Because 1975 and 2025 share the same calendar dates, it is only fitting to reissue the original Mighty Marvel Calendar, first published fifty years ago and now a timeless classic from the Bronze Age of the Marvel Universe.
Spiral-bound and printed on sturdy cardstock, the Mighty Marvel Calendar features Super Heroes and Super Villains, alike, with visual call-outs throughout the year for birthdays of noted Marvel staff and creators, key moments in Marvel history, famous quotes from fan-favorite issues, and other celebratory mentions. Each month is dedicated to a different Marvel character or group from Spider-Man and Daredevil to the Avengers and the Fantastic Four.
As artistically designed and captivatingly written as any of the Marvel comic books, this calendar features original art created especially for it by iconic Marvel artists, including Jack Kirby, John Buscema, John Romita Sr, Gil Kane, Gene Colan, and others. Celebrated Marvel editor-in-chief and historian Roy Thomas wrote and edited it.
BBC Radio Highlights this Week: World Party Live, Michael Palin, More
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Radio 2 in Concert: World Party (1993) Karl Wallinger's World Party performing live in concert at Brixton Academy in 1993. Featuring Is It Like Today?, Put The Message In The Box, Is It Too Late?, Private Revolution, Way Down Now and Sweet Soul Dream.
Drama on 4: "The Performer" - Matthew reflects on his childhood in surburban Carshalton Beeches in the 1960s, and the day his life changed when his father suddenly disappeared. Starring Stephen Fry.
Soul Music: "Sweet Thing" - "Sweet Thing" by Van Morrison has an atmosphere full of tenderness, wonder and joy. But underneath this there a feeling of transience, a melancholy sense of things coming to an end, and of inevitable change. It was written for his 1968 album Astral Weeks, at a time when the Northern Irish born Van had left his home country and was down-and-out in Boston, USA. We hear how the track has come to mean so much to so many.
Archive on 4: 7" of Joy: The Single at 75 - Pete Waterman, who knows a thing or two about the 7" single, charts its history since the 1940s.
Michael Palin's Radio Adventures - Actor-adventurer and Python, Michael Palin talks to John McCarthy, sharing more of his remarkable life as heard on BBC radio.
The Rival - Inspector Lestrade was made to look a fool in the Sherlock Holmes stories. Now he gets his own back, with tales of Holmes' rivals.
Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone - Stuart rounds up the unusual subjects including a Joe Meek rarity, some Italian prog, a bit of Norwegian piano jazz and a brace of great British cult guitarists. Plus his featured album is Hawaii, the 1996 avant pop masterwork from the High Llamas.
Riley and Coe - Featuring Jane Weaver live in session playing tracks from new album Love In Constant Spectacle.
Riley and Coe - Featuring a live session from Galen and Paul (Galen Ayers and Paul Simonon).
Watch a Trailer for 'Shardlake' - Tudor-period Mystery Coming to Hulu May 1
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Set in 16th Century England during the dissolution of the monasteries, Shardlake is a four-part drama based on the first novel in C.J. Sansom’s internationally popular Tudor murder mystery series.
The eerie whodunnit adventure follows lawyer Matthew Shardlake (Arthur Hughes) and Jack Barack (Anthony Boyle) as they work to uncover the truth behind a horrific murder. The two men are sent out on a mission by the dangerous and all-powerful right-hand man to Henry VIII: Thomas Cromwell (Sean Bean) — and failure is not an option.
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New Comics Collected Editions: Daredevil Omnibus Vol. 3
Our pick this week.
Here come Daredevil and the Black Widow! When Natasha Romanoff enters Matt Murdock’s life, one of the greatest eras in the history of the Man Without Fear begins.
This massive Omnibus presents their action-packed adventures together — scripted by Gerry Conway and Steve Gerber, and featuring the iconic art of Gene Colan!
But the Widow’s entrance means a rocky road for Matt Murdock and Karen Page. A relocation to San Francisco will cement Matt’s choice and open up a new world of adventure — with villains like Electro, Killgrave the Purple Man and Mister Fear in tow! There’s also a crossover adventure with the Avengers and X-Men, and a fight with Kraven the Hunter that turns cosmic! Enter: Moondragon — who mistakes DD for a thrall of Thanos!
Collecting DAREDEVIL (1964) #75-119, AVENGERS (1963) #111 and material from AMAZING ADVENTURES (1970) #1-8.
Pop Culture Roundup: Mac Raboy, Ramona Fradon, More
ITEM! Spotlighting the Captain Marvel Jr. art of the great Mac Raboy.
ITEM! Comics artist Rob Leifeld is publishing an autobiography.
ITEM! Christopher Eccleston is starring in a BBC Radio 4 adaptation of "The Man Who Fell to Earth."
ITEM! A tribute to the late, great comics artist Ramona Fradon appears in copies of DC's titles out today.
Watch a Trailer for the New Beach Boys Documentary Coming to Disney+
Starts streaming May 24.
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“The Beach Boys” is a celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.
The documentary traces the band from humble family beginnings and features never-before-seen footage and all-new interviews with The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, Bruce Johnston, plus other luminaries in the music business, including Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder, and Don Was.
Viewers will also hear from the group’s Carl and Dennis Wilson in their own words, plus view a new interview with Blondie Chaplin and hear audio from Ricky Fataar.
New on Video: 'King Kong' (1976) Steelbook [4K UHD]
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The Big Apple is again besieged by the monstrous King Kong. Jeff Bridges and Jessica Lange star in this ambitious remake of the 1933 original, which adds a great deal of camp and good fun to the story, Again, the gargantuan ape battles attacking aircraft high above the streets of New York, this time plunging from the top of the World Trade Center to his death amidst thousands of horrified onlookers. King Kong won an Oscar for special effects, and the horror and the thrills are brought anew to another generation in this classy production.
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