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ICONS COLLIDE IN COLOSSAL POP-CULTURE MASH-UP PAIRING DOMO WITH GHOSTBUSTER FRANCHISE IN NEW CONSUMER PRODUCTS LINE
The Internet and social media meme that has become a mascot for the millennial generation – Domo – is crossing streams with one of the most iconic film franchises of the past 30 years – Ghostbusters – in a new consumer products line that will put a smile on the face of pop-culture fans everywhere. This supernatural entertainment mash-up takes a fresh approach to the Ghostbusters franchise blending both classic and new with cross generational appeal casting Domo in a line of collectibles and plush for a limited time only. The line, made possible through an agreement with Sony Pictures Consumer Products as brokered by Big Tent Entertainment, is slated to hit shelves in fall 2014.
The line will concentrate on those eccentric characters from the franchise, namely Slimer and the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, best suited to stand alongside the enigmatic furry brown Domo, and will cast them in instantly recognizable scenes from the film.
“Ghostbusters is one of the most influential and instantly recognizable pop-culture icons of all-time,” said Rich Collins, President and CEO, Big Tent Entertainment. “This mash-up bridges the generation gap between pop-culture fandom and blends two franchises that seem to share a common sensibility.”
“The collaboration between beloved, iconic movie franchise, The Ghostbusters, and millennial fan favorite, Domo, will provide a highly sought after product launch appealing to consumers of all ages”, said Gregory Economos, SVP Global Consumer Products, Sony Pictures Entertainment.
In Ghostbusters, University parapsychologists Dr. Peter Venkman (Murray), Dr. Raymond Stanz (Aykroyd) and Dr. Egon Spengler (Ramis) lose a research grant when their experiment methodology is proven to be bogus. The team decides to go into business for themselves and open ‘Ghostbusters,’ a ghost removal service. After struggling to get on their feet, they are summoned to investigate the strange happenings in Dana Barrett’s (Weaver) Central Park West apartment. What they discover is that all Manhattan is being besieged by ghosts and other worldly demons through a portal in her building.
Domo’s unique look and personality as the mascot for Japanese public broadcaster NHK quickly catapulted the character into one of the Internet’s biggest sensations. As the reigning poster child for personalized, user-generated content, Domo has found a home as a pop culture icon with over 6 million Facebook fans and hundreds of thousands of fan-made images, websites and videos posted to websites such as YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest and Flickr, among others. Now more than a decade later, the lovable fuzzy brown character’s cult status continues to grow with product flying off retail shelves.
Cameras Roll on Director Zack Snyder’s “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” from Warner Bros. Pictures
Principal photography is underway in Metro Detroit, Michigan
Filming is underway on Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” the highly anticipated action adventure from director Zack Snyder, starring Henry Cavill in the role of Clark Kent/Superman, and Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne/Batman.
“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” also stars Gal Gadot as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman, with Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne and Diane Lane returning from “Man of Steel,” Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, Jeremy Irons as Alfred, and Holly Hunter in a role newly created for the film.
“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” is written by Chris Terrio, from a screenplay by David S. Goyer. Charles Roven and Deborah Snyder are producing, with Benjamin Melniker, Michael E. Uslan, Wesley Coller, David S. Goyer and Geoff Johns serving as executive producers.
Principal photography will take place on location at Michigan Motion Picture Studios and on location in and around Detroit, Michigan; Illinois; Africa; and the South Pacific.
Set to open worldwide on May 6, 2016, “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” is based on Superman characters created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster, Batman characters created by Bob Kane, and Wonder Woman created by William Moulton Marston, appearing in comic books published by DC Entertainment.
New Clips and Featurette For MALEFICENT!
Disney has released two new clips and a featurette from MALEFICENT
Maleficent – Clip “Fairy Godmother”
Aurora and Maleficent come face-to-face in the Moors.
Maleficent – Clip “In The Clouds”
Maleficent’s massive wings carry her through the Moors and above the clouds.
Maleficent – On The Battlefield Featurette
Go behind the scenes as the cast and filmmakers create one of the biggest battle scenes in the film.
“Maleficent” explores the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the classic “Sleeping Beauty” and the elements of her betrayal that ultimately turn her pure heart to stone. Driven by revenge and a fierce desire to protect the moors over which she presides, Maleficent cruelly places an irrevocable curse upon the human king’s newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Aurora is caught in the middle of the seething conflict between the forest kingdom she has grown to love and the human kingdom that holds her legacy. Maleficent realizes that Aurora may hold the key to peace in the land and is forced to take drastic actions that will change both worlds forever.
The film stars Angelina Jolie as Maleficent, Sharlto Copley, Elle Fanning, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple and Lesley Manville.
“Maleficent” is produced by Joe Roth and directed by Robert Stromberg, with Angelina Jolie, Michael Vieira, Don Hahn, Palak Patel, Matt Smith and Sarah Bradshaw serving as executive producers. Linda Woolverton wrote the screenplay. “Maleficent” opens in U.S. theaters on May 30, 2014.
Exciting New Trailer for KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE
Colin Firth as kick ass super spy? Yep. 20th Century Fox has just released the first official TRAILER for their action-thriller film, KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE.
Check out the BRAND NEW trailer here:
KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE hits theaters everywhere on October 24, 2014!
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Comic Review: Saga #19 (Image Comics)
your friendly neighborhood jman - Feature Editor 
I admit here and now, I didn’t get on the Saga bandwagon initially. For a long time, even. Because, I had a feeling it was just that…a bandwagon thing. When the internets get all hot and bothered about a book, I tend to ignore it. It’s just how I am.
But, that’s not to say I didn’t try it. I bought the first trade shortly after it was released. I didn’t get far, though. I just couldn’t get into it.
It’s just how I am.
After months of relentless bothering from friends and the internets alike, I picked the first trade up again, and forced my way through it. And I admit here and now (again), this time I liked it. So much so I tracked down the old issues and got myself caught up.
What can I say? It’s just how I am.
But, enough about me (and how I am). We’re here to talk about issue 19. So…is it me or does it seem like Saga is in some sort of lull or having some growing pains as of late?
Whoa! Now hang on! Before you start looking for rocks to stone me with, let me just say that there isn’t anything wrong with the book, per se. There’s still a story going on. It just feels like, there’s a little loss of direction going on. Or at least a lull for the last few issues. Between whatever’s going on with Prince Robot IV, The Will, the tabloid journalist Upsher and Doff…not to mention out two lovebirds, Alana and Marko…there are so many plot points open right now, it feels like were adrift on that tree rocket ship with that crazy post-modern family. Like I said, it could just be me.
Anyway…one of the things Saga does well is push boundaries. And issue 19 is no exception, right from the opening page. Which, I am not posting here because this is a family friendly show. We learn a little bit more about the Robots and their history (which your friendly neighborhood jman finds probably the most interesting about Saga). And we get more of a glimpse of the struggles of day to day life that new parents have to face. If they were on the run from the law. And lived in a tree rocketship.
As always Fiona Staples’ art is…wow. I’m telling you. She is awesome. But, you don’t need me to tell you that. You read Saga, too.
Look…don’t get me wrong. It’s not a bad issue. I’m just hoping Brain Vaughn picks a plot point and sees it though. And wraps up a couple other ones, too.
Saga #19 is on sale now.
Don’t forget to check out the BRAND NEW episode of the Almost Internet Famous Internet show. It’s BRAND NEW, even!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeNLMU6fXQ8
“KING KIRBY” Kickstarter Launches to Bring Artist’s Story to Life on Stage
King Kirby, a play by the husband-and-wife team of NYIT-award winning playwright Crystal Skillman and New York Times bestselling comics writer Fred Van Lente about the life of legendary artist Jack Kirby, is set to premiere at the 2014 Comic Book Theater Festival in New York City — and the funds will be raised via a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign that ends the moment the show hits the stage at 7pm EST, June 20.
The show’s official description reads:
King Kirby tells the hysterical and heartbreaking story of artist Jack Kirby, “The King of the Comics,” who created or co-created some of your favorite heroes on the page and screen, Captain America, the Avengers, Thor, Fantastic Four, the X-Men, Iron Man, Young Romance the New Gods, Darkseid, The Demon… the list goes on and on.
From the Jewish ghetto of New York’s Lower East Side to the battlefields of France to the Senate hearings of 1950s, King Kirby is a hysterical and heartbreaking story about a man who pours his quintessentially Twentieth Century life into his comics, only to make the fateful mistake that sends him into obscurity while his creations become known to every person on Earth.
A real-life “Adventures of Kavalier & Klay”, King Kirby asks what happens when an artist doesn’t own his own legacy? Can he ever get it back?
The show is set to premiere at this year’s 2014 Comic Book Theater Festival, starring Steven Rattazzi as Kirby, perhaps best known to comics fans as the voice of Dr. Orpheus from Cartoon Network’s The Venture Bros, and he’s joined by Amy Lee Pearsall, Joe Mathers, Nat Cassidy and Timothy McCown Reynolds. The director is John Hurley, who brought Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey’s Action Philosophers comics to the stage for the first Comic Book Theater Festival.
“King Kirby has been a long-term passion project of mine,” said Van Lente. “With Crystal’s help, it’s down on paper. Now, with your help, we’ll bring this crucial piece of comics history to life on stage.”
King Kirby Kickstarter awards include a 60-page exclusive Evil Twin Comics Jack Kirby Comic Book Comic from their Comic Book History of Comics GN, a handsome book containing the script and production skills, an audio recording of the play, signed playbills, and a signed Simon & Kirby print created by Ryan Dunlavey for the show, signed by the artist.
The Kickstarter can be viewed here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/384572388/king-kirby-a-play-by-crystal-skillman-and-fred-van
King Kirby opens on 7pm EST on June 20 at the Brick Theater in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. For showtimes and purchasing tickets, go to http://bricktheater.com/index.php?type=show&id=966%22%3Ehere.%3C/a%3E
CLIPS for THE STRAIN
FX just posted new promo videos for the upcoming drama series, THE STRAIN, which premieres Sunday, July 13th only on FX.
The Strain – Splatter
Description: The Strain leaves its mark this summer.
The Strain – Warning
Description: This is JFK tower, do you read me? Come in, over.
The Strain – Beware
Description: The Strain is out for blood this summer.
The Strain – Watch Your Step
Description: It’s growing everywhere. Succumb to The Strain this summer.
The Strain – Heart
Description: Everything will change in a heartbeat.
The Strain
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Darkness Takes Flight in WHISPERS in June
Supernatural thriller graphic novel by
Joshua Luna from Image in June
In WHISPERS, a chilling graphic novel by Joshua Luna (ULTRA, GIRLS, THE SWORD) due out in June, Sam is a young man struggling with anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder when he suddenly gains the ability to leave his body in “ghost” form and travel, free from his body, unseen.
As he travels, Sam finds he can manipulate people, nudging them to perform acts, as well as hear their thoughts. Unable to control this power, Sam’s actions lead to uncontrollable consequences, and soon he finds himself witnessing horrific acts. Can he right what has gone wrong in his life? Or will he lose himself in a shadow world of demonic forces?
“We are so accustomed to the filter that exists between a person’s true thoughts and feelings and what they actually express out loud that we often don’t know what it’s like to get the raw truth,” said Luna, who both wrote and drew WHISPERS. “But what if someone could override that filter? What if someone could peek into your mind and know your deepest fears and desires and use that knowledge to influence or even manipulate you? Whispers is about the headspace that we all try to protect from the outside world and how the awareness of its vulnerability can lead to empowerment or destruction.”
WHISPERS is an intense supernatural thriller, sure to captivate fans of television shows like the BBC’s and Syfy’s Being Human and dark fiction like Joe Hart’s The Waiting. It will be in comic book stores on June 11 and in bookstores on June 24.
X-MEN TAKE OVER FX ON “X-MEN TAKEOVER THURSDAY”
FX WILL MARATHON THREE X-MEN FILMS THURSDAY, MAY 22
INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS AND PREVIEW OF THE NEW TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX FILM CORP FEATURE “X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST”
In anticipation of the upcoming release of X-Men: Days Of Future Past, FX will air “X-Men Takeover Thursday,” a celebration of X-Men films on Thursday, May 22 from 4:30pm through 1:00am, only on FX. Fans will have an opportunity to “sharpen” their knowledge of mutant history re-watching these X-Men favorites.
- X-Men: Origins: Wolverine 4:30pm
- X-Men: The Last Stand 7:15pm
- X-Men: First Class 10:00pm
Exclusive interviews featuring the following cast members of X-Men: Days Of Future Past will be interspersed throughout the marathon. The actors discuss the challenges facing the mutants of the future, how each actor prepared to play their character, and ultimately what they took away from the experience of making X-Men Days of Future Past that will stay with them forever. Talent participating:
- Hugh Jackman (Logan / Wolverine)
- Ellen Page (Kitty Pryde / Shadowcat)
- Patrick Stewart (Professor Charles Xavier)
- James McAvoy (Charles Xavier)
- Michael Fassbender (Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto)
- Peter Dinklage (Bolivar Trask)
Viewers will also be treated to an exclusive look at the new Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation feature “X-Men: Days Of Future Past” opening in theaters nationwide on Friday, May 23.
DISPLACED PERSONS inspired by City-by-the-Bay
An original graphic novel inspired by
San Francisco’s eclectic populace
From the Eisner-nominated writer Derek McCulloch (STAGGER LEE, Gone to Amerikay) and artist Anthony Peruzzo comes DISPLACED PERSONS, a riveting tale of murder, love, crime, friendship, betrayal, and just the slightest bit of time travel.
San Francisco, the twentieth century: In 1939, a private detective searches for a missing heiress. In 1969, twin brothers approach a drug heist from opposite sides of the law. And in 1999, a woman slowly comes to realize the terrible danger she faces in her own home.
McCulloch was inspired to write DISPLACED PERSONS because of a love of puzzle stories, detective stories, time travel stories, and a fascination with how history imprints itself on the smaller story of a family’s history. “It’s like reading rings in a tree… you can see the growth of the tree, ring by ring, and the distance between the rings tells you when the droughts hit, or the long winters, or the hurricanes,” explained McCulloch.
“You can look at a family tree the same way, and when you see that someone was born, say, in Poland in 1920, and their child was born in Baltimore in 1947, there’s a story between those two rings. Displaced Persons takes those rings, and takes all the different kinds of stories I love, and mixes them up and twists them into a shape you won’t really understand until the last page. It’s a book I hope people will read twice… I guarantee you’ll see things the second time you didn’t know were there the first time.”
DISPLACED PERSONS OGN is in an original graphic novel format and arrives in stores on 8/6 for $17.99. It is available to pre-order with Diamond Code JUN140499.