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Win SINISTER 2 on Blu-ray!

January 7, 2016, 6:00 am
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Mysterious found footage reveals a series of gruesome murders in Sinister 2, the latest heart-stopping tale from series co-creators and screenwriters C. Robert Cargill & Scott Derrickson (who directed the first installment), producer Jason Blum of Blumhouse (Insidious, The Purge) and director Ciarán Foy (Citadel). Sinister 2 on Blu-ray and DVD is packed with bonus features including filmmaker commentary, a peek behind the camera and deleted scenes that raise the fear factor to unprecedented heights.

In the aftermath of the shocking events of Sinister, a protective mother (Shannyn Sossamon of Wayward Pines) and her nine-year-old twin sons (real-life brothers Robert and Dartanian Sloan) find themselves marked for death in a rural house as the evil spirit of Bughuul continues to spread with frightening intensity.

And we're giving away a copy to a FOG! reader!

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Netflix Teams With Dreamworks Animation for VOLTRON Reimagining and Guillermo del Toro's TROLLHUNTERS

January 7, 2016, 9:00 am
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Netflix, Inc. and DreamWorks Animation (NASDAQ: DWA) announced the expansion of their current multi-year deal, making Netflix the global home, outside of China, to a number of new original series for the whole family from the studio. The deal also covers streaming rights to the DreamWorks Animation feature film library.

In addition, the deal extends the rights of current original series for kids from the studio available on the service throughout operating Netflix markets as well as expanding to include second window rights for the series everywhere around the world, outside of China. Series include The Adventures of Puss in Boots, Dinotrux, Dragons: Race to the Edge, among others.

Starting in 2016, Netflix will launch several new series from DWA, including a reimagining of Voltron, and the new series, Trollhunters, from master storyteller Guillermo del Toro, who will unleash a new, fantastical world wrapped around two best friends who make a startling discovery beneath their hometown.

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BEST OF 2015: Part Four

January 7, 2016, 12:00 pm
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Read An Excerpt From Cyber Thriller TERMS OF USE by Scott Allan Morrison

January 7, 2016, 3:00 pm
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Circles is the most popular social network in the world: vast, ubiquitous, and constantly evolving. Days before expanding into China, Circles suffers a devastating cyberattack—and a key executive is brutally murdered.

As he fights to save the company he helped build, top engineer Sergio Mansour uncovers evidence of a massive conspiracy that turns the power of Circles against its users. But as Sergio investigates, someone is watching his every move—someone ruthless enough to brand him a criminal and set a vicious hit man on his trail.

Desperate to clear his name, Sergio turns to Malina Olson, a beautiful and headstrong doctor who has an agenda of her own. Now, he and Malina must survive long enough to expose the truth in a world without hiding places, where a single keystroke can shift the global balance of power.

In stores and digital now, Terms of Use comes from first time author, Scott Allan Morrison, who was a journalist for almost twenty years, covering politics, business, and technology in Mexico, Canada, and the United States. Morrison arrived in Silicon Valley as a reporter for the Financial Times during the darkest days of the dot-com crash. He later covered the Web 2.0 boom for Dow Jones Newswires and the Wall Street Journal. Over the course of a decade, Morrison covered most of the world’s top tech companies and chronicled many of Silicon Valley’s greatest stories, including the rise of Internet insecurity and the explosion of social media.

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Larry Cohen's GOD TOLD ME TO: Catholic Guilt Meets Stylish Horror

January 8, 2016, 10:00 am
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Written by Generoso Fierro

Earlier this year my wife Lily and I got to meet director Larry Cohen between a double feature screening of his seldom seen 1984 film, Special Effects, and his uneven yet wildly entertaining 1990 thriller, Ambulance, at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood. Sadly, there was only a small crowd for those Thursday night screenings at the cavernous theater on Sunset Blvd., a theater where anything less than a sellout always feels dramatically under attended.

I especially felt a bit badly about the low turnout as I have long admired Cohen’s films, an admiration that began after my friend Ron and I got our hands on a VHS copy of his 1974 newborn baby that rips up everyone classic, It’s Alive. That horror film that set our standard for “batshit crazy” which we would use for every phantasmagorical film that we saw afterwards during our teen years.

Besides ranking It’s Alive against other horror films of late 1970s and early 1980s, we also hunted down any movie that Cohen directed, with many being to our delight like Perfect Strangers in 1984 and Q in 1982.

You remember Q don’t you? That was the one with giant flying lizard that had a thing for eating New Yorkers, which as young Philadelphians who hated the Mets and their fans was more enjoyable than perhaps originally intended, but of all of the films that Cohen had directed post-It’s Alive, we really loved his 1976 film, God Told Me To, a visually stunning science fiction horror film that centered on Catholic guilt, which we had seen not too long after Scorsese’s Mean Streets, which for us had set the gold standard of dealing with our own Catholic guilt.


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BEST OF 2015: Part Five

January 8, 2016, 12:42 pm
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DEADWOOD Reunion Movie On The Horizon

January 8, 2016, 2:00 pm
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Written by Erin Maxwell

It’s been twelve years since we last seen the good townsfolk of Deadwood, but the old adage says, you can’t keep a good show down.

HBO finally confirmed that the long-awaited Deadwood reunion movie is finally, FINALLY in development.

“It’s going to happen,” said HBO topper Michael Lombardo at the Television Critics Association’s
press tour on Thursday.


Deadwood first premiered on the HBO in 2004, much to the delight of critics, historians and lovers of curse words and boobies everywhere. Starring Ian McShane, Timothy Olyphant, Brad Dourif, Molly Parker and every piece of talent in a ten-gallon hat that HBO could get their hands on, the show made major impact on both the cabler and pop culture.

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BRIDGE OF SPIES Arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital HD February 2, 2016

January 8, 2016, 4:00 pm
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Steven Spielberg’s Critically Acclaimed Spy Thriller Starring Tom Hanks

A dramatic thriller set against the backdrop of a series of historic events, Bridge of Spies tells the story of James Donovan (Tom Hanks), a Brooklyn lawyer who finds himself thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on a near impossible mission to negotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot. High stakes and suspense power a story inspired by true events that capture the essence of a man who risked everything and vividly brings his personal journey to life. The film stars Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Amy Ryan, Sebastian Koch, Alan Alda, Austin Stowell, Mikhail Gorevoy and Will Rogers and is presented in 1080p with DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 surround.                                                            

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BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE Animated Movie To Premeire At SDCC16

January 11, 2016, 7:37 am
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By Erin Maxwell

Looks like the Joker’s one bad day is about to make it to the big screen.

On Saturday at Wizard World Comic Con New Orleans, Batman: The Animated Series executive producer Bruce Timm announced that the acclaimed Joker graphic novel The Killing Joke will make it’s debut as a full-length feature film this July at San Diego Comic-Con.

Written by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland, 1988 graphic novel is considered by most to be the quintessential Joker origin story and a keystone story arc in the Batman mythos.

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Win An EVEREST Blu-ray Prize Pack!

January 11, 2016, 9:00 am
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Unbridled ambition, a ferocious storm, and the limits of human endurance collide at the top of the world in the white-knuckle adventure Everest, available now on Digital HD and 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand on January 19, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Following a pair of expeditions to the highest point – and most dangerous place – on Earth, Everest captures the brutal majesty of the deadly peak, and the boundless courage required to conquer it, with breathtaking cinematography and spectacular storytelling. Exclusive extras make Everest a can’t-miss, must-own event, bringing viewers behind-the-scenes for a look at the making of the film, as well as astonishing insights about the real-life 1996 summit attempt that inspired it.

Inspired by the incredible events surrounding an attempt to reach the summit of the world’s highest mountain, Everest documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Their mettle tested by the harshest elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle for survival. 

Jake Gyllenhaal (Southpaw, Brokeback Mountain), Keira Knightley (The Imitation Game, Pirates of the Caribbean), Jason Clarke (Zero Dark Thirty, The Great Gatsby), Josh Brolin (Sicario, No Country for Old Men), John Hawkes (Winter’s Bone, The Sessions), Robin Wright (“House of Cards,” Forrest Gump), Michael Kelly (“House of Cards,” Viral), Sam Worthington (Avatar, Clash of the Titans) and Emily Watson (The Theory of Everything, Breaking the Waves) star in a thrilling and harrowing battle against the overwhelming power of nature.

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Remembering David Bowie: A Look Back at Early TV Appearances

January 11, 2016, 10:00 am
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Written by Erin Maxwell

On January 10, David Bowie left the world as he came in: on a comet filled with glittery spiders playing flashing guitars followed by rock n’ roll goblins. He was a visionary that transcended any genre, who scoffed at any label, and who defied any tradition.

He never peaked, but always rose to the occasion.

In honor of the Thin White Duke, here is a small look back at the digital footprint he left behind on the small screen, a smattering of early television appearances throughout the years that left a last impression and helped build on the legend.


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The 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards RANT!

January 11, 2016, 11:00 am
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I HEARD YOU MISSED ME, I’M BAAAAAAACK!

Hello followers, friends, and fans.  It’s been a long time since I’ve RANTED  - life got in the way – but now I’m here, and hoping that this show is good!



THE PRE-GAME SHOW

I haven’t had cable for many years now because Time Warner Cable IS A MENACE and became a luxury I could no longer afford, so I’m telling you now that I probably won’t know a lot of the shows and people who will be nominated this evening because now we LIVE IN THE FUTURE, so it’s not just “The Big 3” and HBO – there’s Starz, Netflix, USA, Showtime, YouTube, Go Pro blah, blah, blah – what a world.  

Anyway, the show is on NBC – (I heard that they don’t have ANY SHOWS that were nominated, which sounds crazy) and they wised up a few years back and have their own red carpet thingy –thankfully – because I can’t watch E!

It was hosted by two people I don’t know



Oh, look at that striking blon…waaaaaaaait a minute – IS THAT LADY HOO-HAA?  Zowie!  She’s come a loooooong way baby.



It’s Sylvester Stallone!  And it looks like he’s seen Mickey Rourke’s plastic surgeon…and Donald Trumps makeup Artist – yeeeeeowch!


Oh, look at that girl who’s on that NBC show that’s a ripoff of the movie Memento!  Notice I can’t remember her name at all, but I do know her character on the show is chock-a-clock with tattoos, ha!

Anyway, here she is in a really AMAZING DRESS (the skirt part)  in one of my favorite colors without a bra on, being interviewed by another NBC flunky I don’t know.



Who’s that Brunette who just walked out of Central Casting?  Wait, is that…KATY PERRY?  Great rack, bad dress, HEY KATY, BEACH BLANKET BINGO CALLED…IT WANTS ITS HAIR BACK


Okay, enough of that.


THE SHOW IS STARTING!

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Sandman Reader's Guide, Bowie's Reading List, Library Finds & More!

January 11, 2016, 12:00 pm
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FOREVER: THE COMPLETE SERIES Gains Immortality January 19th on DVD Via Warner Archive Collection

January 11, 2016, 1:00 pm
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Once again, Warner Archive Collection rewards fan loyalty with the release of a much-beloved series – Forever: The Complete Series comes to DVD on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 via WBshop.com and popular online retailers.

Fresh off its single-season run on ABC in 2014-2015, Forever: The Complete Series includes all 22 episodes as well as additional never-before-seen deleted scenes from many of the episodes on a 5-disc DVD set. Creator and Executive Producer Matthew Miller (Chuck, Human Target, The 100) is thrilled the series will live on through its DVD release.

“We’re so proud of this series and the way it resonated with fans,” Miller says. “I’m excited for the fans that we’re not only able to release all 22 episodes on DVD, but include previously unseen footage. It’s another chance to breathe new life into the show for both devoted fans and new viewers.”

The series’ premise struck an instant chord with fans: What would you do if you had all the time in the world? The otherworldly drama – from Miller and fellow executive producers Dan Lin (Sherlock Holmes) and Jennifer Gwartz (Veronica Mars) – follows Dr. Henry Morgan (Ioan Gruffudd), a star New York City medical examiner, on his journey to answer that looming question. Henry has a vested interest in studying the dead: He is immortal, and only his best friend and confidant, Abe (Judd Hirsch), full of life at age 75, knows Henry’s secret. Henry hasn’t aged at all since the clock stopped 200 years ago, but he’s managed to be discreet without anyone finding out his affliction. That task becomes increasingly difficult when he meets NYPD detective Jo Martinez (Alana De La Garza), who is fascinated by Henry after learning he was the sole survivor of a horrific train crash — and his knowledge proves extremely helpful to her in solving crimes.

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Cartoonist CHRISTINE LARSEN Unleashes ORCS! on The Cosmic Treadmill!

January 11, 2016, 2:00 pm
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Christine Larsen has worked on some of your favorite properties over at DC, Boom!, IDW and more. Alongside that, she is a new mom and college professor. Christine is here to join us today on the Cosmic Treadmill to tell us about her self published comic, Orcs! #1, that grew out of an obsession with the monstrous creatures and demanded their story be told.

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First Look: NARCOPOLIS #1 Written by FOG!'s STEVEN SCOTT!

January 11, 2016, 3:00 pm
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In stores this week, from Heavy Metal publishing and written by FOG!'s (Steven) Scott Duvall!

In the near distant future, genius inventor Ben creates the ultimate drug. No ordinary narcotic, its effects will take Ben on a trip through time in an attempt to uncover the truth behind his father’s disappearance twenty years ago. In searching for answers, the past reveals its secrets that the young scientist won’t accept, even if it means risking everything he’s worked for. Based on the UK sci-fi thriller, Narcopolis: Continuum explores new corners of the world introduced in the hit movie. 

After the jump, check out a preview of the first issue featuring art by Ralf Singh, colors by Nicolas Chapuis and lettered by Taylor Esposito!

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THE LITTLES Flashback: "We're Living With You Dont You Know"

January 11, 2016, 4:00 pm
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Little eyes, tiny sharp teeth, bony little hands that clutch a man’s fear.

You may hear the quick scraps and patter inside the walls of your 19th century mansion; or, you may hear inaudible whispers that echo through the estate’s garden. They travel unseen, only noticed if at all by little children.

Most know them as Rat People, some, the soulless figures; but the older folks know them by their true, ancient name:

The Littles


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SECRET IN THEIR EYES, Starring Julia Roberts Arrives On Digital HD 2/9 & Blu-Ray & DVD 2/23

January 11, 2016, 5:00 pm
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CHIWETEL EJIOFOR, NICOLE KIDMAN AND JULIA ROBERTS STAR IN A SPELLBINDING MYSTERY THRILLER
FROM THE OSCAR-NOMINATED SCREENWRITER OF CAPTAIN PHILLIPS AND THE HUNGER GAMES

After more than a decade, the unsolved murder of a young woman comes to a shocking conclusion in Secret in Their Eyes, coming to Digital HD on February 9, 2016, and Blu-ray combo pack, DVD and On Demand on February 23, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. From STX Entertainment (The Gift), Secret in Their Eyes is a powerful and unforgettable thriller based on the Academy Award-winning film El Secreto de sus ojos (Best Foreign Language Film, 2010) that will have audiences riveted until the last mind-bending twist. With a star-studded cast and an Oscar-nominated writer-director at the helm, Secret in Their Eyes on Blu-ray and DVD includes feature commentary by the filmmakers, a look behind the scenes at the making of the movie and an exclusive interview with actress Julia Roberts.

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Comics Experience Publishing Expands Its Creator-Owned Offerings With Digital Exclusive Line of Comics Via Comixology

January 11, 2016, 6:00 pm
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Four titles to launch on comiXology January 13,
bringing Comics Experience creators to a wider audience!

Comics Experience, home of the Creators Workshop, announces that it will publish its first round of digital comics exclusively on comiXology beginning on January 13, as part of its new Digital Publishing program for emerging comics professionals.

The first four comiXology titles from Comics Experience are comics created by members and alumni Paul Allor, Gannon Beck, Richard P. Clark, Chris Lewis, JD Oliva, Ken Perry, Nic J. Shaw, and Devon Wong:

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FOG! Remembers DAVID BOWIE

January 11, 2016, 8:10 pm
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"Make the best of every moment. We’re not evolving. We’re not going anywhere."– David Bowie

Last night I went to bed earlier than usual and woke up around 2:30 am and checked my phone, discovering quite unexpectedly, that David Bowie had passed away.

I was shocked and saddened. Over the last two years, the icon released three albums and launched a Broadway show. He had been fighting cancer in secret for the last eighteen months. His output likely being his own way of giving his fans one last treat of his creative energies.

The first Bowie album I owned was Let's Dance, which I bought when I was twelve years old. I also remember buying the blue vinyl 45 of "Blue Jean" from his next album, Tonight, a year later. Even at that age I remember that Bowie stood apart from other artists. He wore suits. He had different color eyes and he often felt like he belonged in a different era.

I had yet to discover Ziggy Stardust.

At some point I came across this police photo of the then, "Thin White Duke". I'm not even sure where I saw it; this stuff was more unusual to come across before the internet.


This picture made me believe that if they ever made a really interesting Batman movie, Bowie would have to play The Joker.

He left behind some inspired films and a catalog of music that will outlive us all.


And in my dreams he always gets the last laugh.

– Stefan Blitz, editor-in-chief


After the jump, read other memories of David Bowie by Forces of Geek's staff.

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