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Uncut AMC’s HUMANS Thrilling Season 1 Debuts on Blu-ray & DVD From Acorn

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Featuring the complete, unedited UK edition with more than 20 minutes of footage not seen on AMC, Humans, Series 1 makes its DVD and Blu-ray debut on March 29, 2016 from Acorn, an RLJ Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand.

In the near future, humanoid servants called synthetics—or synths—have been created to help busy families simplify their lives. But will these perfect servants stay compliant forever? When Joe Hawkins (Tom Goodman-Hill) buys synth Anita (Gemma Chan), he hopes it will relieve the pressure on his lawyer wife, Laura (Katherine Parkinson). Although Anita is a hit with Joe’s young children, Laura feels uneasy about sharing her home with a synth. Meanwhile, retired synth engineer George (Oscar winner William Hurt) refuses to dispose of his beloved but malfunctioning synth, Odi (Will Tudor). And mysterious Leo (Colin Morgan) hides secrets that could transform the future of synth technology.

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CIVIL WAR II Is Coming: Protect The Future. Change The Future.

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The Marvel Universe is at a crossroads. A new power has emerged, one that can predict the future—for good or ill— and the heroes of the Marvel Universe are faced with a choice: Wield the power of “predictive justice” to change the future as they see fit, or reject it and allow tomorrow to unfold unaltered.

Protect the future. Change the future. Choose your side.

Marvel has been teasing which heroes are going to be on Team Iron Man and Team Captain Marvel; who will protect the future?  Who will change it? 

The answer is after the jump.



Who are you rooting for?


Win STAR WARS: THE ORIGINAL TRILOGY – A GRAPHIC NOVEL!

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Everyone's favorite tale of good versus evil takes on a whole new look in this graphic novel! Join Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Darth Vader, and the rest of the heroes and villains from a galaxy far, far away in this graphic novel collection that retells the original three Star Wars films: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. You'll experience the saga in a way you never have before!

In all honesty, this might be the greatest comic book adaptation of all time (and among the best Star Wars comics of all time).  With fantastic art throughout, this book features all of the humor and excitement of the original trilogy.

And thanks to our friends at Disney Publishing, we're giving away three copies!

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You Wanted The Best - 'KISS ROCKS VEGAS' Arrives In Theaters May 25 - One Night Only

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The helicopter descended upon the infamous Hard Rock Hotel as KISS invaded Las Vegas for an historic nine-show run. Now, for one night only on May 25, fans will be able to experience this spectacular night for themselves as KISS Rocks Vegas hits cinemas across the globe. From this blistering live show, fans can expect sky high flames, ear-bursting volume and a few drops of blood! Includes exclusive interviews with band and footage you will only see in the cinema.

As America’s #1 Gold Record Award winning group of all time, and that’s in every category, KISS can easily be named one of rock’s most influential bands.

Famed for their iconic face paint and stage attire, KISS was formed in New York City in 1973 by Paul Stanley (Vocals, Rhythm guitar) and Gene Simmons (Vocals, Bass guitar). Their sensational live performances feature fire breathing, blood-spitting, smoking guitars, shooting rockets, levitating drum kits, and pyrotechnics to spare. Tommy Thayer (Lead guitar, Vocals) and Eric Singer (Drums, Percussion, Vocals) round out the band’s powerful lineup.  Tommy is also Producer of the film ‘KISS Rocks Vegas’.

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IDW GAMES Releasing GODFATHER Board Game This Summer!

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THERE'S A NEW DON IN TOWN, AND IT COULD BE YOU

Control the streets of New York and bring power to your family in this summer's The Godfather: A New Don. Designed by Jay Cormier and Sen-Foong Lim (Orphan Black, Belfort), The Godfather: A New Don is a game for 3-6 players that sees each player taking control of one of the major mafia families, each trying to assert their power in the streets of 1950's New York in hopes of taking the reigns as the new kingpin of the criminal world. The game is playable in approximately 45 minutes.

"I'm excited that we created an area control game that uses dice in a unique way! It's accessible for inexperienced gamers but deep enough to please the serious gamers!" said Jay Cormier

"We've come up with a special blend of strategy and negotiation mixed with just the right amount of luck to capture the feeling of the crime families vying for control of New York. I really enjoyed tying the facets of the film into the game's mechanisms," added Sen-Foong Lim.

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AMAZING HEROES Action Figures Debut At WONDERCON 2016

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Amazing Heroes, the retro 4.5” action figure line by Fresh Monkey Fiction, debuts at WonderCon 2016 from March 25th to 27th in Los Angeles.

The Wave 1 lineup includes licensed characters Madman (by Michael Allred) and the classic Captain Action- both in this scale for the first time. Other Wave 1 figures include vintage heroes Black Terror, the Golden Age Daredevil, Stardust, and Green Turtle. Each figure features optional backer cards with Golden Age comic book art, or new card art from some of the comic book industry's top talent--such as Erik Larsen, Phil Hester, Reilly Brown, Michael Allred, and Sonny Liew.

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The Way to Learn Muay Thai and Holiday

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Muay Thai is a famous self-defense system, martial art and combat sport that is now used by many people for fitness purposes. This activity was developed hundreds of years ago when Thai soldiers and ordinary Thai people had to repel the attacks from their neighbors.

Today, this martial art includes grappling and striking techniques. It is known for the attractive use of force between fighters in a ring, but what are even better is the health benefits of this activity for people who are interested in training for recreational and fitness purposes.

The basic purpose of Muay Thai training is not the only thing that changed over all these years.

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DAREDEVIL: SEASON 2 (review)

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Review by Lenny Schwartz

After the success of the first Daredevil series on Netflix, you knew there would be a season 2 to binge watch. And why not? Netflix has been having success with these darker tales, first with Daredevil then with Jessica Jones. More are coming with Luke Cage around the corner and Iron Fist...and I say keep em coming. So how does this season fare?

Pretty damn good actually. The new showrunners Doug Petrie and Marco Ramirez don't waste any time and pick up right where the previous season left off. So if you haven't seen season one...well watch that first then this. You owe it to yourself.

The series picks up with Daredevil(Charlie Cox) fighting crime in Hell's Kitchen NYC. Some have complained that Cox is dull as Daredevil...but I like him. He plays Matt Murdock exactly as I pictured him, and he's pretty compelling if you give him a chance. His Daredevil is fantastic however, grounded and physical, a brawler on the streets of NYC.

And hey, they fixed his costume from the awful one that appeared at the end of last season.

This time out he truly looks and moves like the Daredevil we know.

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Bookstore of the Future, Audiobooks With a Female Voice, What To Read Based on What You Watch & More!

45 YEARS Debuts on DVD, Digital HD and On Demand June 14th

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2016 ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE CHARLOTTE RAMPLING
STARSIN THE EMOTIONAL TOUR-DE-FORCE
“Charlotte Rampling gives a performance for the ages” (Stephanie Zacharek, Time) in the “sublimely acted, ruefully funny and quietly devastating” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone) drama 45 YEARS, arriving on DVD and Digital HD on June 14, 2016 from Paramount Home Media Distribution.

Best Actress Academy Award® nominee Charlotte Rampling and two-time Oscar nominee Tom Courtenay give career-defining performances in this exceptional film directed by Andrew Haigh (Weekend).


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Crushing It: A Hopeful Romance Flashback

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This week, romance is in the air!  I had a great run of luck with some of the single ladies that have just been released from the Central California Women's Facility – who knew showing up with a box of menthols and a car works so well!

So this article will be on past crushes – real, fake, real fake… the only real requirement is it shares the geeky essence that we all know and love on Forces of Geek.

The first section will be mine, and the second will cover the female side by my guest contributor, Hope LaVille.

Please note, the numbers are in no particular order; so I’ll be goddamned if someone gives me slack on #3 being hotter than #2.

Let’s begin!


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Post-Oscars Recap and STAR WARS Forever

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So, Happy 2016!

It’s hard to fathom that it’s been a full turn of the seasons since my last Geek Spasm. During my sabbatical, my family uprooted from the city to the ’burbs, and this full-time daddy of two spent less time at the movies and more time easing two kids into two new schools and getting used to our new home. We also said a sad goodbye to a beloved family member.

It’s been a blur, but let’s catch up.

First off, let’s briefly ponder Star Wars.

The long-awaited Episode VII: The Force Awakens surpassed even my most outlandish expectations, avoiding the pitfalls of the misbegotten prequel trilogy and restoring the series to its pulpy space opera glory. I am completely invested in the characters both old and new—can’t wait for Episode VIII!—and remain awed by the film’s superfluous blend of practical effects and restrained CGI. John Williams’ orchestral score is the icing on the cake, and his new symphony is pure elation.

The Force Awakens looks and sounds and smells like the Star Wars films of my youth, and hallelujah for it. The whole enterprise is a rebuke to just about everything that’s wrong with the prequels. I had so much fun I didn’t even notice until a repeat viewing that the screenplay liberally recycles story elements from each of the original three movies. Whatever; even Return of the Jedi deigned to bring back the Death Star, and in the chronology of the overall saga this just happened in the previous chapter. Maybe the very idea of a bigger and badder “Starkiller Base” is supposed to be another sly reference in a series of heartfelt homages to the original Star Wars movies we all grew up with.


Regardless, I love what J.J. Abrams has done for the future of Star Wars thus far, and I like what I’m reading and seeing about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, due this Christmas—and if LucasFilm ever cements a title for what they’re calling all the external un-numbered non-episode Star Wars films in the pipeline, we’ll pass it along.

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A SALUTE TO DICK WOLF at PALEYFEST

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Written by AJ Feuerman

The evening was a procedural crime drama buff’s dream come true as the casts of Law & Order SVU, Chicago Fire, Chicago PD and Chicago Med were represented on stage at PaleyFest on Saturday night in Stars Salute Dick Wolf.

In truth, more than those shows were spoken for as S. Epatha Merkerson spent several years on the original Law & Order incarnation and Ice-T reminded everyone that SVU is actually the fifth show he’s done with Wolf (i.e. New York Undercover and Players). Wolf also announced Carl Weathers (Rocky) would be joining and headlining the cast of the next Chicago franchise, Chicago Justice, joining Philip Winchester (The Player), Nazneen Contractor (Heroes Reborn) and Joelle Carter (Justified).

The most prevalent theme of the evening was the diverse, rich characters Wolf brings to every series he backs. As each actor spoke, they clearly exhibited pride in their part of the universe the iconic producer has founded and had something unique to add.

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Win BATMAN'S ARSENAL: AN ENCYCLOPEDIC CHRONICLE

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The super-comprehensive BATMANʼS ARSENAL: An Unauthorized Encyclopedic Chronicle, by Matt MacNabb, documents the entire scope and history of Batmanʼs incredible crime-fighting tools from the famous cowl, the awesome Batmobile, the catacomb-like Batcave to the tank-like Tumbler – the unique weapons Batman employs to keep Gotham safe. It is really his equipment and unique gizmos that not only define him but also transform him into a superhero. After all, he's one of the very few superheroes who's as human as the rest of us.

Survey the many iterations since its debut in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939: the original ferocious and bitter avenger, the campy crusader of the '60s TV series, the dark brooding antihero of the graphic novels and the recent Chris Nolan Dark Knight films. What's the one thing that remains consistent about this most mysterious of superheroes through the decades? His gear, his arsenal. When the Bat signal hits the night sky all the world knows who's been called. If you really want to get to know Batman, you must know his material.

BATMANʼS ARSENAL: An Unauthorized Encyclopedic Chronicle includes:

  • Entire history of the Bat cache of weapons
  • Expert analysis of the Bat gadgetry
  • Exhaustive, intimate catalog of Batman's incredible crime-fighting tools
  • The Bat foes – from the Joker to Bane – with expert analysis and commentary
  • In-depth interviews with the people behind the Bat cosmos

Matt MacNabb unravels the how and why of each significant piece of the Batman toolbox, along with intimate behind the scenes stories and knowledgeable commentary by the people who designed them. To really know Batman's armory, you must know this army of dedicated, talented artists, writers and technicians who are the ones who have really brought the Caped Crusader's weaponry to life. They are Batman's secret pit crew, swapping the Bat tires and equipping the Bat utility belt. Most of them grew up as super fans of the comics and the books and the TV shows and the movies the same way everyone else did, but they got the lucky break to contribute to the stockpile of the Bat armory.

And thanks to our friends at Opus Books, we're giving away five copies to FOG! readers!

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THAT TIME OF THE WEEK: DVD & Blu-ray Releases From 3/8 & 3/15!

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I don't want to curse anything, but it looks like we might be delivering these reviews in a more timely schedule.  This time (if you can tear yourself away from watching Daredevil on Netflix), we've got a batch of recent 2015 Award nominees, some awesome 80s classics and the latest season of George R.R. Martin's nighttime soap opera.

Fire up that queue and prep that shopping cart, it's That Time of The Week...


The Big Short

Paramount / Released 3/15/16

Based on the book by Michael Lewis (The Blind Side, Moneyball), The Blind Side tells the story of bond and real estate derivative geeks who saw the housing crash of 2008 coming and bet against the collateralized debt obligation bubble, thus striking it rich. It’s kind of like betting the “Don’t Pass” line, for the craps players out there. These guys, who were really just trying to stick it to the big banks (which themselves would of course be bailed out), hit the jackpot while the American dream was being flushed down the toilet for regular Joes in the real world. Starring Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt in career-best performances. Extras include featurettes and deleted scenes.

Last Word: It’s hard to articulate the complexity of The Big Short and how it’s presented, so I’ll start by saying, this film was simply excellent. The Big Short follows the discovery of the imminent implosion of the housing market leading to the economic collapse in 2008. I was curious about directorial choice of Adam McKay—how would the Anchorman director deliver the serious nature of Michael Lewis’ bestselling book?

But with this complicated and somewhat disturbing subject matter, McKay manages to create a simultaneously exhilarating, yet depressing, and occasionally satirical story, featuring the brutality of the fraudulent nature of the big banks and housing market. The film feels like a derivative of The Wolf of Wall Street and Too Big to Fail combined. The director’s stylistic approach oscillates between tense and comedic, and that juxtaposition aids in moving the 130-minute movie along at a decent pace.

Adam McKay makes the film accessible by using sporadic interruptions by celebrities, who break down the technical jargon and complex content.This adds an incredibly humorous element to the movie – a necessary requirement, as the subject matter is so dumb-founding. The end result is a fast paced, emotionally charged story that successfully conveys the greed and corruption of Wall Street.

The all-star cast performed excellently. Ryan Gosling, portraying the quick talking, ready-for-the-money, Jared Vennett, has great timing and narrates the story with wonderfully sarcastic inflection. Christian Bale, as hedge-fund manager Michael Burry, flourishes in his awkwardity, donning baggy t-shirts and no shoes. And Brad Pitt, while his role is appropriately subtle, is entertaining. No character felt superfluous. Each “side-kick” type of role is strong and truly supportive to the main characters. But, Steve Carell’s award-worthy performance takes the cake. The actor deserves tremendous applause for his role as Mark Baum. He manages to enact the emotional turmoil of knowing how bad things are about to get for the economy. Equal parts of helpless despair and revolting anger are incredibly poignant. Who would have thought that dimwitted Michael Scott would become seething and frustrated Mark Baum?

I finished the film feeling in an entertained and contemplative state. My thoughts were busy yet hard to consolidate so I’ll conclude by circling back to my opening statement. The Big Short was simply excellent. ( – Caitlyn Thompson)


Burnt

Starz/Anchor Bay / Released 1/26/16

Chef Adam Jones (Bradley Cooper) had it all - and lost it. A two-star Michelin rock star with the bad habits to match, the former enfant terrible of the Paris restaurant scene did everything different every time out, and only ever cared about the thrill of creating explosions of taste. To land his own kitchen and that third elusive Michelin star though, he'll need the best of the best on his side, including the beautiful Helene (Sienna Miller). Burnt is a remarkably funny and emotional story about the love of food, the love between two people, and the power of second chances. Extras include commentary, deleted scenes and featurettes.

Last Word: Just like an “almost” experience dining out, Burnt leaves the viewer with thoughts of “that could have been better, it should have been better.” Or, “It was almost there.” Right from the start, we get a monologue of an oyster shucking Adam Jones (Bradley Cooper) talking about penance for his past deeds. This becomes one of many over-arching themes of this film. We are told Adam worked in one of the best kitchens in Paris, Jean Luc, working his way up to head chef and two Michelin stars. But he threw it all away thanks to sex, drinking, and drugs. If this sounds like a lazy cliché, it’s because it is. It speaks volumes that this is only the first of many.

Jones is a cantankerous personality. Which makes it even harder to believe when he gathers a team to start his new restaurant venture. Jones convinces his old maître d’ Tony (Daniel Bruhl) to give him the keys to his restaurant, enticing him with the possibility of 3 shiny stars. By convince, he sends a highly influential food critic to scare him with a potentially bad review and happens to show up to save the day. His sous chef from Jean Luc, Michel (Omar Sy), wants in on the action despite what Jones did to him in Paris, which is never fully explained. He manipulates Helene (Sienna Miller) into joining his team by having her current employer fire her. Helene is a single mother with some serious skills in the kitchen. As the only female of note in the film, well, it is easy to see what will happen between her and our protagonist.

Most of what is wrong with this is the result of poor writing. The characters are stale, the relationships forced, and the conflict is never fully explained. In terms of character development, there is little. Jones is a thoroughly unlikable person. Generally there is some growth and exploration with the typical drugs, sex, and drinking tales. But there is none here. The writers just present that these were past problems, he’s been sober for over 2 years, and that is that. Also, Jones comes off as hot tempered, abusive, and manipulative for 90% of the film. It’s not until the last 10 or so minutes that he starts to have some sort of introspection and growth. Even that is sudden without any kind of lead in. It just happens. The relationship between Jones and Helene also just happens. One minute Jones is screaming and borderline assaulting Helene, the next they are best friends. Not sure how it happened other than the plot demanded it and so it was done.

Despite the poor writing, Cooper gives a pretty good performance. He delivers his lines with conviction, and when the scene calls for Jones to lose his temper, Cooper believably appears as if he is on the edge. His roles playing characters with mental issues in films such as Silver Linings Playbook shows in Burnt. Bruhl’s portrayal of Tony is also a bright spot. He embraced Tony’s infatuation with Jones and shines as the foil to the acerbic Jones. Miller, however, was a disappointment. That is a shame as Miller and Cooper had great chemistry in American Sniper. Helene just seems to be a vehicle to move certain plot points forward and nothing more. In fact, they could have removed her from the film and it would not have suffered. For example, one scene has Helene introduce Adam to a sous vide machine and how to use it. Now, the film makes clear that Jones hasn’t worked in a restaurant in a number of years, but it is totally inconceivable that he would not know what sous vide is given his background and pedigree. Especially since home cooks have known of it for at least 5 years.

With all that is wrong in the character department, Burnt is a treat for those who enjoy food. The plates presented are gorgeous and worthy of anything seen at world class restaurants like the French Laundry, The Fat Duck, or Le Bernadine. Even the intensity of Jones is mirrored in mold of contemporary chefs like Gordon Ramsey or Marco Pierre White. Right down to the obsession with perfection and the flying plates of unsatisfactory cooking. The film strives for authenticity, showcasing real techniques used in the modern haute cuisine. Eye droppers, tweezers, sous vide machines, and more make appearances. The only shame is the editing can get in the way, cutting and jerking from station to station instead of one beautiful shot of the kitchen at work.

On one hand, Burnt delights with the meticulous attention to detail to make the dishes going out of the kitchen absolutely beautiful. Unfortunately, this is not enough to carry a full length film. This is where it all falls flat. The characters are lacking depth. The main subject is wholly unlikeable with few if any redeeming qualities, save for the last 10 minutes, and by then it is too late. The plot has too many holes in it. For crying out loud no one ever says what happened in France other than Jones made some people very mad and wouldn’t be welcomed back in Paris. The editing, especially in the kitchen, appears to be the work of someone suffering from ADHD and off their meds. It really is a shame because this could and should have been a good film. In the end we are left with a meal that looks pretty, but is seriously lacking in seasoning. (– Nathan Grube)


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DRUNK STONED BRILLIANT DEAD: THE STORY OF THE NATIONAL LAMPOON Arrives on Blu-ray and DVD 4/19

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Available for the first time on Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital Rental/Download on April 19 from Magnolia Home Entertainment, DRUNK STONED BRILLIANT DEAD: THE STORY OF THE NATIONAL LAMPOON follows the eccentric and brilliant minds of the team that proclaimed to its readers “If You Don’t Buy This Magazine, We’ll Kill This Dog.” From acclaimed filmmaker Douglas Tirola (Hey Bartender, All In: The Poker Movie), the hilarious documentary follows its growth from a cult magazine to how it eventually branched out to successful radio shows, live stage performances and movies, becoming one of the biggest staples in the entertainment industry.

From the 1970s thru the 1990s, there was no hipper, no more outrageous comedy in print than The National Lampoon, the groundbreaking humor magazine that pushed the limits of taste and acceptability - and then pushed them even harder. Parodying everything from politics, religion, entertainment and the whole of American lifestyle, the Lampoon eventually went on to branch into successful radio shows, record albums, live stage revues and movies, including Animal House and National Lampoon’s Vacation, launching dozens of huge careers on the way.

Director Douglas Tirola’s documentary DRUNK STONED BRILLIANT DEAD: THE STORY OF THE NATIONAL LAMPOON - tells the story of its rise and fall through fresh, candid interviews with its key staff, and illustrated with hundreds of outrageous images from the mag itself (along with never-seen interview footage from the magazine’s prime). The film gives fans of the Lampoon a unique inside look at what made the magazine tick, its key players, and why it was so outrageously successful: a magazine that dared to think what no one was thinking, but wished they had.


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INVESTIGATING LOIS LANE by Tim Hanley (book review)

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By Elizabeth Weitz

If you are a female comic reader there’s more than just a chance that you’ve been pissed off how the ladies tend to get written when helmed by a guy. But there has been no greater love/pisstivity relationship than with the great Lois Lane, a character who is both a feminist icon (for her no-holds-barred desire to be a tough, independent reporter) and the sadly all-to-common Damsel-in-Destress trope forced upon her so that she doesn’t come across as too domineering.

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EXCLUSIVE: Harrison Ford to Star In More Unnecessary Sequels

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I’ve got exciting news: Now that we’ve learned what happened after to Han Solo in the 30+ years since Return of the Jedi, and we’ll soon find out what Rick Deckard and Indiana Jones have been up to after all of these years, Harrison Ford will be reprising some of his other iconic roles.

First in 2020, Dr. Richard Kimble will return to the big screen once again framed for murder and on the run from the NSA.


Then in 2021 President James Marshall, after amending the Constitution and winning an unprecedented 5th term, must take back the Presidential Yacht after Somali pirates hijack it. And finally, and most eagerly anticipated, director Francis Ford Coppola will explore the rise and fall of Robert Duvall’s scheming executive assistant in the sequel to The Conversation. 
I find it particular ironic that Ford, who gives fans and interviewers the look of death when asked geek questions about his icon roles, has now full out embraced the Hollywood nostalgia bandwagon.

If there was anyone who I thought would pass up massive amounts of money to make unnecessary sequels, it was him.

But I’m wrong.

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THANK YOU BILL FINGER! Batman's True Creative Paternity

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Written by Lenny Schwartz

Without Bill Finger this Batman Vs. Superman film would never be happening, nor would any of the previous Christian Bale films. Heck, George Clooney never would have donned the cape and cowl and had a lifelong career joke, Michael Keaton would never have fought Jack Nicholson and heck, he wouldn't even be in Birdman, which won Best Picture last year.

Overdramatic? Maybe. Ostensibly, though, it's true.

Without Bill Finger and his writing talent, Batman wouldn't exist as he does today. The Gotham world as we know it wouldn't exist.

Think about it. A world without Batman. It's true.

Batman T-shirts, video games, comic books, baseball hats, and films would not exist without the talents and intellect of Bill Finger.

Bob Kane and Bill Finger

In May 1939, Batman made his comic book debut in Detective Comics # 27.

It seemed to be the brainchild of an artist named Bob Kane. Bob sold the story to National Comics (before they became DC Comics).

Little did the public know Bob had a partner – Bill Finger.

Bill was the writer coming up with the stories that made Batman unique. Bill even helped with the actual design of Batman, suggesting a better color pattern(then the red and blue tights Kane designed) a cape and cowl...and pretty much everything that makes Batman, you know, BATMAN.

He also came up with characters such as Commissioner Gordon, suggested the Batmobile and Batcave...heck he even named the guy "Bruce Wayne" and came up with his backstory, amongst hundreds of other compelling plot turns and character details.

Seems easy that Bill was the co-creator of Batman, right?

Well, Bob Kane didn't think so.

Bill was never credited for writing the stories. There was never a mention of him writing anything.

To the world, there was no Bill Finger. Nobody even cares.

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Happy 20th Anniversary RESIDENT EVIL! Win a T-Shirt!

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20 years ago this week, with the debut of the first Resident Evil game, the doors to the infamous mansion first opened and ushered in fans to a whole new world of survival horror. Dark hallways and ominous corners led to thrills and chills that would leave a lasting imprint on everyone who dared to see what was behind each new door. Who could forget the creepy turn of the first zombie’s head as it looked up from its feast, the startling surprise of a Cerberus zombie dog crashing through the window of an eerie hallway, the almost Jill Sandwich, or the miracles of typewriter tape and potted herbs?

Since the birth of the series on March 22, 1996, Resident Evil has gone on to become one of the most iconic and successful gaming franchises of all time. With game sales topping 66 million copies worldwide and its expansion into successful Hollywood feature films, merchandise, attractions and events across the globe, the series continues to infect the hearts of survival horror fans everywhere.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the series, we've teamed with our friends at TV Store Online to give away an Umbrella Corporation t-shirt to two FOG! readers!

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