In the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episode "Identity Crisis", Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge (LeVar Burton) meets an old friend, Lieutenant Commander Susanna Leijten (Maryann Plunkett), the only surviving member of a mission they both went on years before. It seems that their compatriots have gone missing or stolen shuttlecrafts to return to the planet Tarchannen III, where they were last united. Soon after her arrival, Leijten also begins exhibiting weird behavior, twitching nervously and demanding a visit to Tarchannen III. Her body begins to mutate. Her fingers fuse together and eerie blue veins appear on her skin. Her eyes turn yellow. It's all Dr. Crusher (Gates McFadden) can do to slow the mutations.
Geordi, while unattended, also suddenly begins to mutate. He eventually returns to Tarchannen III, having turned into a near-invisible creature that can only be seen under a special blacklight. Leijten has to overcome her own...
Geordi, while unattended, also suddenly begins to mutate. He eventually returns to Tarchannen III, having turned into a near-invisible creature that can only be seen under a special blacklight. Leijten has to overcome her own...
- 4/14/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Imperial forces finally catch up to the Batch in their pursuit of Omega, and as the final season of Bad Batch nears its end, the stage gets set up for a grand final conflict between the renegade Clone Troopers and the forces of the tyrant Galactic Empire. Previously, an Imperial covert Clone operative managed to track Omega at Captain Rex’s rebel Clone outpost along with the rest of the batch and almost managed to capture her, destroying much of Rex’s forces in the process. The same operative returns in the latest two episodes of the series, once again causing much headache to the Batch through his machinations.
In the previous episode, the legendary Force user/ bounty hunter Asajj Ventress sought out the Bad Batch in Pabu, as it was revealed that she was Fennec Shand’s contact who had inquired about Omega’s M-count information. Ventress’ past as...
In the previous episode, the legendary Force user/ bounty hunter Asajj Ventress sought out the Bad Batch in Pabu, as it was revealed that she was Fennec Shand’s contact who had inquired about Omega’s M-count information. Ventress’ past as...
- 4/4/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
This article contains spoilers for "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" season 3, episode 10, "Identity Crisis."
After last week's episode of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" saw Asajj Ventress return from the grave, the show took a pivot this week. Instead of visiting Clone Force 99 at all, "Identity Crisis" takes us back to Mount Tantiss and focuses on Emerie Karr.
Karr, who's voiced by "Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith" alum Keisha Castle-Hughes, is another female clone of Jango Fett, albeit much older than Omega. Introduced in previous seasons of "The Bad Batch," she's thus far been part of the crew on Mount Tantiss working alongside Dr. Hemlock on Operation Necromancer. She was also the one who gave Omega back her makeshift Lula doll at the beginning of season 3, sowing seeds that are paid off in this episode. The "Identity Crisis" the episode's title refers to is Emerie's, as...
After last week's episode of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" saw Asajj Ventress return from the grave, the show took a pivot this week. Instead of visiting Clone Force 99 at all, "Identity Crisis" takes us back to Mount Tantiss and focuses on Emerie Karr.
Karr, who's voiced by "Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith" alum Keisha Castle-Hughes, is another female clone of Jango Fett, albeit much older than Omega. Introduced in previous seasons of "The Bad Batch," she's thus far been part of the crew on Mount Tantiss working alongside Dr. Hemlock on Operation Necromancer. She was also the one who gave Omega back her makeshift Lula doll at the beginning of season 3, sowing seeds that are paid off in this episode. The "Identity Crisis" the episode's title refers to is Emerie's, as...
- 4/3/2024
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
News
Deadline reports that Ellen DeGeneres has sold a comedy to NBC about a lesbian who gets pregnant with her straight best friend just as he meets the love of her life.
Andrew Rannells will be returning to Girls this season and is expected to become a series regular if the HBO comedy is picked up for a fourth season.
Diane Keaton has bought the rights to remake Last Tango in Halifax for American TV, preferably for HBO.
And just to point out that our shows get adapted for other audiences, too, Nigerian TV is getting an African take on Desperate Housewives.
Lee Tergesen will be a part of The Following‘s second season, according to The Hollywood Reporter. It’s probably a good bet that his character won’t be what he initially seems.
Tergensen in The River.
Craig Ferguson is set to host Celebrity Name Game, a syndicated...
Deadline reports that Ellen DeGeneres has sold a comedy to NBC about a lesbian who gets pregnant with her straight best friend just as he meets the love of her life.
Andrew Rannells will be returning to Girls this season and is expected to become a series regular if the HBO comedy is picked up for a fourth season.
Diane Keaton has bought the rights to remake Last Tango in Halifax for American TV, preferably for HBO.
And just to point out that our shows get adapted for other audiences, too, Nigerian TV is getting an African take on Desperate Housewives.
Lee Tergesen will be a part of The Following‘s second season, according to The Hollywood Reporter. It’s probably a good bet that his character won’t be what he initially seems.
Tergensen in The River.
Craig Ferguson is set to host Celebrity Name Game, a syndicated...
- 10/29/2013
- by Lyle Masaki
- The Backlot
Craig Ferguson will be hosting Celebrity Name Game, a game show debuting in fall 2014 that's based on the board game Identity Crisis, which has "elements of games like Celebrity, Time's Up! and Taboo" and is "a team-based game where you compete to guess famous identities based on the clues given by your teammates." The game show is created by Courteney Cox and David Arquette (both of whom will likely appear!) and "Kim Kardashian" is bound to be an answer. You're welcome.
- 10/28/2013
- by Lindsey Weber
- Vulture
FremantleMedia North America has teamed with Debmar-Mercury for Celebrity Name Game, a fast-paced game show slated for a fall 2014 nationally syndicated launch with The Late Late Show’s Craig Ferguson hosting. The half-hour strip, based on the board game Identity Crisis, was developed by Courteney Cox and David Arquette’s Coquette Prods with Scott St. John (Deal Or No Deal), who will serve as showrunner. Ferguson’s involvement stems from the project’s first incarnation at CBS where Coquette sold it as a pilot two years ago under the title Identity Crisis with Ferguson hosting. In Celebrity Name Game, celebrities team with contestants to identify famous names including actors, singers, athletes, pop culture figures, politicians and even cartoon characters. “Celebrity Name Game is a hilarious and innovative rapid-fire game show that combines the best of pop culture with the best of comedy,” said Fmna CEO Thom Beers, noting the company...
- 10/28/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Craig Ferguson is doubling down on his TV duties. The host of CBS' The Late, Late Show has been tapped to host a new syndicated game show set to debut in fall 2014. Celebrity Name Game, from FremantleMedia North America and Debmar-Mercury, will run in a half-hour format and is based on board game Identity Crisis. Each episode finds celebrities teaming up with contestants to identify famous names -- including actors, singers, athletes, pop culture figures, politicians and even cartoon characters. Courteney Cox and David Arquette’s Coquette Productions developed project, and Deal or No Deal's Scott St. John is
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- 10/28/2013
- by Michael O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Feature Ferenc Igali 9 Oct 2013 - 03:00
Are some comic book stories simply too dark for the movies? Ferenc has a look at five controversial storylines to find out...
Please Note: There are potential spoilers ahead. Check the name of the comic book storyline, and if you haven't read it, skip to the next entry!
Comic book adaptations on film are everywhere. And I do mean, everywhere. The movie industry is churning out these productions at such a high rate, for two main reasons: there’s an established fan base to draw from, and then there’s the franchising opportunity. A comic book is not a singular event, in any fashion. It’s an experience, it’s a timeline. Timelines make a lot of money – multiple movie deals for just one character out of hundreds – and, there’s the failsafe: if it doesn’t work, you can just pick the next one.
Are some comic book stories simply too dark for the movies? Ferenc has a look at five controversial storylines to find out...
Please Note: There are potential spoilers ahead. Check the name of the comic book storyline, and if you haven't read it, skip to the next entry!
Comic book adaptations on film are everywhere. And I do mean, everywhere. The movie industry is churning out these productions at such a high rate, for two main reasons: there’s an established fan base to draw from, and then there’s the franchising opportunity. A comic book is not a singular event, in any fashion. It’s an experience, it’s a timeline. Timelines make a lot of money – multiple movie deals for just one character out of hundreds – and, there’s the failsafe: if it doesn’t work, you can just pick the next one.
- 10/7/2013
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
Dan Didio has written the latest iteration of the character for Villains Month, part of the new Forever Evil crossover event. It ties up a plot arc that’s been weaving through the New 52 books since their inception – the villain’s black diamond has appeared in the short-lived Team 7 title, as well as Catwoman Demon Knights and even Sword and Sorcery. So clearly his return is intended to be a big one.
But this isn’t the first time DC has tried to make Eclipso into a top-echelon threat. Not by a long length.
People go on about how many times Aquaman has been revamped, but I gotta tell you, I think Eclipso has him beat. Originally a sort of Jekyll-Hyde pastiche, he was released from within scientist Bruce Gordon whenever he was caught in the shadow of an eclipse. Fortunately, eclipses are rather rare, so the character almost never appeared…...
But this isn’t the first time DC has tried to make Eclipso into a top-echelon threat. Not by a long length.
People go on about how many times Aquaman has been revamped, but I gotta tell you, I think Eclipso has him beat. Originally a sort of Jekyll-Hyde pastiche, he was released from within scientist Bruce Gordon whenever he was caught in the shadow of an eclipse. Fortunately, eclipses are rather rare, so the character almost never appeared…...
- 9/19/2013
- by Vinnie Bartilucci
- Comicmix.com
Sneak Peek new key art from Season 2 of The CW's "Arrow", showcasing another DC Comics' character, in a 3-4 episode story arc.
The character 'Jean Loring' will appear in Season 2', described as a savvy attorney who will do 'anything' for her clients and a longtime friend and legal counsel to 'Moira Queen', currently on trial for her role in the destruction of 'The Glades'.
Loring was originally the love interest of tiny superhero 'The Atom', debuting in DC's "Showcase" #34 (September–October 1961), created by writer Gardner Fox and illustrator Gil Kane.
Loring then appeared continually in minor roles until the 2004 storyline "Identity Crisis", in which she suffered a mental breakdown and murdered 'Sue Dibny', wife of the 'Elongated Man'.
In prison, she disovered a black diamond substance that enabled her to become the supervillain 'Eclipso'.
Click the images to enlarge...
The character 'Jean Loring' will appear in Season 2', described as a savvy attorney who will do 'anything' for her clients and a longtime friend and legal counsel to 'Moira Queen', currently on trial for her role in the destruction of 'The Glades'.
Loring was originally the love interest of tiny superhero 'The Atom', debuting in DC's "Showcase" #34 (September–October 1961), created by writer Gardner Fox and illustrator Gil Kane.
Loring then appeared continually in minor roles until the 2004 storyline "Identity Crisis", in which she suffered a mental breakdown and murdered 'Sue Dibny', wife of the 'Elongated Man'.
In prison, she disovered a black diamond substance that enabled her to become the supervillain 'Eclipso'.
Click the images to enlarge...
- 8/28/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
While Marvel’s latest Event is a well put-together, if emotionless, story, DC’s latest – Trinity War – is stupid, badly written, and barely makes any sense and is by far the worse of the two.
Trinity War was initially sold as a conflict between the three Justice teams: Justice League, Justice League of America, and Justice League Dark, with the mysterious Pandora somehow caught up in the midst of it all. What the story of Trinity War has become instead is Superman killing Doctor Light, a character whom many might remember with distaste as being the rapist from Identity Crisis and who was rebooted in the New 52 as a family man/scientist who – just before Trinity War kicked off – turned out to have light powers. The Event comics since then have seen the various characters putting aside their differences and looking for a reason why Superman wasn’t to blame...
Trinity War was initially sold as a conflict between the three Justice teams: Justice League, Justice League of America, and Justice League Dark, with the mysterious Pandora somehow caught up in the midst of it all. What the story of Trinity War has become instead is Superman killing Doctor Light, a character whom many might remember with distaste as being the rapist from Identity Crisis and who was rebooted in the New 52 as a family man/scientist who – just before Trinity War kicked off – turned out to have light powers. The Event comics since then have seen the various characters putting aside their differences and looking for a reason why Superman wasn’t to blame...
- 8/17/2013
- by Noel Thorne
- Obsessed with Film
According to VancouverFilm.Net, British Columbia-born actress Teryl Rothery ("Hellcats", "Stargate") will play a long-time DC Comics' character, in a 3-4 episode story arc, introduced in "Arrow" Season 2:
Rothery will play 'Jean Loring', described as a savvy attorney who will do 'anything' for her clients and a longtime friend and legal counsel to 'Moira Queen', currently on trial for her role in the destruction of 'The Glades'.
DC Comics' Jean Loring was originally the love interest of tiny superhero 'The Atom', debuting in DC's "Showcase" #34 (September–October 1961), created by writer Gardner Fox and illustrator Gil Kane.
Loring then appeared continually in minor roles until the 2004 storyline "Identity Crisis", in which she suffered a mental breakdown and murdered 'Sue Dibny', wife of the 'Elongated Man'.
This would later lead Loring to become the supervillain 'Eclipso'.
Click the images to enlarge...
Rothery will play 'Jean Loring', described as a savvy attorney who will do 'anything' for her clients and a longtime friend and legal counsel to 'Moira Queen', currently on trial for her role in the destruction of 'The Glades'.
DC Comics' Jean Loring was originally the love interest of tiny superhero 'The Atom', debuting in DC's "Showcase" #34 (September–October 1961), created by writer Gardner Fox and illustrator Gil Kane.
Loring then appeared continually in minor roles until the 2004 storyline "Identity Crisis", in which she suffered a mental breakdown and murdered 'Sue Dibny', wife of the 'Elongated Man'.
This would later lead Loring to become the supervillain 'Eclipso'.
Click the images to enlarge...
- 8/13/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Sidekick #1
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Artist: Tom Mandrake
Colors: HiFi
Publisher: Image
In its opening page, Sidekick #1 revels in the Silver Age of Comics where teen sidekicks saved the day, and villains used harmless gimmicks and didn’t kill anyone. But like any good Image book, it turns these tropes on their collective heads and plunges its character into a darker and grittier reality. Instead of relying on over the top violence and character deaths, J. Michael Straczynski plays with the concept of what a “sidekick” against a world that seems realistic, but actually isn’t. The characters might be lacking in depth, but Straczynski does an excellent job creating a wholly new superhero universe that is a combination of Adam West’s Batman TV show, Watchmen, and 21st century United States. The art team of Tom Mandrake and HiFi bring the world and characters to life with a combination...
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Artist: Tom Mandrake
Colors: HiFi
Publisher: Image
In its opening page, Sidekick #1 revels in the Silver Age of Comics where teen sidekicks saved the day, and villains used harmless gimmicks and didn’t kill anyone. But like any good Image book, it turns these tropes on their collective heads and plunges its character into a darker and grittier reality. Instead of relying on over the top violence and character deaths, J. Michael Straczynski plays with the concept of what a “sidekick” against a world that seems realistic, but actually isn’t. The characters might be lacking in depth, but Straczynski does an excellent job creating a wholly new superhero universe that is a combination of Adam West’s Batman TV show, Watchmen, and 21st century United States. The art team of Tom Mandrake and HiFi bring the world and characters to life with a combination...
- 8/7/2013
- by Logan Dalton
- SoundOnSight
The story so far: following the Throne of Atlantis storyline where Aquaman’s brother Ocean Master waged war on us land people, Amanda Waller set about constructing a team who could combat the global threat the Justice League represent should they ever go rogue. That team is the imaginatively named Justice League – of America (and are paradoxically comprised of weaker “heroes” than the Justice League – Catwoman, Green Arrow, Vibe, Steve Trevor. But they’re still the World’s Most Dangerous apparently)! When Trinity War kicked off last week in Justice League #22, the Jl and the Jla were brought together in a confrontation that climaxed with Superman killing Doctor Light by blasting his head off with his heat vision. But did Superman intend to take a life or not? You will in no way be in any doubt by the end of this issue that he did.
We pick up Justice League...
We pick up Justice League...
- 7/17/2013
- by Noel Thorne
- Obsessed with Film
In his 75 years of life, Superman has had plenty of opportunity to upset his fans. His new, pants-less costume has caused more of a stir than you might think since its Man of Steel/New 52 redesign.
In the run-up to the release of Zack Snyder's reboot, we at Digital Spy take a look back over the moments in his long career that really had cause to offend:
Death and Rebirth
1992's 'Death of Superman' launched a year-long saga that would prove one of the title's most commercially successful storylines of all time, but it isn't without its detractors. The 'Death' part came courtesy of Doomsday, a new, silent villain who only role was to repeatedly punch the Man of Steel in the face until he breathed no more. The ensuing story - which saw four rivals emerge to replace Superman - was frequently silly and illogical. Many fans felt betrayed by his hand-wave return,...
In the run-up to the release of Zack Snyder's reboot, we at Digital Spy take a look back over the moments in his long career that really had cause to offend:
Death and Rebirth
1992's 'Death of Superman' launched a year-long saga that would prove one of the title's most commercially successful storylines of all time, but it isn't without its detractors. The 'Death' part came courtesy of Doomsday, a new, silent villain who only role was to repeatedly punch the Man of Steel in the face until he breathed no more. The ensuing story - which saw four rivals emerge to replace Superman - was frequently silly and illogical. Many fans felt betrayed by his hand-wave return,...
- 6/13/2013
- Digital Spy
by Brett White
With "Arrow" executive producer Marc Guggenheim promising to double up the evil in the show's second season, fan speculation is starting about just who he could be referring to. The show did a solid job of featuring a number of classic villains from DC's "Green Arrow" comic books, including versions of Malcolm Merlyn (season one's big bad), Constantine Drakon, Count Vertigo, Deadshot and China White. The producers even adapted Kevin Smith's Onomatopoeia into Mr. Blank. And that leaves out Deathstroke, who will join the cast full time next season.
It's entirely possible that Manu Bennett's Deathstroke will be one of the show's big villains next year. But what if he isn't? What other villains could show up to torment Arrow for the long haul? This is a topic we brought up over a year ago, before the show's first episode had even aired. Four of...
With "Arrow" executive producer Marc Guggenheim promising to double up the evil in the show's second season, fan speculation is starting about just who he could be referring to. The show did a solid job of featuring a number of classic villains from DC's "Green Arrow" comic books, including versions of Malcolm Merlyn (season one's big bad), Constantine Drakon, Count Vertigo, Deadshot and China White. The producers even adapted Kevin Smith's Onomatopoeia into Mr. Blank. And that leaves out Deathstroke, who will join the cast full time next season.
It's entirely possible that Manu Bennett's Deathstroke will be one of the show's big villains next year. But what if he isn't? What other villains could show up to torment Arrow for the long haul? This is a topic we brought up over a year ago, before the show's first episode had even aired. Four of...
- 5/22/2013
- by Splash Page Team
- MTV Splash Page
After his death in Green Arrow 101, Oliver Queen is replaced as Green Arrow by his son Connor Hawke. The series lasted for 37 more issues before being cancelled in 1998. Connor Hawke also became a temporary member of the Justice League of America in Grant Morrison’s run on Jla even taking out the supervillain The Key with his father’s trick arrows, including the infamous Golden Age refugee that is the boxing glove arrow. However, Oliver Queen’s exploits were chronicled in several out of continuity stories before he was brought back from the dead and rebooted for good.
Alex Ross (Kingdom Come in 1996, Jla: Secret Origins in 2002, Jla: Liberty and Justice in 2003, Justice from 2005-07)
Alex Ross combined his love for aesthetic and heroes of the Silver Age with a painter’s touch to become one of the greatest and most unique comic book artists. He doesn’t use an inker,...
Alex Ross (Kingdom Come in 1996, Jla: Secret Origins in 2002, Jla: Liberty and Justice in 2003, Justice from 2005-07)
Alex Ross combined his love for aesthetic and heroes of the Silver Age with a painter’s touch to become one of the greatest and most unique comic book artists. He doesn’t use an inker,...
- 4/4/2013
- by Logan Dalton
- SoundOnSight
The Carrie Diaries, Season 1, Episode 11: “Identity Crisis”
Written by Jessica O’Toole & Amy Rardin
Directed by Jann Turner
Airs Monday at 8pm (Et) on the CW
Love may be in the air, and the car, and the diner, and every room in Sebastian’s house, but the real bulk of the story derives from a light hearted wig delivering adventure. While this seems pretty in step with the series, it’s unfortunate how Carrie impersonating Larissa (with a British accent she overheard in an alleyway reanimated rat puppet theatre production of “King Lear”) overshadows Walt’s story as much as it did.
The curse of last week lives on, as they really stretch out what they had to work with, once again delivering a closed narrative with just barely enough plot to keep one from calling it filler (coming this time in the form of Walt and Carrie’s closing conversation). There was,...
Written by Jessica O’Toole & Amy Rardin
Directed by Jann Turner
Airs Monday at 8pm (Et) on the CW
Love may be in the air, and the car, and the diner, and every room in Sebastian’s house, but the real bulk of the story derives from a light hearted wig delivering adventure. While this seems pretty in step with the series, it’s unfortunate how Carrie impersonating Larissa (with a British accent she overheard in an alleyway reanimated rat puppet theatre production of “King Lear”) overshadows Walt’s story as much as it did.
The curse of last week lives on, as they really stretch out what they had to work with, once again delivering a closed narrative with just barely enough plot to keep one from calling it filler (coming this time in the form of Walt and Carrie’s closing conversation). There was,...
- 3/26/2013
- by Ashley Blackburn
- SoundOnSight
Remember that time when spring break wasn't all about bikinis, kegs and one night stands?
Yes, everyone, that time existed and it was in high school. As "Identity Crisis" showed, it was usually a lot of suburban hobnobbing, maybe a vacation, some video games, and extracurricular activities.
For someone like Carrie Bradshaw, it was a chance to spend a whole week pursuing her professional passion.
The thing is...younger Carrie is a little too neurotic and serious at times. While it's fun for her to play at Interview once a week with Larissa, I'm not sure it's a full-time world for her. She has a lot of growing up to do. Sure, she was able to wing it, pretend to be Larissa and get Andy Warhol his wig, but she was too uptight at times. Uptight is not a personality type that would thrive at Interview magazine.
Carrie, what's wrong with you?...
Yes, everyone, that time existed and it was in high school. As "Identity Crisis" showed, it was usually a lot of suburban hobnobbing, maybe a vacation, some video games, and extracurricular activities.
For someone like Carrie Bradshaw, it was a chance to spend a whole week pursuing her professional passion.
The thing is...younger Carrie is a little too neurotic and serious at times. While it's fun for her to play at Interview once a week with Larissa, I'm not sure it's a full-time world for her. She has a lot of growing up to do. Sure, she was able to wing it, pretend to be Larissa and get Andy Warhol his wig, but she was too uptight at times. Uptight is not a personality type that would thrive at Interview magazine.
Carrie, what's wrong with you?...
- 3/26/2013
- by leigh.raines@gmail.com (Leigh Raines)
- TVfanatic
As we wished Carrie a very special birthday, I found myself reminiscing of my own 17th birthday.
Much like Carrie, 17 was a time of often wondering if "The Long and Winding Road Not Taken" was meant to be a part of my journey or not. Birthdays seemed to mean much more back then and never went as planned... just like how Carrie’s big day ended.
Our girl found herself missing out on her own birthday festivities when her internship interfered with her plans. By the way, I am so glad that Carrie is back in action at Interview.
Also, major props to her for not even batting an eyelash about her birthday when Larissa demanded her at the so-called literary event of the year. That was quite impressive and so grown up of her.
Leaving Carrie dateless after having plans with his mother, Sebastian was as vulnerable and charming as ever.
Much like Carrie, 17 was a time of often wondering if "The Long and Winding Road Not Taken" was meant to be a part of my journey or not. Birthdays seemed to mean much more back then and never went as planned... just like how Carrie’s big day ended.
Our girl found herself missing out on her own birthday festivities when her internship interfered with her plans. By the way, I am so glad that Carrie is back in action at Interview.
Also, major props to her for not even batting an eyelash about her birthday when Larissa demanded her at the so-called literary event of the year. That was quite impressive and so grown up of her.
Leaving Carrie dateless after having plans with his mother, Sebastian was as vulnerable and charming as ever.
- 3/19/2013
- by onlyxtina@gmail.com (Christina Tran)
- TVfanatic
“The Omac Project” was part of DC’s “Countdown to Infinite Crisis” and came after their previous event “Identity Crisis”. A brief background note to understand this book: in “Identity Crisis”, Doctor Light, a super-lame villain, somehow manages to get into the Jla’s Watchtower without being seen or stopped by anyone and rapes the Elongated Man’s wife Sue Dibny who is conveniently on her own. Some members of the Jla walk in on this scene and are so shocked they decide to permanently alter Light’s personality so he will never again do anything so heinous, nor remember what he did.
They (Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Hawkman, Black Canary) force Zatanna to perform a magical lobotomy on Light but just as they’ve done it Batman walks in on them (I know, the timing right?) and demands to know what they’re doing. Zatanna, unable to stop, decides...
They (Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Hawkman, Black Canary) force Zatanna to perform a magical lobotomy on Light but just as they’ve done it Batman walks in on them (I know, the timing right?) and demands to know what they’re doing. Zatanna, unable to stop, decides...
- 3/18/2013
- by Noel Thorne
- Obsessed with Film
Buffy the Vampire Slayer “Season Eight 31-40″
Writers: Brad Meltzer, Joss Whedon, Scott Allie
Pencillers: Georges Jeanty
Inker: Andy Owens
Colorist: Michelle Owens
Letterer: Richard Starkings
Published by Dark Horse Comics
The last two storylines of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight excelled in regards to art, dialogue, and character development, but a continued focus on exposition at the expense of action and characterization made this conclusion less than satisfying. Without giving anything away, the final issue is amazing and leads into a very different (and perhaps better) Buffyverse for Buffy Season Nine and Angel and Faith.
In the four part “Twilight” arc, Brad Meltzer has lots of fun with the Buffyverse characters. Like Identity Crisis, he is capable of handling a large cast of characters and giving them a distinct voice. His Xander is filled with wisecracks and pop culture references, but he has matured from his portrayal in the show.
Writers: Brad Meltzer, Joss Whedon, Scott Allie
Pencillers: Georges Jeanty
Inker: Andy Owens
Colorist: Michelle Owens
Letterer: Richard Starkings
Published by Dark Horse Comics
The last two storylines of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight excelled in regards to art, dialogue, and character development, but a continued focus on exposition at the expense of action and characterization made this conclusion less than satisfying. Without giving anything away, the final issue is amazing and leads into a very different (and perhaps better) Buffyverse for Buffy Season Nine and Angel and Faith.
In the four part “Twilight” arc, Brad Meltzer has lots of fun with the Buffyverse characters. Like Identity Crisis, he is capable of handling a large cast of characters and giving them a distinct voice. His Xander is filled with wisecracks and pop culture references, but he has matured from his portrayal in the show.
- 3/12/2013
- by Logan Dalton
- SoundOnSight
Fans don't have too much longer to wait before getting to see Manu Bennett's take on the archvillain Deathstroke, but in the meantime, we here at Hollywood Justice have decided to take a look back at Deathstroke's history in the comics, to whet your appetite for his forthcoming "Arrow" appearance. Who is this master assassin, and what drives him? Let's find out.
Deathstroke, Aka Slade Wilson, made his first appearance in 1980's "New Teen Titans" #2, wherein the assassin sought to aid his son Grant Wilson, Aka Ravager, in his vendetta against the teen superhero team. When Grant died in the ensuing battle, Slade swore vengeance of his own. Endowed with an enhanced physique and an arsenal of deadly weapons, Deathstroke proved himself in repeated confrontations to be one of the Titans' most enduring and implacable foes.
In the classic "Judas Contract" storyline, Deathstroke enlisted the aid of the teenage...
Deathstroke, Aka Slade Wilson, made his first appearance in 1980's "New Teen Titans" #2, wherein the assassin sought to aid his son Grant Wilson, Aka Ravager, in his vendetta against the teen superhero team. When Grant died in the ensuing battle, Slade swore vengeance of his own. Endowed with an enhanced physique and an arsenal of deadly weapons, Deathstroke proved himself in repeated confrontations to be one of the Titans' most enduring and implacable foes.
In the classic "Judas Contract" storyline, Deathstroke enlisted the aid of the teenage...
- 1/30/2013
- by Matt Adler
- MTV Splash Page
Way back in June we told you to look out for Deathstroke after seeing an initial Arrow tv teaser, and now, via IGN, you can see him in his full glory. Who is Deathstroke? Like I told you before, he’s a pretty significant and badass villain in DC Comics, part of classic runs in books like Teen Titans (which was DC’s equivalent to X-men back in the 80s when both were Huge sellers) and making sweet appearances where he handles just about every Superhero you know (and many you may not) – at least for a minute – in Identity Crisis. I think the image is pretty hard.
In Arrow, Deathstroke, aka Slade Wilson, will be played by Jeffrey Robinson and make his first appearance in the season’s 5th episode, titled “Damaged”. before that, however, and next up, you have tomorrow night’s “Honor Thy Father” (1.02), and I’ve...
In Arrow, Deathstroke, aka Slade Wilson, will be played by Jeffrey Robinson and make his first appearance in the season’s 5th episode, titled “Damaged”. before that, however, and next up, you have tomorrow night’s “Honor Thy Father” (1.02), and I’ve...
- 10/16/2012
- by Jay Tomio
- Boomtron
Like many a respected actress before her, Mary Elizabeth Winstead got her break running from peril — "Final Destination 3" and "Black Christmas" were among her first high profile credits — but her more recent roles have proved that "scream queen" barely scratches the surface of Winstead's repertoire.
We loved her as the untouchably cool object of Michael Cera's affections in "Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World" and a terrorized paleontologist in last year's prequel to "The Thing," but her new indie "Smashed" has industry professionals (including us) tossing around the O-word.
That word is "Oscar," if it wasn't clear.
In anticipation of "Smashed" arriving in theaters this weekend, we asked Winstead about playing drunk, her celebrity doppelganger and whether Bill Murray is her ultimate "Bill Murray figure."
So, you know there's already some Oscar buzz over your role in "Smashed," right?
I have heard the word, sort of ... it's just crazy.
We loved her as the untouchably cool object of Michael Cera's affections in "Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World" and a terrorized paleontologist in last year's prequel to "The Thing," but her new indie "Smashed" has industry professionals (including us) tossing around the O-word.
That word is "Oscar," if it wasn't clear.
In anticipation of "Smashed" arriving in theaters this weekend, we asked Winstead about playing drunk, her celebrity doppelganger and whether Bill Murray is her ultimate "Bill Murray figure."
So, you know there's already some Oscar buzz over your role in "Smashed," right?
I have heard the word, sort of ... it's just crazy.
- 10/9/2012
- by Brooke Tarnoff
- NextMovie
I believe that all DC’s continuity still exists.
That may sound controversial (and it could just be the way my brain works), but I genuinely believe in that statement. I have followed the adventures of various comic book heroes for years and have gone back and read and researched stories from before, during and after the first Crisis on Infinite Earths and still believe that those stories also count. I believe that just as time is depicted as being a fluid changeable series of random events, so too is the continuity and stories of all the DC heroes. In fact, I see the characters following the time-line in their universe in much the same way as we do as readers.
I see it as a straight line in many respects. For example, all of the pre-crisis stories such as Superman fighting Lex Luthor on Lexor and the Flash traversing between parallel universes happened.
That may sound controversial (and it could just be the way my brain works), but I genuinely believe in that statement. I have followed the adventures of various comic book heroes for years and have gone back and read and researched stories from before, during and after the first Crisis on Infinite Earths and still believe that those stories also count. I believe that just as time is depicted as being a fluid changeable series of random events, so too is the continuity and stories of all the DC heroes. In fact, I see the characters following the time-line in their universe in much the same way as we do as readers.
I see it as a straight line in many respects. For example, all of the pre-crisis stories such as Superman fighting Lex Luthor on Lexor and the Flash traversing between parallel universes happened.
- 10/4/2012
- by James Foreman
- Obsessed with Film
It’s been one heck of a summer run for White Collar.
And with the USA Network smash on hiatus - and already renewed for Season 5! - now seemed like the idea time to take a look back and grade what we've seen so far on Season 4, TV Fanatic Report Card style...
Best Episode: “Identity Crisis” was a fun episode that could have sent the cast of National Treasure running for the hills. The twists and turns regarding the Culper legacy had me wanting to hit the library for some follow-up reading. If only they knew that the treasure was real!
Best Teamwork Moment: The scene between Elizabeth, Peter, Sara and Neal in “Compromising Positions” was a delightfully unexpected moment of solidarity between the four. As awkward as it was to hear and see Elizabeth and Neal give Peter and Sara tips on how to pose for salacious photos to...
And with the USA Network smash on hiatus - and already renewed for Season 5! - now seemed like the idea time to take a look back and grade what we've seen so far on Season 4, TV Fanatic Report Card style...
Best Episode: “Identity Crisis” was a fun episode that could have sent the cast of National Treasure running for the hills. The twists and turns regarding the Culper legacy had me wanting to hit the library for some follow-up reading. If only they knew that the treasure was real!
Best Teamwork Moment: The scene between Elizabeth, Peter, Sara and Neal in “Compromising Positions” was a delightfully unexpected moment of solidarity between the four. As awkward as it was to hear and see Elizabeth and Neal give Peter and Sara tips on how to pose for salacious photos to...
- 9/29/2012
- by chandel@tvfanatic.com (Chandel Charles)
- TVfanatic
White Collar S04E06: "Identity Crisis"
Last week's episode of White Collar was a fairly standard art heist plotline but represented something of a watershed for this show: Diana has an inner life too! Most procedurals tend to suffer from a lack of character work, so it can be a breath of fresh air to see formerly stoic or mysterious team members thrust into highly dramatic situations. Speaking of breaths of fresh air: How... More >>...
Last week's episode of White Collar was a fairly standard art heist plotline but represented something of a watershed for this show: Diana has an inner life too! Most procedurals tend to suffer from a lack of character work, so it can be a breath of fresh air to see formerly stoic or mysterious team members thrust into highly dramatic situations. Speaking of breaths of fresh air: How... More >>...
- 8/23/2012
- by Price Peterson
- TV.com
White Collar continued its winning streak of smart, sophisticated and gripping episodes in its fourth season. No one can ever accuse this show of suffering an "Identity Crisis."
From Mozzie's uncompromisable belief in the idea of his parents being spies to the unfathomable conspiracy that unfolded before his eyes, there was no question that this episode had National Treasure written all over it!
I fancy myself quite the Revolutionary War buff, but White Collar had something to teach me that even I didn't know. Raise you hand if you were privy to the existence - contested or not - of the famed Culper spies? Let alone contemplated their modern-day existence?
The National Treasure theme was a great fit for this show and this cast, and it was executed it brilliantly. They really could give Nicolas Cage and company a run for their money.
I love that it started with Mozzie...
From Mozzie's uncompromisable belief in the idea of his parents being spies to the unfathomable conspiracy that unfolded before his eyes, there was no question that this episode had National Treasure written all over it!
I fancy myself quite the Revolutionary War buff, but White Collar had something to teach me that even I didn't know. Raise you hand if you were privy to the existence - contested or not - of the famed Culper spies? Let alone contemplated their modern-day existence?
The National Treasure theme was a great fit for this show and this cast, and it was executed it brilliantly. They really could give Nicolas Cage and company a run for their money.
I love that it started with Mozzie...
- 8/22/2012
- by chandel@mediavine.com (Chandel Charles)
- TVfanatic
In this preview clip for tonight’s White Collar episode, “Identity Crisis” Mozzie (Willie Garson) gets his “Yuuuuup!” on, bidding on an abandoned apartment building with June (Diahann Carroll).
Okay, thankfully Mozzie didn’t go Dave Hester in that clip but whenever I watch A&E’s Storage Wars, I wonder about the eccentrics that have enough cash flow to bid on storage units, or in this case, an abandoned apartment. This only builds our curiosity of the fascinating Mozzie, who we never know what he’s up to on any given moment, as well as how he acquires some of his antiquities. Now we know. We love these Mozzie-centric episodes and who doesn’t love an appearance with June?
Now this latest purchase by Mozzie is just the beginning of one of Mozzie’s adventures as he’s bound to find something in this apartment that will lead him,...
Okay, thankfully Mozzie didn’t go Dave Hester in that clip but whenever I watch A&E’s Storage Wars, I wonder about the eccentrics that have enough cash flow to bid on storage units, or in this case, an abandoned apartment. This only builds our curiosity of the fascinating Mozzie, who we never know what he’s up to on any given moment, as well as how he acquires some of his antiquities. Now we know. We love these Mozzie-centric episodes and who doesn’t love an appearance with June?
Now this latest purchase by Mozzie is just the beginning of one of Mozzie’s adventures as he’s bound to find something in this apartment that will lead him,...
- 8/21/2012
- by Ernie Estrella
- BuzzFocus.com
Tags: SurvivorGLEERosie O' DonnellWAPSpongeBob SquarePantsIMDb
Good morning, Brewbies!
I'm glad you're here!
After Lea Michele tweeted a photo of herself and Chris Colfer reunited at last on the New York set of Glee, Vulture visited the set to see if the Kurt and Rachel Show is really turning into the long-fabled spin-off Ryan Murphy has been teasing since like 1998. Their verdict: Yeah, probably. And apparently things are a lot racier in a 9:00 timeslot outside of Ohio. The article mentions a lot of humping and grinding and hands headed "downtown" during Rachel's performance of "Oops! I Did It Again." It's Glee all grown/raunched-up.
Elsewhere in Lima: "When we wandered back to Brittany’s bedroom in Ohio, the track for Spears’s super sad break-up song “Everytime” kicked in. There was Heather Morris lying face-down on her bed, miserable without Santana, who’s far away and cheerleading for the University of Louisville.
Good morning, Brewbies!
I'm glad you're here!
After Lea Michele tweeted a photo of herself and Chris Colfer reunited at last on the New York set of Glee, Vulture visited the set to see if the Kurt and Rachel Show is really turning into the long-fabled spin-off Ryan Murphy has been teasing since like 1998. Their verdict: Yeah, probably. And apparently things are a lot racier in a 9:00 timeslot outside of Ohio. The article mentions a lot of humping and grinding and hands headed "downtown" during Rachel's performance of "Oops! I Did It Again." It's Glee all grown/raunched-up.
Elsewhere in Lima: "When we wandered back to Brittany’s bedroom in Ohio, the track for Spears’s super sad break-up song “Everytime” kicked in. There was Heather Morris lying face-down on her bed, miserable without Santana, who’s far away and cheerleading for the University of Louisville.
- 8/21/2012
- by stuntdouble
- AfterEllen.com
This weekend’s B-Sides is dedicated to the memory of the late Alice Cooper. No, the horror rocker isn’t actually dead, but he was killed last weekend when he got punted to death in Syfy’s Bigfoot. Not the first time he was mauled on film by a hairy beast.
That last time was in the 1984 Spanish werewolf flick Monster Dog. As rock star Vincent Raven returning to his hometown to film a new music video, Alice Cooper found himself nose-to-snout with a lupine nightmare with a taste for Eighties musicians.
The music video is for a song titled “Identity Crisis” Cooper composed exclusively for Monster Dog. The clip you are about to see is from the music video shoot that opens the film.
For over 15 years “Identity Crisis” was only available in the form you are about to see and heard later on playing again over the closing credits of Monster Dog.
That last time was in the 1984 Spanish werewolf flick Monster Dog. As rock star Vincent Raven returning to his hometown to film a new music video, Alice Cooper found himself nose-to-snout with a lupine nightmare with a taste for Eighties musicians.
The music video is for a song titled “Identity Crisis” Cooper composed exclusively for Monster Dog. The clip you are about to see is from the music video shoot that opens the film.
For over 15 years “Identity Crisis” was only available in the form you are about to see and heard later on playing again over the closing credits of Monster Dog.
- 7/7/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
After the huge box-office success of Marvel’s The Avengers earlier this, year the bar has been set extraordinarily high for the rest of 2012′s comic book adaptations. Namely Chris Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises and Marc Webb’s The Amazing Spider-Man have a lot to live up to.
In this week’s installment of “hype” I’m looking at the excitement surrounding the July 3rd arrival of everyones favourite web-slinger.
NYC Spider-Man Celebration Week
One of the most spectacular aspects of the marketing campaign surrounding The Amazing Spider-Man is a series of week long events taking place in Spidey’s home town NYC from the 25th June, leading up to the release of the film.
How clever of Sony Pictures to take over one of the most famous cities in the world, effectively using it as a giant multi-faceted billboard for their summer blockbuster. Events include spider themed...
In this week’s installment of “hype” I’m looking at the excitement surrounding the July 3rd arrival of everyones favourite web-slinger.
NYC Spider-Man Celebration Week
One of the most spectacular aspects of the marketing campaign surrounding The Amazing Spider-Man is a series of week long events taking place in Spidey’s home town NYC from the 25th June, leading up to the release of the film.
How clever of Sony Pictures to take over one of the most famous cities in the world, effectively using it as a giant multi-faceted billboard for their summer blockbuster. Events include spider themed...
- 6/18/2012
- by Chelsey Burdon
- Obsessed with Film
This doesn’t look as awful as it could, though by far the coolest thing about this extended trailer of Arrow, sent to us by the CW, is what worries me the most. Let’s get back to that in a moment.
We’ve been talking about the show for months now, but it sure seemed like Arrow got a lot more solid at CW after The Avengers went on to world crush at theaters, with a member of the team that kind of looked badass with a bow-and-arrow in Hawkeye. Arrow, is of course the new CW show based on DC Comics’ own bow-and-arrow vigilante, Green Arrow. Smallville fans may recall the character, who was played by Justin Hartley.
Same property, different take and universe/continuity(for you comic book fans), as this Green Arrow is played by Stephen Amell. In this trailer it looks like he can more than handle the physicality,...
We’ve been talking about the show for months now, but it sure seemed like Arrow got a lot more solid at CW after The Avengers went on to world crush at theaters, with a member of the team that kind of looked badass with a bow-and-arrow in Hawkeye. Arrow, is of course the new CW show based on DC Comics’ own bow-and-arrow vigilante, Green Arrow. Smallville fans may recall the character, who was played by Justin Hartley.
Same property, different take and universe/continuity(for you comic book fans), as this Green Arrow is played by Stephen Amell. In this trailer it looks like he can more than handle the physicality,...
- 6/7/2012
- by Jay Tomio
- Boomtron
Last night’s 30 Rock, “The Return of Avery Jessup,” unsurprisingly featured the return of Avery Jessup. Avery finally reunited with her family, and despite her prolonged absence, she and Jack decided to quickly go back to life as they once knew it. As expected, the power couple totally crushed their return to normalcy. But not before they both participated in a power struggle/head game that only Avery and Jack could concoct and not hate each other at the end.
Jack feared Avery had cheated with fellow American hostage, Scott Scottsman. Jack tried to guilt Avery into confessing by admitting his own transgressions.
Jack feared Avery had cheated with fellow American hostage, Scott Scottsman. Jack tried to guilt Avery into confessing by admitting his own transgressions.
- 5/11/2012
- by Breia Brissey
- EW.com - PopWatch
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and special items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
12 Gauge Comics
Boondock Saints Volume 1 In Nomine Patris Hc (Limited Edition)(not verified by Diamond), $34.99
Aardvark Vanaheim
Zootanapuss #3 (Signed & Numbered Edition)(not verified by Diamond), Ar
Action Lab Entertainment
Fracture Volume 1 Tp, $9.99
Andrews McMeel
Lio Still Another Lio Collection Zombies Need Love Too Tp (not verified by Diamond), $12.99
Antarctic Press
Conquest Of The Planet Of The Living Dead (One Shot), $3.50
Archie Comics
Betty And Veronica Double Digest #201, $3.99
Mega Man #13 (Patrick Spaziante Regular Cover), $2.99
Mega Man #13 (Patrick Spaziante Villain Sketch Variant Cover), Ar
World Of Archie Double Digest #17, $3.99
Avatar Press
Crossed Badlands #5 (Jacen Burrows Regular Cover), $3.99
Crossed Badlands #5 (Jacen Burrows Red Crossed Incentive Cover), Ar
Crossed Badlands #5 (Jacen Burrows Torture Cover), $3.99
Crossed Badlands #5 (Jacen Burrows Wraparound Cover), $3.99
Dan The...
12 Gauge Comics
Boondock Saints Volume 1 In Nomine Patris Hc (Limited Edition)(not verified by Diamond), $34.99
Aardvark Vanaheim
Zootanapuss #3 (Signed & Numbered Edition)(not verified by Diamond), Ar
Action Lab Entertainment
Fracture Volume 1 Tp, $9.99
Andrews McMeel
Lio Still Another Lio Collection Zombies Need Love Too Tp (not verified by Diamond), $12.99
Antarctic Press
Conquest Of The Planet Of The Living Dead (One Shot), $3.50
Archie Comics
Betty And Veronica Double Digest #201, $3.99
Mega Man #13 (Patrick Spaziante Regular Cover), $2.99
Mega Man #13 (Patrick Spaziante Villain Sketch Variant Cover), Ar
World Of Archie Double Digest #17, $3.99
Avatar Press
Crossed Badlands #5 (Jacen Burrows Regular Cover), $3.99
Crossed Badlands #5 (Jacen Burrows Red Crossed Incentive Cover), Ar
Crossed Badlands #5 (Jacen Burrows Torture Cover), $3.99
Crossed Badlands #5 (Jacen Burrows Wraparound Cover), $3.99
Dan The...
- 5/6/2012
- by GeekRest
- GeekRest
What do Adam Sandler, a Price is Right controversy, and cartoon versions of Amelia Earhart and Abraham Lincoln have in common?
Answer: novelist, comic book scribe, mystery-hunter, and jack-of-all-trades Brad Meltzer.
Meltzer’s bestselling non-fiction book Heroes for My Son has been optioned by Sandler’s Happy Madison production company, while the author also has two other surprising projects in the works — one involving a movie about a shocking moment on the iconic CBS game show, and the other turning various historical figures into cute illustrations as a way to inspire kids.
Meltzer, author of thriller novels such as The Book of Lies,...
Answer: novelist, comic book scribe, mystery-hunter, and jack-of-all-trades Brad Meltzer.
Meltzer’s bestselling non-fiction book Heroes for My Son has been optioned by Sandler’s Happy Madison production company, while the author also has two other surprising projects in the works — one involving a movie about a shocking moment on the iconic CBS game show, and the other turning various historical figures into cute illustrations as a way to inspire kids.
Meltzer, author of thriller novels such as The Book of Lies,...
- 5/3/2012
- by Anthony Breznican
- EW - Inside Movies
Person of Interest loves its twists and turns.
A lot of times those sharp changes in direction or dramatic reveals can prove to be predictable, and yes, its happened in a few episodes. For the most part, however, the show has managed to escape any sense of cheesiness or rolling-of-the-eye moments when those twists do happen, allowing for the intriguing plot lines to pull you forward, even if at the back of your mind you were getting ready to suspect one character was really the so called bad guy.
In the case of "Identity Crisis," the discovery that Jordan Hester wasn't one person living a double life but rather two people living one life was played out early on. There was no dragging on of the situation and instead it was more enjoyable watching Reese and Finch figure out who was the real Jordan.
It was easy to assume that...
A lot of times those sharp changes in direction or dramatic reveals can prove to be predictable, and yes, its happened in a few episodes. For the most part, however, the show has managed to escape any sense of cheesiness or rolling-of-the-eye moments when those twists do happen, allowing for the intriguing plot lines to pull you forward, even if at the back of your mind you were getting ready to suspect one character was really the so called bad guy.
In the case of "Identity Crisis," the discovery that Jordan Hester wasn't one person living a double life but rather two people living one life was played out early on. There was no dragging on of the situation and instead it was more enjoyable watching Reese and Finch figure out who was the real Jordan.
It was easy to assume that...
- 3/30/2012
- by smckenna412@gmail.com (Sean McKenna)
- TVfanatic
In the new March 2012 issue of the Brooklyn Rail, Colin Beckett previews a "five-film retrospective sampler" of work by Hong Sang-soo running at the Museum of the Moving Image from March 17 through 23: "Wherever his characters go, be it Paris or a Korean resort town, they do the same things: arrange themselves in complicated love triangles, treat others poorly, drink too much, then treat each other even worse. His deliberately artificial camera movements — long pans back and forth, and half-motivated zooms, mostly — treat real space the way a camera usually approaches a photograph or a painting: flattening it, drawing horizontal and diagonal lines to map its elements. He is concerned with atmosphere in the literal sense: the particular qualities of light and air in the types of spaces to which he obsessively returns: beaches, restaurants, apartments."
Hong's Tale of Cinema (2005) is not one of the five (which, by the way,...
Hong's Tale of Cinema (2005) is not one of the five (which, by the way,...
- 3/4/2012
- MUBI
by Ryan Rigley
Oliver Queen may not have the most extensive or colorful rogues gallery like some other well known DC heroes, but the emerald archer has been known to take on a number of foes from all across the DC Universe since his first appearance back in 1941. Whether they be Superman villains, Flash villains, or yes, even Batman villains, the Green Arrow never backs down from a fight. Which is truly admirable, considering that his only real "power" is being very good at archery.
The CW's "Smallville" was great in that it came jam-packed with special cameos from various well-known heroes and villains. We got to see a huge number of fan favorites, including but not limited to: Bizarro, Doomsday, Braniac, and even Oliver Queen himself! Here's hoping that they give the upcoming "Arrow" series gets a similar treatment.
Keep reading for six of the villains that we'd like to see on the show.
Oliver Queen may not have the most extensive or colorful rogues gallery like some other well known DC heroes, but the emerald archer has been known to take on a number of foes from all across the DC Universe since his first appearance back in 1941. Whether they be Superman villains, Flash villains, or yes, even Batman villains, the Green Arrow never backs down from a fight. Which is truly admirable, considering that his only real "power" is being very good at archery.
The CW's "Smallville" was great in that it came jam-packed with special cameos from various well-known heroes and villains. We got to see a huge number of fan favorites, including but not limited to: Bizarro, Doomsday, Braniac, and even Oliver Queen himself! Here's hoping that they give the upcoming "Arrow" series gets a similar treatment.
Keep reading for six of the villains that we'd like to see on the show.
- 2/16/2012
- by MTV News Team
- MTV Splash Page
The scene opens with a woman who is dressing to impress and she meets up with another one. They steal a Ferrari and drive away. Danny (Carmine Giovinazzo) briefs his rookie officers on the car theft ring. Sixteen Ferraris have been stolen over the past four months. The first time we get to see him doing a briefing as sergeant. Danny rides with his rookie partner Lauren Cooper (Jeananne Goossen) and they drive to five parking garages. At the fifth one they come across a parked Ferrari with the engine still on. There's a dead woman in the boot/trunk. One of the car thieves. Mac (Gary Sinise) arrives and comments on the murder, "That photo puts her behind the wheel, now we got to figure out who put her in the trunk." Jo (Sela ward) analyzes the interior and finds traces of powder flecks, as well as a crushed electric device on the ground.
- 2/13/2012
- by mhasan@corp.popstar.com (Mila Hasan)
- PopStar
At a media press conference publicizing a raid on a drug lab owned by Mala Noche, State's Attorney Chandler (David Starzyk) is gunned down by the gang in a drive-by shooting. Jennifer Swanson (Gloria Votsis) who thinks she's Jessica Angell (Emmanuelle Vaugier) of CSI:ny, really can't they find any other name, attempts to save Chandler. Horatio (David Caruso) knows his family. The shooter is shot and is barely alive, leaving Horatio with a warning that this is just the beginning. Horatio: "I agree." One of the detectives steps into the Cs and Ryan (Jonathan Togo) notices a shard of tinted glass, belonging to the driver, Walter (Omar Miller) thinks. Back at the lab, this glass is examined by Calleigh (Emily Procter) who finds the glass is photochromatic, as the glass which was tinted is now clear. The glasses are regular ones and not sunglasses. That didn't look like Calleigh at all from the back,...
- 11/3/2011
- by mhasan@corp.popstar.com (Mila Hasan)
- PopStar
Here’s what hits stores this week!
DC Comics
100 Bullets Volume 1 Hc, $49.99
Absolute Identity Crisis Hc, $99.99
Action Comics #1 (Rags Morales 3rd Printing Variant Cover)(per DC Comics), $3.99
All-New Batman The Brave And The Bold #12 (per DC Comics), $2.99
Ame-Comi Heroine Mini-Figures Series 3 Hawkgirl, $16.99
Ame-Comi Heroine Mini-Figures Series 3 Power Girl, $16.99
Ame-Comi Heroine Mini-Figures Series 3 Supergirl, $16.99
American Vampire Survival Of The Fittest #5 (Of 5), $2.99
Batgirl #1 (Adam Hughes 3rd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Batgirl #2, $2.99
Batman And Robin #1 (Patrick Gleason & Mick Gray 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Batman And Robin #2, $2.99
Batman Arkham City Hc, $22.99
Batman Life After Death Tp, $14.99
Batwoman #1 (J.H. Williams III 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Batwoman #2, $2.99
Birds Of Prey Volume 2 The Death Of Oracle Hc, $24.99
DC Comics Presents Batman Blink #1, $7.99
DC Comics Presents Jla The Age Of Wonder #1, $7.99
DC Comics The Number Ones Comic Cover Portfolio Set The Full Collection (per DC Comics), $129.99
Deathstroke #1 (Simon Bisley 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Deathstroke #2, $2.99
Demon Knights #1 (Tony S.
DC Comics
100 Bullets Volume 1 Hc, $49.99
Absolute Identity Crisis Hc, $99.99
Action Comics #1 (Rags Morales 3rd Printing Variant Cover)(per DC Comics), $3.99
All-New Batman The Brave And The Bold #12 (per DC Comics), $2.99
Ame-Comi Heroine Mini-Figures Series 3 Hawkgirl, $16.99
Ame-Comi Heroine Mini-Figures Series 3 Power Girl, $16.99
Ame-Comi Heroine Mini-Figures Series 3 Supergirl, $16.99
American Vampire Survival Of The Fittest #5 (Of 5), $2.99
Batgirl #1 (Adam Hughes 3rd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Batgirl #2, $2.99
Batman And Robin #1 (Patrick Gleason & Mick Gray 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Batman And Robin #2, $2.99
Batman Arkham City Hc, $22.99
Batman Life After Death Tp, $14.99
Batwoman #1 (J.H. Williams III 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Batwoman #2, $2.99
Birds Of Prey Volume 2 The Death Of Oracle Hc, $24.99
DC Comics Presents Batman Blink #1, $7.99
DC Comics Presents Jla The Age Of Wonder #1, $7.99
DC Comics The Number Ones Comic Cover Portfolio Set The Full Collection (per DC Comics), $129.99
Deathstroke #1 (Simon Bisley 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Deathstroke #2, $2.99
Demon Knights #1 (Tony S.
- 10/12/2011
- by Brandon Johnston
- ScifiMafia
DC Comics has announced that they are teaming up with Amazon to bring graphic novels to the new Kindle Fire, the first color e-reader by the internet merchant. The Kindle Fire will boast 100 titles at launch including Watchmen, Superman: Earth One, and Batman: Arkham City, with plans on expanding that library later on.
[The Shakedown]
It’s excellent news that DC is officially launching their graphic novel titles in a digital format, but I can’t imagine why they are limiting themselves to the Kindle Fire, which only boasts a 7 inch screen (hardly an optimal viewing situation for graphic novels.) It seems like a much better idea to release them through ComiXology like their other titles. Releasing them through Kindle hardly limits their reach, but if they are optimized for a 7 inch screen it makes me wonder how they will look on a 10 inch tablet.
Check out the press release from...
[The Shakedown]
It’s excellent news that DC is officially launching their graphic novel titles in a digital format, but I can’t imagine why they are limiting themselves to the Kindle Fire, which only boasts a 7 inch screen (hardly an optimal viewing situation for graphic novels.) It seems like a much better idea to release them through ComiXology like their other titles. Releasing them through Kindle hardly limits their reach, but if they are optimized for a 7 inch screen it makes me wonder how they will look on a 10 inch tablet.
Check out the press release from...
- 9/29/2011
- by Brandon Johnston
- ScifiMafia
Check out some of the various costume add-ons you’ll be able to wear in the upcoming Spiderman: Edge of Time when you pre-order game. Depending on where you order the title (ie, Gamestop, Best Buy, etc) you will be provided with a code upon purchase that will allow you to download the following various suits for you to adorn.
“Future Foundation” Pack
“Identity Crisis” Pack
“Big Time” Pack
Spider-Man: Edge of Time will be released on October 4th for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, DS and 3Ds.
“Future Foundation” Pack
“Identity Crisis” Pack
“Big Time” Pack
Spider-Man: Edge of Time will be released on October 4th for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, DS and 3Ds.
- 9/19/2011
- by geekmaster
- GeekRest
From DC Comics –
The one and only Grant Morrison (All-star Superman) returns to Superman, joined by sensational artist Rags Morales (Identity Crisis), to bring you tales of The Man of Steel unlike any you’ve ever read! This extra-sized debut issue is the cornerstone of the entire DC Universe!
Story by: Grant Morrison
Art by: Rags Morales, Rick Bryant
Cover by: Rags Morales, Rick Bryant, Jim Lee, Scott Williams , Alex Sinclair
Publisher: DC Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: Wed, September 7th, 2011
via [Cbr]...
The one and only Grant Morrison (All-star Superman) returns to Superman, joined by sensational artist Rags Morales (Identity Crisis), to bring you tales of The Man of Steel unlike any you’ve ever read! This extra-sized debut issue is the cornerstone of the entire DC Universe!
Story by: Grant Morrison
Art by: Rags Morales, Rick Bryant
Cover by: Rags Morales, Rick Bryant, Jim Lee, Scott Williams , Alex Sinclair
Publisher: DC Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: Wed, September 7th, 2011
via [Cbr]...
- 9/2/2011
- by geekmaster
- GeekRest
World news, TV events and movies took a back seat in Comics Twitterverse discussions this morning, thanks to Wacom's new Inkling device that keeps track of paper doodles and transfers them to digital files. It was definitely the hot topic of the last few hours.
As of posting time, however, Chris Samnee was beginning to make some waves as well (congratulations to him, by the way!).
Meanwhile, the most movie-relevant comment of the day came from Eric Powell. For those of you still itching with excitement about the "Goon" movie, it sounds like you've still got plenty of waiting left to do. His quick update and more made the retweet list down below.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is the Twitter Report for August 30, 2011.
@goonguy “@popculturecube: When is The Goon movie coming out? I saw the trailer & am psyched!” You have a while to wait.
-Eric Powell, Writer/Artist ("The Goon,...
As of posting time, however, Chris Samnee was beginning to make some waves as well (congratulations to him, by the way!).
Meanwhile, the most movie-relevant comment of the day came from Eric Powell. For those of you still itching with excitement about the "Goon" movie, it sounds like you've still got plenty of waiting left to do. His quick update and more made the retweet list down below.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is the Twitter Report for August 30, 2011.
@goonguy “@popculturecube: When is The Goon movie coming out? I saw the trailer & am psyched!” You have a while to wait.
-Eric Powell, Writer/Artist ("The Goon,...
- 8/30/2011
- by Brian Warmoth
- MTV Splash Page
Should hitting 600 home runs qualify you for a role in the new Sgt. Rock movie? It's a good enough reason as far as Phil Hester is concerned. He proposed giving Jim Thome a shot at the part of Bulldozer if everything finally comes together on the project.
Elsewhere, Brian Michael Bendis has obviously been keeping an eye on "The Dark Knight Rises." He compared it to what he saw on the the "Powers" TV show set, which he said also got a little crazy. More on why, Jim Lee's late hours leading up to the DC Comics reboot and a story of Juggalo harassment made the days list of retweets.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is the Twitter Report for August 16, 2011.
@Brianmbendis honestly, powers pilot had a fraction of what the new batman has and when people came up and started filming us, security was all up in it
-Brian Michael Bendis,...
Elsewhere, Brian Michael Bendis has obviously been keeping an eye on "The Dark Knight Rises." He compared it to what he saw on the the "Powers" TV show set, which he said also got a little crazy. More on why, Jim Lee's late hours leading up to the DC Comics reboot and a story of Juggalo harassment made the days list of retweets.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is the Twitter Report for August 16, 2011.
@Brianmbendis honestly, powers pilot had a fraction of what the new batman has and when people came up and started filming us, security was all up in it
-Brian Michael Bendis,...
- 8/16/2011
- by Brian Warmoth
- MTV Splash Page
Stan Lee has been an exceptionally popular guy since Comic-Con a few weeks ago — or so his many photo-posts would have us believe. Most recently, it seems he's been buddying up with Jim Carrey.
"Captain America: The First Avenger" is still making friends too. Paul Cornell, I think, hit the nail on the head with his assessment of how the film represented World War II in the Marvel Universe. See what he thought, what Mark Sable wondered about the film and what Pete Woods thinks might help him sell a few more comics. Brainstorming and retirement proposals await you after the jump.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is the Twitter Report for August 11, 2011.
@Paul_Cornell Saw Captain America: best Marvel film, beautiful myth, respects the real WW2 by distancing *and* representing...
-Paul Cornell, Writer ("Action Comics," "Knight and Squire")
@marksable The big question hanging over Captain America is whether...
"Captain America: The First Avenger" is still making friends too. Paul Cornell, I think, hit the nail on the head with his assessment of how the film represented World War II in the Marvel Universe. See what he thought, what Mark Sable wondered about the film and what Pete Woods thinks might help him sell a few more comics. Brainstorming and retirement proposals await you after the jump.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is the Twitter Report for August 11, 2011.
@Paul_Cornell Saw Captain America: best Marvel film, beautiful myth, respects the real WW2 by distancing *and* representing...
-Paul Cornell, Writer ("Action Comics," "Knight and Squire")
@marksable The big question hanging over Captain America is whether...
- 8/11/2011
- by Brian Warmoth
- MTV Splash Page
Suits aired some major sexual content this Thursday, creating an interesting debate among fans reacting to the episode "Play the Man." Join it now!
Looking ahead, the USA hit will take on a modern day Robin Hood next week, as Mike must reign in a man whose illicit deeds are putting a client's business at risk. Meanwhile, Louis and Harvey must actually team up for a case.
Check out the official network trailer for "Identity Crisis" now.
Identity Crisis Promo...
Looking ahead, the USA hit will take on a modern day Robin Hood next week, as Mike must reign in a man whose illicit deeds are putting a client's business at risk. Meanwhile, Louis and Harvey must actually team up for a case.
Check out the official network trailer for "Identity Crisis" now.
Identity Crisis Promo...
- 8/6/2011
- by matt@tvfanatic.com (TV Fanatic Staff)
- TVfanatic
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