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Universal Sets Release Date For ‘Riddick 3′ With Vin Diesel

Posted: 18 Dec 2012 06:37 PM PST

Riddick Concept Art Image

We haven't heard a whole lot about the third installment in the Chronicles of Riddick trilogy, titled simply Riddick, since we got a peek at that first set photo of star Vin Diesel back in January.

Now comes word that Universal Pictures has set an official release date for the trilogy-maker, reserving the September 6, 2013 spot. [...]

Comic Review: The Black Beetle: Night Shift #0

Posted: 18 Dec 2012 05:00 PM PST

The Black Beetle: Night Shift #0

The Black Beetle: Night Shift #0
Written by Francesco Francavilla
Art by Francesco Francavilla
Cover by Francesco Fracavilla
Dark Horse Comics
Release Date: December 19, 2012
Cover Price: $2.99


The Black Beetle: Night Shift #0 is all set up and all AWESOME! Let's be honest, there's plenty of pulp heroes running around these days, but The Black Beetle is all sorts of fun. No downbeat, depressing, down on humanity story here, just some fantastic action and adventure!

Writer Francesco Francavilla really surprises me by turning out a really good comic book. NO, not the art, that's a given, what I was impressed so much by was the story. This seems like a story that Francavilla's had cooking for a while and one that he was desperate to tell, because you, the reader, can plainly feel the love and hard work that he put into every single page, panel, and line of dialogue. Everything is well thought out and it combines the 1940's spirit of high adventure with the mystery man/superhero genre. There's also a FEW running mysteries throughout the issue, which makes it that much more enjoyable to read. This issue is definitely a page-turner and by the end you won't be able to wait for the next issue! [...]

‘Django’ Star Franco Nero Set To Star In Sequel ‘Django Lives!’

Posted: 18 Dec 2012 04:00 PM PST

Franco Nero in Django Image

It's always exciting for fans of western movie genre to see a new movie like Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained being buzzed about, primarily because we just don't see new western films nearly as often as we would all like to.

Westerns were everywhere back in the day, even sprouting sub-genres like the spaghetti western. The best known spaghetti western was and is Sergio Leone's Man with No Name trilogy, of course, which starred Clint Eastwood. But there's many other great spaghetti westerns to enjoy, one of which being the 1966 film Django. [...]

Watch Now: Trailer & Preview For ‘Psycho’-Inspired TV Series ‘Bates Motel’

Posted: 18 Dec 2012 02:30 PM PST

Bates Motel Image

Back in January we found out that A&E was developing a new TV series inspired by the classic Alfred Hitchcock thriller Psycho.

Now nearly a year later, the series, which is titled Bates Motel, has a trailer and preview to check out. The video is a hybrid, beginning with the trailer and then going into a short making of preview, complete with interviews with the show's cast and crew.

You can check out the trailer and preview of Bates Motel below now! [...]

FREE Listen: ‘Django Unchained’ Soundtrack, Streaming Now!

Posted: 18 Dec 2012 01:30 PM PST

Django Unchained

The soundtrack to Django Unchained, the much-anticipated new film by the wunderkind of classic exploitation, alpha male laden films by numbers Quentin Tarantino, was released today on CD ($9.99) and MP3 (for only $5!).

Like other prior Tarantino productions and soundtracks which accompanied them, this one is no exception with its eclectic, ironic, tongue planted firmly in cheek and fist punched firmly in face track listing. For a limited time, the film's soundtrack will be streaming for FREE online and you can listen to it all here below [...]

The Needs Of The Many: A Look At The ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ IMAX 3D Preview

Posted: 18 Dec 2012 12:15 PM PST

Star Trek: Into Darkness Header Image

Over the weekend, select IMAX 3D screenings of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (read FamousMonster's review here) are being prefaced by an extended preview for Star Trek Into Darkness. I have seen the nine-minute preview and am prepared to offer my thoughts, but first a lengthy recap.

POSSIBLE SPOILERS FOLLOW!

First off, there are no further revelations as to the identity of the character played by Benedict Cumberbatch. The studio and director J.J. Abrams say his name is John Harrison so for now let us call him...John Harrison. Yes, that will do nicely. [...]

‘Skyfall’ Writers Hired For ‘Kojak’ Movie Starring Vin Diesel

Posted: 18 Dec 2012 11:30 AM PST

Kojak Image

A movie version of the hit '70s TV series Kojak, which starred Telly Savalas as the iconic bald cop, is in development at Universal Pictures, with Vin Diesel attached to star in the lead.

The project is moving forward, with word that Universal has hired screenwriting duo Neal Purvis and Robert Wade to adapt the series into a feature film, re-imagining it for modern times. [...]

Deal: $50 Off PS3 320 GB PlayStation Plus Instant Game Collection Bundle

Posted: 18 Dec 2012 11:04 AM PST

PS3 320 GB PlayStation Plus Instant Game Collection Bundle

The Gold Box spotlight deal of the day today is the PS3 320 GB PlayStation Plus Instant Game Collection Bundle for $249.99 (that's $50 off the original price of $299.99).

This bundle comes with a one-year PlayStation Plus subscription and built-in Blu-ray player with 3D capabilities, as well as the video games LittleBigPlanet 2, inFAMOUS 2, and Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One.

Below are some more details about this bundle, as well as Amazon's shipping schedule for the holidays (there's still time today to get FREE shipping for Christmas Eve delivery) [...]

Comic Review: Mortifera

Posted: 18 Dec 2012 10:00 AM PST

Mortifera #1

Mortifera
Written By Stephan Frost
Art by Sarah Partington
Sea Lion Books
Release Date: November 7, 2012
Cover Price: $2.99


Hundreds of years ago a horde of demons were unleashed upon Europe. The Demonic Plague wreaked all sorts of biblical havoc on the people. This era is better known as the Dark Ages in our history books. An army of humans called the Exturminata was raised to take out the demons. Another group, the Mortifera, also formed to fight back the demon horde. However, they were widely considered heretics given their practice of conversing with the dead and other occulty shit. The combined forces of the Exturminata and Mortifera managed to fight and defeat the demons and, decades later, have become complacent.

The blood of demons is highly valuable in these times. It's indestructible and, when combined with the proper ritual, can be used to summon a demon to do your bidding. Elias Gregor, the leader of the Mortifera sought to mitigate the dangerous demon blood by storing it in the Demon Keep. Kanisus, the leader of the Demonic Plague, sees an opportunity to take advantage of the humans' complacency and raids the Keep. [...]

Rejoice! ‘Game Of Thrones’ Beer On Its Way To You In Time For Season 3

Posted: 18 Dec 2012 08:30 AM PST

Game of Thrones, Tyrion Image

It's nearly impossible to watch HBO's Game of Thrones without getting hungry or thirsty for some good old medieval fare, and even harder to do so while reading George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" book series.

There are plenty of related cookbooks and recipes for those of us desperate enough to eat the way the people of Westeros eat, and most of the drink is readily available in reality. But, when it comes to beer specifically, fans will soon have the option of picking up some Game of Thrones themed suds. [...]

Ricky Gervais To Star In Disney’s ‘The Muppets 2′

Posted: 18 Dec 2012 07:00 AM PST

The Muppets Image

The sequel to Walt Disney's hit revival of Jim Henson's creations, The Muppets, is set to begin production come this January. With that fast approaching, the human cast is starting to take shape.

First came the announcement that Ty Burrell (Modern Family, Dawn of the Dead) would be starring as one of the live-action leads. Now comes word that comedian Ricky Gervais has entered into negotiations for another human lead in The Muppets 2. [...]

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