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Comics vodcast: Marvel 1985 No. 6, Final Crisis: Rage of the Red Lanterns, Wolverine: Origins 29 October 31, 2008 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Kyle Roberts and Matt Price discuss the conclusion to Mark Millar’s “Marvel 1985,” the prelude to “Blackest Night,” “Rage of the Red Lanterns,” and the next part of “Original Sin,” “Wolverine: Origins” No. 29. Read More
Video game review: Dead Space October 31, 2008 It’s space-based survivalist horror in EA’s “Dead Space.” The gamer takes on the role of engineer Isaac Clarke. He’s en route to the USG Ishimura, a “planet cracker” ship that harvests energy. He’s been dispatched with his team to repair their communications array; he’s also received an unclear... Read More
DVD review: The Substitute October 31, 2008 This isn’t the 1996 Tom Berenger film, but instead a Danish import from 2007 directed by Ole Bornedal. “The Substitute” is part of the “Ghost House Underground” series of horror films selected for DVD release by Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi, the producer and director, respectively, of the “Evil Dead”... Read More
Happy Halloween! October 31, 2008 Hope everyone’s Halloween is successful, and just as spooky as they want it to be. Read More
“Valkyrie” trailer on Yahoo movies October 31, 2008 The trailer for the thriller directed by Bryan Singer and starring Tom Cruise, based on actual World War II events. Read More
Toys, cartoonists honored at Action Figure Museum October 31, 2008 PAULS VALLEY – Oklahoma cartoonists and famous toy lines were among the honorees Saturday as the Toy and Action Figure Museum, 111 S. Chickasaw, celebrated its third anniversary. Joining the museum’s action figure Hall of Fame were two action-figure lines that took the 1980s by storm: Masters of the Universe... Read More
Producer shares scary films October 31, 2008 Producer Rob Tapert knows his scary movies. He and director Sam Raimi got started together, making the “Evil Dead” films starring Bruce Campbell. Tapert is currently working to line up films for the “Ghost House” line with Raimi. Eight branded horror movies are out now in the “Ghost House... Read More
Batman vs. Sub-Zero, Superman vs. Raiden video from CBR October 30, 2008 Read More
Beatles coming to “Rock Band” October 30, 2008 Apple Corps Ltd., Harmonix and MTV Games have announced that songs of the Beatles will be included in an upcoming “Rock Band” type game.  The game will be “experiential progression through and celebration of the music and artistry of The Beatles,” according to the release.   The game was... Read More
“City of Heroes” comes to Mac October 30, 2008 Good news for Mac owners — City of Heroes, the popular superher massively multiplayer online game, will come to Apple Macintosh this year.   The Mac version will be available for public beta testing with the release of the game’s thirteenth expansion, Issue 13: Power and Responsibility later this... Read More
Tennant to step down as “Doctor Who” October 30, 2008 The Associated Press reports that David Tennant will step down as the Doctor on “Doctor Who” in 2010.  He’s starred since 2005.   From the AP: LONDON (AP) — Britain’s best-known time traveler is ending his journey. The BBC has announced that Scottish actor David Tennant will leave... Read More
Retro Thursday: Peter Cullen aka Optimus Prime October 30, 2008 I talked to Peter Cullen, voice of the animated Optimus Prime, in late 2006 as anticipation for the “Transformers” live-action film was building.  We talked about his time on the TV show and his role in the live-action film.  It was exciting to talk to Cullen, who, as the voice of Optimus Prime, was a... Read More
Japanese man wants to marry comic-book character October 30, 2008 A tip of the hat to The Oklahoman‘s Jay Marks, who points out this unusual story on Yahoo: TOKYO (AFP) –  A Japanese man has enlisted hundreds of people in a campaign to allow marriages between humans and cartoon characters, saying he feels more at ease in the “two-dimensional world.” Seems to me... Read More
“Preacher” to Columbia October 29, 2008 The Hollywood Reporter indicates the rights to “Preacher” have been optioned by Columbia, after the planned HBO series fell through.   Sam Mendes is attached to direct.  The Vertigo series was written by Garth Ennis and drawn by Steve Dillon. Previous efforts to film “Preacher” have... Read More
Downey Jr. in “Avengers” October 29, 2008 As reported by Variety, Robert Downey Jr. has signed on for Iron Man 2 and 3, and “The Avengers” as well.  NewsOK has a report.  Jon Favreau will also be involved in “The Avengers,” as an executive producer. Read More
Q&A: Toby Wilkins October 29, 2008 Here’s a few more questions with Toby Wilkins, director of “Splinter,” beyond what we could fit in the newspaper. Matt Price: Has the reaction to Splinter been what you were expecting? Toby Wilkins: We screened it twice now, for an audience.  At Screamfest was the first time I had seen it with an... Read More
Splinter: If you go October 29, 2008 What: “Splinter” screening Where: Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s Noble Theater, 415 Couch Drive When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday with director Toby Wilkins; additional screenings at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Price: Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and students and $5 for museum members... Read More
Who is the Iron Patriot? October 29, 2008 “Who is the Iron Patriot?” asks this Marvel promo that comes with no other information. Read More
“Splinter” gets Oklahoma City premiere October 29, 2008 There’s a mysterious creature roaming through the woods of Oklahoma – but that’s actually good news for the state. A combination of elements conducive to the script and incentives from the Oklahoma Film Commission drew director Toby Wilkins to Oklahoma to shoot “Splinter.” The horror film gets an... Read More
“Splinter” infects viewers with horror October 29, 2008 In Toby Wilkins’ “Splinter,” a couple who just wants to spend their anniversary camping come upon an unexplained terror from the woods. Jill Wagner (“Blade: The Series”) plays Polly, a capable woman taking her somewhat nerdy boyfriend Seth (Paulo Constanzo, “Joey”) out for an sexy outdoor rendezvous... Read More

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