Variety is reporting that Ryan Robbins (Falling Skies) has joined the fourth season of The CW’s DC superhero show Arrow in a recurring role. The site reports that Robbins will make his first appearance in the third episode of season four, and will play a character called Conklin, “a sadistic and ruthless member of Shadowspire […]
The Strain Season 2 Episode 3 Review – ‘Fort Defiance’
Martin Carr reviews the third episode of The Strain season 2… After last week’s personal epiphany I am pleased to say things remain unchanged. Despite a lack of flashbacks The Strain retained a certain momentum, which unfortunately highlighted another problem. It became abundantly clear that Ephraim’s son is a royal pain in the arse. Now […]
Comic Book Review – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #48
Chris Cooper reviews Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #47… “Shredder, bent on revenge, has enlisted Baxter Stockman’s help in destroying the TMNT once and for all. Stockman unleashes a swarm of Mousers and Flyborgs, which have just hunted the Turtles down!” Last month’s issues focused on Casey and the citizens of New York, making for an […]
Titan announces The Autobiography of James T. Kirk for September
Following its unveiling at the San Diego Comic-Con where William Shatner read excerpts from the book, Titan has announced that Family Guy and Futurama writer David Goodman’s The Autobiography of James T. Kirk is set for release this September. Chronicling the greatest Starfleet captain’s life (2233–2393) in his own words, from his youth spent on […]
R.I.P “Rowdy” Roddy Piper (1954 – 2015)
The wrestling world is shocked this evening as TMZ reports the death of sports entertainment legend “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. Piper was a key figure in the growth of the WWF, particularly the first WrestleMania which was a make or break event for the company. Despite his long stint in the company, he was only a […]
Comics to Read Before You Die #29: The Punisher: Welcome Back, Frank
In the latest edition of Comics to Read Before You Die, Jessie Robertson looks at The Punisher: Welcome Back, Frank… Collected in The Punisher Vol. 4 #1-12 (Apr 2000- March 2001) Writer Garth Ennis Penciller Steve Dillon Inker Jimmy Palmiotti Letterer(s) Comicraft, Wes Abbott, Richard Starkings Colorist Chris Sotomayor Editor(s) Jimmy Palmiotti, Joe Quesada For […]
Superhero Movies: Contrarian Opinions and Partisan Fandoms
Samuel Brace on contrarian opinions and parisan fandoms…. This is a great time to be a fan. A fan of superheroes and superhero movies, of a particular TV series or film franchise, to be a fan of pretty much anything and anyone. For this there is no doubt. Fandom’s are at their peak, with the […]
Movie Review – Vacation (2015)
Vacation. 2015 Written and Directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan M. Goldstein. Starring Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Leslie Mann, Chris Hemsworth, Skyler Gisondo, Steele Stebbins, Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Charlie Day, and Michael Pena. SYNOPSIS: Rusty Griswold takes his own family on a road trip to “Walley World” in order to spice things up […]
Josh Gad gives us a look at the set of 2017’s Beauty and the Beast
An Instagram post from Josh Gad (Frozen) has confirmed that he has finished filming his scenes in 2017’s live-action Beauty and the Beast film. The picture shows him embracing co-star Luke Evans (Dracula Untold) on a snowy set for the film. The caption reads, “That’s a wrap! Will miss the cast of #beautyandthebeast especially my brilliant Gaston #LukeEvans.” […]
LEGO DC Super Heroes – Jokerland Review
Gary Collinson reviews the LEGO DC Super Heroes Jokerland (76035) set… Last month, LEGO expanded its DC Super Heroes line with two Batman-themed sets in The Batboat Harbor Pursuit (76034) and Jokerland (76035). Clocking in at 1037 pieces, including eight minifigures, the latter of the two transforms Gotham City’s amusement park into the nightmarish ‘Jokerland’, […]
