First Official Photos From The Avengers Are Here

Entertainment Weekly has lot's of new set photos from The Avengers, as well as character portraits!  If that's not enough, there is the new still to the left of Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow!  The Avengers hits theaters May 2012!

Comicpalooza 2012 Announcement

Comicpalooza 2012 will take place on......

May 25 - 27 at George R Brown Convention Center

Look for initial lineups to be announced real soon!

Also look for a complete Blog redesign in the coming weeks!

New Season 2 Walking Dead Trailer & Webisodes Coming

Remember the zombie on the left from Season 1 of The Walking Dead?  Well it appears that on October 3rd, 6 short "episodes" will be available on AMC's website featuring a prequel telling the zombie's story. It's expected to show a bit of background of the character and how she came to be as the zombie apocalypse began.  Along with this announcement also comes a brand new 90 second trailer for Season 2.  The Walking Dead returns October 16th!

New Walking Dead Images

Season 2 of The Walking Dead is just a few short weeks away.  Check out these new images from the show!

Dark Knight Rises Set Pics Of Catwoman

These brand new set pictures have popped up giving us a better look at Anne Hathaway in her full Catwoman costume.  The Dark Knight Rises opens in theaters in July 2012!

X-Men Destiny Launch Trailer

The brand new X-Men Destiny video game hits stores tomorrow, and this brand new launch trailer will get you x-cited!

Ghostbusters Returns To Theaters

Last week rumors were swirling that Ghostbusters was returning to theaters in October.  It will be returning for a three week run on Thursday night's only! The run begins October 13th and runs until the end of October in select theaters!

New Batman: Arkham City "Joker" Trailer

Batman Arkham City is less than a month away from hitting stores, now is a brand new trailer featuring everyone's favorite nemesis, The Joker.

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Batman: Year one Clip

Batman: Year One hits DVD and Blu-Ray on October 18th, here is an official clip from the film!

Trailer Park: The 90's Batman Films Part 3 - Batman Forever (1995)

Welcome to Trailer Park!  When last I left you we were taking a look at the 90's Batman films.  Trailer Park, if you don't know, takes a look back at classic or not so classic films by showing off their movie posters, and trailers for the film!  With the third chapter in the Batman franchise, Tim Burton would depart as director and Joel Schumacher was in.  Batman Forever was the title and the very cool poster tot he left might be the coolest thing about the film.  The film series would take a much noticeable change in looks with a more "comic book" approach, meaning a bit more campy and silly.  Michael Keaton was out as Batman and Val Kilmer was in.  Mega star Jim Carrey was added as the Batman nemesis Riddler along with Tommy Lee Jones as Harvey Dent/Two-Face.  Robin would be introduced to the series also and was played by Chris O'Donnell, which might be the only saving grace of the film.  Yes the film is pretty bad.  Back in 1995 a lot of us liked it, but that was before Christopher Nolan showed us how it was done.  Or maybe you never liked the film, either way it was a huge hit at the box office and led to the fourth and most awful film in the franchise, Batman & Robin, which will be featured in the next Trailer Park. 
     Marketing for the film would again use character posters highlighting the heroes and villains of the story.  The film would open during the summer blockbuster season and would also feature a highly popular soundtrack with a hit single from artist Seal.  Problems apparently occur ed often on set, mostly due to Val Kilmer being a not so nice guy to work with, and high production costs to get the film done on time.  The overall product is by no means the worst comic book movie ever made, but it's not that great either.  The film has some nice moments, and at the time it was all we had until Mr. Nolan came along!  Check out more posters below and trailers for Batman Forever!

New Walking Dead Cast Photo & Season 2 Promo Spot

The Walking Dead returns to television in just a few short weeks, and to get us ready AMC has released the new cast photo above, and an awesome new 30 second clip you can watch just below!  The Walking Dead Season 2 begins October 16th!

More Riddick 3 Art

Vin Diesel continues to post Riddick 3 concept art on his Facebook page, and here is the latest!

Movie Of THe Week September 16, 2011: 28 Days Later (2002)

Welcome to a brand new  Movie Of The Week, a new weekly feature at the Blog!  How does this differ from Trailer Park, well one it is weekly and two I hope to get interaction from YOU, the Comicpalooza fans.  I want you to email me a pick for Movie Of The Week, and I will use them and post those picks as the weeks go by!  Email me your picks at comicpaloozablog@yahoo.com!  Start thinking of your Movie Of The Week and send it to me!

 28 Days Later (2002)

Synopsis: Four weeks after a mysterious, incurable virus spreads throughout the UK, a handful of survivors try to find sanctuary.

Released June 27, 2003 in the U.S.
Director: Danny Boyle
Domestic Box Office Gross:$45 Million
Running Time: 1 Hour 43 Minutes
Starring Cillian Murphy

Why You Should Watch It: Before Danny Boyle was an Oscar winning director, he made this visual sci-fi horror film starring a young Cillian Murphy.  The movie took the idea of "zombie" survival and modernized it using the idea of a virus to cause the horror.  And horror it did cause, as this movie scared the hell out of people when it was released.

The Goon Test Footage

The Goon creator Eric Powell has posted this early test footage for the movie that is voiced by Clancy Brown and Paul Giamatti.

Based on the cult comic from Dark Horse Entertainment, the comic follows the adventures of a muscle-bound brawler who claims to be the primary enforcer for a feared mobster. The stories have a paranormal and comedic edge to them and concern ghosts, zombies, mad scientists and "skunk apes."

The film, which has David Fincher attached to produce, is still looking for funding.

Ghostbusters Back In Theaters?

It seems their may be just a few Ghostbusters fans out there. I think I saw a few walking around at Comicpalooza.  Now it appears that Ghostbusters may be heading for a theatrical re-release sometime before years end.  No official word but the official Ghostbusters facebook page has been throwing hints left and right.  I will be sure to let you know when I know!

Star Trek 2 Finally Getting Underway

J.J. Abrams has finally signed on to direct the Star Trek sequel to his own reboot and shooting is set to begin this Winter.  Paramount has not officially confirmed this but sources indicate it's all but a go no.  The entire cast is expected back but little is known about the plot of the sequel.  More as I know it!

The Walking Dead Season 2 Poster

AMC has released the official poster for Season 2 of The Walking Dead.  The second season premieres October 16th!

There Can Be Only One! Or Not!

Highlander has a huge fan following amongst geek circles, even if it is a rather silly fantasy driven concept.  (This geek is counted amongst those fans.) The first movie is a cult classic, the two sequels were terrible, then there was the television show.  The show was good and fun and it's how many people came to know Highlander and its mythology. The show also spawned  two spinoff movies.  One was ok, the other might be one of the worst films ever made.  Now Highlander is getting the remake treatment.  Director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Days Later) has signed on to direct the film with Justin Lin (Fast Five) producing.  No word on casting or when production begins yet but we do know that heads will roll and the film will claim that there can be only one.

Comicpalooza 2011 Mash-Up Video

While our fans wait for the first official announcements on Comicpalooza 2012, let's take a look back at 2011!!  Our very own Comicpalooza Review master, Andrew Williams and his editor have made this awesome mash-up video of the convention!  Watch it and enjoy and look for announcements on 2012 soon!

Star Wars Blu-Ray Deleted Scene List

The Complete Star Wars Saga hits Blu-Ray on September 16th, and one of the most highly anticipated special features are the never before seen deleted scenes, mostly from the original trilogy.  The official list has been released that you can check out here!
  
00:25:05 (TRASH TALKING DROID)
00:18:10 (THE BATTLE IS OVER)
00:15:23 (ANAKIN’S RETURN)
00:17:15 (BATTLE ON THE BOARDING RAMP)
01:21:19 (EXTENDED POD RACE WAGER)
00:17:02 (BAIL ORGANA OF ALDERAAN)
00:57:15 (EXTENDED SPEEDER CHASE)
00:53:09 (THE LOST TWENTY)
00:55:00 (ANAKIN’S NIGHTMARE)
00:41:24 (ANAKIN AND RUWEE)
03:42:17 (RAID ON THE DROID CONTROL SHIP AND EXTENDED ARENA FIGHT)
01:25:21 (ELEVATOR ANTICS)
02:22:23 (ESCAPE THROUGH THE HANGER)
01:49:12 (CHANGES TO CONSTITUTION)
08:03:10 (UTAPAU CHASE ANIMATICS)
03:19:04 (MUSTAFAR DUEL ANIMATICS)
03:31:08 (MUSTAFAR DUEL / LAVA RIVER ANIMATICS)
06:20:14 (KAHYYYK AND ORDER 66 ANIMATIC)
00:36:00 (JEDI IMPOSTERS AT THE TEMPLE)
05:10:17 (SENATE DUEL ANIMATIC)
00:48:10 (YODA COMMUNES WITH QUI-GON)
00:26:08 (ANAKIN KILLS SHAAK TI) 
04:58:24 (TOSCHE STATION)
00:31:13 (THE SEARCH FOR R2-D2)
00:42:12 (STORMTROOPER SEARCH)
00:24:17 (DARTH VADER WIDENS THE SEARCH)
00:24:20 (ALTERNATE BIGGS AND LUKE REUNION)
01:29:05 (HAN AND LEIA: EXTENDED ECHO BASE ARGUMENT)
01:59:17 (LUKE & LEIA: MEDICAL CENTRE)
02:27:03 (DELETED WAMPA SCENES)
00:20:08 (THE FATE OF GENERAL VEERS)
01:03:16 (LUKE’S RECOVERY)
01:08:04 (YODA’S TEST)
00:53:15 (HIDING IN THE ASTEROID)
00:51:12 (LEIA TENDS TO LUKE)
02:33:19 (VADER’S ARRIVAL AND REACHING OUT TO LUKE)
01:59:19 (TATOOINE SANDSTORM)
02:07:02 (REBEL RAID ON BUNKER)
00:22:00 (JERJERROD’S CONFLICT)
06:50:07 (CANTINA ROUGH CUT)
00:20:10 (AUNT BERU’S BLUE MILK)
00:13:11 (OLD WOMAN ON TATOOINE)
01:45:05 (ALTERNATE HAN AND LEIA KISS)
00:45:02 (LOBOT’S CAPTURE)
09:06:20 (BATTLE OF ENDOR: THE LOST REBELS)

Cruise Stares You Down In Ghost Protocol

Yahoo has debuted the new teaser poster for Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.  The film hits in December, and the trailer was awesome for the film, the poster isn't quite exciting but none the less, a lot of people are looking forward to this movie, myself included.

Movie Of The Week September 9, 2011: The Rocketeer (1991)

Welcome to a brand new  Movie Of The Week, a new weekly feature at the Blog!  How does this differ from Trailer Park, well one it is weekly and two I hope to get interaction from YOU, the Comicpalooza fans.  I want you to email me a pick for Movie Of The Week, and I will use them and post those picks as the weeks go by!  Email me your picks at comicpaloozablog@yahoo.com!  Start thinking of your Movie Of The Week and send it to me!

The Rocketeer (1991)

Synopsis: A young pilot stumbles onto a prototype jetpack that allows him to become a high flying masked hero.

Released June 21, 1991
Director: Joe Johnston
Domestic Box Office Gross: $46 Million
Running Time:  1 Hour 48 Minutes
Starring: Billy Campbell & Jennifer Connelly

Why You Should Watch It:  First off, it's actually really good!  It's directed by Joe Johnston before he ever thought of making a Captain America film 20 years later, and it's a fun throwback to old fashioned super hero action films!  The film is hitting Blu-Ray soon too so more the reason to watch it now

Leonidis & His Queen in 300 Prequel?

Producer Bernie Goldmann recently spoke with movies.com about the upcoming 300 prequel, 300: Battle For Artemisia.  He spoke about weather Gerad Butler and Lena Heady, who played King Leonidas and Queen Gorgo respectively, would be in the film.    

When asked he said the following: “It’s a different story," he said. "[However] there’s a small part for Lena [Headey]. There’s a small part for Gerry [Butler].”

The film is based on Frank Miller's upcoming graphic novel prequel to 300, and is believed to take place 10 years or so before the first one, as Xerces rises to power. 

Empire Strikes Back Deleted Scene

The Complete Star Wars Saga makes it's way to Blu-Ray on Friday September 16th, and a new deleted scene from the forthcoming set has made it's way online.  It's from The Empire Strikes Back, and features a little sexual tension between a favorite smuggler and a princess!

Movie Of The Week September 2, 2011: Mortal Kombat (1995)

Welcome back to the Movie Of The Week, a new weekly feature at the Blog!  How does this differ from Trailer Park, well one it is weekly and two I hope to get interaction from YOU, the Comicpalooza fans.  I want you to email me a pick for Movie Of The Week, and I will use them and post those picks as the weeks go by!  Email me your picks at comicpaloozablog@yahoo.com!  Start thinking of your Movie Of The Week and send it to me!

Mortal Kombat (1995)

Synopsis: Three unknowing martial artists are summoned to a mysterious island to compete in a tournament whose outcome will decide the fate of the world.Yes, it really is that simple.

Released August 18, 1995
Director: Paul W.S. Anderson
Domestic Box Office Gross: $70.4 Million
Running Time: 1 Hour 41 Minutes
Starring Christopher Lambert (The guy from the original Highlander) and a bunch of relatively unknowns

Why You Should Watch It:  Because for most of us, Mortal Kombat was a big part of our generation of playing video games.  That and the movie is a lot of good cheesy fun.  Maybe it's even the Flash Gordon of the 1990's!  Plus doesn't hearing MORTAL KOMBAT make you want to go kick ass!

The Walking Dead Season 2 Gets A 90 Minute Premiere

The Walking Dead returns October 16th and season 2 will of course be a full season of 12 episodes.  The bad news is, AMC has decided to split it into two parts.  Six episodes in October, then the final six  to begin airing in February.  It's not so bad really, it will just be a shorter wait until season 3, and with that AMC announced that the premiere will be 90 minutes long!