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Archive for June, 2008
MySpace Dark Horse Presents Turns One Year Old
Dark Horse sent us a press release today announcing that it has now been one year since relaunching Dark Horse Presents on MySpace. To celebrate, Dark Horse has a bit of news on what we can expect from the publisher in the near future. Hit the jump for the full press release.
Wanted Takes Out Box Office Records
As reported earlier, TheQuarterbin went to see Wanted this weekend, and we had a great time. The movie was a lot of fun to watch, and quite honestly, better than I expected. Apparently we weren’t the only ones making the trip to see the Top Cow comic adaptation this weekend, as the film is breaking all kinds of box office records. Hit the jump for more.
From the Panel to the Screen: Obligatory Fanboy Wanted Review
Going into the film, I had a ton of questions. Will Timur Bekmambetov’s flashy direction go over well with American audiences? Can James McAvoy be a believable action star? Will Angelina show the same indifference here as she did in Tomb Raider? Wondering if the film answered my questions? Hit the jump to see whether Wanted was warranted as an adaptation.
Michael Turner Passes Away at 37
Michael Turner, one of today’s more memorable artists and co-founder of Aspen Comics, lost his ongoing battle with cancer Friday night. I never had the chance to meet Michael, but I did enjoy the work he did. Having said that, I encourage you to check both ComicBookResources and Newsarama for far better rememberances than I could ever hope to write. Turner will be missed by many. Aspen sent out a brief press release, and we encourage everyone to send their condolences.
Unfortunately it’s with great sadness that I must inform everyone that Michael Turner tragically passed away last night, June 27th at approximately 10:42 pm in Santa Monica, Ca. Turner had been dealing with recent health complications arisen in the past few weeks. More details concerning Turner’s passing, and services, will be given shortly.
Anyone wishing to send their condolences to Michael Turner’s family is encouraged to send to:
Aspen MLT, Inc.
C/O Michael Turner
5855 Green Valley Circle, Suite 111
Culver City, CA, 90230
Aspen also encourages anyone wishing to make a charitable donation to please send to Michael Turner’s requested charities:
The American Cancer Society Or The Make-A-Wish Foundation
CONTEST!: Wanted Give-Away
Another weekend, another comic based film. To celebrate this glorious summer of superheroes, we’re going to be giving away a copy of Mark Millar and JG Jones’ Wanted. Don’t worry, there’s no tricky stuff involved. Hit the jump to find out how you could win.
Buffy Tarot Deck Canceled By Dark Horse
Bad news, Buffy fans! It appears that the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Tarot Deck that we previously reported on is a no-go. Reasons are unknown at this point, but we can sure speculate. Hit the jump for the full statement from Dark Horse.
From the Panel to the Screen: Red Sonja Film to be Rodriguez Helmed, Star McGowan
All you “Bad Girl in a Chainmail Bikini” fetishists will be getting some love on the silver screen thanks to Robert Rodriguez taking on the Red Sonja film. Set to star Planet Terror and Jawbreaker femme fatale, Rose McGowan, the film will start shooting this October. Find out more after the jump.
DCU MMO Details Emerge
It was announced a few years back. Now, one month before E3 and the San Diego Comic Con, details are starting to leak out about Sony’s planned DC MMO. Hit the jump to see what just what’s up, and what Jim Lee has to say about the project keeping him so busy for the last 3 years.
Review: ALIBI
Top Cow’s Pilot Season 2008 continues! The latest comic to enter is Alibi, the story of an assassin who never gets caught. It was written by one of last year’s Pilot Season winners, Joshua Hale Fialkov. Hit the jump to read more, as well as get a sneak peek at a few of the pages. Remember, you can view any image in glorious Expand-O-Vision by clicking on it.
Coming to a Shelf Near You: Guitar Hero Figures?
Todd McFarlane and Activision are teaming up to bring you your favorite characters from the Guitar Hero franchise this fall. While I’m less than enthused, feel free to hit the jump for pics and the full press release. Then join me in wondering how or why this team is necessary.
