Hey guys, what happened to indie comic book films? In the early to mid 2000’s we had what seemed like a golden era of film adaptations based off of independent comics (ie, not Marvel or DC.) and these movies were good. Like good enough to beati out much of their more mainstream comic movie counterparts. […]
The Sequel to the Groundbreaking Webcomic Hits Stores May 2024 “Michelle Fus’ stunning artwork breathes new life into the sci-fi dystopian genre.” —Sequential Planet “Highly recommend.” —Trusty Henchman LOS ANGELES 10/02/2023 – Today Skybound Comet debuted a first look at interior pages for the upcoming release of Ava’s Demon Book Two: Aftermath, the second installment of the […]
Today Skybound, in collaboration with leading toy and game company Hasbro, announced that TRANSFORMERS #1, the debut issue of writer/artist Daniel Warren Johnson’s massively anticipated series, has sold out at the distributor level days before its release at comic book shops. The second launch in the all-new Energon Universe, TRANSFORMERS #1 will return with five commemorative second printing covers, available […]
Matilda Lutz (Revenge), Wallis Day (Sex/Life) and Robert Sheehan (The Umbrella Academy) have been tapped to lead the cast of Millennium Media’s upcoming comic book film Red Sonja, from director M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane), which is now in production at the Bulgarian Nu Boyana Studio, with filming at the Greek Nu Boyana Studio to follow. Inspired by the sword and sorcery comic books of the same […]
As previewed exclusively through Comicbook.com, comic book legend Rob Liefeld and Image Comics have teamed up to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Prophet with an a remastered version of Prophet #1 drawn by an all-star roster of comic book talent from past and present. Image is pleased to reveal an extended preview from this exciting upcoming release. John Prophet first debuted […]
Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips’ bestselling Reckless books just won’t quit, as the award winning crime noir masters bring us yet another original graphic novel starring troublemaker-for-hire Ethan Reckless in The Ghost in You. It will land on shelves this April from Image Comics and join Reckless, Friend of the Devil, and Destroy All Monsters in this original graphic novel series. “The […]
For the uninitiated Steven Lambert was, at one time, one of Hollywood’s most elite stuntmen. Back in 2019 he and co-writer Justin Dabrow sat down and wrote the bulk of Steven’s life in From the Streets of Brooklyn to the Halls of Hollywood; from his beginnings as self-described “punk kid from Brooklyn” who was uprooted […]
Join Marcus Blake, Brendan Smith, and Chad Womack for the latest Saturday Morning Nerd Show. This week we talk about The Book of Boba Fett and other shows that you should check on streaming services. We do a quick review of the latest Scream Film. We talk about the New Star Wars Games coming out. […]
Every galaxy has an underworld. Experience the new trailer for The Book of Boba Fett. The Original Series starts streaming December 29 on Disney+. “The Book of Boba Fett,” a thrilling Star Wars adventure teased in a surprise end-credit sequence following the Season 2 finale of “The Mandalorian,” finds legendary bounty hunter Boba Fett and […]
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We all began somewhere, did we not? For some who are close to me, but a few years older, it started significantly sooner. For example, when I once asked my uncle what his first James Bond experience on the big screen was, he told me that it was 1983’s “Octopussy.” Despite the two of us […]
Director Peter Farrelly finally is ready to follow his Best Picture Oscar winner Green Book. Apple Studios is in talks to finance The Greatest Beer Run Ever, with Zac Efron and Russell Crowe in talks to star and Bill Murray is being courted for a supporting role. Since that victorious Oscar Night, Farrelly has had his sights set on this film, which he developed with Skydance. […]
DC’S INFINITE FRONTIER EXPANDS WITH NEW SERIES New six-issue summer event by Joshua Williamson and Xermanico begins on June 22! While Future State offered a thrilling glimpse of the near and far futures of DC’s heroes and villains, fans can’t help but wonder what’s next, and the status of the current DC Universe. That era started in a big […]
Get a look inside the issue before it arrives — and meet the new character designed by Carmen Carnero! From MARVEL COMICS… The Florida Everglades can be a scary, lonely place… but one of the creatures haunting it may not be alone. Coming on Wednesday, March 31, AVENGERS: CURSE OF THE MAN-THING #1 will see […]
Things have changed for Task Force X. As Peacemaker takes over as field leader, there will be no more avenging or defending for the government’s top-secret task force of killers, thieves, and criminals! From the pages of Future State: Suicide Squad comes a new Suicide Squad ongoing series by Robbie Thompson, Eduardo Pansica, Julio Ferreira, Marcelo Maiolo and Wes […]
(from deadline.com) Netflix has snapped up the rights to Brian Jacques’ entire series of Redwall books and is plotting an animated feature film and TV series based on the animal adventure franchise. Netflix inked a deal with Penguin Random House Children for the rights to the books, which have sold 30 million copies worldwide and chronicle the […]
Join Marcus Blake, Brendan Smith, and Julie Jones for This week’s Saturday Morning Nerd Show as they talk about the top characters in Comic Books. From heroes to villains who are the best characters in Comic Books. We discuss the ins and outs of picking our top 10 character and most importantly our criteria for […]
Ruth Wilson and Matt Bomer are attached to lead The Book Of Ruth, a feature based on the true story of Ruth Coker Burks, a devout Christian divorcée and single mother from Arkansas who became a champion and caregiver for AIDS sufferers in 1980s America. Michael Arden, the two-time Tony Award nominated theater director who landed both those noms […]
For the uninitiated Picking up only a few years after the events at the Overlook Hotel, this sequel to Stephen King’s The Shining follows a now middle-aged Dan Torrance as it becomes his turn to help an even more gifted young lady who is being sought by a tribe of murderous paranormals that feed on […]
Marcus Blake is pleased to announce his new book, THE BLACK FAIRY, coming out December 10, 2019. “It’s a dark and twisted Texas serial killer story with horrific religious symbolism and not for the faint of heart. This kind of story is so gruesome that it has never been told before. It’s the story of […]
from hollywoodreporter.com The project moves with its current creative team, including director Justin Tipping and producer Neal Moritz, intact. Harbinger, the adaptation of a superhero comic published by Valiant Entertainment, has been scooped up by Paramount from its initial home, Sony Entertainment.Making the crosstown segue are also filmmaker Justin Tipping and the script by Tipping […]
LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2019 – Penguin Random House Publisher Services (PRHPS) today announced a multi-year sales and distribution agreement with Square Enix, Inc. (SEA, a US-based subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.) to introduce a new line of English-language manga, novels, and art books, beginning in Fall 2019, across all sales channels worldwide. […]
LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2019 /CNW/ — The world’s biggest superstar is now becoming the world’s next big superhero! Cristiano Ronaldo, the iconic superstar athlete released his first comic book for “Striker Force 7” as part of “Free Comic Book Day” through comic book retailers across the country this weekend. Led by Cristiano, a motley […]
LAS VEGAS, April 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Celebrated children’s book author, C.A. Hartnell, announces the launch of her re-released historical fiction four-book series, “The 1950s Adventures of Pete and Carol Ann.” The revised print, eBook and first-ever audio book versions, geared for children eight and up, take readers on an exciting, fast-paced blast through the past. […]
Are you ready for the next great TV series about UFOs. You should be. After all, it’s been a while since we’ve had a really good X-Files like show. And this one is actually based off of real events. Project Blue Book stars Aidan Gillen and Michael Malarkey. It’s about the Air Force investigations into […]
This week on the Saturday Morning Nerd Show, join Marcus Blake, Brendan Smith, and Alex Moore as we talk about Tom Clancy, from Books, Movies, and now TV. What they get right and what they get wrong. We will also be talking about the new Jack Ryan series on Amazon/. Listen to the show @ […]
(June 26, 2018 – Dallas, Texas) Truesource Publishing and Marcus Blake are pleased to announce the release of Ring Of Warriors: Making A Fighter. It’s Book One in the new Ring of Warriors series by Marcus Blake. The New book hits streets June 26, 2018. It will be available in Paperback and eBook formats such as Kindle, […]
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(December 8, 2016) On Wednesday, December 14, 2016, Marcus Blake will release his 10th Book. This is a milestone for Author Marcus Blake After 3 Years since publishing his last book, Marcus Blake releases Book 4 in the 30 Minutes Series. The 30 Minutes series follows the adventures of Agent Gavin Donnelly and Agent Rachel […]
I had an amazing time at the Texas Teen Book Festival this year, where I got to interview Mary E. Pearson, Sabaa Tahir, and Kendare Blake. Getting to talk to these authors was an awesome experience and I’m so honored to be able to feature them on my blog! All of the authors at TTBF […]
Published May 3rd 2016 by HarperTeen Ruined, ruined me. So, I’ll be honest and mention that the book didn’t truly hold me captive until around page 200 when the action picked up; upon reaching that point I couldn’t put it down! I’m not sure if it was the humor interfering with the serious atmosphere that […]
After 3 (maybe it’s been 4. I’m so busy I can’t keep track of time) weeks of my insane schedule, I have finally found time to finish this review. I don’t typically review book events, but after the most recent one I really felt that I should voice my opinion, in the hopes that it […]
David Bowie, the pioneering rock idol whose influence extended well beyond music, into film, fashion and art, passed away Sunday, just two days after his 69th birthday. “David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer,” reads a message posted Sunday on his Facebook page. The musician’s son, filmmaker Duncan Jones, confirmed the […]
This list was by Marcus Blake and Daniel Granat, a side by side comparison of the Marvel Comic Movies. From That Nerd show, here is our list of Marvel Movies from Best to Worst. take a look at our comparison!. Daniel Granite Before I begin this article, I would like to start by saying that […]