Watchmen Movie Reviews Not Living Up To Watchmen Movie Trailer
Uh-oh, some critics, who have seen advanced screenings of the Watchmen movie, are not being kind to the highly anticipated film. Could it be that the fantastic Watchmen movie trailers have built up expectations so high that there is no way the actual movie can live up to the hype?
One of the biggest questions about the Watchmen Movie has always been how it will play to the general public. So far, the answer among some critics seems to be not very well. In a very negative review that is circulating quickly online, Kirk Honeycutt in the Hollywood Reporter predicts that the box office slide could be drastic after the opening weekend. Honeycutt even goes as far as to suggest that the Watchmen movie could be the first real flop of 2009.
Marvel Ends Its Open Submissions Policy
Marvel Comics announced today in an open press release that it would no longer accept unsolicited submissions of work from aspiring comic book artists and writers. In recent months, Marvel has been flooded with submissions and has been unable to keep up with the review demand. The new change in procedure marks the end of an era, as the company was the last major publisher to accept open submissions of work.
Dollhouse Review: Stage Fright
In the “Stage Fright” episode of Dollhouse, we learn one thing about Echo–she can’t sing. Echo’s assignment is to protect superstar singer Rayna from an obsessed fan. Echo is a background singer with a bodyguard profile. Only she doesn’t know about the bodyguard programming (consciously). She’s to take care of Rayna, but she really doesn’t outwardly know that.
Comic Book Dollar Bin Discoveries: Darkhawk #32
This article begins a new, recurring feature here at Comicbook.com. How many of us have scoured the dollar bins of our local comic book store, searching for a nugget of value, either monetary or story-wise? Part of the fun of digging through these often disorganized long boxes and bins is the chase and the sense of optimism you give a comic after mulling over the purchase before tossing it on your stack. “It’s only a dollar, right” you may ask yourself.
This feature, Dollar Bin Discoveries, will hope to feature highlights from those bins. We’ll present a brief summary of the story, the date of the issue release, and any other interesting features of the issue or notable guest stars. The final piece will rate, on a scale of .25 to the full $1.00 price, the “value” of the book. Would this be one to pick up at the full $1.00 price, or would it best be bought during the “4 for $1.00” days.
Dollhouse – Stage Fright Episode
On the “Stage Fright” episode of Dollhouse, Echo goes undercover as a backup singer. Echo is tasked with the assignment of protecting a volatile pop star from an obsessed fan.
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles – Some Must Watch While Some Must Sleep Episode
On the “Some Must Watch While Some Must Sleep” episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Sarah Connor is haunted by nightmares involving the man she killed in the factory. In order to try to get a good night’s sleep, Sarah checks in to a sleep clinic.
However, when suspicious things start to happen, Sarah begins to suspect that Skynet could be using the facility for brain-mapping.
Guest stars for this episode include Ned Bellamy as Ed Winston, Julie Ann Emery as Nurse Hobson, Michelle Arthur as Dana, Manny Montanta as Hector, and Sashen Naicker as Night Tech.
From the Boards: Lost’s The Life and Death of Jeremy Bentham
Each week, Comicbook.com takes a look around the Lost message boards/forums for the questions and possible answers to the most recent episode. We realize that not everyone has time to rummage through the forums, so Comicbook.com does it for you. This week: The Life and Death of Jeremy Bentham.
Question: Why did Ben talk Locke out of suicide, only to kill him minutes later?
Lost: Is Kate Leaving the Island Again?
A spokesman for Evangeline Lilly told Entertainment Weekly’s Michael Ausiello that rumors of the actress’s early departure from Lost are false. Earlier this morning, a report surfaced claiming that the actress who plays Kate is currently auditioning for roles in TV pilots set to air during the 2009-2010 season, which is to be the popular ABC series’ sixth and final season.
The rumors surrounding Lilly’s fate for next season appear to have started from a blog report posted on zap2it.com. Since then, members of Lilly’s camp told Entertainment Weekly and E! that the story was false. The unnamed representative told Ausiello that they did not know where the rumor started and that neither ABC nor Lilly’s agent were called to verify the story.
Copy Of Action Comics #1 To Be Auctioned
A copy of the ultra rare Action Comics #1 will be available for auction on Friday. The issue, which marks the first ever appearance of Superman, is in fine condition with a CGC grade of 6.0 and has an estimated value of $126,000. Only 100 copies of Action Comics #1 are known to exist.
Identity of the owner of the comic has not yet been made public. The issue was bought second hand in 1950 for the whopping price tag of 35 cents.
The auction for the issue will start February 27th at mid-night and will last for two weeks. Starting bid for the issue begins at $1.00 and is expected to fetch a sum even greater than the book’s estimated value.
Will Comic Books Survive The Next Great Depression?
Some recent news stories have touted that the comic book industry is thriving, while others have suggested that the comic book industry might be on its last legs. There is no denying that comic book movies ruled the box office this past summer. And based on trailers for The Watchmen and X-Men Origins: Wolverine, comic book movies are likely to dominate the box office again this year.
However, is the movie success translating into more comic book sales? While comic book graphic novels are certainly finding success at book stores, there are mixed reports on how regular comic books are faring. With huge retailers like Circuit City falling victim to the current economy, do small independent comic book stores have any chance?
While many retail chain stores benefit from branded advertising campaigns, there are very few comic book store chains. Most comic book stores are one or two store businesses run as small mom and pop operations. While some stores are generating decent revenues selling comic books, other stores are kept afloat more by the owners’ passion for comic books than profits.
