Walking Dead Series Alive and Well on AMC, Director Named
The dead shall rise on AMC! According to reports, the cable network has greenlit an adaptation of the very popular Robert Kirkman series published by Image Comics. The story, coming up on its 70th issue, centers around a small band of survivors, living in a world where the dead have risen, turning them into flesh-eating zombies. The series follows the group in their efforts to live, survive and make sense of the world they are in. Read more
Battlestar Galactica Actress to Pen Comic Book!
In her role as Starbuck(Kara Thrace) on the critically acclaimed TV series Battlestar Galactica , Katee Sackhoff rolled with what was written for her character with enthusiasm, be it the drinks, the fights or the dangerous missions she was given. Now, Sackhoff has a chance to write the destiny of a group of characters herself, as she recently announced her intentions to get her own comic book into the hands of readers. A partnership she undertook with a friend, Sackhoff’s book, titled Versus, is set to premiere at San Diego Comic-Con 2010. She revealed a little about the roots of her interest in comics in an interview with TV Guide. Read more
Merry Morlocks! Memorable Comic Book Christmases on TV!
Just like various “very special episodes”, can’t miss events and other TV specials, a Christmas episode of beloved television shows was, for a long time, a staple of the fall TV schedule, and the episode was sometimes repeated year after year during the show’s run. Comic book related shows, of the animated and live action sort, are certainly not exempt from this, and over the years there have been a mix of the funny, effective, strange and touching episodes related to the holiday season. Listed below are a few of the more memorable, for naughty and nice reasons. Read more
Olivia Munn’s Maxim Cover Shoot
Olivia Munn, who is the co-host of G4’s Attack of the Show, is near and dear to many a comic book fans’ heart. Who can forget the costume show that she put on at the most recent San Diego Comic-Con. Well, we’ve got good news for Olivia Munn fans. She will be gracing the cover of the January 2010 edition of Maxim, and here is some behind the scenes video of her Maxim shoot. More good news, a pink bikini and a trampoline are involved.
‘Gossip Girl’ Comic Book in the Works
Cecily von Ziegesar’s world of affluent and well-coiffed teens will climb its way into comic book stores, but this time in the form of manga. Gossip Girl, first a series of novels and now a popular show on CW, will be brought to you courtesy of Yen Press Publishing starting next month. Gossip Girl: For Your Eyes Only will begin chronicling a re-imagination of leading characters Blair and Vanessa as they go through their senior years in school. This could be a great move for Yen Press, as the novels themselves have been bestsellers, reaching over five million copies in sales; the tv show has also proven to be quite popular with a wide range of viewers, and airs in a solid time slot. Read more
Geppi’s Entertainment Museum Strives to Teach Through Pop Culture
Museums are some of our nation’s most influential teachers. Our nation’s progress, battles, people and major events and pieces of memory are preserved in ways that teach countless numbers each year about not just people and things of the past, but where we are going in the future. The Geppi’s Entertainment Museum in Baltimore, Maryland aims to do exactly the same, using pop culture as its driving vehicle. Since its opening in September of 2006, the museum has been home to over 6,000 pieces of American pop culture history, each lovingly preserved and presented in a way that gives the visitor a true glimpse of the evolution of media, comic books, toys and more.
Five Funniest Big Bang Theory Wil Wheaton Episode Moments
It’s no secret that The Big Bang Theory is one of the best comedies on television, but with Monday’s episode guest starring Wil Wheaton, the series has laid serious claim to being the funniest show on television period. “The Creepy Candy Coating Corollary” episode hit on all cylinders, producing several laugh out loud moments. While there were many good scenes to choose from, here are our picks for the five funniest moments.
‘Heroes’ Review: ‘Tabula Rasa’
“Eh.” That’ll be my answer tomorrow when people ask me about tonight’s ‘Heroes’ episode, entitled ‘Tabula Rasa.’ The storyline moved along, but nothing earth shattering happened. It’s almost at the point where this show is running like a heart monitor. Straight line for 2-3 episodes, then a ‘blip’ up for an exciting show. This week, we’re back on the straight line. Read more
‘Dollhouse’ Gets Good News From Fox…For Now!
Fans of the Eliza Dushku-starring sci-fi series Dollhouse got a couple of pieces of good news yesterday when it was revealed that the series’ second season premiere gained 50% in its ratings share when DVR ratings were factored in, tying it with Smallville for biggest percentage gain in ratings! The move is the silver lining perhaps to a cloud that consisted of a 1.0 ratings share for the show, which went up to 1.5 with the news of the ratings bump, according to thrfeed.com. Read more
A Few Notes on ‘Heroes’
A lot of activity of the last couple of days regarding ‘Heroes’:
- Todd Stashwick (’The Riches’, ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’) has landed a recurring role as one of the Carnies, according to THR.
- The Hayden Panettiere/Madeline Zima kiss on Monday night’s show didn’t do anything to help ratings. Viewership stayed flat over the last week’s episode.
- A major character is going to die this season, reports Eonline. It’s a male, and an original character.
Thoughts on who the producers might kill off? We think the Hiro storyline is a red herring. We’re thinking it’s time for Sylar to go. He’ll turn good and save some people, only to lose his own life. What do you think?
