Comics artist Alex Ross created this The Walking Dead season 4 poster for the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con. Walkers are ready to attack in this special limited edition Ross poster.
The Walking Dead returns this October.
Season 4 Plot: In this highly anticipated new season, we see Rick and the group of survivors fostering a thriving community in the safe haven of the prison. Sadly, in this brutal world, happiness is short-lived and walkers and outside threats are no match for danger brewing inside the fences. The group’s home and new way of life will be thoroughly tested, and their struggle to survive has never been so perilous. Season 4 also introduces several new characters including Bob Stookey (Lawrence Gilliard Jr., The Wire).
Due to his scenery-chewing skills in Piranha, Veronica Mars creative mastermind Rob Thomas has chosen Jerry O’Connell to play Sheriff Dan Lamb in the Veronica Mars film. Dan is a new Lamb brother (the amoral older brother of Don) and Thomas says he hopes audiences will “love to hate” the character.
And as with most of the Veronica Mars cast members, Jerry has kindly offered up this video:
So, what do you think? And why is Dylan McDermott gagged when he’s supposedly a kidnapper? CBS has unveiled this teaser poster for the new series, which is set to debut on Monday, September 23, 2013 at 10pm and run for 15 episodes. The thriller was executive produced by Jerry Bruckheimer (The Lone Ranger).
The Plot:
Hostages is a high-octane suspense drama starring Emmy Award winner Toni Collette as a premiere surgeon thrust into a chilling political conspiracy when her family is taken hostage by rogue FBI agent Duncan Carlisle (Dylan McDermott). Dr. Ellen Sanders and her family are held captive in their home by Carlisle, a desperate man doing the wrong thing for the right reasons, who orders her to assassinate the President when she operates on him.
Chris Hemsworth (Thor, The Avengers) stars in the true story of race car driver James Hunt and in this new Rush trailer he shows why people were fascinated with the charismatic champion. Directed by Ron Howard from a script by Peter Morgan (Frost/Nixon), Rush also features Daniel Brühl, Olivia Wilde, and Alexandra Maria Lara.
Universal Pictures will release the film in theaters on September 27, 2013.
The Plot:
Rush portrays the exhilarating true story of two of the greatest rivals the world has ever witnessed—handsome English playboy James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) and his methodical, brilliant opponent, Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl). Set against the sexy and glamorous golden age of Formula 1 racing, Rush follows the two drivers as they push themselves to the breaking point of physical and psychological endurance, where there is no shortcut to victory and no margin for error.
James Franco - Photo by Mike Marsland / 2013 WireimageBecause he’s not quite busy enough acting, writing, painting, directing, and just being James Franco, James will be handling a two-episode arc on the upcoming season of The Mindy Project. He’ll be guest starring in the season premiere on September 17, 2013 at 9:30pm ET/PT followed by a wrap-up of his character on September 24th.
According to Fox, Franco is playing Dr. Paul Leotard, “the charismatic and popular doctor who replaces Mindy (Mindy Kaling) at Shulman & Associates while she is in Haiti on a volunteer mission. A former professional fashion model, Dr. Leotard radically altered his career goals after he accidentally walked off a runway at fashion week and was saved by a pregnant woman. From that day forward, he devoted himself to helping pregnant women and immediately applied to medical school.”
Franco was most recently seen on the big screen welcoming his celebrity buddies into his Hollywood Hills home during the apocalypse in This Is The End.
It’s 3am and suddenly you’re wide awake. Why? Because that’s the devil’s hour and according to those who believe, that’s when supernatural activity is most likely to happen. In this new featurette from Warner Bros Pictures’ The Conjuring, psychics and paranormal investigator Lorraine Warren talk about why that’s such a busy time for things that go bump in the night.
The Plot of The Conjuring:
Before there was Amityville, there was Harrisville. Based on a true story, The Conjuring tells the horrifying tale of how world renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren were called upon to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in a secluded farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful demonic entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most terrifying case of their lives.
Syfy’s delivering yet another reason to be afraid of sharks with the announcement of a sequel to the campy made-for-TV movie Sharknado. Yes, the network’s ready to rain down sharks on a town once again – as the toothy predators will be back, but this time they’ll be terrorizing the good citizens of New York City.
And because simply titling the sequel Sharknado 2 and leaving it at that would be taking the easy way out, Syfy’s offering up a Twitter contest in which fans can submit ideas for an appropriate subtitle. Tweet your suggestions to @SyfyMovies and make sure you use the #Sharknado hashtag.
Syfy’s planning to air the sequel in 2014. The original film was a social media hit, raking in 5,000 tweets per minute while it was on air.
Details on the Original Sharknado:
Up in the sky. It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s a…shark! A supersized storm sucks sharks from the ocean and hurls them onto land in the new Syfy Original Movie Sharknado.
In the movie, regulars of a beachside bar including owner Fin (Ian Ziering), bartender Nova (Casie Scerbo) and local drunk George (John Heard) team up with Fin’s ex-wife April (Tara Reid) to investigate the ecological nightmare that has sharks swimming through the streets of Los Angeles and falling from the skies.
“Slow down for a second,” yells Chet (Paul Giamatti). “Are you kidding?! I’m never going slow again,” yells back Turbo (Ryan Reynolds), a garden snail who – after being exposed to some nitrous oxide in a freak accident – is now the fastest snail in the world in the animated comedy movie Turbo.
All his life Turbo has dreamed of going fast and of one day being in the Indy 500. Of course, being a snail, this seemed to be an impossible dream and made Turbo the laughingstock of the garden amongst all the garden snails. One night after accidentally breaking the television in the garage where Turbo always watches the car racing coverage, the sad snail slowly slugs away, moping. But after a freak accident involving nitrous oxide, Turbo discovers to his amazement he’s the fastest snail in the world.
The next day, Turbo uses his great speed to save his older brother Chet from a few hungry crows, and both of them get snailnapped by Tito (Michael Pena), a truck driver and taco salesman whose hobby is snail races. After showing off for Tito in his first race and making friends with the other snails led by Whiplash (Samuel L. Jackson), Turbo begins slowly indicating to Tito – as best a snail can – that he should enter him to race in the INDY 500.
Cute and funny, Turbo is a routine, predictable underdog story that’s elevated by its very talented voice cast. Paul Giamatti is perfect, bringing to life Chet, the overprotective big brother who just can’t bring himself to understand or support Turbo’s dream even after it becomes evident that his little brother is exceptionally fast.
Ryan Reynolds is solid as the voice of Turbo, the snail who dreams of speed but who deep down wants his brother’s support. It’s the snail brothers whose story has any kind of emotional impact and a little humor.
Samuel L. Jackson is…Samuel L. Jackson. As Whiplash, he’s the cool, laid-back leader of the racing snails. Thankfully there’s not too much of Whiplash, or Jackson would steal and upstage the film from the main characters.
The animation looks great with bright, vibrant colors, and the action on the screen will surely make the kids mesmerized in their seats. However, it’ll most likely leave parents glancing at their watches and waiting for the credits to roll. And, once again, there is no reason to spend the extra few dollars for the non-existent 3D effect.
Filled with laughs for the kids and good action scenes but missing anything worthwhile for adults, Turbo is sure to be a fun trip to the theater for the younger set but will leave the adults waiting at the finish line for it to finally end.
GRADE: C
Turbo opens in theaters on July 17, 2013 and is rated PG for some mild action and thematic elements.
Kids reading comics - Photo Credit: 2009 Getty Images / Supplied by PBSLiev Schreiber, currently seen starring in Showtime’s Ray Donovan, will host the PBS series Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle premiering on October 8, 2013 at 9pm ET. The series, which Schreiber narrates, is a behind the scenes look at comic books and superheroes.
The three-part series will also be available on DVD/Blu-ray on October 15th.
“A show about superheroes needs a superhuman force to lead it; Liev Schreiber was perfectly cast as Sabretooth in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and he is the perfect host for this series,” stated Michael Kantor, filmmaker behind Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle and president of Ghost Light Films. “Liev’s commanding presence takes us through 75 years of heroes and villains — both in print and in real-life — as well as the multifaceted, multimedia industry whose characters continue to enthrall Americans and fans all over the world. We promise that after watching this series, no parent will ever dare to throw away their kid’s comic books again…”
The Series Details [Courtesy of PBS]:
Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle is the first documentary to examine the dawn of the comic book genre and its powerful legacy, as well as the evolution of the characters who leapt from the pages over the last 75 years and their ongoing worldwide cultural impact. It chronicles how these “disposable diversions” were subject to intense government scrutiny for their influence on American children and how they were created in large part by the children of immigrants whose fierce loyalty to a new homeland laid the foundation for a multi-billion-dollar industry that is an influential part of our national identity. Among the notable on-camera talents in the film are Stan Lee, Adam West, Lynda Carter, Pulitzer Prize winners Michael Chabon and Jules Feiffer, and interviews with the late greats Joe Simon (co-creator of Captain America) and Jerry Robinson (who helped create the Joker).
Superheroes Episode Synopsis:
“Truth, Justice, and the American Way” (1938-1958) – October 8, 2013, 9:00 p.m. ET
During the Depression, the popularity of dozens of superhero characters opens the door for a new generation of artists and writers. World War II creates a patriotic fervor for star-spangled adventurers to represent the American spirit at war and on the home front, but in the 1950s, superheroes are caught in the fire of government scrutiny and regulation. When the thrilling Adventures of Superman is broadcast on the new medium of television, America’s first and greatest superhero leads the entire comic book industry to renewed strength.
“Great Power, Great Responsibility” (1959-1977) – October 15, 2013, 9:00 p.m. ET
A new breed of superhero emerges in the 1960s, inspired by the age of atomic energy and space travel and, in turn, inspiring artists of the time. The pop art movement draws heavily on comic books, with superhero images appearing in the works of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Civil rights in America and other social issues make their way onto the page as black superheroes emerge with powerhouses such as the Black Panther and Luke Cage. The pages of Green Lantern/Green Arrow address social issues in their relevant storylines, and comic books are forced to confront the reality of an increasingly complex world.
“A Hero Can Be Anyone” (1978-Present) – October 22, 2013, 9:00 p.m. ET
This episode captures the enthusiasm for superheroes as they are embraced in all forms of media and by all demographics, beginning with the historic Superman movie featuring Christopher Reeve as the Man of Steel. In 1986, Batman is overhauled as The Dark Knight to reflect the nocturnal underside of his character, and Watchmen brings new sophistication to comic book narratives, illuminating a violent and politicized world. In the burgeoning new millennium, superheroes have taken over popular culture with feature films, television shows and video games complementing a new generation of web-based comics that bring superhero adventures to every corner of the world.
John Mayer’s next album, Paradise Valley, will be released on August 20, 2013, but you don’t have to wait that long to see the track list. Mayer’s revealed the songs included on the upcoming album, and he’s offering fans an instant download of “Wildfire” if they pre-order the album now on iTunes.
Mayer’s also just debuted the “Wildfire” lyric video featuring clips from his live performances.
Paradise Valley was produced by Mayer and Don Was, co-producers on 2012’s Born and Raised. The first single, “Paper Doll,” is currently available on iTunes, and its lyric video has been watched over 3.1 million times.
Paradise Valley Track List:
1. Wildfire
2. Dear Marie
3. Waiting on the Day
4. Paper Doll
5. Call Me the Breeze
6. Who You Love
7. I Will Be Found (Lost at Sea)
8. Wildfire
9. You’re No One ’til Someone Lets You Down
10. Badge and Gun
11. On the Way Home
John Mayer “Born and Raised” World Tour 2013
7/16 – Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre
7/17 – Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre
7/19 – Ridgefield, WA Sleep Country Amphitheater
7/20 – George, WA The Gorge
7/22 – Paso Robles, CA California Mid State Fair
7/24 – Wheatland, CA Sleep Train Amphitheatre
7/26 – Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
7/27 – Irvine, CA Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
8/6 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH Blossom Music Center
8/7 – Clarkston, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre
8/9 – Tinley Park, IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
8/10 – Noblesville, IN Klipsch Music Center
8/11 – Springfield, IL Illinois State Fair
8/13 – Darien, NY Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
8/14 – Toronto, ON Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
8/16 – Hartford, CT Comcast Theatre
8/17 – Mansfield, MA Comcast Center
8/18 – Gilford, NH Meadowbrook
8/20 – Bethel, NY Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
8/21 – Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
8/23 – Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center
8/24 – Virginia Beach, VA Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach
8/25 – Burgettstown, PA First Niagara Pavilion
8/27 – Allentown, PA The Great Allentown Fair
8/28 – Wantagh, NY Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
8/30 – Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center
8/31 – Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live
9/1 – Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Resort Spa and Casino Event Center
9/4 – Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Charlotte
9/5 – Raleigh, NC Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek
9/7 – Tampa, FL Live Nation Amphitheater
9/8 – West Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheatre
9/16 – Buenos Aires, Argentina Luna Park
9/17 – Buenos Aires, Argentina Luna Park
9/19 – Sao Paulo, Brazil Anhembi Arena
9/21 – Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Rock in Rio
9/27 – Atlanta, GA Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood
9/28 – New York, NY Global Poverty Project Benefit Concert
10/1 – Albuquerque, NM Isleta Amphitheater
10/2 – Phoenix, AZ Desert Sky Pavilion
10/4 – San Diego, CA Sleep Train Amphitheatre
10/5 – Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Bowl
10/15 – Herning, Denmark Jayske Bank Boxen
10/16 – Frederiksberg, Denmark Forum Copenhagen
10/17 – Oslo, Norway Oslo Spektrum
10/20 – London, UK O2 Arena
10/22 – Amsterdam, Netherlands Ziggo Dome
10/23 – Amsterdam, Netherlands Heineken Music Hall
10/24 – Amsterdam, Netherlands Heineken Music Hall
