Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 31st, 2009
I have been talking for sometime now how I wanted my Watchmen action figures and guess what? That’s right where going to review a few this week. Today I am going to take a look at the smartest men in the world. Ozymandias (Adrian Veidt) series 1 toy from DC Direct.
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A complex, multi-layerd mystery adventure, WATCHMEN in set in an alternate 1985 America in which costumed superheroes are part of the fabric of everyday society and the ” Doomsday Clock ” - which charts the USA’s tension...
Posted by Sheldon Lee, on January 31st, 2009
Wow just wow this trailer kicked me right in my Serpentor!!!!Damn This is what G.I. Joe should look like!! I have heard a lot of different things on this movie. I myself have read a draft of the script and well it sets things up for more films for sure. But Cobra IS bringing down the Eiffel Tower down bad which sets the right tone for me:) So watch for this ad during the Super Bowl and remember kids Knowing is half the battle…
Also you can download the full 1080p file here
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Posted by Sheldon Lee, on January 31st, 2009
Hello Ladies and Gents!
Well while our self proclaimed know it all on video games Butmac was asleep it looks like they released a new trailer for X-Men Origins: Wolverine!!! I know this is just a video game trailer but after watching this I gotta say this movie might erase the shit soup of a movie that was X-Men 3…is that even possible?? What do you people on the internets think?
Sheldon Lee
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Posted by Adri, on January 31st, 2009
A few days late posting on this, but news that’s still fit to print. Neil Gaiman announced on The Today Show that there will be a film adaptation of his children’s book, The Graveyard Book, and will be written and directed by Neil Jordan, the mastermind behind The Crying Game and Interview with a Vampire. I’ve never read the Newbury Medal-winning story, but I’m betting that all book stores and comic shops will need to add a few hundred extra of these to their weekly distro list. Keep your eyes peeled for...
Posted by Butner Brimberry, on January 30th, 2009
I’m not gonna beat around the bush with this one. I’m basically known as the comic book based video games expert. So, when I get excited about one of these such games, you should probably pay attention. PAY ATTENTION.
Alright, so I wasn’t super-crazy-pumped about Batman: Arkham Asylum, until I saw the above trailer on Destructoid this morning. Let it be known that if you are going to make a trailer about a game, do it like you would a movie trailer and set up the STORY. Don’t just show clips of explosions...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 29th, 2009
Marvel Animated Features and Lionsgate has two of the most legendary chapters in Marvel’s comic book history with the eagerly awaited DVD release Hulk Vs.
HULK VS. WOLVERINE
The Incredible Hulk has been tearing a line across the Canadian wilderness, leaving a swath of destruction in his wake. He has to be stopped, and there’s only one man up to the job. He’s the best at what he does, but what he does isn’t very nice. He’s Wolverine, an elite agent of Canada’s top secret Department H, and he’s been put on Hulk’s...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 29th, 2009
Ok I know that DC Comics and Mortal Kombat (Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe ) have team up together before but come on now? Is it just me or does this look like Sub-Zero?
I know it is not it is Nite Owls Antarctica Suit. I know it is a live-action film adapted from a comic book.
Yet I can’t think anything else when I see this as someone who has read watchmen around 10 times in my life and reading it one more time. This not how I picture this suit in my head.
When you look at Dave Gibbons’s artwork it look like an...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 29th, 2009
Wow this is nuts the Amazing Spider-Man with President Obama is going back to the printer for a fifth printing. No in-store date is known at this time.
President Obama is also slated to make an appearance in Youngblood #8 as Rob Liefeld told us last week. For more on Obama in Youngblood check out are interview with Rob where we discuss his new book Armageddon Now and His new upcoming run of Youngblood, Deadpool the history of Cable and his love of Star Wars and watch Rob draw Wolverine and Deadpool in front of you. .
I...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 29th, 2009
Lionsgate Home Entertainment has announced The Punisher: War Zone will be out on DVD and Blu-Ray on March 17th. The film is based on Marvel’s Punisher comic book series, written by Nick Santora and Art Marcum & Matt Holloway, and directed by Lexi Alexander.
Waging his one-man war on the world of organized crime, ruthless vigilante-hero Frank Castle (Ray Stevenson, HBO’s “Rome”) sets his sights on overeager mob boss, Billy Russoti (Dominic West, HBO’s “The Wire”). After Russoti is left horribly disfigured...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 28th, 2009
Ok listen up all you Scottaholic’s the big day is coming that’s right Vol. 5, Scott Pilgrim Vs. The Universe debuts Feb 4, 2009 ( Only one more week) but if you are lucky to live in NYC such as Comic Impact staff member Adri then you may want to read this ….
Oni Press is in New York City for this year’s New York Comic Con! February 6th - 8th we’ll be strutting our stuff at booth #1413. Come by and check out our eclectic library of titles including the premiere of:
SCOTT PILGRIM VOLUME 5: SCOTT PILGRIM...
Posted by Adri, on January 28th, 2009
From Newsarama:
Stan Lee Media shareholders claim that Lee, Perlmutter, Lee’s former partner Arthur Lieberman and Arad “improperly colluded to hide and misappropriate financial interests in Lee’s creations assigned to Stan Lee Media in 1998 and reaffirmed in 1999.” As such, Martin Garbus, the lawyer for Stan Lee Media, contends that the money Lee was paid should have gone to the company.
Marvel, in legal papers filed in response to the suit says that it is filled with “ridiculous claims,” and is arguing that the...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 28th, 2009
So here it is the Watchmen poster does it suck or do you guys and girls love it? I think it look like a bad Photoshop project I did my first year of graphic design in college.
Let’s just hope the movie is better then the poster. To quote Edward Blake/The Comedian “God help us all.”
Simon Daoudi
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Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 28th, 2009
Nathan Fillion, star of Joss Whedon’s “Firefly” and “Serenity,” will do double duty this March as the title character in ABC’s upcoming series “Castle” and the voice of Steve Trevor in “Wonder Woman,” the next entry in the popular series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 movies due from Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation on March 3, 2009.
Warner Home Video will distribute the all-new “Wonder Woman,” which will also be available...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 27th, 2009
Variety has post some news on the upcoming TinTin film base on Hergé’s young reporter
Steven Spielberg has set his cast for “The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn,” the first installment in the 3-D motion-capture trilogy that Paramount Pictures and Sony Pictures Entertainment are co-financing. “Billy Elliot” thesp Jamie Bell will star as the titular character, an intrepid young reporter whose relentless pursuit of a good story thrusts him into a world of high adventure. Daniel Craig...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 27th, 2009
A lot of people are fans of the old Marvel comics and the new IDW books.
But now we get six very sexy poster for the Stephen Sommer’s live-action screen adaptation of “G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra.” The film stars Channing Tatum (Duke), Dennis Quaid (General Hawk), Sienna Miller(The Baroness), Ray Park (Snake Eyes), Rachel Nichols (Scarlett), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Heavy Duty), Said Taghmaoui (Breaker), Marlon Wayans (Ripcord), and Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Cobra Commander).
And if you are watching the Super Bowl don’t...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 27th, 2009
In just less then one month from now Ultimate X-Men and Ultimate Fantastic Four will end on the same day (February 18). Now is this the end of the Ultimate world ?
Well it sure looks like it thanks to Ultimatum ( which is not that good so far ) since the main goal of that book is to destroying the Ultimate world. After reading a few sites and looking up some info it look like the last Ultimate book will be Ultimate Spider-Man issue #133 due on April 22.
What do you guys and girls think ? Do you care or not ?
I know...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 26th, 2009
What made the pick of the week for January 21th 2009 ? Why is Simon so in love with the color green or was it red ? find out as he talks about Green Lantern number 37.
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Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 26th, 2009
With the last issue of Final Crisis coming out and twelve other books on my pull list here is what I am waiting to get my hands on this week at my comic book store.
Astounding Wolf-Man #12,Fantastic Four #563,Final Crisis #7 (OF 7), New Avengers #49,,Umbrella Academy Dallas #3 (OF 6) What is on your pull list for this week ?
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Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 25th, 2009
It is time for a new roundtable podcast join Simon, Butner and Adri as they talk about the New York Comic Con, Non-Super Hero comics, Secret Invasion did it live up to the hype ?
Also we talk about one of the best shows and one of the worst shows on TV. All this and find out the Secret Origin of ButMac
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Running time: 0:54:39
0:0:01 Intro with Comic girl
0:0:13 Welcome message and Secret Origin of ButMac
0:2:53 New York Comic Con 09
0:10:10 What do Lady’s like reading in the world of comics.
0:17:31 Simon...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 24th, 2009
Wow Watchmen merchandise does not stop from Kubrick toys to the Watchmen bear qee. I can’t wait to get my hand on the Watchmen Happy Meal over at Hooters where I can get my very own Nite Owl mask. Ok I know the film is not out yet but I am getting sick of all this merchandise.
Does anyone remember all the merchandise that came out with Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace ? Well this what it feels like to me. How disgusting is the Rorschach and The Comedian bear qee ?
Simon Daoudi
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Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 24th, 2009
Thank you to everyone who listens to us on La Talk Radio. We will have the show up as a podcast for you when the good people over at La Talk Radio send us the archive.
We like to give a big thanks to Orlando for having us on his show. Remember to check out are very special podcast with Rob Liefeld
Simon Daoudi
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Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 23rd, 2009
Lewis is best known for her performances in 96 hilarious episodes of NBC’s “NewsRadio” as Beth, the sarcastic secretary to Dave Foley’s lead character.
An actress with notable awards and credits on Broadway, Lewis has been featured on numerous primetime sitcoms (”Home Improvement,” “Seinfeld,” currently recurring role on ” ‘Til Death”) and hit films (”Godzilla,” “Mousehunt”).
The star of stage, film, television and animation, Lewis...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 23rd, 2009
From the writer of YOUNG X-MEN, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, and the co-creator of television’s ELI STONE comes a science fiction epic that explores the aftermath of Earth’s most brutal conflict.
For ten years the alien invaders have laid waste to our planet, but now they’ve vanished, leaving the survivors with two questions - “Where did they go?” and “Where does humanity go from here?” It’s existential questions with alien-fueled intrigue, and there’s no better time to get on board...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 23rd, 2009
Join us as we talk with Comic Book Super Star Rob Liefeld where we discuss his new book Armageddon Now and His new upcoming run of Youngblood, Deadpool the history of Cable and his love of Star Wars and watch Rob draw Wolverine and Deadpool in front of you.
This Special podcast was film at Golden Apple Comics in Los Angeles.
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Posted by Butner Brimberry, on January 22nd, 2009
I don’t know what it is about Batman: The Brave and the Bold, but I can’t stop watching it and it makes me giddy as a child. If you’ve never heard of or seen an episode of Batman: TBB, let me catch you up. Each episode begins with a 3-minute short of Batman and another DC character teaming up against some challenge which has nothing to do with the main episode in any way. Are you hooked yet? Me too.
This past week’s episode entitled, “Dawn of the Dead Man” featured Batman and the scarcely known...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 22nd, 2009
It is 4:20 am here in cali but check out these great photos of Watchmen I just got send to me. By Comic Impact reader Diego in Argentina…. Ok time for me to go back to bed.Oh wait is it March 6 yet ?
Simon Daoudi
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Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 22nd, 2009
It has been ten years since we got are first look at Dr. Manhattan. Now thanks to NBS Nightly News we get a look back. The superman exists, and he’s American
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Posted by Adri, on January 20th, 2009
Comic book writer, illustrator and publisher Rob Liefeld (Youngblood, X-Force, Deadpool) is going to be at Golden Apple Comics in Hollywood TOMORROW, Jan. 21, to discuss his new book Armageddon Now - and we’re allll over it.
We’re psyched to chat up Liefeld about his work on he and Phil Hotsenpiller’s new apocalyptic graphic novel series (Armageddon Now), which should prove to be an entertaining blend of Biblical prophecy and gritty action.
Simon and Sheldon will have full coverage of this upcoming event, including...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 20th, 2009
So it looks like there is a new watchmen TV spot and the good people over at Warner Bros want you to know that it comes out on MARCH 6….
Only 46 more days that’s seven very long weeks before we get to see Watchmen…
Simon Daoudi
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Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 20th, 2009
So after my last blog, I was thinking of some people who I would like to see in the next Spider-Man film. What if they use Kraven the Hunter, who would play him? Here are my two ideas for the actors to play him: Burt Reynolds or Josh Brolin.
What do you think, Comic Impact readers? Post a comment and let us know who you would like see in the next Spider-Man film.
Simon Daoudi
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Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 19th, 2009
New comics will be hitting your stores on Wednesday January 21. We get a book that is five months late and some other stuff. Here are the top five that I (Simon) am the most excited to read.
Amazing Spider-Man #584,Dark Avengers #1,Doctor Who Forgotten #6,Final Crisis Superman Beyond #2 (OF 2),Spawn #188 What is on your pull list for this week ?
Simon Daoudi
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Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 19th, 2009
What was the pick of the week for January 14th, 2009?What I think is going to have a big part in the last issue of Final Crisis. Also we want to give thanks to Dave from Funny Book Fanatic. I also answer a few emails sent to us from readers.
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Running time: 0:12:16
0:0:01 Intro with Comic girl
0:0:14 Welcome message
0:1:34 Answer your e-mails
0:2:53 Pick of the Week Nightwing #152
0:9:45 Comic Impact @ Golden Apple Hollywood on Jan 21.
0:10:44 Zap ! Pow ! Bam !
0:12:01 Outgoing message with Comic girl
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Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 19th, 2009
Do you live in Los Angeles? Then you may want to read this press release that The Skirball Cultural Center sent us.We will have full coverage of this event, including video shows and a lot more, so stay tuned to Comic Impact!
LOS ANGELES—Remember the thrill of hiding under the covers to read comic books after lights out? Many of us do. Along with movies, comics may be the quintessential American art form, and they owe their enduring popularity to precedents established during the Great Depression and World War II. ZAP! POW!...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 19th, 2009
Actor J.K. Simmons told the press this past week at Sundance that he is going to be continuing the role of Daily Bugle publisher, J. Jonah Jameson in the upcoming Spider-Man 4 film. The filming will start in March of 2010 - looks like Marvel is going to have a big year in 2011.
Sure, Spider-Man 3 was as great as a kick in the nuts, but let’s hope that Spider-Man 4 will be better.
Let’s ALSO hope that playwright David Lindsay-Abaire, who is currently working on the script, will take the time to look at some of the...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 18th, 2009
Its release date of September 2009 isn’t any time soon, but I went ahead and pre-ordered the first way of Blackest Night Series 1 Set of Four Figures.
DC Direct is proud to produce action figures for THE event of the summer - the beginning of the highly-anticipated “Blackest Night” storyline! Included in this series are Earth-2 Superman, the first member of the lifeless, emotionless Black Lanterns to be revealed. Boodikka, the veteran corpsman who was among the first to become a member of the Green Lantern...
Posted by Adri, on January 18th, 2009
If this short review looks familiar, it’s because I actually posted this on Amazon.com a little while ago - but just HAD to share it with y’all.
A tale of steamy romance, thrills, battles and non-stop adrenaline; no, this isn’t Desperate Housewives. It’s Army@Love, the monthly series from comic icon Rick Veitch and Vertigo/DC, pairing the hilarity and irony of U.S. war politics with fiery soap opera-esque dramatics.
Set in the not-so-distant future where war continues to thrive in the Middle Eastern region of...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 18th, 2009
Both Iron Man and Hasbro’s Mighty Muggs have been out for awhile now, but I just can’t stop singing their praises. And thanks to Comic Girl, I now have some of my very own Iron Man Mark 1 Mighty Muggs to review - an amalgam of super-toy delight!
Packaging
One of the best aspects of this toy is the packaging, and this Muggs has the best design I’ve seen yet - it feels like it jumps right out of the box.
Appearance
With standard Muggs articulation, the design of this toy is based on Iron Man AKA Tony Stark....
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 18th, 2009
Welcome to the Weapon-X Program! Here are some of your classmates: Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool; Taylor Kitsch as Gambit; Hugh Jackman as Wolverine; Liev Schreiber as Sabretooth and Lynn Collins as Silver Fox.
Cool photo - but what the heck are they looking at? If you notice, there are a few members of the Weapon-X Program missing from the upcoming X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE film, like Beak and The Blob. There seem to be some ongoing changes, however - Hugh Jackman recently e-mailed AICN to tell them that they’re reshooting...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 18th, 2009
Are you a Scottaholic? If you aren’t yet, immediately STOP reading this blog and go pick up Bryan Lee O’ Malley’s Scott Pilgrim, from Oni Press.
And if you’re already a Scottaholic like myself, you know that Scott Pilgrim is one of the best things to happen to comics in a looong time. There’s also a Scott Pilgrim film in the works, directed by Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz ) and starring Michael Cera (Superbad, Juno, Arrested Development ) as Scott himself. Filming is due to start...
Posted by Adri, on January 17th, 2009
Comic book writer, illustrator and publisher Rob Liefeld (Youngblood, X-Force, Deadpool) is going to be at Golden Apple Comics in Hollywood this Wednesday, Jan. 21, to discuss his new book Armageddon Now - and we’re allll over it.
We’re psyched to chat up Liefeld about his work on he and Phil Hotsenpiller’s new apocalyptic graphic novel series (Armageddon Now), which should prove to be an entertaining blend of Biblical prophecy and gritty action.
Simon and Sheldon will have full coverage of this upcoming...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 17th, 2009
So what do you do when you’re Warner Bros. and you’ve just finished a big legal case? You relaunch your website, that’s what.
Not only do they have new wallpapers and dedicated videos for individual characters with voice-overs, but you can print out your very own Watchmen posters plus tons more, so go check it out. Excuse me while I go print out my gigantic Rorschach poster for over my bed, to gaze at lovingly…
Simon Daoudi
Simon@comicimpact.com
Posted by Adri, on January 17th, 2009
Ok, ok, so I know this isn’t really comic book news….but c’mon, this is HILARIOUS. These Mickey Mouse Transformers were premiered at this year’s Tokyo Toy Show and specially released ONLY in Japan.
The blue and red version of the toys will be released in late February available for pre-order on Amazon JP here and at Rinkya.com here if you’re actually interested. And don’t worry guys, I won’t make fun of you for wanting one; they’re still technically Transformers, right?
Adri Cowan
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Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 16th, 2009
Ok, how cool was Smallville last night ?
This action-packed episode featured the Legion of Super-Heroes and was written by the one and only Geoff Johns (The Flash, Teen Titans and the upcoming Superman: Secret Origin).
As The Legion celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2008, it reminded me of its official announcement at the San Diego Comic Con of that year and how I made a mental note to not miss it. And how COOL was it to see Doomsday and Brainiac in the same episode?
I felt like a true fanboy watching it. I had only seen...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 16th, 2009
Remember those Hasbro “Wolverine and the X-Men” action figures from the upcoming animated series? Well thanks to Comic Impact reader Scott, we’ve got some great new photos of the toys, found on eBay.
Thanks to Scott, we now have a proper look at Cyclops, Magneto (my favorite) and Iceman. As soon these bad boys hit the stores we’ll have some reviews for you guys.
Simon Daoudi
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Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 16th, 2009
The fantastic folks over at Warner Home Video sent us this Q & A with three-time Emmy Award winner Bruce Timm discussing “Wonder Woman,” the next entry in the popular series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 movies due from Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation on March 3, 2009.
Timm is the creative force behind many of Warner Bros. Animation’s greatest modern-day successes, driving DC Comics’ most recognized super heroes to new heights of popularity as the focal point of television series and...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 16th, 2009
Who is watching The Watchmen (I am so sick of typing that)? It looks like in six weeks WE will be. The war between Fox and Warner Bros is over.
Terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but the deal is said to involve a sizable cash payment to Fox and a percentage of the film’s boxoffice grosses.
Fox will not be a co-distributor on the film, nor will it co-own the “Watchmen” property.
“Warner Bros. acknowledges that Fox acted in good faith in bringing its claims, which were asserted prior to the start...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 15th, 2009
Are you just downright pissed because you missed your chance at this week’s Amazing Spider-man (#583) with Barack Obama? No need to fret - thanks to Image Comics and Rob Liefeld, it looks likes the comic world Obamathon is not done just yet.
In his second major comic book appearance to date, America’s 44th President will begin his term by selecting the next line-up of Youngblood, choosing the team that will protect the country after the radical changes set forth in the Joe Casey and Derec Donovan run.
“Obama...
Posted by Adri, on January 15th, 2009
It looks as though the Watchmen drama surrounding Fox and Warner is finally coming to an end, with a final statement about the settlement to be released tomorrow (Friday).
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the settlement is said “to involve a sizable cash payment to Fox and a percentage of the film’s box office.” Fox will also get a cut of Watchmen’s gross intake, including from any sequels or spinoffs, among other fees like the film’s development and legal compensation (found on the NY Times Carpetbagger...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 15th, 2009
Chris Giarrusso, AKA Chris G, is the first in a series of super-interviews here at Comic Impact as part of our Artist Spotlight, where we chat with some of our favorite artists about their influence on the comic world and their personal endeavors.
Chris G is best known for his work on Mini Marvels, transforming your favorite Marvel heroes into the most adorable lil’ things (think of it like the Muppet Babies of Marvel characters). The newest release of Mini Marvels, Mini Marvels Secret Invasion is due out in February,...
Posted by Adri, on January 14th, 2009
Photo courtesy of Newsarama.com.
He can’t do whatever a spider can, but he sure is a hero. As we reported in this previous post, the Inauguration/Obama Edition of The Amazing Spider-man (#583) was released today, and comic fans and plebeians alike scrambled anxiously to get their hands on this limited edition issue starring the President-elect. Lines stretched around the corners of comic shops all over the country, and chilly fans withstood the frigid temps to get their chance to buy the book.
Newsarama posted some coverage...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 14th, 2009
One of the best things about this site is input and mail from our readers and fans. And, since I received over 20 emails about this subject - the new Final Crisis - I thought it would be important to address.
PLEASE HIGHLIGHT over the text to read this blog it has A MAJOR SPOILER.
It looks like it’s finally happened - something we’ve never expected to occur in the history of comics. The man in the cowl is NO MORE, thanks to Grant Morrison, who happens to be one of my favorite writers in the world of comics....
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 14th, 2009
One of my favorite new comics of 2008 was Mark Millar’s and John Romita Jr.’s Kick-Ass. For some time we have been hearing about this upcoming film starring Nicolas Cage, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Chloe Moretz.
Kick-Ass is the story of Dave Lizewski, a dorky kid in high school (like I was) who takes his interest in comic books as inspiration to become a real-life superhero.
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I find it kind of funny that there is a film coming out this year since they’re only on issue five, which just came out a few...
Posted by Adri, on January 14th, 2009
As I’m sure you’ve heard, Samuel L. Jackson might be backing out of negotiations to play military macho, Nick Fury, when it comes to any upcoming Marvel Studios productions.
“There was a huge kind of negotiation that broke down,” said Jackson. “I don’t know. Maybe I won’t be Nick Fury. Maybe somebody else will be Nick Fury or maybe Nick Fury won’t be in it. There seems to be an economic crisis in the Marvel Comics world so [they're saying to me], ‘We’re not making...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 13th, 2009
At Comic Impact, we sure do love our action figures. As a big Batman fan myself, I always try to get my hands on a Batman figure from different lines whenever I see a new one. For some time now I’ve been anxiously awaiting the day I would walk into a store and see the Batman The Brave and The Bold figures gleaming on the shelves. I had been seeing these figures online and was in love with the packaging design; and last night, almost like serendipity, check out what Comic Girl and I found at Target!
The guy at Target told...
Posted by Mathew Hyde, on January 13th, 2009
When it comes to plucky Belgian reporters with small white dogs, surely Tintin must be the world’s most celebrated. OK, probably the only one, but this week he celebrated his 80th birthday. Tintin first appeared in a children’s supplement to the Belgian newspaper, Le Vingtième Siècle on January 10, 1929.
The Adventures of Tintin have taken him around the world, to the bottom of the ocean and even to the moon. He’s battled communists, pirates, poachers and drug dealers.
His creator, Herge (Georges Prosper Remi -...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 12th, 2009
It’s that time of the week, kids, where we chat a bit about Simon’s pull list. This week looks like a busy one, with a lot of great books. Here are the top five that I (Simon) am the most excited to read:
Deadpool #6, Final Crisis #6 (OF 7), GI Joe #1, Invincible #58, X-Men and Spider-Man #3 (OF 4)
Simon Daoudi
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Posted by Adri, on January 12th, 2009
If your pennies are in need of pinching (I said PENNIES, pervs) - and, even if they aren’t, webcomix are a great way to whet your fanboy/girl whistle. Seasoned illustrators and writers have become increasingly involved with the webcomix community, in addition to some phenomenal up-and-comers who use the interwebs as a means to showcase their work. Here’s a quick glimpse at a few of my all-time favorite webcomic destinations.
*SPOILER* You’re going to need to set aside a few hours for this stuff - it’s...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 12th, 2009
With only seven comics this past week, which was the best comic around? Join Simon as he talks about his favorite comic for the week of January 7, 2009 - was it something Invincible??
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Running time: 0:7:23
0:0:01 Intro with Comic girl
0:0:14 Welcome message
0:0:45 Pick of the Week Invincible Iron Man #9
0:6:35 Special Thanks to Chris G
0:6:55 iTunes and please join are Facebook group
0:7:23 Outgoing message with Comic girl.
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Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 12th, 2009
I would like to thank Comic Impact reader Bryan for telling us about the new Watchmen. This new TV spot that has been hitting the airwaves when he was watching TV this past weekend.
Lets hope that will see this film sometime soon maybe on March 6. As far as this ad it does not look like there any news shots.
Simon Daoudi
Simon@comicimpact.com
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 12th, 2009
On this roundtable podcast Simon and Sheldon talk about Heath Ledger winning the Golden Globes as The Joker, and also talk a bit about Watchmen.
What does Simon think of the Dark Avengers and the Wizard World cancellations? There’s a whole lot more fun stuff too including our game Know Your Ledger!!!
SHOW NOTES
Running time: 00:42:20
0:0:01 Intro with Comic girl
0:0:14 Welcome message
0:3:00 Obama variant cover on eBay
0:3:57 Heath Ledger WINS
0:6:55 Know your Ledger
0:13:55 Watchmen news
0:25:40 What and Who are the...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 11th, 2009
For some time there have been a lot of rumors that Eva Longoria (GOD DAM she is hot) was going to be Wasp in the upcoming Avengers film after photos of her leaving the Marvel Studios holding a stack of Avengers comics.
Well, tonight at the Golden Globes Ryan Seacrest asked the sexy actress on the red carpet about the rumor. She had this to say: “not true.” Yet Longoria said she’d love to play a role in “The Avengers” if the opportunity presented itself.
Here is my pick for Eva to play a role in The Avengers...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 11th, 2009
So, looks like Heath Ledger won a Golden Globe award for his performance as The Joker in Batman “The Dark Knight.” Now is he a shoe-in for an Oscar?
I don’t know - I didn’t think he was that great in The Dark Knight. Go ‘head, send me your hate mail - that’s Simon@comicimpact.com. *
But I think people were making a big deal about him because he was a good-looking guy who died before his time, much like they did with James Dean. I love the people that where saying they were fans of his work...
Posted by Adri, on January 10th, 2009
Allow myself to introduce….myself. I’m Adri, one of the new writers here at Comic Impact, and I’ll throw it out there and say I’m pretty excited to join the force.
Now that introductions have been made, let’s chat about a comic that currently holds my soul, and that’s FREAKANGELS – a free, weekly ongoing comic written by industry icon Warren Ellis and illustrated by Paul Duffield, found at FREAKANGELS.com. There’s also currently a print volume available from Avatar Press: FREAKANGELS: Volume One, which is a...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 10th, 2009
So the other day we posted our first Cosplay Girl; well, now we would like to post our first Tattoo of the Month. We will be posting a new Tattoo of the Month on the 10th of every month. So let’s find out what our first Tattoo is …………………..
1.What is your name?
Will Robinson, feel free to insert a “Lost in Space” joke if you like. I was cursed at birth, I think.
2. How old are you and where do you live?
I was born in Camden,TN, but I currently live in Holladay, TN. It’s...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 9th, 2009
A new team for a new era in the Marvel Universe thanks to IGN since they just posted some preview pages from Dark Avengers Number 1. Is this the story that Brian Michael Bendis has been setting up since Avengers Dissassembled? I guess we will find out soon as Dark Avengers Number 1 hits comics stores January 21, 2009.
For now, make sure to check out these great preview pages.
Simon Daoudi
Simon@comicimpact.com
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 9th, 2009
Wizard has issued a press release saying Wizard Entertainment announced today that it has postponed its 2009 Wizard World Los Angeles show slated for March 13-15, and cancelled the Wizard World Texas show November 6-8, due to the current economic climate.
The successful Philadelphia and Chicago shows will go on as planned. Wizard World Philadelphia, featuring Guest of Honor Garth Ennis, is June 19-21 at the Philadelphia Convention Center and Wizard World Chicago, featuring comic legend George Perez, is August 6-9 at the Rosemont...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 9th, 2009
So, one of the story lines that I can’t wait for this year is Geoff Johns’s Green Lantern Blackest Night, and it looks like we get a free - that’s right - a FREE copy of Blackest Night #0 this year at Free Comic Book Day on May 2nd, 2009.
Across the universe the dead will rise. Prepare for the coming of “The Blackest Night” with this prelude to the biggest comic event of the year.
This special edition recaps the key moments from “Sinestro Corps War” and “Rage of the Red Lanterns”...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 9th, 2009
Hey bub - do you like the X-Men or Wolverine? Then you will love this blog.
It looks like Activision launched a new website this week at Uncaged.com.
Sure, the site still says ‘coming soon,’ but you can see a badass 360 Screenshot that allows users to rotate their viewpoint of Weapon X himself. So head over to Uncaged.com to check that out.
1Up.com has posted over 20 screenshots from the PS 3 game. What do you guys think? Are you going to kick some ass with Logan? I am not the big-time game, so I am sure Sheldon...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 9th, 2009
I’m posting this blog in a bit of a shock, since on Thursday I had just talked to someone over at Wizard about getting press passes for the upcoming show here in Los Angeles.
Now, Wizard World LA was scheduled for March 13-15 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Dallas for November 6-8. I just got off the phone with the L.A. Convention Center and they told me that it had been canceled and does not show any new dates. Other sources have confirmed the Texas show has been cancelled as well.
Wizard World LA already had...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 8th, 2009
Well you know this blog was come in one day and here it is Watchmen merchandising. That’s right. As the Yogurt told us in Spaceballs
” Merchandising, merchandising, where the real money from the movie is made. Spaceballs-the T-shirt, Spaceballs-the Coloring Book, Spaceballs-the Lunch box, Spaceballs-the Breakfast Cereal, Spaceballs-the Flame Thrower. ”
So what kind of merchandise are we looking at .When it comes to Watchmen. Well all know that there will be a set of toys that we will have a review of the...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 8th, 2009
Are you a fan of The Umbrella Academy ???
If so you can win a ONE OF A KIND character sketch of Spaceboy autographed by Gerard Way .Please note this not a print this a hand drawn by Way him self and also a copy of the limited edition Apocalypse Suite book check out this EBay auction for more info.
This is going to a great cause. I am not one to blog about stuff like this but when people help out with cancer I don’t mind to post a blog .Since my self I had cancer two times in my life and I lost my mom to cancer. All proceeds...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 8th, 2009
One more day and a lot of Watchmen news from two new films a new web site and some great new photos.
Let’s start off with the photos it looks like Total Film Magazine, has post a gallery of several new images from the much-anticipated film, including some never-before-seen shots of The Comedian, Silk Spectre and Nite Owl.My favorite new one featuring Jeffrey Dean Morgan as The Comedian reading a newspaper
Also Warner Bros had talk about how they would be releasing two of the “Watchmen” graphic novel’s stories-within-the-story...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 8th, 2009
Are very own Artist Spotlight this month Chris Giarrusso aka Chris G Will be part with the Marvel Assistant-Sized Spectacular in April. I am not to sure what the story line is going to be but it looks like this two issues. Will be written by Chris Eliopoulos, Jason Aaron, Chris Yost, Chris Giarrusso, Adam Warren, Wyatt Cenac and Brian Patchett.
With art by Jacob Chabot, Richard Isnaove, Joh James, Chris Giarrusso, Todd Nauck and Xurxo Penalata and covers by David Williams.
Remember to send all your questions to Chris G. He will...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 7th, 2009
USA Today has just posted about next weeks Amazing Spider-Man #583. You may ask your self why ?
Well it looks like President Elect Barack Obama who is a big Spider-Man fan will be in this issue as part a five-page back-up story, Spider-Man stops the Chameleon from spoiling the President Elect’s swearing in at his inauguration. Also at one point, Spider-Man says he mistook Vice President-elect Joe Biden for the Vulture.There will be an Obama variant cover (That I want) by artist Phil Jimenez.
Joe Quesada Marvel Editor-in-Chief...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 7th, 2009
So there is a new Judge Dredd film in the work I know Mat and my self (Simon) are big fan of the 2000 A.D comic book. Sure the 1995 film with Sylvester Stallone is was what the Wanted film was to the comic book it was pure shit.
But it looks like the producers are working on some new concept art. Now we get are first look over at Standard Attrition a group blog for creators publishing work with Vertigo. Also io9 has post a gallery of Judge Dredd concept art. I would love for then to use Judge Dead in the new film.
I have high...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 7th, 2009
So it looks like we find out the faith of the Watchmen on the same as the US gets a new president.That’s right on January 20th.
The L.A. Times is reporting today that lawyers for 20th Century Fox and Warner Bros. have come to an agreement to allow U.S. District Judge Gary A. Feess to decide if Warner Bros. should be allowed to release “Watchmen” this spring as planned, therefore eschewing a potentially lengthy jury trial that would most likely cause the film to be delayed even further.I hope we can get a release date...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 7th, 2009
There is a new Watchmen ” video journal “ being shown exclusively on Apple.com. This time we get to find a bit more about the Minutemen. In addition to tons of new “old” footage featuring the the likes of Hooded Justice, Captain Metropolis, the original versions of Nite Owl and Silk Spectre.
There’s some fascinating insight from “Watchmen” co-creator Dave Gibbons, who explains that one of the characters featured in the clip was based on a drawing he did when he was only 14-years-old, and head costume...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 6th, 2009
So we been getting some more emails tell us that DC Universe Wave 6 is now in stores. We hope to get a one of this bad boys in are hand to post a review but if this are as hard to find as the other lines wish us luck because the Target next to my house just got Wave 2 last week.
Here is the run down for DCUC Wave 6 Superman,Superman ( Base on the Return of Superman story line) Hawkman, Mr. Miracle, Shazam,DR. Impossible,Killer Moth and Kalibak is the Collect and Connect figure for this wave.
Simon Daoudi
Simon@comicimpact.com
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 6th, 2009
The film may be in a lawsuit nightmare right now but we get a new Trailer this time from the east end of the world as we see John F. Kennedy Fidel Castro and U.S. President Richard M. Nixon, the new Japanese trailer focuses heavily on the politics of the story. My favorite part of the comic.
Now will this film ever come out….. only time will tell.
Simon Daoudi
Simon@comicimpact.com
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 6th, 2009
Not even 24 hours since we posted the news about the Wolverine and the X-Men TV show. Now people have been e-mailing the site to tell us. That they found some toys from the new TV show on ebay. It is funny because
I was thinking of seeing this toy for the first time at Toy Fair this year.I love how they are on the net before Hasbro has send a press release on this new figures but yet we get are first look at,Wolverine, Beast, Colossus, and Avalanche. The series begins January 23rd. Not sure when the toys will come out....
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 6th, 2009
One of my favorite comics of all time is TinTin yet it is not known that well here in the states. But growing up in France is one the top comic books. Base on Hergé comics and two of my favorite people working in film are Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, Spaced) Who I have meet a few times some of the nicest guys you can think of.
They are now have been cast as bumbling detectives Thomson and Thompson.It will be the Shaun of the Dead and Spaced duo’s first onscreen pairing since Hot Fuzz The project...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 5th, 2009
So it is that time of the week where I talk about the five books that I am the most excited to read. Also I am happy that my pull list is not that bad this week only 7 comics.
Here is what I most excited to read this week.
Amazing Spider-Man # 582 ,Buffy The Vampire Slayer #21 , Cable #10,Invincible Iron Man #9,Punisher #1, What will make the pick of the week for next week I guess you will just have to wait for the episode of POW.
Simon Daoudi
Simon@comicimpact.com
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 5th, 2009
One of the features we do here at Comic Impact is the cosplay girl (NO anime, manga, role-playing games just comics) of the month, that’s a right hot girl dressing up like your favorite super- hero characters. So here is the first Cosplay Girl of the Month. Remember to add Jesse aka Amaya to your myspace and wish her a late Happy Birthday.
1. What is your name?
My real name is Jesse, but hear abouts on the internet, I generally go by Amaya. There’s just so many Jesses out there that it’s hard to tell the...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 5th, 2009
So the first POW podcast is now up and after reading over 17 books this week.What made the pick of the week for the first week of 2009. Also I talk a bit about my love for Mark Millar. How this was a bloody week in comics and more fun stuff.
Sorry for the bad audio we will fix that before the next show.
SHOW NOTES
Running time: 00:25:46
0:0:01 Intro with Comic girl
0:0:14 Welcome message
0:1:15 Matt’s review of The Spirit
0:2:13 What is POW !!!
0:3:02 What will be on the site every monday night for now on.
0:3:33...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 5th, 2009
Nicktoons Network, the fastest growing kids’ network, introduces Wolverine and the X-Men, the new action-packed animated series based on Marvel’s ever popular Super Heroes. Produced by Marvel Animation, the new 26-episode, half-hour series follows Wolverine as he reunites the X-Men in an attempt to save the world. The adventure begins with two back-to-back episodes Friday, Jan. 23, from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. (ET). The new series builds on Marvel’s rich storylines from the comic book pages and big screen, and will...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 5th, 2009
Chris Giarrusso aka Chris G is the first in a series of interviews here at Comic Impact. As part of are Artist Spotlight. Where we talk to an artist about how they are impacting the world of Comics and we get to know a little bit more about them.
Chris G is best known for his work on the Mini Marvels where he takes your favorite Marvels heroes characters makes them into children. He has also done work for Image comics with his own character G-Man. His work will also be in Thor number 600 and his new Mini Marvels due out in February....
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 5th, 2009
So I just found out that veteran actor Pat Hingle .Commissioner Gordon in several Batman movies in the 1990s, has died at 84. Shortly after 10 p.m on Saturday in home in Carolina Beach, North Carolina with a fight with blood cancer. He was diagnosed with myelodysplasia in November 2006. Family friend Michele Seidman told the press.
His career on the stage and in movies and television spanned six decades. He would serve in the U.S. navy during the Second World War and return to finish a degree in broadcasting.
Hingle was...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 5th, 2009
This past Friday Cartoon Network had a new episode of Batman and The Brave and Bold. Yet we have a candid guess start in Guy Gardner, Kilowog and Tomar Re. They where only in the episode for around 3 minutes but it may this Green Lantern fan boy very happy.
Now what I am going to post is for the people over at the WB and Cartoon Network. Why not have a show with just the Green Lantern Corps. I am sure a lot of people would watch it. I can name you around 50 people just off the top of my head.
It is one of DC Comics bigger...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 5th, 2009
So I was just checking my Facebook before I was going to bed I saw that Matty Mattel had post this on his Facebook page.
“Wanted to give all the number crunchers a good look at what we can expect from JLU by the numbers in 2009.
At Target we are planning:
20 singles
8 3-packs
4 6-packs (Fall only similar to 2008 release schedule)
On Mattycollector.com
4 4-packs (one per quarter)
1 Convention Exclusive
We have already tipped our hand with quite a lot of 2009 at SDCC last summer, so new reveals will be off for a while...
Posted by Mathew Hyde, on January 3rd, 2009
Ever wondered how to take a 2D comic and turn it into a 2D movie full of 2D characters? Watch the Spirit and weep. A more mixed up movie you’re unlikely to see in 2009, which is saying that they’ve set the WTF bar pretty high.
Take the look of Sin City, the 1930’s shtick of Dick Tracy, and mix it up with an uneasy feel of Sky Captain the the World of Tomorrow, plus a little Spy Kids, and you have a film that really doesn’t know who it’s aiming at. It misses pretty much every mark. Include a hero...
Posted by Mathew Hyde, on January 3rd, 2009
The BBC have just announced that relative unknown Matt Smith will be replacing David Tennant as the Doctor in the long running British TV series Doctor Who.
Smith will be the youngest actor to play the part at 26 years of age. He is set to take over in the 5th season of the show in Spring 2010. David Tennant will continue playing the Doctor in 4 specials during 2009.
The Doctor is a 900 year old time travelling adventurer who can regenerate to avoid death. Smith will become the 11th actor to take the roll in the TV series.
The...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 2nd, 2009
Young Liars Vol.1 Daydream Believer
Written by David Lapham; Artwork by David Lapham
Do you enjoy music, sex, drugs and guns? Well then I have the right book for you if not you can go read Family Circus.
Over the past few months I have been hearing a lot about David Lapham’s new comic Young Liars it is published by Vertigo the first issue was released in March 2008.
I hate to jump on to a book when the story line has already started. A lot of the time I tell my self I will pick it up in trades. Lucky for me the Young Liars...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 1st, 2009
So now that watchmen may never come out. The next big Comic book base film of this year is X-Men Origins Wolverine. Entertainment weekly has some photos of their first look at 12 big movies coming in 2009.
The one for Watchmen is one of The Comedian. That has been on line since March of last year. But yet I have never seeing this new photo of Hugh Jackman is super macho Logan.
I know part of the scene was in the trailer. But looking at the trailer I am not jumping up and down to watch this film. Maybe because X3 may me feel...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 1st, 2009
Remember when comics came out on Friday back in the 1990’s. ?? Well this week comics come out Friday because the holidays. I think it would be fun to see what is on my pull list and see what I am the most excited to read. I know this week is going to be a busy week for my self since I have around 17 books to pick up.
What I am most excited to read is
Doctor Who Forgotten #5,Green Lantern #36,Kick Ass #5,War Machine #1, Wolverine #70
Maybe I will do this every week on Tuesday night. I guess you just have to listen to...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 1st, 2009
One of the big hits in the world of comics in 2008 was Gerard Way ’s The Umbrella Academy. At first I told my self this is going to suck. I enjoy his music (My Chemical Romance) a lot but what does this guy know about comics. I love Gabriel Bá’s artwork. Yet I did not feel like reading this book.
Later on I talk to people and they told me it was great. When the trade came out I got my self a copy. I told my self-let’s see what this is all about. I remember the day. I went to get some lunch at Jack in the...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 1st, 2009
So last night I was lucky to find one of the new Iron Man action figure concept series (Hot Zone Armor) at the Target next to my house. I know what you are telling your self this look just like the Stealth Operations Armor (War Machine) and you know what your right. Because all it is a repaint of that one. Yet I never found the Stealth Operations Armor since it was only available as a Wal-Mart Exclusive. I don’t feel like buying one for $30 on line. So I took a few photos to show you what this bad boy looks like.
I know...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 1st, 2009
So do you guys and girls have some 2009 resolutions don’t lie we all do. But this time I want to know what are some of your resolutions for this year ? I don’t want to hear about how you’re going to the gym more and stop smoking. I want know some of your resolutions in the world of comics…..
Here is my list
1. Read more comics I know it sounds nuts but I have some trades that I have that I have never read I need do that such as I want to catch up with The Walking Dead by March so I can read it in issue....
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 1st, 2009
Well kids it is here that’s right comicimpact.com
I just wanted to wish everyone a happy 2009. Also the other day Sheldon and I. Did a podcast just talking a bit about what the site has in mind for your guys and we also talk a bit about the new name of the site. It is just a bit about who we are and what we have in mind for the future of the site.
The podcast runs for about 15:00 minutes and we will have a new one on Monday night talking about the Pick of the week for the first week of 2009.
We will also be posting are first...
