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Month: February 2012

Giveaway: John Carter – San Diego Screening on 3/1

Attention San Diego Readers!

Want to see a FREE SNEAK PREVIEW SCREENING of John Carter?

We have Admit Two Passes for Thursday (3/1) available to ComicsOnline fans!

Print out a copy below and enjoy the film!

Stay tuned to ComicsOnline.com for more giveaways, reviews, and for everything geek pop culture!

Podcast

COPS12E06 – Glory Whole Echo

SPOILER ALERT! You’re listening to the ComicsOnline Podcast. SeasonTwelve. EpisodeSix. GloryWholeEcho. Recorded February 28th, 2012. This Episode, Kevin and Dune are joined by Dix (on leave), and new ComicsOnline Podcasters, Editor Karissa Barrows from The Nerd Machine, and Trev Copland…

Blu-ray Review: The Human Centipede II (Full Sequence)


by Karl P. Madsen, Horror Editor


Fan – 1. enthusiastic admirer – an enthusiastic admirer of a celebrity or public performer. 2. Same as fanatic (noun)



The sequel to Human Centipede (The First Sequence), Human Centipede II (Full Sequence) is a unique format. Instead of building the second movie off the events, and timeline, of the first film, this sequel uses the First Sequence as the catalyst for the events of the Full Sequence. That’s why this film is 100% medically inaccurate instead of the first Human Centipede’s 100% medically accurate status.


Martin (Laurence R.

Videos

TV Exclusive: Transformers Prime – “Orion Pax” Part 3 Video and Photos

ComicsOnline is pleased to share a new exclusive preview video and additional images from Transformers Prime – “Orion Pax” Part 3, which airs March 3rd on The Hub!

Official Episode Description:

Optimus begins to rebel against Megatron’s commands, while the Autobots devise a risky plan to get their leader back.

Click the images below for the larger (and extremely awesome) versions!

Blu-ray Review: The Fades – Season One (and Giveaway Contest!!)

Who would have guessed that the one doing the vast majority of ass-kicking would be the one wearing the purple pants?
(That’s right, Paul.  Lookin’ at you, buddy.)

by Karissa Barrows, Editor

I have been raised in the horror genre.  In fact, the first movie I can ever remember watching is “The Blob”.  Yep, that one with the big pink thing that consumes people.  Thanks, Dad.  B movies for the win!  Anyway, I’ve loved horror ever since.  That’s usually Karl’s territory here at ComicsOnline, but I got the Blu-ray copy by accident.  So, not only am I going to tell you just a little bit about this amazing series, The Fades, on BBCThree and, as of recent, BBC America, but I’m going to give you the chance to win a DVD of series 1 of your very own.

 

Joey Hershel – Editor-at-Large and Graphic Designer

Joey attended her first SDCC dressed as Red Sonja in the mid-1980s, when it was still at the Civic Center in downtown San Diego. She purchased her first sword at that same Con and discovered what great joy it was to carry around weapons in public. Thus she discovered the art of cosplay.

An avid fan of comics, movies, and everything geek, Joey is right at home here on ComicsOnline.com and donates time on creative services whenever she’s able. In real life she’s a graphic designer, creative director and marketing maven. When she grows up (someday), she hopes to be a comic book artist.

Blu-ray Review: Doctor Who – “The Doctor, The Widow, and The Wardrobe”

The Doctor Is In! 

by Matt Sernaker, Managing Editor, and Kroze Kresky, Media Editor
 
Get ready, because Doctor Who is back in action with the release of his most recent Christmas adventure The Doctor, The Widow, and The Wardrobe, now available to own on Blu-ray/DVD!
 
The opening of this holiday tale shows the audience that the Doctor has once again found himself in a bit of trouble. Trapped aboard an alien spacecraft, located miles above the Earth, seconds from exploding, the Lord of Time must act quickly to escape his latest entanglement. Crashing to Earth in just a space suit, The Doctor finds aid in Madge Arwell, who assists our hero in finding his missing Tardis. The Doctor promises to return the favor in the future…prompting the adventure of a lifetime! 
 

Reviews

TV Review: The Walking Dead – “Triggerfinger”

by Matt Sernaker, Managing Editor

This week on The Walking Dead – Season 2…something actually happens! It’s true my friends, the newest episode, “Triggerfinger” marks the beginning of some decent developments for our favorite group of survivors. Do they actually leave the farm and move on to new locations with new threats? We can only hope that it will happen soon…

 

Reviews

TV Review: The Walking Dead – “Nebraska”

by Kroze Kresky, Media Editor

The Walking Dead finally returns to AMC tonight (after its gun smoking cliffhanger a few months back) with a brand new episode “Nebraska”. After the loss of Sophie, everyone at Herschel’s farm is not in the best of moods when this episode picks up. Rick and our crew of survivors are immedately told to leave the farm by Herschel, who blames Rick for everything that has befallen his family so far. Now the two crews must learn to deal with each other’s presences despite their grievances.

Video Game Review: Gears of War 3 DLC


“Basically… RUN!”

by Karissa Barrows, Reviewer

Okay.  So, I know that the game itself has been out for quite a while now, but the four downloadable content (DLC) installments only just finished complete release, the final of which was the Fenix Rising pack.  I’ve talked to several friends and fellow fans who are unsure as to whether or not they should buy the Season Pass or any individual DLC packs.  Lucky for you, I have no trouble spending money!  Prepare thyselves, gamers and Gears enthusiasts – I talk a lot, I loved the crap out of this entire game, and as far as I’m concerned, the DLC stuff is totally worth it.

DVD Review: The Woman


(L – R) Peggy (Carter), Darlin (Molhusen), Belle (Bettis), Chris (Bridges), and Brian (Ran)


by Karl Madsen, Horror Editor


I usually start a review with a clever; at least I think they’re clever, introduction. Once in a while a movie comes along that defies clever, defies having the dark edge lightened, and for one reason or another defy definition. One of these movies is The Woman.


Chris Cleek (Sean Bridgers – Deadwood) is a successful small town lawyer with a wonderful family and an idyllic country home. His wife Belle (Angela Bettis – Scar), daughter Peggy (Lauren Ashley Carter – The Prodigies), son Brian (Zach Ran- film debut), and youngest daughter Darlin’ (Shyla Molhusen – film debut) are all very supportive of Brian and his interests.

LIVE From Behind: Jay and Silent Bob Get Back On Movie Screens


“Holy #%!&, I just realized this is the only shirt I own!”

by Karissa Barrows, Reviewer

Being a fan of Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes (Clerks, Mallrats, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back), I think it’s fun that my first-ever article for ComicsOnline gets to be on this first-of-its-kind event, LIVE From Behind:  Jay and Silent Bob Get Old streamed live on movie screens across the U.S. and Canada thanks to AK27 Productions and Fathom Events.

Blu-ray Review: Primeval – Volume 3

by Kroze Kresky, Media Editor

Over the past few years, the Brits have given us some amazing sci-fi shows, which we have been lacking a lot in recently over here in the Americas. Shows like Doctor Who and Primeval have become BBC America’s bread and butter. Primeval Vol. 3 is comprised of Series 4 and Series 5 of Primeval, which has gained so much of a following in the US that BBC America is helping to co-fund production on the show.