DVD and Blu-ray Review: Wonder Woman
When someone mentions DC Comics there are three heroes that immediately come to mind: Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. While Batman and Superman have had many TV animated appearances Wonder Woman has never gone solo, appearing only in Justice League and JLU. But now, DC Comics proudly presents its newest Direct to DVD/ Blu-ray release of Wonder Woman! This is the 4th release under the DC Universe Direct to DVD series and is produced by Bruce Timm, best known for his work on the Batman, Superman and Justice League Animated Series.
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Blu-ray Review: Passion of the Christ
The Passion of the Christ, the extremely controversial film from Director Mel Gibson, is now available on Blu-ray.
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Blu-ray Review: Donnie Darko
“Why do you wear that stupid bunny suit?”
“Why are you wearing that stupid man suit?”
Cult classic film Donnie Darko has just made its way on to Blu-ray!
For those of you who have never heard of this movie, it really is quite amazing. I was introduced to Donnie Darko during a midnight screening of the film in Santa Cruz, CA in 2003. My dormmates said they were going to see this film and summarized the story as being about “evil rabbits and time travel”. I of course went along (because really, who could refuse a story like that?).
DVD Reviews: Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 2 and 3
With The Spectacular Spider-Man returning to the airwaves on March 23rd, Sony and Marvel are releasing the next TWO Volumes of the hit animated series on DVD on March 17th!
Continuing the story of young Peter Parker’s early career as our web-slinging hero, Volumes Two and Three introduce some major villains into Peter’s world and will change his life forever!
Blu-ray Review: Futurama Into the Wild Green Yonder
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder, the 4th (and possibly final?) Futurama Direct to DVD release will be available on Feb 24th on DVD and Blu-ray!
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Like all of the Futurama movies, the structure of the film is a bit sporadic at times. There are three major plot-lines that happen during the film (please understand that the following review contains spoilers but also might seem a little confusing…but it is the chain of events in the film…so I will do the best I can).
Blu-ray Review: Futurama Into the Wild Green Yonder
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder, the 4th (and possibly final?) Futurama Direct to DVD release will be available on Feb 24th on DVD and Blu-ray!
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Like all of the Futurama movies, the structure of the film is a bit sporadic at times. There are three major plot-lines that happen during the film (please understand that the following review contains spoilers but also might seem a little confusing…but it is the chain of events in the film…so I will do the best I can).
Spectacular Spider-Man Season 2: Exclusive Interview: Kevin Hopps
Sony's Spectacular Spider-Man is set to return to the airwaves shortly and ComicsOnline is the front line for information on the returning series! Over the next few weeks ComicsOnline will be releasing a series of Exclusive Interviews, Reviews, and DVD giveaways leading up to the exciting season premiere!
The first of these exclusive interviews is with Spectacular Spider-Man Staff Writer, Kevin Hopps:
CO: How familiar were you with the Spider-Man universe prior to working on Spectacular?
KH: I was already pretty familiar with the Spider-Man universe but I eagerly reread all the early comics to get ready for this series since the producers were basing it on the early stuff.
CO: In regards to the Mysterio episode (Season 2, Episode 1): What stands out as a highlight for you? What was your overall goal with the introduction of this character?
Spectacular Spider-Man Season 2: Exclusive Interviews – Randy Jandt & Jen Coyle
"The Spectacular Spider-Man's second season premiere is coming soon, so ComicsOnline is proud to share more exclusive interviews with the production team! This week we got to briefly speak with Writer Randy Jandt and Director Jen Coyle who worked on Season One's Doctor Octopus-centric episode as well as an upcoming episode in Season Two!
CO: How familiar were you with the Spider-Man universe prior to working on Spectacular?
Movie Review: Watchmen (Spoiler-free)
Who watches the Watchmen? 300 lucky people at WonderCon 2009, that’s who! ComicsOnline was there to bask in the glorious film at the Metrion Theater in downtown San Francisco.
Now there are several questions that everyone wants to know. Without spoiling, we’ll answer at least two:
1. Does it live up to expectations? Yes.
2. Did Warner Brothers do it justice? Oh most certainly yes.
This is the most faithful adaptation of any book and or graphic novel to screen that I have ever seen. Yes there are some minor changes. We’ve all heard how they changed the ending a bit and how they removed the Black Freighter and Under the Hood interludes…but honesty, the film didn’t suffer as a result. Even with the slightly changed ending, the point of the story definitely gets across.
WC08: The Return of the Spectacular Spider-Man! (Part 1)
Sony’s Spectacular Spider-Man is set to return to the airwaves shortly and ComicsOnline is the front line for information on the returning series! Over the next few weeks ComicsOnline will be releasing a series of Exclusive Interviews, Reviews, and DVD giveaways leading up to the exciting season premiere!
The first of these exclusive interviews is with Spectacular Spider-Man Staff Writer, Kevin Hopps:
CO: How familiar were you with the Spider-Man universe prior to working on Spectacular?
KH: I was already pretty familiar with the Spider-Man universe but I eagerly reread all the early comics to get ready for this series since the producers were basing it on the early stuff.
CO: In regards to the Mysterio episode (Season 2, Episode 1): What stands out as a highlight for you? What was your overall goal with the introduction of this character?
WC08: The Return of the Spectacular Spider-Man! (Part 2)
ComicsOnline is celebrating the upcoming Second Season Premiere of the Spectacular Spider-Man with several exclusive interviews, pictures and giveaways!
Below are some exclusive pictures of Supervising Producers Vic Cook and Greg Weisman the Musical Composers for the Spectacular Spider-Man!
photo courtesy: Dynamic Music Partners
Dynamic Music Partners is comprised of Kris Carter, Lolita Ritmanis, and Michael McCustion. The trio is responsible for many scores that you should be familiar with including:
Batman: The Animated Series
Batman Beyond- Return of the Joker
Ben 10
Spectacular Spider-Man
Justice League
Teen Titans
Stay tuned to ComicsOnline for more EXCLUSIVES gearing up to the premiere of the Spectacular Spider-Man!
Blu-ray Review: Little Miss Sunshine
“There’s two kinds of people in this world, there’s winners and there’s losers. Okay, you know what the difference is? Winners don’t give up. “
The Academy Award Nominated Film Little Miss Sunshine is now available to own on Blu-ray!
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Blu-ray Review: Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist
“Also that mix CD… uh that I left on your doorstep was the last one that I’ll be making for you. More or less… “
The hit 2008 film Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist is now available on Blu-ray! The film is based on the book by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan.
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Blu-ray Review: Election
The 1999 film Election is now available on Blu-ray!
Election, based off the book of the same name is about a subject that many of us all know and have grown to love/hate over the years. High School and the many politics that govern it. We are introduced to Matthew Brodrick who sadly is not playing Ferris Buller, but a teacher, Jim McAllister, who fails at life yet takes such joy at working with the school and the students there. Reese Witherspoon plays Tracey, a Senior in High School who has had a secret affair with a member of the teaching staff (her actions led to the staff member getting fired). Reese Witherspoon can definitely play a crazy, vindictive, sex crazed co-ed.