Posted 5/11/12 10:09 am EST by Eddie Wright in Daily Geek
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Posted 5/11/12 9:46 am EST by Eddie Wright in Books, Horror
Legendary master of all things horrific fiction, Stephen King, has revealed the plot for his upcoming sequel to (in my opinion, his second best book*) "The Shining"!
The book is called "Doctor Sleep" and is described by StephenKing.com as follows:
Stephen King returns to the characters and territory of one of his most popular novels ever, The Shining, in this instantly riveting novel about the now middle-aged Dan Torrance (the boy protagonist of The Shining) and the very special twelve-year-old girl he must save from a tribe of murderous paranormals.
On highways across America, a tribe of people called The True Knot travel in search of sustenance. They look harmless—mostly old, lots of polyester, and married to their RVs. But as Dan Torrance knows, and tween Abra Stone learns, The True Knot are quasi-immortal, living off the “steam” that children with the “shining” produce when they are slowly tortured to death.
Haunted by the inhabitants of the Overlook Hotel where he spent one horrific childhood year, Dan has been drifting for decades, desperate to shed his father’s legacy of despair, alcoholism, and violence. Finally, he settles in a New Hampshire town, an AA community that sustains him, and a job at a nursing home where his remnant “shining” power provides the crucial final comfort to the dying. Aided by a prescient cat, he becomes “Doctor Sleep.”
Then Dan meets the evanescent Abra Stone, and it is her spectacular gift, the brightest shining ever seen, that reignites Dan’s own demons and summons him to a battle for Abra’s soul and survival. This is an epic war between good and evil, a gory, glorious story that will thrill the millions of hyper-devoted readers of The Shining and wildly satisfy anyone new to the territory of this icon in the King canon.
"Doctor Sleep" hits in 2013!
REDRUM-ER!**
*The Stand wins.
**This doesn't makes sense.
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Posted 5/10/12 6:12 pm EST by Eddie Wright in Animation, TV
"From the death of a star, the ultimate weapon shall be born."
Find out how the Sword of Plundarr relates to the Sword of Omens on this week's episode of "ThunderCats," airing Saturday May 12 at 9:30am ET/PT on Cartoon Network
Posted 5/10/12 5:27 pm EST by Valerie Gallaher in Animation
Great news for Seth McFarlane fans: forward-thinking Fox has picked up both Family Guy and American Dad for their 11th and 8th seasons, respectively, bringing them solidly into the 2013-14 season. But according to Hollywood Reporter, there is no word yet on the fate of Family Guy spin-off The Cleveland Show beyond next year's fourth season.
Personally, I was surprised by the American Dad renewal; not because I don't love the show, but because I don't think it's ever been the sort of ratings and merchandising juggernaut Family Guy has been. Did it all boil down to a choice for Fox between American Dad and Cleveland Show? With a recent third-season renewal for Bob's Burgers and new cartoons on the Animation Domination horizon like Axe-Cop, did Fox just have to make more room? 'Cause Simpsons ain't going nowhere. Read More...
Posted 5/10/12 5:02 pm EST by Eddie Wright in Animation, DC Comics
Not the dog!!
Warner Bros Home Video has sent along the first official clip from "Superman vs. The Elite," the upcoming DC Comics Premiere Movie, which hits homes June 12, 2012!
Posted 5/10/12 4:30 pm EST by Eddie Wright in Comic Books, IDW
What do you get when you throw three murderers into one prison cell together? That's the question poised by "Crawl to Me" creator Alan Robert's new series "Killogy." Intriguing, yes? But this series takes it one step further by asking not only what happens when three murderers are locked together, but what if those murderers are based on the likenesses of "Goodfellas" and "Raging Bull" star Frank Vincent, legendary punk drummer Marky Ramone and "Dexter's" Brea Grant?
Intriguing-er?
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Posted 5/10/12 4:30 pm EST by MTV Geek in Comic Books, Marvel
AvX: Assembling The Marvel Architects
Welcome back to "Avengers VS X-Men: War Journals," your inside look at Marvel's current hot event. In the above clip, we find out the rationale between the unique collaborative storytelling in the miniseries. Marvel Editor/Senior VP Publishing Tom Brevoort tells us:
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Posted 5/10/12 3:15 pm EST by MTV Geek in Costumes, DC Comics
By Jon Waterhouse
Atlanta-based cosplay enthusiast Alisa Farrington has a boatload of secret identities, Wonder Woman, Black Cat and even Ariel from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” among them. Yet it’s her Supergirl costume that’s been luring fans and con paparazzi faster than a flurry of speeding bullets.
Even a high profile friend and fan found inspiration in her take on Kara Zor-El. Comics legend George Pérez decided to use Farrington’s likeness as his inspiration for the title character in Supergirl #8, part of Supergirl’s New 52 incarnation.
Farrington has been donning Supergirl duds on the con scene for nearly a decade. During that time she fostered a friendship with Pérez as the two of them cross paths at various events. When Pérez landed the Supergirl #8 gig and decided to use Farrington as his muse, the model said she was beside herself. Read More...
Posted 5/10/12 2:30 pm EST by Lemonjuice McGee in Books, Fun, LEGO
Nothing is more satisfying than building something with your own two hands-- especially when it's a 1:1 scale AK47 assault rifle! Sure, making a replica firearm out of LEGOs isn't going to be useful when surrounded by zombie hordes, but it also doesn't require a background check. Jack Streat has just authored a how-to book titled LEGO Heavy Weapons that is filled with step-by-step guides on everything from an M-4 to the .50 caliber Desert Eagle pistol. Basically, if you loved any of the weapons you've seen in video games or action flicks (and have a little LEGO building skill) then you can re-create your very own version at home. Granted, it might take a while to collect that many black bricks-- but until then, your weapons shall be like rainbows!
Posted 5/10/12 2:00 pm EST by Charles Webb in Anime, Manga
This is MTV Geek's Battle Arena Otaku Fight! Fight! A tournament-style, knock-down, drag-out, free-for-all, battle royale featuring your favorite anime, manga and Japanese pop-culture characters! Each arena match-up will be posted and voted on by you, the MTV Geek reader, and each winner will advance closer and closer to becoming the supreme reigning champion of the Battle Arena Otaku! Who will take the top spot? There's only way to find out…FIGHT! FIGHT!
This is it! The final matchup that you've decided! The rubbery, island-hopping pirate Luffy against the very metal giant robot Voltron! Who will win this contest?!
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Posted 5/10/12 1:38 pm EST by Valerie Gallaher in Comic Books, DC Comics
It's bad news for Wonder Woman when she has to battle through Hades to rescue the only friend she has left. Check out this exclusive preview of Wonder Woman #9, written by Brian Azzarello and illustrated by Cliff Chiang, below -- and also check out the issue when it hits stands May 16th! Read More...
Posted 5/10/12 1:03 pm EST by Eddie Wright in ACT-I-VATE, Comic Books, Interviews
New York has changed drastically over the past 50 years, but thanks to Ellen Lindner and her beautiful and carefully illustrated debut graphic novel "Undertow," we can experience a time when Coney Island was the place to be, when cigarettes were rolled in the sleeves of white t-shirts and when girls named Ronnie hung out with boys named Johnny.
"Undertow" is:
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Posted 5/10/12 11:30 am EST by Charles Webb in Archaia, Interviews
Cow Boy features a miniature man with no name out for justice in the harsh, Old West. Well, not exactly: Cow Boy is actually about Boyd Linney, a squinty li’l hero out to bring down some outlaws he knows all too well. Created by writer Nate Cosby (Pigs, Jim Henson’s The Storyteller) and artist Chris Eliopoulos (Misery Loves Sherman), the series, which has been running online since January, is getting a hardcover collection this June from Archaia. Read More...
This week's new-manga list is an intriguing mix from a variety of publishers, including a new volume of fan-favorite Sailor Moon, two more literary titles, and some enjoyable light reading.
The headliner for this week is vol. 5 of Sailor Moon, and the description makes it sound a bit Doctor Who-ish:
Chibi-Usa gets sucked into the far reaches of space-time and vanishes! It’s up to Tuxedo Mask to reach her and get her back safely while Sailor Moon and the others must escape Nemesis and the evil clutches of Wiseman and his cronies. But as Tuxedo Mask travels through the space-time storm, he encounters an ominous woman claiming to be his daughter! Who is this strange woman? Is she really Chibi-Usa?!
Posted 5/10/12 10:34 am EST by Lemonjuice McGee in Fun, Interviews, Toys
Comics and toys go together like peanut butter and chocolate, and today's subject of our Toy Customizer Spotlight has smashed both worlds together through his Mint Condition web comic, which brought to light the highs and lows that befall a toy collector. John Harmon is a talented cartoonist to be sure, but his real claim to fame comes from his craftsmanship of incredible custom action figures. In fact, he's managed to keep so busy with custom commissions that the comic is currently on hiatus. Not to be pigeonholed with any specific line or style, John makes everything from Bat-Vader to Triple Changer Transformers. Read on as we discuss his process, sculpting, paint, and even lacerations!
MTV Geek: John, you make some incredible custom figures. How long have you been customizing, and what got you started?
John Harmon: Well I remember when I was a little kid, I would take some figures apart and try to make something new out of them. I wouldn't call that customizing, but it's certainly helped get me where I am now. I didn't even learn the term "customizing" until about 2003 when my friend introduced me to it. He liked making customs, but at the time I didn't really get it. Once I started doing it myself, I really understood the fun and the artistry behind it.