Written by Doctor Squee (Host of Gallifrey Stands Podcast)
The following review contains mild spoilers!!! Continue reading
Review: The Killing Joke
Written by Lewis Mainwaring *Spoilers*
Fans of Alan Moore and Brian Bolland‘s 1988 definitive one-shot graphic novel – Batman: The Killing Joke, have been waiting a very long time to see a full-length adaptation.
Batman: The Killing Joke is a 2016 American animated superhero film produced by Warner Bros: Animation and distributed by Warner Bros: Pictures. The film is the twenty-sixth film in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies series.
Both the original graphic novel and this film is set in the fictional U.S. city of Gotham, Batman: The Killing Joke provides an origin story for the supervillain the Joker, loosely adapted from the 1951 story arc “The Man Behind the Red Hood!”.
Taking place over two timelines, The Killing Joke depicts the Joker attempting to drive Jim Gordon insane and Batman’s desperate attempt to stop him.
The film is directed by Sam Liu, written by Brian Azzarello and stars the voices of Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Tara Strong and Ray Wise. Continue reading
Auld Reekie Media release ‘Babble-On Begins: The Director’s Cut’
Scottish Independent production company Auld Reekie Media have released ‘Babble-On Begins: The Director’s Cut on YouTube.
The original ultra-low budget ‘Babble-On Begins‘ shorts were released in 2012; a super-hero themed short based on the podcast Hollywood Babble-On and it’s hosts Kevin Smith and Ralph Garman are transformed intp their superhero equivalents in these highly comic and enjoyable shorts.
This ‘special edition’ features the two original Babble-On shorts in a much improved version including new/previously un-seen footage. Continue reading
Evil Dead 2: The Official Board Game Kickstarter Campaign gets Groovy !!!!!
Evil Dead 2: The Official Board Game Kickstarter is Live with 15 days to go.
Board games are about to get a lot more groovy and gory with The Official Evil Dead 2 Board Game – Based on the American horror film franchise created by Sam Raimi.
Doctor Who Series 10 filming Episode 2 in Spain
The BBC has announced today Peter Capaldi and Pearl Mackie have travelled to Valencia, Spain, to film episode 2 of Doctor Who, series at the City of Arts and Science Museum.
The show has also recently been filming around Cardiff and various locations in South Wales and Bristol.
SDCC16 Lionsgate reveals BIG secret
At San Diego Comic Con, Lionsgate has officially pulled off the greatest reveal in recent horror cinema history! Continue reading
Review: Boxer (Short – 2015)
Review by Jay Kay
Boxer is Written and Directed by Toy Lei
“Boxer” is a short but anything but a sweet tale by one of the truly remarkable woman filmmakers in Toy Lei”
SDCC16 Live Stream planned for Aliens Reunion
God bless Live-streaming !!!!! 20th Century Fox in association with San Diego Comic-Con will live-stream the ‘Aliens Reunion’ panel.
SDCC16 First Look – Ash vs. Evil Dead Steelbook packaging (plus season 2 teasers)
San Diego Comic-Con 2016 is currently under way !!!!! Straight from the convention is a first look at “Ash vs. Evil Dead” Season 1’s Limited Edition Steelbook packaging!
“Ash vs. Evil Dead” premiered on Halloween 2015. The series is executive produced by Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert, and Bruce Campbell, and Craig DiGregorio, who serves as executive producer and showrunner. Continue reading
Review: Hard Time Bus (2015)
Hard Time Bus is the directorial debut from Dean Charles; written by Owen Mowatt.
The film stars Neil Reidman, Roger Griffiths and Naomi Ryan.
After a rude awakening, Mark Bishop’s carefree and complacent lifestyle comes crashing back to reality, forcing him to make hasty plans to marry devoted girlfriend, Denise. He turns to best mate Fitzy for advice only to be ridiculed for not following the ‘Fitzy Rules’ – “never marry and never settle”. Mark’s life begins to unravel as he tries to manage the expectations of those closest to him and soon learns that with complacency comes risk.
