Books-A-Million has joined Barnes & Noble in a boycott of DC Comic’s top 100 graphic novel titles. These titles are being pulled from these stores in protest of DC Comics giving Amazon exclusive content for it’s new Kindle Fire.
Another Remake of the Thing
And yet another remake. This will be the second remake of the Thing but scifi/horror buffs will probably enjoy it. Thanks to YahooMovies for the trailer.
Footloose is Back!
This generations Footloose is here! Hopefully they have as much fun with this movie as my generation had with the original. Thanks to YahooMovies for providing the trailer.
AMV of the Week
This weeks AMV comes from YouTuber dcmkod. This individual has taken the song “Take it Off” by Kesha and edited it to scenes from High School of the Dead. The editing is good and I enjoyed the AMV. It might be strange to have a upbeat song like this set to the images that are shown, however I have listened to the songs lyrics and it fits great. Here is what I’m talking about “lose your mind….we’re delirious, tear it down” and “There’s a place down town where the freaks all come around. It’s a hole in the wall, it’s a dirty free for all.” It just works for me. It you want to view the video search on YouTube for “Highschool of the Dead AMV Take it off!” or check it out below.
Marvel Android App
Marvel has developed an Android App for it’s digital comics accounts, run through comiXology. This move was possibly centered around Amazon’s Kindle Fire, which runs with Android tech.
CBLDF Manga Giveaway
Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is having a table in Manga Artist Alley at the New York ComicCon this weekend. If you happen to be attending, stop by their booth. When an individual signs up and becomes a member you will be entered into a daily manga giveaway. Donors of some of the prizes are Viz Media, Seven Seas, Vertical, Yen, Dark Horse, DMP, Kodansha, and ALC/Yuricon. So everyone join a worthy cause and possibly win some manga.
http://cbldf.org/homepage/cbldfs-massive-manga-giveaway-at-nycc/
TokyoPop Coming Back?
TokyoPop founder Stu Levy is looking into the possibility of starting the publishing arm of the company. Since all of the company’s selection of title right’s reverted back to the original owners Tokyopop will have to work on getting those titles back.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-10-12/tokyopop-confirms-intent-to-publish-manga-again
Possible CG Starship Troopers
AnimeNews Network reports that Sony Pictures announced that director Shinji Aramaki will be directing a CG Starship Troopers: Invasion film. Aramaki is known for his work on the CG Appleseed films. The Starship Troopers film is due out in the Summer of 2012.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-10-12/cg-appleseed-aramaki-to-direct-cg-starship-troopers
Fullmetal to Have Limited U.S. Release
Eleven Arts has stated that Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos will be showing in around 100 theaters this winter. Your patrons will want to contact their local movie houses to see if they are going to be one of the lucky few theaters that will be showing this movie. These releases usually happen in larger cities like New York, Denver, or San Francisco.
ComicPopLibrary Abduction Movie Special
Listen in as April, Logan, Michelle and Richard discuss their thoughts and the recent release of Abduction. Along the way they get side tracked into Twilight, Aliens, Predator, Footloose, and Pretty Little Liars. And find out with whats wrong with Okey Dokey!