Mike liked “Darksiders II” and its soundtrack so much, he got them to send me a copy to give away. Here’s what Mike has to say about the 2-CD set: Jesper Kyd’s compositions help “Darksiders II” forge itself into a cohesive whole, and bring a unique identity to the game and its hero. Each disc … Continue Reading →
I’ve done a lot of video giveaways recently, so let’s switch to something else this week. One of the must enduring literary sci-fi franchises is Frank Herbert’s “Dune.” Herbert died in 1986, but his son Brian has kept the legacy alive with several new works. One of the latest is “Sisterhood of Dune,” which he … Continue Reading →
It may have started a little slow, but NBC’s “Grimm” quickly grew on me over the course of last TV season. And the same must have gone for a lot of viewers, as it grew into one of the network’s more popular shows and will be getting an early start this month with a post-Olympics … Continue Reading →
Looks like it’s time for a new “Mystery Science Theater 3000″ giveaway. Shout! Factory has provided the 24th volume, which features some international flair with films from Russia, Mexico and two from Japan. One of the extras is an introduction by Japanese film historian August Ragone. As usual, the collection features films eviscerated by Joel, … Continue Reading →
Wanna make things interesting at a party full of geeks? Just ask, “Kirk or Picard?” — and step away. After giving the digital restoration treatment to the original “Star Trek,” Paramount is now releasing its amped up version of “The Next Generation” on Blu-ray, starting with Season One on Tuesday. To celebrate, there will also … Continue Reading →
I’ve got an almost love-hate thing going with San Diego Comic-Con. I love to go and see friends and get cool free stuff, but the crowds and the lines for that free stuff almost suck all the fun out of the con itself for me. And unless I feel like camping out for hours (or … Continue Reading →
I remember running around my old townhouse complex with my Batcape and utility belt, pretending to be Batman. I also remember talking my grandmother into getting me some Spider-Man web shooters. They were nothing special. They didn’t even really shoot. It was a tube of sticky stuff you could make “webs” with off common household … Continue Reading →
Usually, I give away “Doctor Who” DVDs, but this week, it’s something different. “Doctor Who: Shada” is a new novel based on an unproduced script famed “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” author Douglas Adams wrote. Adams was a script editor on the show in 1978 and ’79, and he wrote three scripts, including “The Pirate … Continue Reading →
For all the love I’m giving this movie, it darn well better be good when I see it this weekend. When last I was oohing and aahing over “Brave,” I was giving away a lovely artbook. This time, I have the PS3 version of the video game. In an industry where there aren’t a lot … Continue Reading →
I’ve never done two movie artbooks in a row before, but with the buzz building for “The Dark Knight” rises next month, I figured it might be a good time to share “The Dark Knight Manual” from Insight Editions. So even though Robin isn’t in the movie (or they’re keeping a good secret if he … Continue Reading →