Despite a series of lackluster trailers, I’m totally stoked for Pixar’s “Brave,” which will hit theaters June 22. Pixar rarely goes wrong, and I have a soft spot for Celtic mythology going back to Lloyd Alexander’s “Chronicles of Prydain” books. Disney’s last attempt at this milieu was “The Black Cauldron,” based on Alexander’s books. And … Continue Reading →
Following the trend of big events playing in movie theaters, Paramount is going big screen with an anniversary event for “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” The first season Blu-ray will be out July 24, and at 7 p.m. July 23, Fathom Events will present two episodes in move theaters, plus some behind-the-scenes interviews on the … Continue Reading →
Here’s the second part of my interview with Nichelle Nichols of “Star Trek” fame. She’s appearing this weekend at Motor City Comic Con. In addition to her work on TV and in movies, she’s worked with NASA as a recruiter for minority astronauts. More recently, she’s lent her name and efforts to support President Barack … Continue Reading →
In case you haven’t heard, this weekend is Motor City Comic Con in Novi, the annual big geekfest at the Suburban Collection Showplace (formerly Rock Financial Showplace). With more than 100 comic guests, some of your favorites are sure to be there. Among mine (and why): Mike Grell (“Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes,” “Warlord”), … Continue Reading →
In February, one of the best comic book movies ever made quietly appeared in movie theaters, did modestly well and then disappeared. “Chronicle” comes out on DVD and Blu-ray today, and while it doesn’t have a marquee name involved such as Captain America or Batman, it deserves the attention of all comic book fans. While … Continue Reading →
Facebook fans in five lucky cities will get to see “The Avengers” at a special screening on April 14, a few weeks before the official May 4. Detroit isn’t one of those cities (Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Houston and Miami won), but there’s still a chance. Five more cities will be chosen for another … Continue Reading →
With convention season heating up, it’s a good time to look at what Michiganders have coming up to keep them occupied. And there’s a lot. Here are the bigger shows I know about so far, in chronological order (all guest lists are subject to change): Shuto Con, March 16-18, Lansing: This anime convention is entering … Continue Reading →
“The Secret World of Arrietty” is everything you’d expect from a Studio Ghibli film: charming and lovely with a strong moral message. Hayao Miyazaki didn’t direct this adaptation of the classic kids book “The Borrowers,” but he did write and “plan” it, so it’s in good hands. It’s the story of Arrietty, a 14-year-old Borrower, … Continue Reading →
Lots of cool trailers have hit the Internet lately. Here are some that have me geeky excited, even if the movies are months (or even a year) away: “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” Well, this looks very cool. It seems very well cast, and the dwarves look great. And thanks to Google, I was able … Continue Reading →
Though Jim Henson died several years ago, his legacy lives on, and on this Thanksgiving, that’s what the geek is me is thankful for. The splashiest part of that, of course, is “The Muppets,” now showing at movie theaters. While I did have some issues with it, I can say it’s a hoot, and everyone … Continue Reading →