This is an exclusive bust from Gentle Giant. I can accept the colored markings on the Clone Troopers because they reside in the Prequels, which are glorified fan films from the nightmarescape. But please keep them off the classic Stormtroopers, goddamnit!
This reminds me of that April Fool's post by Andrew on "Be Still My Blog Of War", where he showed apparent screen grabs from the then-upcoming 30th Anniverary Star Wars DVD release:
Last december I did a quick post pointing out the similarities between the 1978 children's book character ROSAMOND and the 1991 Hot Topic Fav EMILY THE STRANGE:
....it appears that the goth girl character EMILY is a pretty hard ripoff of ROSAMOND, a "strange girl" in the 1978 children's bookNate the Great and the Lost.
The similarities are uncanny: Emily and Rosamond both have long black hair. Emily and Rosamond both have a very pale complexion. Emily and Rosamond both have 4 black cats. Emily and Rosamond both wear white mary janes. Emily and Rosamond both are referred to as “strange”.
from ROSAMOND (1978): Rosamond did not look hungry or sleepy. She looked like she always looks. Strange.
from EMILY THE STRANGE (1991): Emily didn't look tired or happy. She looked like she always looks. Strange.
Cosmic Debris Etc, the publishing company of "Emily The Strange" is suing the creators of "Rosamond". They claim their 'Emily the Strange' character "does not infringe on Marjorie Sharmat's and Marc Simont's "Nate the Great" copyrights.Cosmic Debris asks that the defendants be restrained from recovering damages regarding Emily, and that they be prohibited from claiming that Emily infringes on their work." (link)
Are you fucking kidding me?
That's like Greg Land suing Hustler, Vogue and Muscle Mag.
This is an excerpt from THOR #601. I am no longer going to buy Thor. I grow tired of Marvel writing all their characters like 13 yr old teenie-boppers. Current Marvel makes Jimmy sad.
WEBSTOR has always been one of my favorite He-Man figures, so it pleases me ever-so that he has been announced as the next Masters of the Universe CLASSICS figure. He'll be available only at MattyCollector.com in September 2009. I may have to pick this one up.
via Film Drunk: After his wife left him,Tony Alleyne set out to create the ultimate bachelor pad, painstakingly turning his flat into a Star Trek set. He started the project in 1999 and completed it in 2004, but then decided to give the flat a Star Trek: Voyager make-over. “I have always considered that of all the Starfleet ships, Voyager is, in terms of interior, the luxury liner of the galaxy."
I love that I'm shocked by his quote, not the fact he converted his entire apartment into a Star Trek Set.
Yep, Marvel has finally cast THOR and its Chris Hemsworth who just played Young Kirk's father in JJAbrams' Star Trek. (via Variety)
Hmm, not who I was hoping for. Don't get me wrong, he was fantastic in Star Trek. But I'm not sure he can pull off a NORSE GOD who is the SON OF ODIN- in physical stature, attitude and overall presence. I guess we'll find out in 2011 when the film comes out.
Oh, he's also going to be in the remake (sigh) of RED DAWN playing Patrick Swayze's character.
Ha, awesome. *I've been receiving emails requesting a JJ Trek movie review... I'm slammed with work this week.... so will try to post a review next week...
Due to overwhelming email demand, here ya go: Ya know, years ago I'd laugh at this and proudly wave my little Star Wars flag with stupid glee. But after the Prequels... yeahhh... sorry Star Wars.... you simply no longer have enough legitimacy to dog others. Once again, thank you George Lucas.
Yesterday the LA Times ran a fun "Top Worst Movie Moms" on their site. Number 7 was the Alien Queen.
I don't know what's more insulting here - that the image is of an Alien Drone (NOT the Queen) or that the image is from fucking ALIEN: RESURRECTION? I'm going with a TIE on this one.
Seriously, you'd think the person in charge of 'Entertainment' in the goddamn LA Times would know better. I mean, at the very least do a google search for "Alien Queen" - oh, that's what it looks like. Idiots.
Sad and pathetic on my end, yes. But it drives me nuts nonetheless.
JimSmash Reader PAUL KELLY shared with me his recently completed film for the 48 hour film project. It's about an AA type of group, only for failed super villains.
Paul writes:
This is our entry into the Boston 2009 edition of the 48 Hour Film Project.
We had 48 hours to write, shoot and edit a 4-7 minute movie that included the following elements:
Genre: Surprise Ending Character: Marty or Mary Quinzani, Second-in-Command Prop: a magnet Line of Dialogue: "Yes! I mean, I hope so."
I love TERROR MAGNET.... holy crap, that's Paul Kelly!
But its also a bit frustrating because while they're absurd at moments, the Fans do have a few valid points.
I know I'm about to sound like a ridiculous, jaded Trekkie nerd here ("The buildings are too tall!!!"), but please bare with...
Star Trek isn't solely about Action - it has overlaying themes and messages about Society, pro-intelligence and an optimistic view of the Future.
Hey, I'm all for adding more action to Trek, but not at the expense of losing Gene's message and becoming just another generic sci-fi popcorn flick "loosely based on..." Star Trek is more than just space ships, phasers and aliens. While it does have action/adventure, it is not about action/adventure. It's what set it apart from all the other science fiction and keeps it relevant today, 35+years later. There's room for both cerebral themes, scenes & dialogue AND kickass action. If you want mindless action, go to a Monster Truck rally - you might get lucky and see Truckasaurus!
Two things in the promo tour have caused a raised eyebrow...
1) In the trailer, Captain Pike describes Starfleet as "A Peacekeeping Armada". Wait, what? I thought they were explorers, scientists and astronauts seeking out new life and new civilizations. When did they become the U.N.?
2) In a CNN interview, Chris Pine (new Kirk) says, "You look at the bridge of the Enterprise, and it's a veritable United Nations of colors, races and sexes.... What a wonderful thing to look at a bunch of people working together against one common enemy that's out there."
Gene's optimistic future was not one of "United Against Another"... it was "United in Exploration and Learning"... of moving FORWARD, TOGETHER into a better, brighter future.
The reason for the eyebrow raises mentioned above is that those two reasons give me the impression the meaning and relevance of Star Trek has been lost with the writers, director and actors.
My fear is they're replacing Star Trek with Galactica. I'm going to see the film sunday night and am really looking forward to it! I'm going in with a very open mind and truly hope it kicks as much as as everyone around me is saying (both life-long diehard Trekkies and Non). I just hope they've stayed true to what made Star Trek awesome in the first place, while keeping it new and fresh for the 21st Century.
Regardless, it can't be any worse than the past 20+ years of Trek, can it?
CHRISTIAN SLATER(Undiscovered Country) He makes a quick cameo as an Ensign who wakes up Captain Sulu to tell him something.
KIM CATRELL (Undiscovered Country) I love Kim Catrell... but a great Vulcan she is not. Maybe it was the silly hair with chopped-off sideburns.
KURTWOOD SMITH (Undiscovered Country) Make no mistake, Kurtwood is a badass - he killed Robocop, never forget that. But as the Federation President, he's ridiculous looking.... the silly glasses don't help either.
KIRSTIE ALLEY(Wrath of Khan) She has the eyebrows, but I never liked her as Saavik. Maybe because I was a Cheers fan and couldn't look past that.
CHRISTOPHER LLOYD (Search For Spock) No disrespect to Mr. Lloyd, but he's one of the last people I'd pick to be the main Klingon badass to fight Kirk and kill his only son. He's DOC for crying out loud!
*Dishonorable Mention: Michael Dorn (Undiscovered Country) as Worf's grandfather representing Kirk & McCoy on trial? Really, was this necessary? Was George Lucas involved in this story? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wow, 4 from "Undiscoverd Country"... Mary Jo Slater is credited for "Casting".