Friday, May 30, 2014
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
MARC RIENZO'S TRAILER FOR 'STAR WARS: THE EXPANDED UNIVERSE'
From Marc Dominic Rienzo via Geeks Are Sexy:
Originally planned to be finished in 2007 for the Star Wars 30th Anniversary, this edit went uncompleted for years. Now with Episode VII coming out, it had seemed pointless to finish. But in honor of the great, late Don Lafontaine donlafontaine.com/ who provided an AMAZING voice over, I had to get this out there even though it’s a bit rough around the edges. I could not let “THE VOICE” go unheard. Many thanks to the creators of original fan film works who provided footage for this edit.
…and while I love the EU, I eagerly look forward to EPVII. I think they have the best of the best in place on it.
ZELDA SINGER
"Hi everyone! This is my take on the beautiful theme, "Ballad of the Goddess" from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. At first I was going to do a straight up piano cover, but then I started adding vocals... And then I added new vocal melodies, and new immitation Hylian lyrics... And now it's more of a remix than a cover, so I called it "Meet me above the Clouds." Anyways, I really hope you enjoy it ^__^ "
Vocals/Piano/Arrangement: Laura Shigihara
Original Composers: Hajime Wakai, Shiho Fujii, Mahito Yokota, Takeshi Hama
Game: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
My *REAL* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraShigihara
Twitter: http://twitter.com/supershigi
Music store: http://laurashigihara.bandcamp.com/
Vlogs and random adventures: http://www.youtube.com/user/shigiteatime
My blog: http://shigi.wordpress.com
WONDER WOMAN'S INVISIBLE JET
Bonus pic:
Invisible Battle Bot!
ALIEN KNUCKLE DUSTER RING
via dudeiwantthat:
A xenomorph is a pretty good choice for a knuckle duster topper I think. This particular xenomorph knuckle duster has the added bonus of folding into itself such that a wearer can also sport it as a less confrontational ring. Handmade to order by Kilroy of Kilroy's Attic, the stylized transformer materializes from pressure-cast resin infused with a stainless steel powder coating and 30 strands of 20-lb test line interwoven at each hinge. Kilroy deems the ring a "powerful piece of alien tech."* thanks, Mike Cruickshank!
The xenomorph head detaches to unfold the ring, and then reaffixes to lock its four-finger knuckle duster in place; it sits inside the palm in that formation. Fully unfurled, the piece measures 5-1/4" long x 2" tall. The xenomorph itself is 1-5/8" tall x 2" long x 3/4" wide. Ring sizes begin at 6 and go up to 11.25.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
THE GREEN LAMA
Did you know your fellow JimSmash Reader ADAM LANCE GARCIA is a badass author?! He's been winning awards for his GREEN LAMA novels, which continue the tales of the classic 1940s Pulp Hero!
I asked Adam to tell me more about the Green Lama, and here's what he enthusiastically had to say:
"The Green Lama is the worlds’ first Buddhist pulp hero created by Kendell Foster Crossen in 1940 for the Double Detective magazine, and I think it’s fair to say he’s one of the most unique characters in the history of pulp and comics. The stories we’re telling at Moonstone, are a direct continuation—taking place before, between, or after—the original fourteen pulp stories, and are the only ones fully licensed and approved by the Crossen Estate, making these the only truly canon Green Lama tales out there. These tales dig deeper into the Lama’s supernatural abilities and explore the shadows of the pulp world. More than anything, we approach Dumont as a flawed, three-dimensional character set against the darkness. If you’re a fan of the original stories you can read these books as the literal next step in this character’s journey, but if you’re new the character—or even more so, not a fan of pulp or superheroes—these books are written with you in mind."Awesome, Adam!
Here is a rundown of current and near-future Green Lama releases by Adam:
The Green Lama: Scions
A
cruise ship crashes suddenly on Liberty Island. All onboard are dead by
their own murderous hands. All but one. New York 1938. The German
Consulate has been attacked, leaving all but one of the Nazi diplomatic
corps brutally murdered. Only Jethro Dumont, the Green Lama, and his
associates, Jean Farrell, Ken Clayton, and Lieutenant Caraway, can find
out who's behind this horrible crime. But as the Green Lama's
investigations deepen, he discovers a crime far greater than any ever
committed by man, and learns a secret that will define the course of his
destiny!
AVAILABLE NOW!
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Of Monsters & Men
The Green Lama, Richard Knight, Captain Future, Green Ghost, Moon Man, and more… Battle demons and monstrosities from out of this world!
In Comic Shops this Summer!
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The Green Lama: Horror In Clay
New
York 1938. The German Consulate has been attacked, leaving all but one
of the Nazi diplomatic corps brutally murdered. Only Jethro Dumont, the
Green Lama, and his associates, Jean Farrell, Ken Clayton, and
Lieutenant Caraway, can find out who's behind this horrible crime. But
as the Green Lama's investigations deepen, he discovers a crime far
greater than any ever committed by man, and learns a secret that will
define the course of his destiny!
Coming this Fall!
PreOrder: http://amzn.to/1lFntOA
The Green Lama: Unbound
Following
the disappearance of Jean Farrell, Jethro Dumont - the Green Lama - and
his associates travel to the small Greek island of Samothrace in hopes
of finding her. But their investigations soon lead them to discover a
terrible Nazi plot that ties directly to the Green Lama's own origins
and will decide his ultimate fate. Racing against time, they must stop
at nothing to prevent the return of the world's greatest evil: Cthulhu.
Coming this Fall!
The Green Lama: Crimson Circle
Stalked by a ruthless assassin, the Green Lama's aides are kidnapped or killed one by one as Jethro Dumont's greatest victories come back to haunt him in this long awaited sequel. While
Dumont struggles to protect those closest to him, he will soon discover
his greatest enemy may be the monster inside him. The Fall of the Green
Lama has begun.
Coming January 2015!
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK, ADAM!!!!
You can follow Adam:
Facebook: https://www.
Twitter: @adamlancegarcia
instagram: adamlancegarcia
Learn more about the Green Lama:
TUESDAY COSPLAY: DARTH MAULA
via GeekXGirls:
Model/cosplayer Laurie Foster looks amazing in her female version of Darth Maul from Star Wars. Here's what she said about it...
"Darth Maul is the coolest thing about the later Star Wars trilogy. So I thought I would make a custom version of him! I made the vambraces with Worbla and fashioned the rest out of a bodysuit and some fabric. The facepaint is designed and painted by me (it's different from Maul's and more feminine)."
Monday, May 26, 2014
Friday, May 23, 2014
DARTH SARIAH
a) yes, its an oldie... but a goodie, and worth re-posting.
b) she's awesome.
c) I want an action figure of Darth Sariah
Thursday, May 22, 2014
TOTAL COINCIDENCE
Whoa.... 4 Japanese themed post in a row... total coincidence, with no conscious thought behind it!
ROBOTECH X MACROSS & BABYMETAL ! ! !
While listening to their songs, my mind kept drifting to Macross/Robotech.... epic space battles, with the sounds of Babymetal freaking out the minds of the evil invading Zentradi forces who are unaccustomed to any type of Culture and lack the capacity for creative expression (ie Minmei singing during space dogfights). The imagery stuck and my love for Babymetal grew.
About a month later I stumbled upon a kickass edit on YouTube, by TETSUO Lawliet, where he cut scenes of AKIRA to Babymetal's awesome "Megitsune" - check it out HERE!
I flipped out and requested "Babymetal over Macross/Robotech"!!! Well, 2 months later I get an email from TETSUO Lawliet informing me he had indeed put one together with the Babymetal track "Ijime Dame Zetta"! Yay!
I am thrilled to present it to you, ROBOTECH X MACROSS & BABYMETAL!!!!
Holy shit, its fucking awesome!! It's like TETSUO Lawliet plucked something from my imagination and then made it 100-times radder!!
THANK YOU, TETSUO LAWLIET!!!!!!
\m/
* more videos by TETSUO Lawliet
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
ART OF ALIEN: ISOLATION
Product Description:
The Art of ALIEN: ISOLATION is a high-end art book featuring over 300 images from the latest game in the critically and commercially acclaimed Alien franchise. Taking players back to the survival horror atmosphere of the first film, ALIEN: ISOLATION features Amanda Ripley as the hero trying to survive on a decommissioned space station. The Art of ALIEN: ISOLATION is the ultimate gallery of the eagerly anticipated game, featuring extensive concept and development art, and creator and artist commentary throughout.
If you haven't seen the game play previews go check em out - they are gorgeous! I just wish the main character wasn't Ellen Ripley's daughter. Must EVERYTHING be connected? The idea of Ripley's adult daughter encountering an alien while Ripley is in hypersleep post-'ALIEN' is one of the dumbest ideas I've ever heard of. The God of Imagination weeps.
Anyway, this book might be pretty.
Release date: October 7, 2014
STAR WARS HOMAGE TO SECRET WARS #10
Star Wars homage to Secret Wars #10
by Marco D'Alfonso
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Tuesday, May 20, 2014
'CONSTANTINE' TRAILER
Based on the cancelled Vertigo flagship series 'Hellblazer'
I'm still bitter DiDio (dick)
THE WEYLAND-YUTANI REPORT
There are some new ALIEN/S books on the horizon! This one being 'THE WEYLAND-YUTANI REPORT'
via AVP Galaxy:
“Inside Alien: The Weyland-Yutani Report, you will find detailed information on the life-cycle of the xenomorph, those who had the misfortune to come into contact with it, the habitats in which the creature has been encountered, and a breakdown of the most effective weapons to use against it, from pulse rifles to flamethrowers. The last word on the alien, Alien: The Weyland-Yutani Report contains all the information you’ll need to track down one of these creatures, and maybe even survive the encounter.
This in-universe book will utilize over thirty years’ worth of Alien movie concept art, production design art, film stills, and other visual assets to create a deeply engrossing reading experience that will thrill fans of the franchise. Covering events and characters from Prometheus, Alien, Aliens, Alien III and Alien Resurrection, Alien: The Weyland-Yutani Report will be a uniquely immersive journey into a world that has thrilled audiences for over three decades.“”
This was previewed at the New York Comic Con and it would seem no-one has really taken note of this release. It will evidently weigh in at 160 pages and 20 inserts, coming in hardback format for $50. Insight Editions is set to be publishing it but there’s currently nothing on their website about it. There is no release date as of yet. Thanks to Cvalda for the news.
I was excited about this book until I saw it included 'Prometheus'. Ugh. Hmm, I suppose I could rip those pages out, right?...but that feels wrong. Guess I'll just not buy the book. Good going, unknown Studio and/or Publisher person who I'm villainizing!
*thanks, Willie!
MARC CAWIEZEL'S AWESOME ALIENS & PREDATOR COLLECTION
Check out JimSmash Reader MARC CAWIEZEL'S awesome ALIEN and PREDATOR collection!!!
What you we don't see (according to Marc) are the 3 book cases of Star Wars figures, 1 book case full of Star Trek figures and several other bookcases full of Batman and various other horror figures. (I'm hoping to get pics of these and post them!)
Monday, May 19, 2014
SPIDEY-OCK RETURNS.... SORT OF
I loved the SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN run and was sad to see "Spidey-Ock" go so soon. Well it looks like we'll get a couple more issues of Octavius web-slinging....
via Newsarama:
Remember that flash of the Superior Spider-Man teased during C2E2 (it's the image above)? Well now we know, we’ll be seeing Superior Spider-Man #32-33 in August and September of 2014.
Of course, Otto wouldn’t let a little something like his death and his expulsion from Peter’s mind stop him from having an encore! Dan Slott, Christos Gage, Giuseppe Camuncoli (#32) and Adam Kubert (#33) will weave the web of a two issue story that tells where (and when) Otto as Spider-Man went when he vanished in “a flash of temporal energy” in Superior Spider-Man #19, Gage tells Marvel.com. The nine hours that he was missing disappeared from his own mind, and the events just before and after, including Spider-Man 2099 being stranded in the past, became the more important story. Gage teases, “Is this an untold chapter of the past, a tale of the future, or both?”
Well, it’s at least leaning into the future, editor Nick Lowe says, as these issues will actually “kick off the edge of Spider-Verse,” the massive event coming to Amazing Spider-Man this fall that will see virtually every incarnation of Spider-Man ever show up in its pages. In this two-issue story, Otto Octavius, the Superior Spider-Man is in the year 2099, and wants to merely find a way back to his own time - but “a Peter Parker Spider-Man, a very different one from the one we know” stands in his way, says Gage.
I say return Spider-Man 2099 to his proper timeline (please) and bring Spidey-Ock with him. It can then be a buddy book where Spidey-Ock redeems himself and becomes a true hero... but who still calls people "Dolts!" Call it SUPERIOR SPIDER-MEN 2099 (or not).
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