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Oscar Nominated Iron Man 3…

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Brett

The nominations for the 2014 Oscars was announced today, and Iron Man 3 has been nominated for “Visual Effects.” It’s the only “comic based” movie nominated, though The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Star Trek: Into Darkness, The Lone Ranger and a few other “geek” movies were also nominated in various categories.

However, when it comes to actors who appear in comic book based movies, that’s a different story. Though none are nominated for any of those comic book roles, the amount of nominations for actors appearing in comic movies, or will be appearing is impressive. Christian Bale (Nolan’s Batman trilogy) picked up a Best Actor nomination. Amy Adams who was Lois Lane in Man of Steel and its upcoming sequel received a Best Actress nomination. In the Supporting Actor category it’s the battle of the Marvel movies as Bradley Cooper, who will voice Rocket Raccoon in Guardians of the Galaxy will take on Michael Fassbender who plays a young Magneto in X-Men: First Class and the upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past. Speaking of X-Men, Jennifer Lawrence who plays a young Mystique was nominated in the Supporting Actress category.

Congrats to all of the nominees and its impressive the quality of actors that various comic based movies are attracting.

Diamond Select On Sale This Week: War Machine, The Walking Dead and the U.S.S. Enterprise!

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Brett

Wednesday is New Toy Day at your local comic shop, and this week, three highly anticipated items will make their way to comic shops and specialty stores from Diamond Select Toys! No matter what your interest, there’s probably something there for you, because this particular New Toy day brings a figure, a bank and a ship from Iron Man 3, The Walking Dead and Star Trek, respectively!

Star Trek: The Original Series U.S.S. Enterprise Minimates Vehicle

After a long absence, DST has brought back Star Trek Minimates, but they’re not alone. This time, they’re coming out alongside the most spectacular Minimates vehicle yet — the starship Enterprise! With an opening bridge dome, a removable command chair and a hidden Jefferies tube in the engineering section, the ship measures 10 inches long and has an adjustable display base. Includes an exclusive Minimate of Captain Kirk, with phaser, phaser rifle and communicator accessories. Designed and sculpted by Art Asylum! (SRP: $29.99)

Marvel Select Iron Man 3 Movie War Machine Figure

The War Machine armor just got an upgrade! Piloted by Tony Stark’s longtime confidant James “Rhodey” Rhodes, War Machine is an even more heavily armed version of the Iron man armor, and while Iron Man 3 saw the suit get a new red, white and blue paint job, DST is putting him out in his classic grey color scheme! This highly detailed Select figure stands over 7 inches tall, features 16 points of articulation and comes with an armor bay display base, all packaged on a collector-friendly Select-style blister card. Designed and sculpted by Gentle Giant! (SRP: $24.99)

Walking Dead Pet Zombie Vinyl Bust Bank

DST’s popular line of Walking Dead bust banks is adding another walker to its zombie horde! Based on one of Michonne’s chained pet walkers, this zombie measure 8 inches tall atop the famous Walking Dead logo, and is crafted in durable vinyl with a slot in the back for your loose change. This bank features detailed sculpting and paint applications, making it not just a cool bank, but an amazing bust, as well! Sculpted by Eli Livingston! (SRP: $22.99)

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Posted on June 24, 2013 by Brett

It’s a new week. What are folks looking forward to? Also, San Diego Comic-Con is right down the road! Folks excited for one of the biggest conventions of the year?

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Lawyers, Guns, Money – The Dark Knight Returns and The Zak Snyder School of Literal Filmmaking –But to really look at this, wouldn’t it be better to look at his adaptation of 300. And is it weird these are all Frank Miller comics?

Bleeding Cool – Does Superior Spider-Man Make Peter Parker Seem Pathetic? – I think the article missed the point that the series is about Otto’s journey, not Peter’s.

The Motley Fool – Marvel’s Marketing Masterstroke Atones for Its “Iron Man 3” Mistake – So how did they atone? Kind of missed the ball on this one two as I had no idea it released finally.

Bleeding Cool – After Sandy Hook, Jim Carrey “Cannot Support That Level Of Violence” In Kick-Ass 2 – As opposed to all of the other shootings?

Iron Man 3 Crosses the $1 Billion Mark

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Brett

Some time Friday, Iron Man 3 crossed the $1 billion mark globally. The film earned an estimated $9.5 million at North American theaters and that plus international earnings, it went over the top. As of Friday, the film has earned $1.010 billion globally since it opened up.

The film has earned over $311 million in North America and over $698 million in international markets.

Though it is still powering through, the film looks like it’ll be second to Star Trek: Into Darkness when the weekend receipts are added up.

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Posted on May 14, 2013 by Brett

It’s new comics tomorrow, what’s everyone getting? Don’t know!? Well, we’ll have this week’s previews starting today, but up first a list of this week’s releases and our picks!

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The Mary Sue – This Batgirl/Nightwing Themed Wedding is Relevant to Our Interests – Pretty cute idea.

Kotaku – Comics Writer Greg Rucka ‘Will Cut a Throat’ to Work on Mass Effect – Make this happen!

Kotaku – Iron Man 3 To Get China Centric “Prologue” – Who said this would be a failure? This guy!

CBR – DC Ends “Legion of Super Heroes,” “Demon Knights” & More In August – Anyone shocked?

The Mary Sue – The Walking Dead Movie Rumors Lurch Back to Life, On the Hunt for Brains – Hmm.

Around the Tubes Reviews

CBR – Avenging Spider-Man #20

CBR – Harbinger #12

Iron Man 3 Continues to Be #1

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Brett

Facing it’s first competition with the opening of The Great Gatsby, Iron Man 3 still dominated to box office and came in first place for the weekend. The movie made an estimated $72.5 million bringing it’s two week total in North America to $284.9 million.

The movie is closing in on the billion mark which should be crossed in the next week. In addition to its $284.9 million in North America, the movie has made $664.1 million globally bringing its total at the end of the weekend to about $985 million. The movie will probably cross the billion mark Monday or Tuesday.

With Star Trek: Into Darkness opening this week, don’t expect Iron Man 3 to three-peat.

Movie Theater Manager Has Fake Gunmen Storm Iron Man 3

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Brett

In what might be the most idiotic promotion ever, the management at the Goodrich Capital 8 Theater is apologizing for a stunt they pulled in an attempt to make Iron Man 3 more fun for the audience. In Jefferson City, Missouri, the theater had a man walk into the theater in full tactical gear and carrying a fake gun. A genius move considering the tragic event that occurred during the opening night of The Dark Knight Rises.

The police and witnesses to the idiocy are not pleased. One Army veteran told the local news the even triggered “memories he never wanted to relive.” Numerous individuals called 911.

Capital 8 Theaters manager Bob Wilkins attempted to justify it to ABC 17 News.

…this was planned months in advance and only a few people were upset, but hundreds were entertained.

When asked if they took into consideration the Aurora shooting he responded.

Absolutely. That’s my number-one priority every day. It’s the safety and security of our guests.

And finally, this gem.

ABC 17 News asked Wilkins if he had any regrets for allowing the publicity stunt and he said, “No, my job is to entertain people.”

Social media backlash followed causing the Goodrich Capital 8 to post an apology on Facebook:

We apologize and are sympathetic to those who felt they were in harm’s way with our character promotion for Iron Man 3. This was not a publicity stunt. We have worked with the Cosplacon group on many movies to dress up and help entertain our customers. We have had many complaints about the members dressed specifically as S.H.I.E.L.D. operatives carrying fake guns. We didn’t clearly tell our customers and some people didn’t realize it was for entertainment purposes only. We apologize that police were called to come out to our theater. We have a wonderful working relationship with the Jefferson City Police Department. Going forward we will take the necessary steps to make sure this doesn’t happen again. Security and safety for our customers is our number one priority.

(via AV Club)

Iron Man 3 Opens With Second Highest Amount Ever

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Brett

Iron Man 3 blasted off the summer movie series with an estimated $175.3 million. That makes it the second all-time opening behind last year’s The Avengers which opened with $207.4 million. The original Iron Man opened with $128.1 million, an impressive gain considered people’s uneasiness with sequels, let alone three-quels. But, it seems audiences decided to forget about the previous two films, instead thinking that this was more of a follow up from The Avengers instead.

The movie audience was made up of 55% of them over the age of 25, The Avengers it was 50%. Iron Man 3 was 61% male versus 60% for The Avengers. And 3D tickets sales was 45% of the weekend, much lower than The Avengers. In my 9pm Thursday viewing the 2D audience was about 3 times the size, if not more. Iron Man 3 made $16.5 million through IMAX.

Over the weekend, Iron Man 3 added $175.9 million overseas, and in 12 days it has earned over $500 million. It also looks like ht film’s deal with the Chinese government has paid off as the movie has earned $63.5 million, that’s more than The Dark Knight Rises and The Amazing Spider-Man earned their entire run. The movie has also earned $42.6 million in South Korea, $38.3 million in the U.K. and $35.8 million in Mexico.

It looks like the film will have some legs, as audiences gave the movie an “A” CinemaScore. The biggest issue will be some big movies opening up in coming weeks.

Iron Man 3 Minimates to Hit Stores May 8th!

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Brett

The third Iron Man film is finally here, with a star-studded cast of characters and an array of awesome armors. But where can you find a toy line that will allow you to bring home all of the characters and armors in the movie? The Marvel Minimates line, naturally! And the first assortment hits comic shops May 8th!

If you’re looking to re-create the world of Iron Man 3, you can make 13 different characters and armors using the interchangeable two-inch mini-figure line. Comic shops will get Iron Man Mark 42 with The Mandarin, and Iron Patriot (with Rhodey and Savin heads) with an Extremis Soldier (with two hair styles), as well as two exclusive sets: War Machine with Maya Hansen and Cowboy Disguise Tony Stark with Aldrich Killian. Toys “R” Us will also get Iron Man/Mandarin, and Iron Patriot/Extremis Soldier, plus their own exclusive two-packs: Suit Up Tony Stark with Heartbreaker Armor and Bones Armor with Silver Centurion Armor.

Look for the specialty assortment to hit comic shops and online retailers May 8th, and the Toys “R” Us assortment to hit TRU stores and toysrus.com shortly afterwards!

Check out some new photos below!