Thursday, January 22, 2015

Bizarro Commission by Dustin Nguyen



Check out this wicked Bizarro that Dc Comics superstar artist Dustin Nguyen posted today!  

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Mattel 4" Superman and Superman II Figures Coming!


Straight from NYCC: pics courtesy of Comics Alliance.

Monday, August 19, 2013

Own "Man of Steel" on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and HD Digital Download 11/12


“‘Man of Steel’ soars high.”
- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
A HERO WILL RISE WHEN
Man of SteelÔ
ARRIVES ONTO BLU-RAYÔ 3D COMBO PACK,
BLU-RAYÔ COMBO PACK, DVD 2-DISC SPECIAL EDITION, 3D LIMITED COLLECTOR’S EDITION and DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ON NOVEMBER 12 FROM
WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Blu-ray Combo Packs include nearly 4 hours of special features

All disc versions feature UltraVioletÔ*
Burbank, CA, August 19, 2013 – The fate of mankind is in the hands of one man when “Man of SteelÔ arrives onto Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD 2-disc Special Edition, 3D Limited Collector’s Edition and Digital Download on November 12 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. In “Man of Steel,” Clark Kent is forced to confront his extraterrestrial past and embrace his hidden powers when Earth is threatened with destruction.
From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures comes “Man of Steel,” starring Henry Cavill in the role of Clark Kent/Kal-El under the direction of Zack Snyder.
The film also stars four-time Oscar® nominee Amy Adams (“The Master,” 2012), Oscar® nominee Michael Shannon (“Revolutionary Road,” 2008), Academy Award® winner Kevin Costner (“Dances with Wolves,” 1990), Oscar® nominee Diane Lane (“Unfaithful,” 2002), Oscar® nominee Laurence Fishburne (“What’s Love Got to Do with It,” 1993), Antje Traue, Ayelet Zurer, Christopher Meloni, and Academy Award® winner Russell Crowe (“Gladiator,” 1992).
“Man of Steel” is produced by Charles Roven, Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas and Deborah Snyder. The screenplay was written by David S. Goyer from a story by Goyer & Nolan, based upon Superman characters created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster and published by DC Entertainment. Thomas Tull, Lloyd Phillips and Jon Peters served as executive producers.
Man of Steel” will be available on Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack for $44.95, on Blu-ray Combo Pack for $35.99, on DVD 2-disc Special Edition for $28.98, and as a 3D Limited Collector’s Edition for $59.99.  The Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack features the theatrical version of the film in 3D hi-definition, hi-definition and standard definition; the Blu-ray Combo Pack features the theatrical version of the film in hi-definition and standard definition; the DVD 2-disc Special Edition features the theatrical version in standard definition; and the 3D Limited Collector’s Edition features the theatrical version of the film in 3D hi-definition, hi-definition and standard definition, and also includes a limited release metal “S” glyph with lucite glass stand.  The Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD 2-disc Special Edition and 3D Limited Collector’s Edition include UltraViolet* which allows consumers to download and instantly stream the standard definition theatrical version of the film to a wide range of devices including computers and compatible tablets, smartphones, game consoles, Internet-connected TVs and Blu-ray players. 
SYNOPSIS

A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth.  As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do.  But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.

BLU-RAY AND DVD ELEMENTS
“Man of Steel” Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and 3D Limited Collector’s Edition contain the following special features:

·         Journey of Discovery: Creating “Man of Steel” – This immersive feature-length experience allows you to watch the movie with director Zack Snyder and stars Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Diane Lane and others as they share the incredible journey to re-imagine Superman.
·         Strong Characters, Legendary Roles – Explore the legendary characters of the Superman mythology and how they have evolved in this new iteration of the Superman story.
·         All-Out Action – Go inside the intense training regimen that sculpted Henry Cavill into the Man of Steel and Michael Shannon and Antje Traue into his Kyptonian nemeses.  Includes interviews with cast and crew.
·         Krypton Decoded – Dylan Sprayberry (Clark Kent, age 13) gives the lowdown on all the amazing Krypton tech, weapons and spaceships featured in “Man of Steel.”
·         Planet Krypton – The world’s first exploration of Krypton and its lost society.
“Man of Steel” DVD 2-disc Special Edition contains the following special features:
·         Strong Characters, Legendary Roles
·         All-Out Action
·         Krypton Decoded
DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS
On November 12, “Man of Steel” will be available for download in HD or standard definition from online retailers including but not limited to iTunes, Xbox, PlayStation, Amazon, Vudu, CinemaNow and more...
The film will also be available digitally in High Definition (HD) VOD and Standard Definition (SD) VOD from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles and broadband customers including Amazon, iTunes, etc.
ULTRAVIOLET
*UltraViolet allows you to collect, watch and share movies and TV shows in a whole new way.  Available with the purchase of specially marked Blu-ray discs, DVDs and Digital Downloads, UltraViolet lets you create a digital collection of movies and TV shows.  Services such as Flixster and VUDU allow you to instantly stream and download UltraViolet content across a wide range of devices including computers and compatible tablets, smartphones, game consoles, Internet-connected TVs and Blu-ray players.  Restrictions and limitations apply.  Go to ultraviolet.flixster.com/info for details.  For more information on compatible devices go to wb.com/ultravioletdevices.  Restrictions and limitations apply.  Go to ultraviolet.flixter.com/info for details.
BASICS
PRODUCT                                                                            SRP
Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack                                                         $44.95
Blu-ray Combo Pack                                                               $35.99
2-disc Amaray (WS)                                                               $28.98
3D Limited Collector’s Edition                                              $59.99
Standard Street Date: November 12, 2013
DVD Languages: English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Thai
BD Languages: English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese, Mandarin
3D BD Languages: English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese
DVD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French, Cantonese, Chinese (Traditional), Thai
BD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified)
3D BD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French, Brazilian Portuguese
Running Time: 143 minutes
Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence, action and destruction and for some language
DLBY/SURR   DLBY/DGTL   [CC]

Monday, July 08, 2013

NEW! MAN OF STEEL SUPERMAN 3.5" FIGURE


MAN OF STEEL SUPERMAN 3.5" FIGURE
SCULPTED BY GENTLE GIANT STUDIOS

A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.

Features 2 points of Articulation • Measures Approximately 3.5" Tall
$4.95 US • On Sale October 2013 * Allocations May Occur

Friday, June 07, 2013

SDCC Premiere: Mez-Itz 1966 Batmobile with Batman & Robin

Mez-Itz 1966 Batmobile with Batman & Robin- Preview 

This is not a limited edition item. After it premieres at SDCC it will become a Diamond Exclusive.

 http://www.mezcotoyz.com/mez-itz-1966-batmobile-with-batman-robin-sdcc

SDCC: Man of Steel Mezco Exclusives!



Mezco Toyz Reveals 6th Summer Exclusive: Man Of Steel Mez-Itz Three Pack

New York- As the world of fandom collectively counts down to the July 18th start of San Diego Comic-Con International 2013, Mezco adds fuel to the flames of excitement by revealing the details of one of their Summer Exclusives:
Man Of Steel Mez-Itz Tri-Pack

The most exciting 2inch Mez-Itz in Metropolis are based on the upcoming big-budget action extravaganza hitting theatres in June 2013.

The pack includes mini Mez-itz versions of:
Superman- the Man of Steel.
Jor-El- Superman's birth Father and leading scientist of Krypton.
General Zod- Superman's villainous arch nemesis.

Each figure stands 2inches tall and features 5 points of articulation and 1000 points of fun.

All three figures come in a collector friendly window box.
This Mezco Summer Exclusive is a Limited Edition of 1200 pieces. A limited amount are available online at
, but don't delay because once they are gone, they are gone forever!
Be sure to visit Mezco at San Diego Comic Con at booth 3445.
Not attending? Follow the excitement on Facebook
Instagram
and Twitter

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NOTE: Use Coupon Code BATDEAL before 6/10/13 and receive 10% off this item

Photo credit: Dehlia Arce  

 

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Check out the new Man of Steel Poster!


Saturday, May 04, 2013

Go and get a FREE Superman comic TODAY!

Today is Free Comic Book day, so head out to your local comic book shop and pick up a ton of free comics, including a DC Nation sampler.

More info at www.freecomicbookday.com

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

DC Man of Steel™ Movie Masters® Superman™ vs. General Zod Movie Pack

DC Man of Steel™ Movie Masters® Superman™ vs. General Zod Movie Pack
 
This 2-pack brings to life the super charged battle between two powerful Kryptonians, Superman™ and the General Zod, an exciting diorama set in the city of Metropolis! The package features lights that simulate Superman’s Heat Ray vision, and shows off the Kryptonian’s super strength and flying ability. The diorama is completed with sound effects to help bring the scene to life. Full image will be available on 6/17. 

This product will be available for pre-order at MattyCollector.com on June 4, 2013, to be picked up at San Diego Comic-Con (details to come). It will also be available for purchase at the show, then at MattyCollector.com on August 5, 2013.

Friday, April 05, 2013

Funko Man of Steel Movie Toys!

Friday, March 08, 2013

The Best of Superman DVD coming 6/4/13

Synopsis:  The super-human crime-fighting champion who started it all battles the forces of evil in 14 breathtaking fan-favorite, animated episodes drawn from multiple Superman series. Together for the first time ever on two collectible DVDs, it’s the Man of Steel starring in over four hours of the most astonishing animated adventures. “The Last Son of Krypton” chronicles the young Kal-El’s journey from infancy to invincible superhero. Then, witness more gravity-defying exploits in the Academy Award (R)- nominated classic ”Superman” and an Earth-shattering fight against the Legion of Doom in “Wanted: Super Friends”. Next, Kryptonian rogues run amok in “Terror from the Phantom Zone” and Superman takes on his most formidable arch-nemesis in “The Doomsday Sanction.” And that’s just a sampling of the action-packed super heroes awaiting you in The Best of Superman.

Episodes: 

DISC 1:
1. THE LAST SON OF KRYPTON PART 1
2. THE LAST SON OF KRYPTON PART 2
3. THE LAST SON OF KRYPTON PART 3
4. SUPERMAN (A.K.A. THE MAD SCIENTIST)
5. THE CHIMP WHO MADE IT BIG
6. WANTED: THE SUPER FRIENDS
7. TERROR FROM THE PHANTOM ZONE

DISC 2:
8. KRYPTON SYNDROME, THE/INVASION OF THE SPACE DOLLS/TERROR ON THE TITANIC, THE
9. DARKSEID'S GOLDEN TRAP (PART 1)
10. DARKSEID'S GOLDEN TRAP (PART 2)
11. THE SEEDS OF DOOM
12. THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN
13. FOR THE MAN WHO HAS EVERYTHING
14. THE DOOMSDAY SANCTION

Wednesday, March 06, 2013

Dc Comics Superman: The Legend Trading Cards!

Warner Bros. Consumer Products, DC Entertainment and Cryptozoic Entertainment Announce
DC Comics Superman™: The Legend Trading Cards

Collection Features Superman and His Greatest Allies and Enemies
Coming in Spring 2013

Cryptozoic Entertainment™, the premier developer of original and licensed games and trading cards, including DC Comics Batman™: The Legend Trading Cards and The Walking Dead Season 1 Trading Cards, and Warner Bros. Consumer Products in partnership with DC Entertainment today announced the release of DC Comics Superman™: The Legend Trading Cards. Launching in spring of 2013, this trading card collection will offer fans the chance to collect their favorite moments and memories featuring the world’s #1 Super Hero.

"As the most iconic Super Hero and a powerful influence on pop culture, we are very excited to contribute to all the buzz around Superman with the release of the DC Comics Superman™: The Legend Trading Cards," said Cryptozoic brand manager Miranda Charsky. "Featuring all-new original art, the base set really dives into the Superman universe of characters, providing a lot of information on the characters from an insider's perspective with character information written by comic staple Adam Beechen. The hand-drawn sketches for this set look beautiful, and this is truly a product comic fans and trading card collectors alike are going to love."

Fans of Superman will be able to collect cards from a 63-card base set and four different chase sets, including a 9-card alternate reality set, a 6-card Secret Origins puzzle set, a 9-card Women of the Superman Universe set, and a 9-card X-Ray Vision set made with thermochromic ink. Parallel foil cards and sketch cards featuring original artwork from over 80 contributing sketch artists will also be randomly inserted into packs. In addition, lucky fans have the chance to open ultra-rare printing plate cards.

DC Comics Superman™: The Legend Trading Cards will be available for $3.50 per pack, or 24-pack displays for $84 per display. Fans will be able to find these trading cards in hobby stores or they can be ordered online at Cryptozoic Entertainment’s e-store.

Keep up-to-date on the latest news about the DC Comics Superman™: The Legend Trading Cards by visiting www.cryptozoic.com/tradingcards regularly and following Cryptozoic Entertainment's Facebook and Twitter pages.

About Cryptozoic Entertainment
Founded in 2010, Cryptozoic Entertainment, Inc. is a premier developer and publisher of original and licensed board games, card games, comics and trading cards, including the World of Warcraft® Trading Card Game, The Lookouts comic book, The Big Bang Theory Party Game and The Walking Dead™ Board Game. Following a philosophy and core principle of "Fans First," the dedicated gamers and fans of the Cryptozoic Entertainment team are focused on producing fun and amazing products along with epic events that bring all gaming fans together as part of the Cryptozoic community. Visit www.cryptozoic.com for additional product and event information.


About Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

About DC Entertainment
DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating its content across Warner Bros. Entertainment and Time Warner.  DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world.  In January 2012, DC Entertainment, in collaboration with Warner Bros. and Time Warner divisions, launched We Can Be Heroes—a giving campaign featuring the iconic Justice League super heroes—to raise awareness and funds to fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa.

©2013 Cryptozoic Entertainment. 16279 Laguna Canyon Road, Irvine, CA 92618. All Rights Reserved.

SUPERMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics.
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Sunday, March 03, 2013

Peavey Announces Instrument and Accessory Line Featuring DC Comics Super Heroes

February 26, 2013, Meridian, MS -- Peavey Electronics®, one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment, proudly announces its all-new line of officially licensed musical instruments celebrating the iconic DC Comics Super Heroes.
Available exclusively from Peavey – under license with Warner Bros. Consumer Products on behalf of DC Entertainment – these new musical instruments will capture DC Comics Super Heroes Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern and many more, in highly detailed artwork on guitars, percussion instruments and accessories. The instruments will be specially designed for DC Comics enthusiasts, serious collectors, and musicians of every skill level from beginner to pro.
“We are thrilled about this unique partnership with Peavey Electronics that unites the worlds of music and the DC Comics Super Heroes. Fans of all ages and skill levels will now be able to show off their musical super powers with this unique line of instruments and accessories,” said Karen McTier, Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products.
“We are excited about bringing together these two iconic brands and creating something special,” said Hartley Peavey, founder and CEO of Peavey Electronics. “Musicians, music fans and comic aficionados alike will be delighted and inspired by these new musical instruments featuring their favorite DC Comics Super Heroes.”
The new product line will debut in summer 2013 with a half-size Peavey acoustic guitar featuring the DC Comics Super Heroes, followed by a three-quarter size Peavey electric guitar and the full-size Peavey Rockmaster® electric guitar. Peavey will also release guitar picks and straps featuring DC Comics Super Heroes and villains such as Aquaman and The Joker, as well as Watchmen and other fan favorites.
Founded in 1965, Peavey Electronics has been a leading manufacturer and supplier of musical instruments since the company revolutionized guitar making by introducing computer-aided manufacturing techniques in the 1970s to vastly improve quality and consistency. Today, the methods Peavey pioneered are the industry standard worldwide.
Peavey and the DC Comics-inspired musical instruments and accessories will be available in summer 2013 at specialty and major national retailers.
Find out more at www.peavey.com
About Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.
About DC Entertainment
DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating its content across Warner Bros. Entertainment and Time Warner.  DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world.  In January 2012, DC Entertainment, in collaboration with Warner Bros. and Time Warner divisions, launched We Can Be Heroes—a giving campaign featuring the iconic Justice League super heroes—to raise awareness and funds to fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa.
AQUAMAN, BATMAN, GREEN LANTERN, SUPERMAN, THE FLASH, WATCHMEN, WONDER WOMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics.
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About Peavey Electronics®
Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics® and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. To find out more, visit www.peavey.com.

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Mattel Man of Steel Movie Basic Figures

Mattel will be releasing a basic figure line alongside their Man of Steel Movie Masters toyline.

Funko Man of Steel Vinyl Figures


Dc Universe Superman: Unbound Trailer!

Coming Soon to Blu-Ray and DVD!

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Man of Steel Movie Legos!


Mattel Man Of Steel Movie Action Figures!

Check out Movie Masters Superman, Jor-el and Zod!


Monday, January 14, 2013

Man of Steel Statue by Dc Direct


Before the highly anticipated summer movie, Man of Steel, hits theaters, be sure to pick up these new definitive 1:6 scale statues from DC Collectibles.

ALSO AVAILABLE!
Man of Steel: Jor-El 1:6 Scale Iconic Statue
Man of Steel: Zod 1:6 Scale Iconic Statue
Man of Steel: Faora 1:6 Scale Iconic Statue

Monday, January 07, 2013

First Look: Matt Bomer Gets Animated for Superman: Unbound


Story courtesy of TVGuide.com

Matt Bomer is going up, up and away — into the world of animation. The mild-mannered White Collar star has landed the lead in the upcoming movie Superman: Unbound. Coming this spring to DVD, Blu-ray and On Demand, the film features an all-star cast, including Fringe's John Noble as the world-destroying alien Brainiac and Castle costars Stana Katic and Molly Quinn as Superman's girlfriend, Lois Lane, and cousin, Kara (aka Supergirl), respectively.

Based on a 2008 Action Comics storyline by Geoff Johns, Superman: Unbound — the latest in a series of movie adaptations from Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment — pits the Man of Steel against Brainiac, an alien who attacks planets, shrinks one city small enough to fit in a bottle, then destroys the rest of the planet. "He's the ultimate collector," says director/supervising producer James Tucker (Batman: The Brave and the Bold). "He says what he's doing is the name of science and ultimate knowledge, but really he just wants stuff and he doesn't want anyone else to have access to it."


Bomer took on this new identity with ease. "He had a jovial energy that was a little counter to what we usually do with Superman," Tucker says. "But he also had that decency in his voice that Superman really needs no matter which way you go with him."

Noble was also perfectly suited for his role. "I could listen to him all day," Tucker says. "John had a lot of energy and he really got into the psychology of what was motivating Brainiac. He brought a level of intelligence, but also that slight bit of crazy that a super villain needs to have under the surface to make him compelling."

In addition to the dazzling voice cast, Tucker (who also did the character design) is quite pleased with the movie's score, from composer Kevin Kliesch. "I wanted it to sound like a contemporary movie," Tucker says of his directive to Kliesch, whose credits include the recent ThunderCats relaunch and the upcoming Disney Channel series Sofia the First. "There's a lot of guitars and percussion, a lot of driving music, it's not orchestral at all. The music's not like any movie Superman movie you've seen."

In the film's second story thread Superman struggles to relate to the women in his life. As his romance with Lois heats up (in his secret identity as Clark Kent), he worries that she could be in jeopardy if his enemies discover their connection. And his paternal instincts drive him to be overprotective of the teenage Kara — despite the fact that she has super abilities on par with his.

Thursday, January 03, 2013

New Funko Superman Domo Vinyl!


Wednesday, December 05, 2012

Target Exclusive Dc Comics Little People Set!


Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Watch ALL of the Fleischer Superman Cartoons Online!


 Warner Bros. has posted them all up on their official Youtube channel.  Here are embeds of them all.  Enjoy Super-Fans!

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Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Superman Home: Planet Krypton ‘Found’ in Sky

Look!  Up in the sky!  It’s — oh, forget it.

Superman is, of course, a fictional character, the stuff of comics and movies.  But that didn’t stop DC Comics, which owns the Superman franchise, from enlisting the astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to “find” the location of his lost home planet, Krypton.

It’s in the constellation Corvus the raven, in the southern sky not far from Virgo and Hydra.  The planet Krypton — not that it ever existed — would have orbited a red dwarf star called LHS 2520, Tyson concluded. The star is 27.1 light-years from Earth.

You’ll recall that according to the story, the baby Kal-El was sent in a spaceship to Earth by his parents, who knew that Krypton would soon be destroyed.  As an adult in the city of Metropolis, he disguises himself as Clark Kent, a reporter fighting a never-ending battle for truth, justice and the American way.  But he also has feelings.  In the newest comic, out this week, Tyson is seen helping the homesick Superman trace his roots.

It’s all a good bit of publicity — both for DC Comics and for Tyson, who directs New York’s Hayden Planetarium and has become a popular science communicator — but you can also tell he has tongue firmly planted in cheek.

“As a native of Metropolis,” said Tyson in a statement, “I was delighted to help Superman, who has done so much for my city over all these years.”

DC Entertainment, which says it approached Tyson, had its own take.  Co-publisher Dan DiDio said, “Having Neil deGrasse Tyson in the book was one thing, but by applying real world science to this story he has forever changed Superman’s place in history. Now fans will be able to look up at the night’s sky and say, ‘That’s where Superman was born.’”

courtesy of ABC news

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Superman vs. the Elite Dc Universe Best Buy Exclusive w/ Figure!

Superman vs The Elite Blu-Ray / DVD Review

click the title above to read the full review...

Superman vs The Elite Blu-Ray / DVD Review



Synopsis: The Elite, a team of super-powered antiheroes, is renowned for killing their enemies. Despite the acclaim and approval the Elite enjoy, Superman knows they are in the wrong, creating more harm than good by their methods. Tensions between them finally culminate in a mass showdown on Jupiter’s moons, when Superman is forced to prove that violence is never a positive.

Review: Superman vs. the Elite opens with this great Sex Pistols-esque Punk rock-retro Superman montage.  Its sets a great tone right off the bat.   I think that I benefit a lot from the Dc Universe films in that I haven't read a lot of the story arcs that they're based on and that makes them far more enjoyable for me personally.  I have no idea what is coming and I like it that way.

The focus in this film is the age-old comic book fan debate on whether heroes like Superman and Batman should keep capturing the same criminals, knowing full well they’ll break out of prison and kill again.  Superman, the ultimate boyscout that he is, refuses to kill.   Enter a motley crew of "superheroes" that are willing to get the job done!  This film explores some fantastic themes..the acting is great, the animation is great and the overall story is fantastic.  This one is an A+ to any fan of Superman, Dc Comics or just comic book themed characters in general!  This one is not for kids, beware the foul language and PG-13 rating!

Interest Range: Animation, Dc Comics

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

New from Mimoco: The Dark Knight Rises Batman & Bane , Superman, The Flash


Mimoco adds Superman, The Flash, Batman "The Dark Knight Rises" Edition, and SDCC Exclusive Bane to DC Comics X MIMOBOT® USB Flash Drive Collection

Available Now and at San Diego Comic-Con in Anticipation of  "The Dark Knight Rises" in Theatres July 20!

(BOSTON - June 12, 2012) - Mimoco, creator of the MIMOBOT® line of designer USB flash drives and MIMOMICRO® card readers, and Warner Bros. Consumer Products on behalf of DC Entertainment, the world's largest publisher of comic books, introduce the Batman™ "The Dark Knight Rises" Edition, Superman, and The Flash series of MIMOBOT designer USB flash drives. Joining the original Batman and Green Lantern waves of MIMOBOT flash drives, these essential super hero characters are available in up to 64GB capacities and come preloaded with bonus Mimory™ and mimoDesk™ suites of screensavers, avatars, and wallpapers.

"We're beyond thrilled to introduce these iconic and essential super heroes into the DC Comics X MIMOBOT line-up," says Scott Seraydarian, Director of Media at Mimoco. "Superman, in many ways, defined American pop-culture in the 20th Century, and The Flash is just perfect for our line of designer USB flash drives. We at Mimoco are also excited to see 'The Dark Knight Rises' when it hits theatres this summer and are pleased to take part with the release of our awesome new 'The Dark Knight Rises' Edition of Batman MIMOBOT flash drives."
 

Batman™ ("The Dark Knight Rises" Edition) X MIMOBOT® features a brand-new design inspired by the Christopher Nolan-helmed trilogy of films. Batman™ ("The Dark Knight Rises" Edition) X MIMOBOT allows you to safely transport your documents, pictures, music and more, in style.
Bane™ ("The Dark Knight Rises" Edition) X MIMOBOT®, a San Diego Comic-Con exclusive produced in a limited edition of only 500 units, presents the powerful villain in this summer's highly anticipated film. With his characteristic life-sustaining face-mask and military jacket, Bane ("The Dark Knight Rises" Edition) X MIMOBOT is focused on destroying the Batman once and for all, with a little help from your digital data, of course...

Superman™ X MIMOBOT® - The Man of Steel is now the ultimate in transportable data! Don't be Clark Kent! Take off those glasses, tear open your shirt, and save the day with all of your music, pics, and documents at the tip of your fingers. All of it will be packaged as one of the most iconic super heroes of all time, complete with red cape, S-shield, and swooping hair. When you need your digital data, Superman MIMOBOT will be there to save the day!

The Flash™ X MIMOBOT® -  Store and transport your data at lightning fast speeds with the ultimate self-referential flash drive of all time, The Flash MIMOBOT designer USB flash drive. Could there be a more perfect character for a character-based flash drive? The answer, of course, is no.  With his retro crimson super hero threads and lightning bolt insignia, The Flash MIMOBOT can fetch your data and come back again before you can say, "Hey! Where'd The Flash MIMOBOT go? Oh, wait, there it is!"

The full DC Comics x MIMOBOT USB flash drive collection is now available exclusively at www.mimoco.com and in select retail shops worldwide.

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About Mimoco
Boston-based design house Mimoco fuses the art of contemporary characters with the functionality of personal data storage devices and is well known in both the pop-culture driven Art Toy underground and the high-tech electronic world. The MIMOBOT USB flash drive line includes original characters and licenses from Star Wars, Hello Kitty®, and DC Comics™, to pop-artists like Gary Baseman, David Horvath, and FriendsWithYou™. MIMOBOT flash drives are available in up to 64GB capacities, are Mac and Windows compatible, and include preloaded bonus MimoDesk™ content. Learn more at www.mimoco.com.

About "The Dark Knight Rises"
Opening in theatres and IMAX on July 20, 2012, "The Dark Knight Rises" stars Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, Marion Cotillard, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Morgan Freeman.  Christopher Nolan directed the film from a screenplay by Jonathan Nolan and Christopher Nolan, story by Christopher Nolan & David S. Goyer.  Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan and Charles Roven are the producers, with Benjamin Melniker, Michael E. Uslan, Kevin De La Noy and Thomas Tull serving as executive producers, and Jordan Goldberg co-producing.  "The Dark Knight Rises" is based upon Batman characters created by Bob Kane and published by DC Comics.  Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Legendary Pictures, a Syncopy Production, a Film by Christopher Nolan, "The Dark Knight Rises," to be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.  The film has been rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some sensuality and language.  www.thedarkknightrises.com

About Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

About DC Entertainment
DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating its content across Warner Bros. Entertainment and Time Warner.  DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world.  In January 2012, DC Entertainment, in collaboration with Warner Bros. and Time Warner divisions, launched We Can Be Heroes-a giving campaign featuring the iconic Justice League super heroes-to raise awareness and funds to fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa.

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