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I thought this was a pretty cool article/press release I received from my friends over at Spike TV and I thought it would fit in nicely here on the site and maybe…just maybe…it would even provoke a little bit of conversation/debate on the subject.  Who needs another Hollywood super hero sequel when there are so many superheroes out there who deserve a chance on the big screen?  Check out Geoff Shakespeare’s entertaining article below.  I hope you have fun with it.  I did!

Since we just posted a Blu-ray review of the title (here), I figured it was my civil duty to announce that Paramount Home Entertainment will be issuing a recall of the Saving Private Ryan Sapphire Series Blu-ray disc.  Special thanks to our writer Sean Ferguson for sending me the press release.  All the information you need to act upon is provided in the press release below.  The replacement product will be made available Tuesday, May 18th.

When Elektra, a spin-off from 2003’s Daredevil, was first announced so many years ago my heart filled with overwhelming anticipation.  Back then; I guess you could say I had a small crush on Jennifer Garner.  She was, after all, in prime physical form for her hit TV series Alias, not to mention that sexy vixen outfit that adorned her promiscuous curves opposite Ben Affleck in 2003’s Daredevil.  So I guess you could say that I was looking forward to seeing her fill that uniform once again and kick some ninja clan a$$.

Our love for the Starz show Spartacus: Blood and Sand knows no boundaries around here.  So it comes with great enthusiasm that I share with you all the latest press release I just received from the Starz network.  I’m so excited about this news that I don’t even know where to begin, but I’ll try my best.  Production on a six-part prequel will begin this summer.  The prequel will feature Andy Whitfield appearing in two episodes along with Lucy Lawless, John Hannah, Peter Mensah plus other returning and new characters.

In late July of 1998, the greatest war film of all time was released in theaters.  Of course, a statement like that is filled with opinion, but in all honesty, is there truly a more gripping, more accurate war film than Saving Private Ryan?  Arguments can be made for different represented eras, such as great films like Gettysburg and Full Metal Jacket, though the research, training, and authenticity that went into Spielberg’s World War II story was mind-blowing and likely unparalleled.

Dr. Heiter (Dieter Laser) is a retired German surgeon who used to specialize in separating Siamese twins.  But retirement can get boring, so it’s good to have a hobby.  Dr. Heiter’s hobby is trying to surgically connect three people together, mouth to anus.  Why would anyone want to do this?  I don’t know.  Why were Bela Lugosi and George Zucco always trying to transplant human brains into the bodies of gorillas in those poverty row horror flicks from the thirties?

In 2008, Iron Man was released to an audience that wasn’t very familiar with the character and with a lead actor that had a history of personal demons that never allowed him to achieve the success his talent deserved.  It turned out to be an explosive combination that raked in over $535 million worldwide.  By taking the risk of giving Downey Jr. the role of a lifetime in Tony Stark, Director Jon Favreau pulled off a an amazing success story for both the movie and for Downey Jr. personally.

Robert Downey Jr. returns as the now considerably more famous Tony Stark, in the sequel to the movie that made Iron Man more popular then he had ever been before.  This action adventure boasts a terrific cast including Don Cheadle, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mickey Rourke, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell and Samuel L. Jackson. It is directed by Jon Favreau.  Click on the link below for my review!

Alexx Calise spent her childhood, like most great artists, buried alone in the pages of a notebook and finding comfort in her parents’ diverse and influential record collection.  Around age 11, she showed her first sign of musical brilliance as she picked up a guitar and instantly began formulating melodies with the poetry she had already written in her head.  Here’s where we usually say “..and the rest is history.”  But wait!  Not so fast!

It seems like only yesterday when I reported the speculation that the Rambo Extended Cut Blu-ray would be coming soon.  I never knew I would be reporting this so quick, but Lionsgate Home Entertainment has just announced a July 27th release date.  The extended cut will feature 9 minutes of extra footage and nearly 90 minutes of newly created bonus materials.  Sylvester Stallone fans around the world…REJOICE!

I found out about this HBO and IDW Publishing title about a month ago and I could not be more excited about it.  Yep, that’s right folks…the True Blood comic book series!  I don’t think I even need any fancy schmancy introduction to tell you how excited fans of the show must be over this news.  The six-issue series kicks off in July.  It debuts at the San Diego Comic-Con.  Yeah!  Check out the first issue cover art and small press release below.

Rob Zombie… oh were do thou find the time?  We reported on this not so long ago, but since we are nearing the release date I wanted to drop a little plug for Zombie’s upcoming comic book debut of Baron Von Shock hitting retail shelves everywhere on May 26th.  This may be the first comic book I’m ever excited for in a very long time.  Can you tell I’m not a regular comic reader?  Is it really that obvious?  LOL.  The Zombster has taken to the blog boards recent providing his fans with some preview pages of the upcoming comic.