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Book Review: The Art of The Adventures of Tintin

"Before you start flipping through this beautiful collection of CG imagery and comic inspired artwork author Chris Guise leaves a note for his readers that begins: “The way I’ve written this book is unlike most ‘Art of’ books out there.” That is only the first inclination that what you hold in your hands is very much worth your time.

The  Adventures of Tintin is the holiday baby of Steven Spielberg(Indiana Jones, Jaws, E.T.) and Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings, King Kong). This dynamic duo directed and produced, respectively, bringing Georges “Hergé” Remi’s iconic character to life on the big screen. This film had the potential to be a flop, but in the hands of these brilliant creators, Tintin will undoubtedly be a success and this book is proof of such. Spielberg and Jackson provide forewords themselves, giving their own stories of why this project was important to them; retelling stories I heard them speak about at San Diego Comic Con earlier this year. After, we are thrown into the world of this timeless character.

For new fans there is back-story on Hergé and the evolution of Tintin and his trusted companion Snowy the dog. A look at the original stories from the past 30 years gives you a deeper appreciation for how difficult it was to find the ideal look for this modern film. The evolution of the animation is what makes this book worth buying. We are shown step by step how Weta Workshop took the art from the original cartoon and experimented with many different styles until finally finding the perfect fit."

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DISTURBED- THE LOST CHILDREN

"The first glaring observation I had while listening to Disturbed's 'B-Sides' collection is how much it sounds exactly like every single other Disturbed studio album since 'Believe'. Now, is that a good thing or not? I think it's a lot of both, because much like Godsmack, Disturbed are going to do what they want and could give a s*** less about adapting too much.

'The Lost Children' is a compilation of various soundtrack hits and 'B-sides' throughout Disturbed's career. So if you missed out on every mainstream horror movie soundtrack the last 10 years, you can just pick this up instead. It sounds really bad, but the shocker here is that 'The Lost Children' is actually a very stellar effort and the songs all compile together to form what feels like another studio effort."

FOR MORE OF THE REVEIW AND TRACK LISTING, CLICK HERE

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: VALORA SINGER SYD DURAN TALKS DEBUT ALBUM, KARA DIOGUARDI, & HOT CHICKS IN HARD ROCK

"Valora consists of front woman Syd Duran, her sister Taelor Duran and Ryan Villa, Jared Baez, Kasim Somers and Kenneth Benson. The band is preparing to release their debut album through Hollywood Records during the first quarter of 2012. Duran's guest appearance in the Breaking Benjamin song 'Blow Me Away' and Valora's debut music video for 'I Waited For You' are quickly becoming huge hits. I caught up with Duran for an interview and we discussed what it was like writing with former American Idol judge "

Click HERE for the interview!

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NEW POSTER FOR THE HOCKEY COMEDY GOON FEATURING SEAN WILLIAMS SCOTT

for more details and the movie trailer, click here

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SONY RELEASES NEW POSTER FOR UNDERWORLD: AWAKENING

for more details and the movie trailer, click here

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GIVEAWAY: IMMORTALS MOVIE PRIZE PACK

Courtesy of our friends at  Relativity Media  we're offering our members a chance to take how a great themed prize pack for the upcoming action-adventure film starring  Henry Cavill  and Luke Evans!

The Film

Visionary director Tarsem Singh ( The Cell , The Fall) and producers Gianni Nunnari (300),  Mark Canton  (300) and Ryan Kavanaugh ( The Fighter ) unleash an epic tale of treachery, vengeance and destiny in Immortals, a stylish and spectacular 3-D adventure. As a power-mad king razes ancient Greece in search of a legendary weapon, a heroic young villager rises up against him in a thrilling quest as timeless as it is powerful.

The Prizes

**One winner will take home the following items courtesy of Relativity Media:

- Immortals 'Gods and Heroes' Graphic Novel

- Temporary Tattoo Scars

- T-Shirt

- Water Bottle

- Bracelet

- Foam Helmet

- Beanie

- Tank Top

- Immortals Poster

- 3D Rogue Glasses

The ROGUE 3D glasses, powered by Marchon3D, are the latest advancement in 3D eyewear. They can be used for more than just viewing 3D movies in the theater; they can also be used when watching passive 3D televisions, 3D laptops and even passive 3D gaming systems.

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* Sweepstakes begins today, Friday, November 4th and end Thursday, November 10th, 2011. Winners will be contacted immediately after the Sweepstakes ends and has until Monday, November 14th, 2011, to claim their prizes. If the winner fails to claim their prize by that time, it will be awarded to a randomly selected entry.

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* Open to members from US & Canada

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GIVEAWAY: SundanceNOW Screening Pass for Emily Browning's SLEEPING BEAUTY

SLEEPING BEAUTY, the bold and provocative directorial debut from Julia Leigh, is now available to watch on SundanceNow.com and cable VOD via Comcast, Cox, Cablevision, Time Warner, and Bright House before it is released in theaters.

The Film

Death-haunted, quietly reckless, Lucy (Emily Browning) is a young university student who takes a job as a Sleeping Beauty. In her chamber, old men seek an erotic experience that requires Lucy's absolute submission. This unsettling task starts to bleed into Lucy's daily life and she develops an increasing need to know what happens to her when she is asleep. With a fearless performance by Browning, Leigh creates a bold cinematic vision; one where Lucy, both in her clandestine sexual adventures and in her mundane daily existence, lives with the same unflinching and brutal honesty.

Check out the film that was an Official Selection at the Cannes, Toronto and Chicago film festivals now: http://www.sundancenow.com/film/sleeping-beauty/769

The Prize

- One (1) Access Code to watch Sleeping Beauty for free on SundanceNow

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* Sweepstakes begins today, Tuesday, November 8th, and ends Saturday, November 12th, 2011. Winners will be contacted immediately after the Sweepstakes ends and has until Monday, November 14th, 2011, to claim their prizes. If the winner fails to claim their prize by that time, it will be awarded to a randomly selected entry.

* Only one entry per registered account holder over the age of eighteen (18) will be accepted.

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First TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN Part 1 Honeymoon Scene Clip

For More Details, Click HERE

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THE DAILYBLAM! ZOMBIEPOCALYPSE HALLOWEEN GIVEAWAY!

Thanks to our friends at Focus Features, Anchor Bay Entertainment, Think Geek and McFarlane Toys we have tons of zombie-themed prizes to give out to our readers this Halloween season!

The Prizes

10 Winners will each receive two randomly selected items from the following list: - Four (4) Zombie Protest T-Shirts

- Two (2) Copies of THE WALKING DEAD SEASON ONE SPECIAL EDITION DVD

- Four (4) SHAUN OF THE DEAD 'Winchester Tavern' Pint Glasses

- Two (2) WALKING DEAD Lurker and Roamer Figurine Two-Pack

- Four (4) Zombie Plush Dolls

- Four (4) SHAUN OF THE DEAD Soundtracks

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* Sweepstakes begins today, Monday, October 24th and end Monday, October 31st, 2011. Winners will be contacted immediately after the Sweepstakes ends and has until Thursday, November 3rd, 2011, to claim their prizes. If the winner fails to claim their prize by that time, it will be awarded to a randomly selected entry.

* Only one entry per registered account holder over the age of eighteen (18) will be accepted.

* Open to members from US & Canada

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GIVEAWAY: U2 - 'Achtung Baby' Anniversary Edition Deluxe Album Set

The Music

Twenty years ago, Bono described Achtung Baby as “the sound of four men chopping down  The Joshua Tree” while Jon Pareles of The New York Times wrote that “stripped-down and defying its old formulas, U2 has given itself a fighting chance for the 1990's.”  The album won a Grammy® Award for Best Rock Performance and became one of the most significant records of the nineties and of U2’s career.

To mark twenty years since its 1991 release, an anniversary edition of U2’s Achtung Baby is due on November 1, 2011, in the United States (internationally, October 31, 2011).

Recorded over six months at Hansa Studio in Berlin and Windmill Lane in Dublin, Achtung Baby is U2’s seventh studio album.  Produced by longtime U2 collaborators, Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno with Steve Lillywhite, Achtung Baby was engineered by Flood and led by “The Fly.”  The album spawned four other singles:  “Mysterious Ways,” “One,” “Even Better Than The Real Thing” and “Who’s Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses.”

The Achtung Baby archives have unearthed some previously unreleased songs from the recording sessions. With a raft of unreleased material, video, remixes, b-sides and documentary footage discovered, a full album of demo and early versions of the final 1991 tracklisting has also been revealed.  

The Prize

- One (1) 2-CD Set of 'U2 - 'Achtung Baby' Anniversary Edition'

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Sweepstakes begins today October 26, 2011 and ends October 31, 2011. Winner will be contacted immediately after the Sweepstakes ends. If the winner fails to claim confirm their prize, it will be awarded to a randomly selected entry.

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Summit Entertainment Sets Release Dates for ENDER'S GAME & RED 2

According to Box Office Mojo, Ender's Game -- the upcoming adaptation toOrson Scott Card's Hugo Award winnin,g science fiction young adult novel -- is slated for theatrical release on March 15th, 2013. Summit Entertainment is co-financing the film which Gavin Hood (X-Men Origins: Wolderine) will direct and screenwriting/producing duo Bob Orci and Alex Kurtzman (Cowboys and Aliens) are attached as producers through their K/O Paper Products banner, along with Odd Lot Entertainment's Gigi Pritzker and Linda McDonough, author Orson Scott Card and Lynn Hendee.

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New Images & Details About Joss Whedon's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

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New Poster for David Fincher's THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO

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As another convention season has come to a close, take a look at some of the simple and elaborate costumes NYCC-goers had on display this past weekend.

PHOTOS BY RON GEJON

FOR 45 MORE COSPLAY PICTURES CLICK HERE!

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Zoë Takes on NEW YORK COMIC CON 2011!

"Here is my breakdown of New York's largest comic book-centric geek culture convention, which this year added plenty more movie and TV happenings than every before. How does it compare to the San Diego's International Comic Con? What was it like to meet Chris Evans? What is the perk of the new Thursday addition? What is cosplaying like? To see the answer to all these questions plus pictures, click HERE!"

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HOUSE OF THE DEAD: OVERKILL - EXTENDED CUT Crossbow Trailer

Relive your childhood with the latest installment in the classic arcade series The House of the Dead. The Extended Cut ofOVERKILL has new graphics, new content, and full PS Move support.

TO VIEW THE EXTENDED CUT TRAILER CLICK HERE