30 essentials

DC Comics is proud to present 30 Essential Graphic Novels!

Here are the best-selling titles that you must read – whether you are just beginning to discover graphic novels or you are an established fan looking to expand your collection.

Will Christopher Nolan Do a Third Batman?

While the internet is going crazy with casting rumours that aren't true for Christopher Nolan's possible third Batman movie, the director himself is on vacation as The Dark Knight approaches $500 million domestically.

The Hollywood Reporter has published an interesting article about the film's marketing and the deaths of both Heath Ledger and Conway Wickliffe before the film's release.

Oh those crazy Brits!!! Good on ya!!!

A custom car company has built a replica Batmobile and has orders for similar cars from around the world.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7576730.stm

Tumbler??

Other than taking obvious influences from the Tumbler from Batman Begins, this Israeli Guardium unmanned patrol shares more in common with the iRobot PackBot than Batman's roof-hopping car.

Some Bizarro humour

Some Bizarro humour...

The Best of Batman's Tech

More from TVguide.ca
Gotta love all the Batman coverage going on out there. I can't get enough.

It's hard not to like Batman. He's the only super-hero who gets by purely on his own wits and physical abilities. No super-powers for the man in the bat-cape.

Tracking the evolution of Batman

Here's an article from TVguide.ca about Batman and some of his illustrious history.


They’re faster than speeding bullets, can leap tall buildings in single bounds and are more powerful then locomotives … well, not all of them, but most superheroes are dubbed “super” for a reason.

Iron Man Deleted Scene

Iron Man DVD, hitting stores on September 30th.

I didn't get a chance to see this one in the theatre...rats!!!! But, I will be picking this one up on DVD for sure. I've heard some great things.

Back to School

So...
After nearly an 18 year absence, I'm back at school. I'm taking a course called Teaching Excellence Foundations. You see, I just a job as an instructor at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. Yeah for me!

The Spirit...

So, the Spirit is coming out. Frank Miller and his green screens are making another appearance. Don't get me wrong I thought Sin City was a great flick....but I think people want to see "real" movies. Not ones entirely made from CGI etc. I believe that's one of the reason for the success of some movies (i.e. The Dark Knight and Batman Begins) People get more from a stunt done with real vehicles and real men rather than a computer generate one.
Just a thought

SPAMalot!!!!

I got to see Monty Python's SPAMalot this weekend. The touring company came through Calgary for 10 shows. What a fun show. I'm sure that the original Broadway show was spectacular!!!! but surely some scarifies had to be made for the touring show. Having said that....what fun!!!! Lots of jokes for the die-hard python fan (like me) and some great singing and spectacle. I'm happy to report that the Calgary sun of the show was sold out!!!
Check out the official site. It's still playing on Broadway, too!!!

Gotham Pubile Works are producing a fan film.

These guys are GREAT! I love 'em.
http://www.gothampublicworks.com/

Iggy Pop: 'I'll tell you about punk rock'

Iggy Pop: 'I'll tell you about punk rock'

This is an archived video from CBC....revealing the great Iggy Pop at his most candid.

One of the greats!!!!
http://archives.cbc.ca/great_interviews/2806/

Justice League

Justice League to Start Filming Next Year?
Source: Herald Sun
August 5, 2008


In an article at the Herald Sun in which director George Miller praises Megan Gale's screen test for Wonder Woman in the Justice League live-action movie, the following bit was dropped as well:

Initially slated to be filmed Down Under, Miller conceded production had been moved offshore, with a plan to resume filming next year.

There has been a lot of scuttlebutt about this movie. I don't think the film makers know what they are messing with. If they f**** this up there will be tremendous backlash from the comic/fanboy community.

The Dark Knight Reaches $400M in Record 18 Days

Source: Media by Numbers
August 5, 2008


Warner Bros. Pictures' juggernaut The Dark Knight added yet another record on Monday as it passed up the $400 million in just 18 days. The previous record was held by Shrek 2, which needed 43 days to reach the mark, followed by Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, which took 45 days.

The Dark Knight earned $6.28 million in 4,266 theaters on Monday, pushing the Christopher Nolan-directed Batman Begins follow-up to $400,038,494. The movie has climbed up to the 8th spot on the all-time domestic blockbuster list and will surpass Spider-Man ($403.7 million) on Tuesday for the 7th spot.

Internationally, the film has already earned $202.5 million while it has yet to open in some major markets. The worldwide total so far is $602.5 million.