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Review: The Dark Knight – Intense, Smart, Thrilling, Amazing

via: newsarama.com 

The Dark Knight is an intense, thrilling, smart and amazing film that truly vies for the crown of the greatest movie ever made from a comic book.

Yes, it’s that good.

Weaving a plot of complexity and depth that pits well-drawn characters against each other in a battle of anarchy against order, sanity against insanity and life against death, The Dark Knight excels on nearly every level and delivers that most rare of movie gems — a spectacle that succeeds in challenging its genre and its audience, creating an experience that will completely satisfy and thrill filmgoers of all types.

Even scratching the surface of the many ways in which this film pleases, surprises, shocks and thrills would take more time and be inferior to watching the film itself, which even at 2½ hours only rarely compels criticism of overstaying its welcome or of venturing into territory that could be cut. But in a film that excels on almost every level, there are three things that stand out in The Dark Knight.
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Posted under Hollywood, News

This post was written by MLT on June 30, 2008

New ‘300′ rallies troops

via: www.variety.com

Legendary Pictures has confirmed it is developing a “300″ follow-up for Warner Bros. that Frank Miller is writing and Zack Snyder is intended to direct.

Miller is writing the graphic novel the project will be based upon, although at this point it’s not clear whether it will be a prequel or spinoff. Most of the characters, including Gerard Butler’s King Leonidas, died in the original, making a follow-up tricky.

Snyder won’t officially commit until after he sees Miller’s take, but he’s definitely interested, and the prospect of his involvement already has fanboys in a tizzy.

Legendary, which also co-financed and produced Snyder’s “Watchmen” for Warners, considers the project a major priority.

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Posted under Hollywood, Leaked, News

This post was written by MLT on June 30, 2008

Rest in Peace, Michael Turner

Michael Turner has passed away. Newsarama posted the following letter from Aspen Comics’ Vince Hernandez just a few hours ago:

Hello all, 

Unfortunately it’s with great sadness that I must inform everyone that Michael Turner tragically passed away last night, June 27th at approximately 10:42 pm in Santa Monica, Ca. Turner had been dealing with recent health complications arisen in the past few weeks. More details concerning Turner’s passing, and services, will be given shortly. 

Anyone wishing to send their condolences to Michael Turner’s family is encouraged to send to: 

Aspen MLT, Inc. 
C/O Michael Turner 
5855 Green Valley Circle, Suite 111 
Culver City, CA, 90230 

Aspen also encourages anyone wishing to make a charitable donation to please send to Michael Turner’s requested charities: 

The American Cancer Society 

Or 

The Make-A-Wish Foundation 

Turner was diagnosed with chondrosarcoma (a bone-based cancer that attacks the cartilage) in March of 2000, which ultimately cost him his right hip, a portion of his pelvis and several pounds of bone. Turner was very open about his cancer, making convention appearances throughout the entire time, and never giving in to the illness. 

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Posted under Lights Out, News

This post was written by Caleb Monroe on June 28, 2008

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Guillermo del Toro Would Sooner Burn Down Hollywood than Make Second ‘Hobbit’ Film

Via: www.defamer.com

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We know pretty much everyone in the world except a few drones at Defamer HQ can’t seem to wait for noted genre waffler Guillermo del Toro’s take on The Hobbit, previously reported as a pair of films he’d make over several years in New Zealand with producer Peter Jackson at his side. But last night at the LA Film Festival, where his Hellboy II will premiere Saturday night, del Toro kicked Middle-Earth off its axis by hinting that he wasn’t beholden to a second film at all. Not only that, but he confessed an antisocial streak suggesting he might kill the project just to watch it bleed.
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Posted under Hollywood, Read This!

This post was written by MLT on June 27, 2008

Comics on Comics Live! July 2nd, ‘08 8PM

Comics on Comics returns next Wednesday, July 2 to Meltdown Comics for our fantastic fourth episode! Host Robbie Peron, fresh from a tour on Florida’s comedy circuit, welcomes the legendary creator of ElfQuest, Wendy Pini along with comedians Tom Franck, Jackie Kashian and Erik Passoja!

Posted under Comedy Show, Do Something

This post was written by MLT on June 27, 2008