The Apes return with a vengeance...
After a failed attempt in 2001 by Tim Burton to revive the franchise, a new take on the premise is due this summer.
Before that, the last attempt was a one-season animated tv series that hewed closer to the concepts of the original novel than any other version.
The live action tv series that preceded it was limited in being able to show adult themes or violent action by being a "family hour" show.
Yeah, it was dull!
So here's a clip from the Japanese tv movie Time of the Apes, also done in 1973, which was a helluva lot more fun! Condensed from the 26-episode tv series Saru no Gundan (Army of the Apes) which lasted longer then the actual Apes series (which was canceled after only 14 episodes).
We'll end this entry with the promo reel for the first (1968) Planet of the Apes, featuring great concept art and a primitive makeup test starring Edward G Robinson as Dr Zaius, James Brolin as Cornelius and Linda Harrison (Nova in Planet and Beneath) as Zira!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Sit on It! THE "Must-Have" Item for the Comic Convention Season!
Remember San Diego on July 24th, 2010?
When reality became MORE frightening than a horror comic!
Holy Injury to the Eye Motif!
Commemorate one of the most infamous events in comiccon history in comfort with this cozy convention blanket that'll keep your butt warm on the cold hotel or convention center floor while you're waiting in line for a panel or autographs.A generous 50" x 60" (over 4 feet by 5 feet) with a totally machine-washable vintage four-color horro comic image, this conversation-starter is big enough to share with a cute cosplayer (or two)!
Order now, before New York, San Diego, or Chicago! They're coming up fast!
BTW, the art is also available on t-shirts, mugs, and other kool kollectibles!
Monday, June 20, 2011
Reading Room: SPURS JACKSON "Outlaws of Mars"
You just can't get enough of Space Western Comics...
While the writer is unknown, the artist is Stan Campbell, who did almost all the stories (both Spurs' and his Space Vigilantes' solo tales).
We'll be presenting more of these tales during the lead-up to the opening of the summer flick Cowboys & Aliens.
We're offering a line of Space Western collectibles, perfect for summer wear at the beach, or the movie theatre when you go see Cowboys & Aliens. (C'mon, you know you're going!)
and have a look below at some Cowboys and Aliens movie tie-ins from Amazon!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
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