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Friday, June 30, 2017
SPIDER-MAN and HiS AMAZING (GIRL)FRIENDS: Peter Parker's Top 10 Comic Book Spider-Mances
Liz Allan is the object of Peter's affection in HOMECOMING, but she barely cracked the top 10 in this countdown of his all-time love interests.
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COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL To Remain in SAN DIEGO
The iconic SDCC maintains its position.
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A Creator of Legendary TV Shows Is Writing a New 'LEGEND'
He helped create some of your favorite TV shows from childhood. Now he's got a new book, and a LOT of cool stuff from back in the day.
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Justice League, Vol. 1: Origin - Geoff Johns, Jim Lee & Scott Williams
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A NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller! As a part of the monumental DC Comics--The New 52 event, comics superstars Geoff Johns and Jim Lee bring you an all-new origin story for the Justice League! In a world where inexperienced superheroes operate under a cloud of suspicion from the public, loner vigilante Batman has stumbled upon a dark evil that threatens to destroy the earth as we know it. Now, faced with a threat far beyond anything he can handle on his own, the Dark Knight must trust an alien, a Scarlet Speedster, an accidental teenage hero, a space cop, an Amazon Princess and an undersea monarch. Will Superman, the Flash, Cyborg, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman and Aquaman be able to put aside their differences and come together to save the world? Or will they destroy each other first? In one of the most game-changing titles in comics industry history, Geoff Johns and Jim Lee re-imagine the classic heroes of the DC Universe for the 21st century. This volume collects issues #1-6 of JUSTICE LEAGUE, part of the DC Comics--The New 52 event. |
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The Walking Dead #167: A Certain Doom - Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard & Cliff Rathburn
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“A CERTAIN DOOM” Is it possible, could it be, that the inevitable can somehow be...avoided? Rick and Andrea have a tough decision to make. |
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The Walking Dead #166 - Robert Kirkman, Stefano Gaudiano, Cliff Rathburn & Charlie Adlard
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 “NO SURRENDER” Dwight must defend the ruins of Alexandria against the Saviors--but what exactly are they fighting over? |
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SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING To Debut VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS 1st Scene
Screenings of SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING will feature the opening scene of VALERIAN.
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Baby Driver Review
By: Andrew Clarke (@AwaitingAndrew)
Baby Driver is the newest film from acclaimed writer-director Edgar Wright. It stars Ansel Elgort (The Fault In Our Stars) as the title character, Baby – yes, B-A-B-Y – a young but skilled getaway driver for robberies planned by Doc (Academy and Tony award winner Kevin Spacey). Baby is the sole proponent the crime boss keeps around for each robbery, and, from the opening sequence, one could easily see why. Though seemingly unfocused when the details are being laid out, Baby knows his job and does it without fault.
The film opens as Baby jams out to music in the car in the midst of a robbery executed by characters played by Jon Hamm, Eiza González, and Jon Bernthal, and then suddenly we are engaged in one of the most well-made car chase scenes in film history. Seriously.
Once the excitement from the fantastic opening wears off, we are better introduced to our cast of characters, which also includes Jamie Foxx and Lily James in key roles. In between heists, Baby heads to his regular diner and there falls in love with a waitress named Debora (Lily James). When he tells her he’s a driver, she naturally believes him to be a chauffeur and is unbeknownst to what she is getting herself into. It becomes clear early on that Baby doesn’t even want to be involved in this line of criminal work, keeping his hands as clean as a getaway driver can, and dreams of riding off into the sunset with Debora. But don’t be mistaken: with the help of music to heighten his focus, no one drives like Baby behind the wheel.
What makes this film stand out from like heist films is its use of music. Music is at the forefront of Baby Driver: Baby, thanks to a childhood incident leaving a ringing in his ears, has earbuds in for almost the entire film. This inspires not only a fantastic soundtrack – which officially includes about 30 tracks with even more appearing throughout the film – but also some very inventive scenes in which car chases, doors opening, shootouts, etc. are all timed to the beat of the track currently playing. It’s not a musical in the traditional sense of the genre, but I would say about 98% of Baby Driver includes music, and it’s the true star of the film. Like Baby, the film wouldn’t take off without it.
Along with the soundtrack and inventive use of music, Baby Driver contains some of the best, most exhilarating car chase scenes film has ever seen. Wright truly makes the viewer believe Baby is an expert behind the wheel, as, through stunt work and editing, he drifts his way to narrowly avoid a tractor-trailer truck in reverse, switch roadways, or blend in with similar vehicles to cleverly evade the cops. The best explanation for how fantastic these car scenes is to see them for yourself. They’re that good.
If you haven’t surmised this about Baby Driver already, I’ll make it clear: Edgar Wright is a genius. He’s built quite a fan base for himself with Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy (also known as the Blood and Ice Cream trilogy…or Shaun Of The Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World’s End). Baby Driver has Wright’s style all over it, and it might be his best work to date.
Wright also casts each actor perfectly in his or her role: Kevin Spacey is impeccable as crime boss Doc, and none of the actors portraying the crew members seem out of place, a list that includes well-known actors Jon Hamm, Jamie Foxx, and Jon Bernthal. Lily James is also good in this film, though the script limits the impact she can have as Baby’s love interest…which brings me to Baby. Though the soundtrack may be the real star of the film, that’s not to lessen Ansel Elgort’s impact in any way. Elgort’s charm and swagger is front and center in Baby Driver, and the romantic theme of The Fault In Our Stars surely prepared him for the romantic elements here. He’s incredibly likable as Baby, and not many actors would fit into the role as well as him.
Despite the presence of themes and plot points that can be found in a number of other films, Edgar Wright’s touch on Baby Driver as writer-director makes this film original and inventive in a number of ways. He utilizes music as the star of the film like none other, creating quite an enjoyable ride. Like the majority of movies of its nature, Baby Driver shows that once you get involved in the dirty business, there’s no getting out. But what fun would audiences have in that? Though not perfect, this might be the most fun I’ve had at the movies so far in 2017.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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Call of Duty - Justin Jordan, Jonathan Wayshak, Dan Jackson & Simon Bisley
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Waves of zombies just keep coming, first in the Call of Duty®: Zombies games, and now from Dark Horse Comics! Join Stuhlinger, Misty, Russman, and Marlton as they fight for survival against the undead horde. The Tranzit crew, last seen in the “Buried” map, are trapped on a deeply unstable and fractured future Earth. The Call of Duty®: Zombies miniseries delves into these characters’ backstories, providing a crucial piece of the Zombies puzzle. See what happens between the maps as the Tranzit crew fights to escape Maxis’s apocalyptic wasteland. |
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Attack on Titan Volume 21 - Hajime Isayama
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Locked in desperate battle with the man-eating Titans, the Survey Corps gets closer than ever before to Eren’s basement and unlocking the mysteries of their walled world. But to get there, they will have to make a terrible choice with life-altering consequences for every surviving human soldier…The megahit Attack on Titan anime finally returns, streaming on April 1! |
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MARVEL LEGACY Will Leave 'No Franchise Untouched,' Promises 'Classic Characters'
Even STAN LEE has something to say about MARVEL LEGACY.
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The MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE Has an Official Timeline Document - And It's Massive
SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING director Jon Watts reveals how the MCU keeps it all together.
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ICYMI: This Week’s Science News (6/30/17)
By: Jaclyn Cascio (@jaclynator)
Eggs, glue, and turtle herpes are just a few of the stories coming from the science world this week. You might have blinked and missed it. We’ve got you covered! ICYMI, here’s some of the science news from the last week!
Are you afraid of needles?
The CDC reported that only 37% of adults in the United States had gotten their flu shots by November for the 2016-2017 flu season. Whether you’re afraid of needles or just don’t make time to get around to it, researchers are working on a way to make it more accessible. In the research published this week, researchers tested patches with tiny needles (so small they’re considered painless), that people can stick on themselves. The needles dissolve and the patch can be removed, eliminating any sharp biohazardous materials. The method appeared to be successful and safe, with an antibody response in the research subjects. The new administration method might make the important vaccine easier and more accessible for everyone!
Stretching the limits of superglue…
Superglue is an incredible product that can fix just about anything…as long as the thing you’re gluing doesn’t need to move or stretch. However, experimental physicists have concocted a new adhesive using the main ingredient in superglue that can diffuse into the surfaces being stuck together, allowing for a solid bond but with some stretch to it. Now, hard and soft surfaces can be reliably attached to hydrogels, which means it can be used in moving robotic parts, human spines, electronic skin, etc. It’s a new discovery, so it’s not going to be on the market for a few years, but stretchy glue is in our futures!
If you want to make an omelet…
Maybe you’ve always wondered about different egg shapes. Maybe you haven’t. Either way, a gigantic study was conducted and the results are in. A team of researchers looked at more than 49,000 pictures of bird eggs collected from 1400 different bird species (about 14% of the world’s bird species). Long story short, the length of a bird egg generally correlates to bird body size and the shape of the egg (spherical, elliptical, and/or asymmetrical) generally relates to the bird’s flying habits. For example, the stronger the flight abilities of the bird, the more elliptical or asymmetrical the eggs will be. There are exceptions to these findings, of course, but found the correlations to be generally true. (And if you’re craving an omelet now, it’s okay. No one would have expected any less.)
Turtle Herpes
Green sea turtles around Hawaii, Florida, and Brazil suffer from benign tumor growths that often appear around their eyes, mouth, and neck. While the tumors themselves are not malignant, some turtles die when the tumors affect their vision, block their airways, etc. The tumors are believed to be caused by a herpesvirus specific to turtles. Scientists have, for the first time, grown non-mammalian skin, specifically that of the green sea turtle. Being able to study the skin in the lab, the researchers may be able to learn more about the problem affecting the endangered turtles, and might even provide insight into other herpesvirus diseases, even in humans!
Polly want a cracker?
Look out parrot world! There’s a new player in town! A new species of parrot has been discovered, now named the blue-winged Amazon parrot (Amazona gomezgarzai). Found in the rainforests of Mexico on the Yucatan Peninsula, the newly discovered species has a unique call, which is what ultimately gave it away. Upon closer visual inspection, the new parrot species has other unique markings, differentiating it from similar species in the area. The birds appear to live in small families of about 12 birds and love to snack on their fruits and veggies. Very few have been found, suggesting a need for conservation, so don’t expect to have one as a pet!
Future Forest City
There has been talk about China’s green city for some time – a city designed to be covered with plant life and run on renewable energy. Talk is cheap and actions speak louder than words; China has officially begun construction of the “Forest City” in Liuzhou, Guangxi Province. The green city project is expected to a home for approximately 30,000 people, one million plants, and 40,000 trees. The project is expected to finish in 2020, and if successful will set a precedent worldwide for earth-friendly city design!
Bye-bye, fossil fuels
Renewable energy methods are being developed and tested in many countries around the world, some with greater success than others. Last week, China set out to show that green energy is the future by powering the entire Qinghai Province (with about five million residents) for seven days, using only renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydro power. What crazy and amazing plans will China roll out next?
And this little piggy went to Egypt…
A female mummy from a gravesite in Egypt has a 3,000 year old prosthetic toe. The prosthetic toe appears to have belonged to a priest’s daughter, who may have had several re-fittings of the toe for comfort or aesthetic reasons, according to the researchers studying the interesting piece. I guess you need good looking toes, real or not, to show off the new sandals you just bought at the local market, right?
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Batman and Harley Quinn is Coming to Theaters...for One Night Only
Hyenas! Giant mallets! Puns! Harley Quinn’s always been larger than life, which means that you’re going to want to see her latest movie on the biggest screen possible.
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This Just Happened: Superman Takes on Six Enemies...Blind!
Admittedly, I say this a lot, but I REALLY wouldn’t want to be Superman right now.
Tim Beedle
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Death Is Coming to STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, 'Game of Thrones' Style
Boldy going where no one has gone before makes for a dangerous mission.
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The Full COMIC BOOK SUPERHERO Movie Release Schedule
All the changes and new information about the full superhero/comic book movie release calendar.
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DC Early Preview: WONDER WOMAN #26 Ushers in a New Creative Team
Wonder Woman #26 kicks off a new era in the Amazon warrior's life complete with a new creative team, and it all starts right here in this early preview.
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#11: Special Programs at the San Diego Central Library!
COMIC-CON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
Comic-Con International will once again feature programming tracks at the San Diego Central Library, including one for educators and librarians that doesn't require a Comic-Con badge!
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