Such a quintessential 80's movie - the cast, the killer music, the weird low key humor, and the
quirky low budget style. To my group of friends back in college - this was "our movie" - we watched
it repeatedly - and my husband and I still quote from it on regular basis.
Part 2 of DC's animated adaptation of Frank Miller Dark Knight Returns is available today on DVD/Blu-ray. Joker is the featured villain of the second half of the story and he's voiced by Michael Emerson this time. Which is a pretty cool choice - even if I can never help feeling the Joker's voice is just not right in these animated offerings when it's not not Mark Hamill's.
Here are a couple of Joker-centric clips via Batman-News.com.
Meanwhile In Other Joker Related News...
The incredible (an yes - I'll say it - THE BEST) Joker cosplay artist Harley's Joker will be playing
the Clown Prince of Crime in The Batman Chronicles - a web series seeking fan support at Indiegogo.
Check out the teaser and give the project your support if you can.
...and lastly here are a couple of upcoming must have Joker collectibles.
I saw this impressive Kotobukiya statue based on The Killing Joke on display at NYCC back in October.
It was large and highly detailed - but I had no idea it also includes awesome light & sound features.
And the 1/6th DC Comics likeness Joker Action Figure from Sideshow...
The development of Catwoman's unique fighting style is showcased in the behind the scenes clip and photo released this week to promote the release of Batman: The Dark Knight Rises on DVD/Blu-ray on Dec 4th.
Prometheus is out on home vid today - various DVD/Blu-Ray combos packed with tons of bonus material.
But, you can also find lots of great concept art, stills, and extras - like the really cool unused movie poster
ideas above - on the extensive film site. The movie is full of titanically scaled and eerily impressive imagery,
Micheal Fassbender's android David has an innocent creepiness that is almost endearing, and I really
enjoyed the the visual homage and story parallels to the original Alien film. And, since all I was
expecting was a franchise launch/re-launch - and not some kind of "revelation" - I wasn't disappointed.
It's a fun ride with epic eye candy and plenty of threads left hanging for sequels.
ITEM 47 is the intriguing Avengers Sidestory Short Film that will be included on the Avengers
DVD/Blu-Ray release. It revolves around 2 civilians who find a Chitauri weapon left behind after
the epic NYC battle. The poster revealed via EW.com is for the screening at SDCC this weekend
which is also tied into the newThe Avengers Initiative: A Marvel Second Screen Experience App.
It's pretty clear Marvel is not just basking in the success of the Avengers but moving forward with
new ways to keep interest in their continued movie universe plans. Clip via Collider.
So, what already looked like really cool mega box set that I had talked myself out of
wanting - has now become a must have item. Thanks, Matt Ferguson - thanks a lot!
More details on the "Marvel Cinematic Universe - Phase One: Avengers Assembled"
set @ Marvel.com. And visit Matt Ferguson's Cakes and Comics Blog for more fresh art.