Dangerous Universe

Movies Have Always Sucked

Bert Ehrmann — Fri, 18 May 2012 03:59:32 +0000

Over the last few years there’s been a lot of talk that the overall quality of films has been slipping from previous decades. And this seems born out by looking at lists like the American Film Institute’s “100 Years…100 Movies” of the greatest films of the last century. With the likes of Citizen Kane, The Godfather and Casablanca on that list makes the recent top grossing releases of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Transformers: Dark of the Moon and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 look like relative trash in comparison.

And while the American Film Institute list might truly be a chronicle of 100 great movies, here’s a little secret about most other movies; they suck and have sucked since Hollywood first started making films.

Click to continue reading this column on why movies mostly suck.

‘Spider-Man’ flashback: Nicholas Hammond, reeling in the years

Bert Ehrmann — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:36:28 +0000

Long before Andrew Garfield or Tobey Maguire ever went up the wall, Nicholas Hammond amazed young fans by leaping across the screen as the amazing Spider-Man.

via ‘Spider-Man’ flashback: Nicholas Hammond, reeling in the years | Hero Complex – movies, comics, fanboy fare – latimes.com.

Falling Skies: The Battle of Fitchburg #3

Bert Ehrmann — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:41:08 +0000

The third issue of the online comic is out.

How Mark Zuckerberg Booted His Co-Founder Out Of The Company

Bert Ehrmann — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:38:53 +0000

“The Social Network” is a work of fiction, of course. But it’s based on a true story.This is that story.This is the story of how Saverin got so angry at Zuckerberg—how, from Saverin’s perspective, Zuckerberg screwed him out of a huge chunk of Facebook stock.

via How Mark Zuckerberg Booted His Co-Founder Out Of The Company – Business Insider.

Falling Skies Concept Art

Bert Ehrmann — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:07:10 +0000

Here is some neat concept art from the TV series Falling Skies.

ABC chief updates Incredible Hulk, Punisher from Marvel

Bert Ehrmann — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:40:58 +0000

In a conference call to discuss the network’s new fall schedule, ABC Entertainment Group President Paul Lee said multiple Marvel projects are in active development. (Both ABC and Marvel are under the umbrella of The Walt Disney Company.)

“Of course we’re immensely proud to be in a company with ‘The Avengers,’” Lee said. “The Hulk is in development. It wasn’t going to be ready for this season but we hope will be ready for next season.”

Lee also acknowledged development on an unnamed Marvel project for Fox (most likely “The Punisher”).

via ABC chief updates Incredible Hulk, Jessica Jones, more from Marvel.

Falling Skies: The Battle of Fitchburg Comic Covers

Bert Ehrmann — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:49:39 +0000

Interesting that the covers for the Dark Horse digital comic for Falling Skies: The Battle of Fitchburg A) doesn’t seem to have anything to do with Fitchburg, Massachusetts but B), shows events outside the Falling Skies TV series and in other places like Argentina and The UK.

The CW Orders a Full Season of ‘Arrow’ Based on DC Comics’ Green Arrow

Bert Ehrmann — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:59:10 +0000

Someone at the CW must really, really like Oliver Queen. After a multi-year stint as a supporting character on the long-running Smallville, the television network has promoted Green Arrow to star status with the announcement of a series order for the hour-long show Arrow.

via The CW Orders a Full Season of ‘Arrow’ Based on DC Comics’ Emerald Archer – ComicsAlliance | Comic book culture, news, humor, commentary, and reviews.

Falling Skies Season 2 TV Posters

Bert Ehrmann — Sat, 12 May 2012 02:48:09 +0000

EW has posted several posters to the upcoming season of Falling Skies. I dig the “Hold Your Ground” tagline.

Steve Epting: Lichtensteined!!

Bert Ehrmann — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:04:33 +0000

You may have heard about Roy Lichtenstein’s painting Sleeping Girl fetching $44.8 million in a Sotheby’s auction this week. I always find news about Lichtenstein’s art interesting, not only because I am primarily a comic book artist, but also because I have the distinction of being one of the comic book artists that he swiped.

via Steve Epting: Lichtensteined!!.

NBC renews Community for season 4

Bert Ehrmann — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:45:50 +0000

“Community” is coming back for a fourth season.A source close to production has confirmed that NBC has ordered 13 episodes of the low-rated critical darling.

via NBC renews Community for season 4.

Wolfenstein 3D is 20

Bert Ehrmann — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:37:45 +0000

Wow! Wolfenstein 3D is 20 years old this year! I remember getting the first levels as shareware and playing them over and over again on our Windows 3.0 PC

And in celebration of 20 years of Wolfenstein 3D Bethesda Software has ported Wolfenstein over to a version that can be played in the browser.

I wrote this about Wolfenstein back in ’01 and it still holds true today.

Hot Toys Thor Figure

Bert Ehrmann — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:19:20 +0000

Retails for $200.

Argo Movie Trailer

Bert Ehrmann — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:40:45 +0000

Starship Troopers: Invasion Bugs

Bert Ehrmann — Sun, 06 May 2012 03:47:46 +0000

The official blog has posted some images of the alien bugs from the upcoming Starship Troopers: Invasion movie.

Mars Attacks Book Due Out This Fall

Bert Ehrmann — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:14:07 +0000

From Amazon:

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Mars Attacks, this comprehensive book is the first-ever compilation of the infamous science-fiction trading card series produced by Topps in 1962. Edgy, subversive, and darkly comedic, this over-the-top series depicting a Martian invasion of Earth has a loyal following and continues to win new generations of fans. For the first time, this book brings together high-quality reproductions of the entire original series, as well as the hard-to-find sequel from 1994, rare and never-before-seen sketches, concept art, and test market materials. Also included are an introduction by series co-creator Len Brown and an afterword by Zina Saunders, daughter of the original artist, providing an insider’s behind-the-scenes view of the bizarre and compelling world of Mars Attacks.

A Thoroughly Modern Sherlock

Bert Ehrmann — Fri, 04 May 2012 11:00:56 +0000

It’s almost impossible to successfully update a beloved character/story to modern times and not end up upsetting someone. If those doing the updating go to far in changing things then the character/story will be practically unrecognizable, so why not just do something new rather than the update something old? But if they don’t go far enough and leave the character/story mostly as-is then why update in the first place?

The characters of the Sherlock Holmes series of stories have been updated a couple of different ways the last few years.

Click here to continue reading this column on the TV series Sherlock.

Falling Skies Season 2 Promo Posters

Bert Ehrmann — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:03:52 +0000

Never-Before-Seen Concept Art from David Cronenberg’s Total Recall!

Bert Ehrmann — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:16:09 +0000

You might have heard that body-horror mastermind David Cronenberg was originally in line to direct Total Recall, before he left the project and Paul Verhoeven took over. Now, for the first time ever, artist Ron Miller shares a ton of the concept art he created for Cronenberg’s version… including a very different-looking version of the mutant leader, Kuato.

via Never-Before-Seen Concept Art from David Cronenberg’s Total Recall!.

The Amazing Spider-Man Poster

Bert Ehrmann — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:24:50 +0000

I think this poster for the upcoming The Amazing Spider-Man movie is pretty clever. When displayed at a theater, I think it would give the illusion of Spider-Man crashing through the back of the poster frame and into the theater lobby.

Famous Last Words…

Bert Ehrmann — Thu, 03 May 2012 12:30:25 +0000

“There is absolutely no chance the supermoon will threaten Earth.”

Falling Skies: The Battle of Fitchburg #2

Bert Ehrmann — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:50:35 +0000

The second issue of the online comic is out.

Bert Ehrmann — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:51:24 +0000

Checkout the latest Dangerous Universe feature column: “A Thoroughly Modern Sherlock” about the PBS TV series Sherlock.

Falling Skies Season 2 Preview Video

Bert Ehrmann — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:16:43 +0000

Via.

Captain Action Rocketeer Toy

Bert Ehrmann — Tue, 01 May 2012 12:47:03 +0000

If this information is correct, it looks like there’s going to be a Rocketter costume for the new Captain Action figure set.