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Sunday, May 31, 2015
Poster for "A Walk in the Woods" Debuts; Stars Robert Redford
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A WALK IN THE WOODS starring Robert Redford, Nick Nolte and Emma Thompson Trailer and Poster are now!
To watch the trailer exclusively on Moviefone: http://news.moviefone.com/2015/05/27/robert-redford-walk-in-the-woods-trailer
In this new comedy adventure, celebrated travel writer, Bill Bryson (Academy Award winner Robert Redford), instead of retiring to enjoy his loving and beautiful wife (Academy Award winner Emma Thompson), and large and happy family, challenges himself to hike the Appalachian Trail - 2,200 miles of America’s most unspoiled, spectacular and rugged countryside from Georgia to Maine. The peace and tranquility he hopes to find, though, is anything but, once he agrees to being accompanied by the only person he can find willing to join him on the trek - his long lost and former friend Katz (Academy Award nominee Nick Nolte), a down-on-his-luck serial philanderer who, after a lifetime of relying on his charm and wits to keep one step ahead of the law – sees the trip as a way to sneak out of paying some debts and sneak into one last adventure before its too late. The trouble is, the two have a completely different definition of the word, “adventure”. Now they're about to find out that when you push yourself to the edge, the real fun begins.
Official site: www.WalkInTheWoodsMovie.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awalkinthewoodsmovie
Twitter: https://twitter.com/awalkinwoodsmov
A WALK IN THE WOODS will be in theaters nationwide on September 2nd
#TakeAHike
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Comic Book Adaptation of "Fear and Loathing" Due October 2015
Top Shelf Announces Graphic Novel Of Hunter S. Thompson’s FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS Adapted By Troy Little
What were we doing out here…? What was the meaning of this trip? Did I actually have a big red convertible out there on the street? Was I just roaming around these Mint Hotel escalators in a drug frenzy of some kind, or had I really come out here to Las Vegas to work on a story? — Hunter S. Thompson, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Marietta, GA – Legendary journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s genius was rooted in his ability to blend reality with fiction, serious cultural analysis with madcap escapades, astonishing words with unforgettable images.
In that spirit, and in proud partnership with the Thompson Estate, Top Shelf Productions is pleased to announce Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, a delightfully bonkers graphic novel by Eisner-nominated artist Troy Little adapting Thompson’s book of the same name.
“I’m so pleased that one of the first collaborative projects to come out of the Top Shelf / IDW relationship will be Troy Little’s inspired take on a true classic of American literature,” said Top Shelf Editor-In-Chief Chris Staros. “One of the most unforgettable writers turned loose in one of my favorite cities! We can’t wait to show you what Troy’s done with it.”
The much-beloved Fear and Loathing, subtitled “A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream,” follows Thompson alter-ego Raoul Duke on the mother of all Vegas benders, as he and his attorney Dr. Gonzo cover a motorcycle race, crash a drug-enforcement convention, and rack up obscenely large room-service bills, all while dosed to the gills on a truly spectacular assortment of mind-altering substances.
Troy Little’s faithful adaptation, scheduled for October 2015, will capture the full gonzo experience in a glorious full color graphic novel. Little is previously known for the Xeric-award-winning graphic novel Chiaroscuro and for his Eisner-nominated series Angora Napkin, both from IDW Publishing. Now, his irrepressibly energetic cartooning brings a new level of manic energy to Thompson’s rocket-fueled narrative.
“Buy the ticket, take the ride.” Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas comes to a store near you this fall!
Title: Hunter S. Thompson’s Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (The Graphic Novel)
Author/Artist: Troy Little
Publisher: Top Shelf Productions, an imprint of IDW Publishing
Distributor: Diamond Book Distributors
Release Date: October 2015
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Negromancer News Bits and Bites for May 24th to May 31st, 2015 - Update #16
Posted by Leroy Douresseaux - support on Patreon
NEWS:
From THR: Amandla Stenberg ("Rue" from Hunger Games) speaks out on the approbation of black culture and speaks some truth.
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From RadioTimes: Simon Pegg says sci-fi movies are "dumbing down" cinema.
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From Vulture: Geof Darrow on Frank Miller and The Matrix.
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From TheWrap: It's still being talked about and has no official release date, but we know a little more about "The Legend of Conan." The film will be a direct sequel to 1982's Conan the Barbarian, and will take place 30 years later. The film will also star Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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From YahooMovies: First, the very idea of a utopia as envisioned by Walt Disney is troubling, to say nothing of a movie inspired by that.
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From EW: Based on early estimates, Tomorrowland leads the Memorial Day 2015 weekend with an estimated haul of $32.2.
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From EW: First look at Matt Damon in Ridley Scott's The Martian.
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From Vulture: At the 2015 iteration of the Cannes Film Festival, the Palme d'Or goes to the film, Dheepan, directed by Jacques Audiard.
COMICS - Books and Movies:
From THR: Marvel apparently screen-testing actors who will be the next Spider-Man near the set of "Captain America: Civil War."
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From Vulture: Tilda Swinton cold be in Marvel's Doctor Strange movie.
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From Vulture: Fox is apparently reviving "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen."
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From Collider: Chris Pine in talks to appear in Warner's "Wonder Woman" movie.
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From Vulture: A history of Marvel Comics' "Ultimate" universe.
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From YahooTV: Michael B. Jordan talks about the online racist reactions to him being cast as "Johnny Storm." It's not about you, Mike. It's about "white fragility."
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From YahooMovies: Tyler James Williams would be cool about being Miles Morales in a film.
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From YahooFinance: Is Flash the most important character in the DC Universe.
OBITS:
From TheWrap: Anne Meara, the actress and comedian, has died at the age of 85. She was the wife of Jerry Stiller and the mother of writer-actor-director, Ben Stiller, and daughter, Amy.
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From TheWrap: The Nobel Prize-winning mathematician, John Forbes Nash, Jr. has died. Nash's life inspired the film, A Beautiful Mind, which won the best picture Oscar-winner for the year 2001. Russell Crowe played Nash in the film. Nash, who was 86, and his wife, Alicia (82) died in a taxi crash on the New Jersey Turnpike.
Review: "Magic in the Moonlight" Does Not Cast Much of a Spell
Magic in the Moonlight (2014)
Running time: 97 minutes (1 hour, 37 minutes)
MPAA – PG-13 for a brief suggestive comment, and smoking throughout
WRITER/DIRECTOR: Woody Allen
PRODUCERS: Letty Aronson, Stephen Tenenbaum, and Edward Walson
CINEMATOGRAPHER: Darius Khondji
EDITOR: Alisa Lepselter
COMEDY/ROMANCE
Starring: Colin Firth, Emma Stone, Simon McBurney, Eileen Atkins, Hamish Linklater, Marcia Gay Harden, Jacki Weaver, Jeremy Shamos, Erica Leerhsen, and Catherine McCormack
Magic in the Moonlight is a 2014 period romance and comedy from writer-director, Woody Allen. The film focuses on an Englishman who travels to the south of France, where he becomes smitten with the young woman that he plans to reveal as a fraud.
Magic in the Moonlight opens in Berlin, 1928, where we meet the world famous illusionist, Wei Ling Soo (Colin Firth). Soo is actually the Englishman, Stanley Crawford (Colin Firth), in disguise. After a performance, Stanley receives a visit from his old friend, Howard Burkan (Simon McBurney), a fellow illusionist. Burkan wants Stanley to accompany him to Côte d'Azur where Stanley can make use of the other talent that has made him famous. Stanley can see past and also reveal the tricks of those who claim to have magical or supernatural powers.
In Côte d'Azur, a rich American family, the Catledges, are being taken in by a clairvoyant and mystic named Sophie Baker (Emma Stone). In fact, the son of the family, Brice Catledge (Hamish Linklater), is so in love with Sophie that he wants to marry her. Howard wants Stanley to debunk Sophie as a charlatan mystic. Although he initially thinks that it will be easy to reveal Sophie as a fraud, Stanley soon finds himself smitten with her.
Magic in the Moonlight is not one of the better Woody Allen films. It falls in the class of mediocre, hapless Allen films that have been prevalent since the turn of the century. The casting is not particularly special, and the characters are mostly uninspired. Emma Stone seems out of place as Sophie Baker, but there is not enough of Marcia Gay Harden as Sophie's mother, Mrs. Baker.
Magic in the Moonlight is not well-written, which is disappointing considering that Allen has won three Oscars for his screenwriting. Allen's directing is mostly... well... uninspired. However, the film does spring to life in its last half-hour, and it suddenly seems like a different film. Why? I think that Magic in the Moonlight lacks a true antagonistic relationship, although the film is ostensibly about one, being that Stanley Crawford is trying to prove that Sophie is a fraud. Perhaps, Allen makes them fall in love with each other too soon. Once betrayal is introduced into the narrative, the film has a real conflict and that brings it to life – too late, of course.
I will recommend Magic in the Moonlight to die hard Woody Allen fans who simply have to see each and every one of his films (like me). Beyond that, there is no amount of magic in the moonlight that will make this movie of interest to people who are not fans of Allen.
5 of 10
C+
Thursday, May 28, 2015
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Saturday, May 30, 2015
Archie Comics Announces New "Jughead" Comic Book Series
JUGHEAD #1 Cover by Erica Henderson
ZDARSKY AND HENDERSON SET THE TABLE WITH NEW JUGHEAD SERIES
New ongoing comic book series to be set in same world as new ARCHIE from Waid/Staples
New ongoing comic book series to be set in same world as new ARCHIE from Waid/Staples
Hamburgers and a crown made of paper. The mysterious “S” shirt and a dog named Hot Dog. Did we mention Hamburgers? All of these things are synonymous with the greatest comic book character of all time: Jughead! This October, Archie Comics is launching a new ongoing JUGHEAD series by the unbeatable team of Chip Zdarsky and Erica Henderson.
Featuring the adventures of Archie’s hamburger-loving best friend, the new series will debut with an all new #1 issue from two of the comic book industry’s brightest stars. Zdarsky, known for his work on the hit Image series Sex Criminals, will bring his unique brand of comedy to comics’ biggest jokester.
“Jughead is the one character that I totally attempted to emulate when I was younger,” said Zdarsky. “Cool without being cool, voracious appetite, a slacker who doesn't always live up to his potential.”
Joining Zdarsky on JUGHEAD will be Erica Henderson, best known for her work on Marvel’s Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, whose emotive artistic style and knack for capturing characters in their silliest moments perfectly suits the gluttonous teenager.
The new series will run alongside the upcoming ARCHIE series, launching on July 8, by Mark Waid and Fiona Staples, telling off-the-wall and hilarious stories in the new and revamped Riverdale.
On getting inside of Jughead’s head, Zdarsky said, “He has moments where he shines and then goes back to being cool and zen. I love Jughead. He's the teen who's comfortable with himself, which is such rare, weird thing.”
JUGHEAD #1 will be available in comic book stores and digitally on October 7.
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"The Game" Begins Its Final Season Wednesday, June 3rd on BET
“THE GAME” Heads into Overtime with the Final Season Premiere on Wednesday, June 3 at 10 PM ET/PT on BET
“FRANKIE & NEFFE” Season 2 Premieres Directly Following “THE GAME” at 10:30 PM ET/PT with BET’s New Recap Show “P.S. THE BET POST SHOW” Rounding up the Night at 11 PM ET/PT
“BEING” Returns with All New Episodes Beginning Monday, June 1 on Centric
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Next week is a touchdown with the final season premiere of “THE GAME.” After 9 seasons, “THE GAME” heads into the final quarter of its record breaking run. Directly following “THE GAME” is the return of “FRANKIE & NEFFE.” Season 2 picks up where “KEYSHIA COLE: ALL IN” left off, as viewers get a deeper glimpse into the complex lives of her wildly entertaining mother, Frankie and sisters, Neffe and Elite.
"THE GAME" - **FINAL SEASON** Wednesday, June 3 at 10:00 PM ET/PT on BET.
The final season of “THE GAME” (Season 9) continues to focus on the San Diego Sabers and the team’s experience. Focusing on both the players and previous fans the drama continues develop. When Blue discovers Keira and Malik together he initiates a brawl with Malik that is caught on surveillance tape. While Tasha is trying to cover up the Blue and Malik situation, Chardonnay attempts to expose Jason’s steroid use on national television. Guest stars include Bria Murphy and Deborah Norville.
“FRANKIE & NEFFE” – Season premieres Wednesday, June 3 at 10:30 PM ET/PT on BET.
Season 2 of “FRANKIE & NEFFE” picks up where “KEYSHIA COLE: ALL IN” left off, as viewers get a deeper glimpse into the complex lives of the wildly entertaining mother and sisters of R&B singer, Keyshia Cole. While sisters Neffe and Elite are determined to launch successful careers, they continue to struggle with Frankie, as her instability is a constant source of friction with her daughters. Whether they enter laughing or come out swinging, these funny, raw, unforgettable women fascinate us, and keep us rooting for their success.
“P.S. THE BET POST SHOW” – Season premieres Wednesday, June 3 at 11:00 PM ET/PT on BET.
Hosted by comedian Amberia Allen, “P.S. THE BET POST SHOW” is a LIVE half-hour series that will recap new episodes of “THE GAME” and “FRANKIE & NEFFE” every Wednesday at 11 PM ET/PT on BET. From live on-air commentary to social media updates of what fans are buzzing about to celebrity interviews this new interactive series will be your source for all of your favorite and hottest BET shows.
"BEING" – Season premieres Monday, June 1 at 10:00 PM ET/PT on Centric.
“BEING” is a one-hour documentary series that highlights the careers of seminal soul and vintage hip hop artists. In the season premiere, K. Michelle gives an intimate perspective on her ambition, spirit and work ethic being a southern girl from Memphis. The series focuses on a variety of individuals seen as beating the odds and rising from tough environments, “BEING” captures compelling and unknown stories that inspire our audience. Throughout each episode we get to hear what its’ like “BEING” them at different points in their career and life.
About BET Networks
BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), is the nation’s leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 90 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; CENTRIC, the first network designed for Black women;; BET Digital Networks - BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company with festivals and live events spanning the globe; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET in the United Kingdom and oversees the extension of BET network programming for global distribution.
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“FRANKIE & NEFFE” Season 2 Premieres Directly Following “THE GAME” at 10:30 PM ET/PT with BET’s New Recap Show “P.S. THE BET POST SHOW” Rounding up the Night at 11 PM ET/PT
“BEING” Returns with All New Episodes Beginning Monday, June 1 on Centric
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Next week is a touchdown with the final season premiere of “THE GAME.” After 9 seasons, “THE GAME” heads into the final quarter of its record breaking run. Directly following “THE GAME” is the return of “FRANKIE & NEFFE.” Season 2 picks up where “KEYSHIA COLE: ALL IN” left off, as viewers get a deeper glimpse into the complex lives of her wildly entertaining mother, Frankie and sisters, Neffe and Elite.
"THE GAME" - **FINAL SEASON** Wednesday, June 3 at 10:00 PM ET/PT on BET.
The final season of “THE GAME” (Season 9) continues to focus on the San Diego Sabers and the team’s experience. Focusing on both the players and previous fans the drama continues develop. When Blue discovers Keira and Malik together he initiates a brawl with Malik that is caught on surveillance tape. While Tasha is trying to cover up the Blue and Malik situation, Chardonnay attempts to expose Jason’s steroid use on national television. Guest stars include Bria Murphy and Deborah Norville.
“FRANKIE & NEFFE” – Season premieres Wednesday, June 3 at 10:30 PM ET/PT on BET.
Season 2 of “FRANKIE & NEFFE” picks up where “KEYSHIA COLE: ALL IN” left off, as viewers get a deeper glimpse into the complex lives of the wildly entertaining mother and sisters of R&B singer, Keyshia Cole. While sisters Neffe and Elite are determined to launch successful careers, they continue to struggle with Frankie, as her instability is a constant source of friction with her daughters. Whether they enter laughing or come out swinging, these funny, raw, unforgettable women fascinate us, and keep us rooting for their success.
“P.S. THE BET POST SHOW” – Season premieres Wednesday, June 3 at 11:00 PM ET/PT on BET.
Hosted by comedian Amberia Allen, “P.S. THE BET POST SHOW” is a LIVE half-hour series that will recap new episodes of “THE GAME” and “FRANKIE & NEFFE” every Wednesday at 11 PM ET/PT on BET. From live on-air commentary to social media updates of what fans are buzzing about to celebrity interviews this new interactive series will be your source for all of your favorite and hottest BET shows.
"BEING" – Season premieres Monday, June 1 at 10:00 PM ET/PT on Centric.
“BEING” is a one-hour documentary series that highlights the careers of seminal soul and vintage hip hop artists. In the season premiere, K. Michelle gives an intimate perspective on her ambition, spirit and work ethic being a southern girl from Memphis. The series focuses on a variety of individuals seen as beating the odds and rising from tough environments, “BEING” captures compelling and unknown stories that inspire our audience. Throughout each episode we get to hear what its’ like “BEING” them at different points in their career and life.
About BET Networks
BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), is the nation’s leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 90 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; CENTRIC, the first network designed for Black women;; BET Digital Networks - BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company with festivals and live events spanning the globe; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET in the United Kingdom and oversees the extension of BET network programming for global distribution.
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