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Live action Dragonball movie lacks Kamehameha

August 2nd, 2008 · 1 Comment

So why is everyone getting hot under the cape for Zack Snyder’s upcoming version of the classic Watchmen? The movie we should all really be getting excited about is the live-action spin on Akira Toriyama’s indestructible Dragonball saga. The American made adaptation of the cult manga and anime series is expected in US theaters April […]

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Tags: DVD · Video games · Cinema · Anime & manga

James Bond Blu-rays to offer free Quantum tickets

August 2nd, 2008 · Comments Off

When the first movies from the James Bond back catalogue are released on Blu-ray this autumn, they’ll come with a secret ingredient: free tickets to see Bond 22, aka Quantum Of Solace. The first two box sets, which comprise hi-def versions of Dr. No, Die Another Day, Live and Let Die, For Your Eyes Only, […]

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Tags: HD DVD & Blu-ray · Cinema

Angelina Jolie a purr-fect catwoman

July 30th, 2008 · Comments Off

Could Tomb Raider star Angelina Jolie be the right feline to reboot the Catwoman franchise? Iconic former cat-lady Julie Newmar, in an interview with The New York Daily Post, says that she’s heard on the grapevine that Jolie has been purring about the possibility to donning Selena Kyle’s super-snug catsuit.
“My industry friends tell […]

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Tags: Trade · Comic books · Cinema

Star Trek MMO to debut Stardate Aug 10

July 30th, 2008 · Comments Off

The first footage from the eagerly awaited Star Trek Online MMO will debut at the Las Vegas Star Trek Convention on August 10. Those that can’t make the event will be able to tune into the launch via a webcast at Star Trek Online.
Developed by Cryptic Studios, the codehouse behind Marvel Universe Online, the […]

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Tags: Internet & networking · Video games · Cinema · Aliens & weird stuff

Korean robot hero becomes ambassador for UN

July 28th, 2008 · No Comments

A cartoon superhero has become the Korean goodwill ambassador for the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR). Robot Taekwon V will take the role normally reserved for living, breathing humans.

The 32-year-old ‘toon hero (pictured above) was announced as the country’s ambassador at the recent Taekwon V Celebration 2008. “Taekwon V is a character […]

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Tags: Trade · Comic books · Cinema · Aliens & weird stuff