Good Lord, John Beatty!
Can you tell who those eyes belong to?
My buddy, John Beatty created a classic shot of the character and the full image is available for free download thanks to Big John.
Shocking! Paid to Get High!
I don’t know how much these guys get paid, but odds are it isn’t enough. [Via Miss Celania]
Dustin Harbin Goes to Cop Land
This week we have Dustin Harbin’s look at Freddy from Cop Land.
Dustin is a freelance illustrator working out of Charlotte, NC. I’ve known Dustin for years through his outstanding work with Heroes Con. It was only recently that I discovered Dustin’s talent for cartooning. So I hit him up for two Stallone sketches. You can see the first, Dustin’s take on Jack Carter, here.
This is Raylon Givens. He’s a Federal.
That’s a screencap from a teaser for the second season of Justified which just happens to be my favorite tv show currently making new episodes. If you’re a fan, you’ll be glad to know that Justified returns on February 9th. If you’re not on board yet, feel free to check out the official Justified web site. You just might like what you see.
A Treat on 03.11.11
If the Battle for LA is as good as its new trailer, we’re in for a real treat come 03.11.11.
Everything is Possible
If seeing is believing then everything is possible! [Via Bits and Pieces]
Giant Women Spotted in Buddy Pudwell’s County
You’ve probably heard me speak read about my buddy, Bill Black many times. Bill always has something creative going. He writes, draws, edits and publishes comics. Bill also writes, produces and directs micro-budget movies.
Bill’s latest film is called “The Ghost of Garganta: The Giantess Rises.” Here’s a link to the trailer. If it looks like something you’d like, then check out Bill’s site. You can see more free clips and even order a movie or ten.
Thomas Boatwright: Barney Ross
I commissioned my first sketch from Thomas Boatwright in December of 2010. It was this First Blood piece. Thomas finished it in less than a week and I totally loved it. So I ordered two more pieces. This sketch of Sly as Barney Ross from The Expendables is the second piece. I have another that I will post in the near future of Sly as Jack Carter. I totally dig them all and hope to get more art from Thomas for my collection later this year.
If you’d like to see more of Thomas Boatwright’s art check out his blog and his DA site. Send him some love. If you get commissions, you should consider a piece from Thomas. He keeps you totally in the loop on his progress, finishes his commissions on or ahead of schedule, has very reasonable prices and is a fantastic artist! – Craig
Justified / Walking Dead: Bring ‘Em Home
If you’re a fan of Justified, then you may be interested in a the great bargain that Amazon is offering on Season One. The complete first season on blu-ray is only 21.99 [56% off the retail price] and the regular dvd for the complete first season is just 19.99.
While we’re on the subject of excellent tv shows which are coming to dvd, let’s not forget that The Walking Dead: Season 1 dvd drops on March 8th. Since season 2 won’t start until the fall, there’s a strong possibility that “Dead Heads” are going to want to pick up this one to ease their wait.
Rare Steranko Raiders of the Lost Ark Art
Want to see some rare Raiders of the Lost Ark preproduction art by Jim Steranko? You’d be crazy not to and you can thanks to the nice folks at Slashfilm. It’s interesting to note that at this point in the production, they major storyline was in place, but Indy was visualized as more of a rough and tumble guy who smoked.
Who is Jake Ellis?
I don’t read many comic books these days, but one I am really looking forward to is, Who is Jake Ellis. Written by Nathan Edmondson and with art by Tonci Zonjic, this comic series looks to be not only a change of pace, but a lot of fun. Here’s how Josh Wigler at CBR.com describes, Who is Jake Ellis?…
- “The story centers on Jon Moore, a highly sought-after espionage expert working in the European underground. Unknown to his clients — to anyone, for that matter — is the fact that he’s assisted by Jake Ellis, a seemingly all-knowing entity that nobody can see. Nobody, that is, except for Jon himself. The high-octane comic book series spans five issues and multiple European locations, providing fans with a reading experience that sits comfortably alongside the tensest thrillers the spy genre has to offer.”
And speaking of CBR.com, they are running the first eight pages of issue one with commentary by Nathan Edmondson and Tonci Zonjic. Who is Jake Ellis? #1 is available at comic shops now.
I Can’t Believe My Eyes
Want to see some amazing optical illusions? [Via Bits and Pieces]
This Quiz Must Break You!
Since you read my blog there’s a good chance that you are a Sylvester Stallone or Rocky Balboa fan. If that’s the case then you may want to try your luck at this Rocky IV quiz. It’s pretty easy. As you can see above I scored a perfect 9 out of 9. Would you have expected any less? [Via Mental Floss]
Before the Lights Go Out
If you’re looking forward to the premiere of Lights Out, the new series on FX that premieres on January 11th, then you’ll probably want to check out the trailer below. If you haven’t heard about Lights Out, give it a look and see if the show might be something you’d like. Since you read this blog, there’s a good chance it will.
