Previews and Reviews that are Z's Views
That’s the poster for the remake of “Fright Night.” It kind of works. I wish the large face in the background was more menacing, but it still ain’t bad. If you’d like to see a slightly bigger version, you can over at IMPAwards.
Here’s the official trailer. When I heard that Colin Farrell had signed on to play the vampire, I thought he was an odd choice. Now, I think he may be the best part of the movie. I’m a fan of the original film, and will give this one a shot.
Brock Lesnar has pulled out of his fight against Junior Dos Santos that had been scheduled for UFC 131 next month. Brock says his medical condition has flared up again. Now Dos Santos will fight Shane Carwin. Interestingly enough, Roy “Big Country” Nelson predicted, way back in January, that something like this would happen.
FirstShowing scored a, uh, first look at The Expendables 2 teaser poster. Several sites picked up on the image as well as the synopsis that Nu Image posted the storyline for the sequel. I just received a call from Sly’s office. Sly wanted fans to know that the posted synopsis is not correct. The real storyline will be forthcoming, but Sly wanted SZoners to know the truth first! – Craig
That’s the cover to Dark Horse Presents #3 and yep, that’s Steranko’s classic private eye, Chandler. If you’re a fan of crime comics and haven’t read Steranko’s Chandler, you’re missing out. The great news is that Dark Horse Presents #3 will feature a 13 page preview of the soon to be re-released graphic novel plus a new interview with Steranko. The preview and interview alone are worth the price of admission.
[Via CBR.com]
The more I see of the new Conan movie, the more I think it might be kinda fun!
The more I see about “Colombiana” the more I think I’m going to like it. If you’d like to see more, as in a much, much bigger version of the poster, then click on the link.
[Via IMPAwards.com]
Mike Torrance aka The Krayola Kidd did this for me earlier this week. Mike Torrance does it all – pencils, inks and colors. You can see more of Mike’s art at The Daily Sketch with The Krayola Kidd and his Deviant Art site.
You’re also going to be happy to know that once a month Mike has a contest for someone to win a free sketchcard! This sketch of Jack Carter was what I chose when I won! What would you choose?
Mike is available for commissions and his prices are very reasonable. I just ordered four cards [three Stallone pieces and one for a friend so the subject must remain secret… at least until he gets it.]
Loose Ends by Jason LaTour [writer]. Chris Brunner [pencils & inks] and Rico Renzi [colors] is described as…
It’s no secret that I love hardboiled crime stories and great art. Loose Ends is gonna have both. It’s the one comic that I can’t wait to get my mits on. Loose Ends will be the first comic that I’ll read [Yep, Criminal and Walking Dead will have to wait] when it hits comic shops in July.
Jason has set up a great story and Chris’ art with Rico’s colors are amazing. Truly. I think that Loose Ends is going to break big and I’m encouraging everyone who might like it to give Loose Ends a try.
If you like what you see, please order up a couple of dozen copies from your local comic shop. [The copies will make great Christmas and birthday gifts.] If you don’t like what you see, it’s time to get your eyes checked.
This trailer for Colombiana does it’s job. It makes me want to see the movie.
This preview for AMC’s new western series, Hell on Wheels, looks pretty good. Good enough that I’ll give it a shot anyway.
Teasing a talking dog is the funniest thing that I’ve seen today.
Normally when I post a piece of art:
1] I tell you who drew it…
2] What the art was for and…
3] Why I’m posting it.
Not today. Today, I can tell you that…
1] The piece is by Howard Chaykin…
2] I’m not sure what it was for. My guess is something to do with Cody Starbuck, but I’m not sure…
3] I’m hoping someone reading this will know and fill me in.
The sketch above comes from the Zablo vault with a bit of a story. The sketch was a copy of a Neal Adams original. The colors [by John Beatty] were done on a copy of the sketch.
I was at an OrlandoCon back in the late 70’s. I was just starting to collect original art. I was approached by a guy about my age who had a pencil sketch of Conan by Neal Adams that he was offering me. The sketch was in a mat covered by acetate. It was a really nice sketch, even if it was a bit costly. I showed it to my buddy John Beatty. John looked at it and then took a closer look.
“It’s a xerox. It’s a good copy, but it’s definitely a copy.”
The guy acted surprised… with acting being the key word. I couldn’t swear that he knew the piece was fake, but you’d be hard-pressed to convince me otherwise. Needless to say, I didn’t buy the piece, but I think the guy gave me a copy because I’m pretty sure that’s it posted above. The colors were added to the copy on one of Beatty’s visits to my apartment in Orlando when I was still in college.
At least that’s how I remember it.
Dave Wachter joins us this week with his take on Sly pounding the beef from Rocky. I’m a huge fan of Dave’s art and own several pieces [and hope to get more in the future]. He’s a tremendous artist, but more importantly an all-around decent guy. You can see more of Dave’s art at his site. – Craig
