Behind the Scenes with Sly Stallone in Steven C. Miller’s “Escape Plan 2: Hades”
Joblow.com recently posted Behind the Scenes with Sylvester Stallone in Steven C. Miller’s Escape Plan 2.
I don’t have to tell you it’s worth clicking over for, do I?
Bettie Page, 1950’s Super Spy!
That’s the cover to Bettie Page #1 coming to us this summer from David Avallone (writer), Colton Worely (artist) and Dynamite Entertainment (publisher). Set in the 1950’s, the series will explore Bettie Page’s declassified adventures as a super spy!
Now THAT sounds like fun. For more details check out Newsarama’s Bettie Page, 1950’s Super Spy!
The 15 Best Prison Break Characters, Ranked
Tom Chapman and ScreenRant posted their choices for the 15 Best Prison Break Characters, Ranked. It’s a good list and I agree with most of the rankings — even the placement that doesn’t put one of the two main stars in first place!
Butcher Billy’s Song Titles Turned into Stephen King Covers!
An artist who calls himself Butcher Billy came up with a pretty cool idea for a series of prints. He takes song titles from the 70’s and 80’s, re-imagines them as titles of Stephen King books and then creates the covers.
Very clever and very well done!
Ken Meyer Jr.’s Ink Stains 64: Adams, Jones, Cockrum & More!
If you’re a fan of fanzines, then you’ve got to check out Ken Meyer, Jr.’s monthly column Ink Stains. Each month Ken (who is an amazing artist) posts… well, let’s let Ken explain…
I have a collection of over 200 fanzines from the 60’s-80’s that I plan to scan and talk about, one at a time. I hope to have some of the participants answer a few questions. Many of those participants are established comics professionals now, while some have gone on to other things. I will show a few snippets from each zine and give you a link to download a pdf of the whole thing, which I hope all of you will do!
For Ink Stains 64, Ken took a look at Word Balloons #1 from 1974 from Editor and Publisher: Gary Groth
Ink Stains 64 features –
- Cover by Jeff Jones
- Archie Goodwin: Comics in Crisis
- Interview and Art from Neal Adams
- Donald Wong Portfolio
- Denny O’Neil Keynote Speech Transcription
- Steranko Keynote Speech Transcription
- Dave Cockrum Backcover
- …and more!
This is a new one to me.
Ah, the memories of the glory days of fanzines. Thanks to Ken Meyer, Jr. for making these available!
Vintage Howard Chaykin Art!
Diversions of the Groovy Kind has posted some vintage Howard Chaykin art that is worth a look.
The Top 10 Stephen King Movies of All Time
Alex Maidy and JoBlo.com present their choices for the Top 10 Stephen King Movies of All Time. Using just their choices here are my top three…
#1 – THE MIST
Frank Darabont films represent three of the films on this list but it is THE MIST that deserves the number one spot. A perfect representation of King’s sense of horror combined with a master filmmaker’s eye for framing and storytelling. Couple a stellar ensemble cast led by Thomas Jane with one of the most gut-wrenching endings in movie history, THE MIST shows what can be accomplished when a Stephen King novel is given the best treatment possible.
#5 – STAND BY ME
Based on King’s novella “The Body”, STAND BY ME is a movie that represents an entire generation. Helmed by Rob Reiner, this is a movie about growing up that proved Stephen King was more than just a writer of horror stories. This film encapsulates the adventure young kids have gone on for generations but mixes it with very real and candid conversations about life and becoming adults. Reiner would go on to adapt another King novel but this one shows he should definitely make another.
#6 – CARRIE
The first Stephen King novel published was also the first turned into a film. Despite a lackluster sequel and remake, Brian De Palma’s original CARRIE remains a classic. Owing more to Hitchcock than any true horror inspiration, CARRIE is an examination of what it means to be a teenage girl growing up with the threats of abuse, bullying, and psychological trauma. CARRIE remains to this day a great movie and one hell of a scary one at that.
If it was my list I would have included The Dead Zone but it sure would be hard to decide which of these three to remove.
Kevin Wada Gives Us His Version of “Justified’s” Raylan Givens!
Kevin Wada gives us his version of Justified’s Raylan Givens!
Paul Gulacy’s Splash Page to MOKF #29!
This is the splash page from Master of Kung Fu #29. Paul Gulacy pencilled and inked it. Ain’t it a beaut?
Sly Stallone Set to Return for “Escape Plan 3”!
Escape Plan 2: Hades wraps filming this week and Sylvester Stallone is already set to return for Escape Plan 3. Miles Chapman screenwriter of the first two Escape Plan films will also return as will Escape Plan 2 director Steven C. Miller.
Source: Deadline.
7 Epic Magician Rivalries
Jake Rossen and Mental_Floss took a look at 7 Epic Magician Rivalries. You’d think that a person would have more sense than to challenge Houdini in front of an audience there to see him.
I wonder if there have been any epic clown rivalries?
Rare “Above the Law” Poster Art!
As someone who loves movie posters and art, this rare one sheet for Above the Law hits all the right notes.
Source: Tony Stella.
14 Secrets of Secret Service Agents
Jake Rossen and Mental_Floss present 14 Secrets of Secret Service Agents. Here are three of my favorites…
2. THEY MAKE SURE THE PRESIDENT IS NEVER ALONE. EVEN IN THE BATHROOM.
Being on protective detail means following the president wherever he or she might go. This includes the bathroom, the doctor’s office, or anywhere that might benefit from a little privacy. “The president is never alone,” Robinson says. “When Reagan was in office, Joe was there for his prostate exams and colonoscopies. He was always in the room with a gun. And if he thought the doctor was any kind of threat, he would’ve shot him.”
10. THEY TEND TO PICK UP NEW HOBBIES.
Because the president is never without an escort, Secret Service agents are often forced to learn new hobbies. Wood didn’t have any experience riding horses when he accompanied Bill Clinton for rides during his two terms. “Fortunately, Clinton was not a master horseman like Reagan, so it was just a simple trail ride,” Wood says. But Clinton was a well-conditioned jogger, which forced agents to be in great shape in order to be able to keep up. “You’re doing your job while running for five miles,” Wood says.
9. “WORKING THE ROPE” IS THE MOST NERVE-WRACKING PART OF THE JOB.
According to Wood, no other detail duty is quite as stressful as dealing with impromptu presidential greetings with private citizens standing behind a roped-off area. “That’s where agents earn their money,” he says. “You have no idea what an uncontrolled crowd might do.” To minimize threats, agents are constantly scanning for hands stuffed in pockets or other signs of suspicious activity. Their omnipresent sunglasses? Those are for crowd-scanning without tipping off potential suspects, and to ward off any liquids or other projectiles thrown in their direction.
