When someone dies in the grip of a powerful rage.. a curse is left behind..
Sounds spooky, right?
Check out the trailer for The Grudge, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and based on the Japanese series Ju-On.
Looks pretty gosh damn creepy to me.

The highly praised Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind will be coming to DVD on September 28. I wanted to see the flick back when it was in theaters, but didn't get to due to a series of unfortunate events in my lovelife.
Speaking of bad things happening to people in a succession of sorts and while we're on the subject of Jim Carrey movies, why not go watch this trailer as well?
Jude Law's voice is in it as well.

Speaking of DVDs due in September, Mean Girls will be released on the 21st.. normally, I wouldn't care, but Tina Fey is providing commentary for the flick along with the director. So I may be forced to at least rent it.

Wow.
All the trailers I'd seen here stateside for I, Robot made it look like complete ass... but this trailer for the flick from Japan makes me want to see it.
Odd.

A sketch of The Tick I did, and then played around with on Photoshop.

I must again put my powers of imploration to use and urge you to watch the trailer for Farenheit 9/11.

Check out the new internet exclusive trailer for Aliens vs Predator.

You simply must check out the trailer for Rex Steele : Nazi Smasher. The short film, which was made by a group of animators from Pixar and Cartoon Network, looks like a lot of good old fashion action adventure fun.

Look at the cover to this DVD and tell me this doesn't look like something you'd love to see.

Ray Charles has died at the age of 73.

Good news for fans of Fountains of Wayne. Really good news in fact.

Interesting news about t.A.T.u.

Ryan Adams fans will want to read this.

Nick Cave will release a double album called Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus this September.

Viggo Mortensen is set to star in a film adaptation of the graphic novel A History of Violence. David Cronenberg is directing.

Dave Chappelle may play Rick James in a film based on James' upcoming book, Memoirs of a Super Freak.

The end of this month will see the debut of Behind the Music : Guns 'N Roses.
It will then be immediately followed by (inside)out: The Rise of Velvet Revolver.

I was walking down the street with my friend and he said "I hear music." As though there's any other way to take it in. You're not special. That's how I receive it too...I tried to taste it, but it did not work. - Mitch Hedberg

I got the new Velvet Revolver disc today.
It's called Contraband.
I like it a lot.
More than a lot.
There's not much real rock 'n roll out there these days, but this is the real deal.
This is Scott Weiland's chance at rock god-hood.
All the pieces are there.
Over half of the songs on the album sound like they could be bonafide hit singles.
That's a lot more than I can say for a lot of albums.
If you're into rock, I'd say you'd be doing yourself a favor by picking it up... but if my word isn't good enough for you, you can listen to the entire album in streaming media format here.

I'm going to have to implore you with all the imploration powers I can muster to go watch the new Butch Walker video, Mixtape.

He has not completely forsaken us!
The funniest man, woman, or child on the internet (in my opinion), Seanbaby has returned with an article on the 10 Best Internet Fads.

Homer and Marge Simpson have beaten Romeo and Juliet and been named the greatest fictional couple of all time. Read more.

Our long, national nightmare is finally over.. Creed has broken up.

Lindsay Lohan will be playing Jeannie in the upcoming feature film version of I Dream of Jeannie.

Rosario Dawson is the newest name added to the cast list of Robert Rodriguez' adaptation of Frank Miller's Sin City.

I don't know how this could look any funnier: the trailer for Will Ferrel's Anchorman.
While you're at it, you better go ahead and watch the new trailer for what is sure to be my favorite Pixar film, The Incredibles.

I saw the new Harry Potter flick tonight.
Enjoyed it thoroughly.

The abridged script for Kill Bill Volume 2. It's funny.. honest.

Humor for those of you that are playing City of Heroes.

Feel free to go read some free internet reprints of old Golden Age comic titles from the 1940s. Thrill to the adventures of Doc Savage, Airboy, Fighting Yank, The Girl Commandos, Mr. Risk, Crimebuster, and countless others!

20 Food Myths.

The Darkness have already finished recording their second album with uber-producer Mutt Lange. According to an interview with Justin Hawkins on XFM Online, the only things left to figure out are the artwork and packaging details.
Also in second album news, Franz Ferdinand hope to have their second album in stores by the beginning of next year.

Click here to listen (or right-click and Save As..) to the new Van Halen tune, It's About Time.
It's one of three new tracks appearing on the new VH collection due in stores soon.


You Are Master Shake

The Ultimate Aqua Teen Hunger Force Quiz
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News worth reading for all of the Jeff Buckley fans.


"When Doves Cry" (by Prince)
How could you just leave me standing,
Alone in a world so cold?
Maybe you're just too demanding.
Maybe I'm just like my father--too bold.
Maybe you're just like my mother.
She's never satisfied.
Why do we scream at each other?
This is what it sounds like,
When doves cry.

Which 80's Song Fits You?
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This is one of my new favorite websites for some reason:
http://www.japantoday.com/

Have a listen to a 90 second clip from the new VAN HALEN song, It's About Time.

Wow.
You want to talk about a movie looking amazing, have a look at the trailer for Immortel.
As best as I could determine from what I've read about it, it's a French film, but everyone speaks English in it.

More amazing Nintendo videos:
Mario Pinball
The Legend of Zelda : The Minish Cap
Donkey Kong : The King of Swing

I'm going to have to implore you to check out some more videos of some of Nintendo's upcoming offerings.
STAR FOX
Paper Mario 2

Check out the track listing for this summer's Spider-Man 2 Soundtrack.

The Beastie Boys have announced the first dates of their summer tour.

My god would you please just go watch this video footage from Mario Tennis for the Gamecube?!

Conan O'Brien is coming to DVD!

The first footage from Robert Rodriguez' adaptation of Frank Miller's Sin City.
Is it just me or is Jessica Alba attractive?

Other movie news.. Return of the Living Dead is next up on the remake list. It begins filming next month in Romania, and the sequel for the film will be shot at the same time.
The Rock is now officially signed to play the lead in the John Woo's feature film version of '80s arcade favorite, Spy Hunter.

Does anyone remember a show called Spitting Image?
I remember it coming on at some point after Saturday Night Live when I was somewhere between 5 and 8.

Full track list, details, etc. for the upcoming The Very Best of Van Halen 2-disc set featuring three new songs with Sammy Hagar.

One time a guy handed me a picture of himself, and he said, "Here's a picture of me when I was younger." Every picture of you is of when you were younger. Here's a picture of me when I am older. You son of a bitch, how'd you pull that off? Let me see that camera... - Mitch Hedburg

Fast Times at Hero High.
If you dig comics or humor based around comics at all, you'll enjoy this.
You may also enjoy it if you like spoofs.. I know some of you do not though.
Watch it and feel free to let me know what you think.

I am Master Shake from Aqua Teen Hunger Force!!

Which Aqua Teen Hunger Force character are you??

CHEAT COMMANDOS!

Interested parties can download a new Megadeth song by clicking here.

Apparently, Finland has learned how to clone humans, and they've cloned two of Mauxfaux's resident shredder, Josh Hawkins, and put him in the band Nightwish.
Watch the video proof for yourself.

Members of Franz Ferdinand come to blows with Eminem's security goon.

Adam has been known to tell me I look like Benecio del Toro at times... and I've never wanted that to be true more than I do right now after having read this story about Scarlett Johansson.

Triple H is the new Conan.

An article on Superman from TIME Magazine.

Manga is the fastest growing segment of the publishing industry.
Did you know that? Read more.

A fine article on Stan Lee from USA Today's Money Section.

I still need to see Jersey Girl and Walking Tall. It's not news, I just didn't want to forget.

Fantastic Nintendo news from E3.
Mario fans click here.

Zelda fans click here.

Link prepares for his next great adventure. Wow.

A good rundown of Nintendo's E3 announcements, complete with pictures of the new Gameboy DS.
Just one of the tidbits about the DS: "..the DS supports 16 player wireless at 100 feet apart! Instant chat, draw, sending pictures to each other, and... If you get in range of other people, the DS automatically turns on, and activates online mode if you want."

This chicken may be the scariest looking thing I've ever seen.

I think the Burden Brothers are pretty badass as far as straight up rock bands go, and I think you may very well feel the same way after you watch this.

Speaking of rock bands, Robert "Mutt" Lange, producer of such quintissential rock albums as AC/DC's "Highway to Hell" and "Back in Black", Def Leppard's "Hysteria" and "Pyromania", and more, will be producing the next album by The Darkness.

"Step aside, everyone! Sensitive love letters are my specialty. Dear Baby, Welcome to Dumpsville. Population: you." - Homer Simpson

It's new BUTCH WALKER.
Just go watch it.
Please.
This guy.. this is the guy.

PAC-MANHATTAN!

Larry Wachowski, one of the co-creators of The Matrix, is soon to have his penis removed. Why would I make this up?

Also, in news to me, Sophia Coppola is married to Spike Jonze... but they're getting divorced ..... and she may be seeing Quentin Tarrantino now.

The Simpsons strike is over.

Ashton Kutcher and Johnny Knoxville may star in the feature film adaptation of the MÖTLEY CRÜE autobiography "The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band".

I'd consider it a personal favor from you to me if you would go and read this article on Godzilla.
That sounds like I'm joking, but I'm honestly not.
It discusses the original version of the film that most people have never seen, that stands as one of the most fervent anti-nuclear films ever.

Two aerial antennas met on a roof, fell in love, and got married. The ceremony wasn't much, but the reception was brilliant.

Todd McFarlane recreates KISS' LOVE GUN.
It's.. it's just so beautiful.

Bart: You know, Grampa kinda smells like that trunk in the garage
where the bottom's all wet.

Lisa: Nuh-uh, he smells more like a photo lab.

Homer: Stop it, both of you! Grampa smells like a regular old man,
which is more like a hallway in a hospital.

THE FIRST OFFICIAL PICTURES OF CHRISTIAN BALE AS BATMAN!

If you're a fan of The Dandy Warhols you might want to check this out.
You can get two albums exclusive to their site that have never been released before for $30.

"A painting in a museum probably hears more foolish remarks than anything else in the world." - Edmond and Jules De Goncourt

The cast of Rocko's Modern Life explains how to stay safe on the internet.
It skews a little young, but it's nice to see Rocko and the gang doing something.

Jessica Alba has joined the cast of Robert Rodriguez' silver screen adaptaion of Sin City. She'll be playing "Nancy".

Watch a sneak peek of Danny Phantom, a show I currently enjoy.

"It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n roll."

If you're here, chances are you know me.
Chances are also good you know I'm in a band.
We're called MAUXFAUX.
If you haven't heard us yet (or even if you have), I'm going to have to insist you check this out immediately.
http://www.purevolume.com/Mauxfaux

It'd would certainly mean a lot to all of us in the band and me personally.
Have a look around at the pictures and what not, but most importantly, give our tunes a listen.
You can even legally download one of them.
Then take the poll to let us know which song you liked the best.
Then add that page to your favorites and check back often, as all information regarding the band will be available there.
Also, should you like what you hear, we're relying on you wonderful guys and girls to help us spread the word and get that link out there to as many people as is humanly possible.
Thank you in advance.

my best to you always,
chrishaley

How about a look at some screen grabs from the Uncut Japanese version of Kill Bill Vol. 1?

USA Today has news on some of the spceial features and goodies on the upcoming Star Wars Original Trilogy DVD Collection.

Alex Ross has done two poster mock-ups for a Superman feature film starring Tom Welling (of Smallville).
For the full story as well as a look at the pictures click here.

Mitsuteru Yokohama, the creator of Gigantor and Mighty Robo, has died at the age of 69 due to a fire at his home in Tokyo.

Richard Linklater is working on a follow-up to Waking Life called A Scanner Darkly.
I say follow-up only because this film too will be turning live-action footage into animated sequences.

Because no one demanded it, production is moving forward on Police Academy 9.

Speaking of sequels, Carrie-Anne Moss has signed on for Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible 3.

Details on the special edition DVD releases of Predator and The Bourne Identity (which will include a new beginning and ending).

The following is straight from Dark Horizons:
Jurassic Park IV
For a long time we've heard talk about Spielberg's 'great idea' for the story of the fourth "Jurassic Park" movie that has gotten people exicted about the franchise. Well long time DH informer 'Undergear' finally has the scoop on what that idea might be:

"All these rumors about Jurassic Park 4 are false. They are retooling the script (out to big name doctors right now) But here's the worst part... All this talk about this "brilliant" idea, well... I cannot begin to tell you how bad his idea is...The government has trained dinosaurs to carry weapons and use them for battle purposes. I am not kidding!".

A great Rolling Stone article on The Burden Brothers.
A band which I endorse 100%.
You should too.
Or at least check them out.

I know Spike TV isn't too worried about any controversy stemming from things said on their new animated series This Just In.
How do I know they're not worried?
Because no one is watching it.
Someone has to watch it to get offended and start complaining.
That's just how these things work.
I happened across it last night, and I've got to say, it really wasn't that bad.
Maybe people should start watching it.
I guarantee if they do, someone will find something to complain about.. and fast.

Ever wonder what went on during the time when Palpatine trained Darth Vader?

I didn't get to see The Punisher this weekend, but I wanted to see it.
I did draw a quick sketch of the guy though for Shawn.
That has to count for something, right?
Well, hopefully, I'll see it at some point this week.
Here's the sketch.

(Shawn didn't ask for the sketch, I just know he likes The Punisher, and I hadn't seen him in a while, so I thought I'd draw him something.)

HOLY HELL!
ASH are going to be involved with Star Wars in some way!
Here's the details.

Eddie Izzard has been added to the cast of a new movie with an fairly impressive cast... not Sin City impressive, but it does share an actor or two with said film.

This is pretty funny.

So what's Damon Albarn been up to?
The future of Blur, Gorillaz, and more.

Doug brought to my attention the fact that I had neglected to mention that "Weird" Al will be playing in our general area soon.
The exact date? April 24
The exact place? The Grand Casino Event Center
I just figured most of you had already made your plans to see him well in advance, and my telling you was unnecessary.
In case you hadn't though, now you know.

Maggie is an artist like you don't even want to know about.. because she's too good.
Go look.

Picture of the Day... and another... you know, for fun.

The list of actors confirmed for the Robert Rodriguez film version of Frank Miller's Sin City contains such names as Mickey Rourke, Bruce Willis, Carla Gugino, Jaime King, Brittany Murphy, Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Maria Bello, Kate Bosworth, Steve Buscemi, Benicio del Toro, Michael Douglas, Josh Hartnett, Marley Shelton, Elijah Wood and Christopher Walken.
Rodriguez has also let it be known that Frank Miller will be helping him direct the entire film, and Quentin Tarantino will also be co-directing certain scenes.

Scientists talk about why kissing is so good for us.

Marshmallow Peeps in OUTER SPACE!!
Can you defeat them?

Happy Easter!

There's a chance you haven't seen this yet, so here's the trailer for Kill Bill Vol. 2.
It looks incredible.
Incredible.

Yeardley Smith, the voice of Lisa Simpson, says The Simpsons feature film is still probably 5 years away.

Ron Perleman and Thomas Jane have confirmed there will be at least one sequel to both Hellboy and The Punisher... though neither will have much to do with the other.

Due to the script being leaked during the last week, the producers have decided to wait even longer before unveiling the new costume Christian Bale will be wearing in Batman Begins.

Star Wars : Episode III will hit theaters on May 19, 2005.

Heath Ledger may be the next James Bond.

John Woo has acquired the rights to Metroid, and plans on doing a big-budget feature film version for the summer of 2006.

I guess someone needs to congratulate Hong Kong, because they've built Robocop.. and probably doomed us all to a life lived in subservience to robot overlords.
C'mon, we all saw those Terminator flicks.. you know it's only a matter of time.

I know it's not Christmas, but this is simply too funny.
Wrong, but funny.
Very funny.
You have to have sound for it to be funny though.

ThePunisherArmy.com

How to Fight So the Other Guy Goes to Jail.

The Perhapanauts.
I just like the name.

The Accidental Video Game Porn Archive.
Pretty funny.

The entire first Superman comic, Action Comics #1, from 1938 is now online for your viewing pleasure.

As much as I like the real video for "Hey Ya", I think I may like this one more.

Who wants a body massage?
What did he just say?

This one's for Tara and any of the other Rainbow Brite fans from back in the day.

For fans of Super Mario or impressive guitar playing: click here.

How the Japanese learn English.
Definitely worth checking out.

I just found out Nintendo will be releasing a new version of Mario Tennis for the Gamecube.
I'm psyched.

A movie.. about dodgeball?
And it's called Dodgeball?
And Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller are the stars?
Okay, you got me.

There's a rumor making the rounds that Steve Buscemi may be playing The Joker should the new Batman flick merit a sequel.... which I'm sure it will.

Oh, man... I want this.

Sequential Tart takes a look at He-Man.

If there's anything out there as wonderful as this, I haven't found it..
The Adventures of Seinfeld and Superman!

Harvard says downloading (of the illegal variety) is NOT responsible for the slump in records sales.
Read more.

Ash (the one with the Boomstick) is making his way to comics.

Mothman lives!

The first pictures of the new Batmobile?

If I could only recommend one comic to a person, this would definitely be on the list of possible candidates: INVINCIBLE: Family Matters (Vol. 1)
You could waste $10 on a lot worse.
It's worth giving a try.
Actually, you can go here and check out the entire first issue...
then read the first issues of Grrl Scouts, The Clockmaker, and Powers.
Chances are you'll thank me.
And if you're bored and at work, even if you don't like the comics, at least it will have killed some time.

A gallery of every picture from the original 1952 Mars Attacks! cards.
It's amazing.
And people think kids see too much violence now.

Monty Python... in Lego form.

Peter Jackson has announced that Jack Black will be starring in his version of King Kong.
No, not as the gorilla.

I adopted a lil' Superman fetus
from Fetusmart! Hooray fetus!

Also, I'd like to thank Tara and Edward for being the only two people I know of from this site to try to keep Home Movies on the air.
Edward's comments were especially well delivered.

Please go here and help save Home Movies.
Some things are worth fighting for.. and The Wizard's Baker is one of them.

For those of you that are interested in hearing other people discuss Dawn of the Dead (and I'm sure there are a few of you out there), why not have a look at The Cinemarati Roundtable?

Comcast has bought cable network, TechTV for $300 million.
Comcast plans on merging it with it's video game channel, G4.
I enjoy both channels, so I'm not particularly happy to hear this as it means there'll be less video game stuff on G4, and less... tech on television in general.

Picture of the day: The Official Poster for Star Boy (and The Captain of Outer Space)
(written, directed, produced, edited, and catered by Brendan Small)

Pontiki?
Yes, Pontiki.

The latest official word on Van Halen.

Two great little pieces from/about Weezer: one and two.

How about some pictures of Scotland?

Jail is tough.
Tell him that he set you up.

I'm honestly not trying to say anything, I just thought this was funny looking.

You're Ulysses!
by James Joyce
Most people are convinced that you don't make any sense, but compared
to what else you could say, what you're saying now makes tons of sense. What people do
understand about you is your vulgarity, which has convinced people that you are at once
brilliant and repugnant. Meanwhile you are content to wander around aimlessly, taking in
the sights and sounds of the city. What you see is vast, almost limitless, and brings you
additional fame. When no one is looking, you dream of being a Greek folk hero.

Take the Book Quiz
at the Blue Pyramid.

VAN HALEN have finally made an announcement.. a vague announcement, but an announcement nonetheless.

You can check out 4 songs from the new Ben Kweller CD "On My Way" right here.
You can then buy the disc at the record store of your choice on April 6.

The official site for BATMAN BEGINS is now online.
There's nothing there yet, except for the new logo/emblem, but it does look pretty right on.

Speaking of superhero movies, rumor has it that Jake Gyllenhaal is Kevin Smith's first choice to play The Green Hornet.

Quite a bit of news on Sin City.

"Show of hands: who here misses the days of extended guitar solos, striped leotards, falsetto vocals and songs demanding, 'Get your hands off my woman'? Yeah, me too. THE DARKNESS is here to put that hickey back on your neck, fire up the Camaro and party down at the nearest parking lot like it's 1979. Is the band for real? Yes. Does it rock? Yes. Is it hard to get around the multiple-octave range that Justin Hawkins is ripping in every song? Well, a little, but the band is gaining speed here in the States after selling more than a million copies of 'Permission to Land' (Atlantic) in its native Britain. I'll take THE DARKNESS over those whiny emo bands any day. At least they're getting chicks." - Dave MF'ing Grohl

There are a number of CDs worth checking out coming Tuesday.
Here's my rundown (in no particular order):
The Vines - Winning Days
HIM - Greatest Hits
Guns n' Roses - Greatest Hits
Bring Them to Your Knees: A Tribute to Guns N' Roses
The Punisher - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Eagles of Death Metal - Peace, Love, and Death Metal
Pedro the Lion - Achilles' Heel
Snow Patrol - Final Straw
Sugarcult - Palm Trees & Power Lines
Gary Jules - Trading Snakeoil for Wolftickets
Weezer - Weezer (Blue Album) Special Edition

Also look for the first ever Weezer DVD, Video Capture Device.

This is a zombie I drew the other night after seeing Dawn of the Dead.

Dawn of the Dead was really good.
That's my review.
Go see it.
That's my recommendation.

The world is pretty ridiculous these days in general.
Fountains of Wayne are involved in a bit of this ridiculosity.
For those of you who care, the song in question is one of my favorite FoW songs ever.

Also for those of you who are interested, MAUXFAUX (the band I'm in) has finished recording our first EP and are in the process of mixing it to a state of finished, face-melting rock excellence.
We should be done by the end of next week at the latest.
Exciting, yeh?
For those of you who have heard rough mixes of the tracks, I apologize, because they don't begin to do the finished versions justice.
Go ahead and remove your socks, because they're about to get rocked.
Look for "The Collapse EP" in the record collections of people with good taste very soon.

I think I may start reviewing things on here again.
Just an idea.
How was your St. Patrick's Day?

Listen to the new Ima Robot single, Alive.
It's pretty good.

Or go here and listen to the entire new disc "Winning Days" from The Vines.

Rivers Cuomo and Matt Sharp have patched things up and are friends again.
Good to hear.

"Sex on the Beach? I'll have that too.. except the real one." - Coach McGuirk
I'm begging you to go watch this.
Seriously.

I can't believe I hadn't seen this before, but apparently, Aqua Teen Hunger Force have plans that involve Van Halen.
That's right.
Just watch.
They also have plans to blow up the sun.
The bullet is amazing in it's capacity to instill fear into your puny Earth minds.

News already on the DVD of the new remake of Dawn of the Dead.

Did you know in 1979 there was a movie called "Weasels Rip My Flesh"?
Well, there was.. and now it's out on DVD.
I bet if 10 copies of it are sold Hollywood will start planning the remake.

I'm not even going to bother trying to explain it to you, just go check it out: Flying Shark vs Flying Crocodile.
Thank you, Adult Swim.

Volume 5 of MST3K DVD collections was released Tuesday for those of you who aren't so good at keeping up with such things.
Go out and buy yourself a copy.
Then, why not enjoy a short interview with MST3K's own Mike Nelson.


:: how jedi are you? ::

Why don't you just do yourself a favor and let Brendon Small teach you the alphabet?

Then let Coach McGuirk teach you a thing or two about Scottish Highland dancing.

It's very educational here today.

95.5 KLOS in southern California is teasing "HUGE" Van Halen news.

The new trailer for The Day After Tomorrow.

Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age) has a new side-project called, I kid you not, Eagles of Death Metal.
Click here for more info.

For those of you that live in the area I do, Angie Aparo will be playing at 12 & Porter in Nashville on June 3.
Make a note of this date... for my sake.

I don't know if anyone else has heard about this, but there's a rumor making the rounds that Hugh Jackman may be the next James Bond.


This is a little high-tech monster guy that I drew last night.

Gary Oldman has just joined the cast of the new Batman flick starring Christian Bale and directed by Christopher Nolan.
Also, the title has been changed to Batman Begins.
Gets better by the day.
Filming started Tuesday.

Feel free to watch the new trailer for Hellboy.

Sean Astin (you know.. "Sam" in The Lord of the Rings) is apparently very interested in directing the big screen adaptation of The Fantastic Four. He's also claimed that if he gets the job, Orlando Bloom will play Johnny Storm (aka The Human Torch).

Seinfeld fans can take comfort in the knowldege that all the differences between the show's stars have been settled and that all four will be taking part in the creation of bonus features for the upcoming DVDs.

The Living End released a new disc yesterday.
You can give most of the album a listen for free by clicking here.
It's pretty decent. I like "Who's Gonna Save Us?" especially.

Get a load of the Gameboy Time Machine.

Bobby's World joins the ever-expanding list of old, but not that old, cartoons that are making their way to DVD.

TeenGirlSquad 5.
Now you too can watch it. Wow!

I'm listening to Ann Beretta a band for which a band I was in opened. So yeah... oh crap.. I think I left something in the oven.

Like Magic the Gathering?
Yeah, I don't either.
But do you like Monty Python?
I thought you might.
This is pretty funny.

How'd you like a free copy of Futurama: Volume 3?
Here's your chance.


It's a webcomic.
It's not always terribly funny, but it does have it's moments.
I like it more for the look of it.. oh, and of course the wonderful colors.
It has colors.


You are the Black Knight. You are exceedingly brave
and have great strength, but your foolishness
leads to the loss of both your arms and your
legs in battle.
Which Monty Python's Quest For the Holy Grail character are you?
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One of the best Strong Bad e-mails in quite a while.


You are Mario. You're pretty good-all-around.
You're the hero most of the time, and you don't
get too hung up in it...just try and let others
get a little spot-light too, okay?
What Nintendo Charater are You? (pics)
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I'm going to stab you now. Because I love you.

Robert Rodriguez is apparently directing a feature film version of SIN CITY.
If all of this is true, I couldn't be any more excited.


"RUN!"
-#15 Nanahara Shuya
Which Battle Royale Character are You?
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Yet another hilarious Home Movies sneak preview.

"Someone will say to us, 'Who in God's name do you think you are?' and we'll say, 'We're The Darkness. Get used to it.'" - Justin Hawkins
All manner of media to watch and/or listen to from The Darkness.
I recommend the interview with Justin and Ed especially.

"We're going to make the best balls-out record we've ever made, and we're going to make it in a studio. We're not used to studios, only basements." - Dave Grohl to Billboard.com on the next Foo Fighter's album which he plans on releasing before the end of the year

The new trailer for The Punisher has done a fine job of alleviating some of the fears instilled in me by the last trailer.

I can't recall if I've mentioned this before, but Jude Law and David Bowie have become friends, and chances are Law will be playing Bowie in the movie based on his life that's currently in pre-production.

The Alarm (a rock band) have tricked the system... good for them I say.

You can go play Yohoho! Puzzle Pirates and join the social online world of puzzling piracy.

"Every time I walk by the funeral parlor down the street, I'm almost overcome by the smell of maple syrup. Is there something about corpses I don't know?" - Tycho, Penny Arcade

My favorite Scottish writer, Mark Millar, has some news (according to him, which means rumors to the rest of the world) on the status of the next Superman flick.

These are without a doubt some of the worst album covers EVER.

Kevin Smith will be writing and directing a feature film adaptation of The Green Hornet.
For more on this straight from Mr. Smith click here.

Billy Corgan blames James Iha for the dissolution of the Smashing Pumpkins.

Rhino has created a new e-card for the DVD release of Mystery Science Theater 3000 Volume 5.
Go watch it... if you want.

This is by someone named Jeffrey Brown.
Carey showed it to me.

You can check out the new Postal Service video here if you like.

March 23 will see the release of a Guns N' Roses Greatest Hits album.

Megadeth is working on a new album.

A pretty interesting article on the new Metallica documentary, "Some Kind of Monster."

Hot Hot Heat have already completed nine songs for their next album, though no release date has been decided on yet.

The Ataris will be releasing a full-length live album on October 25.
The disc will feature both an Elvis Costello cover and a cover of The Misfits song Astro Zombies.

A short, but amusing interview with David Bowie.

The very idea of something called Marvel Mighty Beans is hilarious to me.

UGO's Top 11 Video Game Cartoons.

Twentieth Century Fox has begun the very early stages of working on a Simpsons movie. It is expected that most of the best writers from the show's fifteen seasons will be helping to create a script worthy of Springfield's most famous family.

Get a load of what The Joker may look like in that new Batman cartoon I spoke of a few days ago: click.
Also, it appears this new cartoon will have the most technologically advanced android toys ever created.

While we're on the subject of Batman, Liam Neeson has just been added to the cast of Batman : Intimidation (starring Christian Bale and directed by Christopher Nolan). Neeson will be playing the film's villian Ra's al Ghul... which for the uninitiated into the world of comic geekdom translates to "The Demon's Head".

For those of you who haven't heard yet, BUTCH WALKER has been signed to Epic Records and given his own (yet-to-be-named) imprint through which he will be releasing a live disc, a DVD, and then his long awaited sophmore solo album.
We should have all of these things in our grubby little mitts before the end of 2004.

Josh Homme has kicked Nick Oliveri out of Queens of the Stone Age because of his excessive partying.
That doesn't sound like a particularly rock and roll reason to kick someone out of a band.
Van Connor of Screaming Trees has been announced via the official QOTSA site as Oliveri's replacement.

Though I'm sure none of you care, but since I do, Judas Priest will indeed be one of the headlining act on this year's Ozzfest.

Rumors continue to persist that Van Halen is planning a summer tour. Time will tell I suppose.

AC/DC are working on material for a new album.

News for the Iron Maiden fans.

All kinds of Motorhead news.

Did anyone else know there's a Mini- KISS?
Does anyone else find these pictures from one of their shows unsettling?
While I'm on the subject of strange things, did anyone else read the article on these kids in Rolling Stone a few months ago?
I wonder what Axl thinks of all of this.

I too have thought of owning a pet alligator... hopefully, with results of equal or greater hilarity.

George Lucas has finally caved in and WILL release the original Star Wars Trilogy (or at least the Special Edition version of said trilogy) on DVD this September.
For more information feel free to click away.

The Fairly Oddparents are at Burger King all this month and for most of March.

Both Charisma Carpenter (Cordelia on Buffy and Angel) and Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy... on some show that's title escapes me at the moment) are leading contenders for the role of Wonder Woman in the upcoming flick.
I think Charisma's a much better match, but since when has Hollywood listened to me?

The Abridged Cat in the Hat script.

Check out these promotional pics from the new Batman cartoon coming to the WB and Cartoon Network later this year.
Picture 1
Picture 2
Here's an article giving more of the details on the show itself.
I like the design work I've seen so far, and it sounds like a pretty interesting take on the character.. so as you may have already assumed, I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out.

X2 director Bryan Singer and screenwriters Dan Harris and Michael Dougherty have just been announced as the new writing team for Marvel Comics' Ultimate X-Men. No word on when their run will begin or who will be handling the art chores. Regardless, this sounds good to me.

Kiera Knightly (Pirates of the Caribbean) is in talks to play the starring role in a movie adaptation of I Dream of Jeannie.

October 5 will see Disney releasing a 2-disc special edition of Aladdin. Just thought some of you might like to know.

I just liked this thing, so here it is..

What can I say besides porkchop sandwiches?
Yo Joe!
(Update: This link was broken earlier, but it's better now. I promise.)

Attention Freaks and Geeks fans!
You can now pre-order the special limited edition, never to be sold anywhere else, 8-disc collector's set of F&G directly from the creators of the show at this link.

Coach McGuirk (from Home Movies) proves himself a poet of the everyman's vocabulary.

News on Nintendo's next console.. as well as other things.

I drew a very cartoony Ghost Rider.

Godzilla returns..

The trailer for Around the World in 80 Days.. starring Jackie Chan.

Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell have both just signed to star in a feature film version of Bewitched.
For some reason I think I'm looking forward to seeing how this turns out.

Picture of the Day... it's the way posters should look.

I drew a little Spider-Kid.


"I had a paper route when I was a kid, I was a paperboy. I was supposed to go to two thousand houses or two dumpsters." - Mitch Hedberg

I just caught the tail-end of a commercial for some kind of pill that, if I heard correctly, gives men a 36 hour erection.
I believe the name of the pill was, "The Funniest Thing to Slip Into a Friend's Drink EVER!"

Picture of the Day.

For the Samurai Jack fans, a surprise announcement was made today.


Here's a picture of "late teens/early twenties Jesus" I drew while I was sketching ideas for my Jesus vs Aquaman comic.. some of you may remember me talking about it...

You will be smothered under a rug. You're a little
anti-social, and may want to start gaining new
social skills by making prank phone calls.
What horrible Edward Gorey Death will you die?
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MSNBC talks about "Darling Nikki" ... it's a good read.

Fountains of Wayne will be on Letterman Thursday night.

An update on the injured Ryan Adams.

Being a member of the Fiend Club, I found this story to be very distressing. One should keep in mind however, that there has been no news about this from any other source, so take this news with a grain of salt.

If the Lord of the Rings had been written by someone else..

The Top 20 Male Reactions to Olive Oyl.

I don't know if anyone else has heard about this, but apparently Mazda is building Transformers now.

The pieces are falling into place as more and more information on Metroid : Zero Mission surfaces.

I had an orange the other day that may have been the best orange I've ever had.

This Sunday at the Super Bowl pre-show, there is a good chance Sammy Hagar is going to announce that he and Van Halen have reunited and will tour this summer.
Rumor has it that the band has been locked away in a studio in California working on new tracks for either Best Of.. Vol. 2 or for a new record.

Speaking of reunited bands, there is a 90% chance that JUDAS PRIEST will be on this year's Ozzfest bill.
Which unfortunately means, I may have to go to Ozzfest.

March 23 will finally see the release of the first Weezer DVD and the expanded reissue of "The Blue Album."
For more info check here and here.

There will be new Aqua Teen Hunger Force DVDs this summer!
There will also be other Adult Swim DVDs released at the same time, including Sealab 2021.
For those of you that are interested in knowing more about me, Sealab 2021 features one of my favorite theme songs ever.
Speaking of Adult Swim characters we all know and love, check out this Space Ghost news.

TRAVIS will appear on The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn Friday night.
Someone please tape this for me!

The critics of Rolling Stone offer up their individual Top 10 Albums of 2003. I enjoyed reading it.

The Darkness are coming to America!
I'm already making plans to go to either the Chicago show or the Atlanta one.. who's with me?

The full story on Ryan Adams' big accident in Liverpool.

Mike Patton (Faith No More/Fantomas) is working on his first solo album for a 2005 release, but here's the twist.. it's an album of pop songs.

Supergrass are planning on releasing a "Best of.." compilation with two new songs and a DVD at some point this year.

Check out the trailer for Zatoichi.
It's not that bad if you ignore the voice-over guy.
This character is one of Japan's great franchises (there's been a Zatoichi film in movie theaters or a series on television pretty much without any kind of gaps from 1962), and it stars "Beat" Takeshi Kitano.. what else do you need?

This really cracked me up.
I'm not trying to make fun though, I like people who can get excited about things.

Things continue to get worse on the Superman movie front.

In some positive movie news, Naomi Watts has finally signed to star in Peter Jackson's new King Kong epic.
I'm already prepared to say that I think this movie will be a masterpiece on par with the original.
It starts shooting in August and will be in theaters around Christmas 2005.

Also, the new Christopher Nolan/Christian Bale Batman flick has a title, BATMAN : INTIMIDATION.


You are Mario! You're pretty good-all-around.
You're the hero most of the time, and you don't
get too hung up in it...just try and let others
get a little spot-light too, okay?


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Ewan talks Episode III.

Spider-Man battles Mr. Zodiac in a Big Little Book... ugh.

The 100 Most Annoying Things of 2003.

Picture of the Day... it's a good one today!

For those of you who haven't heard yet, Lord of the Rings : Return of the King received 11 Oscar nominations.
You can check out CNN.com's analysis of the nominees and front-runners here if you're so inclined.
I'm not looking forward to the riots that will surely follow if Return of the King doesn't win at least Best Picture.

Today sees the release of G.I. Joe Season 1 on DVD.
A flash animation dealie has been created to mark the occasion.

Also, feel free to check out the box art for MST3K DVD Collection Volume 5.

For those of you who are fans of Nuno Bettencourt (and I'm well aware I may be the only one here), his new band Population 1 has just opened their new site.
There's not much there yet, but here's to hoping for more.
And while I'm on the subject of Nuno....

In sad news, Captain Kangaroo recently passed away at the age of 76 after a long period of illness.
For more, click here.

Picture of the Day.. and why not have another?

This is another one of my older cartoons, but I'm told it's a favorite of several..

I apologize for my abscence while my band was busy recording our first EP.
I'll probably be elaborating on the events that occurred and the experience itself a little later.

For those of you that haven't heard yet, here's a good bit of information on the new Nintendo DS... (Dual Screen).
Also, Justin at GameGirlAdvance has a pretty good take on the whole thing.

Picture of the Day

This is the exact opposite of good news.
Surely, some kind of petition needs to be started in a speedy-type manner.

Satellite News has some more info on the upcoming MST3K release. Wahoo!

The WB is working on a remake of cult favorite television program, Dark Shadows.

The next Harry Potter flick may be the most expensive movie ever made.

It occurred to me that some of you might not be acquainted with some of my older stuff, so here's an older picture..

Hope you like it.

Scroll down a bit and check out the Universal Monster Legacy Collections.
I'll be purchasing all of these.. though I'm sure you didn't need me to tell you that.

Picture of the Day

Comic of the Day

YELLOW You are very perceptive and smart. You are clear and to the point and have a great sense of humor. You are always learning and searching for understanding. Find out your color at Quiz Me!

MST3K fans can look forward to more DVD releases starting in March.
No word on whether or not it will be individual episodes, or more box sets though.
The same company will also be releasing a 4-disc Jem Seasons 1 & 2 box set in May.
And while I'm on the subject of animated shows from my childhood on DVD, the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon from '87 will be hitting a store near you in April.
Wahoo!

I'm sure you've all seen it by now, but do check out the trailer for Van Helsing.
Does anyone else think it's an odd coincidence that he looks an awful lot like Eddie Van Halen?
Tycho and Gabe were talking about Van Helsing also, and it made me wish I still got to take part in debates of such a high magnitude on the geekery meter.

Typing Tutor Turbo.

Have fun creating your own superhero with DC Comics, Hostess Snack Cakes, and the wonders of Flash animation.
Also, possibly win a contest of some kind.

Canada has a show called Puppets Who Kill... enjoy.

Picture of the Day.

Freaks and Geeks is coming to DVD.
All those online petitions you signed have paid off.
Here's a first look at the box art.

I don't think I mentioned this before, but Megan got me this for Christmas, and I honestly can't think her enough.

Hooray for good news for Nintendo.. that is good.

http://www.obeyyourimage.com/chris/

This one's for Daniel..

Back before Christmas, you may recall me talking about Penny Arcade's attempts to show the world at large that gamers are not anti-social time-bombs just waiting to go off through their Child's Play program.
Here's a little follow up for those of you who are interested.
I'd like to think we (and when I say, I mean anyone who was involved in anyway) did some real good, not only for some very sick children, but for the public image of gamers everywhere.

Home Movies is one of my favorite shows, and the new season just started Sunday.
To celebrate this occasion why don't you watch this clip from one of the new episodes.
It almost made me cry with laughter.

Watch this week's e-mail and then have fun playing not one, but as many as FOUR Strong Bad computer games!

Because you know.. he probably should.

Has anyone ever heard of this show?


Good. You know your music. You should be able to
work at Championship Vinyl with Rob, Dick and
Barry


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Terry Dodson may have just become the be-all/end-all Spider-Man artist as far as I'm concerned.
Look at this.
I can't recall whereas I've ever seen someone create an image of Spider-Man that so deftly captures both a classic and modern feel.
To say nothing of what a good job he did on the villians and supporting characters.

Some DVD news I'm sure we're all glad to hear.
And yes, it does involve Jonny Quest.

New pictures of Elephant-Batman.. what's that? I'm sorry, I've been told he's called "Pilot Batman."

Don't even act like I'm not buying this.


americanelf.com

Check out some new shots from the sequel to everyone's favorite game where you jump, Kingdom Hearts 2.

While you're there, you'd probably better go ahead and check out this Legend of Zelda Retrospective.

How about a free 12 month subscription to EGM.

CHUD.com (the nice people who have sent me to more than one free movie) have put up their choices for the 10 Best DVD Releases of 2003.

Glorious zombie news.

Marvel Comic launches a new initiative.. complete with pictures. Fairly interesting if you're interested in comics or the comics industry.

Picture of the Day.

Okay, it's come to my attention that something I tried to put on here earlier wasn't working like I wanted it to.. so here's a revised version:
Step 1: Go to unsignedtalents.com
Step 2: Go to "Search by Genre or Skill"
Step 3: Select the genre "EasyListening"
Step 4: Click on "View Profile" for Simon Richers Mother Moll
Step 5: Listen to or download "Turbo Love"
Step 6: Vote for us after you're done.
Step 7: Tell someone else you know to follow these same 7 steps.

Easy, right?
This is the song Edward and I recorded on New Year's Eve.
Ed wrote the song and is playing guitar and singing lead vocals. I'm singing backing vocals and adding "mmm"s, "that's hot"s, etc.

My apologies for the lack of updates as of late.. I was out of town and working. Back to business as usual..

The MediaSharx have put together their lists of the Best and Worst of 2003.

Apparently Tom Cruise is still very interested in playing Iron Man in a big budget silver screen adaptation. He told Empire Magazine that he thinks it's a very interesting character, but he wants to figure out a way to make the movie something really exciting that doesn't feel like just another superhero movie.

Legal red-tape and such may keep Peter Jackson (or anyone for that matter) from being able to make The Hobbit a cinema reality. Keep 'em crossed, kids.

Picture of the Day.

ATTENTION!
Step 1: Please follow this link.
Step 2: Download the song.
Step 3: Vote for the band.
Step 4: Tell someone else to do the same.
I thank you in advance.

Two new promo pictures for the live action/CGI Garfield movie... also a link to the first trailer for the flick.

Apparently Columbia Tri-Star are planning on releasing a new even more special-est edition DVD of the first Spider-Man flick.