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The Blacklist: Elizabeth Keen’s Dossier

March 29, 2016 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

If you’re done binge watching Daredevil Sesaon 2 on Netflix, then it’s time to pick another cool action-thriller, that is NBC’s critically acclaimed The Blacklist starring James Spader (Raymond “Red” Reddington) and Megan Boone (Elizabeth Keen), which is currently on it’s 3rd TV season. The first two seasons of The Blacklist are on Netflix and I have to say I’m hooked on the characters and the story. Hardcore fans of The Blacklist may want to take a look at this new Titan Books release, Elizabeth Keen’s Dossier by Tara Bennett and Paul Terry.

The Best of Scarlett, Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow

January 15, 2015 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

Like a greatest hits compilation CD from a band, Hasbro Studios has put up their own “Best of” tribute to a couple of popular G.I. Joe characters from their various cartoon incarnations. Hasbro Studios gathers the best cartoon clips of Scarlett, Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow.

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Filed Under: Entertainment, Geeky, Toys, Videos Tagged With: 1980s, action, action figures, cartoon, G.I. Joe, hasbro, ninja, Scarlett, Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow

A1 Presents The Weirding Willows

September 3, 2014 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

Comic book creator Dave Elliot creates a new Alice in Wonderland universe and re-imagining of famous literary characters from the 19th century. Like ABC/Disney’s TV show Once Upon A Time, “The Weirding Willows” is where the worlds of Wonderland, Oz, Neverland, Olympus, Mars and Earth collide. This trade collects issues #1-6 of The Weirding Willows with bonus commentary and artwork.

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Filed Under: Books, Comics, Geeky, Reviews Tagged With: action, adventure, Alice, Alice in Wonderland, Dave Elliot, fairy tales, Grimm, monsters, Oz, rabbits, Titan Comics

Classic Martial Arts Film Posters

April 30, 2013 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

Like the Wu-Tang Clan, as a kid growing up I saw many kung fu flicks with gravity defying kicks, flying swords and super speed punches. And if you are in the LA area, The Academy of Motion Picture & Sciences is showcasing classic martial arts film posters from Bruce Lee to Kill Bill. This huge 800 film poster collection & related materials was donated by producer & screenwriter Stephen Chin in 2011 to the Academy. This exhibit will run through August 25, 2013 and it’s FREE.

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Filed Under: Art, Culture, Design, Movies Tagged With: action, Bruce Lee, Hollywood, Hong Kong, kung-fu, LA, Los Angeles, martial arts, Oscars, Stephen Chin, The Academy

Knight Rider KITT Toy Car & Michael Knight

March 10, 2013 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

If you grew up in the 1980s, you may remember the NBC TV show Knight Rider. Out now and only available @ Entertainment Earth – the coolest ever Pontiac Trans-Am ever – the Knight Rider KITT car. The 1/15 scale toy car has electronic lights and sounds, and features iconic KITT voice of William Daniels. The KITT car can spew out 4 phrases:
“I am KITT….”
“All systems functioning.”
“May I recommend you engage my auto-cruise mode?”
“Michael, I detect vehicles…”

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