Another great Ting Tings track that makes you wanna dance on a Friday. The Ting Tings with the “Wrong Club.”
Viral Video Friday: The Ting Tings “Wrong Club”
August 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor Issue #1
July 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
One of the most popular actors to play the Doctor was Matt Smith. Look for more Matt Smith adventures as the Eleventh Doctor with this on-going series by Titan Comics. Writers Al Ewing & Rob Williams and artist Simon Fraser delivers the first issue to Doctor Who fans.
London Calling: House of Vans
July 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Like the one in Brooklyn, New York, kicks-maker VANS will be opening a House of Vans in London on August 9th, 2014. Not only will there be an in-door skate park, but a venue for musicians and artists alike. So the next time you take the Tube in London, stop at Waterloo Station.
The 30,000 square feet palace will be hipster fresh. Tunnel One will feature an art gallery; Tunnel Two will have the VansLab artist studios and a 100 person capacity screening room; Tunnel Three will hold a music stage for around 850 concert-goers and of course, a bar; Tunnel Four will hold the in-door skate park and restaurant/cafe; and Tunnel Five will hold another in-door skate park.
For more information, go to: House of Vans – London.
Sex, Drugs and Superpowers is Death Sentence
July 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The G+ Virus gives humans superpowers! Writer Monty Nero and artist Mike Dowling deliver an off-beat mature-audience superhero book in “Death Sentence.” In this world, the G+ Virus is like the AIDS virus that has spread across the globe affecting the general population. The G+ Virus is transmitted through unprotected sex, but the virus gives humans superhuman powers. There is a catch though, once you get it, you will ONLY have 6 months to live. Now what will you do with 6 months on the planet? What kind of superhuman power(s) will you get? And what will you do with your superpowers?
Frankie’s Garage: Euro-Spec Fast Fords
June 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
On this side of the pond, usually what comes to mind when you think Ford racing cars? The American pony, the Ford Mustang. There is a different story in the UK and Europe, where they love smaller cars and rally performing hot hatches. XCar Films gives us a little 4-1-1 on two iconic Fast Fords, in the ’80s the Ford Sierra RS Cosworth and in the ’90s the Ford Escort Cosworth.
Dragons: Dragon Down
June 4, 2014 by 1 Comment
Dragons, like vampires, werewolves and zombies are all the rage in movies, TV shows, books, comics and video games these days. Besides the dragons in HBO’s Games of Thrones, Dreamworks animated How to Train Your Dragon (2010) is also very popular. I was pleasantly surprised how good the first one was and now I’m just excited for the sequel – How to Train Your Dragon 2 being released on June 13, 2014. Titan Comics will be releasing graphic novels of all-new adventures based on the How to Train Your Dragon franchise.
Hamburger Sneakers by END. x Saucony
May 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Sneaker-heads and burger fans can rejoice with this yummy sneaker collab between UK’s END Hunting Co. and kick’s label Saucony. The END. x Saucony Shadow 5000 “Burger” dropped this past weekend in the UK.
Psycho Gran #1 by David Leach
March 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
On the other side of the pond is this old lady superhero, well sort of, she is known as Psycho Gran. Who is Psycho Gran? Well, she was created by cartoonist David Leach and Psycho Gran first appeared in British children’s comic Oink! in 1986. The cult-hit granny is back in digital form with all new adventures in Psycho Gran #1.
Viral Video Friday: Cadbury Passport Control
March 14, 2014 by 1 Comment
Cadbury maybe known for their Easter-time chocolate eggs, but this Cadbury ad will make you dance and buy some Cadbury chocolate snacks.
The Complete Accident Man
March 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
When you step into your comic book shop this week and your head is screaming for something different and politically incorrect, then try The Complete Accident Man by creators Pat Mills (Marvel’s 2099 series) and Tony Skinner (2000AD). This trade collects Accident Man’s run on Toxic! comics and his own Dark Horse mini-series, so now you can read everything in one sitting with some beer and chips.
Garth Ennis Presents – Battle Classics
February 11, 2014 by 2 Comments
On this side of the pond, we get lots of War World II stories from the press and Hollywood, but not much from the British POV. Comic book writer Garth Ennis (Preacher, Hitman) with Titan Books gathers an incredible collection of World War II comic book stories from the British perspective. “Battle” was published weekly from 1975 to 1988 and left a mark in British comic book history and gave comic book talents like John Wagner, Mike Western, Cam Kennedy, John Cooper, Alan Hebden and David Hunt freedom to tell honest life and death tales from World War II.
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“… I believe HMS Nightshade to be its writer’s most important work: it is about something that counts. It is not about fantasy of future lawmen, interplanetary bounty-hunters, or assassins in a game of murder.” Garth Ennis, Garth Ennis Presents Battle Classics
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Wallace & Gromit: The Complete Newspaper Comic Strips Collection
January 6, 2014 by 2 Comments
Over the years, the British have crossed the Atlantic with iconic entertainment, like The Beatles, One Direction (LoL), Monty Python, Are You Being Served?, Mr. Bean, just to name a few, now in the animation realm, it has to be Nick Park and his animated creation Wallace & Gromit. Wallace & Gromit: The Complete Newspaper Comic Strips Collection collects the comic strips published in the UK daily newspaper The Sun, from 2010-2011.
Kano: Build your own DIY computer in 20 minutes
November 28, 2013 by 2 Comments
Building your own PC can be tough for non-geeks or non-technical people. Well, now kids all of ages can build their own DIY computer in about 20 minutes and learn programing and coding in a fun and easy way with Kano. The London agency MAP Project Office teamed up Kano founders Alex Klein and Yonatan Raz-Fridman to build these cheap computer kits.
Frankie’s Garage: Astra VXR hatchback
November 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Xcar Films checks out the Euro-spec Vauxhall Astra VXR hot hatchback. Along with the race red color, the snazzy aero-kit and 20″ wheels, the turbo-4 generates 279 horses. This Astra VXR can really give the Ford Focus and Fiesta ST hatches a dogfight.
Plush Lamb Toys Crying for Help
October 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
UK-based street artist and political activist Banksy always has something to say and point out. Check this short clip out:
Very Naughty Boys by Robert Sellers
October 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The 1980s decade of films were dominated by Hollywood blockbusters and sequels, but also during this time, from across the pond in Britain, a couple of films would make it’s way over, like the “Life of Brian”, “Time Bandits”, “Mona Lisa” and “The Missionary.” All these films was brought to film-goers by an unlikely friendship between a famous musician and Wall Street-type accountant/lawyer forming an independent film company. During the ten-year run, HandMade Films produced 23 films and made it’s own mark in British film history.
Peter Cushing: A Life in Film by David Miller
July 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
For us Americans we remember actor Peter Cushing from Star Wars as the villian Grand Moff Tarkin. If you’re a fan of horror classics from the 1950s-1960s, the studio Hammer Films released many fright films that Mr Cushing starred in. He was well known for playing Baron Frankenstein and Doctor Van Helsing.
Author David Miller delves into the life and times of the actor in Peter Cushing: A Life in Film. The 192-page book is not just a Wikipedia of his films, TV appearances, and stage work, but is truly a no holds-barred look into the journey of Peter Cushing’s up and down life in front of the camera and off. Life changed after his wife Violet Helene Beck passed away in 1971, as Peter contemplated suicide many times and mentions when someone who is very close to you dies it is never the same again. The book also includes many B&W and color photos from his iconic films, movie posters and chronology of his appearances on film, TV and plays.
Peter Cushing: A Life in Film is an in-depth comprehensive chronicling of Peter’s career as an actor and a look into his private life. And when you’re done reading the book, you young kids and film buffs should try to watch many of his classic Hammer Films.
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Hardback: Peter Cushing – A Life in Film
Author: David Miller
Publisher: Titan Books
MSRP: $24.95USD
Available: Now
Frankie’s Garage: Jaguar C-X75 Prototype
June 28, 2013 by 1 Comment
Everybody now is producing some sort of hybrid sports car and this is Jaguar’s C-X75 Prototype. For a hybrid, I really like the sound of the engine roaring by.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqqJs0mqH9M
Viral Video Friday: Time Lapse Asia Videos
June 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
More time-lapse videos this Friday. “This is Shanghai” by Rob Whitworth and JT Singh shows the mega urban sprawl of Shanghai during the day and neon nights.
Deadbeat – Makes You Stronger by Guy Adams
June 20, 2013 by 1 Comment
Max Jackson and Tom Harris are not just best friends, but “retired” thespians always looking for a pub or two for a great night out all over London. Their new drinking hangout is Deadbeat, a cozy jazz bar that Tom bought a few years back after retiring from the theatre business. Some novellas may want you drinking a nicely brew coffee or tea with biscuits, but for this Guy Adam’s pulp fiction novel, you may just want to grab some beer and chips and enjoy the rollicking adventure.
Frankie’s Garage: 1994 Mazda Roadster
June 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This one wicked looking Miata! This custom turbo-charged 1994 Mazda Roadster by Chris Love has mix of USDM and JDM looks.
Frankie’s Garage: The Fastest Sooby around the ‘Ring
May 13, 2013 by 2 Comments
This is one lean mean Subaru Impreza and it’s challenge is to be the fastest Sooby around Germany’s iconic track – the Nürburgring. This Impreza features a 2-door conversion, aggressive looking aero parts, and over 500 horses built by UK aftermarket company Revolution.
Street Fighter Stop-Motion Fun
May 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This Street Fighter-inspired stop-motion animation short “Maker vs Marker” is by Jonny Lawrence and music by Brian Sadler.
Fun with a Pencil by Andrew Loomis
April 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Who doesn’t want to draw comics like Jack Kirby, Will Eisner and Jim Lee? Nobody starts off the gates drawing comics, cartoons and creating iconic characters without the basics. The A-B-C’s of drawing is what gets you from Point A to Point B. In our day of digital technology we can find art instruction on-line. I learned my cooking & cocktail recipes and Photoshop tutorials on YouTube. Sometimes, you need a little old school instruction and we’re going back to the early 20th century with commercial artist Andrew Loomis (1892-1959). Mr Loomis was well known for his various instructional art books and many of these books are not in print anymore. Fun with a Pencil was published back in 1939 and thanks to Titan Books, this instructional art book is in bookstore shelves.
Jago by Kim Newman
March 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Award-winning author Kim Newman’s Jago was published back in 1991, and now Titan Books has just re-release this classic horror story. A hippie music festival takes place in the small English town of Adler. Like any big rock music festival it divides the town into two camps, those who want the money it brings in and those who hate it, because of all the property damage and troubles it causes lead by Adler villager Danny Keough. Many young people like Dolar and his caravan of friends attend the festival to party. On vacation in the town of Adler, Paul is working on his “end of the world” thesis, while his girlfriend Hazel a potter, runs a pottery shop for a family on vacation. And we find out that this rock festival is run by a religious cult the Agapemone and from within, Susan a British Secret Service agent is trying to find out who is the mysterious figure – Anthony William Jago. As the music festival begins, urban legends, darkness, and evil is unleashed on the town of Alder.
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