Trailer of the Day: Paranormal Activity – The Marked Ones

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Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones is an upcoming spin-off to the Paranormal Activity series, being described as a “cousin” to the series. The film will be released in January 3rd, 2014 and will be written and directed by Christopher Landon, who wrote the screenplay for Paranormal Activity 4, which featured hints on the film’s storyline. – Rotten Tomatoes

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Superman 75th Anniversary Tribute Video

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Warner Brothers Animation teamed up Zack Snyder and Bruce Timm to create a snazzy 2 minute video of Superman throughout his 75 years of existence from the first issue of Action Comics through this past summer’s MAN OF STEEL. It’s a really cool tribute to the character.
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Remake Rumble: Embrace of The Vampire (1995) vs Embrace of The Vampire (2013)

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The 411: Charlotte, a timid and sheltered college freshman, is seduced by a centuries old vampire unleashing the inner desires that Charlotte never even knew existed inside of her.
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Trailer of the Day: I, Frankenstein

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Set in a dystopic present where vigilant gargoyles and ferocious demons rage in a battle for ultimate power, Victor Frankenstein’s creation Adam (Aaron Eckhart) finds himself caught in the middle as both sides race to discover the secret to his immortality. From the creators of the hit supernatural saga, UNDERWORLD, comes the action thriller I, FRANKENSTEIN, written for the screen and directed by Stuart Beattie based on the graphic novel “I, Frankenstein” by Kevin Grevioux, and brought to life by a cast that includes Aaron Eckhart, Bill Nighy, Yvonne Strahovski, Miranda Otto, Jai Courtney, Socratis Otto, Mahesh Jadu, Caitlin Stasey and Aden Young as Victor Frankenstein. – Rotten Tomatoes

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Good, Bad & Ugly Review: Escape From Tomorrow

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Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 58% (Critics) / 54% (Audience)
Directed By: Randy Moore
Written By: Randy Moore
Starring: Roy Abramsohn, Elena Schuber, Katelynn Rodriguez
Studio: FilmBuff

Synopsis: In a world of fake castles and anthropomorphic rodents, an epic battle begins when an unemployed father’s sanity is challenged by a chance encounter with two underage girls on holiday. – (Source)

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Rule 63 Cosplay of the Week: Speed Racer

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This week’s Rule 63 cosplay is a bit outside the box. You don’t see many people cosplaying as Speed Racer which is a shame because I really used to love the old show (the movie from a few years ago not so much) and the subject of this week’s Rule 63 pulls off the spirit of the character very well.
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Good, Bad & Ugly Review: Machete Kills

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Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 30% (Critics) / 61% (Audience)
Directed By: Robert Rodriguez
Written By: Robert Rodriguez and Kyle Ward
Starring: Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez, Amber Heard, Demian Bichir, Charlie Sheen and Mel Gibson
Studio: Open Road

Synopsis: The U.S. government recruits Machete to battle his way through Mexico in order to take down an arms dealer who looks to launch a weapon into space. – (Source)

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Now Everyone Can Have Ricardo Montalban’s Chest From Wrath of Khan

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Take a picture, ladies. It lasts longer.

There has been much speculating over the years about whether Ricardo Montalban’s inexplicably chiseled chest in STAR TREK: THE WRATH OF KHAN was the result of hard work in the weight room or movie magic. Mr. Montalban himself has said that man-cleavage was 100% Montalbandian genetics so I tend to believe him. But for those of us not blessed with Ricardo’s genetics or our own wish fulfilling island resort can now get the Khan Chest without having to put down our Suzy Q’s or pick up one dumbbell.
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Good, Bad & Ugly Review: Afterlife With Archie #1

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Written By: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Art By: Francesco Francavilla
Publisher: Archie Comics

Synopsis:This is how the end of the world begins… Harvey Award-winning writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Carrie, Archie meets Glee) and Eisner-winning artist Francesco Francavilla (Batman, Black Beetle) take Archie and the gang where they’ve never been before-to the grave and back! A horrific accident sets off a series of grim events and Sabrina the Teenage Witch must try to repair the unspeakable evil her spell has unleashed. Gasp in horror as Riverdale faces an impending zombie Arch-pocalypse in this brand-new, spine-tingling ongoing series-but be warned, kiddies, this one’s not for the faint of heart! (Source)

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I’m Doing Stuff

Howdy, folks! For anyone who is so inclined I have taken a gig as a contributor for the website WhatCulture (it’s an entertainment/pop culture focused site) and my first article is online. So I’d appreciate any views/likes/comments or whatever. I’ll also be adding a link to my articles on the side nav of my blog here. Thanks a bunch even if you don’t bother to read my off-site scribblings. – Derek Continue reading I’m Doing Stuff