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‘Locke & Key’ Concludes With Two ‘Alpha’-Sized Issues

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Posted by Lonmonster on April 30, 2013 @ 10:37am
Category: Comics / News

“Locke & Key” was originally supposed to close with the current “Omega” story arc, but IDW made public over the weekend that there will in fact be more from Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez, and I’m not complaining. “Locke & Key: Omega” will now run 5-issues as opposed to the 6 originally planned, and the series will conclude in with “Locke & Key: Alpha”, which consists of two oversized issues. It’s often a problem that creators are not given enough room to bring a series to a proper conclusion and IDW is keen on making sure fans of the Locke family get the ending they deserve.

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Review: ‘Locke & Key: Omega’ #4

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Posted by Lonmonster on April 04, 2013 @ 12:05pm
Category: Comics / Reviews

As each installment gets better and better, there is no way readers can avoid a great issue as Locke & Key: Omega #4. Once you get to know them, you will be caring about the deeply flawed and relatable Locke family. As the “Locke & Key” series comes winding down, each issue packs a serious punch. READ MORE

2012 BLACK FRIDAY CHOPPING LIST: BOOKS & COMICS!

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Posted by EvanDickson on November 22, 2012 @ 2:00pm
Category: Comics / News

Yep! It’s that time of year again. Thanksgiving is on Thursday, which means dutiful consumers are already preparing for the Holiday Shopping Season. If you think you’re exempt from that, think again. Either you know a fellow horror fan (or family member) in need, or you want something for yourself! You can take this as advice for what to buy, or what to ask for.

This fourth installment is all about books and comics…lots of comics! We’ve got a few behind-the-scenes looks at some of your favorite movies, some novels, and some collector’s editions for you to check out as well. A huge thank you to BD Comics guru Lonnie Nadler who shot me some great suggestions! His blurbs are credited as “LN”.

MUSIC / FILMS & TV / GAMES, TOYS & MERCH

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COMICS TO FEAST ON: Week Of August 31st 2011

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Posted by Lonmonster on August 31, 2011 @ 5:36am
Category: Comics / News

So you’re back for some COMICS TO FEAST ON? Rather than cramming so many previews down your throat that you barely breathe, I’m going to give you my ten most anticipated books of the week. So feast your eyes on these!

With the ever-increasing number of books coming out between the tie-ins, the crossovers, and the new series, we’ve got to limit our list of comics for the week somehow. Rather than focus on every major comic hitting the shelves I’ll narrow it down to ten books that stand out from the rest. Whether you’ve been into comics since you were a young’un, or you’re new to the game, I’m here to help you decide which books to read. If we’ve left out anything important, let us know what you’re stoked for in the comments. Read on for the skinny…

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Posted by Chris Eggertsen on July 26, 2011 @ 4:05pm
Category: Movies / News

Amid the insanity drummed up by all the higher-profile projects at Comic Con this year, one of the more under-the-radar events at the convention this past week was a screening of the pilot for would-be Fox TV series “Locke & Key” – based on the comic book series created by Joe Hill – and a subsequent panel discussion that featured Hill, artist Gabriel Rodriguez, executive-producers Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman, director Mark Romanek, writer/executive-producer Josh Friedman, and cast members Jesse McCartney (Tyler Locke) and Harrison Thomas (Sam Lesser).

While some were expecting the presentation of the unaired pilot – which was rejected by Fox for inclusion on their Fall 2011 schedule – to be a bid for pickup elsewhere, it became apparent very early on that that was never the goal of those on the panel.
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TV: First Look at the ‘Locke & Key’ Cast!!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on April 01, 2011 @ 2:15pm
Category: Movies / News

One of the favorite new comic books is Joe Hill’s (son of Stephen King) Locke & Key, which was picked up for series by Fox after the pilot episode was delivered by music video director mastermind Mark Romanek.

What’s the story? Based on the graphic novel by Hill, this suspenseful thriller follows a family in crisis as they move into a haunted house full of secrets, dangers and wondrous opportunities.

Below you’ll find a first look at the cast: Sarah Bolger (“The Tudors”), Miranda Otto (The Lord of the Rings), Jesse McCartney (“Greek”), Skylar Gaertner. Not pictured: Nick Stahl (“Carnivale”), Mark Pellegrino (“Lost”).

locke033111 TV: First Look at the Locke & Key Cast!!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 22, 2011 @ 1:45am
Category: Movies / News

My anticipation builds with each and every name added to the cast of Fox’s Locke & Key adaptation. Wait, you still haven’t read it? Why not?

Mark Romanek (who directed amazing music videos such as Nine Inch Nails’ “Closer”) is getting behind the camera for the pilot episode.

Nice Girls TV reports that Russian beauty Ksenia Solo (Black Swan, CW’s “Nikita”) has landed a role alongside previously announced Miranda Otto, Sarah Bolger, Nick Stahl, Jesse McCartney, and Skylar Gaertner. Solo’s role is unknown but based on her looks she could be playing the main villain.

The story penned by Joe Hill (son of Stephen King) follows Nina Locke (Otto) and her three children, Tyler (McCartney), Kinsey (Bolger), and Bode (Gaertner), who survive an unspeakable horror and attempt to rebuild their lives at Keyhouse, their family home in Lovecraft, Massachusetts. It is a mysterious New England mansion, with fantastic and transformative keys hidden inside its walls that are also being sought by a hate-filled and relentless creature with ties to the Locke family’s past who will stop at nothing to accomplish his sinister goals.

Shooting is underway in Pittsburgh.
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TV: Jesse McCartney Lands ‘Key’ Role

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 04, 2011 @ 2:59am
Category: Movies / News

After an exhaustive search, actor-singer Jesse McCartney just landed the final role on Fox’s drama pilot Locke & Key. He will play Ty, the eldest of the Locke children. It is a key role in the project as it is considered the male lead on the show, reports Deadline.

“Locke & Key,” from 20th TV, Kurtzman/Orci and DreamWorks TV, is based on Joe Hill’s comic. It tells the story of Nina Locke (Miranda Otto) and her three children, Tyler (McCartney), Kinsey (Sarah Bolger), and Bode (Skylar Gaertner) who, after the brutal murder of Nina’s husband Rendell Locke, return to Keyhouse, his old family home in Massachusetts. There, they are pestered by an evil entity that’s determined to hold the family hostage one way or another until it gets what it wants.

As Ty, McCartney will be able to show off his music talents. According to the character description, Ty was the closest with his dad and carries a special guilt for his father’s death. He isolates himself a bit by retreating into his music.

Genius Mark Romanek will be directing the pilot.

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 17, 2010 @ 4:15am
Category: Movies / News

Now that “The Walking Dead” is rolling like a freight truck through AMC, my eyes are set on Fox’s Locke & Key, which next to “The Walking Dead” and “Preacher”, is one of my all-time favorite ongoing comics. Penned by Joe Hill (Stephen King’s son), Mark Romanek will be directing the pilot presentation that has cast Miranda Otto as the mother and now Sarah Bolger (The Moth Diaries) will play her daughter Kinsey. The series will tell the story of Nina Locke (Otto) and her three children, Tyler, Kinsey, and Bode, who survive an unspeakable horror and attempt to rebuild their lives at Keyhouse, their family home in Lovecraft, Massachusetts. It is a mysterious New England mansion, with fantastic and transformative keys hidden inside its walls that are also being sought by a hate-filled and relentless creature with ties to the Locke family’s past who will stop at nothing to accomplish his sinister goals. I highly recommend reading. The art is beautiful.
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TV: ‘Locke & Key’ Drunk Mother Cast

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 03, 2010 @ 6:30pm
Category: Movies / News

I apparently missed a pretty damn important piece of news during the initial announcement that the great Mark Romanek would be directing the pilot episode of Fox’s Locke & Key TV series. It has been revealed that Miranda Otto (War of the Worlds, Lord of the Rings) will be starring as Nina Locke, the drunk mother of Tyler, Kinsey, and Bode, who all survive an unspeakable horror and attempt to rebuild their lives at Keyhouse, their family home in Lovecraft, Massachusetts. It is a mysterious New England mansion, with fantastic and transformative keys hidden inside its walls that are also being sought by a hate-filled and relentless creature with ties to the Locke family’s past who will stop at nothing to accomplish his sinister goals. Josh Friedman penned the pilot. Casting is currently underway.
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Read The First 6 Pages Of Locke And Key Crown Of Shadows #3 Now!

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Posted by THEoDEAD on February 16, 2010 @ 6:00pm
Category: Comics / News

In celebration of the release of Joe Hill’s masterpiece, “HORNS”, we have a special look at the next installment of his ongoing comic series “LOCKE AND KEY: CROWN OF SHADOWS”. Beyond the break you’ll find the first 6 pages of the issue as well as both the cover and the variant art!

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Posted by Reset on December 16, 2009 @ 7:09pm
Category: Comics / News

Everyone I’ve known has had a pretty hectic week, between finals, holidays and weather woes…I think we should treat ourselves to some new comics? Crinminal Macabre: Cell 666 is supposed to come out but not confirmed which I really liked, the new fear agent is good so far and the Goon TPB is one of the best Goon stories. I also want to check out Giant Monster since it looks kind of crazy. What are you getting this week?
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New Releases This Week – 11/11

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Posted by Reset on November 11, 2009 @ 11:03pm
Category: Comics / News

Another Wednesday brings new comic releases for us, a mostly thin list of comics coming out this week. Here are a couple that you might want to check out for: Strange Adventures of HP Lovecraft #4 and Locke and Key Crown of Shadows #1. Strange Adventures is in it’s last issue and has been great up to this point and Crown of Shadows goes back to the well in this new story arc of Locke and Key. What are you going to get this week? Full list after the break.
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Locke and Key Crown of Shadows #1 Out November 25!

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Posted by Reset on October 29, 2009 @ 7:49pm
Category: Comics / News

Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez are at it again, their next installment in the Locke and Key series starts this November. This story arc, Crown of Shadows, the living find uses and information from the dead… I have liked the series alot up to this point with it’s difference in story and somewhat odd art style. What do you think of Locke and Key? More info after the break…
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‘Locke & Key’ Artist Teams With Chris Monfette for ‘Clive Barker’s Seduth’!

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Posted by Reset on August 19, 2009 @ 6:01am
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Acclaimed novelist/filmmaker/painter Clive Barker is teaming up with IDW to make his return to comic books in October with “Clive Barker’s Seduth“. This especially horrific comic is presented with vivid 3-D effects, as Barker is joined by the Eisner-nominated art team of Gabriel Rodriguez and Jay Fotos (Locke & Key), along with co-writer Chris Monfette and 3-D art expert Ray Zone. READ MORE

New Comics Out This Week – 8/5

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Posted by Reset on August 05, 2009 @ 4:11am
Category: Comics / News

Another week has gone by and the list is out for new releases. It is pretty slim on the horror front but the best thing to get would be the Locke and Key Vol 1 Welcome to Lovecraft trade paperback. I really enjoyed the series and I will admit it is much better in trade form…go BUY!
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Locke and Key: Head Games #6 Out July 1st

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Posted by Reset on June 29, 2009 @ 4:47am
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Joe Hill continues his successful run with IDW’s Locke and Key. Head Games #6 comes out July 1st and tries to do a flashback going into the tormented character of Ellie Whedon. More info after the break.
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New Comic Releases This Week – 4/8

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Posted by Reset on April 08, 2009 @ 4:04pm
Category: Comics / News

New comic book day has hit upon us again and here are my picks for the week. The most important one to get is Marvel Zombies 4 #1, after the series 3 won me back I’m very excited to see how this one does. Also Locke and Key Head Games and The Cleaners are 2 others to possibly check out. And for my non horror pick of the week, I would have to go with Doctor Who: The Forgotten TP, anyone who knows me knows I love Doctor Who. The Forgotten is an actual good story and is great for nostalgia fans. What are you getting this week?
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New Releases This Week – 01/21

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Posted by Reset on January 21, 2009 @ 6:37pm
Category: Comics / News

A little something for everybody this week. My bets are on Hack/Slash and Tales From the Crypt. If I feel in a weird mood at the comic book store, I might pick up Angora Napkin, looks interesting. List of new releases after the break…
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