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[Interview] Michael Wandmacher (‘The Last Exorcism II’) On Composing Horror

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on May 17, 2013 @ 11:00am
Category: Music / Exclusives

It’s no secret that one of my biggest passions regarding horror is the score. The gore, violence, and atmosphere don’t nearly mean as much to me if there isn’t a solid score behind it. Some of the most terrifying scenes in horror can be attributed to the music hovering over the intensity.

That’s why I was thrilled when I was given the opportunity to interview composer Michael Wandmacher, who horror fans know from such films as Piranha, My Bloody Valentine, The Last Exorcist II, The Haunting In Connecticut 2: Ghosts Of Georgia, and much more. In this exclusive interview, Wandmacher talks what it means to score a horror film, the differences in scoring for film versus TV versus video games, and more. We also get to hear a bit about the score for the upcoming film Angry Little Gods, which stars genre favorite Ron Perlman (Hellboy, Cronos) and is directed by Daniel Stamm (The Last Exorcism).

Head on below for this exclusive interview! READ MORE

Marvel Unveils ‘Once Upon a Time’ Graphic Novel Cover

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on April 12, 2013 @ 11:32am
Category: Comics / News

A few weeks back, Marvel Entertainment and Disney-ABC Television announced that they would be releasing a graphic novel based on the hit show “Once Upon a Time”. If you haven’t seen the show, it’s pretty much “Fables” but not as dark and not as good. I can’t imagine how the graphic novel will compare to “Fables” seeing as it is known as one of the best comic series of all time, but time will tell. The graphic novel is plotted by series writer Dan Thomsen, co-written by Corinna Bechko, with artwork from Nimit Malavia, Vasilis Lolos, Mike Del Mundo, Mike Henderson and more.

The ~~“Fables”~~ cover (below) actually looks pretty damn good. The book is set for release this September. READ MORE

ComiXology Tries To Crash Again With 700 Free Marvel Comics: Round Two

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on April 08, 2013 @ 12:26pm
Category: Comics / News

You may recall a few weeks back when ComiXology ambitiously partnered with Marvel to give away over 700 free #1 issues. The site could not handle the insane traffic and download requests and crashed within hours. They’re back for another go at giving away 700 free Marvel comics. This time you have to sign up in advance before April 19th 11:59 PM on their special promo site. Why they don’t give away only a few books per day, I don’t know. So head on over, sign up, and grab as many as you can before the inevitable happens. READ MORE

Chris Cooper Will Be Norman Osborn In ‘Amazing Spider-Man 2′

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on February 27, 2013 @ 2:25pm
Category: Comics / News

Marc Webb’s “Amazing Spider-Man 2″ keeps the villain casting decisions rolling, now adding in Chris Cooper as Norman Osborn, to star alongside Jamie Foxx as Electro and Paul Giamatti who is rumored to be Rhino. It is yet to be seen whether Cooper will dawn the Green Goblin garb, but at least they are setting it up for the future. Dane DeHaan has already been cast as Harry Osborn, and it was only a matter of time before they cast his father.

Also released this week were the first pictures of Spidey’s new costume, which you can check below. READ MORE

Marvel #1 Coming Soon To A Shop Near You

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on February 25, 2013 @ 10:00am
Category: Comics / News

Marvel teases another forthcoming project with very little details, likely saving announcements for next weekend at ECCC. Something called Marvel #1 is on the way and it’s likely a jumping on point for new readers. READ MORE

Punisher & Black Widow In New Animated Marvel Flick

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on January 15, 2013 @ 12:22pm
Category: Comics / News

Marvel announced that they will be releasing a new direct-to-DVD film to star the Punisher and Black Widow. Jeph Loeb recently revealed on a podcast that Marvel has 15 animated projects in various stages of development, which will be announced shortly.. READ MORE

Marvel Births…Something

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on January 09, 2013 @ 1:52pm
Category: Comics / News

Marvel released another teaser image for a new series from Jason Aaron and Simone Bianchi with nothing more than the word “Birth”, written in purple letters. Any guesses? Hawkeye? Thanos? Purple Hulk?

Marvel Brings ‘Amazing Spider-Man’, ‘Wolverine’, & ‘Captain America And…’ To An End

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on September 19, 2012 @ 3:35pm
Category: Comics / News

With Marvel NOW! fast approaching, it’s no surprise that Marvel is putting a stop to some of their longest running series, prepping for new versions of the books in the coming year. With the release of their December solicitations, Marvel declares that “Amazing Spider-Man,” “Wolverine,” and “Captain America And…” will all come to a close with 2012.

Don’t worry. There’s no doubt that both “Spider-Man” and “Wolverine” titles will be back on the shelves in January, they just might wear a shiny #1 instead of a #701. Either way, you’d do well to pick up “Amazing Spider-Man” #700 as it is a landmark issue for the hero. As CBR points out, the only real question is whether or not the book will still carry “Amazing” in the title, or if it will be dropped for something a little more hip. READ MORE

Tony Stark Advances ‘Iron Man 3′ Armor To Mark XLVII?!

Comics
Posted by MrDisgusting on September 04, 2012 @ 10:37am
Category: Comics / News

A massive Iron Man 3 spoiler has made its way online via Latino Review who reveals that Tony Stark may have something special on his “mind”.

Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr., has shown off quite a few different Iron Man armors between Iron Man, Iron Man 2, and The Avengers, now he’s (SPOILER) skipping ahead… by XXXIX generations.

The Iron Man 3 footage at the San Diego Comic-Con showed that Stark could summon the new armor piece-by-piece. It’s been revealed that this armor is to help Stark in battle against the Mandarin (Ben Kingsley) by creating drones to fight side-by-side!

Says Latino Review: “The Extremis-enhanced bad guys under direction of Ben Kingsley’s Mandarin villain are going to be too much for Tony to handle on his own, so he thinks ahead, thinks big and has a plan. Tony’s about to go out and fight some bad guys when he mentions the Mark XLVII to Pepper Potts. Pepper asks what happened to the other forty and Tony just smiles.

From the cockpit of Mark XLVII Tony is able to control multiple armors in battle. We over here at LR have been vaguely aware of an action scene where Tony was going to control multiple Iron Man suits (presumably they look similar to distract his enemies as to the location of kill-able Iron Man Prime), but the number 40 seems…awesome. 40 Iron Men.”

The film also stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Rebecca Hall, Ashley Hamilton, James Badge Dale, and Guy Pearce.

Iron Man 3 opens May 3, 2013. READ MORE

[Fan Expo Canada] Marvel NOW! Panel

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on August 25, 2012 @ 7:33pm
Category: Comics / News

Yet another big panel at Fan Expo Canada was the Marvel NOW! Panel. All kinds of gooey Marvel NOW! teasers were shown. On the panel were Axel Alonso, Stephen Wacker, Nick Lowe, Ryan Penagos, and Arune Singh. While no big news was released due to “AvX” still being under way, some insight was shared with promise of a big announcement at tomorrow’s Marvel panel. There was some Deadpool news, lots of creative team details, and, as always, lots about Spidey (2099?). READ MORE

Comic-Con 2012: Deadpool Finally Smart Talked His Way Into His Own Video Game

Games
Posted by BurnTheBlueSky on July 18, 2012 @ 1:23am
Category: Games / Images

I can not put into words just how awesome and right on the money the press release I received for the newly announced Deadpool game is. It really embodies the doucheyness and “I’m so full of myself” nature of Deadpool himself. So if you head past the break I’ve included the entire thing, where yes Deadpool himself, tells us all about how freakin’ awesome he is. Also past the break you can check out a pretty hilarious awesome trailer where he basically does the same thing.

Deadpool is looking at a 2013 release. What systems is it coming out on? “All”, apparently.

It’s Official: Marvel NOW! Relaunch (Updated)

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on July 04, 2012 @ 8:33am
Category: Comics / News

As you may have heard much of the speculation yesterday, Marvel Comics announced that they will be relaunching their catalog under the banner, Marvel NOW! This is not to be confused with a full on reboot (as DC did), but rather a relaunch of the core franchise, offering new titles, renumbered books, and new character designs. The news began with the announcement of Jean Grey’s return to the Marvel U, and it exploded from there. So far Bleeding Cool and and Newsarama among other sites have discovered the following titles will be released: “Uncanny Avengers” written by Rick Remender, “X-Men” by Brian Bendis, and “Avengers” by Jonathan Hickman. I think we all knew Marvel was due for something big post “AvX”, and now you can rest easy. More titles and more information are sure to be announced shortly.

UPDATE #1: It has been reported that Marvel will stretch out the relaunch over a period of 5 months. One new book will be released or relaunched every week, beginning in October and going February 2013. There are a total of 22 titles. READ MORE

Preview: Marvel Zombies Destroy! #4

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on June 22, 2012 @ 12:53pm
Category: Comics / News

Peter David and teammate Mirco Pierfederici are telling a zombie tale of epic proportions, bringing the undead and the mythos of the Norse Gods together in Asgard. The Marvel Zombie series has been a hit since it kicked off a few years back, and Peter David is proving that it can still be fresh. Check out the preview below for issue #4 of Marvel Zombies Destroy! READ MORE

Preview: Marvel Zombies Destroy! #3

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on June 08, 2012 @ 6:13pm
Category: Comics / Images

Yes, they are still pushing the Marvel’s Zombie line, and they don’t seem to be stopping any time soon. Luckily, this time around they stayed away from the holiday theme and they locked Peter David in as the writer so it’s been surprisingly enjoyable despite it being a played out idea. Check the wacky upside down preview for Marvel Zombies Destroy! #3. READ MORE

Remender Out, Bunn In On ‘Venom’

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on May 10, 2012 @ 2:42pm
Category: Comics / News

Marvel Comics announced today that scribe Rick Remender will be leaving Venom, and Cullen Bunn will be taking over full time beginning in August. Remender brought the black space goo back into popularity this past year, re-imagining Venom as government solider, Flash Thompson. While many fans were skeptical at first, Remender proved why he’s one of the best writers out there, delivering a kick-ass series that was utterly different from the 90s classic. This switch is a bittersweet one, as Cullen Bunn – who recently took over “Wolverine” – has been making a big name for himself. READ MORE

Why Not Review: The Avengers

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on May 07, 2012 @ 3:17pm
Category: Comics / Reviews

We all know the initial hype that surrounded The Avengers. It was either going to be one the best comic book movie of all time, or another botched job like so many of its fallen brothers. The verdict is in, and not only is this one of the most amazing comic book movies of all time, it’s a nonstop, action packed, thrill ride of epic proportion. From start to finish, The Avengers is the kind of movie that will have entire audience on edge of their seats, enthralled by the story that unfolding, literally, in their face (3D). This is a film that Marvel has been building toward over the past few years, and it’s well worth the wait. The casting is perfect, Joss Whedon’s script and directing are second to none, and the special effects are…Avengerific. READ MORE

New Graphic Novel From Christos Gage In July

Comics
Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on April 02, 2012 @ 6:58pm
Category: Comics / News

At Emerald City Comic Con this weekend Top Cow announced a new graphic novel entitled Sunset from writer Christos Gage (X-Men Legacy, Avengers Academy) and artist Jorge Lucas (The Darkness) through their Minotaur imprint. Sunset tells the story of retired Vegas mob enforcer Nick Bellamy, who finds crime barreling down his condo door. The original graphic novel is expected to hit stores on July 18th along with a $1.00, 32-page “First Look” of Sunset for fans to preview the graphic novel.

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on March 27, 2012 @ 8:55pm
Category: Comics / News

Over the past year, there seems to have been a trend among publishers to move toward a more horror-oriented style. With spring on the horizon, there are even more horror books coming out every week. This week sees the second installment of CROSSED: BADLANDS, the final issue of GHOST RIDER, the last of the new Vertigo titles, THE NEW DEADWARDIANS, and many more.

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 lists for the week somehow. We present you with our ten most anticipated books of the week. So feast your eyes on these! Whether you’ve been into comics since you were a young’un, or you’re new to the game, we’re here to help you decide which books to pick up. If I’ve missed something you’re stoked about, list it in the comments. Read on for the skinny…

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on March 20, 2012 @ 11:29pm
Category: Comics / News

It’s another hot week at Comics To Feast On. Spring is in the air, and that means you’re going to have to drop some extra cash if you want to keep up with all these new series. It’s a wonderful time to be a comic reader, so tell all your friends and lovers what they’re missing. This week, Riley Rossmo’s highly anticipated REBEL BLOOD begins, Menton3 and Kasra Gahnbari finally drop the third issue of MONOCYTE, and another of the new Vertigo titles, DOMINIQUE LAVEAU: VOODOO CHILD is flying your way.

Comics
Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on March 19, 2012 @ 2:59am
Category: Comics / News

With the departure of writer Brian Wood (DMZ, Northlanders) from DC, we knew it was only a matter of time before Marvel got their hooks into him. Now with the announcement at this weekend’s at Wondercon, Wood will be taking over both X-Men and Ultimate Comics X-Men beginning in June with X-Men #30 and Ultimate X-Men #13. This creative change will bode well for the X-Men books as Wood will undoubtedly give the franchise a well deserved shot in the arm.

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on March 14, 2012 @ 12:43am
Category: Comics / News

It’s another hearty week here at Comics To Feast On. It is seriously starting to feel like every week is just getting better. With all the new series popping up just in time for spring, it’s time to revise those pull lists and try out some new books. This week marks the triumphant return of Brian K. Vaughan with his new series, SAGA (buy it, buy it, buy it), the launch of Jimmy Palmiotti’s strange OGN CRAB QUEEN, plus the beginning of Ennis’ new CROSSED storyline. Like I said, it’s a big week so get stoked. Read on for the skinny…

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on March 06, 2012 @ 12:22am
Category: Comics / News

It’s that time of week again, so get out your bibs and baby chairs and prepare for Comics to Feast On. The amount of killer titles set for release this week is out of control! This is one of the best we’ve seen in a long time, so you may have to spend some extra dough on your trip to the shop. This week, Jeff Lemire starts a new arc on ANIMAL MAN, the 68 trade is finally out, and Willingham launches his new Vertigo book, FAIREST.

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on February 27, 2012 @ 11:48pm
Category: Comics / News

Welcome back for yet another week of tasty comics! DC is taking a little bit of a breather this week, which offers the chance for other publishers to nab some attention. Image Comics has a very, very big week, and you won’t want to miss their landmark issues. GREEN WAKE sees it’s final issue…EVER, Clive Barker is back the semi-dead with his next ish of HELLRAISER, and the epic 100th issue of THE DARKNESS lands in shops.

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on February 20, 2012 @ 4:35pm
Category: Comics / News

Welcome back to COMICS TO FEAST ON! As the winter thaws out to its bitter end, we’re going to see a bunch of new series popping up all over the board just in time for spring. You can expect a crapload of new horror titles heading your way in the coming weeks. This week Image’s all new series, No Place Like Home begins, Brian Keene continues his run on The Last Zombie, Snyder finishes off his Elvis influenced American Vampire arc, and plenty more.

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 readings lists for the week somehow. We present you with our ten most anticipated books of the week. So feast your eyes on these! Whether you’ve been into comics since you were a young’un, or you’re new to the game, we’re here to help you decide which books to pick up. If I’ve missed something you’re stoked about, list it in the comments. Read on for the skinny…