What's a motion comic? Some of you may already know without realizing it. Anyone that has DC's Watchman DVD comic owns a motion comic; and you know that the future of comics is 'motion comics'. For anyone that has not seen a motion comic. Imagine the vivid illustrations that are generally static and motionless panning or zooming for emphasis along with minor moving elements in the background or foreground from time-to-time.
Marvel has taken the initiative to offer a free episode of their motion comics in an effort to draw in subscribers.
Check out Spider Woman episode 1 complete with cameo from Spider-Man.
Ripped from the pages of "Secret Invasion" and "New Avengers," this explosive first episode follows the new adventures of Jessica Drew aka Spider-Woman as she rediscovers her life in a world she did not make. The Secret Invasion is over. Now comes the reckoning.
If that's not enough. Joss Whedon (Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog) has penned an episode which you can get a glimpse of in this trailer. And unlike some of the poor dialogue in the Spider Woman episode above, it has all the trappings of great Joss Whedon writing. It will be available October 28th.
If you are ready to subscribe to Marvel's motion comics check more out at: http://marvel.com/motioncomics/
GREATEST TOWN EVER
If you are traveling in Asia anytime soon, may I suggest stopping in the mountainous village Kunming, South China? It has a beautiful scenery.
The catch is, you have to be under 4 feet 3 inches to live there.
Yeah, you read that right.
This town was founded by little people fleeing from exploitation and discrimination. The townspeople are self sufficient, complete with a fire brigade and police force. Spokesman Fu Tien said, "As small people we are used to being pushed around and exploited by big people. But here there aren't any big people and everything we do is for us."
The townspeople have made their town into a tourist attraction by erecting mushroom houses and dressing like fairy tale creatures.
...And they thought this would avoid discrimination?
LC Lands Movie Deal
Lauren Conrad is riding her reality television fame all the way to the big screen. The "Laguna Beach" and "The Hills" star penned LA Candy, a novel released earlier this year. The book is still on the New York Times bestseller list after fourteen weeks (but so was sTORI Telling Tori's Spelling's book.. apparently NY Bestseller isn't that far out of reach for starlets). Conrad has sold the rights to the film to Temple Hill Entertainment, the production company responsible for the Twilight series.
The book is about Jane Roberts, a nineteen-year old girl who moves to Los Angeles, finds fame while starring in a reality show, and then deals with the subsequent repercussions of fame. Sound eerily familiar?
Conrad is poised to release two more books through her publishing company. If you don't want to purchase the books, just watch reruns of "The Hills"- the book is basically a written play by play of her everyday life.
ALERT THE MEDIA: JT Is Single Again!
Justin Timberlake finally ditched his less famous girlfriend Jessica Biel. The couple broke up last month and dated for three years.
Friends of Timberlake have confirmed media suspicions that the couple has split. Biel's friends claim that the couple is "so hot and cold" that it is often difficult to determine the status of their relationship.
According to published reports, Justin Timberlake was seen at a VMA after party getting cozy with songstress Rihanna last month. Timberlake has recently made headlines about his burgeoning acting career. He was selected to play Sean Parker, co-founder of Napster, in the upcoming film about Facebook called The Social Network.
No word from Jessica's camp just yet, but this reporter sure is excited that JT is back on the market!
Pulp Fiction Screenwriter Sentenced To Jail
Roger Avary, Oscar-winning screenwriter of movie Pulp Fiction, is sentenced to one year in jail and five years probation for vehicular manslaughter and DUI charges. Avary was the cause of a tragic car accident in January 2008, in which he was driving at 100 mph when the car sped out of control. The crash killed passenger and family friend Andreas Zini and critically injured Avary's wife, Gretchen. A $4.1 million settlement has been reached with the victim's family. Avary has taken full responsibility for his actions, saying: "It has profoundly altered me to the very core of my being."
Kate Plus 8
"Jon & Kate Plus 8" will soon be simply "Kate Plus Eight," according to the TLC network, who announced Tuesday that its hit reality show is adapting to totally unexpected changes in the Gosselin household, which has been disrupted by the split up of Kate and Jon.
The renamed "Kate Plus Eight," which begins November 2, will continue to follow the lives of the Gosselin kids (5-year-old sextuplets - Alexis Faith, Hannah Joy, Aaden Jonathan, Collin Thomas, Leah Hope, Joel Kevin and 8-year-old twins, Cara Nicole & Madelyn "Mady" Kate ) but will also focus on Kate's new role as a single mother.
"It's not a huge shift, but it's reflective of where the show was already going," said Eileen O'Neill, TLC's president and general manager,"Jon's going to be involved in the show," she said, adding that he will be seen less often than before. While most fans disliked the nagging Kate, who seemed to always get in Jon's face with seemingly never-ending put-downs during the first few seasons, Jon has proven himself to be a lazy, self-centered jerk in the eyes of many current viewers.
The couple made their separation official on a "Jon & Kate" episode that aired in June and was seen by 10.6 million viewers.
The renamed "Kate Plus Eight," which begins November 2, will continue to follow the lives of the Gosselin kids (5-year-old sextuplets - Alexis Faith, Hannah Joy, Aaden Jonathan, Collin Thomas, Leah Hope, Joel Kevin and 8-year-old twins, Cara Nicole & Madelyn "Mady" Kate ) but will also focus on Kate's new role as a single mother."It's not a huge shift, but it's reflective of where the show was already going," said Eileen O'Neill, TLC's president and general manager,"Jon's going to be involved in the show," she said, adding that he will be seen less often than before. While most fans disliked the nagging Kate, who seemed to always get in Jon's face with seemingly never-ending put-downs during the first few seasons, Jon has proven himself to be a lazy, self-centered jerk in the eyes of many current viewers.
The couple made their separation official on a "Jon & Kate" episode that aired in June and was seen by 10.6 million viewers.
DJ AM's Death Ruled Accidental
A month after DJ AM's untimely death, New York City's medical examiner has announced that the cause of death was an accidental overdose. Toxicology tests showed that the celebrity DJ, born Adam Goldstein, died from acute intoxication caused by a combination of prescription drugs and cocaine. The report lists painkillers OxyContin and Vicodin; anti-anxiety medications Ativan, Klonopin, and Xanax; antihistamine Benadryl; and cocaine cut with Levamisole as present in his system when he was found dead in his apartment last month. Several prescription pill bottles and a crack pipe were also found in the apartment.
Goldstein survived a plane crash last year, along with friend Travis Barker, and was reportedly taking the anti-anxiety medication to treat his resulting fear of flying. Goldstein had also suffered from addiction problems in the past, and even took part in a drug intervention TV show before his death, which MTV is still planning to air.
Thom Yorke and Flea Teaming Up
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has posted on his blog that he is forming a new band. There has been a lot of news surrounding Yorke these days, between writing a song for the New Moon soundtrack and taking a break from Radiohead to write some solo work. This new band will be performing said solo material, and will include Nigel Godrich (Radiohead's producer), Joey Waronker (drummer for Beck and R.E.M), Maura Refosco, and Flea, bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Here is the exact post:
"hi
in the past couple of weeks i've been getting a band together for fun to play the eraser stuff live and the new songs etc.. to see if it could work!
here's a photo.. its me, joey waronker, mauro refosco, flea and nigel godrich.
at the beginning of october the 4th and 5th we are going to do a couple of shows at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles.
we don't really have a name and the set will not be very long cuz ..well ...we haven't got that much material yet!
but come and check it out if you are in the area. we've also got locals Lucky Dragons playing.
all the best."
Robert Pattinson is "annoyed" by The Parts He is Offered
Robert Pattinson who is known for playing vampire Edward Cullen in 'Twilight' - claims that the roles he is offered rarely challenge his acting abilities.“Annoyingly, there are so few parts I feel I can add anything to, or that I want to do," Robert complained. "Acting is the hardest thing I've ever done in my life.
"I don’t want to be an actor for the sake of it. I don’t find any particular pleasure in being an attention-seeker."
Robert is somewhat overwhelmed by his new found fame because he thought the film adaptation of Stephanie Meyer's vampire drama would be "something really small."
"It’s strange because even though the figures show that the books were successful and sold millions of copies, you couldn’t even buy them in London," Robert told AnOther Man magazine. "Hardly anyone I knew had read them.
"I had no idea at all. I’d seen my co-star Kristen Stewart in 'Into the Wild' and some of the director Catherine Hardwicke’s other films, and that’s all I thought it was, something really small.”
Frog Swallows Light Meal
It's something you don't see everyday. A Florida man noticed a frog in his yard was attached to a small lighting ornament he set up earlier to help the frogs in his yard catch bugs.
The idea worked too well. James Snyder (a photographer) tells the story ... "I have a large mango tree by my patio and my wife and I have Christmas lights wrapped around the trunk and main limbs to light it up underneath.
"I took my dog out back when I noticed the frog glowing on the tree and at first I though that the frog was sitting on top of the light. I quickly put my dog back in side and grabbed my camera, but I was convinced that he would be gone by the time I returned but when I got back he was still sitting there glowing away.
"I began taking pictures from about four or five feet away because I did not want to scare him and make him move. I zoomed in and noticed that the wire was actually going into the frogs mouth, he had swallowed the entire light, he wasn't sitting at all."
James continues, "I figured he had must be dead and because there was no fear of spooking him I got very close and continued taking pictures. But after a few minutes I noticed one of his legs moved, death spasm I thought for a second until he repositioned his entire body.
"Now with the realisation that the frog was indeed alive I wanted to keep him that way. So I fired off a few more shots, then gently grabbed the wire next to the bulb and slowly pulled it out of his mouth." Snyder was able to safely remove the light as it was still attached to the wire of course. While the little frog was no longer glowing, he seemed happier to be alive.
Madonna to Marry Jesus?
The rumor mill has blown an interesting story in our general direction.
Recently divorced singer Madonna has allegedly spoken about the possibility of marrying her 22 year old boy toy Jesus Luz. Randy Taraborrelli, Madonna's biographer, addressed the seriousness of their relationship despite a 29 year age difference.
Taraborrelli tells Britain's Hello! magazine, "The pop queen has been dating Jesus since January and it is thought the pair may marry before the end of the year. Madonna is crazy about Jesus and has been telling close friends and family that 'I could definitely see myself marrying him. Yes, it's definitely on the table.'"
Madonna has been married twice before- in the 80's to actor Sean Penn and in 2000 to director Guy Richie. Madonna met Jesus in December 2008, right before her divorce from Richie was finalized.
'Lucy In The Sky' Inspiration Dies
Lucy Vodden, passed away at age 46 due to complications with the immune disease lupus. She was the inspiration for The Beatles' 1967 hit song "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds".
It all stemmed from a drawing done by Julian Lennon, John Lennon's eldest son. The picture was of classmate Lucy Vodden, nee O'Donnell, at the Weybridge Nursery School in 1966. This must have been one heck of a drawing, as it inspired Lennon to pen one of the most famous Beatles songs of all time.
Don't Look! One Of These Men Could Be Your Father
Pray that men were not really like in this in the 80's. It seems they were. Oh.... the pain of watching this. It's like a train wreck you can't take your eyes from.
A R Rahman studio photos
India’s Oscar winner A. R. Rahman’s studio is a 3,000 square-foot recording faclity in Chennai, India. It is called A.M. Studios, formerly known as Panchathan Record Inn. He has a music school called in “KM Music Conservatory“.
He has studios in Chennai and Mumbai, and he is developing studios in Los Angeles (USA) and London (UK), according to reports.
Here is his Chennai studio pictures
Bipasha Basu Maxim Photoshoot
There are a lot of reasons why Bipasha Basu deserves to be at numero unto spot on Maxim’s annual Hot 100 list. She’s bloody good at what she does, has the kind of sex appeal most Bollywood divas can only dream about, and after close to a decade in the industry, is still hotter than a room full of her contemporaries standing around in bikinis.
Hrithik his wife Suzanne Barbara Mori permanent body ink
Three may be a crowd but that doesn’t seem to be the case when the threesome in question is Hrithik Roshan, his wife Suzanne and the much talked about Barbara Mori. Don’t take our word for it; see it for yourselves in permanent body ink.
No long ago, the married couple was keen to insert the word ‘happily’ into their union; they played down rumours of a split by showing off matching tattoos on their forearms. The 'coupley' symbol they chose was the Star of David, which is also associated with Judaism.
So imagine our surprise when it was noted that Barbara Mori has the same exact body art on the same exact spot on her body too. Surely not a coincidence but can it really be by design?
Suzanne is reportedly not a fan of the stunning actress, especially as Barbara’s alleged affair with Hrithik was the talk of the town for some time.
Preeti Zinta to work with Aamir for Aamir khan production
Aamir Khan and Preeti Zinta made a romantic pair in Farhan Akhtar's directorial debut "Dil Chahta Hai" and now Aamir and Preity are all set to create the magic again. Preity and Aamir will be seen together in a forthcoming film produced by Aamir Khan Productions.
Aamir has signed a debutant director Shoumik Sen to direct this film starring Aamir himself in the lead and it's Preity Zinta on his mind for the female lead.
Industry sources confirm that Aamir is already in talks with Preity for the film that will go on floors after the release of "Delhi Belly".
Bengali filmmaker Shoumik has started working on the script for this flick. Aamir has the habit of keeping his projects under wraps and so this time too, he would make an announcements at the right time.
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Holly Madison is Getting Her Own Show
Former Playboy Playmate Holly Madison will start shooting ‘Planet Holly’ in Las Vegas on October 12, and claims the new show will be “empowering” and fun.“It will have some docu-drama, but it’s the perfect excuse for me to be normal in a light-hearted comedy romp," Holly said.
“‘Planet Holly’ also will have an empowering message for women showing that however crazy the ideas you might have, they can be achieved. "
“Growing up in Oregon, I had crazy dreams. I’d see Pamela Anderson or Jenny McCarthy on TV and say I’d like to do that, too. I wanted to go off on the adventure. I dreamed of being a sex symbol as a showgirl in Las Vegas - and it all came true!”
Holly – who is famous for dating Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner, who she split from last year – also wants to help young girls realise that their dreams can be achieved through hard work.
Referring to the burlesque production ‘Peepshow’ she has been a part of, Holly added: “Just because I‘ve wound up in ‘Peepshow’ on the Vegas Strip, I’m not stopping, and I’ve set myself five more things to achieve in life. I will never stop setting new goals because I’m having fun living life.”
Lily Allen Might Retire from Music
British pop singer Lily Allen has decided to take some time off from music, possibly permanently, because of piracy issues that have been negatively affecting the music business. On her anti-piracy blog, Allen confirmed that she has no plans to tour or make another record after latest album It's Not Me, It's You. She says, "I do however remain a fan of new music, so this is not some selfish crusade. The days of me making money from recording music has been and gone as far as I'm concerned, so I don't (at this point) stand to profit from legislation." The singer has instead taken on a new endeavor, starring in the West End production of Neil Labute's play, Reasons To Be Pretty.
Vipul’s small gift of 3 lac to Salman
It is not that filmmakers always drive actors to give their best; in fact they sometimes pamper their actors too.
It is said that Salman Khan fell in love with the Roberto Cavalli jacket that he wore for Vipul Shah’s ‘London Dreams’. So much, that the actor never felt like removing it and was seen wearing it even while not shooting. Sources said the filmmakers were surprised when he insisted on wearing the jacket again in portions that did not require him to wear it.
It seems that Salman’s obsession stemmed from the fact that the jacket was one of a kind and he really wanted to wear it as much as he could. Even during the break between the shots, the actor would be seen wearing the jacket, added the sources.
While Vipul Shah found this Salu’s obsession quite palpable. And so he gifted the Rs. 3 lac worth jacket to the actor. “It is a small gift from me to Salman,” said the producer.
Wow! If that’s a small, then what is called big?
Ellen Pompeo Gives Birth
Ellen Pompeo, one of Grey's Anatomy's finest doctors, gave birth to a baby girl on September 15th. Pompeo and husband Chris Ivery named their first child Stella Luna Pompeo Ivery.
Stellaluna. Sound familiar? Maybe because it is the name of a bat from a children's book. The bat gets separated from her mother and adopted by a family of birds. Hopefully, this Stella Luna doesn't get separated from her ecstatic parents.
Saif surprises Kareena
Last year beau Saif Ali Khan missed out Kareena Kapoor’s birthday as she was shooting with Aamir Khan for ‘3 Idiots’ in Ladakh. This year too the plan was something of that sort but Aamir Khan’s last minute cancellation of shooting made the day for Bebo and her excitement doubled when Saiffu dear suddenly dropped in Rajasthan where she was doing a photo shoot.
Saif booked a suite in Udai Vilas Palace Hotel. On Saturday night, he surprised his darling further by flying in Kareena’s mom Babita, her best friend Reena and designer Shabina Khan.
Says a source close to the actress, "He had booked a suite and in true Saif style, he had it decorated it with candles, flowers and everything that she loves. Saif had recently taken her for a European holiday so Bebo wasn't expecting Saif to surprise her again, which he did!"
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Now Every Woman is Wonder Woman
Reebok has a hip new shoe. Officially licensed Wonder Woman high tops. Called the Reebok Freestyle they pull from the Wonder Woman outfit and color scheme. But unlike the cheap kids shows with a plastic image of a superhero strapped to the sides, these lack the gaudy cheap look. Designed by Reebok, you know you are wearing something quality.
I can see working city women on break now in their fine dresses bouncing about town. Bound to be a hit with fun loving women everywhere.
Want to know more about Reebok and shoes check out our article How Shoe Brands Got Their Names.
Sarah Michelle Gives Birth
Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle welcomed their first child, Charlotte Grace, on September 19th. A rep for the couple says, "The family is over the moon." Sarah Michelle Gellar recently changed her last name to Prinze in preparation for parenthood.
Prinze, 33, married Gellar, 32, in 2002. The couple starred in movies such as "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and the "Scooby-Doo" series. Prinze will star in the television series '24' this fall. Congratulations to the newest family in Hollywood!
Dave Koz Gets Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star
Renowned saxophonist Dave Kos earned a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame (#2,389 to be exact).
In a career spanning two decades, Dave Koz has established himself as a platinum-selling artist, humanitarian, entrepreneur, radio host, and instrumental music advocate. A six-time Grammy® nominee, he was honored today with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recording artist Barry Manilow and Chris Gardner, who is known for his autobiography, "The Pursuit of Happyness," were guest speakers at the ceremony.
In a career spanning two decades, Dave Koz has established himself as a platinum-selling artist, humanitarian, entrepreneur, radio host, and instrumental music advocate. A six-time Grammy® nominee, he was honored today with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recording artist Barry Manilow and Chris Gardner, who is known for his autobiography, "The Pursuit of Happyness," were guest speakers at the ceremony. Attending guests included Jason Alexander, Motown's Lamont Dozier, Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, music legend Johnny Mathis, Jeff Lorber (the keyboardist who gave Dave his start nearly 20 years ago), singers Monica Mancini, Phil Perry and BeBe Winans, comedian Bob Saget, Yankees star Bernie Williams, and songwriter Allee Willis. The event was a veritable Who's Who of the Smooth Jazz world, including Chris Botti, Rick Braun, Eric Darius, Kenny G, Michael Lington and Peter White.
Koz is known for such hits as "You Make Me Smile," his signature song, "Castle of Dreams," "Can't Let You Go" featuring the late Luther Vandross, "Together Again," "Honey-Dipped," "All I See Is You," and "Faces of the Heart," which was the theme song for "General Hospital" for more than 10 years. His first-ever retrospective album, Dave Koz - Greatest Hits, bowed at No. 1 on both Billboard's Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and iTunes' Jazz Album chart in September 2008.
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