Author Archives: Jonathan Weilbaecher

The Hobbit Pub In England Vs. Middle-Earth Enterprises

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Big franchises have a unique set of problems. Shepherds of large, established franchises have to worry about their brand and how it is exposed to the world. One of the biggest global franchises is The Lord of the Rings, or more specifically the … Continue reading →

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‘Star Wars: The Old Republic’ Goes Free-To-Play This Weekend Only

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

One of the best new MMOs out there is going to try to lure you in with a weekend of free play. Now all you worry warts and feet daggers have no excuse to not  jump into this new world and decide … Continue reading →

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The First Game Play Footage Of The New Game ‘MechWarrior Online’

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

There has been a wonderful recent trend of classic game franchises that were dormant being given new life with current generation updates. The most recent franchise to get a respectful update is the PC classic MechWarrior. MechWarrior was a high … Continue reading →

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Game Developers Quantic Dream Release An Amazing PS3 Motion Graphics Concept Video

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Her name is Kara, she feels, she thinks, and she is scared. That is basically the concept behind Quantic Dream’s recent concept video. Kara is an android being assembled and tested, something is slightly off and the rest you should … Continue reading →

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Two New Clips from the Upcoming ‘Battle Royal’ Blu-Ray Release

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

One of the great ancillary effects of the popularity of The Hunger Games is the renewed exposure it is generating for the certified classic, Battle Royal. The Japanese film is a bit over a decade old and has grown a huge international … Continue reading →

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Box Office Report: ‘John Carter’ Lands with a Thud, While ‘The Lorax’ Continues To Bring in The Green

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

That unfortunate loud thudding noise you just heard was John Carter‘s opening weekend. The mega budget, would be franchise starter came in at a beyond disappointing 30.6 million. Good enough for second place to last week’s winner, The Lorax. Speaking of this … Continue reading →

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Film Score Friday: ‘The Complete Harry Potter Film Music Collection’ by The City of Prague Philharmonic

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

One of my favorite things to cover in my weekly film score review is compilations. These sets are the most easily digestible forms of film music, and represented my entry into the world. It was the combined ‘Best Of’ albums of John Williams, … Continue reading →

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‘Angry Birds Space’ Uses Actual Astronaut in Space to Showcase New Physics

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Angry Birds can rightfully be classified as a phenomenon. Between the countless downloads and the merchandise that sells like gangbusters the game has reached the top pop culture status. Rovio likes to keep the game fresh, with constant seasonal updates and other new level packs … Continue reading →

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