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Latest ‘Assassin’s Creed: Revelations’ Trailer Brings the Story

Posted on November 9, 2011

Normally, we make you read through a bunch of stuff and then you can click through to see the trailer we’re talking about. Not this time friends.

This time, the trailer is right here, in your face. That’s right, the latest trailer for Assassin’s Creed: Revelations is here and it’s here for you. Narrated by Suleiman the Magnificent (The Lawgiver), it tells his story a story of a man who will need the help of the assassins and Ezio to resolve a power struggle.

Okay, we may have lied just a bit. The trailer is actualy afteet the jump. Sorry about that. The bosses won’t let us put things on the front page. Not sure why but we like our jobs so there you go.

So, on that note, click through to check it out. Look for Assassin’s Creed: Revelations later this month.

ComiXology App Will Ship With Amazon’s Kindle Fire

Posted on November 9, 2011

For you comic book lovers torn between Amazon’s upcoming Kindle Fire and the newly announced Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet — with all its reported Marvel comics goodness — here’s a bit of news to help fuel your debate. Or, perhaps, solve it.

ComiXology has officially announced their app, which features an array of thousands of comics from several publishers, will be included as a built-in with Amazon’s device and will ship with it at launch.

“Launching with a $199 price point makes Amazon’s Kindle Fire a great device for making comics accessible to the masses and the vibrant 7” screen is perfect for our Guided View reading system,” said CTO and co-Founder John Roberts.

This is good news for anyone who was worried the Nook Tablet might have the advantage over the Kindle Fire in the comic book reader competition. ComiXology has so many great comics it doesn’t seem like those who ordered a Kindle Fire, and wanted to use it to read comics, have any reason to be jealous of their Nook-using pals.

The Amazon Kindle Fire is available for pre-order now. Although, if you want one any time soon you better hurry as demand has been pretty big.

Check out the full press release from ComiXology after the break.

Barns & Noble’s Nook Tablet Brings Marvel Graphic Novels On The Go

Posted on November 8, 2011

We told you yesterday about the new Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet, and it looks amazing. Lot’s of features that you see on lots of different tablets, and some interesting bells and whistles, but the new Nook Tablet does have a few tricks up it’s sleeve. Beginning next week the Nook will be offering the world’s largest collection of digital Marvel Graphic Novels.

This is potentially huge news because even in a world of digital day and date releases of single issues, many readers still prefer to wait for the collected editions. The explosion of book stores like Barnes & Noble really helped fuel a “wait for the trades” mentality amongst comic fans who have grown tired of the complexity of keeping up with single issues. So there is a nice symmetry to having a Barnes & Noble tablet lead the way in digital graphic novels.

Reading comics digitally is just now coming into play in a major way. With DC releasing it’s major titles digitally day and date and Marvel making advances to do the same, digital comic consumption could save the industry that gave the world so many iconic characters. It is also smart of Barnes & Noble to focus on the graphic novel side of the marketplace, digital distribution could hinder trade sales, so utilizing the oft proven “if you can’t beat ’em join ’em” strategy could prove very lucrative.

Full details, including a sampling of what graphic novels will be available for the Nook Tablet, after the jump

Alan Silvestri to Compose Joss Whedon’s ‘The Avengers’

Posted on November 8, 2011

The music in a Super Hero film is one of the most important aspects to making an iconic movie. The characters are larger than life, and that needs to be translated into the music. Going back to Superman, almost all of the best Super Hero movies have had the support of an iconic score.

So when Marvel is putting together the biggest Super Hero movie of all time it is only a natural that they are going with one of the greatest action/adventure composers of all time, Alan Silvestri. According to his own website, Silvestri will be writing the score for The Avengers, the culmination of five Marvel Studios productions that have introduced all of the principle heroes and villains.

Silvestri composed the wonderful Captain America score, and with that film being the closet thing to a prequel to The Avengers it is great to get a chance to hear a good progression of themes from one movie to another. Although I will have to admit to a little bit of disappointment that David Newman isn’t getting a crack at this movie. Newman composed the score for director Joss Whedon’s first feature film, Serenity, and has a fantastic knack for action scores himself.

The Bitcast – Episode 3: ‘Free-4-All’

Posted on November 8, 2011

Check out the latest episode of the Bitcast with JC and WallE as they explore the world of gaming. In the news, the two reflect on the Grand Theft Auto V launch trailer and recap their predictions from the last episode and see who did better. Also discussed are the November 8th PSN releases of Crono Cross, Final Fantasy V and Final Fantasy VI.

In the Topic of the Week section, the Bitcast takes a look at the Free to Play gaming model which is becoming more and more prevelent in gaming today. The two discuss both the merits and concerns of the concept, look at how it has been implemented in existing titles and talk about what it can have in store for the future.

In their Now Playing, WallE has a throwback moment as he looks back at the original Uncharted for the PS3. JC expands further on his time with his review for Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure.

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Trade Paperback Tuesday: ‘Starman Omnibus Vol. 1’

Posted on November 8, 2011

Everyone knows that Wednesday is new comic book day. While picking up your new issues consider looking at some of the trade paperbacks and hard covers of past issues and story lines. But which ones should you choose?

That’s why every Tuesday, The Flickcast will recommend a collection of comics that are just as good, if not better, than the issues you are currently buying. Books that deserve to be read, and bought the next time you walk into your local comic book store.

“I mock the costume. I mock my father — his life. I am a fool.” – Jack Knight – Starman #1

Everyone can relate to having problems with your father. No matter what you do, you always believe you’re not living up to his example, but imagine if your father was a superhero. A famous superhero that has saved the world several times, and is one of the most amazing inventors ever. How hard would it be to live up to his example then? That’s what this Trade Paperback Tuesday’s pick is all about.

The Starman Omnibus Vol #1 collects Starman issues #0-#16. Written by British writer James Robinson, and illustrated by Tony Harris, Starman was a series that followed the adventures of Jack Knight, son of Ted Knight, better known as the legendary hero of Opal City, Starman.

Exclusive Interview: Creator Vernon Chatman Explains ‘The Heart, She Holler’

Posted on November 8, 2011

Last Sunday, Adult Swim premiered their newest foray into the realm of live action spoofs: The Heart, She Holler. Consider it Twin Peaks meets Passions with loads of incest and moments you can’t forget if you tried.

We got the chance to speak with the series’ star, Patton Oswalt, about the insanity of the show on Friday, and even he couldn’t do it justice with a description. Now, we’ve got the mastermind behind the show, Vernon Chatman, to shed some light on the its origin. Let’s see if he can do a better job.

Chatman is best known for some of the weirdest and funniest television of the past few years like Wonder Showzen, Xavier: Renegade Angel, and even doing tons of work (not to mention being the voice of “Towlie”) for South Park.

After the jump, check out what Chatman had to say about The Heart, She Holler, and catch the miniseries airing every night this week, and repeating every night after Sunday at 12:45pm, only on Adult Swim.

Brian K. Vaughn to Adapt Stephen King’s ‘Under the Dome’ for Showtime

Posted on November 8, 2011

If you’ve never read Brian K. Vaughn’s comic series Y: The Last Man, you’re really missing out. It’s very well written and has enjoyed tremendous popularity.

So much so, in fact, that it’s one of the reasons Vaughn ended up as a writer for ABC’s LOST for several seasons. Now, it looks like Vaughn’s TV writing career is going to continue.

According to Deadline, he has been signed to write Showtime’s drama series adaptation of Stephen King’s 2009 novel Under the Dome, from DreamWorks Television. According to the report, Vaughn was chosen after a long search by the show’s producers and will begin writing the adaptation immediately.

In case you’re not familier with the story, the supernatural thriller concerns locals at a Maine vacation spot who battle one another when a force field suddenly surrounds their town and cuts them off from the rest of the world. Yes, it takes place in Maine. Try to contain your surprise.

To be honest, this is not my favorite Stephen King novels. However, Vaughn is one of my favorite writers so hopefully he will bring his trademark wit and style to the project. The series expects to begin filming early next year for a debut sometime next Fall.

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