I have been away for the last couple of weeks and missed a bunch of stuff. So this is a catchup post - just before I jetted off an email landed in my inbox giving me the heads up on the release of the limited edition The Dark Knight Rises Nokia Lumia 900, available exclusively from Phones 4u.
Not only do these limited edition Nokia Lumia 900s come with a number of special features including: Microsoft’s latest Windows Phone 7.5 software iteration, a fully customisable Live Tiles homescreen, a host of intuitive native apps including: Internet Explorer 9, Nokia Drive and Nokia Music as standard. A 4.3-inch super AMOLED display and an exclusive iconic Batman logo laser etched into the jet black polycarbonate rear case.
As well as - The Dark Knight Rises Nokia Lumia 900 allows you to access exclusive Dark Knight Rises content: Browse your phone in all Gotham’s shadowy greatness with a limited edition black and grey skin. Download the exclusive Claim Gotham City! Game and take part in the Foursquare powered territory war between Batman and Bane which allows further exclusive media to be unlocked including: wallpapers and ringtones to complete The Dark Knight experience.
You have probably been wondering where I have been & where my analysis of the full Batman trailer is. Well I’ve been spending every free second pouring over the Bat phone! No not Batman’s red retro hotline to Commissioner Gordon, although that is pretty cool though.
I love the London Film Museum, not only are they the home for props, memorabilia and costumes from some of my favourite films ever (Bond, Excalibur, Aliens, Batman, Superman, Star Wars and currently a Ray Harryhausen Exhibition - as well as many, many, many more) but some of my best recent film related memories are attributed directly to them (Star Wars Exhibition, celebrating Mr. Ray Harryhausen’s 90th Birthday, Meeting Bond alumni; George Lazenby, Maude Adams & Britt Ekland as well as meeting both Herbert Lom & Burt Kwouk (responsible for some of the funniest moments on the silver screen from my childhood) and, and shooting the breeze with Terry (still not a Sir yet) Gilliam, Sir Peter Jackson and John Landis).
And that’s just the stuff off the top of my head.
London Film Museum: John Landis & (still not a Sir yet) Terry Gilliam enjoying Harryhausen's Myths and Legends Exhibition launch and Birthday by Craig Grobler
“E! Are reporting from Comic-Con and Brad Pitt’s there now. Who reported from your (London Film and) Comic Con?” My girlfriend asked me a couple of days ago while watching E! She was of course referring to San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) vs. The London Film and Comic Con (LDFCC). My mumbled response somewhat deflating the grand and exotic picture I had excitedly painted of my experience at LFCC the weekend before. “Err!! A couple of bloggers by the look of things”. Naturally this spurrned me on to create this post.
“LFCC takes place every summer (over a weekend) at Earls Court 2 in London. Celebrating the best of film, television, comics and sport, London Film and Comic Con is a day out unlike any other, giving you the chance to meet your idols, ask them questions as well as grabbing the latest film/tv/comic merchandise on the market.”
So on Sunday in between Lovebox days I made my way to the Earls Court conference centre. LFCC London Film and Comic Con was back and better than ever. This year the convention covered a smaller area than the huge space in previous years. But nevertheless was capital. Some astounding guests, loads of comics, film memorabilia, talks, art, sci-fi, super heroes, Cosplay, sneak previews and an exhibition from DC comics.
I missed last year’s convention but this year the draw proved too much.
As with previous years the arena was divided up into different zones; The Signing Zone, Anime Zone, Photo shoot Zone, Artists Alley, Video Game Zone, Talk Area, Cosplay Zone, Dealer Zone.
I arrived at the Earls Court conference centre hoping to breeze in as in previous years but arrived a little earlier than anticipated and had to join the long queue to get in. As with previous years crowd control was conducted by the Empire’s finest ensuring that Trekkie scum were dutifully harassed and that all was kept in order. All the while various characters from across comics, film, Sci-Fi and Manga either queuing up or interacting with the visitors.
On Saturday 24th July, the London Film Museum is proud to present the first exhibition dedicated to the classic British film, ZULU.
Starring Michael Caine, Stanley Baker, Jack Hawkins and Ulla Jacobsson, the film was produced by Joseph E. Levine, directed by Cy Endfield, and was released worldwide in 1964.
The exhibition will include many items seen in public for the first time, including the original colour storyboards, scripts, and unpublished photographs taken by the director on set in Natal, South Africa. Also on display will be Chief Cetewayo's shield and throne tusks, and Assegais (spears) used in the film as well as some from the original battle.
The storyboards were discovered in Natal last year a few miles from where the film was shot, and illustrate the "Attack on the Hospital". Dr Sheldon Hall, author of the definitive book on the making of the film, says "Until recently it was thought that no original storyboards had survived from the production of ZULU, or even existed in the first place. The recent discovery in South Africa of an extremely rare set of storyboard sketches for one key sequence is a major find for anyone interested in the film."
"Contributions to the exhibition have come from right across the country and collectors have been generous in providing us with original material" says Henry Coleman from ZuluFilmStore.com, who has helped in curating the exhibition.
The exhibition will be at the museum until June 2011 when it will travel to South Africa to go on display.
Opening day events will include a free screening of the film, as well as a Q&A with Maureen Endfield and a lecture by Dr Sheldon Hall.
As part of the opening day we shall also be collecting for Help for Heroes in recognition of the people still involved in conflict around the world.
ZULU Exhibition opens at The London Film Museum
Where: The London Film Museum, 1st Floor, Riverside Building, County Hall, London SE1 7PB
Katee Sackhoff, who played Starbuck in the 'Re-Imagined' version of Battlestar Gallactica will be appearing at this years London Film & Comic Con.
LFCC takes place every summer at Earls Court 2 in London. Celebrating the best of film, television, comics and sport, London Film and Comic Con is a day out unlike any other, giving you the chance to meet your idols, ask them questions and have your photograph taken with them as well as grabbing the latest film/tv/comic merchandise on the market.
This year for an event that is promising some big names, with William Shatner already announced, as well as a 30th Anniversary celebration of 'Empire Strikes Back'. You can join in the fun of Cosplay and dress up as your film, tv or comic book idol - don't be shy, or you can simply marvel at the many costumes that will be on display in the Cosplay Zone. There will be some of the top artists demonstrating their skills in Artists Ally, and there might even be some cool props from the latest films on display - don't forget your camera!
One of the special treats at Fan Fest 2010 held at the London Film Museum was the opportunity to listen to film Legend Ray Harryhausen reflect upon his career and making films in his pioneering way.
Just prior to his talk the London Film Museum made the surprise announcement that to coincide with Harryhausen’s 90th Birthday the London Film Museum will be hosting a Ray Harryhausen exhibition.
The official announcement from the London Film Museum website:
"The London Film Museum are pleased to announce that on June 29th 2010 the London Film Museum will open its exhibition.
Entitled "Ray Harryhausen - Myths and Legends" - the exhibition will be focusing on the work of Ray Harryhausen and showcase the techniques he used to bring his Dynamation creatures to life.
The launch date is an extra special one as this is also Ray’s 90th Birthday.
Ray is the father of modern day special effects. Without his imagination and wonderful fantasy films made in the 1940s, 50s, 60s and 70s there would probably be no George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, Nick Park or Peter Jackson. It was Ray who inspired these fantasy filmmakers and it is to him that each one credits Ray as their inspiration.
Ray began his art after seeing King Kong (1933) and following his first feature film Mighty Joe Young in 1949 went on to develop a technique known as Dynamation, which is a process that allows animated models to be integrated with live action. Other films followed, amongst which were The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms (1952), 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957), The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958), Jason and the Argonauts (1963), One Million Years BC (1966), The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1973) and Clash of the Titans (1981).
These classic films 'starred' such creations at Cyclops, dragons, living skeleton warriors, a Medusa, a giant crab, scorpions and bees and of course dinosaurs.
The exhibition is being put together by the London Film Museum Advisory Panel including Leslie Hardcastle (founder of MOMI) and Jonathan Sands (Chief Executive of the museum), and with kind permission from The Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation.
The exhibition will be housed in the rooms opposite the Charlie Chaplin – The Great Londoner Exhibition. Ray Harryhausen exhibition coming to the London Film Museum Where:The London Film Museum
County Hall, Riverside Building, Southbank, London SE1 7PB,
To mark the Blu-ray and DVD release of AVATAR - the biggest film of all time – and Earth Day 2010, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (TCFHE) is erecting a giant, interactive, replica ‘Tree Of Souls’ at Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park, London. The visually spectacular exhibit will be live for three days between Saturday 24 – Monday 26 April and officially unveiled by STEPHEN LANG, who stars as Colonel Miles Quaritch in the film.
As the only tree of its kind ever created and the largest fibre optic installation in Europe, visitors will have the opportunity to ‘bring the tree to life’, manipulating its lights and colour by plugging their phones and iPods into the tree. Also, to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of International Earth Day, TCFHE will be planting a ‘real’ tree for every person who directly connects with it (part of a global initiative to plant a million trees worldwide).
The Tree of Souls - which plays a pivotal role in AVATAR - is a giant, moving, interactive tree, with deep spiritual significance to the Na'vi people inhabiting the film’s fictional universe, Pandora. Throughout the film, the characters directly interact with their world through the seeds of the tree and communicate with the biological network that exists throughout Pandora.
How you'll be able to interact with the Tree of Souls:
- The tree is made up of 20 miles of fibre optic cable making it the largest fibre optic installation in Europe
- The tree has 10 movement sensors spread around the tree trunk’s circumference To give the impression of the tree being ‘alive,’ and to further resemble the tree featured in the film, sensors will pick up movement in proximity to the tree and change the colour and intensity of its fronds the closer people get to or move away from it
- Each area will be autonomous so multiple people will be able to react with different areas Local Wifi networks within the tree will deliver content to enabled Wifi phones, including: o a website locally hosted in the tree will be enabled to deliver content/assets to compatible mobiles o the website will have a form to link with the ‘plant a tree’ initiative. o a screen embedded in the tree’s trunk will display the names of people who have had a tree planted o through the website, members of the public will be able to turn the tree to a specific colour , chosen from a palette of colours
- A Bluetooth Network will allow members of the public to upload photos taken on camera phones which will be which will be displayed on the screen Sound to light – members of the public will be able to plug their
The UK’s ‘real-life’ Tree of Souls will be re-created using 20 miles of fibre optic branches. Sensors within the tree’s trunk will change the colour and intensity of its glow in response to movements made by visitors to the tree. Local Wi-Fi and Bluetooth networks will allow members of the public to upload images and messages to a screen built into the tree, as well as being able to make social networking status updates with an Earth Day message, via their mobile phones. In addition, by plugging portable music systems including iPods, Mp3 players and phones into the tree, it will glow and pulsate in time with the music being played. Anyone who qualifies to have a tree planted will see their names displayed on the screen within the Tree of Souls.
Avatar is out on Blu-ray and DVD on April 26.
Visit Avatar's Tree of Souls this weekend to celebrate Earth Day
Where Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park, London.
When 6:10, Thurs 4 Feb, 2010 Sat 24 – Mon 26 April, 2010
Despite being warned by well meaning associates James Cameron was determined to create a follow up to Ridley Scott's masterpiece Alien.
He started working on ideas for his sequel as early as 1983 whilst he was kicking off production on Terminator. Cameron faced many obstacles but was eventually promised that if Terminator was successful he would have a crack at it.
In 1986 and for a budget $18 million Aliens was filmed at Pinewood Studios, production lasted ten months. Some scenes of the Alien nest were shot in a decommissioned power plant in Acton, London. This was used as the Axis Chemical Plant in Batman.
In the audio clip below James Cameron talks to Francine Stock at BAFTA about his desire to make Aliens. The clip starts just after he has spoken about friends warning him that making a sequel to Ridley Scott's Alien would be a no win scenario. As there would always be comparisons between the two and Alien is considered a Sci-Fi masterpiece.
Aliens clouds One more photo I found of the miniature clouds shoot for the drop ship sequence of Aliens. Done at Peerless in Covent Garden with Mark roberts first motion control rig. This was a set up for the take-off/escape with eplosion lighting from underneath the planets atmosphere, hence the colour difference.
Aliens Cloud Shoot for Drop Ship Sequence
Early test using Mark Roberts Motion Contriol rig and periscope lens with either a supafrost or a pro mist filter taped to front.
Marines Drop Ship
For the design of the Aliens Drop Ship, Concept artists were asked to incorporate subliminal acknowledgments to the Vietnam War, which included designing the Aliens Drop Ship as a combination of a F-4 Phantom II and AH-1 Cobra.
Drop Ship miniature for re-entry sequence in front of Motion Control Rig. I think this is a smaller model for wider shots, there was a larger one which had opening wings etc. We are looking up, it is hanging upside down so that the wires are on the blind side of the lens. Apparently Derek Meddings sometimes used to shoot upside down in the Gerry Anderson days because the audience wouldn't be looking for the wires underneath. (Obviously Derek himself wasn't actually upside down)
The whole production went to Pinewood soon after I’d submitted my designs for the SULACO, and the other transport items. The rest of the props and vehicles, etc. were all done there. I had no further involvement. ”
More stills of the smaller drop ship miniature being filmed at Peerless Camera Co. in Covent Garden. The backlit Blue Screen behind was originally built for John Dykstra and Space Vampires.
"I make and sell soap", this is how I met Tyler Durden. The first rule of Fight Club may be that you do not talk about Fight Club. However the unspoken rule is that before you attempt any deconstruction of society you have to be clean. And Luxury Lane Soap have just the right soap for you.
"A beat, while Jack's expression turns nervous again about what's inside. Tyler swings the lid up, revealing a full bounty of quaintly-wrapped bars of soap.
TYLER
“I make and sell soap.”
He gives Jack one. Jack takes it, looks it over.
TYLER
“If you add nitric acid to the soap-making process, you get nitroglycerin. With enough soap, you could blow up the world.”
Jack now looks at the bar of soap nervously. He looks at Tyler, slowly smiles and shakes his head.
That's right, bars and bars of Fight Club soap to keep you clean while running your underground revolution. Fight Club soap comes in four scents; I Am Jack (Cool Water), Tyler Durden (Patchouli Smoke), Marla Singer (Black Amber) and Robert Paulson (Clean Laundry).
Each bar is blended to have an extra abundant and non-chemical lather, this soap contains soy and wheat proteins to love and baby your skin. Absolutely free of human (and animal) fat. Weighs approximately 99 grams and costs about £2.92.
Fight Club Soap
Fight Club soap is available from The Paper Street Soap Company and Luxury Lane Soap
Typically we focus on UK events but this one's a doozy and if any of our US readers get to go we're quite envious.
Bonhams & Butterfields’ prestigious Sunset Boulevard galleries in Los Angeles will play host to a panel discussion on April 15 centering around the cult classic film, Blade Runner.
Around 150 celebrities and industry power players are expected to attend the panel discussion, entitled “Blade Runner: Designing the Future.” The panel will dish on everything Blade Runner, from its environmental and social themes to the brilliant visual design that left audiences in 1982 reeling, and audiences today still just as appreciative of the classic science fiction film.
The Academy-award winning producer, Michael Deeley (The Italian Job, The Man Who Fell to Earth) will participate in the panel, along with legendary conceptual and industrial designer, Syd Mead (Star Trek, Aliens, 2010). Frances Anderton will moderate, and the Oscar-winning director of Blade Runner, Ridley Scott will attend, schedule permitting.
The event is to coincide with the opening of the auction preview for the 20th Century Decorative Arts sale, scheduled for April 20. Blade Runner fans will not want to miss out on this opportunity to pick up one-of-a-kind memorabilia from the iconic movie.
Featured auction highlights on preview include a signed promotional poster from the Blade Runner’s “Final Cut” release from the personal collection of Michael Deeley, a copy of a reissue of Philip K. Dick’s 1968 science fiction classic book on which Blade Runner is based, and a signed copy of Oblagon: Concepts of Syd Mead, 1985, which contains 17 pages of Mead’s art, created for Blade Runner from the designer’s personal library.
Blade Runner: Designing the Future Panel Discussion (US)
Where Bonhams 7601 W. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Ever since seeing the neon lite streets of Los Angeles circa 2019 via Blade Runner. I've wanted one of these bad boys. My need for one of these was increased when reading Bladezone.com (a Blade Runner fan site) and finding out that at the launch of the Blade Runner Final Cut 25th Anniversary Edition After Party. Guests were given a gift pack that included a Blade Runner branded LED umbrella.
Now via the miracle of the "future" and the Internet we can all own buy one for £17 ($24.99) from ThinkGeek.com . The umbrellas come Jedi Blue and Sith Red.
Early in the 21st Century, the Tyrell Corporation advanced robot evolution into the Nexus phase - a being virtually identical to a human - known as a Replicant. They're all around you, even now. That guy next to you? He's a Replicant. How do we know? He's walking the streets in the rain with no umbrella. That, and he failed the Voight-Kampff.
In the pre-apocalyptic future, the air will be so thick, it will be dark in the middle of the day. Coupled with the almost constant rain, you'll need to find a way to stay dry, and light your way to the noodle shop down the street.
Even if you don't live in a quasi-futuristic Los Angeles, and aren't a Blade Runner, you can still have the coolest umbrella on the street. With a push of a button, the shaft lights up, illuminating you and your path. Now, even in the darkest of nights, you're a lot more visible to the cars on the street, making your long walk home through the rain a lot safer.
To celebrate the release of IRON MAN 2, fans of the blockbuster film IRON MAN will be able to own props and costumes seen in IRON MAN when Marvel Studios makes them available to the highest bidder at an auction held during C2E2 (Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo) at McCormick Place in Chicago, April 16 – 18, 2010.
Items going under the hammer include; Tony Stark’s Convoy Missile, the Hero Schematic Drawings of Mark I drafted inside the cave, Hero Completed Mark I Mask and Iron Man Hero Mark II RT Unit will be among nearly 225 IRON MAN props made available at the auction produced by Propworx Inc., the leading provider of high-end auctions for the film and television industry.
Crushed Mark III Iron Man Helmet
Iron Man Mark I Mask
Mark I “Hero” RT Unit The Mark I Armor’s Leg Actuator Tony Stark’s Pinstripe Suit
Stark Industries “Sonic Taser”
Stark Industries Wet Bar
Those unable to attend the live auction in Chicago will be able to take part online in real time at www.propworx.com/ironman. Following the live auction in Chicago, other IRON MAN collectable items will be made available to fans on eBay.
This is the post in which I reveal London's best kept comic secret - The National Collectors Marketplace, with 130 tables, is the largest regular marketplace for comic book and trading card collectors in the U.K. You will also find a whole range of related materials including Sci-fi, Fantasy, Film, TV and Toys from leading National & International dealers. A refreshments counter, bar and pub will be open next to the venue.
I have to say my first visit to The National Collectors Marketplace blew my mind. It's a little bit musty but I was like a kid visiting Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. The fair is made up of a number of sellers each with their own speciality items. Visiting each stall revealed a greater treasure from my childhood or item of desire. There are 130 TABLESof:
2000 Ad Action Figures Anime British Annuals British Comics Comic Book Supplies Cult Dvd Doctor Who Gaming Cards Golden Age Comics Graphic Novels Heroclix Heroes Latest Import Comics Manga Newspaper Strips Non-sports Cards Original Artwork Posters Sci Fi/Fantasy Silver Age Comics Sports Cards Star Trek Star Wars Toys Trading Card Supplies Watchmen
If you get a chance I recommend at least one visit.
London's biggest Comic Fair
Where Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, London WC1
When National Collectors Marketplace meets once a month and the next fair takes place this weekend. 12:00pm, 21 March, 2010
Turn your living room in to the bridge of the Enterprise!
Any Star Trek fan will have entertained thoughts of sitting in the 'big chair' issuing commands, saving far off galaxies, kissing green-skinned women - or is that just us? This life size replica of the famous perch is, for many of us mere mortals, as close as it's possible to get to actually being William Shatner.
The Enterprise's Captain's Chair delivers all the accents and details from the historic prop along with modern lighting, sound effects and phrases designed to thrill any Star Trek enthusiast. The working swivel design accentuates the two-piece construction, making this the perfect addition to any collection or display.
Dimensions: 41" Tall x 42" Wide x 39" Deep Features lighting, sound, and spoken phrases from the original series
Own your own Captain Kirk Chair
For a little more info and to buy head over to Play.com
Revolver Entertainment are holding a charity screening of Wyclef Jean’s ‘Ghosts of Cite Soleil’ at the Electric Cinema on Friday 26th February in aid of Action Against Hunger’s emergency Haiti appeal.
The event will be hosted by Martine McCutcheon and Mica Paris and there will be a Q&A session with a film critic, an Aid specialist and a British documentary maker following the screening along with a charity auction.
Tickets are £15 (minimum donation) which includes a drink, popcorn and celebrity introduction, available via JustGiving
This ‘raw, painful documentary’ [The Observer] takes a gritty look at the reality of life in Haiti, produced by, and starring Haiti born musician Wyclef Jean.
Other celebrities confirmed to attend include Cerys Matthews, Charlie Brooks, Status Quo, Duran Duran, Boy George, Tazmin Outhwaite and Jenni Falconer.
The celebrity hosted screening will take place at 2pm on 26th February at The Electric Cinema in Notting Hill. The screening will be followed by a Q & A hosted by a Film Critic, an Aid Specialist, who has over 10 years of experience in humanitarian crisis zones, and a British Documentary Maker.
There will also be the opportunity to win over £5,000 worth of prizes, including an exclusive Kingdom of Heaven limited edition Ridley Scott framed and signed print, a bike, a one year Cineworld pass, dinner for two at the exclusive Electric Brasserie, celebrity worn designer clothes, and much more.
Jean Michel Grand, the Executive Director at Action Against Hunger, says: “With an estimated three million people affected by the earthquake that hit Haiti on 12th January, it is crucial public support continues. Having operated in Haiti for over 25 years, Action Against Hunger are delighted to be named the benefiting organisation for this screening. All the proceeds from this event will go towards our emergency operation.”
They hope to raise £10,000 from the night in support of their relief operation, minimum ticket donation is £15 to be made here. Please include your name and email address when donating, and Action Against Hunger will send you a unique reference number to show on the door. For tickets head over to > http://www.justgiving.com/haitiscreening
Ghosts of Cite Soleil Charity Screening for Haiti
Where The Electric Cinema 191 Portobello Road, London, W11 2ED
In 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes and 12 seconds, the world will end. Are you ready? If not, at least look ready. I recommend this bunny costume as modelled by Frank the Karma killer. Available from Forbidden Planet.
As part of the second day goody bag from Movie -Con 2 (which included a rare/exclusive George Lucas (in Disguise) action figure now available on eBay). We each received a rather thick card with some odd characters and numbers printed on it. Most guessed that this was a promotional ploy for Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes as one could make out the words MR HOLMES on the card.
The card had a slit down the middle and when slot into the card belonging to the guy sitting next to me. Created a a sort of propeller like shape and when spun around the characters on each card were a lot more legible and they read WIDEN YOUR GAZE MR HOLMES. OK! fair enough some really Victorian era style marketing and thought nothing more of it.
However I love a good mystery and excel at puzzles. I couldn't stop thinking about the cards after all this was marketing for Sherlock Holmes master detective. When I got home today I emptied my goody back and dug out the cards again. Naturally I had collected a number of them from other guests at Movie-Con as well as the box on the security guys desk (for my film memorabilia collection).
After having another look I thought the numbers on the cards could mean something 236., 221, 57. and 94. Perhaps a GPS location, map co-ordinate. The periods between the numbers made it obvious, it's an IP address. After some trial & error number swapping. My browser opened up the site at at http://94.236.57.221/. How exciting!
Nice dark ambient music, a quality background and 5 empty fields awaiting my entry? A small question mark above the fields gave a clue "FIND HER". Find who? Well that much was obvious I am after all a product of many conspiracies that have needed unpicking - and if it's not the Butler you know where to look next. After a quick visit to IMDB I punched in my 5 character guess. And B-I-N-G-O was her name. I was through to the next stage.
The Prop Store of London (http://www.propstore.com/), one of the world's leading vendors of movie props and costumes as memorabilia). Has two awesome items of cinematic history for sale.
Two pieces of the futuristic skyline used in Ridley Scott's masterpiece Blade Runner.
This highly detailed brass section was used along with other similar pieces of varying sizes on a table top set to form a forced perspective miniature for the opening scene of the movie.
Video: Blade Runner - Opening Titles
Each panel was laid out to give a multi layered effect and had a fibre optic light glued to the back. They were saved after filming by Mark Stetson's crew and have been in storage ever since. The section has been custom framed with laser cut mount board featuring the film’s title and stills from the movie. The display also has three LED's built in which help silhouette the "building" perfectly.
The lights are activated by a small concealed switch on the inside of the frame. The overall display measures 49.5cm x 43cm (19.5" x 17"). The skyline image along with Vangelis' haunting music is perhaps the most memorable scene in the movie and one of the great movie openings of all time.
I have seen some awful Watchmen merchandise but was sent a link to this pretty, pretty cool Watchmen Bloody Doomsday Clock.
"These decorative wall clocks feature the infamous Doomsday Clock that symbolized the Cold War in the world of Watchmen. The Bloody Doomsday Clock shows blood splatter, while the Wooden Doomsday Clock features a stylish retro design."
In celebration of the release of the Watchmen motion picture, Orbital Comics is proud to announce a unique opportunity for you to see a momentous piece of original art from the classic 1980s award winning comic book series the film was based upon. Starting from Thursday 19th February 2009 and for one month only, Watchmen issue 1 page 1 Original Artwork and Colour Guide will be displayed at: Orbital Comics 8 Great Newport Street London WC2H 7JA [opening times: Mon-Sat: 10:30am - 7pm , Sun: 11.30am - 5pm ] The page features an extract from Rorschach's journal, acting as a voice-over for the criminal investigation of the apparent-suicide of his acquaintance, fellow super-hero The Comedian. Not only a rare chance to see an actual page of original art by Dave Gibbons, but also to experience a piece of comic book history!
Orbital Comics 8 Great Newport Street London WC2H 7JA Opening times: Mon-Sat: 10:30am - 7pm , Sun: 11.30am - 5pm
WATCHMEN MOVIE: OWL SHIP Scale Replica This prop replica set of Rorschach's grappling gun and mask were created from the actual digital files and pattern that were used to create the pieces used in the movie!
The grappling gun is permanently attached to a display base (which features a Rorschach pattern that is authentic to the movie), while the mask is removable.
The entire piece measures approximately 10.5" high x 13.25" wide x 8" deep, and is packaged in a 4-color box.
More here: http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?cat=PROPS+%26%2338%3B+REPLICAS&lst=all
WATCHMEN MOVIE: OWL SHIP Scale Replica This 1:24 scale replica of the Owl Ship is reproduced from the actual blueprints used to make the ship used in the movie! This replica includes environmental elements on the base that reflect owl elements seen in the film.
The entire cold-cast porcelain piece, including the base, measures approximately 7" high x 12" wide x 12" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. A 4-color Certificate of Authenticity is also included.
NOTE: Does not include light-up features.
More here: http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?cat=PROPS+%26%2338%3B+REPLICAS&lst=all
WATCHMEN MOVIE: THE COMEDIAN'S GUNS AND DOG TAGS Display Set Prop Replica
This prop replica set features The Comedian's trademark sidearms (with the commemorative handle grips presented by President Nixon), a plaque recognizing The Comedian's service to his country, and his military-issue dog tags. All of the components are permanently mounted inside an acrylic-covered frame, which can be hung on a wall or set on a desktop.
This prop replica of The Comedian's guns are cast from the actual props used in the movie!
The display frame measures approximately 16.5" high x 13" wide x 4.5" deep, and comes packa ged in a 4-color box.
More here: http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?cat=PROPS+%26%2338%3B+REPLICAS&lst=all
I have been away for the last couple of weeks and missed a bunch of stuff. So this is a catchup post - just before I jetted off an email landed in my inbox giving me the heads up on the release of the limited edition The Dark Knight Rises Nokia Lumia 900, available exclusively from Phones 4u.
To celebrate the release of IRON MAN 2, fans of the blockbuster film IRON MAN will be able to own props and costumes seen in IRON MAN when Marvel Studios makes them available to the highest bidder at an auction held during C2E2 (Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo) at McCormick Place in Chicago, April 16 – 18, 2010.
