http://mediaconnectiononline.com/xoops/html/ Pop Culture For The Independent Mind Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:06:19 -2200 http://backend.userland.com/rss/ XOOPS News ericlopkin@yahoo.com ericlopkin@yahoo.com en http://mediaconnectiononline.com/xoops/html/images/logo.gif http://mediaconnectiononline.com/xoops/html/ 144 66 http://mediaconnectiononline.com/xoops/html/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1335 Devil's Due Publishing gains three brand new series in December, as the publisher announces a packed catalog by former Transformers creators, and all-star writers Joe Casey and Rick Remender. Dawn of the Dread Force, Zen Intergalactic Ninja, and The Corps! bolster an already thriving library of creator-owned and licensed titles. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -2200 http://mediaconnectiononline.com/xoops/html/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1335 http://mediaconnectiononline.com/xoops/html/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1336 Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios announced an agreement under which Paramount will distribute Marvel's next five self-produced feature films on a worldwide basis. The deal, an extension of the original agreement made by Brad Grey when he arrived as CEO and Chairman of Paramount Pictures, includes theatrical distribution in foreign territories previously serviced by Marvel through local distribution entities (Japan, Germany, France, Spain and Australia/New Zealand). The distribution pact capitalizes on Marvel and Paramount's successful efforts with "Iron Man," which has grossed $574 million worldwide for Marvel. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -2200 http://mediaconnectiononline.com/xoops/html/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1336 http://mediaconnectiononline.com/xoops/html/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1337 Seven years after the destruction of Raccoon City, Leon and Claire are back as the war against the zombies rages on in Resident Evil: Degeneration, a co-production of CAPCOM and Sony Pictures, based on the popular video game franchise. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -2200 http://mediaconnectiononline.com/xoops/html/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1337 http://mediaconnectiononline.com/xoops/html/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1338 Electronic Arts announced that Dead Space, the highly anticipated new survival horror game, has gone gold and will ship in North America on October 14 for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -2200 http://mediaconnectiononline.com/xoops/html/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1338 http://mediaconnectiononline.com/xoops/html/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1339 DreamWorks Animation announced that Pandamonium will be back in 2011 when the sequel to its worldwide hit, "Kung Fu Panda," is expected to return to theaters on June 3, 2011. The Company also anticipates releasing the film into IMAX theatres worldwide. The sequel to "Kung Fu Panda," like all DreamWorks Animation feature films starting in 2009, will be produced in stereoscopic 3D technology. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -2200 http://mediaconnectiononline.com/xoops/html/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1339 http://mediaconnectiononline.com/xoops/html/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1340 AAM/Markosia, publishers of the hit series Kong: King of Skull Island, Starship Troopers and the critically acclaimed The Boy Who Made Silence, announce the release of a Starship Troopers one-shot this coming December, War Stories: Tasch, scripted by the talented Cy Dethan with art from newcomers Neil van Antwerpen and Peter-David Douglas. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -2200 http://mediaconnectiononline.com/xoops/html/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1340 http://mediaconnectiononline.com/xoops/html/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1341 On Oct. 7, the Adult Swim Presents The Williams Street County Fair and Expo will hit the road for a college tour spanning 15 campuses nationwide. The event will consist of a variety of county fair activities inspired by Adult Swim original series and sensibilities, and offer visitors the opportunity to experience EA Sports NBA Live 09 and the T-Mobile Sidekick, sponsors for the tour. The free event will be open to each of the participating school’s students and faculty members from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. at each stop. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -2200 http://mediaconnectiononline.com/xoops/html/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1341 http://mediaconnectiononline.com/xoops/html/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1328 Tonner Doll Company, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of high-end collectible dolls and figures, has been granted the license for character figures based on the movie from Summit Entertainment, TWILIGHT, which arrives in theaters nationwide on November 21, 2008. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -2200 http://mediaconnectiononline.com/xoops/html/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1328 http://mediaconnectiononline.com/xoops/html/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1329 Eisner-nominated superstar writer/artist David Mack presents a groundbreaking collection of his acclaimed work in Kabuki: The Alchemy HC. Collecting all nine issues of the critically-lauded, Eisner Award-nominated KABUKI: THE ALCHEMY series from Marvel's creator-owned Icon imprint - for the first time ever-this is an unprecedented look at Mack's work. This hardcover is chock full of bonus material including original scripts, a "best of fan letters" section, never before seen art and new story pages, including updated versions of previously published scenes. If that's not enough, acclaimed Fight Club author Chuck Palahniuk provides a powerful introduction to one of comics' most acclaimed series and a special afterword from Mack himself. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -2200 http://mediaconnectiononline.com/xoops/html/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1329 http://mediaconnectiononline.com/xoops/html/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1330 After less than one week on store shelves worldwide, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is on track to become the best-selling Star Wars game of all time. LucasArts announced that more than 1.5 million customers worldwide have purchased Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, making it both the fastest-selling Star Wars game and LucasArts game ever. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -2200 http://mediaconnectiononline.com/xoops/html/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1330