Andrew Lincoln & Walking Dead Fan Zombie Prank Norman Reedus

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With help from Andrew Lincoln and Greg Nicotero, The Walking Dead’s “ultimate fan” Nick Santonastasso just zombie-pranked Norman Reedus while he was promoting the back half of the season in Toyko. 17-year old Nick, was born with a rare syndrome called Hanhart and has only one arm and no legs. His determination and infectious zest for life have enabled him to overcome countless obstacles and he has now become an inspiration for many kids and adults. Because of his outspoken love for “The Walking Dead,” Nick was the perfect fan to launch the “#getFOXed” campaign. Check out the prank and some behind the scenes stills below.




A Few Reasons Andrea Should Still Be Alive on The Walking Dead Show

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I' am a huge fan of The Walking Dead show. I love what the show has done so far. However there is one thing I didn't like about the show and that was how Andrea was portrayed on the show. This has nothing to do with Laurie Holden who played Andrea. This has to do with how the show and the people behind the scenes decided what direction Andrea would go. One thing I hear from people is that they're happy Andrea is dead. I usually ask them after that statement if they ever read the comics. Usually the response to that question is no. The Andrea that appear on the show is a totally different character from the Andrea that appears in the comics. From this point on the article will contain spoilers from the comics and the show. If you don't want spoilers from the comics and television show STOP NOW!

One complaint many had with Andrea was her relationship with The Governor. Many people hated how blinded she was not seeing how evil he was. The Andrea in the comics would've suspected The Governor right away. The Andrea in the comics is a strong woman, opinonated and very smart. She is a key figure and voice in the group. Andrea on the show was very weak minded, made careless mistakes and fans really couldn't connect with her. Regardless on how Andrea was portrayed on the show I feel that she was killed prematurely. Andrea on the show didn't really get a chance to develop into the bad ass fans of the comics know her for. Here is a couple of reasons why Andrea should have lived.

Romantic Relationship With Rick
When Andrea was killed off on the show I immediately said well I guess Rick will find solace somewhere else. Andrea and Rick are a great match for each other in this post apocalyptic world. Andrea is headstrong. She keeps Rick in line when he loses it and she has become his battery to keep going when he is feeling down. Not to mention her relationship with Carl has grown over time. It would've been great to see the chemistry between these two characters on the small screen.

She's A Great Asset In Battle
I can't think of anyone else I would want watching my back with a gun than Andrea. Her sharpshooting skills are one of the best in the comics. She also has a keen eye when it comes to sniping and is best utlizing in high areas. Check the Alexandria story arc when she saved Rick from a group trying to take over. One of the major disappointments of the show is that they didn't depict how good Andrea was with guns. The show did reveal a few glimpses of her skill, but didn't really show deadly she can be.

She's A Great Character
Besides Michonne who is one of the most popular female characters in The Walking Dead. I find Andrea character more interesting. I love Andrea' s backstory and how Andrea was introduce with her sister Amy, then to have Amy die was a great introduction. She found solace in prison when she began a relationship with Dale. Dale showed her that not all hope was lost and she began to really grow as a person. She started voicing her opinons and became more tougher with the group. This is something I wish the showed did with Andrea but never did. I feel that the show didn't really explore her story and flesh out her character enough. When her death happen on the show we heard more cheers than cries. Andrea is a great character with an amazing arc that wasn't given proper justice.

What do you think? Do you think Andrea was killed off prematurely? Did her death on the show mean anything? Let us know in the comment section.


 

Pandora: End of Days Vol 1 & 2 (Manga Review)

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Title - Pandora: End of Days Vol 1 & Vol 2
Author - Peter J. Ang
Illustrator - Jin Song Kim
Pages - 200



Story - The most amazing archaeological discovery of our time-- a sarcophagus from an ancient civilization that predates the Egyptian Pyramids by more than fifty thousand years--is being broadcast as a live public exhibit on national TV. But in their haste to reveal a glimpse of what could be the origin of mankind, the scholars of the OBARI Foundation instead unleash an ancient plague upon the modern world. This is the age-old story of the curious--and of those who must race to close the door on what should never have been opened . . .
If you're a fan of apocalyptic stories like Resident Evil, High School of The Dead and various other end of days tales this one might be for you. Unlike other zombie stories where the origin of the outbreak is unknown. Pandora makes the outbreak clear in the first volume. As stated in the synoposis an archaeological discovery is found by the company Obari. The company is in a rush to display the discovery to the world, however nobody but one professor is aware of it's contents. The professor tries to warn his fellow collegues not to open the artifact but they refuse to listen. Fast forward to the presentation the artifact is open and a ancient creature is found. From that point on all hell breaks loose. For the sake of spoilers I won't go into more detail about the plot. However I will say that right from the beginning the story grabs you and doesn't let go. Intense is a word that comes to mind when I think of Pandora: End of Days. The story has two great main leads Jet a miltary solider trying to survive this outbreak and protect his team. Jet reminded me a lot of Leon S. Kenndey from Resident Evil. His characteristics are of a man who is noble, willing to do what he must to survive but clearly lives by a strict moral code.

The other main protagonist is Katie the daughter of the professor that was aware of the outbreak. I like how Katie's character was written and the way she is introduce. We first meet Katie hours later into the outbreak, she is on a mission to find her father and retrieve a flash drive with vital information on the outbreak. Not to compare this series to Resident Evil but Katie reminded a lot of Claire. She's a woman put in a horrible situation looking for a family member and ends up meeting someone of the law Jet. The relationship between Katie and Jet is not fully explored in the first two volumes as the first two volumes are served as an introduction. However both characters have a sense of purpose and a goal to not only survive but to find the answers to the sarcophagus. If I have one complaint is the lack of backstory on the two main leads. We get a sense of the characters ideals and moral code but who are they? How did Jet get into the miltary? Where is Katie's mother? These type of questions I hope will be answered in future volumes. Overall the story is on the right path to being a great series. It has a different take on the zombie apocalypse, has likeable characters and it's set in present day New Jersey.

Art - The art style is simply amazing. Pandora: End of Days pays a lot of attention to detail. Usually in a standard comic book there panel are divided five per page. However Pandora usually splits their pages two panels each. This gives much more room for details and makes the story that much more intense. The little details like the comics own version of Twitter on a person's computer is really appericated and allows the reader to be immerse in the world more.









Final Grade B+/8.5: Pandora: End of Days Vol 1 and 2 is a great read. The premise of a doomsday
is set, the main cast is in place but needs to be developed more. This take on a zombie apocalypse is refreshing and it's nice to know the origin of the outbreak.

Lenni Reviews: My Thoughts on the Witch Craze

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**This is cross posted from my own blog.**

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Now that American Horror Story: Coven and Witches of East End have been out for awhile, this witch thinks it's time to address what bothers me about these shows both as a fan and a practicing witch.

Both shows start on the premise that women suddenly come in to powers they didn't know they had and have to be taught how to use them. They seem to start on that journey but then all of a sudden, they are just slinging spells all over the place and have no freaking clue what they're doing or what the consequences will be. People die, come back to life, die again, come back as shades and don't know what they are, portals to places get ripped open, and nobody seems to give a rat's ass as they do these things. The "I found out I was a witch yesterday so now I'm gonna just do whatever" mentality bugs me because (ESPECIALLY in Coven because they are in what is supposed to be a school and made a big damn deal about what learning witchcraft would entail) there is so much drama going on in the background, it's seemed to turn into a soap opera with magic.

 This isn't to say the shows aren't enjoyable. I am hooked. I have to know what happens next. But if I think about how the shows started, I wonder where that plot line went and if they are ever going to bring it back. I enjoy wondering who The Supreme is (Coven) or who is in this other world full of witches (East End) but the character development the first few episodes promised never happened. So, how are these characters supposed to withstand the trials ahead when they're just as woefully unprepared as they were in the first episode? Are they all of a sudden gonna level up to 9000 just to wrap up the plot? And it certainly doesn't present a good view of real witches painting them as flighty manipulators who reach for their spell books without thinking.

 Now, I certainly didn't expect anyone to hold hands and sing We Are The World or anything in these shows. There is nothing to watch if there isn't any conflict. But part of this experience is to see the characters grow and change; and that includes some sort of actual teaching happening on camera. And none of that has happened yet. All the characters have some sort of deus ex machina-esque sudden knowledge of what they're doing - and it's rarely complete and frequently blows up in their faces. As these shows go on, I would like to see some sort of training of the fledgling witches in these shows. It would showcase witchcraft as a CRAFT, a skill which must be honed and practiced, AND it would give the characters a chance to grow their powers through the plot instead of on the fly when its convenient. I don't want Hogwarts, but I want these witches to learn SOMETHING.

Oricon Chart 2014: Week 2

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Hey J-Pop fans here is the top ten singles and albums for week 2 of the Oricon Chart.

Top 10 - Singles
01. Golden Bomber - 101 kaime no noroi
02. 3Bjunior - Nana-iro no Stardust
03. Hey! Say! JUMP - Ride With Me
04. GUILD - Yuuwaku Rhapsody
05. BUSAIKU - Tana kara botamochi
06. SMAP - Shareotsu / Hello
07. Yuzu - Hyouri ittai
08. Nogizaka46 - Baretta
09. Fukuda Kouhei - Nanbu semishigure
10. AKB48 - Suzukake Nanchara

Top 10 - Albums
01. San Daime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE - THE BEST / BLUE IMPACT
02. Kobukuro - One Song From Two Hearts
03. "Soundtrack" - Eiga "Kanojo wa uso wo aishisugiteru" ~MUSIC BOX~
04. 3Bjunior - Sutada 3Bjunior Last Dai Zenshuu
05. One Direction - Midnight Memories
06. RADWIMPS - x to O to tsumi to (Batsu to maru to tsumi to)
07. Avril Lavigne - Avril Lavigne
08.  Lady Gaga - Artpop
09. BENI - COVERS 3
10. Porno Graffitti - PORNOGRAFFITTI 15th Anniversary "ALL TIME SINGLES"


Naruto Shippuden Custom Avatars Availabe For XBOX LIVE

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VIZ Media gives Xbox 360 and Xbox Live users across North America a fun new way to show their love for the hit NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime. Fans can customize their avatars with a selection themed iconography from the hit series, including t-shirts and full costumes. Xbox Live Avatars represent users of the Xbox Live service on the Xbox 360 and Xbox One video game consoles. Users are invited to visit http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/AvatarMarketplace to shop a range of fun NARUTO SHIPPUDEN-inspired items that are available now.
A selection of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN custom virtual attire, including four (4) t-shirts and eleven (11) costumes, are now available for between $1.00 and $3.99 each. NARUTO avatar themes are available to Xbox 360 and Xbox One users of the innovative Xbox Live service. Fans can also purchase real-world versions of the virtual NARUTO t-shirts from leading apparel retailers, including ThinkGeek: http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/11a4/.
 


 

Urbance Trailer

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Hey Otakus and Geeks fans, I came across this visually cool anime called Urbance. Now there isn't a current release date for this movie so we will keep you posted. So here is the story, trailer, and pictures of the feature anime.

 Story
In the big city, gender war rises. Sex is prohibited because of a genetic deadly virus. Ruled by hate and anger, boys and girls grow up apart from each other, forming rivals gangs.
Among these lost teenagers, Kenzell and lesya will fight adversity and defy all the rules in order to live their love and restore peace.













by Sean Tucker

Frank Castle Returns – Your First Look at THE PUNISHER #1!

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For years, the Punisher has called New York City his home – keeping a watchful eye on the city through the sight of a gun. But when a lead on a major source of drugs, weapons, and more leads Frank out west – he sets his sights on Los Angeles. And the City of Angels isn’t ready for a devil like the Punisher! But not everything is as it appears, and Frank will soon find himself toe-to-toe with a highly trained military strike force known only as the 131! Who are the mysterious 131? And why are they out for the Punisher’s head? Find out when the high-octane new series kicks off this February inTHE PUNISHER #1!







Secrets of the Marvel Universe Revealed – This is ORIGINAL SIN

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On the moon, the dead body of Uatu, the Watcher is discovered. His home destroyed. Looted of its valuable alien technology. Now, the manhunt is on. And the biggest heroes of the Marvel Universe – Captain America, Iron Man, Wolverine, Black Widow, and more are on the hunt for his murderer.
But no one is ready for the secret knowledge the Watcher held. Secrets that will shake the Marvel Universe and its heroes to their very core!

"This is basically a crime story. A murder mystery. A manhunt. But with the entirety of the Marvel Universe as its backdrop," said Jason Aaron. We’re taking all the toys out of their packaging for this one. Everyone and everything is in play. For some characters, life will never be the same again. And it’s only a matter of time before more bodies are popping up." What did the Watcher see? And who wanted him dead because of it? With the greatest secrets of the Marvel Universe in the hands of his killer, it’s won’t be long before the shocking truth comes out! And even the greatest heroes of the Marvel Universe are not safe from the skeletons in their closets. All sins come with a price, and this summer – the truth can cost your life! This is…ORIGINAL SIN!

Inside the Square: The Making of LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII

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Today Square Enix released the developer documentary of the making of "Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. The documentary is narrated by Lightning herself (Voice Actress Ali Hillis), and captured at the Square Enix headquarters in Tokyo, the new web documentary series will provides a closer look at the game development and the First Product Development Team for the first time in 25 years. The series will also feature commentary from the game’s Visual Works and art teams, and showcase the rich history of the celebrated franchise.




Kite Trailer

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Hollywood is about to release another live action movie based on a popular anime. The anime to hit theaters soon is "Kite." Yes the same anime ova that you didn't know whether it was hentai or anime with all the sex scenes in there. The film stars Samuel Jackson, India Eisely as Sawa and Callan McAuliffe as Oburi. You check out the trailer below. Let us know your thoughts in the comment section. 




Gundam Breaker (Import Review)

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Gundam Breaker lets players customize their own Gundam models and then pilot them in battles against other models of all different sizes in real world locations. The title could easily be described as a Dynasty Warriors-style hack and slash with tons of customizable options. As you battle other models, you can gain their parts and become stronger yourself - which means you can fight your favorite enemies from the Gundam anime and take their power!


Five DC Characters Dwayne "The Rock "Johnson Will Be Great As

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In recent news Dwayne Johnson tweeted that he had a big meeting with Warner Bros CEO in regards to DC Comics. People have already speculated that he might be involved in the upcoming Batman vs Superman movie in someway. However if this is the case who can the great one portray in the Man of Steel universe. Five characters come to mind when I think of Dwayne Johnson and his acting ability. Check it out.

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John Stewart/Green Lantern

















Johnson has had plenty experience of playing the tough guy see his role in Fast 6 and even G.I. Joe Retaliation. I think Johnson can pull off John Stewart if he is chosen for the role. He has enough range to depict a solider and a no nonsense Green Lantern. However he might have to slim down a bit and get back to way his body was back in Wrestlemania 18 era.

Lobo

















One thing we can't deny about Johnson is that he has a lot of charmisa and energy. In order to play a character like "The Main Man" you're gonna need a lot of energy, charmisa and charm to bring him to life. We seen in the film "Pain & Gain" that Johnson can make us laugh with his delivery and he can also be serious as we seen in "Snitch." Johnson is already well built to play Lobo so his figure shouldn't be a problem.

Black Adam















Johnson is a really lovable guy so to see him to take on the villain role with Black Adam will be welcomed. He sort of play the villain in "Doom" but his skills as an actor has progress over the years. I think he will make a great villain given the right material and adversary in Henry Cavill's Superman.

 Photoshop Picture of Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam


















Martian Manhunter


















One of the most least talked about members of the Justice League is Martian Manhunter. Honestly I think if Johnson was cast for this role it will give Manhunter more exposure in the mainstream. Manhunter is one of the key figures in the Justice League and an important one. It will be about time he gets the live action treatment that he deserves.

Black Manta













If Aquaman is going to be featured in the DC film universe then he will need a worthy adversary. Black Manta is the character that fits the bill. Aquaman is going need some star power if the film is going to be successful. Who else better than Dwayne Johnson to headline the film.

First Look At Deadpool Vs Carnage #1

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This April, the Marvel Universe’s two craziest psychos go toe-to-toe in bombastic DEADPOOL VS. CARNAGE #1 – from blockbuster writer Cullen Bunn and red-hot artist Salva Espin! And you better believe it’s gonna be bloody! Carnage is on the warpath – moving across country, butchering as he goes! The authorities are powerless to stop the symbiote suited psycho’s random killing spree! And they have no idea where the blood soaked murderer will end up next! So…how do you stop a madman? You bring in another madman!