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Judge proposes new trial date for Aurora theater shooter

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  • July 17, 2014

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A Colorado judge overseeing the murder case against accused theater gunman James Holmes proposed on Wednesday that jury selection begin in December for the trial that has already been postponed three times, a court filing shows.

In a notice to prosecutors and public defenders, Arapahoe County District Court Judge Carlos Samour said he will ask both sides to accept Dec. 8 as the day jury selection will start for Holmes, who is charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder and attempted murder.

Holmes has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity for opening fire in July 2012 inside a cinema in the Denver suburb of Aurora during a midnight screening of the Batman film “The Dark Knight Rises.”

The shooting spree killed 12 moviegoers and wounded 70 others.

via CO judge proposes new trial date for accused theater gunman James Holmes.

To See Or Not To See, That Is The Question

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  • July 16, 2014

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So, as you may have heard, first the scripts from the first five episodes, and then a work print of the actual first episode of Doctor Who leaked last week.  And those fans with access to the internet (also known as “all fans”) all felt like Pandora, wondering whether or not they should take just a peek…

Now for a moment, let’s play conspiracy theory.  Back when Titanic was in the planning stages, it was largely predicted it’d be a colossal failure that would make Heaven’s Gate seem like a boutique release.  But then Harry Knowles got an anonymous tip (from what was certain from Cameron’s office) that there was to be a preview screening in the Twin Cities.He immediately sent out the word, and made sure the screen was packed with his readers.  And lo and behonl, the reviews came back glowing, and just like that the buzz did a reversal.  Contrariwise, we’ve been hearing stories that all the rumors concerning the Batman V. Superman movie have all been from a fake script, written by Kevin Smith, and deliberately leaked to throw people off the scent.

In short, people know how to manipulate the fans to get them ginned up about whatever they like.  So what are the odds that this work print, missing (sorry, allegedly missing) most of the effects, in black and white, and with no new credits, was leaked out there do give the dedicated fans a look at Peter Capaldi’s portrayal of The Doctor, but in a rudimentary form that it’ll only whet their whistles to see the final version on August 23rd?  Not likely…but not quite impossible.

The fans who sought out the print are doing a good job of keeping quiet, as the BBC has requested.  And those who have asked to hear more don’t really want to know what happens in the story.  The real question that everyone wants an answer to is, “Is it good?”  More specifically, “Is HE good?”  Because the various interviews Moffat has given, talking about how the show needs “an edge” and needed a change, had a lot of fans worried that the show might change so radically that it wouldn’t be fun anymore.  They feared an older Doctor might remove some of the energy of the show.  They don’t want to have anything spoiled, they just want to know “Is he good?”

So…is he good?

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Harvey Award 2014 Final Ballot Announced

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  • July 16, 2014

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The 2014 Harvey Awards Nominees have been announced with the release of the final ballot. Quantum & Woody leads the nominations with six, followed closely by Hawkeye (five), Daredevil, and Saga (four each).James Asmus got three nominations for writing Q&W.

Named in honor of the late Harvey Kurtzman, one of the industry’s most innovative talents, the Harvey Awards recognize outstanding work in comics and sequential art. They will be presented September 6, 2014 in Baltimore, MD, in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con.

Nominations for the Harvey Awards are selected exclusively by creators – those who write, draw, ink, letter, color, design, edit, or are otherwise involved in a creative capacity in the comics field. They are the only industry awards both nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals.

Final ballots are due to the Harvey Awards by Monday, August 18, 2014. If you’re eligible, go vote now!

The Point Radio: Palmer Williams Does Music, Comedy And Your Lawn

Palmer Williams Jr is a triple threat, handling music, comedy and….lawn care. He explains it all and talks about his role in the new Tyler Perry series LOVE THY NEIGHBOR. Plus, summer comic sales seem to have started pretty flat, but Archie had a winner.

THE POINT covers it 24/7! Take us ANYWHERE on ANY mobile device (Apple or Android). Just  get the free app, iNet Radio in The  iTunes App store – and it’s FREE!  The Point Radio  – 24 hours a day of pop culture fun. GO HERE and LISTEN FREE  – and follow us on Twitter @ThePointRadio.

“Doctor Who” rumored to feature fan-made credits

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  • July 15, 2014

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Or so claims Bleeding Cool.

Apparently the credits included in the leaked Doctor Who scripts (you’ve heard about those, yes? More on those later) say the new credits are by “BBC Wales Graphics based on original idea by Billy Hanshaw”.

Billy Hanshaw posted these credits some months back, which caused many clothes to become stained.

If this is true, it’s an amazingly cool thing for the BBC to admit that a fan inspired them (well, he’s a professional in media, but he is a DW fan), and more importantly, to provide credit.

It’s not the first time that’s happened in the new series.  A good bit of the plot of Rise of the Cybermen / The Age of Steel came from a Big Finish Audio adventure, “Spare Parts” by Marc Platt.  Showrunner Russell T Davies got Platt a writer’s fee, and he received a “Thanks to” credit in the episode.

We shall see in August how true this is – The premiere episode will be touring the world with the Who crew, including visits to New York City, South Korea, and Rio de Janeiro.

Box Office Democracy: “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”

English: Andy Serkis at the Comic-Con 2011. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes could have easily fallen in to the trap that many genre movies fall into of simply being competent.  They scarcely have particularly original or surprising stories (and Dawn is no exception on this front) but they usually get by through skillful execution.  Dawn of the Planet of the Apes does a masterful job of being a good tense thriller but what elevates it to something special is Andy Serkis as Caesar.  He takes a mediocre script and turns it in to Shakespeare without having to actually be on the screen.

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PS Game Heavenly Sword Now a Film

HeavenlySwordDVDLos Angeles, CA – An apocalypse is inevitable when Heavenly Sword slices and dices onto Blu-ray, DVD and Digital September 2 from Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM). Based on Sony PlayStation’s bestselling video game of the same name, the action-packed CG animation boasts an all-star voice cast including Anna Torv (“Fringe”), Alfred Molina (Spider-Man 2, Chocolate) and Thomas Jane (Hung, The Mist).

A dramatic tale of revenge, Heavenly Sword centers on Nariko (Torv), a trained warrior with flaring red hair, who gracefully possesses a titular, heavily sought after blade with incredible powers. As the sword’s guardian, she must face a megalomaniacal ruler King Bohan (Molina) and his unyielding army, who are determined to obtain the powerful sword for their own manipulation.

As one of “the most anticipated movies based on video games” (Gamepur), the Blu-ray and DVD are packed with bonus footage including behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast and filmmakers. The film will also be available on the Sony Playstation Network.

Heavenly Sword was brought to Cinedigm by TriCoast Worldwide, who represent the producers, Blockade Entertainment and Film Financial Services.

SYNOPSIS

Nariko’s clan has long protected the “Heavenly Sword,” a god’s blade of immense power that drains its wielder of their life force. A power-hungry ruler known as the evil King Bohan seeks to obtain the sword to gain its devastating power. As the impending apocalypse nears, it remains to be seen how long Nariko can resist the sword’s deadly curse.

DVD/BLU-RAY BASICS

Price:  DVD $14.93 / BD $19.97
Street Date: September 2, 2014
Pre-Book:  July 22, 2013
Mat No.: DVD 88152991000 / BD 88152990000
UPC: DVD 025192245473 / BD
BR: MAT NO. 88152990000 UPC 025192245466
Language:  English
Running time:  85 Minutes
Rating: NR

The Point Radio: That Other Funny Poehler

The new NBC comedy, WELCOME TO SWEDEN, has a pretty interesting back story. It was created by Greg Poehler (yep, he’s Amy’s brother) and stars Greg, along with Josephine Bornebusch, in the first new U.S. series to be on both American and Swedish TV. Greg and Josie talk about bridging the cultural comedy gap, plus after 11 years in reality TV, Trista Stutter (THE BACHELORETTE, DANCING WITH THE STARS) has a new project. She joins Gretchen Rossi (REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY) and other reality celebs  in MARRIAGE BOOT CAMP and they both tell us what we can expect on the series.

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Arrow Season 2 Aims for September 16 Release

arrow-season-2-blu-ray-cover-51BURBANK, CA (July 10, 2014) – Just in time for Arrow’s third season on The CW, catch up with the hard-hitting action series as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group (WBHEG) releases Arrow: The Complete Second Season on Blu-rayTM Combo Pack and DVD and on September 16, 2014.  The releasecontains all 23 action-packed episodes from the second season, plus the one-hour Season One recap episode, “Year One,” and over 90 minutesof extra content, including episode commentary, three behind-the-scenes featurettes, deleted scenes, six mini-webisodes, and a gag reel from The CW’s #1 series among Total Viewers. Arrow: The Complete Second Season is priced at $59.98 SRP on DVD and $69.97 SRP on Blu-ray Combo Pack.

Billionaire archery enthusiast Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) returns for another season in Starling City. Sworn to fight crime and corruption in his city, Oliver (aka the Arrow) – with the help of the tech-savvy Felicity Smoak (Emily Bett Rickards) and his iron-fisted right hand, John Diggle (David Ramsey), and the occasional, reluctant assistance of former police detective Quentin Lance (Paul Blackthorne) – has been waging a one-man war on crime. But in all wars, there are casualties.  To honor his fallen friend, Tommy Merlyn, and protect the people he loves, Oliver must rededicate himself to his mission and be more than just a vigilante.  He must become a beacon of hope for the city’s most vulnerable…and a weapon of justice against those who prey upon them. Malcolm Merlyn (aka the Dark Archer) rocked Oliver Queen’s world in the first season finale of Arrow, but who’s going to pick up the pieces?  Find out in season two as Oliver Queen goes from Hood to Hero!

Arrow: The Complete Second Season 9-disc Blu-rayTM Combo Pack contains 4 Blu-rayTM discs, 5 DVD discs, and an UltraVioletTM copy of all 23 episodes from season two, plus the season one bonus recap episode.  UltraVioletTM allows consumers to download and instantly stream the episodes to their computers, tablets and smartphones.  The UltraVioletTM episodes are a limited-time offer.  Restrictions and limitations apply.  Go to ultraviolet.flixster.com/info for details.  The Blu-rayTM will be released in 1080p Full HD Video and will feature DTS-HD Master Audio for English 5.1.

Arrow stars Stephen Amell (Private Practice), Katie Cassidy (Gossip Girl, Melrose Place), David Ramsey (Blue Bloods, Dexter), Willa Holland (The O.C.), Emily Bett Rickards (Flicka: Country Pride), Colton Haynes (Teen Wolf, The Gates), Manu Bennett (Spartacus, The Hobbit), withSusanna Thompson (Cold Case, NCIS) and Paul Blackthorne (The River).  Based on the characters from DC Comics, Arrow is produced by Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Greg Berlanti (Dawson’s Creek, Green Lantern, Brothers & Sisters), Marc Guggenheim(Eli Stone), and Andrew Kreisberg(Fringe).

BLU-RAY & DVD FEATURES

  • Three new featurettes:
  • From Vigilante to Hero– Documentary highlighting Oliver Queen’s journey from fighting injustices to becoming Starling City’s resident savior.
  • How Did  They Do That?! The Visual Effects of Arrow– Explores how Season 2 has raised the bar for action and effects, showing how the creators can make anything the writers dream up come to life.
  • Wirework: The Impossible Moves of Arrow – See how the intense and elaborate fight sequences are shot for maximum realism!
  • Arrow 2013 Comic Con Panel
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Gag Reel

23 ONE-HOUR EPISODES + BONUS SEASON 1 RECAP

0.   Bonus Recap  Episode – Year        One

  1. City of Heroes
  2. Identity
  3. Broken Dolls
  4. Crucible
  5. League of Assassins
  6. Keep Your Enemies Closer
  7. State v. Queen
  8. The Scientist
  9. Three Ghosts
  10. Blast Radius
  11. Blind Spot

 
  1. Tremors
  2. Heir to the Demon
  3. Time of Death
  4. The Promoise
  5. Suicide Squad
  6. Birds of Prey
  7. Deathstroke
  8. The Man Under the Hood
  9. Seeing Red
  10. City of Blood
  11. Streets of Fire
  12. Unthinkable

 

BASICS

Street Date: September 16, 2014
BD and DVD Presented in 16×9 widescreen format
Running Time: Feature: Approx 1056 min
Enhanced Content: Approx 95 min

DVD

Price: $59.98 SRP

5 DVD-9s

Audio – English (5.1)
Subtitles – ESDH, Portuguese, Spanish, French
Catalog #1000437611
UPC # 883929375004

BLU-RAY COMBO PACK

Price: $69.97 SRP
9-Disc Elite (4 BD-50s, 5 DVD-9s)
BD Audio –1080p Full HD Video, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 – English (5.1), Spanish, French, Portuguese
BD Subtitles – ESDH, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Finnish, Swedish
Catalog # 1000435629
UPC # 883929373451

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