Title: The Rocketeer Directed by: Joe Johnston Starring: Bill Campbell, Alan Arkin, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Sorvino and Timothy Dalton Running time: 109 minutes, Rated PG, Available on standard DVD Disney has released their 1991 cult classic The Rocketeer on Blu-ray. Based on writer/illustrator Dave Stevens’ comic book series is the story of Cliff Secord (Campbell), a test pilot who discovers a top-secret prototype jet-pack stashed away in one of his planes which will enable the wearer to fly. He comes up with an idea to become a masked/helmeted superhero, and soon he discovers a Nazi plot to utilize the jet pack to take over the world. There are no special…

Entertainment Weekly reports that the official Manga graphic novel based on Twilight will soon become available from Yen Press by Korean artist Young Kim. Check out some of the artwork below. Stay tuned to the latest news on the upcoming Twilight movie entitled The Twilight Saga: New Moon based on the novel by Stephenie Meyer. “New Moon” stars Robert Pattinson (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix), Kristen Stewart (Adventureland, The Runaways), Nikki Reed (K-11), Ashley Greene (Skateland), Taylor Lautner, (My Own Worst Enemy), Jackson Rathbone (S. Darko) Dakota Fanning and Kellan Lutz. Click Here for more photos, news and videos from Twilight and New Moon. Film Synopsis: After…

The Hollywood Reporter and Superhero Hype are reporting that Columbia Pictures has picked up the rights to “Preacher”, the popular 1990′s graphic novel from Vertigo by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon. Neil Moritz and Origin Films, along with Kickstar Productions’ Jason Netter, are producing, and Sam Mendes is attached as the director of the film. There are, as of yet, no writers attached to a script. “Preacher” has been in consideration for adaptation for quite a long time, with a script and production start, starring James Marsden (“X-Men”, “Enchanted”) in 2002, and an hour-long HBO series in development hell since its announcement in 2006. The comic told the story of…

MGM dropped us a line to let us know that they have officially acquired an option to develop the UK digital graphic novel sensation “The Many Worlds of Jonas Moore” as a possible television series. The announcement was made on August 19th, 2008 by Chris Ottinger, the Executive Vice President, Worldwide Television at MGM. “The Many Worlds of Jonas Moor is an exciting digital graphic novel that’s creating quite a sensation abroad,” said Ottinger. “We see this as a great concept that will make an exciting series for worldwide audiences.” “MGM is a great place for THE MANY WORLDS OF JONAS MOORE,” said Howard Webster, creator, producer and director of…

Here’s a few character movie stills from the upcoming film “Watchmen” by director Zack Snyder and starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Malin Akerman and Carla Gugino. Synopsis: In a gritty and alternate 1985 the glory days of costumed vigilantes have been brought to a close by a government crackdown, but after one of the masked veterans is brutally murdered an investigation into the killer is initiated. The reunited heroes set out to prevent their own destruction, but in doing so discover a deeper and far more diabolical plot.

Here’s some really cool movie stills from the upcoming film “Watchmen” by director Zack Snyder and starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Malin Akerman and Carla Gugino. Synopsis: In a gritty and alternate 1985 the glory days of costumed vigilantes have been brought to a close by a government crackdown, but after one of the masked veterans is brutally murdered an investigation into the killer is initiated. The reunited heroes set out to prevent their own destruction, but in doing so discover a deeper and far more diabolical plot.

Check out the latest “Dead Bitch Army” graphic novel trailer. A wicked mix of grindhouse horror and sci-fi animation come together in this bizarre apocalyptic story! You can find out more information on the DBA graphic novel release at: /houseofduza.com

The 2001 Maniacs Graphic Novel is finally coming to stores this Wednesday!!! Here’s a little note from our friend Tim Sullivan. If you’re reading this, God bless you, because you are the real deal- a tried and true, to the bone MANIAC! Now we’ve been talking about this 2001 MANIACS comic book for months now, many of you showed up at the various promo events to get your “Preview Edition” signed, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Now as fate would have it, we’ve had some delays at the printer and it seems like it’s taken an eternity, but I am here to tell you: There…

Variety reports today that Paramount Pictures along with Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment and Director David Fincher best known for his film Se7en and The Zodiac will team up to develop the live action version of the graphic novel “The Killer” by Matz. The screenplay will be written by Allesandro Camon who co-produced American Psycho. Keep your eyes on Toxic Shock TV for more news on the upcoming film “The Killer”.