The CW Network TV series, The Flash plays like a classic superhero tale that the whole family can enjoy. My daughters (13 and 11) and I watched several episodes together this past weekend and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. As a superhero story it has everything going for it that one would expect. It’s about aContinue reading “The Flash”
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Who is Ant Man?
Another Marvel superhero comes to the big screen this week. He’s Ant-Man, a name that is not exactly a household name like Spider Man, Superman or Batman. Marvel Comic book fans will instantly identify Ant-Man as one of the founding members of The Avengers. That fact alone gives us an important clue as to why Ant-ManContinue reading “Who is Ant Man?”
Avengers 2 Parody
The video below is an awesome parody of The Avengers movies. It features, and was created by the very talented folks at Studio C. The costumes are a little goofy, but if you listen closely you’ll hear some hilarious stuff in the song and rap lyrics. To see more from Stuio C, go here.
Spider-Man & the Avengers Back Together Again
Big News. Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures have finally struck a deal to allow Spider-Man to appear in Avengers movies, and vice versa, the Avengers will also appear in his movies. This great news for Marvel fans, and movie fans in general. Read the official announcement below from Marvel.com. Sony Pictures Entertainment Brings Marvel StudiosContinue reading “Spider-Man & the Avengers Back Together Again”
Howard The Duck is Back!
One of my earliest creative influences was an off-beat Marvel comic book series called Howard The Duck. The original series ran from 1976 – 1979. Sure, I loved the superhero comics of the day, but for some reason, this strange series about a talking duck with a bad attitude, trapped on a planet where he doesn’tContinue reading “Howard The Duck is Back!”
Marvel vs DC Epic
This is only a fantasy movie, but it’s a really fun fantasy, so why not indulge a little. What if there were a movie that pitted Marvel superheroes against DC superheroes? I don’t think it will every happen, but the trailer below allows us to dream a little. It’s created by fan, Alex Luthor. It’sContinue reading “Marvel vs DC Epic”
Watch Glazed Man Come to Life
Glazed Man & Rat Girl, THE BOOK TRAILER For the last few months of my life, every precious extra moment I’ve had has been devoted to putting together the video above. It’s the official book trailer for Glazed Man & Rat Girl. Please readers, watch it and give me your feedback. I think you’ll find that it’sContinue reading “Watch Glazed Man Come to Life”
A Great Gift For Young Readers
Consider giving the young reader in your family a book he or she will absolutely love. My book, Glazed Man & Rat Girl is a chapter book with 100 illustrations. It’s full of humor and non-stop action. The response I’ve gotten over and over from parents is that their child enjoyed Glazed Man & Rat Girl thoroughly, reading it fromContinue reading “A Great Gift For Young Readers”
BIG HERO 6 – My Review
Big Hero 6, the new movie by Walt Disney Animation Studios, was a big hit with me and my kids. The story is set in the future when robotic technology is revolutionizing everything. Our hero, named “Hero”, is one of several kids we’re introduced to in the movie, who are gifted robotic designers/engineers. When Hero’s bigContinue reading “BIG HERO 6 – My Review”
Black Panther Revealed
Marvel Studios made several exciting announcements today about upcoming movies that will further develop the Marvel universe. Some of the announcements involved familiar names from the Avengers, and some were about new names to the big screen. Names that Marvel Comics fans will instantly recognize but film fans will have to get to know. OfContinue reading “Black Panther Revealed”