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‘Goosebumps’ Invades AR App Krikey

The Augmented Reality Smartphone gaming app Krikey partnered up with Sony Pictures to bring the villains from “Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween” into our world. The first of three AR games came out on Monday featuring Slappy, the evil ventriloquist dummy in the game mode, “Trap Slappy Challenge” where you must try to trap the doll back in his book before time runs out! The game mode is a lot like “Tetris” where the blocks are made up of R.L Stein’s “Goosebumps” books, the series has sold over 400 million copies! This addition to the game’s app will put folks in the spirit leading up to the film’s release on October 12th. You can download the Krikey app from the App Store and Google Play.

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Capt McNeely
Oct 9, 2018
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New Details And Poster Creep In For Shudder’s “Creepshow”

“The Walking Dead’s” director/producer/and special effects master Greg Nicotero is the man behind Shudder‘s upcoming “Creepshow” series with new details emerging at this past weekend’s New York Comic Con including the fact that major names are involved including Stephen King and his son Joe Hill, as well as Joe R. Landsdale (Bubba Ho-Tep). The new poster was also unveiled (above). Reportedly, Nicotero stated that the series will have w a different feel from episode to episode which will not be constrained to a particular time frame like most series are. Nicotero also has plans to produce a digital comic for each episode as well, with hopes that they may one day be turned into a physical comic series. The original Creepshow film debuted in 1982 featuring segments written by Stephen King and was directed by genre legend George A. Romero.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 9, 2018
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Jennifer Beals Joins “Swamp Thing”

DC’s upcoming “Swamp Things” series continues to announce new cast members. Variety is reporting that the latest addition is “Taken” actress Jennifer Beals who also starred in “The L Word”, Book of Eli, and The Grudge 2. Beals’ character Sheriff Lucilia Cable has been described as “tough as nails” with a fierce devotion to her son Matt and has sworn to protect the town of Marais, a community beset by strange forces. She joins Crystal Reed and Maria Sten. We reported back in September that Derek Mears (Friday the 13th, Dead Snow 2: Red vs Dead) has been announced as the title character. James Wan is producing the “R” rated series based on the DC comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and IT co-writer Gary Dauberman are penning “Swamp Thing“. Underworld director Lin Wiseman will direct the pilot episode. Verheiden and Dauberman are executive producing along with Atomic Monster’s James Wan

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 30, 2018
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R.L. Stine Promises At Least Six More Goosebumps Books

Many of our childhood days were filled with scary tales thanks to R.L. Stine‘s Goosebumps series. Hopefully, it’s something that we can share with the next generation. Earlier this year Scholastic released three new books of the Goosebumps series, but there’s more to come. R.L. Stine announced during an interview with Medium that at least 6 new books are on there way. I don’t think authors retire,” Stine told Medium when asked about retiring, “I think of Robert B. Parker, who just dropped dead on the keyboard. I think that’s the way to go. Anyway, I just signed on to do six more Goosebumps books.” The Goosebumps movie franchise has added a sequel Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween, from Sony Pictures, which arrives in theaters on October 12, 2018. Jack Black is back, reprising his role as R.L. Stine.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 28, 2018
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Review: James D’Amato’s ‘The Ultimate RPG Character Backstory Guide’ Will Have You Reaching For Dice!

One of the most enjoyable aspects of playing role-playing games (RPGs) is the ability to create an avatar of you to go on perilous adventures may they involve lifting curses, protecting villages from bandits, stealing relics from trolls, or befriending a dragon to fulfill a prophecy. Sometimes people have trouble coming up with a believable character or find it difficult to really “know” their character which may make their character not enjoyable to fellow RPG adventurers. James D’Amato’s book “The Ultimate RPG Character Backstory Guide” will help you bring your character(s) to life! After reading this book I see it’s more than a “how to” book, it’s an interactive tome that makes creating your character fun and unique! If you’re new to the whole RPG world like me, don’t be afraid of this book! Each chapter is based off skill level, just like RPG games you start from level 1 and work your way up as you gain more experience!

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Capt McNeely
Sep 24, 2018
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Legendary Unveils Trailer and Preview For Comic Acursian

Today, we have the trailer and preview of Chapter One for Acursian, a thrilling, imaginative comic series starring John Barrowman (“Doctor Who,” “Torchwood,” “Arrow”), from Legendary, the same company behind Godzilla: Rise of the Monsters coming in May of 2019. Rooted in Celtic lore, the series is a fusion of mythical storytelling from co-creators John Barrowman, Carole Barrowman (“Torchwood”), and Erika Lewis (Game of Shadows and Firebrand: The Initiation of Natali Presano) the comic series now available on the Webtoon app. “Acursian (an Old English word defined as one consigned to destruction, misery, or evil by a curse) stars John Barrowman as Charlie Stewart who, on the eve of an important birthday, falls victim to an ancient Celtic curse. Stewart seemed to have it all: the big house, the fast car, the beautiful family, and a high-power career at a leading criminal law firm, but overnight finds everything spiraling out of control as his perfect life becomes a disaster zone

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 14, 2018
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New Netflix Trailer Teases The ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’

Netflix’s upcoming “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” may still be months away from premiering, but we’ve got both the new poster and teaser to tide you over for the adaptation of the comic. Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, who developed The CW’s “Riverdale” series, is writing and executive producing the series, with Lee Toland Krieger (Riverdale) directing as well executive producing along with “Riverdale’s” Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and Jon Goldwater. “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” tells the story of Sabrina Spellman (Kiernan Shipka), a half-witch half-mortal teenage girl. She’s been waiting her whole life for her 16th birthday, but something wicked this way comes, forcing her to choose between the path of light and the path of night.” Kiernan Shipka, Miranda Otto, Lucy Davis, Ross Lynch, Michelle Gomez, Chance Perdomo, Jaz Sinclair, Richard Coyle, Tati Gabrielle, Adeline Rudolph, Abigail Cowen, Lachlan Watson, and Bronson Pinchot star in the series set to premiere on October 26, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 13, 2018
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Derek Mears Starring As Swamp Thing In James Wan’s New DC Series

We reported last week that “Gotham” star Crystal Reed had joined the new “Swamp Thing” series from James Wan (The Conjuring franchise). Now, news has come the iconic creature has been cast. Derek Mears will play the role of the DC character. Who will play the human version of Swamp Thing, Dr. Alec Holland has yet to be announced. Mears is an incredibly talented actor who has starred in many horror films including Predators, Hatchet III, Freaks of Nature, Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead, and 2009’s Friday the 13th in which he played Jason Vorhees. The series, based on the DC comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, is penned by “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and IT co-writer Gary Dauberman. Underworld director Lin Wiseman will direct the pilot episode. “Swamp Thing” centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane. When she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 12, 2018
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The Losers Club Will Perform The Ritual Of Chüd In ‘IT: Chapter 2’

Screenwriter Gary Dauberman has confirmed that the craziest part of Stephen King’s famed novel “IT” will be in the upcoming film, IT: Chapter 2 and NO it’s not the orgy scene! The famed “Ritual of Chüd” will be seen on screen for the first time. The ritual in question comes directly from the novel and is the true way to defeat the creature Pennywise. It’s a battle of wills where once started, those partaking in it are taken to another dimension. The ritual starts when one of the club members touches their tongue on top of Pennywise’s tongue, from there are bound when another member of the Losers club bites down on both tongues. From there another one of the Losers tells jokes and the first one to laugh is sent to the underworld. Since this will be in the film, it only means one thing; we may be able to now see Maturin, the famed giant galactic turtle who

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Capt McNeely
Sep 12, 2018
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“Gotham” Star Joins James Wan’s “Swamp Thing”

James Wan‘s “Swamp Thing” series has begun casting. The first actress to join the cast is “Gotham” star Crystal Reed, who will play Abby Arcane, the love interest of Swamp Thing. The series, based on the DC comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, is penned by “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and IT co-writer Gary Dauberman. Underworld director Lin Wiseman will direct the pilot episode. “Swamp Thing” centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane. When she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, she develops a surprising bond with scientist Alec Holland — only to have him tragically taken from her. But as powerful forces descend on Houma, intent on exploiting the swamp’s mysterious properties for their own purposes, Abby will discover that the swamp holds mystical secrets, both horrifying and wondrous — and the potential love of her life may not be dead after all. Verheiden and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 7, 2018

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‘Goosebumps’ Invades AR App Krikey

The Augmented Reality Smartphone gaming app Krikey partnered up with Sony Pictures to bring the villains from “Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween” into our world. The first of three AR games came out on Monday featuring Slappy, the evil ventriloquist dummy in the game mode, “Trap Slappy Challenge” where you must try to trap the doll back in his book before time runs out! The game mode is a lot like “Tetris” where the blocks are made up of R.L Stein’s “Goosebumps” books, the series has sold over 400 million copies! This addition to the game’s app will put folks in the spirit leading up to the film’s release on October 12th. You can download the Krikey app from the App Store and Google Play.

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Oct 9, 2018
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New Details And Poster Creep In For Shudder’s “Creepshow”

“The Walking Dead’s” director/producer/and special effects master Greg Nicotero is the man behind Shudder‘s upcoming “Creepshow” series with new details emerging at this past weekend’s New York Comic Con including the fact that major names are involved including Stephen King and his son Joe Hill, as well as Joe R. Landsdale (Bubba Ho-Tep). The new poster was also unveiled (above). Reportedly, Nicotero stated that the series will have w a different feel from episode to episode which will not be constrained to a particular time frame like most series are. Nicotero also has plans to produce a digital comic for each episode as well, with hopes that they may one day be turned into a physical comic series. The original Creepshow film debuted in 1982 featuring segments written by Stephen King and was directed by genre legend George A. Romero.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 9, 2018
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Jennifer Beals Joins “Swamp Thing”

DC’s upcoming “Swamp Things” series continues to announce new cast members. Variety is reporting that the latest addition is “Taken” actress Jennifer Beals who also starred in “The L Word”, Book of Eli, and The Grudge 2. Beals’ character Sheriff Lucilia Cable has been described as “tough as nails” with a fierce devotion to her son Matt and has sworn to protect the town of Marais, a community beset by strange forces. She joins Crystal Reed and Maria Sten. We reported back in September that Derek Mears (Friday the 13th, Dead Snow 2: Red vs Dead) has been announced as the title character. James Wan is producing the “R” rated series based on the DC comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and IT co-writer Gary Dauberman are penning “Swamp Thing“. Underworld director Lin Wiseman will direct the pilot episode. Verheiden and Dauberman are executive producing along with Atomic Monster’s James Wan

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 30, 2018
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R.L. Stine Promises At Least Six More Goosebumps Books

Many of our childhood days were filled with scary tales thanks to R.L. Stine‘s Goosebumps series. Hopefully, it’s something that we can share with the next generation. Earlier this year Scholastic released three new books of the Goosebumps series, but there’s more to come. R.L. Stine announced during an interview with Medium that at least 6 new books are on there way. I don’t think authors retire,” Stine told Medium when asked about retiring, “I think of Robert B. Parker, who just dropped dead on the keyboard. I think that’s the way to go. Anyway, I just signed on to do six more Goosebumps books.” The Goosebumps movie franchise has added a sequel Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween, from Sony Pictures, which arrives in theaters on October 12, 2018. Jack Black is back, reprising his role as R.L. Stine.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 28, 2018
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Review: James D’Amato’s ‘The Ultimate RPG Character Backstory Guide’ Will Have You Reaching For Dice!

One of the most enjoyable aspects of playing role-playing games (RPGs) is the ability to create an avatar of you to go on perilous adventures may they involve lifting curses, protecting villages from bandits, stealing relics from trolls, or befriending a dragon to fulfill a prophecy. Sometimes people have trouble coming up with a believable character or find it difficult to really “know” their character which may make their character not enjoyable to fellow RPG adventurers. James D’Amato’s book “The Ultimate RPG Character Backstory Guide” will help you bring your character(s) to life! After reading this book I see it’s more than a “how to” book, it’s an interactive tome that makes creating your character fun and unique! If you’re new to the whole RPG world like me, don’t be afraid of this book! Each chapter is based off skill level, just like RPG games you start from level 1 and work your way up as you gain more experience!

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Sep 24, 2018
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Legendary Unveils Trailer and Preview For Comic Acursian

Today, we have the trailer and preview of Chapter One for Acursian, a thrilling, imaginative comic series starring John Barrowman (“Doctor Who,” “Torchwood,” “Arrow”), from Legendary, the same company behind Godzilla: Rise of the Monsters coming in May of 2019. Rooted in Celtic lore, the series is a fusion of mythical storytelling from co-creators John Barrowman, Carole Barrowman (“Torchwood”), and Erika Lewis (Game of Shadows and Firebrand: The Initiation of Natali Presano) the comic series now available on the Webtoon app. “Acursian (an Old English word defined as one consigned to destruction, misery, or evil by a curse) stars John Barrowman as Charlie Stewart who, on the eve of an important birthday, falls victim to an ancient Celtic curse. Stewart seemed to have it all: the big house, the fast car, the beautiful family, and a high-power career at a leading criminal law firm, but overnight finds everything spiraling out of control as his perfect life becomes a disaster zone

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 14, 2018
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New Netflix Trailer Teases The ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’

Netflix’s upcoming “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” may still be months away from premiering, but we’ve got both the new poster and teaser to tide you over for the adaptation of the comic. Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, who developed The CW’s “Riverdale” series, is writing and executive producing the series, with Lee Toland Krieger (Riverdale) directing as well executive producing along with “Riverdale’s” Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and Jon Goldwater. “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” tells the story of Sabrina Spellman (Kiernan Shipka), a half-witch half-mortal teenage girl. She’s been waiting her whole life for her 16th birthday, but something wicked this way comes, forcing her to choose between the path of light and the path of night.” Kiernan Shipka, Miranda Otto, Lucy Davis, Ross Lynch, Michelle Gomez, Chance Perdomo, Jaz Sinclair, Richard Coyle, Tati Gabrielle, Adeline Rudolph, Abigail Cowen, Lachlan Watson, and Bronson Pinchot star in the series set to premiere on October 26, 2018.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 13, 2018
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Derek Mears Starring As Swamp Thing In James Wan’s New DC Series

We reported last week that “Gotham” star Crystal Reed had joined the new “Swamp Thing” series from James Wan (The Conjuring franchise). Now, news has come the iconic creature has been cast. Derek Mears will play the role of the DC character. Who will play the human version of Swamp Thing, Dr. Alec Holland has yet to be announced. Mears is an incredibly talented actor who has starred in many horror films including Predators, Hatchet III, Freaks of Nature, Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead, and 2009’s Friday the 13th in which he played Jason Vorhees. The series, based on the DC comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, is penned by “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and IT co-writer Gary Dauberman. Underworld director Lin Wiseman will direct the pilot episode. “Swamp Thing” centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane. When she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 12, 2018
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The Losers Club Will Perform The Ritual Of Chüd In ‘IT: Chapter 2’

Screenwriter Gary Dauberman has confirmed that the craziest part of Stephen King’s famed novel “IT” will be in the upcoming film, IT: Chapter 2 and NO it’s not the orgy scene! The famed “Ritual of Chüd” will be seen on screen for the first time. The ritual in question comes directly from the novel and is the true way to defeat the creature Pennywise. It’s a battle of wills where once started, those partaking in it are taken to another dimension. The ritual starts when one of the club members touches their tongue on top of Pennywise’s tongue, from there are bound when another member of the Losers club bites down on both tongues. From there another one of the Losers tells jokes and the first one to laugh is sent to the underworld. Since this will be in the film, it only means one thing; we may be able to now see Maturin, the famed giant galactic turtle who

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Sep 12, 2018
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“Gotham” Star Joins James Wan’s “Swamp Thing”

James Wan‘s “Swamp Thing” series has begun casting. The first actress to join the cast is “Gotham” star Crystal Reed, who will play Abby Arcane, the love interest of Swamp Thing. The series, based on the DC comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, is penned by “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and IT co-writer Gary Dauberman. Underworld director Lin Wiseman will direct the pilot episode. “Swamp Thing” centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane. When she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, she develops a surprising bond with scientist Alec Holland — only to have him tragically taken from her. But as powerful forces descend on Houma, intent on exploiting the swamp’s mysterious properties for their own purposes, Abby will discover that the swamp holds mystical secrets, both horrifying and wondrous — and the potential love of her life may not be dead after all. Verheiden and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 7, 2018
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