Icon vs. Icon

TROY DUFFY, the creator/writer/director of THE BOONDOCK SAINTS film series (and the creative force behind 12-Gauge’s smash-hit comic series, BOONDOCK SAINTS: IN NOMINE PATRIS) will be joined by BOONDOCK SAINTS stars SEAN PATRICK FLANERY and DAVID DELLA ROCCO! Don’t miss Troy and Rocco’s one and only convention signing Saturday at 4:00 (featuring free movie and comic series posters) and the Prime Time Saturday Night panel (12-Gauge Comics: Boondock Saints: The Comic Series!, 7:30 pm, Room 9) where Troy and co-writer J.B. LOVE will discuss the next installment of the comic series, and the entire crew will take your questions on all things Boondock Saints, including the new iPhone game!

But that’s just the beginning – New York Times #1 Bestselling Author and 4-TIME World Heavyweight Champion MICK FOLEY will be appearing EXCLUSIVELY at the 12-Gauge booth (#2045) to promote his upcoming comic series R.P.M.! Joined by co-writer SHANE RICHES, Mick will be on-hand throughout the day Saturday to fill you in on all the details of his pedal-to-the-metal action adventure series, and to autograph R.P.M. posters and the Comic-Con Exclusive R.P.M. Ashcan – sponsored by Poynt, www.poynt.com – both FREE with every Mick Foley autograph!

Also on hand for signings are creators DOUG WAGNER, of the provocative new crime series 25 TO LIFE, and LUKE MC BAIN scribe DAVID TISCHMAN!

Finally, be sure to get your hands on the Comic-Con exclusive editions of the BOONDOCK SAINTS: IN NOMINE PATRIS #1 & #2 – featuring sketch covers by acclaimed artist CHRIS BRUNNER!

12-GAUGE COMICS SDCC SIGNING & PANEL Schedule

Wednesday July 21, 2010
6:00 – 8:30 Sean Patrick Flanery (BOONDOCK SAINTS, YOUNG INDIANA JONES)

· Please note – signing fee per autograph for Sean Patrick Flanery
6:00 – 8:30 Doug Wagner (25 TO LIFE, THE RIDE)

Thursday July 22, 2010
Throughout the day Doug Wagner (25 TO LIFE, THE RIDE)
11:00 – 1:00 Sean Patrick Flanery (BOONDOCK SAINTS)
3:00 – 5:00 Sean Patrick Flanery (BOONDOCK SAINTS)
5:30 – 6:30 David Tischman (LUKE McBAIN)

Friday July 23, 2010
Throughout the day Doug Wagner (25 TO LIFE, THE RIDE)
3:00 – 4:00 David Tischman (LUKE McBAIN)
5:00 – 6:30 Sean Patrick Flanery (BOONDOCK SAINTS)

Saturday July 24, 2010
10:00 – 11:00 Sean Patrick Flanery (BOONDOCK SAINTS)
11:00 – 12:30 Mick Foley, Shane Riches (R.P.M.) *

FREE R.P.M. POSTERS!
12:30 – 1:30 Sean Patrick Flanery (BOONDOCK SAINTS, YOUNG INDIANA JONES)
2:00 – 3:00 Mick Foley, Shane Riches (R.P.M.) *

FREE R.P.M. POSTERS & ASCHANS!
4:00 – 5:00 Troy Duffy, David Della Rocco, J.B. Love (BOONDOCK SAINTS)

· Free BOONDOCK SAINTS MOVIE & COMIC-SERIES POSTERS!

7:30 – 8:30 12-Gauge Comics: Boondock Saints: The Comic Series! Panel – Room 9

Sunday July 25, 2010
Throughout the day Doug Wagner (25 TO LIFE, THE RIDE)
11:00 – 1:00 Sean Patrick Flanery (BOONDOCK SAINTS)
2:30 – 4:00 Sean Patrick Flanery (BOONDOCK SAINTS)

12-GAUGE COMIC-CON PANEL:

12-Gauge Comics: Boondock Saints: The Comic Series!— Troy Duffy, the writer/director of the cult-hit films The Boondock Saints and The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day, takes you behind the scenes of his comic trilogy, In Nomine Patris. Find out what’s next for the McManus Brothers and Il Duce, as Duffy and comic series co-writer J.B. Love fill you in on their plans for the next exciting storyline. But that’s not all…get a sneak peek at the new Boondock Saints iPhone game, and as an extra-special treat, David Della Rocco (the beloved “Rocco” from the films) will be taking your questions during the Q&A session! Moderated by comic series producer Eben Matthews and 12-Gauge publisher Keven Gardner (The Ride). Room 9

Poynt, www.poynt.com, is a local search app for BlackBerry and iPhone.

R.P.M. will be previewed at Poynt’s From Dusk ’til Con party with Mick Foley as a special guest. For more information, please visit www.12gaugecomics.com.

About the Publisher
12-Gauge Comics was founded by Keven Gardner in 2004 and currently publishes some of the most successful and critically acclaimed independent comic books in the marketplace today. 12-Gauge recently announced the new series R.P.M., written by multiple New York Times #1 Bestselling Author and 4-Time World Heavyweight Champion MICK FOLEY. The company continues to expand the marketplace with its new iPad app, which debuted with LUKE MCBAIN, featuring country music mega-star TRACE ADKINS as the lead character, and the comic adaptation of the cult-hit film series THE BOONDOCK SAINTS. 12-Gauge members Jason Pearson, Brian Stelfreeze, Cully Hamner, and Doug Wagner are creating new and innovative multi-media concepts for the company, including Pearson’s run-away hit BODY BAGS, and THE RIDE, which debuted as the top-selling black and white comic of the year in 2004. 12-Gauge helped develop THE O.C.T. (Occult Crimes Taskforce), an original comic book concept co-created and starring actress ROSARIO DAWSON. For more information on the company, please visit www.12gaugecomics.com.

About Boondock Saints, LLC
Boondock Saints, LLC is the official marketing, promotion and communication arm for all things “Boondock.” The company creates and produces special events for the growing community of Boondock Saints fans worldwide, manages media inquiries and requests for personal appearances and operates three websites, www.boondocksaints.com, www.boondockfans.com and www.boondockstore.com to provide the public with a dynamic interactive forum for discussion and user-generated content along with instant access to updated information about the films (The Boondock Saints and The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day,) related music, merchandise and a variety of other creative developments in progress.

The first official trailer for the upcoming Dwayne Johnson action flick ‘Faster’ has hit the web along with an official teaser poster! Directed by George Tillman Jr. (Notorious, Men of Honor, Soul Food) ‘Faster’ stars Billy Bob Thornton, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Carla Gugino, Maggie Grace, and Moon Bloodgood.

‘Faster’ is the story of an ex-con (Dwayne Johnson) who sets out to avenge his brother’s murder with a deadly to-do list. Trailed by a veteran cop (Billy Bob Thornton) and an egocentric hit man, he methodically races against time to bring those responsible to ‘justice.’

‘Faster’ is directed by George Tillman Jr. hits theaters everywhere on November 24, 2010.

Fans of Dwayne Johnson are surely excited to see him finally embracing more action-oriented roles.

The first official trailer for the upcoming Dwayne Johnson action flick ‘Faster’ has hit the web! Directed by George Tillman Jr. (Notorious, Men of Honor, Soul Food) ‘Faster’ stars Billy Bob Thornton, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Carla Gugino, Maggie Grace, and Moon Bloodgood.

‘Faster’ is the story of an ex-con (Dwayne Johnson) who sets out to avenge his brother’s murder with a deadly to-do list. Trailed by a veteran cop (Billy Bob Thornton) and an egocentric hit man, he methodically races against time to bring those responsible to ‘justice.’

‘Faster’ is directed by George Tillman Jr. hits theaters everywhere on November 24, 2010.

Fans of Dwayne Johnson are surely excited to see him finally embracing more action-oriented roles.

Source: FilmTotaal

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. and YouTube announced today a multi-year partnership that will make full episodes of WWE “Friday Night SmackDown®,” “WWE NXT™,” “WWE Superstars” and “ECW®,” available at WWE’s official YouTube™ channel (www.YouTube.com/WWE). This marks one of the first times that YouTube will feature complete episodes of primetime television programs on their site.

The multi-year deal greatly expands WWE’s YouTube channel offerings, which already has 90,000 subscribers who have viewed more than 100 million WWE videos to date. WWE will also augment the channel by increasing content clips of WWE’s flagship program “Monday Night Raw®,” as well as “WWE Classics” and short videos.

“WWE has established itself as one of the top global entertainment brands in the world,” said Chris Maxcy, strategic partner director at YouTube. “WWE’s content is hugely popular on YouTube. Bringing in full-length, primetime television programs to the site is a huge win for our community and fans of the WWE.”

“As part of our ever evolving digital media strategy, WWE is one of the first global entertainment companies to offer audiences access to complete primetime shows on YouTube,” said Brian Kalinowski, WWE’s Executive Vice President, WWE Interactive. “This partnership also enables WWE to increase its official PG-content offerings online for our fans, generate revenue, protect our content and broaden our brand exposure on the world’s largest online video site.”

The first half of 2010 has certainly served as an exciting time for fans of professional wrestling. As a fan of the sport, no one has been making a bigger splash then the people at TNA Wrestling. The company really began to turn some heads in early 2010 when they brought in Hulk Hogan, one of the world’s biggest pop culture icons and still the biggest superstar in professional wrestling, to the organization. Since that re-launch, TNA has been moving at a lightning quick pace and seems to be breathing some much needed life back into the industry. What’s in a name? TNA stands for Total Nonstop Action — and that is exactly what the company delivers!

TNA Wrestling’s latest DVD offering is no exception to that rule. “Fandimonium – Beer Money / Motor City Machine Guns” is a double disc set that focuses on two of professional wrestling’s hottest commodities. Disc One features the electrifying, multi-time World Tag Team Champions Beer Money, Inc., which is composed of Robert Roode and James Storm. Disc Two features the in-ring talents of Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley, a dynamic duo known as the Motor City Machineguns. Both discs feature the very best of what these performers have to offer (see a full list of the matches below).

TNA’s previous DVD offerings have never been a letdown as they offer high intensity performances from the company’s biggest stars in a package not chock full of filler just to fill a disc to generate revenue. The package provides the viewer with nearly six hours of footage and definitely gives you plenty of bang for your hard earned buck! The only thing that a fan might argue missing from in “Fandimonium” is a documentary style look at both of the tag teams involved or perhaps a look at their lives outside the ring. What has always stood out for me as a wrestling fan is the excellent job that TNA does in providing a great jumping off point for new fans, all while providing a satisfying product for the die-hards. This release really showcases the blood, sweat and tears that these icons of the ring have oozed in recent years and marks a true milestone in their careers. Having followed both tag teams for quite some time, it is exciting to see them get the recognition that they so greatly deserve as the company continues to evolve and grow.

Over the past few months, TNA Wrestling has shown that they aren’t afraid to experiment, take risks or the bumps that you must take along the way. This is part of what keeps many of us tuning in each week. The second part of that equation is that TNA has some truly great talent in their ranks and the hard work of Beer Money Inc. and Motor City Machineguns will continue to solidify the company’s foundation in the future.

Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

Order the DVD today directly from the TNA Shop at this location >

Complete matches featured on the DVDs are as follow:

DISC ONE:

*Beer Money Inc. vs. British Invasion – TNA Sacrifice 2009
*Beer Money Inc. vs. Abyss/Matt Morgan vs. Lethal Consequences – TNA Genesis 2009
*Beer Money Inc. vs. Team 3D (No DQ Off the Wagon Challenge) – TNA Destination X 2009
*Beer Money Inc. vs. Lethal Consequences – TNA Against All Odds 2009
*Beer Money Inc. & Team 3D vs. Booker T & Scott Steiner & British Invasion: Lethal Lockdown – TNA No Surrender 2009
*Beer Money Inc. vs. Team 3D – TNA Slammiversary 2009
*Beer Money Inc. vs. Team 3D – TNA Lockdown 2009
*Beer Money Inc. vs. Team 3D vs. Booker T & Scott Steiner vs. The British Invasion: Full Metal Mayhem – TNA Bound for Glory 2009

DISC TWO:

*Alex Shelley vs. Eric Young – TNA Against All Odds 2009
*Chris Sabin vs. Brutus Magnus – TNA Against All Odds 2009
* Jay Lethal vs. Sonjay Dutt vs. Chris Sabin vs. Alex Shelley vs. Curry Man vs. Shark Boy vs. Super Eric vs. Petey Williams vs. Johnny Devine vs. Jimmy Rave: Steel Asylum Match – TNA Bound for Glory 2008
*Super Eric and Kaz vs. Motor City Machine Guns vs. LAX vs. Scott Steiner & Petey Williams vs. Rock ‘n Rave Infection vs. Black Reign & Rellik – TNA Lockdown 2008
*Kaz vs. Jimmy Rave vs. Johnny Devine vs. Shark Boy vs. Curry Man vs. Jay Lethal vs. Sonjay Dutt vs. Chris Sabin vs. Alex Shelley vs. Consequences Creed: Terror Dome Match – TNA Sacrifice 2008
*Motor City Machineguns & Jay Lethal vs. Team 3D & Johnny Devine: Street Fight – TNA Against All Odds 2008
*Motor City Machineguns vs. LAX vs. Team No Limit – TNA Lockdown 2009
*Team TNA (Curry Man & The Motor City Machineguns) vs. Team International (Alex Koslov & Doug Williams & Tyson Dux) vs. Team Japan (Milano Collection A.T. & Masato Yoshino & Puma) vs. Team Mexico (Último Guerrero & Rey Bucanero & Averno) – TNA Victory Road 2008
*Amazing Red vs. Suicide vs. Christopher Daniels vs. Homicide vs. Motor City Machineguns: Ultimate X – TNA Bound for Glory 2009
*Alex Shelley vs. Chris Sabin – TNA Genesis 2009

WWE Studios announced today that actors Kevin Corrigan (“American Gangster”), Ariel Winter (“Modern Family”) and Annabeth Gish (“The West Wing”) have joined WWE® Superstar Paul “Triple H” Levesque (“Blade: Trinity”) in the cast of the studios’ upcoming comedy, “The Chaperone.” The film will begin principal photography today in and around New Orleans, Louisiana.

Stephen Herek will direct the film from a screenplay by playwright S.J. Roth. “The Chaperone” is produced by WWE Studios Executive Vice President Michael Pavone and executive produced by WWE Studios Vice President David Calloway.

Ray Bradstone (PAUL “TRIPLE H” LEVESQUE) is the best “wheel man in the business,” but he is determined to go straight and be the best parent he can be to his daughter, Sally (ARIEL WINTER), and make amends with his ex-wife, Lynne (ANNABETH GISH). As Ray struggles to find honest work, his old bank-robbing crew, led by Phillip Larue (KEVIN CORRIGAN), offers him one last job. He agrees at first, but changes his mind at the last second leaving the crew without a driver. Ray decides instead to serve as a “chaperone” for Sally’s school field trip. When the robbery goes awry, Larue blames Ray and chases the school bus all the way to the Museum of Natural History in New Orleans. Ray must deal with Larue, while supervising Sally’s class on what becomes one of the craziest school trips ever.

WWE Superstar Paul “Triple H” Levesque is ex-con Ray Bradstone, a former getaway driver determined to turn his life around and establish a relationship with his estranged daughter Sally. Levesque is a thirteen-time World Champion. He debuted in 1995 with World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. as Hunter Hearst-Helmsley™ and has become one of WWE’s most popular and successful Superstars of all time. Levesque has appeared in the film, “Blade: Trinity,” as a vampire enforcer and just finished filming WWE Studios’ “Inside Out” with Michael Rapaport, Parker Posey and Bruce Dern.

Ariel Winter portrays Ray’s teenage daughter, Sally, who wants nothing to do with her father after his release from prison. Winter currently stars as Alex Dunphy in the popular and critically acclaimed ABC series, “Modern Family.” She recently completed the films “Nic & Tristan Go Mega Dega,” “Opposite Day” and “Duress.” Her other film credits include “Speed Racer,” and voice work for “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” “Afro Samurai: Resurrection,” “Horton Hears a Who!,” “Ice Age: The Meltdown” and “Curious George.”

Kevin Corrigan plays Phillip Larue, who pursues Ray after the botched bank robbery. A graduate of the Actors Studio, Corrigan is familiar to many for his roles in “American Gangster,” “The Departed,” “Superbad,” “Pineapple Express,” “True Romance,” “Goodfellas,” “Bad Boys,” and the 2009 Oscar-winning short, “The New Tenants.” His television credits include portraying slacker Eddie Finnerty in the series “Grounded for Life,” recurring roles on “Damages” and “Fringe,” and guest starring roles on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” and “Californication.”

Annabeth Gish is Lynne, Ray’s former wife, who has moved on with her life. Gish most recently portrayed Eileen Caffee on Showtime’s critically acclaimed series, “Brotherhood.” Gish’s other credits include Elizabeth Bartlett Westin, the eldest daughter of President Bartlett (Martin Sheen) on “The West Wing” and as Special Agent Monica Reyes on “The X Files.” She made her film debut as a teenager in the 1986 film “Desert Bloom,” and went on to star in the films, “Mystic Pizza,” “Wyatt Earp,” “Nixon,” “Beautiful Girls,” “Double Jeopardy” and “The Celestine Prophecy.”

Director Stephen Herek made his debut as the writer-director of the feature film “Critters.” He also directed the blockbuster “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” as well as the films, “The Three Musketeers,” “Mr. Holland’s Opus,” “101 Dalmatians,” “Holy Man” and “Rock Star.”

Half Pint Brawlers

Spike TV explores the outrageous world of little person wrestling with “Half Pint Brawlers,” a new unscripted half-hour, six-episode series premiering Wednesday, June 2 at 11:00 PM, ET/PT. This original series chronicles the often-absurd yet astonishing adventures of one of the most extraordinary performance wrestling groups in the country who will do just about anything inside and outside of the ring.

A combination of “Jackass” and “Little People, Big World,” the series will be seen through the eyes of these extreme little people, “The Brawlers.” These self-proclaimed hardcore little person wrestlers, led by gregarious owner Puppet “The Psycho Dwarf,” entertain crowds in venues all across the U.S. with their unique brand of wrestling prowess. Along the way, Puppet deals with issues surrounding little person wrestling events while, at the same time, keeping his rambunctious wrestlers in line. The series follows their actions inside the ring, but also their wild lifestyles outside the ring, filled with chaotic parties and over-zealous groupies.

The “Half Pint Brawlers” consist of Puppet, the leader and founder of the group; Bobby, the ladies man; Kato, Bobby’s brother and veteran wrestler; Mad Mexx, the Immigration Sensation and hard core wrestler; Turtle, the rookie of the group paying his dues to become a Brawler; Teo, the smallest and most athletic member; and Spyder, the regular-size announcer for the group.

In the premiere episode, “The Brawlers” start off the wrestling season with two shows in Kansas City, MO and Wichita, KS. They keep busy by hazing Turtle, the group’s newest member, and push him to see just how far he’s willing to go to become a Brawler. During the first wrestling event, Kato’s head is split wide open and he receives 55 stitches to his dome. Determined to wrestle in the big match in Wichita, Puppet is forced to decide between Kato’s safety and pulling off a great show.

Check out the official site at www.halfpintbrawlers.com

A new still of a gun-toting Dwayne Johnson from his upcoming action flick ‘Faster’ has hit the web. Directed by George Tillman Jr. (Notorious, Men of Honor, Soul Food) ‘Faster’ stars Billy Bob Thornton, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Carla Gugino, Maggie Grace, and Moon Bloodgood.

‘Faster’ is the story of an ex-con (Dwayne Johnson) who sets out to avenge his brother’s murder with a deadly to-do list. Trailed by a veteran cop (Billy Bob Thornton) and an egocentric hit man, he methodically races against time to bring those responsible to ‘justice.’

Fans of Dwayne Johnson are surely excited to see him finally embracing more action-oriented roles.

Source: FilmTotaal