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.”

Rob Zombie

From comedians to politicians to musical performers to professional athletes, Monday Night Raw’s weekly guest hosts are some of past and present’s finest entertainers. The WWE Universe, therefore, can expect this trend to continue as more and more of the most popular celebrities are hopping aboard to serve as Raw special host.

Before Rob Zombie hits the road for the Rockstar Mayhem Festival, which kicks off July 10 in San Bernardino, Calif., the rock icon and horror filmmaker guest hosts Monday Night Raw, which promises to be a frightfully fun evening for the WWE Universe.

The legendary rocker will guest-host the June 28 edition of “WWE Raw” which airs on the USA network at 9 PM.

Zombie’s latest album, Hellbilly Deluxe 2, is in stores now. To learn more about Rob Zombie, please visit www.robzombie.com, and for information about the Rock Star Mayhem Tour, visit www.rockstarmayhemfest.com.

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

Maria Kanellis

Fresh off the success of her five year run with the WWE and currently starring in the NBC hit show “Celebrity Apprentice,” Maria Kanellis is embracing her virtues and vices by releasing her first EP “Sevin Sins” on Elytron Records and available now on iTunes.

Drawing upon her own “mortal sins,” Maria combines her sexy and sultry lyrics with her sassy rock music. “I have had a couple great loves but one man was my muse and when I lost him I was left with a void that I filled with music,” Maria says.  ”Seven is my lucky number and Vin is my boyfriend’s nickname.  Plus, I’ve always loved Dante’s inferno. I love how everything you do effects you later. We were born with the desire to sin but society tells us we shouldn’t. We do these sins in relationships because we are blind on love, trying to protect others, or are afraid of our own mortality. Sevin Sins are the things we try to avoid but sometimes our actions cause our own hell on earth.”

The first single ‘”Fantasy” is quickly burning up the rock charts. “‘Fantasy’ was inspired by wanting to be the one for your one — their Fantasy. It also describes the connection between two people that you know no matter what time, distance, people, jobs, or relationships nothing can take away that connection and that soul mate — that Fantasy. You dream of them, you miss them, and you wonder what they would say about everything but it’s just in your head.”

Produced by Rene Garza Aldape and Alejandro Valencia, “Sevin Sins” includes original tracks such as “Alice in Wonderland,” “Fantasy,” “Change Your Mind” and “Sevin Sins,” and Maria’s sound is already being compared to Pat Benatar, Paramore and Gwen Stefani.

Maria Kanellis is quickly establishing herself as more than a triple threat as she can sing, dance, act and handle Donald Trump.  Perhaps best known as the most famous female wrestler and WWE’s “Diva of the Year” for 2009, Maria can currently be seen every Sunday night on NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice” playing for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and as a backstage correspondent for HDNet’s MMA series “King of the Cage.”

For additional info on Maria Kanellis and “Sevin Sins,” please visit:

http://www.mariakanellis.net
http://www.twitter.com/mariakanellis