December 2011
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Closing Your Day: New Kyoto
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Recap of Pop GO posts published on Nov. 30, 2011.
Opening
Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper
News
“Rurouni Kenshin: Shin Kyoto-Hen” Trailer
Plot Summary For “Akira” Live-Action Revealed
Sony To Raid Theaters Next Year
The Books Of “Skyrim” Now On Your Kindle
“Expendables 2” Cameo Is No Djok
Alice Eve Joins “Star Trek 2”
“Final Fantasy XIII-2” Enhanced Battle System
“Ban Skyrim!” Says...
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Dark Horse To Go Same-Day Digital
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DC’s done it. Image has done it. Marvel’s started it and will go all the way next April. And now Dark Horse has announced that, as of December 14th, they will be releasing all of their comics same-day digital as when they hit store shelves.
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So all you Hellboy and BPRD fans who can’t make it to the shop every week, now you can get all your Dark Horse...
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Anime Review: Ben-To - 8
Wow. Just… wow. I don’t know if Satou is super lucky or cursed with a pagan hex. I feel for you, man… I really do.
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This week, Ben-to takes their own unique brand of weird to a whole new level. I don’t know about any of you guys out there, but nothing about this episode made any sense to me. In fact, it was too weird for me to even find that funny. It was a very funny...
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"The Munsters" Reboot Equals Double The Bryan
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Did you think that the Munsters reboot needed an extra shot of Vitamin Bryan? Well if it’s more Bryan you want, it’s more Bryan that you’re going to get.
There’s more Bryan Squared after the break.
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X-Men and Superman Returns Director Bryan Singer is in talks to direct and executive produce Bryan Fuller’s (Pushing Daisies) The Munsters.
Fuller had already...
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GamePro Ends With November Issue
It was sadly announced today that gaming publication GamePro will cease production after 20-plus years in the business, and its website will close December 5.
Check for more after the break.
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Gaming content will be handled the PCWorld GamePro channel on pcworld.com, meaning that game coverage will fall on PCWorld now. GamePro will survive in the form of a “growing custom...
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Sony Takes "Evil Dead" Movie
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Much has been said about the status of the Evil Dead remake. Would it finally see the light of day or would it just fizzle yet again? Well, it looks like we’re officially going to see the remake thanks to Sony and Ghost House.
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Via a press release, it was announced that Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions and FilmDistrict have partnered with Ghost House Pictures on a...
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"Ban Skyrim!" Says Some Guy To The White House
Do you know how hard it is to write game-based news comedy? It isn’t. Especially when people are petitioning the White House to ban Skyrim ”Fahrenheit 451” style.
Praise be to Sheogorath.
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The petition, which currently boasts a whopping 463 signatures (out of the needed 25,000), was started to erase the title from the face of the planet—which is...
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Alice Eve Joins "Star Trek 2"
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She may have been out of Jay Baruchel’s league, but with this latest news Alice Eve will be out of this world and hopefully on board the Enterprise because she has been tabbed to join J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek sequel.
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The role will be an entirely new character to the Star Trek universe and not one from previous incarnations. That’s about all the details...
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Anime Review: Un-Go - 7
Un-Go slumber party! Everyone in the closet!
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Our episode this week leaves me with a rather unique predicament; I’m not sure how to tackle the review, seeing as I have no diddly-do idea what just happened. Maybe it’s my fever talking, but I sat in my roommate’s room yelling “WHAT?” at my screen every so often for emphasis. I’m pretty sure...
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"Expendables 2" Cameo Is No Djok
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If you thought this was joke, well the Djok’s on you! See what I did there? Puns aside, this isn’t a joke as Novak Djokovic is set to make a cameo in the upcoming Expendables 2. He’ll be playing a fictionalized version of himself in the film, and he’ll probably be sure to crack some jokes about himself.
He’s already in Bulgaria to film his scene and I...
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Sony To Raid Theaters Next Year
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Missed your chance at seeing this Indonesian martial arts flick during the Toronto International Film Festival? Fret not, for Sony Pictures Classic has acquired the domestic distribution rights for the film and will be looking to release it sometime next year.
Can’t wait until then? Well, if you’re attending the Sundance Film Festival, you can check it out there too. Either...
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Anime Review: Tamayura: Hitotose - 8
Photography Lesson #5: Composition is very important. Remember to have your subject strike a pose!
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It was strange to encounter plot in Tamayura ~hitotose~. Actually, that may be too mean — I was surprised to find a compelling plot. Most of this show has been about exposition or about certain events, not about having something happen to the characters. It wasn’t...
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Plot Summary For "Akira" Live-Action Revealed
I know, I know. You guys are probably sick and tired of hearing about the horrible Amercianized live-action remake of Akira. But at least hear this out: They’re trying not to butcher the plotline.
Very interesting plot summary details after the cut.
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Bleeding Cool has reportedly gotten a hold of a plot summary of the live-action film, which is pretty similar to the...
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Closing Your Day: Here Come The...
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Recap of Pop GO posts published on Nov. 29, 2011.
Opening
Cadillacs And Dinosaurs
News
“Breaking Dawn” Has Fans Breaking Down
Kyoto Animation Adapts A Mystery Novel
“Amazing Spider-Man’s” Lizard Revealed In An Unflattering Manner
Sony Releases 2 New Hi-Res Teaser Posters For “Men in Black 3”
Cover Art For “Devil Survivor 2” Revealed
Reviews
Anime Review: Mashiro-Iro Symphony -...
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Anime Review: Fate/zero - 9
Oh, loyal knight, fight for thy lord. Even should he possess no magic, in his stead, thou shall fight.
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Excuse me for a poor attempt at a cool way of talking. So it turned out that Lancer had a tragic past that he does not want to relive or recreate, hesitating to commit to Sola-ui as his new Master. Yeah, the red-headed chick is a conniving little wifey but she got what she...
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Cover Art For "Devil Survivor 2" Revealed
The sequel to Devil Survivor is still a ways away, but at least we’ll now know what to be on the look out for when it hits some time in 2012.
Until then, check out a preview via newly released screenshots after the break.
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The Weekly Pull List: 11/30/11
Hello and welcome, to another slightly delayed edition of the Weekly Pull List!
As per usual, I am accompanied by the Mighty Ryley (ryley-stbatman), and we will share our Pull Lists, as well as highlight any notable collected editions.
This week is pretty light for me with the distinct lack of DC titles. However, there’s still some pretty awesome stuff. Read on to check it out!
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"Amazing Spider-Man's" Lizard Revealed In An...
We’ve all been curious as to how the villain of Marc Webb’s new Spidey flick would look, and I guess… now we know.
So our first look at the Lizard is in…Pez form. Not really how I would have liked to first see the villain, but hey, now we have at least a bit of an idea of how he’ll appear in the film. Let’s just hope he’s not full of candy or made of...
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Anime Review: Mobile Suit Gundam AGE - 8
With the Gundam AGE damaged against the new UE mobile suit, it’s time for its first upgrade to make its debut. Enter the Gundam Titus!
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After being pretty harsh and negative towards this series the past 2-3 episodes, I’m really glad that it has managed to bounce back positively with episode 8. Being an entirely action-filled episode, we not only got to see the...
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Kyoto Animation Adapts A Mystery Novel
Wondering what the next Kyoto Animation production will be? Sadly, it’s not a third season of Suzumiya Haruhi or a new Full Metal Panic project. But this one is a mystery.
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No, really, KyoAni announced the adaptation of an adolescent mystery novel, Hyou-ka: You can’t escape.
Taking on a different genre, it seems like KyoAni is set on widening their credentials after...
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"Breaking Dawn" Has Fans Breaking Down
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Though the TwiHards love their films, critics and hapless boyfriends have been broken down with just how terrible these films have been. Poor acting and dialogue have been the biggest contributors, but now adding to this mix of breaking down audiences is… seizures?
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That’s right, folks. ABC News reports that several audience members have broken down into...
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Anime Review: Mashiro-Iro Symphony - 8
Do I really even need to say anything else?
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The drama in the Kitty Club continues, and I kind of just want to hide my head under my pillow and pretend the club doesn’t exist. The tension and drama that the creators are trying to create are just silly; we can’t find anyone in our giant all-girls school to adopt these kittens, what are we going to do!? That, and I just...
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Closing Your Day: There's A Patch For That
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Recap of Pop GO posts published on Nov. 28, 2011.
Opening
Cromartie High School
News
First DLC Character For “Mass Effect 3” Is A Prothean
Magneto’s “House of M” Costume Offends Once Again
The Glitches Of “Skyrim”
Super Mario Bros.: The 8-Bit Opera
Reviews
Anime Review: Guilty Crown - 7
Manga Review: Naruto - 564
Anime Review: Hunter X Hunter - 9
Segments
Weekend Box Office...
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Anime Review: Hunter X Hunter - 9
After Tonpa’s opening loss, it’s now up to Gon to even out the odds in round two.
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With Tonpa out of the way, it’s time for Gon and co. to show their stuff as they make their way to finish off the remaining four prisoners who stand in their way. As proven in earlier phases, though this is a team fight the contests themselves aren’t simple beat-em-ups....
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New And Notable Manga From 11/20/11-11/27/11
1. Ginsekai No Shoumei
Author: AKIZUKI Sorata Artist: AKIZUKI Sorata Genre(s): Drama Fantasy Romance Shoujo
“Alza lives alone on a desolate snowy plain. One day, Leah, a sorcerer from the magical city collapses near his house. Alza forbids Leah from using magic in his presence and shows her how beautiful life can be outside of the magical world. But, why does Alza hate magic, how did...
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Manga Review: Naruto - 564
Previously in Naruto: Naruto rushed off to challenge the masked man, Tobi, while the Hokage challenged the revived Madara. What happened next? Read on.
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The chapter revolved around friends and foes using cool jutsus in the forest. The other battlefields weren’t shown, but I imagined that Kishimoto felt that we wanted to see what is going on with Naruto. I think it’s...
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Games of the Week: I Heart "Mario Kart"
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Mario Kart 7 (3DS): Before the game industry shuts down for the holidays, Mario Kart speeds in on Sunday and will be the first numbered iteration in the long running series. After a mediocre Wii title, Mario and his pals are back sporting hang gliders and amphibious vehicles with new tracks, characters, customizable karts, StreetPass ghosts, and a brand new online system that could just...
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Anime Review: Guilty Crown - 7
Shuu’s in double trouble: a hot, loving mom and a perfectly insecure student council president.
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I really wished I could have said that his double trouble was between Inori and Ayase, or even Inori and Hare, but I suppose having Shuu come in touch with his mom, whom he refers to as Haruka (Fujimura Chika), and having his reputation spared by the student council...
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Weekend Box Office Estimates
Here are your Top Five Films at the Box Office for the weekend of November 25th-27th:
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 - $42 m = $221,300,000 10-Day Total - ($110 m production budget)
The Muppets - $29.5 m = $42,000,000 5-Day Total (Opening 5-Day Weekend) - ($45 m production budget)
Happy Feet Two - $13.4 m = $43,773,000 10-Day Total -...
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First DLC Character For "Mass Effect 3" Is A...
Maybe you’re not into lurking the BioWare forums as much as I am, but if you have been this won’t come as much of a shock: Mass Effect 3 is going to have a Prothean squadmate. Take a minute. Breathe it in. I’ll wait.
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The leak came when an initial email for the collector’s edition extras mentioned a bonus mission (“The Prothean”) and...
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Closing Your Day: White Spacetime
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Recap of Pop GO posts published on Nov. 27, 2011.
Opening
Sonic Generations
Reviews
Anime Review: Mirai Nikki - 7
Manga Review: Detroit Metal City
Anime Review: Kimi to Boku - 8
Game Review: Sonic Generations
Anime Review: A Letter to Momo
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Anime Review: A Letter to Momo
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Directed by: Hiroyuki Okiura Written by: Hiroyuki Okiura
Clinging to an unfinished letter written by her recently deceased father, young Momo moves with her mother from bustling Tokyo to the remote Japanese island of Shio. It’s not long before several bizarre occurrences crop up around the previously tranquil island. Momo embarks on a strange and supernatural adventure to discover the...
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Game Review: Sonic Generations
I don’t think anybody wanted Sonic to fail.
Signs weren’t good after Sonic Adventure. Team Sonic bunkered down in their Tokyo headquarters and started developing new characters to inject some color into the series, while company lawyers flit about the internet in a mad dash to stamp out any sign of trademark infringement. Sonic Riders came out. Sonic Unleashed. Shadow the Hedgehog....
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Anime Review: Kimi to Boku - 8
Squidn’t you draw me a a manga?! Oh, wait, wrong anime.
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The focus of this week’s episode is Yuki’s involvement in the manga club, which I admittedly had mostly forgotten about. It had served its plot point, so I thought it would be ignored and promptly forgot about it. It turns out there are other club members like Ryunosuke Matsushita, who is an...
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Manga Review: Detroit Metal City
Soichi Negishi is a well-mannered and shy musician who left the countryside for Tokyo to pursue his dream to be a pop musician.
However, things don’t go according to plan.
He is a horrendous pop musician, but as it turns out he is an amazing death metal musician. Now Negishi is the lead musician in the death metal band Detroit Metal City. Even though he hates it, Negishi dresses up and...
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Anime Review: Mirai Nikki - 7
Hey Yuki, you might want to pick your weapons better. Why does everybody always go for the ladle?
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What an amazing triller of an episode! Reisuke was the cleverness of Macaulay Culkin in Home Alone with the added maniacal passion for murder. The whole episode was nerve -wracking with Yuki’s mom being around, and then after she was taken out, just how Yuno and Yuki were...
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Closing Your Day: Title Fight
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Recap of Pop GO posts published on Nov. 26, 2011.
Opening
Big Wolf On Campus
News
New “Crossbone Gundam” Manga To Start Serializing In “Gundam Ace”
The Indie Game Music Bundle: Grab 17 Soundtracks For $10
Could Sony Be Creating Their Own “Super Smash Bros.”?
Reviews
Anime Review: Shinryaku!? Ika Musume - 7
Manga Review: Bleach - 474
Anime Review: Ben-To - 7
Game Review:...
