Category: Movies

Iron Man 3: So Awesome. Or… Not.

                  (Original Subheader: SO AWESOME!!! Wait… hold up… did I just see that, let me think…. Oh… wait.. not as awesome as I thought! *GASP*) Ok gang, so it’s been awhile since I’ve reviewed a film, and yes you’ve probably read a million reviews on this film.  But this one is FULL of SPOILERS, cursing, and full on hate for this film,  so consider yourself WARNED! Overall I give Iron Man 3 a C- ….  Yes that’s right, a C-. Forget the fact that this movie made $700 Million so far, REMEMBER it

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Much Ado About Something – A Look at “Much Ado About Nothing”

[Last week, friend of ASM Jay Wahl was able to attend an advance screening of Joss Whedon’s Much Ado About Nothing. He wrote this special report for ASM.] Much Ado About Something   Most of us reading this are familiar with Joss Whedon through many of his sci-fi ventures: “Buffy The Vampire Slayer,” “Angel,” “Dollhouse,” “Firefly” and Serenity, “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog,” Alien: Resurrection, Cabin In The Woods, and The Avengers, just to name… well, most of them. Back in 2011, Joss decided, at the urging of his wife, that he should finally pursue his dream project.  This is where the plan for filming his

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C2E2 2013 Coverage – The Hunger Games Costume Tour

As part of C2E2 2013, Blacksparrow Auctions brought the travelling tour of costumes from The Hunger Games. On display were costumes worn by Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Lenny Kravitz, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, and more!  You can find pictures below and more in our The Hunger Games Display gallery! You can find all our C2E2 2013 pictures in our Main Gallery!

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Roddenberry Entertainment Partners with Nexus Media Group to Launch “1701News”

FOR IMMEDIATE WARP DRIVE…                                                              RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT PARTNERS WITH NEXUS MEDIA GROUP TO LAUNCH DEFINITIVE “STAR TREK” NEWS SOURCE, “1701NEWS”   Studio City, CA (April 25, 2013) – Seeking to provide fans with a one-stop destination for credible news and high-quality insights regarding all things Star Trek, Roddenberry Entertainment has partnered with Nexus Media Group to officially launch 1701News.com on April 25. Inspired by the registry number of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701), 1701News will cover Star Trek like it’s never been done before, not just with breaking news and social space – the final digital frontier – but with regular columns from fan favorites, videos and pictures, one-of-a-kind

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Roddenberry Entertainment Joins Wikia to Launch Ultimate “Star Trek” Fan Portal

“Star Trek” Fans Unite: Roddenberry Entertainment Joins Wikia to Launch Ultimate “Star Trek” Fan Portal  Fans to Receive Unprecedented Access to Never Before Seen Materials From Roddenberry Archives   San Francisco – April 25, 2013 –Wikia.com, the world’s leading collaborative media company and home to many of the Web’s largest social communities, in partnership with Roddenberry Entertainment, today announced the launch of the ultimate, online “Star Trek” community portal. Trek Initiative (www.trekinitiative.wikia.com) will offer a gateway for the millions of “Star Trek” fans to gather, collaborate and communicate around everything Trek, as well as secure exclusive content and share local community happenings with one another. To celebrate

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The Hunger Games Costume Tour Comes to C2E2 2013

THE HUNGER GAMES COSTUMES EXHIBIT TOUR COMES TO CHICAGO! Blacksparrow Auctions’ Hunger Games Costumes Exhibit Tour arrives at Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) this weekend from April 26-28 at McCormick Place. The Exhibit will be at Booth #1209 and will feature original screen-worn costumes of Katniss, Peeta, Effie, Haymitch, Cinna, President Snow, Rue and many more. A special “Reaping” scene will be on full display to greet fans and attendees. As a C2E2 exclusive, Blacksparrow will unveil the “Fire Chariot” costume worn by Academy Award-winner Jennifer Lawrence. The Hunger Games Costumes Exhibit Tour was previously seen in Seattle at

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C2E2 2013: The 501st Legion and The Rebel Legion at C2E2!

The 501st Legion’s Midwest Garrison and the Rebel Legion’s Nar Shaddaa Base will once again be providing C2E2 attendees with the best in Star Wars costuming.  Visit them at booths #1540 and #1532 for information about the organizations and to get some great photo ops with costumed members. In addition to their booths, The Midwest Garrison and Nar Shaddaa Base have a lineup of activities planned for the weekend: Friday from 7:00-8:00pm:  “Costuming in the Star Wars Galaxy” panel in Room #W475b.  This panel will be presented jointly by the Midwest Garrison and Nar Shaddaa Base. Saturday from 10:00-5:00:  Droid

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Nathan Fillion Of “Serenity,” “Firefly,” “Castle,” To Attend Wizard World Philadelphia

Nathan Fillion Of “Serenity,” “‘Firefly,” “Castle,” To Attend Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, June 1-2 Joins Stan Lee, Summer Glau, William Shatner, WWE® Superstars John Cena® And Daniel Bryan® At Pennsylvania Convention Center NEW YORK and PHILADELPHIA, March 7, 2013 – Nathan Fillion, star of the hit ABC-TV series “Castle” and well-known to fans for his iconic roles in the series “Firefly” and film Serenity, will make his first Wizard World appearance at Philadelphia Comic Con on Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, native portrayed “Captain Malcolm Reynolds” in “Firefly” and its continuation

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