On Friday night, at Boswell Books‘ Hollow Earth event at Alverno College in Milwaukee, we were privileged to get an interview with John Barrowman and Carole Barrowman about their new book. John is a highly successful actor and entertainer both here in the United States as well as the UK. You know him from his roles as “Captain Jack Harkness” in “Doctor Who” and “Torchwood”, plus he’s just started a recurring role as the “Well Dressed Man” in The CW’s “Arrow”. Carole is an author of several books, written with John, as well as a professor of English at Alverno College. Join
Continue readingBreaking News: Disney to Acquire Lucasfilm, Episode VII Premieres in 2015
I’ll just let you process that title and link you to the press release on Yahoo! Ready? Ooof. I have no idea what to say. So many emotions are going through my head right now. When I was a kid, I wanted more of Luke, Han and Leia, Chewie, R2 and C3PO, Lando, etc. When the prequels were announced, I was so excited. Even as TPM and AOTS fell flat, I was still excited for ROTS. For the past few years, I’ve loathed the idea of more Lucas-involved movies. I didn’t want any more Star Wars movies precisely because I wanted more movies
Continue readingIt’s Hollow Earth Day!
Today, Hollow Earth, the new children’s book from Carole E. Barrowman and John Barrowman hits the shelves in bookstores all across America. We were able to pick up a copy of the UK version when we were in London over Labor Day weekend. In case you missed it, you can read our review. Tonight, Carole and John begin their Midwest book signing tour at The Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60077 at 7:-00pm. Tomorrow, they’ll spend Halloween night giving you literary treats (figuratively speaking, of course) at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, IL 60540, also at 7:00pm. We’ll be at the Boswell
Continue readingBook Review of “Torchwood: Exodus Code” by John Barrowman & Carole E. Barrowman
Torchwood: Exodus Code is a novel that takes place within the universe of the popular BBC (and Starz for the most recent series) television series Torchwood. Torchwood is a spinoff of the long-running classic series Doctor Who and continues the story of Captain Jack Harkness (portrayed by John Barrowman) after his adventures with the Ninth Doctor in the 2005 series.
Continue readingPress Release: Ray Park Added To Wizard World Austin Comic Con Lineup
Ray Park Of ‘Star Wars: Episode I’ Added To Wizard World Austin Comic Con Lineup This Weekend Popular Guest Portrayed “Darth Maul”; Joins Sir Patrick Stewart, WWE® Superstar CM Punk®, Eliza Duskhu, Michael Rooker, ‘Star Trek: TNG’ Reunion At Austin Convention Center NEW YORK and AUSTIN, Texas, October 23, 2012 – Ray Park, who portrayed “Darth Maul” in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, has been added to the roster of celebrities attending Wizard World Austin Comic Con, Friday through Sunday at Austin Convention Center. He will join stars like Sir Patrick Stewart, WWE® Superstar CM Punk®, Eliza
Continue readingCarole and John Barrowman on a Midwest Tour
Coming soon to a Midwestern city near you (hopefully) — Carole E. Barrowman and John Barrowman! Yes, Captain Jack Harkness himself is coming to the States. John and Carole are touring several Midwestern cities in support of the soon-to-be released Hollow Earth (did you read ASM’s review of the UK version? No? Go. Read. We’ll wait. And then read our review of Torchwood: Exodus Code. Again, we’ll wait.). Starting October 30th, they will tour northern Illinois, southeastern Wisconsin, and Minneapolis. You can see the exact tour dates and locations at John’s website.
Continue readingIron Man 3 – Teaser Trailer Released! GO. WATCH NOW.
I won’t say anything before the embed. Just watch. [youtube id=5EjG-1U3wqA] (This is the UK version, FYI.) Ooooo…. This is going to be a lot darker than the previous movies, which I like, as long as we keep some of the Tony Stark humor we’ve seen in previous outings. Ben Kingsley’s giving an interesting performance as the Mandarin. I can’t wait for May 3, 2013.
Continue readingPress Release: Wizard World Austin Comic Con To Include “Star Trek: TNG” Reunion and More
Programming At 2012 Wizard World Austin Comic Con To Include ‘Star Trek: TNG’ Reunion, Q&A’s With Patrick Stewart, Eliza Dushku, WWE® Superstar CM Punk®, Evening Parties Dean Cain, ‘The Walking Dead’ Cast, Other Celebrities, Artist Sessions, Comics, Movies, TV Panels At Austin Convention Center, October 26-28 NEW YORK and AUSTIN, Texas, October 19, 2012 – Wizard World today announced its most robust Austin Comic Con programming schedule ever, with a variety of sessions with top celebrities, superstar artists, industry insiders, evening parties, costume contests and dedicated kids activities, Oct. 26-28, 2012, at the Austin Convention Center. A once-in-a-generation special reunion
Continue readingPower Up! Jason David Frank To Attend Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, Nov. 30 – Dec. 2
Power Up! Jason David Frank To Attend Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, Nov. 30 – Dec. 2 Joins Headliners Patrick Stewart, Stan Lee, Eliza Dushku, Michael Madsen, WWE® Superstar CM Punk®, Gillian Anderson, Many Others At New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, October 16, 2012 – Best known for his role as “Tommy Oliver” in the long-running TV show “Power Rangers,” Jason David Frank will morph his way to Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, Nov. 30 – Dec. 2, 2012, at New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Frank, also a highly
Continue readingHow Doctor Who: “The Angels Take Manhattan” Should Have Ended
WARNING! SPOILERS for Doctor Who Series 7 follow! . . . . . Seriously. Spoilers ahoy! . . .
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