Monday, August 28, 2017

BOOM! Studios Announces Wet Hot American Summer Original Graphic Novel


BOOM! Studios, Enter These Dark Woods, and Creative Licensing are proud to announce the WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER original graphic novel (OGN), arriving in stores June 2018. Set in between the eponymous film and Netflix prequel series, your favorite characters from Camp Firewood return for an all-new story in this first-ever graphic fiction tie-in to the franchise.   

“Wet Hot American Summer is one of those magical films that not only helped launch the career of a dozen household names, but resonated with a generation of viewers over many repeat viewings,” said Filip Sablik, President of Publishing & Marketing, BOOM! Studios. “We’re excited to reveal more story details and the full creative team of this brand-new addition to the world of Wet Hot American Summer, but we know when you see the beautiful cover by Joe Quinones, you’ll understand why this will be one of our biggest releases in 2018.”   

"We love the BOOM! Studios guys' work and we're thrilled to be partnering with the them on the Wet Hot graphic novel," said Howard Bernstein, producer of the 2001 film. "It's exciting for us to bring to the billions of Wet Hot fans across the globe another way to enjoy the characters.”   

Wet Hot American Summer is the renowned 2001 cult comedy classic starring Janeane Garofalo, David Hyde Pierce, Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler, Bradley Cooper, Elizabeth Banks, Molly Shannon, and many others. Written by Michael Showalter (The Big Sick, Hello My Name Is Doris) and David Wain (Role Models, Wanderlust) and directed by Wain, this iconic film was the launching pad for many comedy greats. The Netflix series, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, was released in Summer 2015, and a follow-up Netflix series, Wet Hot American Summer: 10 Years Later, was released this summer.

Sunday, August 20, 2017

Comet TV Giveaway: Commemorative Solar Eclipse Prize Pack!


A SOLAR ECLIPSE IS IMMINENT!  

On Monday, August 21, 2017, a solar eclipse will be visible across all of North America. The whole continent will experience a partial eclipse lasting 2 to 3 hours. If you care about the well-being of Earth and you're a space-head like us, check out COMET's...  "When The Moon Throws Shade" Ultimate Guide to Eclipsing 

http://www.CometTV.com/eclipse/  

Vampire's Kiss (1973) 
Wednesday, August 16 at 6P/5C 
Friday, August 25 at NOON/11C 

Steel Dawn (1987) 
Friday, August 11 at 8P/7C 
Saturday, August 12 at 8P/7C 
Sunday, August 20 at 4P/3C 
Thursday, August 24 at 6P/5C 

An American Werewolf in London (1981) 
Friday, August 18 at 8P/7C 
Saturday, August 19 at 8P/7C 
Sunday, August 27 at 4P/3C 
Thursday, August 31 at 6P/5C 

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) 
Friday, August 25 at 8P/7C 
Saturday, August 26 at 8P/7C 
Wednesday, August 30 at 5:30P/4:30C 1984 (1985)  
Sunday, August 13 at 6P/5C  
Friday, August 18 at 10p/9C  
Wednesday, August 23 at MIDNIGHT/11C  
Monday, August 28 at 6P/5C  

To celebrate the coming eclipse, Comet and Geek Hash are giving away a Solar Eclipse Prize Pack!  



The Prize Pack contains:    

1 - "Total Solar Eclipse" Collectible First Day Issue Stamp - Straight from the USPS this is the official commemorative first day issue stamp.    

1 - Comet USB Charging Bank - Do you want to snap a selfie and oh no, you only have 10% power left? Fear not, Comet has you covered. This awesome charger is the perfect save for any emergency situation!    

1 - Comet Embroidered Hat - An official Comet TV hat is perfect for any ensemble. It will protect you from the sun, while you look more stylish and awesome than you already are!    

1 - Comet Cooler Bag - This fun portable travel cooler is the go-to gear for your sodas, snacks and anything else you want to put it in. Take it to the park when you're about to watch the eclipse and let your beverages stall chill and frosty, just like you!    

1 - Limited Edition Comet SPF 30 Sunscreen Squeeze Pouch - We can't let you get toasty out in the sun! This limited edition SPF 30 sunscreen pouch can go in your travel bag and let you avoid a nasty burn!  

There are three ways to enter:  

- Follow us on Twitter (@monkeyjedi), Instagram (@popgeekery), or here on the blog and let us know when you do!  

- Let us know where you'll be watching the eclipse from!  

- Let us know which of this month's Comet TV's films is your favorite via Twitter, Instagram, e-mail
(geekhashblog@gmail.com), or by commenting below.  

Contest starts on Wednesday, August 20th and ends on Thursday, August 31st at 11:59 p.m.   

Winner will be contacted and will then have 24 hours to reply with a mailing address or an alternate winner will be chosen.  

*Each household is only eligible to win one prize pack via blog reviews and giveaways. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.   

**Comet is sponsoring this giveaway and will be shipping prize to winner. No P.O. boxes. Giveaway open to U.S. residents only.

Thursday, August 10, 2017

BOOM! Studios Announces Big Trouble In Little China Illustrated Novel: Big Trouble In Merrie Olde England


Big Trouble in Little China Illustrated Novel: Big Trouble in Merrie Olde England 
Publisher: BOOM! Studios 
Writer: Matthew J. Elliott 
Artist: Jonas Scharf 
Cover Artist: Robert Sammelin 
Format: Hardcover, 5.75” x 7.875”, 240 pages, black and white 
Price: $19.99 
On sale: December 2017

In this second Big Trouble in Little China illustrated prose novel, Jack Burton, Wang Chi, and Gracie Law are forced on an adventure to find the lost Excalibur sword, so they must traverse the mystical, topsy-turvy underbelly of England. Hunted by the Wing Kong and the reanimated corpse of Lightning, the trio discovers that things are never as they seem. Writer Matthew J. Elliott (RiffTrax, Big Trouble in Little China Illustrated Novel: Big Trouble in Mother Russia) and illustrator Jonas Scharf (War for the Planet of the Apes, Warlords of Appalachia) present a new chapter to the travails of cult hero Jack Burton!

Sunday, August 6, 2017

Airing On COMET In August



Vampire’s Kiss (1973)
Friday, August 4 at 8P/7C
Saturday, August 5 at 8P/7C
Wednesday, August 16 at 6P/5C
Friday, August 25 at NOON/11C  

Steel Dawn (1987)
Friday, August 11 at 8P/7C
Saturday, August 12 at 8P/7C
Sunday, August 20 at 4P/3C
Thursday, August 24 at 6P/5C  

An American Werewolf in London (1981)
Friday, August 18 at 8P/7C
Saturday, August 19 at 8P/7C
Sunday, August 27 at 4P/3C
Thursday, August 31 at 6P/5C  

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
Friday, August 25 at 8P/7C
Saturday, August 26 at 8P/7C
Wednesday, August 30 at 5:30P/4:30C  

1984 (1985)
Wednesday, August 9 at MIDNIGHT/11C
Sunday, August 13 at 6P/5C
Friday, August 18 at 10p/9C
Wednesday, August 23 at MIDNIGHT/11C
Monday, August 28 at 6P/5C      


An American Werewolf in London

One of the greatest horror films of all time is headed to COMET! Check out John Landis’ often imitated but never duplicated 1981 classic, An American Werewolf in London, and discover why it’s always a good idea to “stay off the moors.” The film airs on COMET on August 18 at 8P/7C, and again the following night at the same time.

Friday, August 18 at 8P/7C
Saturday, August 19 at 8P/7C
Sunday, August 27 at 4P/3C  

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Most of the time, we’re not big fans of remakes. But once in a while, a remake comes along that vastly outshines its inspiration. Invasion of the Body Snatchers, the 1978 reboot of the 1956 sci-fi thriller, is one of those remakes. Not only that, it’s maybe the best remake ever made, and with stars like Donald Sutherland, Jeff Goldblum, and Leonard Nimoy, it’s not hard to see why. The invasion begins on August 25 at 8P/7C, with an encore airing at 8P/7C on August 26.

Friday, August 25 at 8P/7C
Saturday, August 26 at 8P/7C
Wednesday, August 29 at 5:30P/4:30C    


Blacula & Scream Blacula Scream (DOUBLE FEATURE)

TWO BLACULAS ARE BETTER THAN ONE. Without a doubt the most iconic blaxploitation horror movie ever – and also probably the punniest movie title, period – Blacula has earned legions of devoted followers since first rising from the grave in 1972. Its success spawned an even campier sequel the following year in Scream Blacula Scream,   and now you can catch both Blaculas on COMET in the same day. Blacula stalks your screen first on Saturday, August 5 at 2P/1C, and it will be followed directly by Scream Blacula Scream at 4P/3C.  

Blacula airs Saturday, August 5 at 2P/1C
Scream Blacula Scream airs Saturday, August 5 at 4P/3C    

Blacula airs Tuesday, August 8 at 4P/3C
Scream Blacula Scream airs Tuesday, August 8 at 6P/5C      

Blacula airs Friday, August 25 at 4P/3C
Scream Blacula Scream airs Friday, August 25 at 6P/5C