Set in 2014 along the Iraq-Iran border, Fault Line Episode 1: Bad Part of Town follows a marine Staff Sergeant as he deploys with his four-man squad. Another crew has gone missing while on the hunt for a chemical weapons site, and Staff Sergeant Blackburn’s men are tasked with the rescue mission.

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They thought it’d be an easy battle…they thought wrong.

The Black Mamba.
Starring Kobe Bryant, Bruce Willis, Danny Trejo and Kanye West.

Directed by Robert Rodriguez.

A Nike Basketball Production.

Anchor Bay Entertainment releases the Blu-ray™ and DVD of the hit show that wowed both critics and audiences on March 8, 2011. Until then, enjoy these clips of the hit AMC show.

Here is a awesome Original X-Men fan trailer by trailer TheTrailerCREAT0R. Using the X-Men movie clips showing Professor X, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Beast, Ice Man and Angel…

Theres a new Hindi superhero about if you didn’t know, his names Ra.One, check out the first look past the jump…

Indian superhero production synopsis:

Shahrukh Khan turns a superhero for his home production Ra.One. A sci-fi, action-packed thriller, the movie stars Arjun Rampal as SRK’s nemesis. Kareena Kapoor plays King Khan’s ladylove.

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The net is abuzz over the trailer for the upcoming game Dead Island, one of the most unique and incredible game trailers released. It seems as though a film based on the game has already been optioned.

The other day, The N00b posted a trailer for the upcoming zombie game Dead Island(which can be seen below). Ever since it hit the web, people have been going nuts over the emotional and very well made trailer. It’s been discovered that producer Sean Daniel (The Mummy) and Union Entertainment have been sitting on the film rights for some time now reports The Wrap.

Daniel, along with Union Entertainment President Richard Liebowitz and producer Dmitri Johnson, have been tracking the game’s development for several years, and acquired rights to it in 2009. Daniel (“The Wolfman,” “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon”) and Union are scrambling to find the right script.

The problem here is that the trailer does not depict any game play; the images were put together specifically for that trailer. So one has to wonder if the film will be based on the actual game…or the trailer that has created so much buzz. If I had to take a guess, I’d say they go with he emotion and chaos of the trailer.

You can view a brief synopsis of the upcoming Dead Island game, which is set to release late 2011, by clicking HERE and check out the incredible trailer below. Again…the trailer is a bit graphic and should be for eyes of the older kids!

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Dragon Age is a video game series created by Bioware. The first game was Dragon Age: Origins, and has also taken form of many comic books. Come summer, now its going live-action in a webseries due out then, teaser past the loop…

From Charlie Jane Anders (Io9.com):

Watch Felicia Day throwing daggers and taking names in the first Dragon Age: Redemption teaserWatch Felicia Day throwing daggers and taking names in the first Dragon Age: Redemption teaserFelicia Day told us about playing Elven assassin Tallis in Dragon Age: Redemption the other day, but now you can watch her in action for yourself. The first teaser includes some tantalizing shots of Elven butt-kicking and general Medieval bad-assery.

This webseries arrives in summer with six parts and a sequel to the original game is due for release March 2011.

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Check out the brand new trailer for Marvel’s Thor which can only be described as EPIC!

Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior, is sent down to Earth has punishment for reigniting a reckless war. But after a dangerous villain from his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth, the hammer-wielding Thor will learn what it takes to be a true hero in order to save mankind.

Thor is set to hit theaters on May 6, 2011.

Off the heels of the praised release of the official 2nd trailer for Marvel’s Kenneth Branagh-directed THOR, check out 40-counted screengrabs capturing the memorable moments!

Last night’s Grammys have, believe it or not, pissed a lot of people off, for a variety of hilarious reasons. But who is angriest?

5. People Who Prefer Willow Smith to Jaden Smith
His pants were questionable, and the cutaways to his parents were a bit cheesy, but fans’ biggest problem with Jaden Smith seemed to be that he is not Willow Smith. Critique No. 2: Jaden Smith is not Justin Bieber. (Note: No one seemed to know the correct spelling of Jaden’s name.) Otherwise, the fans were generally pretty kind about his performance (though not about his post-puberty prospects, poor kid).

4. Protein Enthusiasts
Along with our own Cut blog, who expressed disappointment with the “Tupperware” aspect of Gaga’s red-carpet vessel, the Twittering Gaga masses hoped for a little more in the way of glamour. Still, she’s Lady Gaga: No one was exactly shocked by her weirdness. Instead, we got a lot of meat dress and protein jokes, plus some skepticism that Gaga was even inside the plastic. Oh, and of course,some Tupac wisdom. Save the eggs for the children, Gaga.

3. Justin Bieber Maniacs
Lesser-known Esperanza Spalding beat out Justin Bieber for the Best New Artist Grammy and, considering the hatred generally spewed toward Bieber’s rumored love interests, you’d think the legit rival would have been barricaded in a horrible dank basement by now. Instead, the Beliebers just went after her Wikipedia page. But, hey, Esperanza — might still be a good idea to lay low for a few weeks, just in case?

2. People Who Had Never Heard of Arcade Fire Before
The brand-new Tumblr Who Is Arcade Fire?!!!, dedicated solely to Arcade Fire–related Grammy outrage, is crucial. Representative tweet, from user LEO_187: “Fuck the fucking grammys!!! I cant see wat im typing but fuck those mother fuckers!!! Arcade fire?!! Who the fuck arfe they? I dnt know …” Also piling on here: Radiohead? Announcing your new, secret album the morning after the ceremony takes some wind out of Arcade Fire’s Grammy-winning sails. Very possible, however, that Radiohead scheduled the announcement for today safely assuming that an act not generally considered a direct competitor would win.

1. People Upset That Vulture Pointed Out Christina Aguilera Falling
Last night, in a bit of attempted levity, Vulture noted that Christina Aguilera fell down at the end of the Aretha Franklin tribute. The Internet reacted strongly, rushing to the defense of Aguilera and her sterling performance and taking pains to bash them by name along the way. By the way, if you don’t know what we’re talking about, here’s the fall:

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Comic Break Review: Sweet Tooth # 18

Sponsored by: www.comicbreak.com

Written by JEFF LEMIRE

Art and Cover by JEFF LEMIRE

After the explosive conclusion of “Animal Armies,” Jepperd and his new traveling companions begin a long trek north in search of answers in this stand-alone issue. But as the first snowfall of the year hits, mistrust and fear threaten to tear the group apart before they even get started!

There is often a strange disconnect when picking up a comic for the first time, especially when you’re jumping in 18 issues deep. With no real sense of where the story is headed or where it’s been I often find myself grasping at the smallest detail hoping it will lead me to a connection with a character that will draw me into the story and begin that relationship I was looking for in comics to begin with. With some books it’s a struggle to find my footing and if I reach the staples with out finding that connection, I’m pretty sure it’s a lost cause and time to move on but occasionally I come across that rare comic that grabs you with nothing but the cover itself and won’t let go. It’s just a little peek into what’s in store but it grabs me none the less and I can’t help but delve into it and that was the case with Sweet Tooth #18.

Sweet Tooth #18 picks up with Gus (The Boy) and Tommy Jeppard (The Big Man) leading a group of survivors along a desolate road in search of the mythical place called Alaska in the hopes for a better life in post apocalyptic America. There was a terrible plague at some point in the past leaving the world a cold and dangerous place and these characters are looking for a sliver of hope in this dark world. As the travel the road searching for this land of new hope, there is a lot of tension between the characters of the group. Past acts of betrayal have left many in the group  scarred and looking for revenge but there are hints of goodness in them as well which prevents them from becoming savages like the monsters moving in the shadows of the world around them.

As they travel the lonely highway and begin to experience what it’s like to live as a group and rely on each other to survive we see that in even the worst of situations there is joy and goodness to be found. There is hope for tomorrow for even the most damaged of the group but the only way they will ever experience that wonder is to never let their guard down and stick together no matter what.

I don’t know where this comic is headed but if you are looking to get into a story and go along for the ride I would certainly recommend this one and this is a perfect issue to do it. Sweet Tooth #18 is a bit of a recap story and a bridge between story arcs. A lull between storms and the perfect opportunity to jump on before the next ride begins.

I’d also like to point out that this issue of the comic also comes in a special horizontal  format that gives it a very cinematic feel. The beautiful artwork of Jeff Lemire is striking in this format and really unlike anything I’ve ever experienced in a comic. The wide aspect ratio of the frames really show off the desolate landscape they now inhabit and when it goes back to the traditional formatting on a few pages it makes what’s just off screen all the more impactful in you mind.

The combination of the artwork and the story telling in Sweet Tooth #18 is wonderful and I highly recommend you pick this comic up and tell all your friends about it. If they’ve got any heart at all, they’ll thank you because this is the type of comic that makes you want to go online and look for back issues just to find out where this story has been and where it is headed.

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The internet’s favorite and most creative prankster, Rémi Gaillard, is back with this epic real-life rendition of a Mario Cart race. Half way through this video I realized I was holding my keyboard in the air, spinning it from left to right to try and help me steer and mashing the keys with my thumbs.

If you remember Rémi Gaillard’s first real-life Mario Cart video, you know you are in for something special here.

Before the idea of another TV show, The hits cartoon series ThunderCats was going to have its first big screen outing. The idea was cancelled fans were left depressed. Now some convincingly well made CGI test footage has leaked online and it could even be legit

The website FLIXIST have gotten their hands on what they believe is legit test footage for the failed ThunderCats movie. FLIXIST received a tip from an anonymous source claiming he had test footage for the Thundercats CGI-reboot film. Back in 2007 Jerry O’Flaherty, art director Gears of War and Unreal Tournament 3 was set to direct a CGI ThunderCats reboot. Now a New TV show has taken place as the movie tries to gain momentum on its move to the silver screen.

So Confirm or Debunk below

So what the hell is ‘Cat Shit One’ I hear you thinking?

The two rabbit soldiers from Special Force ‘Cat Shit One’, Packy and Botasky, infiltrate enemy line to rescue the hostages captured by unidentified militia.

Knowing the hostages are in need of immediate help, they launch a snake attack without waiting for backup.

Bunnies and bombs never looked so good. This first episode is online free until the 19th of February.

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Youtuber Damewse continues his one-man media makeover for the space agency with another beautifully edited video. NASA needs all the help it can get. Get this inspirational video on mainstream TV right now and let’s get their budget tripled! 

This year STAPLE! will be screening the documentary “Comic Book Literacy”

http://www.ComicBookLiteracy.com

The film will be shown March 5th at 4:00 PM and afterward there will be a Q&A panel with the film’s director Todd Kent & James O’Bar (who appears in the film) moderated by Martin Thomas of Spill.com

This is the trailer for the documentary film “Comic Book Literacy” which showcases the use of comic books to promote literacy and education.

Find out more about the film and the filmmakers by visiting their website.

You will, most likely, have a two-part reaction to the video, above, of Weezer in the studio recording a jingle for State Farm. Part 1: “Ah, what the hell, Weezer? It’s like you’re sitting at home actively thinking of ways to make yourselves seem lamer. Would it have killed you to at least write a song for a commercial for something awesome, like vodka or blunt wraps or something?” Part 2: “Wait, hold on a second — this song is amazing.” And it is now that second part that Vulture would very much like you to focus on.

Yes, it’s incredibly odd that Weezer has chosen the occasion of a car-insurance-company jingle to momentarily recapture a sound that a vocal subset of their fan base has long clamored for (this basically sounds like a Pinkerton B-side, specifically “Getting Up and Leaving”). But isn’t the more important takeaway here the fact that Rivers Cuomo, who long ago evolved into a prolific, slick-hit-writing mercenary, is able to so convincingly ape his former self? Maybe, next time, he’ll actually do it on a Weezer album! Okay, sing along now: “Whenever you’re driving / and wherever you’re bound / on freeways and byways / the whole country round / you’ll feel better knowing / any time, any where / that like a good neighbor / State Farm is there.”

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Yesterday brought the trailer for Hop, a family comedy that presented Russell Brand in an unfamiliar warm and fuzzy context, but today’s trailer for Arthur has Brand back to his old tricks: sparring with his The Tempest co-star Helen Mirren, wringing laughs from outrageous onscreen wealth, and dropping articulate one-liners as though it were nothing. In this remake of the Dudley Moore comedy, Brand plays the spoiled Arthur, who’s looked after by nanny Mirren and hotly pursued by the wrong-for-him Jennifer Garner, all the while pining for Greta Gerwig. We laughed twice — once at a German joke and once when Garner got gonged by magnets. (We are suckers for magnet-related humor.) So, promising? There’s just one thing, marketers: Though she may not be a huge star yet, it wouldn’t kill you to up the Gerwig quotient a little bit. [Yahoo]

Most of the award winners during this past Oscar season have been foregone conclusions, so the only element of unpredictability is what they’re going to say when they hit the stage. Some pull out a prepared list and rotely thank their agents and publicists, but Vulture prefers the ones who wing it (particularly if they’ve had a glass or two of champagne before accepting). Here, then, are nine of our favorite award speeches from this past year, from the sublime to the ridiculous.

Most Revealing: The writers of Modern Family
When the Modern Family writing staff took the stage after winning the Writers Guild award for Best Comedy, showrunner Steven Levitan said, “Our show is based on the lives of our family and friends, and we thought that tonight, each of us might apologize to those whose lives we have exploited for your entertainment and our financial gain.” Turns out that virtually every major storyline was based on fact, even the weirder ones: For example, Cameron and Mitchell spilling wine on a rich woman’s carpet and trying to cover it up? A writer did that to Patti LuPone!

Cutest: Jacki Weaver
The 63-year-old Animal Kingdom actress had to send in her Australian Film Institute acceptance speech via video, but that made it only more adorable. “When I was young and green, I used to think awards didn’t mean that much, but now that I’m not young and green but quite ripe, I love getting prizes!” she enthused. “In fact, I’d like to thank everyone I ever married. I still love all of you, but I won’t name you, because we haven’t got enough time.”

Best Presenter: Bill Murray

Murray’s speech introducing Sofia Coppola at the National Board of Review Awards was so good that we printed it in full, packed with one-liners like, “I, for one, am sick of these directors with the homely kids,” and “You show me an actor doing a shit movie, I’ll show you a guy with a bad divorce.” Also, he sucked on a Red Hot the whole time so that he wouldn’t exceed his two-minute allotment. (He still did, but no one minded.)

Best Presenter, Runner-Up: Stephen Colbert
If it weren’t for Murray, Stephen Colbert definitely would have been the funniest presenter at the NBRs; asked to introduce The Social Network, he said,

Tonight we honor the story of a young nerd who beat the odds to make a fortune, David Fincher. But we also honor his film The Social Network … Finally, a film that tells the gripping tale behind the technological breakthrough that allows people I barely remember from middle school to update me on the pants they just bought. Jeggings, skinny jeans — I don’t know if I don’t log on.

After singling screenwriter Aaron Sorkin out in the crowd — “You, sir, look so old” — Colbert finished thusly: “Bottom line, I loved this film. And I am not alone. It has been a huge success, grossing $94 million domestically. $94 million dollars. To put that in perspective, that is only $6 million dollars less than Mark Zuckerberg gave to the Newark school system to seem like less of a jerk after the release of The Social Network.”

Most Oversexed: Betty White
This honor goes not to Natalie Portman’s “I’m sleeping with a hot balleriiiiina, everybody” overshare at the Golden Globes, but to Betty White’s delicious statue-stroking at the SAG awards. (Bonus points for her sharp line after the audience clapped at the mention of her age: “You didn’t applaud when I turned 40.”)

Weirdest: Will Gluck

The Easy A director started out well when his movie won Best Comedy at the Critics Choice Awards:

I think a big reason why all of us here were so attracted to this movie is because it’s about pretending to have sex in high school, which is something we’re all very familiar with. And I think a lot of the critics out there are too, so thanks a lot. And the online critics. And The Social Network table.

Then, he just kept going, telling star Emma Stone, “You went to home school, you didn’t go to high school, so I hope you didn’t pretend to have sex with anybody at home. Except your brother’s kinda hot. Super hot.” You be the judge!

Best Awards Substitute: Edgar Wright
The Scott Pilgrim vs. the World director couldn’t make it to the SFX Awards or the ceremony for the Houston Film Critic Society, so he sent in a videotaped message to both. And instead of clutching the awards he didn’t yet have, he held a banana. Why not?

Best Cameos: Brad Bird

Still, his taped acceptance speech couldn’t hold a candle to Brad Bird’s video for the Annies, where the director revealed that he was held hostage by Tom Cruise and Simon Pegg. (Skip ahead to about five minutes in.)

Most Redemptive: Christian Bale

Bale’s been an unlikely speech standout during this awards gauntlet, and he didn’t disappoint at the Golden Globes, where his speech was so warm, funny, and generous that it immediately relaxed Oscar voters who may not have wanted to throw their votes to a notorious hothead. If he’s able to fend off a surging Geoffrey Rush for the Best Supporting Actor trophy at the Oscars, he’ll have this speech to thank.

The trailer for Matthew Vaughn’s X-Men: First Class, a reboot of the franchise that goes back to the sixties, when Professor X and Magneto were still pals named Charles (James McAvoy) and Erik (Michael Fassbender), has arrived. JFK, giving a speech about the Cuban Missile Crisis, basically narrates over a droning, moody soundtrack as images of Charles, Magneto, and some other early X-Men (the Beast turning Beasty, Rose Byrne as Moira MacTaggert in a period trench, Jennifer Lawrence turning all bristly blue as Mystique, etc.) flash by. In keeping with The Dark Knight school of superhero movies, there’s more angst than fun here — and not even one really quippy bit of dialogue or big explosion to lighten the mood. That said, Fassbender is clearly going to make a dope Magneto.