New in print as a movie tie-in for very young readers, ParaNorman: Attack of the Pilgrim Zombies! by Annie Auerbach (based on the screenplay by Chris Butler) is available now.
"Blithe Hollow is like any other small town, except that an old witch's curse is causing Pilgrim zombies to rise from their graves! Moaning and groaning, the undead wander the streets looking for one boy - Norman Babcock. Norman can talk to ghosts... but zombies aren't ghosts. Can Noman and his friends brave the invasion to send the Pilgrims packing?"
Want to win your very own zombie ear trophy necklace just like Darryl wore in The Walking Dead? AMC is giving you the opportunity for their #13DaysofDead so retweet the @WalkingDead_AMC's contest message for your chance to win!
"Co-Executive Producer and Special FX Make-up Designer Greg Nicotero always finds new ways to bring the dead to life on The Walking Dead. Season 3 will be no exception: In this new behind-the-scenes video, Nicotero tours his KNB EFX studio, shows off some memorable zombies from the series, and reveals a few tricks he has up his sleeve to "bash, crush, smash, just destroy some of our walkers" from Season 3."
Your chance to catch up on The Walking Dead starts today at 11:30am ET as AMC airs a full 19-episode series marathon.
Season 1 / Episodes 1 through 6 will air Saturday from 11:30am ET to 6:25pm ET.
Season 2 / Episodes 1 through 6 will air Saturday from 6:26pm ET to Sunday 1:00am ET
Season 2 / Episodes 5 through 13 will air on Sunday from 11:30am ET to 9:00pm ET.
After the marathon, at 9:00pm ET on Sunday night, AMC follows up with a special episode of The Talking Dead featuring a preview of Season 3 with series creator Robert Kirkman, show runner Glen Mazzara, Executive Producer Gale Anne Hurd, comedian Drew Carey and enterainment journalist Dave Alpert.
"Monkey Prism today is proud to announce the release of ZombieWords, an app for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch combining tongue-in-cheek survival horror with the vocabulary-building aspects of an anagram game. Using the power of your words, only you can help retired gunslinger Jebediah Moses save the world from the seemingly endless brain-eating zombie hordes. With at least 40 levels of action and tons of interactive audio/visual elements to keep the player engaged, ZombieWords is sure to be an addictive addition to any player's app collection. The new app also features original music by Seattle band Uncle Roman's Jetboat.
"We wanted ZombieWords to be both educational and ridiculously fun, while having tons of replay value through interactivity and endless multiplayer action", says Chris Danielson, Monkey Prism CEO. "Plus, who doesn't love zombies?"
Features include: * Interactive/immersive audio that responds to gameplay * Tons of different zombies * 40 levels of play in multiple environments (or is there more?) * Competitive multiplayer action through Game Center * Leaderboards for multiple achievements * Facebook integration. Prove your zombie-killing word prowess to the world
Device Requirements: * iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad * Requires iOS 5.0 or later * 146 MB
Pricing and Availability: The free basic version of ZombieWords includes the first 5 levels of play, including multiplayer - the rest of the journey can be unlocked through a one-time $0.99 (USD) in-app purchase."
The only things standing between Chris Hardwick and getting to the Course of the Force is an ILM executive, R2-D2, Boba Fett, a few Tusken Raiders and "The Walking Dead's Robert Kirkman".
On sale July 11, 2012, with 8 covers to choose from:
""SOMETHING TO FEAR" CONTINUES! This extra-sized chapter contains one of the darkest moments in Rick Grimes' life, and one of the most violent and brutal things to happen within the pages of this series. 100 issues later, this series remains just as relentless as the debut issue. Do not miss the monumental 100th issue of THE WALKING DEAD!"
The Walking Dead #100 - Cover A - Adlard
The Walking Dead #100 - Cover B - Silvestri
The Walking Dead #100 - Cover C - Quitely
The Walking Dead #100 - Cover D - Todd McFarlane
The Walking Dead #100 - Cover E - Phillips
The Walking Dead #100 - Cover F - Hitch
The Walking Dead #100 - Cover G - Ottley
The Walking Dead #100 - Cover H - Adlard Wrap-Around
In an NSFW feature, the Indoor Kids play Lollipop Chainsaw with James Gunn, one of the game's creators.
"Writer/Director James Gunn sits down with Kumail and Emily to play his bubblegum zombie slashing game LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW and talk all things movies and video games. Caution, this episode gets a little racy."
New in stores now from Dark Horse Comics - Fatima: The Blood Spinners #1 by Gilbert Hernandez
"Comics luminary Gilbert Hernandez envisions his strangest, most thrilling future yet! A drug called “spin” offers the wildest trip imaginable, followed by its users’ inevitable, rapid deterioration into undead flesh eaters. Despite the side effect, the drug is so popular that the human population is dying out! With no cure to be found, the beautiful, lovesick Fatima may be the only thing standing between the survivors and the apocalypse. Get ready for four issues of zombies, drug lords, and gorgeous women!"
Robert Kirkman is one of seven official nominees (along with the likes of Joss Whedon, Kevin Smith and Christopher Nolan) for Spike TV's 'Game Changer of the Year Award' for because he "took zombies to the extreme in comics and TV with The Walking Dead".
This year the comics, movies and sci-fi industry has seen all kinds of revolutionary work, but who truly changed the game most? From visionary directors to inspired actors and even comic book architects, there are many to choose from. But only one can win and it's up to you to decide!
"In Tim Burton's Frankenweenie, young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences."
As of yesterday, the Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection is now available in North America as a digital download from the PlayStation Store. The set includes Resident Evil's Umbrella Chronicles and Darkside Chronicles, re-mastered for the PS3 with HD graphics and a compatibility with PlayStation Move.
"Remastered for the PlayStation®3 system with stunning HD graphics and featuring PlayStation®Move compatibility, Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection will offer gamers the chance to relive the Resident Evil™ story so far. The intense shooter gameplay from both titles is back as players attempt to survive the horror alone or with a friend in co-op mode, earning trophies as they go. PlayStation®Move technology brings the action to life, with the player using the motion controller as their weapon. The title can also be enjoyed with the wireless controller, providing seamless gameplay without a motion control accessory.
Revisiting past plots from the series and exposing Umbrella Corporation’s actions, The Umbrella Chronicles features eight playable characters, including Rebecca Chambers, Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine. As seen previously in the version for the Wii™ system from Nintendo, the title also features a brand new chapter in Resident Evil history. The Darkside Chronicles plot takes players back to the story of Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield trying to escape the nightmares of Raccoon City, while finally revealing the truth behind Leon and Krauser’s feud."
The emergency first responders in Bangor, Maine are ready for the zombie apocalypse!
"... the gathering served as a training session on how to respond to an epidemic if one spread through Maine. In the mock situation, disease, chaos and the walking dead took over. While the zombie apocalypse wasn't real pandemics like the H1N1 virus in 2009 and the SARS outbreak in 2002 have proven to authorities they need to be prepared for anything."
Disney has your chance to win a trip to San Diego, tickets to Comic-Con 2012, VIP passes to the Frankenweenie Exhibit and a chance to meet Tim Burton in the Frankenweenie VIP Sweepstakes!
