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Schwarzenegger Puts Mankind At Risk To Protect Maggie, His Zombie Virus-infected Daughter

In the new trailer for Maggie, Arnold Schwarzenegger does what a dad does by doing whatever he needs to do to protect his daughter Maggie (Abigail Breslin) from the forced quarantine and eventual extermination that faces all who are infected with the zombie virus.

Maggie was written by John Scott 3, directed by Henry Hobson, and stars Schwarzenegger, Breslin, Joely Richardson, Laura Cayouette, 

It opens in theaters in limited released on May 8, 2015.

New In Comics: The Walking Dead #139

New this week from Image Comics is The Walking Dead #139.

"FROM THE EDGE OF THE WORLD. A new arc begins as our world gets even bigger."

The Walking Dead #139 was written by Robert Kirkman, illustrated by Charlie Adlard, Stefano Guadiano, and Cliff Rathburn, and features a cover by Charlie Adlard and Dave Stewart.

New In Comics: Star-Spangled War Stories Featuring G.I. Zombie #8

New this week from DC Comics is Star-Spangled War Stories Featuring G.I. Zombie #8.

"The end is nigh! The mission is blown sky-high as G.I. Zombie learns that he is a big part of the plan and races to save the world from a zombie apocalypse!"

Star-Spangled War Stories Featuring G.I. Zombie #8 was written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, illustrated and colored by Scott Hampton, lettered by Rob Leigh, and features a cover by Scott Hampton.

New In Comics: Zombies Vs Robots #3

New this week from IDW Publishing is Zombies vs Robots #3.

"“Inherit the Earth!,” part 3! Space-faring humans have returned to Earth to find it still dead but crawling with oddly sentient zombies, robots and… Mermen! Finally! Also: Niles and Mayerik continue to help rebuild the mythos in unexpected ways!"

Zombies vs Robots #3 was written by Chris Ryall and Steve Niles, and illustrated by Anthony Diecidue, Val Mayerick, and Ashley Wood, with coloring by Jay Fotos, lettering by Shawn Lee, a cover by Ashley Wood, and a subscription variant cover by James Stokoe.

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New On DVD: Ebola Zombies

New this week from Wild Eye Releasing is Ebola Zombies, written and directed by Samuel Leong, and starring Anna Chan, Jack Chan, and Cash Lee.

"The Raid meets Dawn of the Dead - when a group of thieves break into an industrial complex to pull off a jewelry heist, but stumble upon a hidden laboratory where unorthodox SARS and Ebola experiments are taking place on stolen cadavers, who soon mutate into blood-thirsty zombies. Now, the thieves must punch, kick and shoot their way to freedom from the police and the growing army of the undead."

Ebola Zombies is available now on DVD.

Wil Wheaton Takes On The Zombies of 'Dead of Winter'

In this episode of TableTop, Will Wheaton and his guests Ashley Johnson, Grant Imahara, and Dodger Leigh take on the zombies of Dead of Winter

Dead of Winter is the first entry in the Crossroads board game series from Plaid Hat Games that "tests a group of survivors' ability to work together and stay alive while facing crises and challenges from both outside and inside."

New In Comics: Zombie Tramp #9

New this week from Action Lab Comics is Zombie Tramp #9.

"The perfect jumping on point for new readers! Janey is back, fresh from a dirt nap, and continuing her cross-country quest. But when a bath in what appears to be an abandoned Detroit warehouse leaves rings in the tub, the meth chef resident cooks up a new drug… yep, it’s Breaking Bath Salts! Plus a major character in an all-new upcoming ongoing monthly series makes her first ever full costume appearance!"

Zombie Tramp #9 was written by Dan Mendoza and Jason Martin, and illustrated by Winston Young, with a cover by TMChu, a variant cover by Dan Mendoza, a Risqué variant cover by TMChu, and a Vampblade variant cover by Winston Young.

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New In Books: The Breadwinner

New this week from Permuted Press is The Breadwinner by Stevie Kopas, the first book in a planned trilogy.

"There are no heroes here.

In a matter of days the human race is reduced to nothing more than vicious, flesh hungry creatures.

Samson, a criminal defense attorney, struggles to keep his family safe and his sanity intact when the world comes apart at the seams. 

Veronica, the high school track star, races to get her brother out of their doomed city.  

Ben, a military veteran, is forced to come to grips with the end of the world as he fights the undead.  

Andrew a police officer, struggles to maintain some sort of humanity in a world overrun by death and destruction.

There is no good vs. evil, there is simply the living vs. the dead.  The good guys don’t always win, because sometimes, the good guys have to be the bad guys in order to stay alive."

The Breadwinner is available join paperbackKindle, and Audible editions.

New In Comics: The Walking Dead #138

New this week from Image Comics is The Walking Dead #138.

"FACE TO FACE."

The Walking Dead #138 features a story by Robert Kirkman, art by Charlie Adlard, Stefano Guadiano, and Cliff Rathburn, and a cover by Charlie Adlard and Dave Stewart.

Batman Vs. Zombies

Starting tomorrow morning at 10am ET, Turner Classic Movies is beginning weekly airings of episodes of Columbia Pictures fifteen chapter Batman cliffhanger serial from 1943. 

And yes, there are zombies. 

"In his first screen appearance, the Caped Crusader of Gotham City (belying the lethargic facade of his alter ego Bruce Wayne) battles Dr. Daka, Japanese mastermind of a wartime espionage-sabotage group. Daka has a radium-powered death ray that pulverizes walls, a classic alligator pit to dispose of enemies, and can turn men into electronic zombies who do his bidding and transmit video signals to Daka's lab! Batman has no Batmobile, but there are bats in the Bat Cave..."

Batman was directed by Lambert Hillyer, and starred Lewis Wilson at Batman/Bruce Wayne, Douglas Croft as Robin/Dick Grayson, and William Austin as Alfred Pennyworth.

New In Comics: Return of the Living Deadpool #2

New this week from Marvel Comics is Return of the Living Deadpool #2.

"The world is overrun by deadly zombies and deadlier Deadpools! Did Liz really find a good Deadpool out of the chaotic hordes? If she wants to live through the night, she has to hope so!"

Return of the Living Deadpool #2 was written by Cullen Bunn, and illustrated by Nicole Virella, with a cover by Jay Shaw.

New In Comics: Zombies vs. Cheerleaders: St. Patty's Day Special

New this week from Zenescope Entertainment is Zombies vs. Cheerleaders: St. Patty's Day Special.

"The indie cult hit series returns with a special St. Patty's Day one-shot!

When someone spikes the green beer, even the luck of the Irish can't save the doomed bar patrons. But perhaps an unassuming cheerleader will surprise us all! 

Plus, when cheerleaders and Lil' Troops wage a turf war over selling baked goods, who will win?

Don't miss out on the fun and gore when Zombies and Cheerleaders collide on St. Patty's Day!"

Zombies vs. Cheerleaders: St. Patty's Day Special was written by Steven L. Frank, Dave Franchini, Michelle Evereart, and Heather Finley, and illustrated by David Namisato, Ander Sarabia, Bill Maus, and Jim Kyle, with inking by Kay Maus, colors by Tracy Bailey and Kat Lawday, and lettering by Matt Krotzer and Bill Maus. Cover A was illustrated by D.W. Miller and Kat Lawday, Cover B by Andrea Errico and Tracy Bailey, Cover B by Pasquale Qualano, Nicole Goff, and Kat Lawday, and Cover D by Jason Metcalfe and Jeff Balke.

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