Friday, July 29, 2011
TV Preview: ThunderCats
Posted by Edward Adams on Fri, Jul 29, 2011 at 12:20 PM
- Cartoon Network/Warner Bros.
- Lion-O wields the mystic Sword of Omens in ThunderCats
In the original series, the Thundercats were a band of nobles: Panthro, Tygra, Cheetara, and WilyKit and WilyKat - assigned to protect a then cub Lion-O and the Sword of Omens as they escape the destruction of their home world, Thundera. Fleeing the Mutants invasion, Jaga, Lion-O's mentor, navigated their ship to a new planet, Third Earth while the others were placed in suspended animation to survive the long journey. The ship crash lands on Third Earth and upon awakening, they learn Lion-O's suspension capsule was damaged and he's grown to an adult. This sets up the premise of the various trials and moral lessons Lion-O learns along the way as the Thundercats set up their new home on the planet. During the '80's, the FCC required children's programming to be informational or have an educational component per episode. For the ThunderCats series, this involved a 30-second, moral recap at the end of each episode.
Those days are long gone and today's looser regulations for children's programming affords Cartoon Network to add new depth to the Thundercat mythos.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Film Captain America saves Atlanta from "the boot"
Posted by Edward Adams on Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 12:14 PM
In the film, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), a frail and awkward patriot is subjected to a secret super serum that transforms him from a mousy soldier to the ultimate weapon. The serum gives Rogers enhanced speed, strength and agility. Armed with a red, white and blue armor and his iconic shield, Captain America joins the front lines to fight the evil axis fueled by Johann Schmidt aka the Red Skull (Hugo Weaving).
This cheesy, but funny stunt is just one of a slew of marketing tie-ins for Paramount/Marvel's upcoming release, Captain America: The First Avenger. Already, Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robins have cashed in on the patriotic hero staple.
Captain America: The First Avenger opens nationwide, July 22.
Friday, July 8, 2011
TV Preview: Torchwood: Miracle Day
Posted by Edward Adams on Fri, Jul 8, 2011 at 2:18 PM
- Edward Adams
- MARCH OF THE SOULLESS: The Soulless stroll through downtown Atlanta during lunch Thursday in Peachtree Center.
Miracle Day, as fans now call it takes place just a couple of years after the Children of Men debacle that spelled the untimely end of the Torchwood team and separated its two surviving members Captain Jack Harkness (John Barrowman) and Gwen Cooper (Eve Myles) to parts unknown. Until now that is.
In the show’s pilot: A New World, people are starting to come to a shocking reality — no one is dying. No matter the circumstance or severity of injury, no lives are lost. The word spreads and the media dubs the incident Miracle Day. In Kentucky, Oswald Danes (Bill Pullman), a hated pedophile and child killer is about to undergo execution by lethal injection. When the deadly dose of poison doesn’t do the job, people are stunned. The CIA investigates and a nervous analyst, Esther Drummond (Alexa Havins) uncovers a single word in her fact finding — Torchwood. Esther’s senior field agent it Rex Matheson (Mekhi Phifer), a rough-and-tumbled jock vying for a promotion who could care less about the incidents occurring, until what should have been a fatal accident pulls him into an unwilling pawn in the events unfolding around him.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Books / Event The Shoes of 'Summer and the City'
Posted by Edward Adams on Fri, Jul 1, 2011 at 2:39 PM
From what I do know about the show, Sex and the City, Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) was obsessed with Manolo Blahnik shoes. She gravitated towards stiletto heels like a junkie loves crack cocaine. What is it about the shoes that makes a girl go ga-ga?
While I'll probably never understand the unique bond between a woman and her shoe rack, I was able to spot some interesting footwear and some outstanding bling at the Hypnotiq Harmonie 'Summer and the City' party at the W Hotel Buckhead. Author Candace Bushnell was in town for an exclusive party to promote her new book, a prequel to the SATC books entitled, "Summer and the City: A Carrie Dairies Novel".
Believe it or not, I didn't get a picture of Candace Bushnell's shoes - but I'm sure they were uh, "fierce!"
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Books / Event 'Summer and The City' at W Hotel Buckhead
Candace Bushnell premieres latest novel to Atlanta fans at the W Hotel Buckhead.
Posted by Edward Adams on Thu, Jun 30, 2011 at 4:46 PM
- Edward Adams
- Candace Bushnell
Since then, I've made it through two movies, tons of pool parties and even some dates where the "which character from SATC do you think I am" has come up. FYI, nobody wants to be called a Samantha to their face on a first date.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Film / Event Soul Vegetarian II wins 'Madea's Restaurant Wars' contest
Posted by Edward Adams on Mon, Apr 25, 2011 at 12:54 PM
The contest was part of a promotion for Tyler Perry's latest film, "Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family" which opened in theaters Friday, April 22. The competition was held in 23 different cities, including other CL cities including Tampa, Charlotte, Chicago and Washington, D.C.
List of Winner's Nationwide
Atlanta - Soul Vegetarian II
Baltimore - Roost Lake Trout
Birmingham - Eagles Restaurant
Charlotte - Chicken Box Café
Chicago - Maxine's Jamaican Cuisine
Cleveland - Beckham's B&M BBQ
Dallas - Ernie's Barbeque & Soul Food
Detroit - Rono's Caribbean Family Dining
Houston - This Is It Soul Food
Los Angeles - Uncle Darrow's
Memphis - Four Way Restaurant
Miami - Arline's Seafood
New Orleans - The Praline Connection
New York - Burgandy's Café
Orlando - Seawind II Restaurant
Philadelphia - Philly Platinum Grill
Raleigh - Larry's Southern Kitchen
Richmond - Croakers Spot
St. Louis - Sweetie Pie's
Tampa - Urban Culinary Cuisine
Washington DC - Oohhs n Aahhs Soul Food
Soul Vegetarian II is located on 652 N Highland Ave NE in Atlanta.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Current Affairs / Film Los Aliens - 'The Battle of Los Angeles' 76th anniversary
Posted by Edward Adams on Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 2:19 PM
According to Wikipedia, the Navy let loose a barrage at what they thought was another Japanese attack force but the object(s) they fired upon were never determined. The assault created a panic in the city as the media tried to capture another potential attack on U.S. soil. Later the Secretary of the Navy, Frank Knox declared it a false alarm and bad case of "war nerves." After all, this was a mere two months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. After further investigation from the Air Force, they declared it was probably an errant weather balloon.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Event W Hotels Valentine's Day lush list
Posted by Edward Adams on Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 5:06 PM
For my first sampling of the night, I decided to try the Candy Heart, a chocolate liqueur, vodka-laced martini. At first glance it looks like any other chocolate concoction until you see the bartender pour this thick, red potion containing strawberry puree and whipped cream on the corner of the glass. The heavy crimson mix retreats to the bottom, but leaves a red spot that transforms into a rustic heart once a stirrer is drug through its center. How clever is that? Aesthetics aside, the Candy Heart is a rich, cocoa-infused mash up of party chic and nostalgia. Taking the first sip, the creamy libation taste less like a martini and more like melted neapolitan ice cream. For anyone who loves the tri-flavored ice cream, is at its absolute best when it starts to melt and the chocolate, vanilla and strawberry flavors start to merge. Once you reach the bottom of the glass, you're left with a tasty treat of the fresh strawberry mixture that surprisingly tastes like pure candy on the finish. While it may not be the most masculine of drinks, this is a sure fire for a girls night out or a sure fire conversation starter and possibly as one guy told me while at the party that night, LPR - liquid panty remover.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Event / TV Star Wars: The Clone Wars sneak peek event
Cartoon Network previews special three-part story of the series for Clone Wars fans
Posted by Edward Adams on Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 6:02 PM
Clone Wars fans were greeted by members of the 501st Legion, a Star Wars Imperial costuming organization. Wielding lightsabers and laser rifles, storm troopers, jedi and R2D2 greeted moviegoers and posed for photos. Attendees of the event were asked to bring unwrapped toys as a donation to the Children's Hospital of Atlanta. Over one hundred toys were collected.
The episodes that premiered during the event will begin airing on Cartoon Network starting Friday, January 7, 2011 in its new time slot at 8:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Film / Tour / Event First Look: The Green Hornet's Black Beauty
Posted by Edward Adams on Wed, Dec 8, 2010 at 5:29 PM
On Tuesday, folks milling around Atlantic Station spied a shiny black monster of a car sporting kelly green headlights and a cache of weapons on his hood and between the front grill. A closer examination of the vehicle reveals the signature logo of the everyman hero of the '60s - The Green Hornet.
Unless you've been living in a (bat) cave, The Green Hornet, is the next hero film to hit the theaters. Based off the original series, The Green Hornet chronicles the crime-fighting adventures of a dashing newspaper publisher Britt Reit (Seth Rogen) as he dons his alter ego, the Green Hornet alongside his martial arts expert sidekick, Kato (Jay Chou). The dynamic duo uses wit, a wealth of resources and Kato's kick-butt fighting skills along with their custom muscle car: The Black Beauty to bring the bad guys to justice
The Black Beauty, a customized 1965 Chrysler Imperial sports an impressive arsenal of weapons including two 30-caliber machines guns mounted on the hood, a flame thrower and two shotguns with bean bags rounds in its grill and eight sidewinder missiles mounted within the front fender and four additional missiles mounted in the rear fender. In the production of the film the studio created 29 versions of the vehicle, to handle all high speed chases featured in the film.
The car visit is part of a nation-wide promotional tour from Columbia Pictures and Hardee's restaurants. The Green Hornet arrives in theaters on January 14, 2011.
