Deadworld and Renfield Signed By Framelight Productions

Film production executive Jeffrey D. Erb and entrepreneur Robert L. Robinson, Jr., both Philadelphia area businessmen, announced today that they have created a new film production shingle, Framelight Productions, LLC. Erb and Robinson, who partnered together in three previous companies, Xportical, Supply Marketing and Kindred Media Group, identified a niche in comic book films and joined forces to bring special titles to the silver screen.

Framelight plans to produce six to eight films over the next five years in the $20 to $100 million range, focusing on strong stories populated with powerful characters.

The first properties optioned by the company include 'Deadworld,' published by Caliber Press and Image Comics in association with Desperado Publishing, and created by Gary Reed; 'Renfield' published by Desperado and Image Comics and created by Gary Reed; '1001 Arabian Nights' and 'Sins Of The Fallen,' both published by Zenescope, 'Dr. Deth With Kip And Muffy,' published by Marvel Comics and created by Larry Hama; and one other soon to be announced.

Official blames loss on 'brainwashed' kids

Makes her sound like a "bad guy" from a Scooby Do cartoon...

A county treasurer who lost her bid for a fourth term last week to a 20-year-old Dartmouth College student from Montana blames her failed candidacy on 'brainwashed college kids.'

Topps Shuts Down WizKids

The Topps Company is announcing today that it is closing down WizKids, its core hobby gaming business, and temporarily discontinuing the WizKids product lines. Topps CEO Scott Silverstein commented, 'This was an extremely difficult decision. But in light of the current economic conditions, we feel it is necessary to align our gaming initiatives more closely with Topps current sports and entertainment offerings which are already being developed within our New York office.' WizKids is based in Seattle, Washington.

Zombie! Organize!! Robotacus Video

Oh, this video is highly NSFW due to language. Forewarned.

240 Free Albums, Tracks and Links for Music Mashup Lovers - AUDIOTUTS

A mashup is a piece of music formed by mixing elements of at least two existing songs together, usually by combining the acappella part of one song with the music track of another. If you're at all interested in sampling, or if you're curious about this fascinating and controversial musical genre, these 18 albums, around 200 tracks and extra bonus links should provide plenty of inspiration!

Unexplained with George Noory on the Sci-Fi channel

Bravely, Unexplained with George Noory, steps out of the light and into the darkness. From executive producers George Noory, Carol Sherman and Jeff Androsky of Natural 9 Entertainment, Unexplained explores the realm of paranormal phenomena, time travel, alien abductions, conspiracies and other facets of the unexplainable.

George Noory is the host of the radio program Coast to Coast AM. His show is the most listened to overnight radio program in North America, heard by nearly three million listeners each week on approximately 500 stations in the U.S. and Canada.

Mattel Layoffs

Mattel Inc. said Thursday it is cutting about 1,000 positions worldwide because of the economic downturn that is clouding the holiday outlook for toymakers.

Mattel, which makes Barbie, American Girl and Fisher Price products, among others, said the positions amount to three per cent of its worldwide workforce and will reduce its professional and management staff by eight per cent.

Blog@Newsarama: Alexz Johnson is Saturn Girl in Smallville

As a big Legion of Super-Heroes fan, this gets a big old W00t!! from me.

A fan site for Alexz Johnson has confirmed the Canadian pop singer and actress will play Saturn Girl in an upcoming episode of Smallville, written by Geoff Johns.

The episode, titled 'Legion,' also features Cosmic Boy and Lightning Lad. The three come from a future where Clark is the greatest hero.

Oh, and if you aren't already reading it, check out the Legion of 3 Worlds mini that is one of the Final Crisis tie-ins. Both Legion stories are scripted by Johns, who is a solid writer who puts in a good story.

Free Urban Fantasy Tale Written by Monica Valentinelli

Welcome to Book One of The Violet War urban fantasy series. Feel free to read, comment and provide feedback on anything you read here.

Book One is titled, Argentum. This title does carry some significance and weight to the overall theme of The Violet War series, which will be explored more as new chapters and pieces to this story are revealed.

Sorry About The Gap

Hello readers. Sorry about the gap in posting there, I had a sudden family emergency with my grandmother that required that I travel back to Indiana and take care of things with her. Unfortunately that meant no internet while I was gone (outside of crappy mobile internet) and no updating the blog but now I'm back.

Once I'm back in my head again the posting will start up like before.