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Archive for April, 2008

Win THE ADVENTURES OF YOUNG INDIANA JONES on DVD!

Posted Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 at 17:23pm

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Paramount Home Video, one (1) complete set of all three volumes of THE ADVENTURES OF YOUNG INDIANA JONES on DVD. Not only that, but three (3) runners-up will receive a copy of THE ADVENTURES OF YOUNG INDIANA JONES: VOLUME 3…

The Greatest Movie Blog Of All Time: Summer Movie KA-BLOOIE!

Posted Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 at 3:16am

Crack open your calendars boys and girls as Brett lays previews the summer movies that are soon to flood your mulitplex, including an EARLY REVIEW OF IRON MAN!

VENTURE BROS. - New York Comic-Con Panel

Posted Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 at 2:28am

If you weren’t one of the lucky few who were able to attend the VENTURE BROS. panel at New York Comic-Con, no need to fret - we’ve got the whole thing for you right here…

Win SPEED RACER: THE NEXT GENERATION - THE BEGINNING on DVD!

Posted Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 at 23:24pm

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Lionsgate, three (3) copies of the animated SPEED RACER: THE NEXT GENERATION - THE BEGINNING on DVD…

Toy Box: Primeval!

Posted Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 at 3:21am

Fans of British Sci-Fi are familiar with the show Primeval, but U.S. fans might not have a clue… yet. Michael looks at a couple of the action figures based on the hit show this week!

Comics in Context #222: San Diego By The Hudson

Posted Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 at 3:18am

Peter Sanderson takes a look at the rapidly expanding New York Comic-Con, and whether or not it’s a serious challenger to the San Diego behemoth…

Win CHARLIE WILSON’S WAR on DVD!

Posted Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 at 2:17am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Universal, three (3) copies of CHARLIE WILSON’S WAR on DVD…

BOB & DOUG McKENZIE - Exclusive Preview Of The Upcoming Animated Series

Posted Monday, April 28th, 2008 at 3:25am

We’ve got an exclusive preview trailer for the upcoming animated series featuring SCTV and STRANGE BREW’s Bob & Doug McKenzie, starring Dave Thomas & Rick Moranis, and coming to a TV screen near you in 2009…

TV Or Not TV: 4/28 - 5/4

Posted Monday, April 28th, 2008 at 2:35am

This week Will gushes over last week’s episode of LOST and tries his best to let you know the things that are actually worth your time to watch on TV…

Win IRON MAN Toys from Hasbro!

Posted Monday, April 28th, 2008 at 1:23am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Hasbro, a clutch of toys from the upcoming IRON MAN feature film…

Ken P. D. Snyde-Cast 40: Mid-Cast Crisis

Posted Saturday, April 26th, 2008 at 16:48pm

Ken & Dana decide to celebrate their 40th anniversary with a special “What about all those dangling stories from the previous 39 casts?” edition of their award-winning podcast, and dedicate it all to you, the listeners…

Weekend Shopping Guide 4/25/08: Walking Hard With Weirdos

Posted Friday, April 25th, 2008 at 3:52am

It’s time once again for the Quick Stop Weekend Shopping Guide - your spotlight on the things you didn’t even know you wanted… This week featuring JJ Abrams, Daniel Radcliffe, Dewey Cox, Tom Hanks, Juno, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Richard Dawson, Carole King, Gonzo, and more…

Trailer Park: HAMLET is back once more. This time with lightsabers.

Posted Friday, April 25th, 2008 at 2:50am

Christopher Stipp wakes from a Schlitz stupor and works himself up against one of the worst looking De Niro/Pacino team-ups in RIGHTEOUS KILL and one of the funniest things you’ll see this month in HAMLET 2. Also, he introduces Ray Schillaci as he gives reviews to LARS AND THE REAL GIRL and WHAT WE DO IS SECRET…

Win SAVAGES on DVD!

Posted Friday, April 25th, 2008 at 1:03am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Fox, three (3) copies of SAVAGES on DVD…

The Greatest Movie Blog Of All Time: Let’s Not Forget Men Get Broken Hearts, Too

Posted Thursday, April 24th, 2008 at 4:08am

Brett returns (finally) with a look at FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL and a few other films that examine a man’s lovesick heart on a platter…

Win CLOVERFIELD on DVD!

Posted Thursday, April 24th, 2008 at 2:47am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Paramount, five (5) copies of CLOVERFIELD on DVD…

Cabin Fever #21: WE CAN DRINK, MUH-FUHKAHS!!!

Posted Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 at 18:57pm

Our Undynamic duo celebrate their eventual march into adulthood with a rather low-key affair. They discuss their mutual sexual desire, what a biscuit must do to avoid cake tax, accident-prone elevator frequenters, their mutual sexual desire, Tasmin Archer, double-barrel penii, their mutual sexual desire, JC Chasez, their technical idiocy, Aaron’s love of deepthroat and the side-effects thereof, Vampirella, and at least a dozen unrelated subjects. Joel Moss & JC Chasez provide some much-needed musical interludes…

Win AMERICAN DAD: VOLUME 3 on DVD!

Posted Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 at 18:13pm

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Fox, two (2) copies of AMERICAN DAD: VOLUME 3 on DVD…

VENTURE BROS. - Exclusive New York Comic-Con Season 3 Teaser

Posted Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 at 17:20pm

Courtesy of the fine folks at Astrobase Go!, we present you with the full New York Comic-Con Venture Bros. Season 3 teaser in glorious quicktime (and streaming, too!)…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 4/22/2008

Posted Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 at 22:02pm

Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…

TV Or Not TV: 4/21 - 4/27

Posted Monday, April 21st, 2008 at 0:01am

This week Will takes a walk through the WEEDS and drops the 4-1-1 on all the shows that have returned. This week’s recommendations are also included (well, except for Saturday).

SModcast 47

Posted Sunday, April 20th, 2008 at 22:12pm

SModcast 47: Destroy All Monsters - In which our heroes are visited by a special guest, discuss disturbing defecation, inadvertently brag about the size of a shower, puzzle over plumbing, and muse (or Mewes) about a movie that might’ve been.

Win JUNO on DVD!

Posted Friday, April 18th, 2008 at 15:24pm

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Fox, two (2) copies of JUNO on DVD…

Comics & Comics: Living Room Hilarity

Posted Friday, April 18th, 2008 at 15:10pm

Sure, going to the movies is great but there is nothing better then kicking back on the couch, popping open some soda, grabbing some pizza and watching some good old fashioned comedy (Soda and Beer can be substituted to your own relaxation preferences). This week, Matt takes a look at some of your best options for said “Chillaxation”, whether it be on DVD or on the Boob Tube…

Ken P. D. Snyde-Cast 39: Bizzaro-Cast

Posted Friday, April 18th, 2008 at 14:38pm

Has the world gone topsy turvy? Is up down? Is down up? What will become of Ken & Dana? Tune in, loyal listner, and find out!

Trailer Park: A Sackful Of Random

Posted Friday, April 18th, 2008 at 14:36pm

Christopher Stipp takes some time to reflect on SON OF RAMBOW, Randy Pausch, ScreenGeeks, RED PRINCESS BLUES and kicks in a review for WHERE IN THE WORLD IS OSAMA BIN LADEN?

Weekend Shopping Guide 4/18/08: Adventure Has An Old Name

Posted Friday, April 18th, 2008 at 14:33pm

It’s time once again for the Quick Stop Weekend Shopping Guide - your spotlight on the things you didn’t even know you wanted… This week featuring Indiana Jones, Sam Francisco, Spongebob, Van Morrison, David Lean, Willie Nelson, and more…

Quick Stop Invades New York Comic-Con

Posted Wednesday, April 16th, 2008 at 4:47am

Quick Stop Entertainment will smack you senseless with an hour of entertaining hoobah featuring Jonathan Coulton, Paul and Storm, prizes, and surprises that you don’t want to miss. Because they won’t miss you, that’s for sure. Consider it self-defense to attend.

Celebrate EARTH DAY with the BBC and win DVDs!

Posted Tuesday, April 15th, 2008 at 2:17am

Earth Day is fast approaching, and thanks to the BBC, not only are we giving away 10 copies of THE DAVID ATTENBOROUGH WILDLIFE SPECIALS, but one lucky grand prize winner will walk away with the mega BBC NATURAL HISTORY COLLECTION on DVD…

Toy Box: It’s Biggie, baby, and he’s an exclusive!

Posted Tuesday, April 15th, 2008 at 2:05am

The New York Comic Con is this weekend, and Mezco gets Notorious with one of their exclusives - Biggie Smalls!

Comics in Context #221: The King in Exile

Posted Tuesday, April 15th, 2008 at 2:01am

Peter continues his in-depth look at Mark Evanier’s mighty tome KIRBY: KING OF COMICS and the man behind the legend, Jack Kirby…

Opinion In A Haystack - Hey, It’s That Guy!: Volume 1

Posted Tuesday, April 15th, 2008 at 0:37am

Bob Rose, overdosing on nostalgia and the plight of the underdogs, brings you HEY IT’S THAT GUY! Volume 1… The first, in what will hopefully be many, tributes to the unsung little people of the film world. This volume celebrates the decades-old career of THAT GUY who was in that “Weird” Al Yankovic movie…

TV Or Not TV: 4/14 - 4/20

Posted Monday, April 14th, 2008 at 23:28pm

This week Will discusses MY NAME IS EARL, tells you why TV is better this week and attempts to bring you the best of what to watch…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 4/14/2008

Posted Monday, April 14th, 2008 at 0:01am

Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…

SModcast 46

Posted Monday, April 14th, 2008 at 0:01am

SModcast 46: Mr. Deaves Goes to Town - In which our heroes struggle to get the show started, vicariously cruise a gay website, and puzzle over the current state of father/daughter relationships.

Comics & Comics: We Go To Eleven…

Posted Saturday, April 12th, 2008 at 0:33am

Matt’s back with a look at the standout comic releases of the week. Read on…

Ken P. D. Snyde-Cast 38: Running On Empty

Posted Saturday, April 12th, 2008 at 0:27am

Ken & Dana return for another round of good-natured ribbing while singing the praises of Paul F. Thompkins, talking DVDs, pondering the futility of casting name Chipmunks, reflecting on awkward dinner encounters, dreading the coming of the new Indiana Jones, explaining the power of C-SPAN, remembering YAN CAN COOK, and much more…

Weekend Shopping Guide 4/11/08: What Will Become Of The Baron?

Posted Friday, April 11th, 2008 at 4:54am

It’s time once again for the Quick Stop Weekend Shopping Guide - your spotlight on the things you didn’t even know you wanted… This week featuring Baron Munchausen, Daniel Plainview, The UCB, John Landis, Hugh Laurie, Ninja Turtles, Buffy, Matlock, Indiana Jones, Frank Darabont, Perry Mason, Jane Austen, Leonardo DiCaprio, Grover, and more…

Win THE MIST on DVD!

Posted Friday, April 11th, 2008 at 2:33am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Genius, one (1) copy of THE MIST: 2-DISC COLLECTOR’S EDITION on DVD…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 4/11/2008

Posted Friday, April 11th, 2008 at 2:12am

Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…

Think Tank: Wordpress Coding Challenge - Win Prizes!

Posted Thursday, April 10th, 2008 at 3:46am

Give us some code! Save a kitten! Win some swag for yourself! We need you, Quick Stop Army!

Cabin Fever #20: The Tasty Test

Posted Wednesday, April 9th, 2008 at 20:23pm

Aaron’s luggage arrives home safe and sound from Texas, almost as if t’were made of sapient pearwood. As a result our dynamic duo get a first listen of the CD-shaped sex wee that is Waking The Giants, the new album from their favourite band, The Tastydactyls. In keeping with the tasty theme, they take their first tentative steps into the world of Slim Jims, Beef Jerky, and other assorted edible bodily waste while on air, in order to preserve their reactions so that they may be studied long after they have succumbed to food poisoning…

Trailer Park: Glenda Pannell

Posted Wednesday, April 9th, 2008 at 3:15am

Christopher Stipp talks with Glenda Pannell, star and actress of SHOTGUN STORIES, a film making the rounds and collecting awards in the festival circuit…

Win UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE: ASSSSCAT on DVD!

Posted Wednesday, April 9th, 2008 at 2:11am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Shout! Factory, two (2) copies of UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE: ASSSSCAT! on DVD…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 4/9/2008

Posted Wednesday, April 9th, 2008 at 2:01am

Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…

DVD Late Show: Spring Cleaning

Posted Wednesday, April 9th, 2008 at 1:15am

Christopher Mills clears a stack of DVDs off his desk and reviews CLOVERFIELD, HATCHET:UNRATED, BEOWULF: UNRATED, DRAGONLANCE, RICCO THE MEAN MACHINE, a couple of classic cliffhangers, some vintage TV shows and much more…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 4/8/2008

Posted Tuesday, April 8th, 2008 at 1:26am

Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…

TV Or Not TV: 4/7 - 4/13

Posted Monday, April 7th, 2008 at 2:52am

Will tries to get to know SAMANTHA WHO? and admits his addiction to people that lose weight rapidly. Join him for this journey into another weak week of television…

Trailer Park: Dicky Barrett

Posted Monday, April 7th, 2008 at 0:02am

Christopher Stipp steels himself as he enters the fray with Dicky Barrett of Mighty Mighty Bosstones and chats about the new album, MEDIUM RARE…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 4/7/2008

Posted Monday, April 7th, 2008 at 0:01am

Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…

SModcast 45

Posted Sunday, April 6th, 2008 at 23:27pm

SModcast 45: The End of the SMod-fast - In which our heroes finally appease the hunger with chatter about where they’ve been, what they’d do if they were “Lost”, and how they ride their mellow.

Comics & Comics: Comedy On Book On Tape

Posted Saturday, April 5th, 2008 at 4:28am

Matt’s back with a look at the live, star studded CD taping of COMEDY BY THE NUMBERS and takes a gander at the current season of SOUTH PARK….

Win a HAROLD & KUMAR ESCAPE FROM GUANTANAMO BAY Campaign Party Kit!

Posted Saturday, April 5th, 2008 at 3:56am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with New Line Cinema, five (5) HAROLD & KUMAR ESCAPE FROM GUANTANAMO BAY Campaign Party Kits…

Ken P. D. Snyde-Cast 37: Giving Until It Hurts

Posted Saturday, April 5th, 2008 at 3:39am

Ken & Dana celebrate the first negative review of their award-winning podcast, determine that neither of them care to listen to their own podcast past the initial pain of the record, humor Dana’s insanity, dive back into the ol’ mailbag for an incredible discovery, and arrive at an emotional crossroads…

Weekend Shopping Guide 4/4/08: Close Encounters

Posted Friday, April 4th, 2008 at 1:03am

It’s time once again for the Quick Stop Weekend Shopping Guide - your spotlight on the things you didn’t even know you wanted… This week featuring Del Close, Terry Jones, Johnny Depp, Alvin, Simon, Theodore, Ted Danson, Betty Davis, Booster Gold, Jack Kirby, Jessica Fletcher, Tom Snyder, David Attenborough, Kevin Costner, Ben Grimm, and more…

Win THERE WILL BE BLOOD on DVD!

Posted Friday, April 4th, 2008 at 0:02am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Paramount Home Video, five (5) copies of THERE WILL BE BLOOD on DVD…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 4/4/2008

Posted Friday, April 4th, 2008 at 0:01am

Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…

Win THE BEATLES on THE TOMORROW SHOW on DVD!

Posted Thursday, April 3rd, 2008 at 2:54am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Shout! Factory, a copy of JOHN, PAUL, TOM & RINGO: THE TOMORROW SHOW WITH TOM SNYDER on DVD…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 4/3/2008

Posted Thursday, April 3rd, 2008 at 2:46am

Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 4/2/2008

Posted Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008 at 0:01am

Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…

Cabin Fever #19: Homecoming

Posted Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 at 21:39pm

Aaron returns to Irish shores to find The Rev huddled in a corner of the studio, crying and unwashed. After a few hours of snuggling and reassurances that he’ll never leave again, the two guys get down to the regular business of spouting nonsense. They discuss the plight of atomic suicidal deer and how they pertain to M. Night Shyamalan’s latest effort, A’Tuin the tortoise’s 40-a-day smoking habit, vaginal appendix extraction, suicide robots, and another thrilling installment of “You Put What Where?!” There’s also some good music from Jayk, Marner Brown and Friday Night Lights…

Win MRS. DOUBTFIRE on DVD!

Posted Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 at 0:15am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Fox Home Video, three (3) copies of MRS. DOUBTFIRE: BEHIND-THE-SEAMS EDITION on DVD…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 4/1/2008

Posted Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 at 0:01am

Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…