Today a new trailer for the movie Priest has arrived on the web.  The movie is based on the graphic novel (that is a fancy way of saying comic book) by Min-Woo Hyung and stars Paul Bettany as the title character. The movie takes place in a post-apocalyptic works that has been ravaged by centuries of war between man and vampires.  When vampires abduct Priest’s niece, Priest must break his sacr... more.

Profiles in History is prepping collectors for their upcoming Winter Hollywood Auction.  The auction will take place in December 2010 with very limited details available as of this writing. To prep collectors for the event several preview images have been released.  These include several great hero stop motion puppets from The Corpse Bride, a Terminator Puppet from Terminator Salvation, ¼ sc... more.

When they released the promo art for Captain America: The First Avenger at Comic-Con this year I was really excited.  It showed a painting right out of World War II with Captain America in the battle with America’s soldiers.  It really got me fired up and excited for the Movie. Today The Daily Mail brought us the first images captured from the production.  They show Captain America decked ... more.

Thank God Matthew Vaughn’s X-Men: First Class is now filming in England.  It was making my head hurt trying to keep up with all the casting rumors that surrounded the film. Today IFN Daily has given us our first look at one of the Mutants all decked out.  Mad Men Star January Jones attired in her Emma Frost/White Queen garb.  Now I am sure Fanboys are disappointed as Jones is definitely sh... more.

It is easy to get on the Internet and bash the hell out of the Star Wars Prequels.  Some say people do it just because it is fashionable to take the opposing view of the hardcore fans.  I say people do it because those movies suck some serious Bantha Balls. However, like all kids that grew up in the 70’s and 80’s, the Star Wars Original Trilogy is, and will always be, the greatest movie e... more.

Okay, can it hurry up and be October already?  The Walking Dead is not set to premiere until then and it is definitely my most anticipated show of the year.  AMC has already released several behind the scenes video and the long Comic-Con trailer (Which is included on the page below the new promos) and today they released three more promos. Not much new here but definitely enough to keep the f... more.

Who else but the ever neurotic Howard Stern could bitch and complain when it comes to getting a free gift from Iron Man director Jon Favreau.  I am an avid Stern fan and listen on a daily basis.  So I knew that Favreau had sent Howard Stern an Iron Man Helmet a couple of months ago.  However, when Howard learned it was a mass produced replica he quickly gave it to a staff member and pitched a b... more.

I know there has been some criticism for remaking the Swedish film Let the Right One In so soon after it’s 2008 release.  However, for those who attended the Let Me In panel at San Diego Comic-Con this year we were assured that the re-make stands on it’s own.  Today a new clip from the movie was released and it is essentially a shorter clip of a scene shown at Comic-Con. [youtube]http://www... more.

The teaser trailer for Buried didn’t offer up too many details regarding the plot of the film or just how Ryan Reynolds ends up in a box.  With the new international trailer we are given a little more insight into his predicament in this suspenseful new film from Director Rodrigo Cortes. I don’t know why I am so interested in seeing this film.  I guess it is just the creepy claustrophobic... more.

For us comic nerds the name Frank Miller is held in pretty high regard. His artistic vision has brought us some amazing reads such as the Dark Knight, 300 and Sin City. In recent years we have even been treated to big screen adaptations of 300 and Sin City that were perfect cinematic interpretations of Frank’s art. (This is the part where we all politely block out the whole The Spirit movie d... more.

Our own Steve Radler talked about the closing of the Star Tours ride this past July and during Celebration V in Orlando attendees had their chance to take the “Last Flight to Endor” prior to the closing of the ride. I remember going to Disneyworld in 1992 and a highlight for me was hitting Star Tours. It was that magical pre-prequel time for Star Wars fans and my first trip to the Magic Ki... more.

Since the time Adidas rolled out it’s imaginative commercial for their upcoming line of Star Wars themed shoes and clothing you knew they would be bringing a new look to all things Star Wars. They are now showing items from their Fall line and, as much as I hate to admit it, there are some pretty cool products in the mix.  Characters represented are Chewbacca, Stormtroopers, Jabba The Hutt, ... more.

The auction of the assets from MGM’s Stargate is fast approaching.  It will be held September 24-26 at the Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Museum in Seattle.  The auction is presented by Propworx who most collectors know through their very successful auction of the assets from Battlestar Galactica.  More information regarding the event can be found in this Propworx press release. ... more.

Okay, it is no secret that I am anxiously awaiting AMC's The Walking Dead that will premiere this October. The series is based on Robert Kirkman's popular comic book series and is currently confirmed for six episodes. Hopefully the series will be a hit and AMC will commit to even more episodes as the story-line, even if it did not follow the comic exactly, could go on for many seasons. For th... more.

This weekend Profiles in History will be auctioning off the props, wardrobe and set pieces from ABC’s hit show Lost.  Fans for this series are absolutely ravenous and as a collector it will be very interesting to see how much interest there will be from an authorized sale of assets from such a major network show. The action will take place at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California.  For ... more.

I am not sure how I felt about the prospect of an Ant Man film from Marvel Studios.  Granted, Marvel already has my admission money and we all know I am going to see anything from the pages of a comic.  The general buzz is that Hollywood may be seeing itself over saturated with super heroes and I just didn’t know if Ant Man was necessarily the next character I needed to see on the big screen. ... more.

Knife maker Gil Hibben is offering up exact replicas of two of the knives he created for the upcoming testosterone super film The Expendables. Hibben is no stranger to the iconic movie knives of Stallone having designed several of the Rambo knives in the past. Now these knives are not to be mistaken with the mass-produced United Cutlery knives. These limited edition pieces are hand made, limi... more.

It is being billed as the first Mad Men charity auction (will we see more?) and it is currently running on eBay now through August 22nd.  The items include primarily pieces of set decoration from the series.  However, there are a couple of nice wardrobe items such as Joan's dress and Betty Draper's Dress plus a chance to win a walk on role in the shows fifth season. The auction is set to bene... more.

Some of you may remember the really cool 1950’s style trailer for The Empire Strikes Back that circulated the net a while back.  Well a very talented videographer named Ivan Guerrero made it. Mr. Guerrero is back and this time he has made an amazing 1950’s style trailer for The Avengers.  Everyone is excited to see what Joss Whedon will do with Marvel’s heaviest hitters but I doubt anyt... more.

ComicBookMovie.com has brought the first image of Green Lantern’s Kilowog to the net.  For those unfamiliar with Green Lantern you may be asking yourself, “What the hell is a Kilowog?” In simplest terms he is the equivalent of a drill sergeant for the Green Lantern Corps.  He is there to whip new Lanterns into shape and through the years has become a fan favorite.  Given the size and l... more.

On September 10th Resident Evil: Afterlife will hit theaters.  The film is the fourth installment in the franchise based on the popular video game series.  As we wait for the release of the film Hollywood Collectibles Group has announced their first prop replica from the films. Available now for pre-order are the T-Virus and Anti-Virus vials.  The vials are probably the most iconic props fro... more.

The latest adaptation of The Green Hornet will hit theaters in January 2011 with Seth Rogen in the title role of Britt Reid/The Green Hornet.  I know a lot of hard-core fans are unsure what to make of the comedic actor tossed into the role of a crime fighting action hero.  However, we have seen a couple trailers released and so far it appears that the movie may just have the right mix of comedy,... more.

AMC has been doing an amazing job promoting and growing interest in their upcoming series The Walking Dead.  For most it may appear to be your standard Zombie property but comic fans know the show is based on the comic by Robert Kirkman.  For those who are unfamiliar with the book they should be prepared to be blown away when the show hits the air this October.  Everything we have seen from thi... more.

This past week I have been stumbling upon a very grainy Captain America picture that is really crappy as far as quality goes.  You have to understand that to me this film is one of the most eagerly awaited super hero flicks in the history of eagerly awaited super hero flick. There has been criticism and skepticism over the photo.  I have seen people comment that it is fake, that it isn’t ev... more.

When a working Bat-Pod was put on eBay last year it definitely looked cool but was priced well beyond the budget of most weekend riders.  Additionally, the builders offered the opportunity to see the bike for an insane amount of cash.  Thanks but no. Now another builder has stepped up and not only built the Bat-Pod they have made it street legal and taken that sucker to the streets.  The vid... more.

I think what appeals to me about Guillermo Del Toro is he is one of us.  He is just a huge fanboy that is more at home wondering the aisles of the Comic-Con exhibit hall then walking the Hollywood red carpet.  I have been following his work for years and if you haven’t taken the time to watch the Devil’s Backbone or Pan’s Labyrinth you are truly missing out on what makes Del Toro one of my... more.

One of the main reasons I enjoy attending Comic-Con is the amount of great props put on display by the different studios. Last year Legendary Pictures displayed props that included items from the Dark Knight and Clash of the Titans. So entering the convention center I was curious to see what was displayed for us this year. Legendary Pictures did not disappoint as they included some great piec... more.

One of the surprises for me at Comic-Con this year was the propaganda posters for Battle: Los Angeles adorning the Hard Rock. Prior to arriving at Comic-Con I had not even heard of the film. I don’t think we will be running into an Oscar contender here but the movie seems to be right up my alley. The film is based on an alien sighting that took place in Los Angeles in 1942 during which a UF... more.

The Propstore recently announced that they would be selling items from Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc beginning today.  Over the past twenty two years Amalgamated has worked on numerous films such as Starship Troopers, Jumanji, Alien 3, Alien: Resurrection, Alien Vs. Predators, Tremors, Point, Break, Mortal Combat, Cast Away, Hollow Man, The 6th Day and Evolution.  Propstore will offer exclusive neve... more.

The Golden Closet is well known for offering great pieces of movie memorabilia from classic films as well as new releases.  Recently they announced they are selling hero and stunt weapons from Angelina Jolie’s latest film Salt. Salt was released last week and has already raked in $70 million dollars domestically.  Angelina Jolie plays Evelyn Salt, a CIA Agent who goes on the run after she i... more.

I don’t know much about Sucker Punch other than the fact it looks like it is jam-packed with imagery and characters to cause even the most callous fanboys head to explode.   Today a new banner ad was released which continues the visual onslaught.  You can see the image full sized by clicking on it. The film is brought to us from Zack Snyder.  Considering the work he has done on 300 and Th... more.

One of the panels that was extremely well received at last weeks Comic-Con was for the new film Let Me In directed by Matt Reeves (Cloverfield). The film stars Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Road) and Chloe Moretz (Kick-Ass) and is based on the novel Let the Right One in by John Ajvide Lindqvist. I have seen some film fans bash the film as it is a remake of a Swedish Film and many have questioned the n... more.

Karl Urban has confirmed his role as Judge Dredd. Urban appeared on a New Zealand movie show and stated, “Yes, it’s true, I am the law”, before continuing on to say how thrilled he is to have the role. One of the annoying things about comic related properties is the stars and studios feel the need to remove the characters mask numerous times throughout the film. I think Raimi’s Spider... more.

The MPPC attended the Green Lantern Panel in Hall H hoping to catch a glimpse of some of the characters in the film. Unfortunately the trailer and footage shown didn’t really give us much to go on. I was looking forward to seeing that horrific CGI disaster of a Green Lantern suit on screen to see if it translated better. I also really wanted to see a little of Mark Strong as Sinestro. That... more.

Yesterday in Hall H we did not get to see much of Captain America during the Captain America portion of the panel.  One of the main reasons I went was the high hopes of catching a good look at Chris Evans all decked out in the costume. However, Marvel Studios Head Kevin Feige did confirm that the leaked pictures we have seen of the suit have had a very cartoony look to them that will not be ev... more.

Marvel is distributing promotional posters for both Thor and Captain America: The First Avenger.  They feature concept art from the films that both capture the feel of both characters extremely well. It is great to see Captain America decked out and fighting side by side with American soldiers in war torn Europe.  Even in the overtly PC world we live in where Spielberg turns guns into radios an... more.

As Marvel Studios releases the first images of Thor, fans are asking one question.  Where is the Helmet?  Every bit of footage and every still image from the film lacks this key piece of the costume. However, the question and doubt surrounding the helmet lingers no longer as Marvel Comics has put the helmet on display along with the helmets of Odin and Loki. After seeing the helmet on display ... more.

Last week EW gave us the first look at Green Lanterns CGI suit to a resounding thud heard round the net. We are still excited about seeing the film and knew we would be learning more about the film and getting a bigger glimpse of what is to come at this week's Comic-Con. Today the Warner Brothers booth treated the Con goers to the first glimpse of Abin Sur and unfortunately he is not looking too... more.

The Motion Picture Prop Company arrived in San Diego on Tuesday to prepare for the madness that is San Diego Comic-Con.   Again, the studios and companies have pulled out all the stops to impress the fans. If you are a fan of movie props and wardrobe you will not be disappointed.  There is plenty of eye candy to keep you drooling.  It was great that there is a booth dedicated to the memory of... more.

At this year's San Diego Comic-Con, the Motion Picture Prop Company will set up shop for the first time.  We will be located in the fan table section on the Mezzanine level, booth MZ08.  Please make sure you stop by and say hello to the staff that will be present throughout the Con. Additionally, we will have a limited number of the Motion Picture Prop Company T-Shirts to give out each day.  T... more.

Quantum Mechanix (QMx) put us on notice that their new license by way of NBC-Universal will lead to reproducing a complete line of replicas from SYFY’s hit show Warehouse 13. Warehouse 13 follows two Secret Service Agents that specialize in the retrieval and safe storage of supernatural objects.  Fans of the show know that it features great steampunk-inspired designs and is a prop collector's d... more.

It has been known for some time that Profiles in History would be conducting an auction of the props, costumes, and set pieces from ABC’s Lost.   A preview of 100 items available in the auction have been on Profiles in History’s website for some time now. However, we have been waiting to see what the other 900 lots available for the auction are and where the auction will take place.  We ... more.

Entertainment Weekly is giving fans their first look at Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern on the cover of their Comic-Con preview issue. I am not really impressed by what we see but will hold off judgment of the costume until we get to see it in motion on screen. Until that time, I prefer the generic gray motion-capture suit. Hopefully we can get a better idea of the costume and film after next we... more.

We first told you about the amazing custom one-of-a-kind Dr. Grordbort’s Rayguns offered by Weta back in a May article.  The pieces flew out of Weta at an alarming rate and sold out immediately. It looks like the artists at the Weta Workshop have done it again by customizing three more of the Manmelter 3600zx rayguns, but this time you have to plan a trip to San Diego to snag one of them. The... more.

Well, there is good and bad to this quick story. First off all it was announced today that Thor would be swinging his hammer in 3D. We are indifferent to it all at this point. Maybe the 3D craze has just numbed us. Now the good new! Check out the sweet photo released today that gives us an AMAZING look at Anthony Hopkins as Odin, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, and Tom Hiddleston as Loki. Make sure y... more.

Hero Initiative is a non-profit organization that raises money to help comic book creators in need. They have provided medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and even paved the way for creators to get back into the industry. [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="239" caption="Tom DeSanto is ready to meet ya bub"][/caption] As part of their fund raising efforts they are off... more.

Yesterday we published a statement made by Marvel’s Kevin Feige that did not paint Edward Norton in a positive light. It basically stated he would not be part of The Avengers as he did not play well with others and made it sound like he would not be a good fit with the ensemble cast of characters.  Well, today Edward Norton’s Managere, Brian Swardstrom of WME, issued a counter statement that... more.

The Net was buzzing all day with rumors that Edward Norton would not be reprising his role as Bruce Banner/The Hulk in the upcoming Avengers movie. That rumor now has confirmation via Marvel Studios President of Production Kevin Feige through HitFix. Feige stated, “We have made the decision to not bring Ed Norton back to portray the title role of Bruce Banner in the Avengers. Our decision is d... more.

As many of you know, Transformers 3 is filming in Chicago and Milwaukee this week. I tried to recruit my mom who lives in Milwaukee to infiltrate the set and get us behind the scenes footage, but alas, she was tackled down by Bay’s goon squad. Her punishment for getting caught? They made her watch Transformers 2 again. Oh the humanity. As the action continues in and around Chicago, onlooker... more.

When watching the fake trailers in 2007’s Grindhouse brought to us by Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez, fans could only dream to see the bizarre exploitation films imagined in the short spots brought to the big screen.  On 3 September those dreams will come true when Machete hits the big screen. The film stars veteran character actor Danny Trejo as the title character and has one of the ... more.

Until its release on December 17th, 2010, it appears that the Tron Legacy marketing machine will be in full swing. It has already been reported widely on the net that Tron Legacy banners have dotted the lampposts of the Gaslamp Quarter in preparation of San Diego Comic-Con. Until its release, we here at The MPPC are prepared to soak up as much of the eye candy goodness they care to throw at us.�... more.

Heritage Auction's next entertainment auction will take place on July 17, 2010. The auction has many great pieces for prop and wardrobe collectors. Fans of the Sci-Fi genre will be especially pleased as there are pieces from films such Blade Runner, The Last Starfighter, Terminator, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, The Matrix, V, and of course Star Trek. Of particular interes... more.

X-Men: First Class has definitely entrenched itself as the industry leader in casting rumors and speculation over the past couple of months.  In the mix of speculation we have some members of the team confirmed such as James McAvoy as Professor X, Alice Eve as Emma Frost, and Michael Fassbender as Magneto. The most recent casting rumor has Cyclops in its sights.  You may remember the casting bu... more.

Avatar is coming back to the box office this August and bringing over eight minutes of additional Footage with it.  On August 27th the film will be re-released in Digital 3D theaters and Imax 3D. Noticeably missing is the standard 2D version which makes sense when one of the reasons the film is set for re-release is the fact that 3D capable theaters have exploded in numbers and they want to brin... more.

A company out of Shanghai called Wicked Lasers has made every geek's dream come true by creating the first “Light Saber” and it can be yours for a mere $200 bucks. There can’t possibly be a down side to that right? Well, the Spyder III Pro Artic Series device is billed as the most dangerous laser ever created. That statement alone should leave you wanting it in the hands of delusional fan... more.

Okay, I guess the producers of the new Conan movie are not sitting on their hands waiting for Comic-Con to make their big reveal. Yet another picture of Jason Momoa as Conan has hit the web. Like I said before, I really like Momoa in Stargate Atlantis.   Despite wanting to hate his character on the show, Momoa really won me over.  He had an effective presence and charm on the small screen an... more.

Anyone who has been following news on The Hobbit knows that it has been plagued with delays due to the financial problems at MGM. As a matter of fact, it was announced this week that MGM would be requesting it’s sixth debt extension on the almost four billion dollars owed. We have already lost Guillermo Del Toro as a director and it appears that we may also lose Gandalf. Bleeding Cool reporte... more.

We posted the first official pic of Jason Momoa as Conan in late June to some very mixed reviews. It was tough to make an assessment of the character when the image looked like a rejected romance novel cover. I mean who really wants Fabio as their destroyer? Today an action shot of Momoa as Conan hit the web. It is still tough to make a good assessment of the feature from one picture, but I ... more.

If you are fan of HBO’s critically acclaimed mini-series "The Pacific" and also love the idea of picking up some of the weapons used in the series you are in luck. E-Sarcoinc.com is offering collectors a chance to pick up the actual working rifles used in the production. The first two items are 1903A3 Springfield rifles from the production offered in two different package deals. Package one... more.

We previously highlighted the character featurettes of Noland and Cuchillo here on The MPPC.  Certainly we would eventually see featurettes on all the main characters but then there was a lull in their release and I figured they must have gotten bored or gave up on the idea. However, now comes the featurette on Hanzo played by Louis Ozawa Changchien.  Most like the previous features, it focuses... more.

Thank goodness that Sony has made their selection for the new Spider-Man official.  I for one was beyond sick of the constant casting rumors and I now can put them aside  since Andrew Garfield has been chosen for the tights.  The young Brit actor may not be a household name but I am sure he will be thanks to this role. I have never seen anything with Garfield in it so I can’t comment.  The ... more.

BioShock Producer Gore Verbinski recently spoke to IGN and gave both good and bad news about the movie's production.  To pull the band-aid off quickly, the bad news is he says the film is a “long way” from arriving. However, he goes on to give the reasons for the delays and it is exactly the sort of reasons the fanboys should rejoice over.  Verbinski said the film needs to be R-Rated, and t... more.

Let Me In is a remake of a 2008 Swedish film entitled "Let the Right One In" that was based on a book by the same name.  The international trailer was released today and it looks like it may be a keeper. The story for the movie focuses on a 12-year-old boy who becomes friends with a vampire child played by Chloe Moretz.  The book and original film deals with the dark side of humanity and the to... more.

Over the past couple of months I have heard from several friends who were disappointed that they could not attend San Diego Comic-Con because they were too complacent when it came to ordering their badges. This year the 4-Day memberships sold out in record time leaving procrastinators kicking the dirt while hanging their shameful heads low. However, Comic-Con has put a limited number of returned... more.

He may not be a household name to most moviegoers but genre film lovers definitely know the name Andy Serkis.  He brought the character of Gollum to life in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and also provided motion capture for the big ape himself in Peter Jackson’s King Kong. Well, it was announced today on Twitter of all places that Serkis will be getting his ape on again as the lead ape in the ... more.

It seems that X-Men: First Class is going to be the casting rumor forerunner for some time.  In the past months we have seen rumors come and go and a few confirmations along the way. Just this past week it was confirmed that Michael Fassbender would definitely be Magneto to James McAvoy’s Professor X.  I think Fassbender is a good actor and it will be nice for him to get another comic propert... more.

This past weekend, Julien’s held a three-day auction event at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The first day covered items from their Music Icons catalog -- not a lot of items here for us prop and wardrobe collectors, but they did have some key pieces attributed to Michael Jackson that brought huge results as expected. Highlights included a custom jacket worn by the King of... more.

Propworx has officially announced the dates and location for their first Stargate auction live event and it is an interesting choice for fans of Sci-Fi and music. The event will be held September 24-26 at Seattle’s Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Museum (EMP/SFM). Not only will attendees have an opportunity to bid on props, costumes, and set pieces from the Stargate Feature Film, Star... more.

Anyone who reads the MPPC on a consistent basis knows that I am beyond psyched about the upcoming AMC original show based on the comic book The Walking Dead. First of all, the book is just an amazing read and one of the best comics in recent years. Secondly, it is zombies. I don’t know why I have the weakness, but I loves me the hell out of some zombies. The Walking Dead is set to premiere ... more.

I have never read the Warren Ellis Comic Red that was released in 2003 so I don’t know how faithful the movie is to the source material. I do know that the film has a lighter take on the material than the comic. Watching the trailer it is apparent that there are plenty of laughs to be had between the action. However, I enjoy it when a film is made from a comic book that does not fit the tradi... more.

For those of us who were fortunate enough to attend either of the Battlestar Galactica live event auctions held by Propworx in 2009, we may have thought it was the last opportunity fans would have to view many of the items from the series on display under one room. That does not appear to be the case. The Seattle Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Museum (EMP/SFM) has recently announced th... more.

I loved the first Predator movie but I was not on board for the sequel or the whole AvP thing. Everything I have seen for the new film produced by fan fave Robert Rodriguez has me excited to see the latest incarnation. The cast looks perfectly assembled and even though I would not have thought of Adrien Brody as an action star, from what I have seen it shows he has the chops to pull it off. The... more.

We've previously shown some other phtotos from the new Conan film that can be seen here and here, however they were blurry images  taken covertly and posted on the web. We now see our first clear image of Jason Momoa. Something about Conan giving us a look over his shoulder with his long flowing hair slightly messed up looks more like something from the cover a romance novel then a scene from a... more.

I think everyone is a little apprehensive about this one.  Something about Seth Rogan just doesn’t say super hero.  If in the comic books if the Green Hornet was an overweight joke making stoner, I think he would be perfect for the film. I have not heard a single positive comment about the film.  Unfortunately everyone seems set on seeing it fail.  I don’t want to see it fail though.  I ... more.

Jason Isaacs, the actor who plays the evil Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter Films, was recently caught red handed stealing props while on the set. Although this sounds like a devious act akin to his role as a former member of Slytherin, the “heist” was more of an embarrassment then anything else. Issacs told WENN, “Once I was walking around with a friend and I was trying to impress him wi... more.