First Judge Dredd Trailer Debuts

Lionsgate and DNA Films have released the first full-length trailer for "Dredd" that, if nothing, demonstrates star Karl Urban can deliver the Judge's grim one-liners with a gravelly voice and a steely edge.

Backed by the Skream remix of La Roux's "In For the Kill," the trailer quickly lays out the premise of director Peter Travis' futuristic neo-noir action film: The sprawling, violent futuristic metropolis of Mega-City One is in thrall to Slo-Mo, a new drug that allows users to experience reality at a fraction of its normal speed. One woman, played by "Game of Thrones" star Lena Headey, controls the supply from within a 200-story towering slum in which even the Judges hesitate to enter. And only one man can stop her from taking control of the city: Judge Dredd. Well, Judge Dredd and a rookie assigned to him (Olivia Thirlby).

Based on the "2000AD" character created by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra, "Dredd" opens Sept. 21.

THE KISS MONSTER BOOK!

From KISSonline.com

ONLY 1,000 BOOKS IN THIS LIMITED EDITION RUN WILL EVER BE PRINTED!

The KISS Monster book features all the different eras of KISS live, from the early years to the present day.

- Three feet tall and two and half feet wide! As tall as a guitar!

- Each book is carefully handmade in Italy, choose from one of 10 country flags, the sleek and stylish KISS Monster logo edition or the classic KISS Army cover.

- Every signature page is signed by Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer.

- Signature page has a personal message from KISS to their fans.

Includes photographs that have never been seen before.

Put on your favorite KISS songs, turn up the volume and prepare yourself for the ultimate rock book experience. Page after page of glorious, unseen, giant photographs, stunningly reproduced and hand-bound into the largest rock book ever published.

Prepare for a larger-than-life journey through 40 years of KISS, the greatest rock band in history!

The latest photographic reproduction techniques and high density printing has enabled us to faithfully reproduce the ultimate KISS experience for you to enjoy in the comfort of your own home.

This book is like nothing you have ever experienced!

- KISS have limited the number of books to just 1,000 copies.

- Each book individually numbered and signed by the band.

- Limited edition flag designs – choose yours now!

- An essential addition to any KISS fan’s collection.

Be one of the lucky few to own one, but order quickly before they sell out!

AMAZING PHOTOS

Every single image in this book is beautiful and unique, and each one has been carefully chosen by the band to give you the full ‘KISS live’ experience.

COLLECTORS ITEM

You have to see this book to believe it! Don’t miss out on your chance to own this amazing collector’s item. It’s an investment. It’s a fan’s dream. It’s KISS close-up and personal. Buy it today because tomorrow it may be too late!

YOU MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO PICK IT UP! BUT IF YOU CAN, YOU WON’T BE ABLE TO PUT IT DOWN!

Anyone who has experienced a KISS performance knows the bigger, louder and heavier, the better!! And just like the performance, the epic scale of KISS Monster really has to be seen to be believed. The sheer size of the images the book contains means that the level of detail, vibrancy and intimacy is incredible, bringing the KISS experience alive! Some of the close-up photographs are, quite literally, larger than life! this is the closest any fan could ever get to their heroes without an access-all-areas pass.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THE KISS MONSTER BOOK NOW!

Womanthology Organizer Renae De Liz Hospitalized

From CBR.com

Renae De Liz, the artist who spearheaded the Womanthology project and drew IDW’s recent The Last Unicorn comic, is recovering in a critical care unit due to an infection in her blood and kidneys, as well as other health issues.

“She has an infection that has spread into her blood and kidneys, as well as pneumonia and some other things we’re worried about, but I don’t want to say anything there until test results are back,” her husband Ray Dillon posted on his blog today. “As of today she’s doing a bit better and we’re told after perhaps a week in the Critical Care Unit she should be mostly recovered. It got really bad and we almost lost her. Been a very rough couple of weeks. We’re behind in work, income, communication, and our nerves are just shot from all this.”

Dillon notes De Liz does not have health insurance, and he has been asked by friends and fans if they can donate money to assist with the “likely $30k or more in medical bills we’re racking up here.” He adds that “right now we don’t have any dire need and there are a lot of people out there who probably do,” comparing their current situation to one where they lost their house a couple of years ago. “We might be paying these medical bills forever, but it’s not the same as needing to raise a certain amount by a certain time to save a house or to have a major operation to save a life or anything like that,” he said.

If you’re inclined to help, he has a donate button set up on his site where you can do so through PayPal. It would also likely help if you bought something from his Amazon store, where you can find several of the projects he (and De Liz) worked on.

From Ray Dillon's blog

Hi, everyone-

Been avoiding saying anything publicly because I didn't want to cause worry prematurely and wanted to make sure I had more information and talked to our immediate family first.

Renae is recovering right now, just very slowly.

She has an infection that has spread into her blood and kidneys, as well as pneumonia and some other things we're worried about, but I don't want to say anything there until test results are back. As of today she's doing a bit better and we're told after perhaps a week in the Critical Care Unit she should be mostly recovered. It got really bad and we almost lost her. :( Been a very rough couple of weeks. We're behind in work, income, communication, and our nerves are just shot from all this. (I can't even think about the likely $30k or more in medical bills we're racking up here with no health insurance and we don't qualify for assistance...)

So, please understand that we're unable to get back to everyone checking in on current or future projects, Womanthology copies, or anything else right now. Please give us 2-3 weeks. I'll do my best during that time, but can't promise to get back to everyone. Renae will likely be in CCU for a week or more, not sure how long she'll be in a recovery room after that. My focus is taking care of her and the kids during this (which I can't do at the same time because Critical Care doesn't allow kids).

I just can't keep up on all these messages right now, but I'll do my best. If you could help by spreading the word so no one out there is getting frustrated by not hearing back from us sooner that would be amazing. Particularly on Womanthology. If you happen to see someone asking about it, please direct them here and to the updates on the Womanthology Kickstarter Updates page, which should answer all questions. Books and other rewards are in process as quickly as we can get them out. Most of them are done! But we're sorry for any delay this might cause, if any. It's mostly out of our hands at this point and just about everything is already on its way to the backers.

So aside from a few pre-scheduled tweets and blogs to keep things running I'll be away from the computer most of the time for right now.

Huge thank you to Stacie Ponder (check out her movies and comics!) for helping with the kids while I visit Renae and to Renae's sister Kimberly De Liz (check out her art!) for offering to fly all the way over here to Maine to help with the kids.

And to everyone who already knows and has offered their support and love and everyone who surely will. Thank you.

Get Well Cards!

Oh, and if anyone wanted to send Get Well cards, flowers, chocolate, or anything like that to Renae that would be so sweet!

You can send to our home:
18 Killdeer Road
Cape Elizabeth, Maine 04107

Or directly to her hospital room:
Attn: Renae Dillon (Patient)
Mercy Hospital - Critical Care Unit
144 State Street
Portland Maine, 04101

(Keep in mind that is the Critical Care Unit so nothing too elaborate,
but once she's in her recovery room you could send real elephants and stuff).
That would make her feel really loved and special (which she is!)

~Ray

NEW KISS COMIC ISSUE #1 OUT NEXT WEEK!

FROM KISSONLINE THERE EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK

Here's a sneak peek of a few pages from the 1st issue of the KISS Dressed To Kill Comic. The issue will be available in stores late next week!

The KISS comic book will debut at Manhattan Comics & More next Wednesday, June 13 with artist Jamal Igle on hand to sign copies from 6 - 8 PM. Only 100 copies will be autographed.

Manhattan Comics is located at 10 East 23rd Street New York, NY.

INTRODUCING DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 "0" MONTH

From DC Comics.com

Timed to the one year anniversary of the launch of the historic DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 initiative, DC Comics will introduce 0 month.

In September 2012, DC Comics will release 0 issues—and we don’t mean we aren’t publishing any titles—but what we will be doing is numbering every DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 title #0.

#0s will be stand-alone stories. “Some issues will tell the origins of a character or a team, or in some case where an origin has already been told, they will fill in the blanks in terms of questions readers may have about the New 52 DC Universe,” said Bob Harras, DC Entertainment Editor-in-Chief. “Each of these issues promises to reveal something surprising.”

And debuting at #0 are four new comic book series:

TALON - Co-Writers: Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV. Artist: Guillem March.
Meet Calvin Rose, the only Talon to ever escape the grasp of the Court of Owls. This former assassin of the Court is trying to live a normal life ... but that’s impossible when he’s being hunted by his former masters!

SWORD OF SORCERY – Writer: Christy Marx. Artist: Aaron Lopresti.
Featuring the return of Amethyst, Amy Winston leads a strange life on the road with her mother and resents it. She’s about to learn it’s all been necessary when she discovers she’s the lost princess of Gemworld—and she’s being hunted by her murderous aunt. With a back-up story written by Tony Bedard with art by Jesus Saiz, set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, the monstrous warrior Beowulf is charged with finding and defeating the evil Grendel.

THE PHANTOM STRANGER - Writer: Dan DiDio. Artist: Brent Anderson.
Spinning out of his recent appearances in JUSTICE LEAGUE and DC’s Free Comic Book Day story, learn more about the true origin of The Phantom Stranger and his connection to the mysterious Pandora.

TEAM SEVEN - Writer: Justin Jordan. Artist: Jesus Merino.
Set in the early days of DC COMICS-THE NEW 52, threads of the entire DC Universe collide. As Superman emerges, so does the world’s counter measures against him and his kind. Team 7 is comprised of Dinah Lance, Amanda Waller, Steve Trevor, John Lynch, Alex Fairchild, Cole Cash and Slade Wilson — and their story will change everything you know about DC COMICS-THE NEW 52.

The four new series will follow with issue #1s in October and other series will resume their numbering.

(Promotional art for BATMAN, INCORPORATED #0)

KISS: MONSTER - The Official Album and Tour Magazine

Brought to you by FANGORIA, the planet's number one cult film, horror and fantasy culture entertainment magazine, KISS: MONSTER - The Official Album and Tour Magazine is a KISS magazine made by KISS fans for KISS fans. Celebrating the upcoming release of MONSTER, the band’s 20th album and their upcoming summer tour with Motley Crue, this glossy, 72 page collector’s magazine features dozens of rare, new and never before published photographs as well as new interviews with KISS members Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer, wherein they muse on the past, reflect on the present and look to what lies in store for “the hottest band in the world…KISS!”

You’ll also get a thorough, critical look at the full KISS discography; a preview of MONSTER written by the band; secrets behind THE TOUR; a look at the design of the new KISS costumes as well as their costumes worn through the ages; Gene and Paul remembering classic KISS albums like CREATURES OF THE NIGHT and ALIVE; in-depth retrospective of the delirious KISS TV movie KISS MEETS THE PHANTOM OF THE PARK and so much more!

Edited by FANGORIA editor-in-chief (and lifelong, card-carrying KISS ARMY member) Chris Alexander, this towering salute to the ever-evolving KISS mythology is one that every self respecting KISS fan MUST have.

KISS: MONSTER – The Official Album and Tour Magazine will be on newsstands EVERYWHERE late June and will be available to order through KISSONLINE.COM and FANGORIA.COM.

Stay tuned....

KISS "The Tour 2012"

FAN CLUB PRESALES AND VIP PACKAGES BEGIN NOW

Rock 'n Roll doesn't get any bigger than this! KISS and MOTLEY CRUE... On the same stage... On the same night. This spectacle of spectacles announced today, KISS and MOTLEY CRUE are uniting to launch THE TOUR of 2012. The summer's biggest, baddest rock tour will level 40+ cities nationwide starting July 20th.

The Live Nation promoted tour will go on sale beginning Friday, March 23rd at Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com. The KISS Army Fan Club pre-sales begin TODAY, March 21st at 10am.

Fan Club members also have exclusive access to VIP Packages for 24 hours before the general public. Check out all the info on the tour page.


DATE CITY VENUE PUBLIC ON SALE
July 20 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live Mar 23
July 21 Virginia Beach, VA Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach Mar 23
July 22 Raleigh, NC Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek Mar 24
July 24 Atlanta, GA Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood Mar 24
July 25 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Mar 24
July 27 West Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheatre Mar 23
July 28 Tampa, FL 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre Mar 23
July 31 Birmingham, AL Oak Mountain Amphitheatre Mar 23
Aug 03 Woodlands, TX Woodlands Pavilion Mar 23
Aug 04 Dallas, TX Gexa Energy Pavilion Mar 23
Aug 07 Albuquerque, NM Hard Rock Casino Presents: The Pavilion Mar 23
Aug 08 Englewood, CO Comfort Dental Amphitheatre Mar 24
Aug 10 Phoenix, AZ Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion Mar 23
Aug 11 Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay Events Ctr Mar 24
Aug 12 Chula Vista, CA Cricket Wireless Pavilion Mar 24
Aug 14 Irvine, CA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Mar 24
Aug 16 Concord, CA Sleep Train Pavilion Mar 23
Aug 18 Auburn, WA White River Amphitheatre Mar 24
Aug 19 Ridgefield, WA Sleep Country Amphitheatre Mar 24
Aug 26 Tulsa, OK Bok Center Mar 24
Aug 27 Maryland Heights, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Mar 24
Aug 31 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center Mar 23
Sep 01 Noblesville, IN Klipsch Music Center Mar 24
Sep 02 Burgettstown, PA First Niagara Pavilion Mar 23
Sep 04 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena Mar 23
Sep 05 Clarkston, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre Mar 24
Sep 07 Tinley Park, IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre Mar 23
Sep 08 East Troy, WI Alpine Valley Music Theatre Mar 23
Sep 12 Cuyahoga Falls, OH Blossom Music Center Mar 23
Sep 13 Toronto, ON Molson Canadian Amphitheater Mar 23
Sep 15 Darien Center, NY Darien Lake PAC Mar 24
Sep 16 Mansfield, MA Comcast Center Mar 24
Sep 18 Scranton, PA Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain Mar 24
Sep 19 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center Mar 24
Sep 21 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center Mar 23
Sep 22 Wantagh, NY Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre Mar 23
Sep 23 Hartford, CT Comcast Theatre Mar 23

KISS ARMY FAN CLUB
The KISS Army Fan Club has just announced two all new fan club packages for 2012, including a PREMIUM package!

This offer has an EXCLUSIVE heavy weight, 100% nylon satin jacket with embroidered logos on front and back.

Both packages get you in to today's Fan Club presale. Check out the details here.

VIP PACKAGES
Fan club members will have EXCLUSIVE 24 hour access to VIP packages beginning TODAY, March 21 at 10am. Members be sure to log in at KISSonline and get your VIP password.

Here are details on the two packages:

KISS - Meet & Greet + Soundcheck Package

One reserved tickets located in the first 10 rows of the stage
Exclusive Meet & Greet with KISS
Personal Photograph with KISS
Autograph Session with KISS
Exclusive access to KISS's Preshow Soundcheck
Specially Designed KISS Tour Shirt
Custom Designed, KISS Ring (18k gold plated, exclusive to ticket packages)
Set of Official KISS Guitar Picks (with custom case)
Official Meet & Greet Laminate
Commemorative VIP Ticket
Crowd- free merchandise shopping
On-site VIP HostKISS - VIP Tour Package

One reserved tickets located in the first 15 rows of the stage
Specially Designed KISS Tour Shirt
Custom Designed, KISS Ring (18k gold plated, exclusive to ticket packages)
Set of Official KISS Guitar Picks (with custom case)
Official VIP Laminate
Commemorative VIP Ticket
Crowd- free merchandise shopping
On-site VIP Host
See you this summer!