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RETRO REVIEW: Asterix in Britain (1966)

or These Britons are crazy! It’s become a holiday tradition at Major Spoiers – after we awake from the Turkey Sleep, we stagger to the keyboard and tell you of the adventures of Asterix the Gaul. This year the first … Continue reading &#8... [read more]

Major Spoilers Podcast #305: Whatever happened to the podcast of tomorrow?

msp305THUMBThis week on the show: Superman is gone, Ducktales arrives, and Asterix gets the 3D rendered treatment. Direct Download Subscribe via iTunes RSS Feed Podcast Alley Show Notes after the Jump! NEWS Asterix gets 3D movie treatment REVIEWS Stephen Batman: … Continue [read more]

MOVIE: Asterix 3D animated movie on the way

asterix2014thumbSometimes it pays to live in France – especially when a new Asterix movie is about to be released.  The good news is the upcoming movie will be a 3D animated tale Astrix: Land of the Gods.  The bad news… … Continue [read more]

RETRO REVIEW: Asterix in Spain (1969)

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The turkey is gone, and before the tryptophan coma kicks in it’s time to get to one of our other traditions at Major Spoilers – our Retro Review of another Asterix book. This time around, Asterix and Obelix make their way to Spain. [read more]

Asterix getting 3D treatment

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I don’t know what Asterix hasn’t taken off in the States like it has in Europe, but the comic book series is a delightful read, and the movies that I have seen have been well done (and well received in France).  Now it [read more]

Top Ten Tiresome Tropes

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A trope is a recognizable theme used in storytelling. The kidnapped princess, the final battle, the training montage, these are all tropes we have seen again and again. Usually recognition of a familiar trope is a good thing, it lets the audience know [read more]

Art Appreciation Moment of the Day: Tom Fowler

Comic Twart was on an Asterix kick over the last week, and this entry from Tom Fowler brings a realistic gritty approach to the comic heroes. via Comic Twart Subscribe to the comments for this post? Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Post this on Diigo Share this [read more]

Art Appreciation Moment of the Day: Mitch Gerads

It’s Asterix week at Comic Twart, and Mitch Gerads enters into today’s Art Appreciation Moment with a nice piece featuring Astrix and Thor. via Comic Twart Subscribe to the comments for this post? Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Post this on Diigo Share this on Facebook Post on Google [read more]

Saturday Morning Cartoon Fetish Pin-Ups to Leave You Feeling Confused

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You don't have to be a widely recognized superstar artist like J. Scott Campbell to turn a classic, beloved character like a Disney princess into a sexed up, pin-up-ready piece of adult entertainment. [read more]

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