The CCD Podcast: Episode #114 - Why Wolverine Matters

We are currently living in the age of the Comic Book Movie... and we couldn't be HAPPIER! There are all types of comic book adaptions finding their way to the big screen and TVs across the globe. Some are GREAT, some not so much. But all are doing it up in honor of the 50+ years of comic lore that exists in those funny books. While some actors have played the roles of certain heroes in numerous films, no one truly embodies their character more then Hugh Jackman playing Logan. In the 10 "X-Films" that Fox has produced over the last 17 years, Jackman has appeared as Wolverine in NINE of them (Deadpool is an X-Film and Wolverine does not appear in it). 17 years he has been playing James Howlett... or Weapon X... or just Logan. With the release of the newest film in the X-Series Logan on screens now, we take a look into the final performance of Jackman in the role and explain the burning question: Why does Wolverine MATTER in this day and age? Jedi Rob is joined by Mike D and the lovely & talented Mrs Alicia Gomes in the CCD Nerdcave to chop it up about everything Wolvie.... what are you waiting for Bub? Give the ep a listen and RATE OUR podcast on iTUNES!

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The CCD Podcast: Episode #2 - X-Men Film Retrospective Part 2

 

Our X-Men retrospective continues with a look back at the next three films in the franchise. X-Men Origins: Wolverine, X-Men: First Class and The Wolverine all get their fair shake. We also talk about our predictions and expectations for Days of Future Past.

You can find the 1st part of the X-Men retrospective by clicking here.

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The CCD Podcast: Episode #1 - X-Men Film Retrospective Part 1

It's been a long time coming but, I am finally proud to present the first episode of The CCD Podcast. You can stream the show right from the player below, or subscribe via iTunes or RSS, via the links below, and not miss a single nerdy moment.

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Wolverine - The Musical !!!

Ya see... all that Broadway acting and those musical roles that Hugh Jackman has taken throughout the years is finally paying dividends. Wolverine is the character that Jackman will always be associated with, but his love for theater and music can finally be brought together with the superhero we all know and love. While promoting X-Men: Days of Future Past over on BBC Radio (on the Matt Edmonson show) Hugh busted down some original 'Wolvie' themed lyrics in a rendition of 'Who Am I' from his other theatrical smash Les Miserable. Can this marriage between the smash mouth world of superhero films and musicals bare any fruit? Maybe... maybe not. But this 2 minute clip certainly entertained me enough to garner my interest. Check out the full video after the jump...

Super Power Beat Down: Wolverine vs Predator... And A Added Bonus Feature Too!!!!

As usual I was watching something else on You Tube and this clip appeared and I just had to see what it was about. It's part of a series called 'Super Power Beat Down' that takes two characters and sees who would win a battle between the two. This is just the kind of arguments fans of the comics and movies have all the time. It was fun to see someone take the concept one step further and actually stage the battles with special effects and great sets and costumes. Check out more after the jump...

Wolverine Evolution by Olivier Fritsch Gomez

Wolverine has seen many incarnations throughout the years since he first appeared in Incredible Hulk #181. It has been a long road since 1974, and James Howlett has certainly had a plethora of looks and costumes throughout the years. Artist Olivier Fritsch Gomez decided to make a run at documenting all the ways Wolvie has looked through the 35+ years he has appeared, and it took him 5 FULL PRINTS to do the job!!! You can catch all 5 of them after the jump... and you will be blown away at all the looks of Wolverine you have probably forgot! Remember Wolvie in a Tux????

Wolverine: A Film by Woody Allen

Parody has existed forever. It is the easiest understood comedy that exists (because people automatically related it to the original source material) but it could also be extremely hard to pull off. You gotta make sure that you don't go to obscure and that your material finds the mark. The dudes over at Official Comedy have got this down to a science. Check out there latest example of awesome parody: Wolverine - A Film by Woody Allen. In this short they re-imagine the Canadian hot head super hero as an eccentric Brooklynite dealing with his insecurities. The dialogue is insane... it's like we are watching Sleeper or Manhattan on superhero steroids. They even through in a Diane Keaton-esque Rogue to balance out the screen time in order to get a true Woody experience onto the screen. Well played... Check it out after the jump.

New CinemaCon Footage Of 'The Wolverine'

I think this will be one of the sweetest rides of the summer. Great story combined with the finest action adventure effects the movies can create these days. The location is fresh and makes Logan the outsider - the position that he is most comfortable fighting back from. I like that Yukio has a large part in this film as she did in the original mini-series - which is something else that you should check out before July 12th.

Lego Marvel Super Heroes... Yeah Buddy!!!

I have had the pleasure of playing many of the Lego games that have come out over the last few years (Lego Batman, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, etc) since my son absolutely loves them. He has been on the bandwagon for years, and I gladly purchase their newest releases year after year (I bought him Lego DC Heroes for Christmas). But when I saw some of the footage from their next game, Marvel Super Heroes, I have reached the pinnacle of love I can have for the company. The Avengers, Wolverine, Deadpool, and many other characters seem to be in the game. I really like that they have chosen to use the movie versions of the Avengers (that is Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye right there son...) over some of the comic versions. The early footage looks great, and you can see it after the jump. I know I will be on line with my little buddy Mikey to purchase it as soon as possible. The game is due sometime in Fall of 2013, so keep your eyes peeled for the next great game from a great company...

A First Look At The Wolverine

The latest poster for this summer's Wolverine movie is out. I hope to see the trailer appear any day now. God bless the Internets. There was a time when you had to go to the big Christmas movies to see the trailers for the summer films. See the full size poster and much more after the jump...

Evgeny Yakovlev Mashes Up Your Favorite Geek Properties

Evgeny Yakovlev is a talented artist out of Kazkahstan who has a very unique talent of pairing up two awesome geek properties in his fan art to make for some dope pieces. Some of them are a given (like Wolverine & Edward Scissorhands), but some are just special (like Captain America & Night At The Museum). These are great. You can see more of his work right here, but my favorite four appear after the jump...

Reebok & Marvel Team Up For Some Killer Super Shoes This Summer!!!

Reebok has taken a back seat to competitor Nike over the past 10 years when it comes to ruling the sneaker world, but sometime you have to look backward & be creative to move to the forefront. Reebok is doing just that, going into 'Classic' mode and re-releasing a ton of greatest hits including Allen Iverson & Shaq's first sneakers. But their killer upcoming collabo with Marvel Comics is sure to become a popular part of the companys resurgence this summer. There are 10 models, all of them coming on classic Reebok models. Some of the creme de la creme of Marvel are getting their own shoes in the collection, and they are very detail orientated. Cap, Spidey, Wolverine, Deadpool, Black Widow, Emma Frost, Gambit, Sabretooth, Venom & Red Skull are all getting editions, and they are so bad ass. I think the Red Skull & deadpool ones are the best, but I am partial to Pumps. Tell us which ones you like the best in the comment section & check out pics of each pair after the jump...

MCA Takes On The X-Men by Steven Howard

I am still having a hard time dealing with the fact that MCA of the Beastie Boys is dead and gone. It is just such a crushing blow to my childhood, and I regret not being able to see the Boys in concert ever again. But things like this comic strip celebrate his life and make missing him a bit easier. Artist Steven Howard depicts MCA in a very "Fight For Your Rights" moment with two of the most famous X-Men, Cyclops & Wolverine. These guys are not to be trifled with, but MCA lets em have it Beastie style!!! Check out the full comic strip after the jump...

Weapon Tyrion by Brandon Bird

I am completely enthralled with George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice & Fire" book series right now, so when I see a mash-up photo featuring The Imp dressed like Wolverine... well, that gets an automatic re-post!!! Artist Brandon Bird does an excellent job of portraying Tyrion Lannister (probably my favorite character in the series) as Wolverine from the X movies. Logan is supposed to be like 5'2 anyway... so this isn't to much of a stretch (pun intended). Click after the jump to see the full picture...

Two 4 Thursday: Fan Made Movie Posters For The Avengers & Wolverine

Lets start Thursday off right with a couple of really cool fan made movie posters celebrating upcoming flicks from Marvel comics. The team at Marvel have a pretty solid track record when it comes to flicks (minus Electra, almost every film they have released is at least watchable), so to see artists put their own spin on some of the more anticipated titles soon to come from the House of Ideas is quite awesome. First up we have David William's take on The Avengers, putting forth a very Superhero Squad type vibe on the Big 4 (Iron Man, Cap, Thor, and The Hulk). Then we have NJ Ferns taking on Wolverine 2 aka The Wolverine, the sequel which sees Logan battling his way through Japan. Both of these posters are bad ass, and make me want to see these movies even more (as if I needed anymore reason to see these...) Check the posters after the jump...

Polygon Superheroes by James Reid

There is no love lost here at CCD for superheroes... heck, we post something comics related almost every day! There is definitely no superhero hangover occurring on this site. Need more proof that we love superheor themed art? Check out these awesome polygon art creations from New Zealand based artist James Reid that take on both Marvel & DC Comics characters. These are just wonderful. Click here to buy prints and other items with these awesome pieces, and click after the jump to see my faves...

Oh Draw2d2, You Never Disappoint Me

After I posted those Wolverine Mashups that I saw over at Popped Culture yesterday, I did a little exploring. turns out that they were part of the a series from the gang over at Draw2d2 featuring mashups of the Marvel Universe and A Christmas Story. even though the Wolverine ones were tough, I kinda love these Hulk ones as well. Click here to get over to Draw2d2 to see all the rest of the entries and vote on your favorite, and click after the jump for the Hulk ones that I love so much...

These Wolverine & A Christmas Story Mash-ups Will Put A Smile On Your Face For The Holidays

Every once in awhile I come across Mash-up ideas that I can't help but smile at... This week the gang over at Popped Culture made me do just that yesterday. Check out these two cool mash-ups featuring everybody's favorite Canuck mutie Logan and A Christmas Story. After you see them, tell me you didn't crack a smile. You will find them after the jump...

Superheroes & Cartoon Characters Get An Attitude Adjustment

Check out this Deviantart member Caziman depicts his superheroes and cartoon characters with all the grimace and without the glory.

Danny Haas Is Back On CCD With More Of His Alter Ego Series...

A few months back we featured artist Danny Haas and his awesome superhero art series entitled "Alter Ego's" (click here for our older story). I checked in on his site again last week and he added a few more pieces to join the Superman, Batman, and Iron man ones in the first wave, Click after the jump to see Haas's take on Green Lantern, Spidey, Wolverine and The Hulk. I love these posters... might have to put an order in!!!