Entertainment Earth Podcast Round-Up This Week

Black Friday is just around the corner, and we're getting tons of new arrivals. Special deals are kicking off on Monday, and we've extended FREE SHIPPING by popular demand. Of course, there's more going on than just our deals-- check out these new episodes!

Entertainment Earth Podcast: November 20, 2009
The Captain Nemo movie that got delayed. The lost pilot of Star Trek. The shirtless werewolf doll. The Wally Gator figure. Get all this, news of the new Tom Waits album, and fuel injection, fuel injection, fuel injection in this very special pre-Thanksgiving edition of the podcast!
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Entertainment Earth Video Game Podcast: November 20, 2009
Tons of new downloadables, a Mass Effect comic book, a Super NES Indiana Jones game sees a reissue, and yes, oh yes, vampires. And Bomberman. And Phoenix Wright and the Biggest Loser. It has been a busy week.
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What's New This Week: Before The Shopping Storm

The elves at Entertainment Earth have been busy! We're getting ready for next week's big Black Friday Sale, be sure to come back Monday for more on that, or check out our Pre-Black Friday Sale right now.

We also added a special page just for people wanting to see this week's new items-- there were a bunch. Click here to see all the new items with new pictures this week! But what are the highlights, the new arrivals? I'm glad you asked.

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New Arrivals

• With jointed limbs and a giant head, the Star Wars Boba Fett Funko Force Bobble Head has giant feet so he doesn't need a stand. As Boba Fett figures go, this may be the best stylized take on the bounty hunter since the Mighty Muggs figure. And it's only $10.99 (at this time, check the site to confirm the current pricing if you're in the distant future.)
• The sexy Queens Blade Ekidona Veteran Mercenary Statue has a removable top, and that's generally what people look for in a quality anime statue. She also has a crazy curvy sword, which probably isn't something you want to be stabbed by.
• If you don't like what she's got, there's also the Comic Unreal Volume 2 Covergal Succubus Silvia Statue.
• The Harry Potter Clue Game also arrived. Whodunnit? We're going to guess Voldemort.
• Remember the bombs and Mombomb from the Final Fantasy games? Well, now Square Enix wants to put one in your pocket. The Final Fantasy Mini Monsters Bomb Plush Key Chain replicates the classic monster quite nicely out of fuzz and fluff, so you should totally get one. Presumably, it would also make a nice rear-view mirror decoration.
• The first Californication Hank Moody Bobble Head is here, as are the The Twilight Zone Mystic Seer Bobble Head, The Twilight Zone Invader Bobble Head, and a Dexter (Kill Outfit) Bobble Head. We expect them to sell through very quickly.
• Both practical and nifty, the Star Wars Yoda 4GB USB Flash Drive is a figure where you can pop off the head and store data on it. Honestly, this is something we need to see more of in the world. If my action figure collection could store photos, I'd be the most organized man alive.
• Other notable figures that arrived include: Jimi Hendrix Purple Haze Funko Force Action Figure, Bruce Lee Fists of Fury Funko Force Action Figure, Elvis Jailhouse Rock Funko Force Figure.
• The Barrel of Monkeys is more fun than... itself, I suppose?

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New Pre-Orders

• With Twilight fever in the air, the Twilight Jacob Black Barbie Doll is probably the hottest release of the week, until Mattel follows up with a sexy gill man. (It's coming, we know it and you know it.)
• Based on what may be the next big MMO (that will never topple WOW), the Star Wars: The Old Republic Volume 1 Graphic Novel is coming next year and collects a number of web comics used to flesh out the game's back story. You probably want to read this.
• Funko's new line of Alice in Wonderland brings bobbles and plush to life in a pretty fantastic way. The plushies look like rag dolls, and the bobble head concept art looks like they stepped out of a picture book.
• The hugely popular Playskool Dressy Bessy Learning Doll and Playskool Dapper Dan Learning Doll are being redesigned for 2010, however odds are the target 18-month-old demographic will not be aware of the product's rich, decades-long history. Although we suppose you could try to explain it.

Chuck takes over Heroes timeslot!

ComingSoon.net reports that NBC's Chuck is returning January 10 with all new missions and hijinks. It's taking on it's regular slot at 8-9 p.m. on Mondays and Heroes is moving to the 9-10 p.m. slot. The way Heroes is going with the crazy storylines that seem to be all over the place, it's just as well.

With that, enjoy a sneak preview of the new season of Chuck. Here's Chuck (and he has superpowers!), the sultry Agent Sarah Walker, and, for the lack of a better word, "awesome" Agent John Casey back in action! Enjoy!

Movie Openings This Week: Get Mooned Edition

Vampires, vampires, and more vampires. And aliens and football.

The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson
Twilight the Vampire is back, fights with a werewolf or something.

Planet 51
Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel, Justin Long, Gary Oldman, Seann William Scott, John Cleese
CG alien movie for people to ignore while going to see vampires not-quite-do-it.

The Blind Side
Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Kathy Bates, Quinton Aaron, Lily Collins, Jae Head
This movie has Sandra Bullock, football, and is generating some Oscar buzz. No, really.

In limited release (and may be expanding shortly): The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans, The Missing Person, Fix, Defamation, and a few others.

Next week: Frogs! Dogs! Roads! Orson Welles!

Geek Girls and Pre-Black Friday Specials at Entertainment Earth

Because we love you all, we added two new areas on Entertainment Earth this week. What are they? Glad you asked.

Girls Are Geeks, Too!
Over 90 items hand-picked by our resident Geek Girl Diva (You may know her from the posts surrounding this one) and her legion of followers-- who, let me tell you, have pretty excellent taste. There are tons of dolls, figures, bobbles, and other goodies to be seen-- may I suggest you consult this if you're doing any holiday shopping?

Pre-Black Friday Deals - One Week Only!
We have 5 new and 1 old deals for you, which are going to expire on Monday. So I suggest you get them now, if you're the kind of person that enjoys toys, which our resident psychics say that you do. Items range in price slashing from 31% to 77% off, which is pretty spectacular for this stuff.

Free Shipping
Just a reminder, this is the last week for Free Shipping on orders of $59 or more worth of in-stock stuff. So if you get the Pre-Black Friday stuff, throw on some free shipping, that's going to be good times.

Smallville's Hawkman revealed and Beckinsale top choice as Catwoman?

Hawkman flies into Smallville

MTV Splashpage revealed the latest Justice Leaguer to make an appearance in CW's Smallville...Hawkman. It seems that he will also play a part in shaping the Man of Steel we know of today. Particularly in terms of teaching him how to fly...

The episode will air as a TV movie on February 5, 2010 and will also feature Dr. Fate, Stargirl, Martian Manhunter, and Amanda Waller.

Beckinsale as Catwoman?

MTV Splashpage had an interesting poll on who fans want to play Catwoman in a sequel to The Dark Knight... And the winner is Underworld star Kate Beckinsale. She's beautiful, she can do action movies, and she's sported the tight vinyl suit before. Excellent choice!

Monday Squee: The FC For NBX

There are some things I just want because I want them and because they're pretty.

Do I need any other reason? ;-)

The The Nightmare Before Christmas Series 1 Trio Film Cell is a perfect example.

See?

Movie Openings This Week: 2012 Ways to Die

A classic anime hero, vampires, and arguably the best Halloween kid's movie ever!

2012
John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Oliver Platt, Danny Glover, Woody Harrelson
Did you hear about the TV spin-off they're working on? Is that a spoiler?

Fantastic Mr. Fox
George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Willem Dafoe, Owen Wilson, Jarvis Cocker
Finally, someone found a way to make $30 million animation look like a 1960s Rankin-Bass special.

Pirate Radio
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy, Rhys Ifans, Nick Frost, Kenneth Branagh
Finally, a corporate film about rogue DJs!

In limited release (and may be expanding shortly): Dare, Love Hurts, The Messenger, Uncertainty, and a few others.

Next week: Twilight the Vampire returns! Aliens! More!

Justice League Crisis on Two Earths Teaser Trailer!

IGN DVD has revealed the trailer for Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths. The movie pays homage to various comic storylines in the the DC Universe of parallel universes with their own versions of the League. In this movie, a "good" Lex Luthor seeks the aid of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Flash, and Martian Manhunter against his world's Crime Syndicate...Who are themselves evil versions of the Justice League.

Yet another seemingly great addition to the DC movie library, this movie stars Mark Harmon as Superman, William Baldwin as Batman, Gina Torres as Super Woman, and James Woods as Owlman.

Enjoy the video!

Wedding Crashers star up for female lead in Spider-Man 4?

The hottest casting news in comic movie adaptations in the last couple of days seems to be that Rachel McAdams (star of Wedding Crashers, the upcoming Sherlock Holmes, and The Notebook) is the front runner to play a female lead in Spider-Man 4. No, she's not replacing Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane (boo), but the role is just as good. According to Mania.com, McAdams might be playing the vinyl and fur clad villain Black Cat! The main villain of the movie is yet to be revealed, and cast, so hang on true believers... This might be the fresh update that the franchise is needing.

Pre-Black Friday Deals

We couldn't wait. We were just too excited!

Pre-Black Friday Deals are kicking off at Entertainment Earth starting right now. We've slashed prices on 5 items, up to 73% off! Start that holiday shopping today!

My Little Pony Blue Collector Art Pony, WAS $14.49, NOW $7.99
Transformers Movie Starscream Barrel Roll Arm Blaster, WAS $39.99, NOW $10.99
G.I. Joe Vehicles Wave 2, WAS $65.99, NOW $24.99
Marvel Infinity Gauntlet Fine Art Theatre Statue, WAS $164.99, NOW $99.99
Bettie Page Rules! Book, WAS $22.99, NOW $12.99

Monday Squee: For The Horde, er Alliance, er Horde!

WoW geek that I am, this is an easy squee ;-)

And, since we all know you have your preferences, there's an Alliance and Horde version.







World of Warcraft Horde Collectible Coin Set

World of Warcraft Alliance Collectible Coin Set

Entertainment Earth Podcast Round-Up This Week

Boy howdy, this was a busy week. Lots of new toys were added, a bunch of new stuff shipped, and Hasbro sent out even more new Star Wars toys. Which is what we talk about a bunch. Check out this week's shows!

Entertainment Earth Podcast: November 6, 2009
Thrilling box office data, a 2012 series, the rerereturn of Micronauts, mail-in Transformers news, new Star Wars releases, and more!
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Entertainment Earth Video Game Podcast: November 6, 2009
Wallace and Gromit hit the Xbox 360, again, the original Street Fighting game hits the Wii, new Star Wars: Battlefront games are out this week, and the most unlikely game license of the year has been signed.
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Entertainment Earth Toy of the Week Podcast: November 6, 2009
Toy of the Week: Star Wars Legacy Wave 11! Plo Koon, Concept IG-88, Captian Colton, YVH-1, Agen Kolar, Commander Cody, and the tiny Utai just started hitting. How are they?
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What's New This Week at Entertainment Earth

It's the official unofficial Holiday Season, which is why we're receiving tons and tons of new items every day. More figures, more bobbles, and other goodies. Some of these stick around for a bit, and others blow out as soon as we get them in. This is why we're all really big fans of the pre-order, so yours will go out as soon as possible after it arrives, before someone else has the chance to snag it. So if you want a new case of Star Wars figures, and we've started receiving shipments through wave 11, you might want to get in line for those.

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New Arrivals

• Mattel's Star Trek Hot Wheels Next Generation USS Enterprise Vehicle is awesome, and in stock now for $14.99. Engage! Make it so! Uh.... I look forward to your report, Mr. Broccoli! (We love The Next Generation.)
• The Barbie Stunning in the Spotlight Doll wears black, has a mic, and is a retrotastic release. We suggest getting one as a gift for your special someone.
• Also special, the Twilight Edward Cullen Barbie Doll and Twilight Bella Swan Barbie Doll from Mattel just arrived and we have some of each to delight and amaze. Particularly notable, Edward has glittery skin, just like a real vampire.
• Roommates' Marvel Comic Book Chair Rail Prepasted Wall Mural is stunning. It's a mural that sticks to (and is easily removed from) your wall without glue or sticky stuff, covered in classic Marvel comic covers. So you can see Thor, Hulk, and so on. It's awesome.
• Most retailers don't carry the Ouija Board, but we do-- we love this stuff. Get yours while you can!
• If you love horror and Mighty Muggs, let me point you to the Mez-Itz Series 2 Freddy and Jason Figure Set. You get the two iconic horror "heroes" in a chunky form, and Mezco's design has a great ball-jointed neck for added movement. Buy these, trust me, you're going to like them.
• Finally, Dark Horse's Underdog Ornament is a classic-- we've sold tons, and it's a great holiday item. Get yours now!

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New Pre-Orders

• The Up Carl and Logo Kubrick Bearbrick Figure Set will not make you cry like the movie, but that Carl figure is easily one of the finest pieces of Pixar merch I've seen in ages.
• Speaking of Japanese Disney imports, this Winnie the Pooh and Piglet Bearbrick 2-Pack is also adorable. It's coming in March.
• There isn't too much you have to say about Batman Cover Girls of the DC Universe Harley Quinn Statue. It's the Joker's gal pal, and she's wearing tight clothing as usual. Orders are welcome for an estimated June delivery.
• Diamond Select's Transformers Optimus Prime Bank is also awesome. It's like the cartoon character, as a bust, so it's like some awesomely out-of-the-1980s collectible. Very nicely done.
• The Lost Richard Alpert Bobble Head bears a stunning likeness to the guy from Suddenly Susan. You know the one. (But seriously, it has a fantastic likeness.)
• The long-delayed Star Wars Yoda and Vader Lightsaber Chopsticks Set and Star Wars Yoda and Luke Lightsaber Chopsticks Set are finally slated for February, at a pretty fantastic price. Pre-orders are, as always, welcome.

Movie Openings This Week: Alien Carol Goat Box

A classic anime hero, vampires, and arguably the best Halloween kid's movie ever!

Disney's A Christmas Carol
Jim Carrey, directed by Robert Zemeckis
Did you like The Polar Express? Then Disney wants you to see this one too.

The Box
Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Frank Langella
You can have an evening of fun, or what's in The Box.

The Fourth Kind
Milla Jovovich, Elias Koteas, Will Patton
Leelu, Casey Jones, and alien abductions.

The Men Who Stare at Goats
George Clooney, Jeff Bridges, Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey
Military research at its finest. Or, "Jedi Mind Trick: The Movie."

In limited release (and may be expanding shortly): That Evening Sun, Splinterheads, Previous, Endgame, and Collapse.

Next week: 2012! Foxes! Corporate movies about pirate radio!

Wishing At Entertainment Earth.

I love when my own website surprises me!

Entertainment Earth just added the ability to email your Wish List. See? (You can even put in a note for people.)

This is my wish list at EntertainmentEarth.com! Hint, hint!

Geek Girl Diva's Wish List

		Item No.	Name	Availability	Qty.	Price	Total
		DC17817AA	Star Trek Original Series 5 Action Figure Set	Coming in February 2010.	1	$52.99	$52.99

Oh and, for the record, my wish list is waaaaaaay longer than this, but I figured I'd use something small to give you an example.

Stop by and check for yourself. ;-)

Marvel loses money, Heroes loses cast member, and Green Lantern loses film location

Marvel Entertainment profits drop!

Marvel Entertainment has reported a 60% drop in earnings in the 3rd quarter due to lower film revenue according to superherohype.com. Marvel's Chairman, Morton Handel, explains that, "Anticipation for the high profile Iron Man 2 feature film continues to build, and we are focusing our efforts on the film's May 2010 release and the related licensing opportunities." They are also continuing to work on Thor, The First Avenger: Captain America, and The Avengers films.

Heroes loses cast member!

TV Guide has confirmed that Adrian Pasdar, the high flying politician Nathan Petrelli of NBC's Heroes, has been let go from the show. The character has been in and out of "death" in the past couple of seasons but it looks like this is the final nail in the coffin. He's not the only thing Heroes and NBC is losing this season. They're also losing viewership. Bring back Chuck now!

Green Lantern director on moving film location!

Green Lantern director Martin Campbell talked about the recent change in film location for the superhero sci-fi flick to Empire Online recently and gave them some insight on the change. He states, "He's the only superhero to my knowledge who regularly goes to another planet," and, "Superman and Batman were essentially locked into a particular city. The Lantern isn't so Earthbound." He made it clear that the location of the shoot, which is now New Orleans, won't ultimately matter for the visuals for GL due to the film's outer space locations.

Shopping Special: Entertainment Earth's Under $10 Gift Shop

You've seen stores with a few great items for under $10, but we launched a special shop with over 1,000 great gift ideas for under $10!


We're adding tons of new items to the web site every day, but right now it sports over 120 action figures, more than 30 bobble heads, over 50 games, and more than 40 ways to decorate your home!

It's the Entertainment Earth Holiday 2009 Catalog!

It's that time again! Whip out your highlighters and pens to mark up the pages of the Entertainment Earth Holiday 2009 Catalog with everything you want from Santa!

Find such items as The Who statues, tons of new Anime collectibles, a huge selection of movie gifts, and much more!

Order early for holiday delivery, and check the cover for a special $15 gift offer!

...but what are your favorite EE Bloggers asking for? We're glad you asked.

GeekGirlDiva wants...

1. Star Trek Pon Farr Perfume - I'm actually a big fan of scents, so they had me at "with light, clean notes of citrus, blackcurrant, lotus blossom, and water lily. With base notes from sandalwood, peach, and mulberry". Add the kitcsh value and this is a total win for me.

2. Star Wars Boba Fett and Carbonite Maquette - It combines my fave merc, the coolest bounty hunter, a heart breaking image for any fangirl and some gorgeous animation. Yes please!

3. Star Wars Asajj Ventress Force FX Lightsaber Replica - Do I need to explain this? ::grin:: It's a saber, it's a chick Sith saber, it's got the option for dual blades? Um...need more explanation than that? I'm gonna ask for your Geek Card back.

Zip and a Kick wants...
1. Lost Daniel Faraday Bobble Head - I watched the first 5 seasons of Lost in a month and a half to get up to speed on this truly addicting show. And when the quirky, nerdy, skinny-tie-wearing physicist showed up in season 4, I knew I had ANOTHER favorite character. Bobble head Daniel is even extra awesome, as he comes with Eloise the rat and a journal base.

2. Muppets Pigs in Space First Mate Piggy Tonner Doll - I've got three words for you: "Pigs...in...spaaaaaaaace!" The Muppet Show was an integral part of my childhood (and adolescence. And now adulthood) and the adventures of Captain Link Hogthrob, Dr. Julius Strangepork and First Mate Piggy were among my favorite recurring sketches. Tonner has gone to great lengths - as per usual - to create the sassy swine in one of her most iconic roles from the classic series. The boots! The jumper! The hair! Miss Piggy - then, now and forever.

3. Batman Batgirl vs. Catwoman Statue - When it comes to DC Comics, my allegiance has always squarely been with the one and only Barbara Gordon, AKA Batgirl. Despite the fact that several others have taken up the mantle over the years, Barbara will always be the only Batgirl for me. And when pitted against classic-costumed Catwoman in a battle royale? Exquisite, lovely perfection. And to make this statue even better, the ladies can be reconfigured in a variety of different poses. May the best Gotham Girl win!

Your Trusty Sidekick wants...
1. & 2. Superman Batman DVD Superman Maquette & Superman Batman DVD Batman Maquette - What better way to start collecting statues than getting 2 of the best superheroes of all time? The Superman and Batman statues from the Public Enemies movie are nice, substantial pieces, and are stylized enough which gives them a fresh and edgy look. And the movie is a new classic!
3. Back to the Future DeLorean Vehicle - Let's face it, the 80s are back! And why not go back with the Back to the Future DeLorean? In any case it would make a great gift...for yourself!

Adam16bit wants...
1. Star Wars Galactic Heroes Boba Fett Slave I Set - this look awesome and like a lot of fun. I've got the original Kenner, Galoob, and Hasbro Slave I toys and apparently I have to get this one too. It looks big and chunky plus it comes with a frozen Hansicle.

2. The Star Wars Clone Wars Action Figures Wave 12 is super cool. It has two figures from the episode Trespass, specifically the Talz chief Thi Sen and a cold weather version of Anakin Skywalker. I'm also really excited for the TX-20 Tactical Droid.

3. Also awesome is the Final Fantasy IX Vivi Orunitia Play Arts Action Figure, which is easily my favorite character from that game. I mean, look at him, he's like a blue Orko. Plus he knows black magic.

Monday Squee: See Above ::grin::

Yep. The post we did about who wants what? That's my current wishlist. Enjoy ;-)