Here are a few new movie posters for you to lay your eyes upon. These have come out over the past few days and we just wanted to round them up for you. Check them out and let us know what you think in the comments below.

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ANCHORMAN 2 – THE LEGEND CONTINUES is directed by Adam McKay and is expected to star most of the original cast.

SYNOPSIS: No Official synopsis has been released yet.

ANCHORMAN 2 – THE LEGEND CONTINUES does not have a firm release date yet.

(While this is not the official poster for the remake and is a fan-made poster, it did make it to the director and she fell in love with it and gave it her seal of approval, as reported by ComingSoon.net.  The poster was designed by themadbutcher over at DeviantArt)

CARRIE is directed by Kimberly Peirce and stars Chloe Moretz, Julianne Moore and Gabriella Wilde.

SYNOPSIS: A new version of Stephen King’s “Carrie.” Released in 1974, “Carrie” was King’s first published novel and tells the story of a high school girl who, through telekinetic powers, takes revenge on peers that have mocked her.

Most famously adapted for the screen by Brian De Palma in 1976, “Carrie” received a sequel in 1999 and a made-for-TV adaptation in 2002.

The new version of “Carrie” is said to be less a remake of the De Palma film and more a re-adaptation of the original King book.

CARRIE is set to hit theaters on March 15, 2013.

THE PERFECT FAMILY is directed by Anne Renton and stars Kathleen Turner, Jason Ritter, Emily Deschanel and Richard Chamberlain.

SYNOPSIS: In “The Perfect Family,” suburban mother and devout Catholic Eileen Cleary (Kathleen Turner) has always kept up appearances. When she runs for the Catholic Woman of the Year title at her local parish – an award she has coveted for years – her final test is introducing her family to the board for the seal of approval. Now she must finally face the nonconformist family she has been glossing over for years. Her gay daughter, Shannon (Emily Deschanel), a successful lawyer, is about to marry her life partner Angela (Angelique Cabral). Her unhappily married son Frank Jr. (Jason Ritter) is cheating on his wife with the local manicurist. And Eileen’s own marriage to a recovered alcoholic is pulling at the seams.

This heartfelt dysfunctional family comedy boasts a memorable performance from Academy Award nominee Turner as the conflicted and comical matriarch, alongside a bright ensemble cast including Richard Chamberlain and Michael McGrady. Newcomer director Anne Renton keeps the pacing taut and crafts an honest, modern family tale. Writers Claire V. Riley and Paula Goldberg infuse just the right amount of seriousness and levity into their script, reminding us that family is never truly perfect.

THE PERFECT FAMILY hit theaters in a limited capacity on May 11, 2012.

Official Website: www.ThePerfectFamilymovie.com

TED is directed by Seth MacFarlane and stars Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Giovanni Ribisi, Joel McHale, Seth MacFarlane, Patrick Warburton, Jessica Stroup and Laura Vandervoort.

SYNOPSIS: “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane brings his boundary-pushing brand of humor to the big screen for the first time as writer, director and voice star of “Ted.” In the live action/CG-animated comedy, he tells the story of John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg), a grown man who must deal with the cherished teddy bear who came to life as the result of a childhood wish… and has refused to leave his side ever since.

TED is set to hit theaters on July 13, 2012.

Official Website: www.TedisReal.com

THE BABYMAKERS is directed by Jay Chandrasekhar and stars Paul Schneider, Olivia Munn, Kevin Heffernan, Wood Harris, Nat Faxon, Aisha Tyler, Collette Wolfe, Hayes MacArthur, Lindsey Kraft and Helena Mattsso.

SYNOPSIS: After trying everything to get his wife Audrey (Olivia Munn) pregnant, Tommy Macklin (Paul Schneider) realizes to his horror that he may be “shooting blanks.” Terrified that his marriage may fall apart, Tommy recruits his friends (and an Indian ex-mobster) to rob a sperm bank where he made a deposit years ago. As with any half-baked scheme, everything can and does go wrong, testing the limits of Tommy and Audrey’s relationship. “The Babymakers” is a hilarious twist on the heist film genre, a laugh-out loud comedy showing how far one couple will go in hopes of creating a new life.

THE BABYMAKERS is set to hit theaters in a limited capactiy on August 3, 2012.

THE GOOD DOCTOR is directed by Lance Daly and stars Orlando Bloom, Riley Keough, Taraji P. Henson, Rob Morrow, Michael Peña, Troy Garity, Molly Price, Wade Williams, Sorel Carradine, Gary Cervantes, Monique Gabriela Curnen and Jean St. James.

SYNOPSIS: Martin Blake (Orlando Bloom) is an ambitious but anxious young doctor, eager to impress his superiors and colleagues: Chief Resident Waylans (Rob Morrow), self-assured fellow intern Dan (Troy Garity) and no-nonsense nurse Theresa (Taraji P. Henson). But things are not going Martin’s way and he can’t seem to shake off his insecurities. When 18-year-old patient Diane (Riley Keough) is admitted for a kidney infection, Martin steps in, getting the much-needed boost of self-esteem he craves. But things take a dark turn as his enthusiasm begins to become an obsession.

THE GOOD DOCTOR is set to hit theaters in a limited capacity on August 31, 2012.

Official Website: www.MagPictures.com/TheGoodDoctor

Official Facebook: www.facebook.com/Thegooddoctormovie

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Here are a few new movie posters for you to lay your eyes upon. These have come out over the past few days and we just wanted to round them up for you. Check them out and let us know what you think in the comments below.

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SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN is directed by Rupert Sanders and stars Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron, Chris Hemsworth, Sam Claflin, Ray Winstone, Ian McShane, Eddie Izzard, Bob Hoskins, Toby Jones, Eddie Marsan, Stephen Graham, Ray Winstone, Lily Cole, Sam Spruell, Liberty Ross and Noah Huntley.

SYNOPSIS: In the epic action-adventure “Snow White and the Huntsman,” Kristen Stewart (“Twilight”) plays the only person in the land fairer than the evil queen (Oscar� winner Charlize Theron) who is out to destroy her.  But what the wicked ruler never imagined is that the young woman threatening her reign has been training in the art of war with a huntsman (Chris Hemsworth, “Thor”) who was dispatched to kill her. Sam Claflin (“Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides”) joins the cast as the prince long enchanted by Snow White’s beauty and power.

The breathtaking new vision of the legendary tale is from Joe Roth, the producer of “Alice in Wonderland,” producer Sam Mercer (“The Sixth Sense”) and acclaimed commercial director and state-of-the-art visualist Rupert Sanders.

SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN is set to hit theaters on June 1, 2012.

Official Site: www.snowwhiteandthehuntsmanmovie.com
Official Facebook: www.facebook.com/snowwhiteandthehuntsman
Official Twitter: www.twitter.com/snowwhite

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN is directed by Marc Webb and stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott, Irrfan Khan, Martin Sheen and Sally Field.

SYNOPSIS: One of the world’s most popular characters is back on the big screen as a new chapter in the Spider-Man legacy is revealed in “The Amazing Spider-Man.” Focusing on an untold story that tells a different side of the Peter Parker story, the new film stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott, Irrfan Khan, with Martin Sheen and Sally Field. The film is directed by Marc Webb from a screenplay written by James Vanderbilt, based on the Marvel Comic Book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Laura Ziskin, Avi Arad, and Matt Tolmach are producing the film in association with Marvel Entertainment for Columbia Pictures, which will open in theaters everywhere in 3D on July 3, 2012.

“The Amazing Spider-Man” is the story of Peter Parker (Garfield), an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben (Sheen) and Aunt May (Field). Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter is also finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy (Stone), and together, they struggle with love, commitment, and secrets. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents’ disappearance – leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors (Ifans), his father’s former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors’ alter-ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero.

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN is set to hit 2D, 3D and IMAX 3D theaters on July 3, 2012.

Official Website: www.TheAmazingSpiderMan.com

THE CAMPAIGN is directed by Jay Roach and stars Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis, Jason Sudeikis, Katherine LaNasa, Dylan McDermott, John Lithgow, Dan Aykroyd and Brian Cox.

SYNOPSIS: When long-term congressman Cam Brady (Will Ferrell) commits a major public gaffe before an upcoming election, a pair of ultra-wealthy CEOs plot to put up a rival candidate and gain influence over their North Carolina district. Their man: naive Marty Huggins (Zach Galifianakis), director of the local Tourism Center. At first, Marty appears to be the unlikeliest possible choice but, with the help of his new benefactors’ support, a cutthroat campaign manager and his family’s political connections, he soon becomes a contender who gives the charismatic Cam plenty to worry about. As Election Day closes in, the two are locked in a dead heat, with insults quickly escalating to injury until all they care about is burying each other, in this mud-slinging, back-stabbing, home-wrecking comedy from “Meet the Parents” director Jay Roach that takes today’s political circus to its logical next level. Because even when you think campaign ethics have hit rock bottom, there’s room to dig a whole lot deeper.

THE CAMPAIGN is set to hit theaters on August 10, 2012.

Official Website: www.TheCampaignmovie.com

THE EXPENDABLES 2 is directed by Simon West and stars Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Chuck Norris, Randy Couture, Terry Crews, Liam Hemsworth, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

SYNOPSIS: The Expendables are back and this time it’s personal…

Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone), Lee Christmas (Jason Statham), Yin Yang (Jet Li), Gunnar Jensen (Dolph Lundgren), Toll Road (Randy Couture) and Hale Caesar (Terry Crews) — with newest members Billy the Kid (Liam Hemsworth) and Maggie (Yu Nan) aboard — are reunited when Mr. Church (Bruce Willis) enlists the Expendables to take on a seemingly simple job. The task looks like an easy paycheck for Barney and his band of old-school mercenaries. But when things go wrong and one of their own is viciously killed, the Expendables are compelled to seek revenge in hostile territory where the odds are stacked against them. Hell-bent on payback, the crew cuts a swath of destruction through opposing forces, wreaking havoc and shutting down an unexpected threat in the nick of time – six pounds of weapons-grade plutonium; enough to change the balance of power in the world. But that’s nothing compared to the justice they serve against the villainous adversary who savagely murdered their brother.

That is done the Expendables way….

THE EXPENDABLES 2 is set to hit theaters on August 17, 2012.

Official Website: www.TheExpendables2film.com
Official Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheExpendablesMovie

THIS IS 40 is directed by Judd Apatow and stars Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Megan Fox, John Lithgow, Iris Apatow, Maude Apatow, Melissa McCarthy, Robert Smigel, Charlene Yi and Albert Brooks.

SYNOPSIS: Writer/director/producer Judd Apatow (“The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” “Funny People”) brings audiences “This Is 40,” an original comedy that expands upon the story of Pete (Paul Rudd) and Debbie (Leslie Mann) from the blockbuster hit “Knocked Up” as we see first-hand how they are dealing with their current state of life.

THIS IS 40 is set to hit theaters on December 21, 2012.

This is definitely a great summer to be a comic-book fan.  First, we got Marvel’s THE AVENGERS back on May 4th and as of this past Sunday it has already crossed the billion dollar mark world-wide making it the fastest movie EVER to reach that milestone including THE DARK KNIGHT, TITANIC and even AVATAR.  Later this summer we will get the epic conclusion to Chris Nolan’s Batman Trilogy with THE DARK KNIGHT RISES as well as the reboot of Judge Dredd in the Karl Urban starring DREDD but before we get to those two, we have the reboot of the Spider-Man franchise by the appropriately named Marc Webb in THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN.  Last night, Sony Pictures released, via NBC, a brand new 4-minute preview of the sure-to-be summer blockbuster and it’s just, well, amazing (pun not intended but it worked out well).   You can check out the preview below.

I have to say that the interaction between and Spidey and the little boy in the car is stunning, but I do have one worry for the movie in that I think they may have changed Spider-Man’s origin and taken more of the Ang Lee HULK route in that it appears that part of Peter Parker’s abilities will be a mix of genetic engineering by his father and the bite by the radioactive spider.  I may be wrong, but that is the feel that I have been getting from some of these trailers.  If that turns out to be true, what are your thoughts on this change?

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN is directed by Marc Webb and stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott, Irrfan Khan, Martin Sheen and Sally Field.

SYNOPSIS: One of the world’s most popular characters is back on the big screen as a new chapter in the Spider-Man legacy is revealed in “The Amazing Spider-Man.” Focusing on an untold story that tells a different side of the Peter Parker story, the new film stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott, Irrfan Khan, with Martin Sheen and Sally Field. The film is directed by Marc Webb from a screenplay written by James Vanderbilt, based on the Marvel Comic Book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Laura Ziskin, Avi Arad, and Matt Tolmach are producing the film in association with Marvel Entertainment for Columbia Pictures, which will open in theaters everywhere in 3D on July 3, 2012.

“The Amazing Spider-Man” is the story of Peter Parker (Garfield), an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben (Sheen) and Aunt May (Field). Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter is also finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy (Stone), and together, they struggle with love, commitment, and secrets. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents’ disappearance – leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors (Ifans), his father’s former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors’ alter-ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero.

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN is set to hit 2D, 3D and IMAX 3D theaters on July 3, 2012.

Official Website: www.TheAmazingSpiderMan.com

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Release Day Round-Up is an ongoing feature here at Bigfanboy that will be posted on the day prior to any big release to showcase the important information and marketing material for the new movies being released the following day. This way you can make an informed decision on what movie (or movies) you will see on opening weekend. As always, let us know what you think in the comments, if you would like anything added and if you plan on seeing the particular movie being highlighted on opening weekend, sometime down the road, wait for it on home release or passing all together. Here’s all you could want to know about THE DICTATOR:

THE DICTATOR
Official Website: www.RepublicofWadiya.com
Official Facebook: www.facebook.com/RepublicOfWadiya
Official Twitter: www.twitter.com/therealdictator
Release Date: Wendesday, May 16, 2012

Critics Concensus: Rotten Tomatoes

MPAA: R for strong crude and sexual content, brief male nudity, language and some violent images.
Presentation: 2D
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Genre: Comedy
Screenwriters: Sacha Baron Cohen, Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer, David Mandel
Directed By: Larry Charles

Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Faris, Ben Kingsley, Megan Fox, John C. Reilly and J.B. Smoove.

Synopsis: The film tells the heroic story of a dictator who risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed. It is inspired by the best selling novel “Zabibah and The King” by Saddam Hussein.

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Starring Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Eva Green, Helena Bonham Carter. Jackie Earle Haley and Chloe Grace Moretz

Written by Seth Grahame-Smith and John August

Based on the series by Dan Curtis

Directed by Tim Burton

Running time 113 min

MPAA Rating PG-13

The original Dark Shadows was a TV soap opera from the 1960’s. The story concerned a vampire, Barnabas Collins, and a family in Maine. Along the way, there were also ghosts, werewolves and other beasts of the night. It was creepy and very different from any other program on television at the time. I remember finding it VERY slow and quickly became bored with the entire exercise. I was much more interested in Batman.

The show went off the air in April of 1971 but remained a cult favorite in re-runs. It also had two different spin-off movies and a total remake on television in 1991 and in 2004. The latest person to take on the idea of Dark Shadows is horror director Tim Burton, the mad genius behind such favorites as Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow, Batman and Edward Scissorhands.

This tale begins in Liverpool at the founding of the country, 1752. Young Barnabas Collins (Johnny Depp) and his family travel to America to start a new life. The town they found (Collinsport, Maine) becomes a thriving fishing community and the family becomes wealthy beyond belief. Barnabas has an affair with Angelique Bouchard (Eva Green) but finds he is in love with another, Josette. Heaven hath no fury as a witch scorned, and Angelique is in fact a witch. She places on Barnabas the curse of being a vampire and convinces the village to capture and bury him alive.

Flash forward to 1972 and the Collins family has fallen into bad times. Elizabeth Collins (Michelle Pfeiffer) struggles to keep the house and family afloat. Her staff has dwindled along with her fortunes. She has the care of two children as well as the 100 room mansion.

One night, a digging crew hits a large coffin buried deep in the ground. Opening it, we see the fully formed and hungry Barnabas. After taking his much-needed feast, he finds that the world is much different than when he was buried 200 years ago. He doesn’t understand things like McDonald’s, cars, television and phones. He is a stranger in a strange land. But, he does recognize Collinwood Manor and goes back to his roots.

Once at the home, Barnabas convinces the family to accept him as a distant relative. Elizabeth instantly sees the monetary gain of housing the creature of the night. Barnabas wants to establish the rightful name of Collins. Then he discovers the bump in that road.

Angelique is still alive and will do everything in her magical powers to keep the family from coming back. It becomes a battle between these two titans of the netherworld. While this is going on Dr, Julia Hoffman (Helena Bonham Carter) is trying to ‘cure’ Barnabas of his blood lusting affliction. Also added to the mix is the new nanny who bares an uncanny resemblance to Josette.

Johnny Depp is brilliant with the role, giving a performance that is at times sinister and at other times extremely comedic. He once again shows that he is one of the greatest actors working in Hollywood. While he delivers a stellar performance, the problem with Dark Shadows is in the words and deeds of the characters.

The writers have not figured out what kind of a movie they wanted to make. Is this a fish out of water story, a comment on the silliness that post-hippy world, or a straight out horror film? The movie never makes up its mind what it wants to accomplish.

The hodge-podge screenplay needed a focus, something that Tim Burton has trouble grasping. He has made many flicks that have great elements but not a collective whole. Mars Attacks! and Planet of the Apes are two prime examples of works that do not work.

Eva Green is best known as Vesper Lind in Casino Royale, the first Daniel Craig outing as 007. As a Bond girl, she isn’t given that much to do except look great. Here, she steals just about every scene she is in. She goes tooth to fang with Johnny Depp and delivers the best performance of the piece. Her Angelique is a wonderfully crazed witch who will stop at nothing to stop the man she loves. The film works best when she and Barnabas go after each other.

Both Michelle Pfeiffer and Helena Bonham Carter are given little to do and their inclusion into Dark Shadows feels like stunt casting. To even a higher degree is the waste of talent of Chloe Grace Moretz and Christopher Lee, both previous vampires in Hammer Films. Only Jackie Earle Haley delivers a small part with the kind of comedic punch the material deserves.

Dark Shadows will probably drive in the horror fans and those who wax nostalgic for a show they remember being better than it was. I found the film mostly mediocre and a tremendous waste of a talented cast and crew. The movie looked great, with amazing sets and costumes; it just didn’t have anything at all to say.

DARK SHADOWS is set to hit theaters on May 11, 2012.

Occasionally I post info about comic book industry artists and writers, usually tied in with movie news or some big company event. As many of you who read the site may already be aware of, I manage the Dallas Comic Con and Sci-Fi Expo events in Dallas, and from time to time we get some pretty amazing people on the guest roster. In about a week or so, we’ll be having our 10th Anniversary show, and the guest list for this one is pretty spectacular. It occurs to me that making a post about some of the more notable names doesn’t have to be looked at as a vain or self-serving thing… it’s informative, and that’s what we’re about here. And with that, I turn today’s focus on Neal Adams.

This May 19-20 sees the return of the Dallas Comic Con celebrating its 10th Anniversary, officially titled ‘Stan Lee presents Dallas Comic Con.’ Among the incredible guests attending is a very special creator – the one and only Neal Adams. When it comes to comic book artists, there are well-known names, and then there’s “legendary” status. Adams continually redefines the genre with innovative ideas and dramatic character interpretations. His takes on popular heroes like Batman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow and Superman have wowed readers and heavily influences multiple generations of illustrators. Some of earliest days found him turning in comic strips for BEN CASEY, based on the popular ABC series. But it would be his work at DC Comics that defined his fan base, beginning in the Silver Age with covers for titles like ACTION COMICS and SUPERMAN’S GIRLFRIEND LOIS LANE. His work on Deadman in STRANGE ADVENTURES became award-winning, and with good reason. Neal moved into Marvel work with X-MEN and THE AVENGERS. But some of his most treasured stories were found in BATMAN and DETECTIVE COMICS, as well as GREEN LANTERN/GREEN ARROW in the Bronze Age. Adams also became a strong advocate for creator rights, even helping SUPERMAN creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster receive long-overdue credit, and getting original pages returned to artist Jack Kirby. Neal even formed his own comic book imprint with Continuity Comics, and continues to inspire and influence artists and readers to this day.

It’s hard to believe an industry legend like Neal Adams has never appeared in a popular city like Dallas before, but thankfully this May 19-20 that will change. We’re incredibly honored to have Mr. Adams join us as a special guest for the 10-year Anniversary of the Dallas Comic Con… like many others would claim, he’s one of my heroes.

Neal is appearing both days of the show, which also features guests like Stan Lee, Patrick Stewart, George Perez, Laura Vandervoort, Len Wein, James Marsters, Arthur Suydam, John de Lancie, Doug Sneyd, and Adam West and Burt Ward… to name but a few. Also check out his Vanguard Publishing book ‘The Art of Neal Adams’ which will be available at the show.  VIP and 2-day priority passes are sold out, but General Admission tickets will be available at the show. You can find more information on the Dallas Comic Con HERE or follow the show Twitter HERE.

If you’re not familiar with the name Tony DeZuniga, you’re not familiar with one of the most talented and generous personalities in the comic book industry. I had the good fortune of knowing Tony and his wonderful wife Tina after inviting them to the Dallas Comic Con in January 2008, at which Tony was our Guest of Honor. After that show, during which almost our whole staff and comic fan community quickly fell in love with the couple, I would frequently see them out and about at other conventions. I always admired Tony’s dedication to the con circuit, and eagerness to interact with fans. Then there was his art, his incredibly detailed and breathtaking art. Tony could sit there at a show and knock out stunning convention commissions one after the other – these could not be called quick con sketches, they were works of art.

Tony was instrumental in kicking off the Filipino comic artist movement back in the 1970′s, which also introduced the industry to names like Alex Nino and Ernie Chan. Those days weren’t his first exposure to comics, as he had done work in the Philippines dating back to the 50′s. While making a name for himself with American audiences, he co-created characters like Jonah Hex and Black Orchid for DC. Tony also did work for Marvel on titles like CONAN THE BARBARIAN and THOR. I’m proud to own a few originals by the man, and they are some of my most-treasured pieces of original art.

In April of 2012, Tony suffered a stroke while visiting The Philippines. While he fought through it, there were several side effects, and hospital bills became nearly impossible to manage. Many prominent creators in the industry, including Neal Adams, Steve Niles, and Neil Gaiman did their best to encourage donations from other industry professionals and fans alike. Tony passed away at 1:25am on May 11, 2012 due to heart failure. It was a devastating blow to friends and fans who were hoping he’d pull through after his tough ordeal. Comic Book Artist Gerry Alanguilan had the following to say regarding DeZuniga’s impact on the current generation of Filipino comic book creators:

Tony DeZuniga mattered a lot to us because he became one of us. He joined us at our conventions, he hung out with us, interacted with us, and by doing so, he showed that he embraced us and accepted our contributions to the comics industry. He was our friend…. On a personal level, I found Mang Tony’s presence at conventions gave me a sense of security. He was a rock. An anchor. A steady presence I knew I could count on. He was there every time without fail. I knew that if I went to a comics convention, he would be there. And that was comforting to me.

Please read Gerry’s full post about Tony on his site HERE.  It breaks my heart to write this, as I had genuinely hoped to have Tony back in Big D once more, and was thinking he’d get past all of this and be smiling and sketching at San Diego Comic-Con. I know he’s now in a better place, and my thoughts and prayers go out to Tina and his family. Many sites have reported Tony’s age to be 71, but he was in fact 79… a rather youthful 79 if I may say so. If you’d liked to post condolences, you may do so at Tony’s official Facebook page HERE.

Want to see the new Brandon Routh movie CROOKED ARROWS free and before anyone else? Bigfanboy.com and Freestyle Releasing will be hosting a special screening this Monday, May 14th at 7:30pm. No need to enter or pick up passes anywhere, just go HERE and print a pass for you and a guest – passes are limited so print yours as soon as possible – once our allotment is used up, that’s it.

PLEASE DO US A FAVOR AND EMAIL US (send to thebigfanboy[at]gmail.com) TO LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING SO WE CAN GET A HEAD COUNT. You’ll still need to print the pass and have it with you to get you in, but it helps if we have an idea how many will be there.

This inspirational film about the sport of lacrosse stars Brandon Routh (SUPERMAN RETURNS), Gil Birmingham (The TWILIGHT movies), Crystal Allen, and Chelsea Ricketts.

The Screening will be held at:

Studio Movie Grill – Dallas
11170 N. Central Expressway – Dallas, TX 75243
Monday, May 14, 2012
At 7:30 PM

Standard screening rules apply. A pass does NOT guarantee you a seat, you must arrive early and wait in line with everyone else. We always recommend showing up at least 2 hours before showtime to insure a good seat at the movie. In some cases more passes are distributed than there are seats, which is another reason to arrive early.

SYNOPSIS: a story centered on a Native American lacrosse team making its way through a prep school league tournament.

CROOKED ARROWS opens May 18, 2012

Release Day Round-Up is an ongoing feature here at Bigfanboy that will be posted on the day prior to any big release to showcase the important information and marketing material for the new movies being released the following day. This way you can make an informed decision on what movie (or movies) you will see on opening weekend. As always, let us know what you think in the comments, if you would like anything added and if you plan on seeing the particular movie being highlighted on opening weekend, sometime down the road, wait for it on home release or passing all together. Here’s all you could want to know about DARK SHADOWS:

DARK SHADOWS
Official Website: www.DarkShadowsthemovie.com
Official Facebook: www.facebook.com/darkshadowsmovie
Official Twitter: www.twitter.com/filmdarkshadows
Release Date: Friday, May 11, 2012

Critics Concensus: Rotten Tomatoes

MPAA: PG-13 for comic horror violence, sexual content, some drug use, language and smoking.
Presentation: 2D and IMAX
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Genre: Gothic Comedy
Screenwriters: Seth Grahame-Smith
Directed By: Tim Burton

Starring: Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Helena Bonham Carter, Jackie Earle Haley, Jonny Lee Miller, Eva Green, Chloë Grace Moretz, Bella Heathcote and Gully McGrath.

Synopsis: In the year 1752, Joshua and Naomi Collins, with young son Barnabas, set sail from Liverpool, England to start a new life in America. But even an ocean was not enough to escape the mysterious curse that has plagued their family. Two decades pass and Barnabas (Johnny Depp) has the world at his feet, or at least the town of Collinsport, Maine. The master of Collinwood Manor, Barnabas is rich, powerful and an inveterate playboy…until he makes the grave mistake of breaking the heart of Angelique Bouchard (Eva Green). A witch, in every sense of the word, Angelique dooms him to a fate worse than death: turning him into a vampire, and then burying him alive. Two centuries later, Barnabas is inadvertently freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972. He returns to Collinwood Manor to find that his once-grand estate has fallen into ruin. The dysfunctional remnants of the Collins family have fared little better, each harboring their own dark secrets.

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Trailer Stockyard is a collection of recently released trailers for your viewing pleasure. Check out the new trailers and synopsis below for: ARGO, A FANTASTIC FEAR OF EVERYTHING, KILLER JOE, THE DICTATOR and THE WATCH.

A FANTASTIC FEAR OF EVERYTHING is directed by Crispian Mills and Chris Hopewell and stars Simon Pegg, Amara Karan, Clare Higgins, Sheridan Smith and Alan Drake.

SYNOPSIS: Simon Pegg will star in “A Fantastic Fear of Everything,” a psycho comedy in which he plays a children’s author turned crime novelist whose research into the lives of Victorian serial killers turns him into a paranoid wreck, especially when a Hollywood executive decides he wants to make a film out of his findings.

A FANTASTIC FEAR OF EVERYTHING is set to hit theaters on June 8, 2012 in the UK but the US release date has not been released yet.

ARGO is directed by Ben Affleck and stars Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman, Kerry Bishe, Kyle Chandler, Rory Cochrane, Christopher Denham, Tate Donovan, Clea DuVall, Victor Garber, Zeljko Ivanek, Richard Kind, Scoot McNairy, Chris Messina, Michael Parks and Taylor Schilling.

SYNOPSIS: Based on true events, “Argo” chronicles the life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis–the truth of which was unknown by the public for decades. On November 4, 1979, as the Iranian revolution reaches its boiling point, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, taking 52 Americans hostage. But, in the midst of the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge in the home of the Canadian ambassador. Knowing it is only a matter of time before the six are found out and likely killed, a CIA “exfiltration” specialist named Tony Mendez (Affleck) comes up with a risky plan to get them safely out of the country. A plan so incredible, it could only happen in the movies.

ARGO is set to hit theaters on October 12, 2012.

Official Website: www.Argothemovie.com

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KILLER JOE is directed by William Friedkin and stars Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church and Gina Gershon.

SYNOPSIS: When 22 year old drug dealer Chris (Hirsch) has his stash stolen by his mother, he has to come up with six thousand dollars quick or he’s dead. Desperate, he turns to “Killer Joe” (McConaughey) when he finds out that his mother’s life insurance policy is worth $50,000. Although Joe usually demands cash up front, he finds himself willing to bend the rules in exchange for Chris’ attractive younger sister, Dottie (Temple), who will serve as sexual collateral until the money comes in… if it ever does.

KILLER JOE is set to hit theaters in a limited capacity on July 27, 2012.

THE DICTATOR is directed by Larry Charles from a script by Sacha Baron Cohen, Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer and David Mandel.  The film stars Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Faris, Ben Kingsley, Megan Fox, John C. Reilly and J.B. Smoove.

SYNOPSIS: The film tells the heroic story of a dictator who risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed. It is inspired by the best selling novel “Zabibah and The King” by Saddam Hussein.

THE DICTATOR is set to hit theaters on May 11, 2012.

Official Website: www.RepublicofWadiya.com

THE WATCH (formerly titled NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH) is directed by Akiva Schaffer and stars Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Rosemarie DeWitt, Jonah Hill, Richard Ayoade, Will Forte and Billy Crudup.

SYNOPSIS: “The Watch” is a sci-fi comedy about a suburban “neighborhood watch” group that serves as a front for dads to get some male-bonding time away from their families. The group finds itself in over its head when it uncovers a plot to destroy the world.

THE WATCH (formerly titled NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH) is set to hit theaters on July 27, 2012.

Official Website: www.JoinTheWatch.com