Frank Castle's Family

Billboard: Oliver Withöft RIP

2014-01-21T12:58:00.002-08:00

I wrote this short obituary about my friend and colleague, Oliver Withöft.

James Avery RIP

2014-01-02T16:00:00.000-08:00

Most folks in America remembered him as Uncle Phil from "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," but to a large segment of the pop culture loving population, he was the voice of Shredder, as well.

I've produced a number of special features for Lionsgate's DVD collections of the classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle series (by the way, the current incarnation on Nickelodeon is awesome!).

I setup an interview with Pat Fraley (voice of Krang) and he was kind enough to let us use his home to speak with his old pal James Avery, as well. Avery was in the midst of doing Shakespeare at that time. I also seem to remember him having a cast, maybe on one of his legs? Anyway, he was great.

Here's my interview with the late James Avery. RIP, sir.

AltPress: Most Anticipated 2014

2013-12-29T20:43:00.002-08:00

I've contributed to another cover story! That there Mr. Ronnie Radke there in the center? That story is mine inside this issue, which "streets" January 7th. I've got a couple more inside the issue, as well. More info: RIGHT HERE.

AltPress Readers Poll: Thank You!

2013-12-24T23:03:00.000-08:00

The readers of Alternative Press voted on their Top 3 print articles of 2013. All three of the ones they chose were mine! Thank you, readers! Feeling truly blessed by it. Thank you.

Top Albums Of 2013

2013-12-06T13:27:00.000-08:00

These are the records that knocked my socks off...

01. The Dillinger Escape Plan, One of Us is the Killer

02. Integrity, Suicide Black Snake

03. Beastmilk, Climax

04. Kylesa, Ultraviolet

05. Coliseum, Sister Faith

06. SubRosa, More Constant Than the Gods

07. Purson, The Circle and the Blue Door

08. Blood Orange, Cupid Deluxe

09. True Widow, Circumambulation

10. Morne, Shadows

11. Mazzy Star, Seasons of Your Day

12. Robbie Williams, Swings Both Ways

13. My Bloody Valentine, MBV

14. Beady Eye, Be

15. Windhand, Soma

16. Deafheaven, Sunbather

17. Sleigh Bells, Bitter Rivals

18. Neko Case, The Worse Things Get, The Harder I Fight...

19. Ihsahn, Das Seelenbrechen

20. Living Sacrifice, Ghost Thief

Honorable Mention:

Yahoo! UK: "Homefront" Interviews

2013-12-05T17:37:00.000-08:00

MovieWeb: 'Delivery Man' Interviews

2013-12-05T02:25:00.001-08:00

MTV: Box Office Report

2013-12-02T13:19:00.001-08:00

"The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" and Disney's "Frozen" gobble up Thanksgiving records. READ HERE.

MTV: Box Office Report

2013-11-25T06:00:00.000-08:00

It's an SEO party this morning: "The Hunger Games" and "Twilight" in the same headlines! CLICK HERE to read all about the record-breaking weekend enjoyed by "Catching Fire."

AltPress: Sleeping With Sirens Cover

2013-11-20T00:54:00.003-08:00

My latest cover story for Alternative Press! Sleeping With Sirens have nabbed the coveted Artist of the Year title and I'm super excited to have penned another AP cover feature. MORE INFO HERE.

MTV: Box Office Report

2013-11-18T13:00:00.000-08:00

"The Best Man Holiday" was the only new wide release brave enough to go up against "Thor: The Dark World" over the weekend. While Marvel's second post-"Avengers" sequel held onto the #1 spot, "Best Man" smashed industry expectations. READ THE REST OF MY REPORT HERE.

MTV: Box Office Report

2013-11-11T07:00:00.000-08:00

Leave it to the "God of Thunder" to make it rain.

"Thor: The Dark World" brought in an estimated $86.1 million over the weekend, putting the Marvel sequel several "realms" away from the competition. The new "Thor" ruled much of the rest of Midgard, er, Earth over the weekend, too. "Thor: The Dark World" opened a week earlier overseas, expanding over the weekend to the tune of $94 million for a foreign market total of $241 million.

READ MORE....

MTV: Box Office Preview

2013-11-08T09:00:00.000-08:00

In the ridiculously verbally impressive "Rap God," Eminem demands: "You be Thor and I'll be Odin." Slim Shady had every right to draw that comparison, given that Em is about to dominate the album charts for the zillionth time while the mythological gods of Marvel Comics he name-checked have the box office on lock. READ MORE.

Billboard: T-Bone Burnett/'The Big Lebowski'

2013-10-31T09:00:00.000-07:00

T Bone Burnett on 'The Big Lebowski' and Channeling the Dude, Auto-Tune, Content vs. Art at Film & TV Music Conference. READ HERE.

MTV: 'The Originals' Recap

2013-10-30T19:41:00.000-07:00

"Sinners and Saints." READ HERE.

MovieWeb: 'Ender's Game' Interviews

2013-10-30T17:43:00.000-07:00

MovieWeb: Harrison Ford Interview

2013-10-30T17:31:00.000-07:00

MTV: 'The Originals' (Exclusive Photo)

2013-10-29T19:43:00.000-07:00

A vamp, a witch and a werewolf...

AltPress: Ronnie Radke & Craig Mabbitt

2013-10-29T18:17:00.000-07:00

The war of words between Ronnie Radke and Craig Mabitt has stretched on for years, ever since Radke went to prison and Mabbitt replaced him in Escape The Fate. Radke's first album with Falling In Reverse didn't mince words. And now... They're buddies. And they're going on tour together. This video, shot at Ronnie's house, captures the first time they had been face-to-face in three years.

Harrison Ford Talks To Me About THAT Big Sequel!

2013-10-29T14:58:00.000-07:00

MovieWeb: 'Carrie' Interviews

2013-10-23T17:47:00.000-07:00

MovieWeb: 'Machete Kills' Interview

2013-10-23T17:44:00.000-07:00

MTV: 'The Originals' Recap

2013-10-23T10:00:00.000-07:00

Girl in New Orleans. READ HERE.

AltPress: Andy Biersack Cover Story

2013-10-22T18:06:00.000-07:00

MTV: 'The Originals' Recap

2013-10-16T19:45:00.000-07:00

Tangled Up in Blue. READ HERE.