Fancy Yourself A Writer? Like GI Joe? Then Check This Out !

If you haven't heard about Kindle Worlds yet and you're a writer, it's time you did.

Here's how it works: Kindle Worlds is a publication submission platform where you choose a licensed World, read the Content Guidelines for that World, write your story, upload that story, create a cover using free images or your own image, and accept a publishing contract with Amazon Publishing. It’s simple and it’s fast. Every Kindle Worlds story will be featured on Amazon.com and Kindle devices and apps.

But here's the kicker: Amazon just came to an agreement with Hasbro for the G.I. Joe universe!

Amazon and Hasbro shaking hands on this allows writers to publish their own fiction and earn royalties using established characters such as Snake Eyes, Cobra Commander and Zartan.

Amazon is throwing serious licensing fees at intellectual property owners to allow this to take place. GI Joe? Veronica Mars? Harbinger? Gossip Girl? The Vampire Diaries? Ravenswood? Something for almost everyone.

I'm most interested in G.I. Joe myself. Might even give it a go! I love the Snake Eyes character. I'd have to get deeper into the lore but I really enjoy the movies, especially the last one (G.I. JOE: RETALIATION) in 3D.

3D Geek Alert: Get A Free Ticket To See MEN IN BLACK III With A Pre-Order Of The Blu-ray

Amazon's got a pretty good deal going on right now for the first 10,000 customers who pre-order the Men In Black 3 Blu-ray from them before June 25, 2013. This will undoubtedly sell out fast, so if you plan on getting the Blu-ray anyway - go for it!

Here's what Amazon says about the deal:

Be one of the first 10,000 customers to pre-order Men in Black 3 on Blu-ray or Blu-ray 3D at Amazon.com between May 23, 2012 and June 25, 2012 and receive a promotional code that you can redeem by July 5, 2012 for a certificate valid for one admission up to $10 to see the movie at participating theaters. Terms and conditions apply.

• Step 1: Complete your pre-order of Men in Black 3 on Blu-ray or Blu-ray 3D between May 23, 2012 and June 25, 2012.
• Step 2: If you are one of the first 10,000 to pre-order, you will receive an e-mail within 48 hours containing your promotional code, click the link contained in the email to go to http://www.sonymoviecash.com/mib3 and redeem your promotional code by July 5, 2012. 
• Step 3: On the http://www.sonymoviecash.com/mib3, website follow the instructions to enter your promotional code and other required information and print your certificate. 

Sounds like a great deal to me. THE AVENGERS gave away poster at the midnight screenings but this deal of a free ticket AND potentially seeing a 6 minute clip of THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN at the screening tonight is adding up to a really good deal!

Thanks to /Film for the heads up!

MUST WATCH: New BRAVE Featurette Highlighting Merida **AND** The "ART OF BRAVE" Pre-order!!

Ok - NOW we're getting somewhere. I don't know why Pixar didn't start us off with more of this type of exposure to the world of BRAVE - because I am really liking what I am seeing now. Gorgeous!! THIS is the Pixar I know and love. Ignore the French subtitles as best you can - unless you're French of course!

I love that YouTube has embraced 3D too - though we aren't quite there yet for quality side by side stereoscopic viewing. Still if you don't mind anaglyph 3D, break out the old red and blue glasses! Definitely not for me though.

Here's the movie's storyline:
Since ancient times, stories of epic battles and mystical legends have been passed through the generations across the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. In “Brave,” a new tale joins the lore when the courageous Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald) confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts. Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (voice of Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (voice of Craig Ferguson) and cantankerous Lord Dingwall (voice of Robbie Coltrane). Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric old Wise Woman (voice of Julie Walters) for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to discover the meaning of true bravery in order to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late.

Pixar's BRAVE opens June 22.

Check out the featurette:




**AND**

Check out this awesome new book "Art of Brave" available to pre-order right now!

Here's the description from Amazon:
Brave is Pixar's first fairy tale, a lush, animated adventure through the forests, heaths, and highlands of medieval Scotland. Featuring behind-the-scenes interviews with the film's many artists, The Art of Brave also showcases the gorgeous concept art that went into the creation of the movie, including colour scripts, storyboards, character studies, environment art, sculpts, and more.

The preface is by none other than John Lasseter.

Here are the product details:
Hardcover: 160 pages
Publisher: Chronicle Books (May 30, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1452101426
ISBN-13: 978-1452101422
Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.5 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,519 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
#1 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > Cinematography
#11 in Books > Arts & Photography > Design & Decorative Arts > Graphic Design
#19 in Books > Humor & Entertainment > Movies



Can't wait for this movie now! And yes, actually I do want to see more marketing for BRAVE - sounds strange considering how studios put out too much these days, but most of what I have seen thus far for this movie has not been up to par for me. THIS was so refreshing! More please!!

Featurette via Bleeding Cool

3D Geek Alert: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Pre-order Items Available Online

Jim here. Thanks to the heads up from James, I can now list some of the items now available for Disney's A CHRISTMAS CAROL by either pre-order or email notification:

Disney's A CHRISTMAS CAROL "The book of the film" paperback and you can also drop a hint to the guys at Amazon that you would like to be able to download and read this on your Kindle.

Should be your standard movie storyline transposed to paperback with tons of illustrations and/or movie screen shots.

You can also sign up to be among the first notified when A Christmas Carol [Theatrical Release] DVD is available for purchase on Amazon - or the Blu-ray edition.

There is also another paperback available entitled SEASON'S GREEDINGS which will be released on September 22 for only $3.99. The description is as follows:

"The timeless tale of an old miser who must face Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet-to-Come, is re-imagined by cinematic visionary Robert Zemeckis. The three Ghosts remind Scrooge of the man he once used to be, the cold truth of who he is today, and what will happen if Scrooge does not strive to be a better man for tomorrow! Set during the holidays, A Christmas Carol is sure to stand out as a classic holiday film for years to come."

This edition has 8 pages of photos from the movie.

Last but not least is the Nintendo DS game version of the movie.

You can also play dominoes with it apparently and select classic Christmas songs to play.

The game is rated for 10 year olds and up and will be released on November 3.

The screen shots look compelling for young children without question. My kids are heavily in Nintendo so I will be picking this one up undoubtedly.