Jackson Publick's A Bold New Day Dawns

OK, I'm a little late reporting this. Sorry, blame the place I work. Anyway, Jackson Publick AKA Christopher McCulloch, has a new article (if you can call March 27th "new").

It is called"A Bold New Day Dawns"

"...you probably have some questions about the upcoming season, and just what the hell we think we're doing over here at the AstroBase. Questions such as..."

"WHEN WILL SEASON 4.2 FINALLY AIR?"

You Can Read the Rest by Clicking Here

MTV's The Maxx

There was a time when MTV was a innovative music television channel. Most of the cable channels programs was music, like its name suggests. This was long before The Real World and all the other “reality shows” that fill the programing today. They did have an occasional show that wasn't music related, and one of those was called MTV's Oddities.

There were two shows I remember, one called The Head, and the other, one of my favorites, called The Maxx. The Maxx was a 13 part cartoon which was not only based on Sam Kieth's wonderful comic but used much on his actual artwork.

How to describe The Maxx? That is a hard one. It is the story on Julie Winters, a freelance social worker, we friend, The Maxx, a large purple guy with a weird mask, Mr. Gone, an odd fellow who is the only one who seems to know what it going on and much more, Maxx seems to travel between two worlds, one the normal, corrupt world, and the other, the outback, in which he is a hero protecting Julie, the jungle queen. I'm not doing the show justice.

I had recorded them on VHS when they were originally on but as I tried to transfer these to DVD, they recordings didn't hold up to well. The tracking was messed up among other things. I also has a VHS tape of The Maxx that I had purchased years back but it was an edited version with some of the music changed. At least on whole episode was left out. I decided to just to to get what I could off the old VHS and just deal with it,

My wife found a recent (2009) DVD release of the series that I didn't know existed. It was the complete 13 shows with commentary and bonus material. Happy days!

I have also discovered that, and the reason I'm writing this, is that all 13 shows are available to your watching pleasure at MTV's website. I highly suggest that anyone in animation should give this is try.

Click Here to watch The Maxx!

Finally New Futurama Episodes

Another great animated series, Futurama will finally have new episodes starting this Thursday on Comedy Central. These are the first new shows since 2003!

Venture Brothres News - Finally!

Over at the Publick Nuisance site, some questions on the second half of the Venture Brothers season four are answered, including . . .

"WHEN WILL SEASON 4.2 FINALLY AIR?"
"AUGUST?! BUT DOESN'T THAT SUCK?"
"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU GUYS DOING OVER THERE?"
"WHAT'S THIS I KEEP HEARING ABOUT TOYS?!"

and more.

Click here to read the whole post!

Jason Lenzi Interview

The wonderful site, The Mantis Eye Experiment, has a interview with Jason Lenzi. They talk about the new Venture Brothers action figures. Great read.

Second Interview with Bif Bang Pow!'s Jason Lenzi

James Urbaniak is Crumb

Just watched American Splendor. James Urbaniak does a wonderful job as Robert Crumb.

Great flick if you've never seen it!

Dr. Venture & Brock Samson Action Figures

The Venture Bros. Dr. Venture & Brock Samson Action Figures

Join the action with Dr. Venture and Brock Samson!

Articulated figures based on the animated TV series The Venture Bros.

Note the retro '70s design and the real fabric clothing!

Bif Bang Pow! blasts off for action with this line of fully articulated, 8-inch tall action figures based on Adult Swim's all-the-rage animated series The Venture Bros. You'll find the most popular and recognizable characters from the show faithfully represented in amazing detail, real fabric clothing, and a 1970's retro style that accurately portrays that distinctive action-comedy mix that has become synonymous with the TV series! Comes individually carded in clamshell packaging.

This Series 1 set includes 2 individually packaged action figures Dr. Venture &Brock Samson

You can check them out at the Entertainment Earth, Inc Website

And what is this?

This is a picture from Publick Nuisance. Jackson says it is a preview of Coming Attractions...

It looks like it might be a model, or early prototype for a Doctor Venture action figure.

There is no explaination

Go any idea's?

Venture News

Sorry folks, have had computer problems among other things . . .

Anyway, I just saw a post on Mantis Eye that has the date for the start of the second part of season 4 to start in August. That's real disapointing to those of use that where thinking spring.

Oh well, good things come to those that wait.

Brock Sampson will be back

I had not been on Jackson Publick's (AKA Christopher McCulloch) site Publick Nuisance in a while. I've been a little down on the latest Venture Brothers shows. I was very glad to see this post from November 15, 2009.

"Brock's absence has nothing to do with Patrick Warburton. He didn't ask for more money, he's not too busy for us, he hasn't refused to come back or anything of the sort. It was a creative choice on our part, and Brock WILL be back in the show at some point. Just not this week. Or next."

That was great news.

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James Urbaniak in a Bathtub

Found this on YouTube. The voice of Dr. Venture on Adult Swim's "Venture Bros." sits down with comic Sara Benincasa in his kids' bathtub. Magic ensues.



Some of the comments are "Urbaniak is the coolest geek!" and "This is certainly the best interview in a bathtub I've seen all week. Perhaps even all month :)"

Venture Brothers - The Revenge Society

Just when I this this show can't get any fucking stranger . . . I'm starting to worry about the sanity of Doc and Jackson!

It's good to see Phantom Limb back as Revenge! Still wanting to see Brock.

There are some great laughs in this show, which is whats important! I like the fact they brought back the orb and filled in some of the blanks. Can I say that I am really tired of Sergeant Hatred. They show just seems a little empty without Brock. To make the show really work, you need that strong character. Brock was sort of the voice of reason in a crazy household, but Hatred is just another crazy.

Rating for this show 2.5 out of 5!

Venture Brothers - Return to Malice

Does the Venture Brothers get weirder and weirder.

It begins like something big is going down. 21, looking for the killer of 24, kidnaps the Hank and Dean. Sergeant Hatred and Doc go go out to rescue the boy. Doctor Girlfriend seems to be keeping a secret from the The Monarch, who is suffering from something that makes his face look like John Merrick. It typical Venture Brothers fashion, the show ends up in the last way you'd expect.

What we learn: How 21 transformed into the beast he is now and his continuing friendship with 24.

Lots of good laughs in this show. Still no Brock and to be honest, I'm really getting tired of Hatred.

Rating for this show 3.5 out of 5!
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Venture Brothers - Perchance to Dean

You've got to hand it to Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer, it would have been easy be like most shows and always end the show where is began. In other words, nothing every changes. (See The Simpsons). Here is season four of the Venture Brothers, we've seen major changed.

I have to admit that when the began with a flashback features Brock's first day as bodygaurd, I was hoping he was going to be featured in the show. But, no, it was just a set up for a mutant Dean.

I got a kick out of the progressive rock stuff but I'm old!

Anyway, I thought it was a good show, many laughs, and continues on the theme of Dean being Doc Ventures son and Hank being Brock's.

Feel free to let me know what you think!

Venture Brothers - Handsome Ransom

I love this episode. This is one of those episodes that is a stand alone show. it doesn’t have anything to do with the main, continuing story line. The first act gets a little creepy with the whole Hank and Captain Sunshine bedtime scene. Of course, this turns out to be a nice joke that I won’t spoil it for you.

I must say I was a little disappointed not to have Brock in the show. I’m still not a fan of Sgt. Hatred . I don’t know why but never found his character very funny. I was glad to see he might be reverting to his old pedophile ways, as weird as that sounds.

The whole episode is a whole weird take on Batman. In fact, Kevin Conroy, the voice of the latest cartoon Batman plays the voice of Captain Sunshine. Hank even asked his if he could introduce hi to Batman. I thought it was hilarious when Captain Sunshine assumed Hank use to be in the circus.

I am not gong to outline the show as you should see it yourself. THe show has The Monarch, Dr. Mrs. The Monarch, Pete White and Master Billy Quizboy. Another classic episode!

"Believe this, Ask Jeeves!" Dr. Thaddeus S. "Rusty" Venture

Venture Bros Imaginary Episode Animatic- 'Lam-Pooned!'

A while back, Kevin Karstens made a comment about the season four preview. He mentioned the episode he created, in which explains how Henchman 24 survived. It was on Youtube, so I thought I would post it. It's very well done and I believe he did all the voices himself.

Part 1


Part 2

Venture Brothers: Blood of the Father Reaction

I was wondering what you all thought of the Season four opening to The Venture Brothers.

Personally, I thought there was a few laughs but I can't seem to be a little disappointed. I am going to watch it again before making up my mind.

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Blood of the Father, Heart of Steel

That's right. On October 18th, 2009 season four of the Venture Brothers will finally start.

From the Mantis-Eye Website:

Just in case you weren't aware, the first episode of Venture Bros. season four, Blood of the Father, Heart of Steel, airs this upcoming Sunday night at midnight (which is technically Monday, but you know how this works). So tune it to your local Adult Swim channel and watch!
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Dragon*Con Panel Video

Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer at Dragon*Con. I love this show but after watching this, I realize that there are a few people who take this show way yo serious!

A Real Molotov Cocktease

A fan dress's as Brocks lady. You can see the complete picture by clicking HERE!
















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