Comic Books, Magazines, and Books from Diamond Distributors for September 6, 2017

COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS

JUL161307    4 KIDS WALK INTO A BANK #5 (MR)    $3.99
JUL172001    AB IRATO #5 (OF 6)    $3.99
JUL171261    ACTIONVERSE ONGOING #1 STRAY CVR A IZAAKSE    $3.99
JUL171262    ACTIONVERSE ONGOING #1 STRAY CVR B GOLDING    $3.99
JUL171263    ACTIONVERSE ONGOING #1 STRAY CVR C OHALLORAN    $3.99
JUL171537    ADVENTURE TIME #68 (C: 1-0-0)    $3.99
JUL171538    ADVENTURE TIME #68 SUBSCRIPTION SMIGIEL VAR (C: 1-0-0)    $3.99
JUL172076    AFTER EDEN #3 (OF 4)    $3.95
JUL171618    ALEX RIDER EAGLE STRIKE GN (C: 0-1-0)    $14.99
JUL171619    ALEX RIDER SCORPIA GN (C: 0-1-0)    $14.99
JUL171829    ALLS FAIRE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL GN (C: 0-1-0)    $12.99
JUL171830    ALLS FAIRE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL HC GN (C: 0-1-0)    $20.99
MAY171282    AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL TP AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL (C: 1-1-2)    $14.99
JUL171520    AMORY WARS GOOD APOLLO #6 (OF 12) (MR)    $3.99
MAY171766    ANCIENT DREAMS #4 REISSUE ED    $3.99
MAY171436    ANIMAL JAM #3 (OF 3) CVR A RUIZ    $3.99
MAY171437    ANIMAL JAM #3 (OF 3) CVR B FLEECS    $3.99
MAY171438    ANIMAL JAM #3 (OF 3) CVR C COLORING BOOK CVR    $3.99
JUL171311    ANIMOSITY THE RISE #3    $3.99
JUL172325    ANONYMOUS NOISE GN VOL 04 (C: 1-0-1)    $9.99
JUL171412    ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #282    $6.99
JUN171277    BEAUTIFUL CANVAS #3 (MR)    $3.99
JUL171913    BEIRUT WONT CRY GN (C: 0-1-2)    $30.00
APR171690    BLACK FLAME #4 (OF 7)    $3.99
MAY171534    BLACK FLAME #5 (OF 7)    $3.99
MAY172072    BLACK SABLE #1 (OF 6) CVR A DERENICK    $3.99
MAY172073    BLACK SABLE #1 (OF 6) CVR B CHEN    $3.99
MAY172074    BLACK SABLE #1 (OF 6) CVR C RUIZ    $3.99
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JUL172327    BLOODY MARY GN VOL 08 (C: 1-0-1)    $9.99
JUN171903    BLOOM INTO YOU GN VOL 03 (MR) (C: 0-1-0)    $12.99
JUL172303    BORUTO GN VOL 02 NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS (C: 1-0-1)    $9.99
JUL171745    BRANDON SANDERSON WHITE SAND TP VOL 01    $19.99
APR171278    CAVEWOMAN STARSHIP BLISH #2 CVR A MASSEY    $3.99
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APR171285    CAVEWOMAN STARSHIP BLISH #2 CVR H MANGUM (NET)    $PI
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MAY171858    DARK SOULS ARTIST EDITION HC    $29.99
JUL172297    DEATH NOTE SLIPCASE GN ALL IN ONE EDITION (C: 1-0-1)    $39.99
JUL161559    DF HARLEY QUINN #1 DF EXC TOP SECRET CGC GRADED (C: 0-1-2)    $89.99
DEC161644    DF JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1 ORLANDO SGN (C: 0-1-2)    $19.60
DEC161647    DF MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #0 GREEN RANGER ORLANDO SGN    $19.93
JUN171735    DISNEY GRAVITY FALLS CINESTORY VOL 04 SHORTS    $3.99
MAY171603    DISNEY MICKEY MOUSE HC VOL 11 MICKEY VS MICKEY (C: 1-1-2)    $34.99
MAY171826    DOCTOR WHO 12TH HC VOL 07 TERROR BENEATH    $22.99
JUN171935    DOCTOR WHO 9TH DOCTOR YEAR TWO #1 CVR A MELO    $3.99
JUN171936    DOCTOR WHO 9TH DOCTOR YEAR TWO #1 CVR B PHOTO    $3.99
JUL171275    DOLLFACE TP VOL 02 (MR)    $14.99
JUN171906    DREAMIN SUN GN VOL 03 (C: 0-1-0)    $12.99
JUL171646    DREAMS IN THIN AIR GN    $25.00
JUL171647    DURAN DURAN IMELDA MARCOS AND ME GN    $18.00
JUL172329    EVERYONES GETTING MARRIED GN VOL 06 (MR) (C: 1-0-1)    $9.99
JUL172130    EVIL WITHIN #1 CVR A OLIMPIERI    $3.99
JUL172131    EVIL WITHIN #1 CVR B VIDEOGAME VAR    $3.99
JUL171692    FRUIT NINJA #1 CVR A BROWN    $3.99
JUL171693    FRUIT NINJA #1 CVR B GAME PLAY    $3.99
APR171755    FUKITOR GN (MR) (C: 0-1-2)    $30.00
JUN171595    GARTH ENNIS RED TEAM TP VOL 02 DOUBLE TAP (MR)    $24.99
JUL171523    GIANT DAYS #30    $3.99
JUL171974    GOLDEN COMPASS COMPLETE ED GN HC (C: 1-1-0)    $21.99
JUL171973    GOLDEN COMPASS COMPLETE ED GN SC (C: 1-1-0)    $12.99
JUL172214    GOOD NIGHT PLANET HC (C: 0-1-0)    $12.95
JUN171548    GREATEST ADVENTURE #5 CVR A NORD    $3.99
JUN171549    GREATEST ADVENTURE #5 CVR B SMALLWOOD    $3.99
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JUL171755    GREEN HORNET 66 MEETS SPIRIT #3 (OF 5) CVR A TEMPLETON    $3.99
JUN171681    GROSZ HC (C: 0-1-2)    $19.99
JUL171757    GRUMPY CAT GARFIELD #2 (OF 3) CVR A HIRSCH    $3.99
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JUL171759    GRUMPY CAT GARFIELD #2 (OF 3) CVR C RUIZ    $3.99
JUL171760    GRUMPY CAT GARFIELD #2 (OF 3) CVR D FLEECS    $3.99
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JUL172266    HARBINGER RENEGADE #7 CVR A ROBERTSON    $3.99
JUL172267    HARBINGER RENEGADE #7 CVR B PORTELA    $3.99
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JUL171253    HERO CATS MIDNIGHT OVER STELLAR CITY VOL 2 #3    $3.99
JUN171908    HIGH SCHOOL LIFE OF FUDANSHI GN VOL 02 (MR) (C: 0-1-0)    $12.99
JUL171920    HUNTING ACCIDENT HC GN (C: 1-1-0)    $34.99
JUN171280    ICELAND GN    $15.00
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JUL171278    INFINITE SEVEN #7 CVR C HERMAN    $3.99
MAY178911    INUYASHIKI GN VOL 08 (C: 0-1-0)    $12.99
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JUN171673    JOHNNY APPLESEED HC (C: 0-1-2)    $19.99
JUN171909    KASE SAN & SHORTCAKE GN (MR) (C: 0-1-0)    $13.99
JUL171773    KEVIN SMITH YOGA HOSERS ONE SHOT CVR A QUIGLEY    $3.99
JUL172312    KIMI NI TODOKE GN VOL 27 FROM ME TO YOU (C: 1-0-1)    $9.99
MAY171256    KONG OF SKULL ISLAND TP VOL 02 (C: 0-1-2)    $16.99
JUL171821    LARKS KILLER #2 (OF 7) CVR A FRISON    $3.99
JUL171822    LARKS KILLER #2 (OF 7) CVR B DOS SANTOS    $3.99
JUL171823    LARKS KILLER #2 (OF 7) CVR C WILLINGHAM    $3.99
JUL171482    LAZARETTO #1 (OF 5)    $3.99
JUL171551    LOOKERS EMBER #2 (MR)    $5.99
JUL171555    LOOKERS EMBER #2 DANCERS (MR)    $5.99
JUL171556    LOOKERS EMBER #2 DANCERS BIKINI (MR)    $5.99
JUL171558    LOOKERS EMBER #2 DANCERS NUDE (MR)    $7.99
JUL171557    LOOKERS EMBER #2 DANCERS TOPLESS (MR)    $7.99
JUL171569    LOOKERS EMBER #2 GGA HOMAGE (MR)    $5.99
JUL171564    LOOKERS EMBER #2 GGA HOMAGE NUDE (MR)    $7.99
JUL171571    LOOKERS EMBER #2 LUSCIOUS (MR)    $5.99
JUL171566    LOOKERS EMBER #2 LUSCIOUS NUDE (MR)    $7.99
JUL171561    LOOKERS EMBER #2 NUDE (MR)    $7.99
JUL171553    LOOKERS EMBER #2 RED HOT (MR)    $5.99
JUL171562    LOOKERS EMBER #2 RED HOT NUDE (MR)    $7.99
JUL171570    LOOKERS EMBER #2 SEXY SPIES (MR)    $5.99
JUL171565    LOOKERS EMBER #2 SEXY SPIES NUDE (MR)    $7.99
JUL171554    LOOKERS EMBER #2 WORKOUT (MR)    $5.99
JUL171563    LOOKERS EMBER #2 WORKOUT NUDE (MR)    $7.99
JUL171552    LOOKERS EMBER #2 WRAP (MR)    $5.99
JUL171567    LOOKERS EMBER #2 WRAP NUDE (MR)    $7.99
JUL171906    LOVE & ROCKETS LIBRARY JAIME GN VOL 01 MAGGIE MECHANIC (NEW    $19.99
JUN171441    LUCY & ANDY NEANDERTHAL HC GN VOL 02 STONE COLD AGE (C: 0-1-    $12.99
JUL172026    MADE MEN #1    $3.99
JUL172027    MADE MEN #1 FERREYRA VAR    $3.99
DEC161612    MERCY SPARX YEAR ONE #3 (OF 3) CVR A MERHOFF    $3.99
DEC161613    MERCY SPARX YEAR ONE #3 (OF 3) CVR B SMITH    $3.99
JUL172144    MILLENNIUM GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE #1 (OF 2) CVR A IANNICI    $5.99
JUL172145    MILLENNIUM GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE #1 (OF 2) CVR B BOOK VA    $5.99
JUL172146    MILLENNIUM GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE #1 (OF 2) CVR C CARANFA    $5.99
JUL172294    MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM WING GN VOL 02 GLORY OF THE LOSERS (C: 1-    $12.95
DEC161688    MOUNTEBANK GN (MR) (C: 0-1-2)    $25.00
JUL172305    MY LOVE STORY GN VOL 13 (C: 1-0-1)    $9.99
JUN171573    NANCY DREW HARDY BOYS #6 (OF 6) CVR A DALTON    $3.99
JUN171574    NANCY DREW HARDY BOYS #6 (OF 6) CVR B FISH    $3.99
JUL172302    NARUTO CHIBI SASUKE SHARINGAN LEGEND GN VOL 01 (C: 1-0-1)    $9.99
JUN171865    NICKELODEON PANDEMONIUM HC VOL 03 LOUD AND CLEAR    $13.99
JUL172301    NISEKOI FALSE LOVE GN VOL 23 (C: 1-0-1)    $9.99
JUN171250    NO WORLD #5 CVR A GUNDERSON    $3.99
JUN171251    NO WORLD #5 CVR B TOVAR    $3.99
JUN171912    NON NON BIYORI GN VOL 08 (C: 0-1-0)    $12.99
JUL172330    ONE PIECE 3IN1 TP VOL 21 (C: 1-0-1)    $14.99
JUL172299    ONE PUNCH MAN GN VOL 12 (C: 1-0-1)    $9.99
JUL171783    PATHFINDER TP VOL 01 DARK WATERS RISING    $19.99
JUN171584    PATHFINDER WORLDSCAPE HC VOL 01    $29.99
JUL172168    PENNY DREADFUL #5 CVR A DAVIS    $3.99
JUL172169    PENNY DREADFUL #5 CVR B PHOTO    $3.99
JUL171302    POPE HATS #5 (MR)    $9.95
JUL171842    POPPIES OF IRAQ HC    $21.95
JUL171378    POPTROPICA BOOK 04 END OF TIME (C: 0-1-0)    $9.99
FEB171834    PRE CODE CLASSICS OUT OF SHADOWS SLIPCASE ED VOL 01 (C: 0-1-    $69.99
MAR171978    PRE CODE CLASSICS STRANGE TERRORS SLIPCASE ED HC (C: 0-1-1)    $69.99
DEC161851    PRE CODE CLASSICS TOM CORBETT SPACE CADET SLIPCASE ED VOL 01    $69.99
JAN171928    PRE CODE CLASSICS TOM CORBETT SPACE CADET SLIPCASE ED VOL 02    $69.99
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JUN178543    SECRET WEAPONS #1 (OF 4) 3RD PTG    $3.99
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JUL172166    SHERLOCK THE GREAT GAME #2 (OF 6) CVR C YEOWELL    $4.99
JUL172313    SKIP BEAT GN VOL 39 (C: 1-0-1)    $9.99
MAY171768    SOUTHERN NIGHTGOWN TP VOL 02    $14.99
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JUL171433    UBER INVASION #8 (MR)    $3.99
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JUL171806    WARLORD OF MARS DEJAH THORIS OMNIBUS TP VOL 01 (MR)    $39.99
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MAGAZINES
JUN172037    BACK ISSUE #100 (C: 0-1-1)    $9.95
JUN172342    GIRLS AND CORPSES MAGAZINE SUMMER 2017 (MR) (C: 0-1-1)    $8.95
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BOOKS
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NBA Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Debut "Mycroft Holmes" at San Diego Comic Con

NBA ALL-STAR KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR DEBUTS NEW MYCROFT HOLMES COMIC BOOK AT SDCC 2016

KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR MAKES SPECIAL APPEARANCE AT SDCC WITH PANEL AND SIGNING TO LAUNCH NEW COMIC

Titan Comics are excited to announce that NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will be unveiling his unique take on Mycroft Holmes at the summer global event San Diego Comic-Con this July 2016.

An all-new comic book adventure, The Apocalypse Handbook - written by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Robert Obtsfeld (Joker and the Thief) - sees the diffident, brilliant Mycroft pulled into a globe-spanning adventure at the behest of Queen Victoria and a secret organization at the heart of the British government. A madman is on the loose with futuristic weaponry capable of destroying civilization in the most horrific manner. Can the smartest man in England set aside his idle, womanizing ways long enough to track down the foe that may be his match?

This hotly anticipated comic book - which hits regular stores on August 3 - will exclusively debut at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con (July 21-24, 2016) with a special never-before-released variant cover by series artists Joshua Cassara (New Avengers, The Troop) and Luis Guerrero (The Twelfth Doctor) – only available to purchase at the show at Titan booth #5537.

As part of this special SDCC appearance, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as well as series artists, Joshua Cassara, Luis Guerrero, and Mycroft Holmes and the Apocalypse Handbook editor, Andrew James, will be speaking at an unmissable panel on Thursday July 21, 2016 at 12:00PM (room 5AB), taking SDCC attendees exclusively behind-the scenes of the new comic series and revealing special artwork previews.

SDCC attendees will also have the unique opportunity to meet Kareem and the creative team behind the comic book straight after the panel for a special Mycroft Holmes comic book signing at 13:30PM in Autograph Alley AA02.

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ABOUT KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and a six-time NBA champion. He is also one of a handful of influential and respected black men in America who has a national platform as a regular contributing columnist for The Washington Post and Time Magazine, where he shares his thoughts on some of the most socially relevant and politically controversial topics facing our nation today. After 50 years as an athlete, activist, and New York Times bestselling author, he offers his perspectives on how we can work together to solve some of these issues as a nationally recognized speaker who appears regularly on the lecture circuit. His new political book, Writings on the Wall - Searching for a New Equality Beyond Black and White will be released August 2016 by Time Books and offers his personal perspectives on political issues facing America today.

In 2012, Kareem was appointed to be the U.S. Cultural Ambassador by then Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. Currently he serves as the chairman of his Skyhook Foundation whose mission is to “Give Kids a Shot That Can’t be Blocked”  by bringing educational opportunities to under-served communities through innovative outdoor environmental learning.  Kareem’s most recent projects include the HBO Sports documentary, Kareem: Minority of One, which debuted in early November 2015 as HBO’s most watched and highest rated sports documentary. His debut novel Mycroft Holmes—a mystery novel and the first of an action/mystery series based on Sherlock Holmes’s savvy older brother—was released in by Titan Publishing in September 2015. Following the success of his novel, the comic, Mycroft Holmes & the Apocalypse Handbook will be released during Comic-Con in San Diego in July 2016.

For more information, visit: http://www.kareemabduljabbar.com/

Connect with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar:
https://www.facebook.com/kaj
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Review: "Mr. Holmes" Shows that Ian McKellan is as Sharp as Ever

TRASH IN MY EYE No. 4 (of 2016) by Leroy Douresseaux

[A version of this review originally appeared in Patreon.]

Mr. Holmes (2015)
Running time:  104 minutes (1 hour, 54 minutes)
MPAA – PG
DIRECTOR:  Bill Condon
WRITER:  Jeffrey Hatcher (based on the novel, A Slight Trick of the Mind, by Mitch Cullin)
PRODUCERS:  Iain Canning, Anne Carey, and Emile Sherman
CINEMATOGRAPHER:  Tobias A. Schliessler
EDITOR:  Virginia Katz
COMPOSER:  Carter Burwell

DRAMA with elements of a mystery

Starring:  Ian McKellen, Laura Linney, Milo Parker, Hiroyuki Sanada, Hattie Morahan, Patrick Kennedy, Frances de la Tour, Roger Allam, and John Sessions

Mr. Holmes is a 2015 British-American drama from director Bill Condon and writer Jeffrey Hatcher.  The film is based on the 2005 novel, A Slight Trick of the Mind, from author Mitch Cullin.  Mr. Holmes the movie focuses on an aged and retired Sherlock Holmes, who struggles with early dementia as he tries to remember his final case, which haunts him.

Mr. Holmes opens in 1947.  The long-retired Sherlock Holmes (Ian McKellen) returns from abroad and travels to Headley House, his farmhouse in Sussex.  He shares his home with Mrs. Munro (Laura Linney), his housekeeper and a war widow, and Roger (Milo Parker), her young son.  Holmes is suffering from early dementia or “senility.”  His trip abroad was to Japan, specifically Hiroshima, where he hoped to find the prickly ash plant, as he believes a “jelly” made from the plant can act as an elixir and help his failing memory.

Holmes is trying to recall his last case, which occurred over 30 years prior.  A suspicious husband, Thomas Kelmot (Patrick Kennedy), had asked Holmes to investigate his wife, Ann (Hattie Morahan).  Something happened, leaving the case unfinished and causing Holmes to retire.  Unhappy with his ex-partner, Dr. John Watson's account of the case, Holmes hopes to write his own account.  However, he has trouble recalling the details, but young Roger's curiosity drives the legendary detective to close a troubled chapter in his famed career.

Sherlock Holmes first appeared in the 1887 detective novel, A Study in Scarlet, which was written by British author, Arthur Conan Doyle.  Just over a decade later, the Holmes character began appearing in films, and after a little more than a century, Holmes has appeared in over 200 films (according to the British newspaper, The Telegraph).

Although I am a fan of Sherlock Holmes, I would be surprised if I have seen even 30 of those films.  I am certainly happy to have experienced Mr. Holmes.  It is one of the best Sherlock Holmes films that I have ever seen, primarily because of Ian McKellen's tenderly-wrought and alluring turn as Holmes.

As the 93-year-old Holmes, McKellen fashions a vulnerable man, who doggedly fights a losing battle with his health.  Still, he maintains his dignity and learns to change and to acknowledge his errors and misjudgments, both in the past and in the present.  As the Holmes seen in this film's flashbacks, who is in his late 50s or early 60s (which is somewhat unclear), McKellen presents a Holmes who is clearly a man of some age, but who is also clearly still a detective in full.  It is a testament to McKellen's skills and talent as a thespian that he can make two versions of “old-man Holmes” that are distinct from one another and are of different states of mind and intellect.

Laura Linney is potent and fiery as Mrs. Munro, although the script mostly keeps her restrained, even silently suffering.  Once again, a consummate actor takes what is given to her and makes it more than an actor of lesser skills could.  Young Milo Parker steals the movie as the brash Roger, who is on the cusp of young manhood and whose curiosity is a torch that brings light to what could have been a dark and moody film.

I recommend Mr. Holmes without reservations to fans of Sherlock Holmes movies and to fans of director Bill Condon.  He seems always to deliver interesting films that grab the audience with their unique way of being film narratives.  I think that there must simply be at least a few film award nominations in its future because Mr. Holmes does Sherlock Holmes so differently and so delightfully.

8 of 10
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Saturday, November 21, 2015


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"The Seven-Per-Solution" Transforms from Book to Movie to Comics August 2015

Nicholas Meyer’s The Seven-Per-Cent Solution Comes to Comics This August

The Real Story Behind Sherlock Holmes And Professor Moriarty Is Revealed

IDW Publishing announced at WonderCon 2015 the 5-issue comic-book adaption of writer/director Nicholas Meyer’s best-selling mystery novel The Seven-Per-Cent Solution. Scott Tipton and David Tipton, the writing team behind Harlan Ellison’s The City on the Edge of Forever: The Original Teleplay and Star Trek / Planet of the Apes: The Primate Directive, are adapting the material, alongside artist Ron Joseph with cover art by Kelley Jones.

From the mind of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan writer/director Nicholas Meyer, The Seven-Per-Cent Solution is a “rediscovered” Sherlock Holmes adventure that recounts the astonishing and previously unknown collaboration of Sherlock Holmes and Sigmund Freud, as recorded by Dr. John H. Watson. In addition to recounting this remarkable collaboration on a case of diabolic conspiracy, it reveals the real identity of Holmes’s nemesis Professor Moriarty, a dark secret shared by Sherlock and his brother Mycroft Holmes, and the detective’s true whereabouts during the Great Hiatus, when the world believed him to be dead.

“I’m delighted to help translate my novel, The Seven-Per-Cent Solution, for a new audience in a new venue and hope the results will justify the effort!” said Meyer.

The Seven-Per-Cent Solution, which was originally published in 1974, made The New York Times Best Seller list for forty consecutive weeks and has been adapted into a motion picture that earned Meyer an Oscar nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. IDW is pleased to be the first to bring this incredible tale to life in comics!

“I’ve long been an admirer of Nicholas Meyer’s work, going all the way back to his first film Time After Time,” said Scott Tipton, “so I’m thrilled to get the chance to work with him, especially on such legendary literary creations like Holmes and Watson.”

“We think Nicholas Meyer’s The Seven-Per-Cent Solution will be a great fit for a comic-book edition, and we are very much looking forward to helping adapt his unique approach to the adventures of Sherlock Holmes,” said David Tipton.

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Negromancer News Bits and Bites for the Week of September 28th to October 4th, 2014 - Update #14

NEWS:

From EntertainmentWeekly:  Thandie Newton and Melissa George added to NBC's "The Slap."

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From YahooTV:  Ben Affleck spars with Bill Maher over Islam.

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From YahooCelebrity:  A rare photo of Vince Vaughn and his wife, Kyla Webber, out in public.

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From TheHollywoodReporter:  Leo won't play Steve Jobs.

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From EntertainmentWeekly:  Adam Sandler to produce four movies exclusively for Netflix.

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From EntertainmentWeekly:  A nearly 100-year-old, silent film version of Sherlock Holmes was found in France a few weeks ago.

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From YahooTV:  The accident that nearly killed Tracy Morgan... is his fault, says Wal-Mart.

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From YahooCelebrity:  George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin make their marriage official.

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From TheWrap:  Denzel Washington's new film, The Equalizer (directed by Antoine Fuqua), debuted at #1 at the box office for the weekend of September 26 to 28, 2014 with an estimated take of $35 million dollars.  This contiues Washington's string of solid openings.

From TheWrap:  5 Reasons why Washington's The Equalizer exploded at the box office.

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From the Examiner:  A short article about Chris Nolan's highly-anticipated film, Interstellar.

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From CinemaBlend:  New set photos from Interstellar.

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From the Examiner:  Ridley Scott being vague about "Prometheus 2" and "Blade Runner 2."

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From YahooTV:  See the Chris Pratt "Saturday Night Live Sketch" about Marvel movies.


COMIC BOOKS - Movies and Books:

From TheHollywoodReporter:  Joaquin Phoenix has apparently bowed out of negotiations about playing Doctor Strange for Marvel.

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From YahooStyle:  A Batman t-shirt that is available at Wal-Mart is raising all kinds of hell.

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From CinemaBlend:  "Agent Carter" is ABC's television spinoff of the Captain America film franchise.  Dominic Cooper, who played Howard Stark (Tony Stark/Iron Man's father), is the first Captain America film, will reprise his Howard Stark role on the series.  At this point, it is unsure if Cooper will appear in a guest spot or in a recurring role.

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From Vulture: The fantastic Miles Teller says that the "Fantastic Four" reboot (due June 2015) will be a much more realistic Fantastic Four.

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From the Examiner:  Rumors about "Avengers 3" being split into 2 movies.


STAR WARS:

From YahooNews:  New Episode 7 rumors about characters and plot details.

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From YahooMovies:  Who is the best Star Wars villain.

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From YahooMovies:  Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher reunite in Los Angeles.  See Hamill's shaggy beard.


INTERVIEWS:

From the WSJ:  Marvel's Jason Aaron tells the Wall Street Journal why he made Thor a woman.


TRAILERS:

From 20th Century Fox:  The debut trailer for Tak3n.

From 20th Century Fox:  New Exodus: Gode & Kings trailer.

Morgan Freeman Among Voice Cast Added to LEGO 3D Movie

Will Arnett, Elizabeth Banks, Chris Pratt and Morgan Freeman Join Voice Cast of New LEGO® Movie, Now in Production

BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Will Arnett, Elizabeth Banks, Chris Pratt and Morgan Freeman will lend their vocal talents to the LEGO® world, starring as characters in the upcoming original 3D animated LEGO feature, currently in production, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures.

The film, the first-ever full length theatrical LEGO movie, follows Emmet, an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. He is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared.

Chris Pratt (“Moneyball”) stars as Emmet. Oscar® winner Morgan Freeman (“Million Dollar Baby”) and Elizabeth Banks (“The Hunger Games,” Emmy nominee for “30 Rock”), will star as two of Emmet’s fellow travelers: Vitruvius, an old mystic; and tough-as-nails Lucy, who mistakes Emmet for the savior of the world and guides him on his quest. She also calls upon the mysterious Batman, a LEGO® minifigure voiced by Will Arnett (Emmy nominee, “30 Rock”), with whom she shares a history.

The 3D computer animated adventure will open nationwide on February 28, 2014.

Phil Lord & Christopher Miller (“21 Jump Street,” Golden Globe nominee “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”) are directing from their original screenplay, story by Dan Hageman & Kevin Hageman and Phil Lord & Christopher Miller, based on LEGO construction toys. The film will incorporate some of the most popular LEGO figures while introducing several new characters, inviting fans who have enjoyed the brand’s innovative toys and hugely popular video games for generations to experience their visually unique LEGO world as never seen before.

The film will be produced by Dan Lin (“Sherlock Holmes,” “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows”) and Roy Lee (“The Departed,” “How to Train Your Dragon”). It will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures.

LEGO, its logo, brick & knob configuration and the Minifigure are trademarks of The LEGO Group. ©2012 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.

2nd Annual Critics' Choice Television Award Winners - Complete List

Broadcast Television Journalists Association Announces Winners of the 2nd Annual Critics’ Choice Television Awards

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA), an offshoot of the Broadcast Film Critics Association, today announced the winners of the 2nd annual Critics’ Choice Television Awards. The star-studded gala awards dinner to acknowledge and honor the best in television was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel earlier this evening.

Homeland took home the prize for Best Drama Series while Community won in the Best Comedy Series category. Best Reality Series went to Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, while Best Reality Show-Competition went to The Voice. Late Night with Jimmy Fallon was honored as Best Talk Show, Archer was honored as Best Animated Series, and Sherlock was honored as Best Movie/Miniseries. NBC was the most awarded network with five wins followed by ABC and AMC, which tied with three wins each.

Actors Bryan Cranston and Louis C.K. won Best Actor in a Drama Series for Breaking Bad and Best Actor in a Comedy Series for Louie, respectively. Claire Danes was honored as Best Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Homeland while Zooey Deschanel and Amy Poehler tied for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for their roles in New Girl and Parks and Recreation, respectively. Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series went to Mad Men’s Christina Hendricks for the second year in a row. Breaking Bad’s Giancarlo Esposito was named Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Julie Bowen took home the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy and Ty Burrell won Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for their roles in Modern Family. Lucy Liu won Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series for Southland, and Paul Rudd won Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series for his role on Parks and Recreation.

Dancing with the Star’s Tom Bergeron and So You Think You Can Dance’s Cat Deeley tied for Best Reality Host. Benedict Cumberbatch was recognized as Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries for his work in Sherlock, while Julianne Moore was named Best Actress in a Movie/Miniseries for her role in Game Change. In addition, The Following, The Mindy Project, Nashville, The Newsroom and Political Animals were honored as Most Exciting New Series.

Acting category nominees in attendance included: Gillian Anderson (Great Expectations), Julie Bowen (Modern Family), Alison Brie (Community), Ty Burrell (Modern Family), Kevin Costner (Hatfields & McCoys), Don Cheadle (House of Lies), Cat Deeley (So You Think You Can Dance), Zooey Deschanel (New Girl), Garret Dillahunt (Raising Hope), Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad), Max Greenfield (New Girl), Anna Gunn (Breaking Bad), Christina Hendricks (Mad Men), Cheryl Hines (Suburgatory), Charlie Hunnam (Sons of Anarchy), Gillian Jacobs (Community), Phil Keoghan (The Amazing Race), Regina King (Southland), Lucy Liu (Southland/Elementary), Justin Long (New Girl), Joel McHale (Community), Julianne Moore (Game Change), John Noble (Fringe), Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation), Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad), Carrie Preston (The Good Wife), Danny Pudi (Community), Ashley Rickards (Awkward), Emmy Rossum (Shameless), Katey Sagal (Sons of Anarchy), Eden Sher (The Middle), Maggie Siff (Sons of Anarchy), RuPaul (RuPaul’s Drag U), Damon Wayans Jr. (Happy Endings), Chloe Webb (Shameless) and Casey Wilson (Happy Endings).

Presenters included: Beth Behrs (Two Broke Girls), Chris Colfer (Glee), Josh Dallas (Once Upon a Time), Emily Deschanel (Bones), Patrick Duffy (Dallas), Donald Faison (The Exes), Sharon Gless (Burn Notice), Ginnifer Goodwin (Once Upon a Time), Josh Hopkins (Cougar Town), Stana Katic (Castle), Cloris Leachman (Raising Hope), Robert Patrick (True Blood), Sarah Paulson (American Horror Story), Busy Philipps (Cougar Town), Hannah Simone (New Girl), Kate Walsh (Private Practice) and Shane West (Nikita).

Stars of the five shows acclaimed as Most Exciting New Series were also in attendance including: Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project), Chris Messina (The Mindy Project), Olivia Munn (The Newsroom), Hayden Panettiere (Nashville), Thomas Sadoski (The Newsroom) and Natalie Zea (The Following).

The Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) also partnered with thalo Magazine to recognize Smash with the thalo’s Critics’ Choice Inspiration Award, which honors a television show for illuminating the fine arts in its subject matter and production methods, along with the individuals who infuse those productions with their artistic passions.

The Critics’ Choice Television Awards honored programs and performances that aired between June 1, 2011 and May 31, 2012, except for the Most Exciting New Series, which are shows premiering after June 1, 2012. Six new categories debuted this year including Best Movie or Mini-series, Best Actor in a Movie or Mini-Series, Best Actress in a Movie or Mini-Series, Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series, Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series and Best Animated Series. The full winners tally is included below.

The 2nd annual Critics’ Choice Television Awards were executive produced by Bob Bain for Bob Bain Productions.

About BTJA
The Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) is a partner organization to the Broadcast Film Critics Association. BTJA includes TV, radio and Internet journalists who cover television on a regular basis. For more information, visit: http://www.criticschoice.com/

WINNERS OF THE 2nd ANNUAL CRITICS’ CHOICE TELEVISION AWARDS

Best Drama Series
Homeland – Showtime

Best Actor in a Drama Series
Bryan Cranston – Breaking Bad – AMC

Best Actress in a Drama Series
Claire Danes – Homeland – Showtime

Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Giancarlo Esposito – Breaking Bad – AMC

Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Christina Hendricks – Mad Men – AMC

Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series
Lucy Liu – Southland – TNT

Best Reality Series
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations – Travel Channel

Best Reality Series – Competition
The Voice – NBC

Best Reality Show Host - TIE
Tom Bergeron – Dancing with the Stars – ABC
Cat Deeley – So You Think You Can Dance – FOX

Best Talk Show
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon – NBC

Best Comedy Series
Community – NBC

Best Actor in a Comedy Series
Louis C.K. – Louie – FX

Best Actress in a Comedy Series - TIE
Zooey Deschanel – New Girl – FOX
Amy Poehler – Parks and Recreation – NBC

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Ty Burrell – Modern Family – ABC

Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy
Julie Bowen – Modern Family – ABC

Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series
Paul Rudd – Parks and Recreation – NBC

Best Animated Series
Archer – FX

Best Movie/Miniseries
Sherlock – Masterpiece on PBS

Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries
Benedict Cumberbatch – Sherlock – Masterpiece on PBS

Best Actress in a Movie/Miniseries
Julianne Moore – Game Change – HBO

Most Exciting New Series
The Following (Fox/Warner Bros.)
The Mindy Project (Fox/Universal)
Nashville (ABC/Lionsgate)
The Newsroom (HBO)
Political Animals (USA/Warner Bros.)

Second Robert Downey Jr. "Sherlock Holmes" Surpasses First in Cash Made

“Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” Bests Its Predecessor, Nabbing Global Tally of $529 Million and Counting

BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Village Roadshow Pictures’ “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” has hit the $529 million benchmark in global box office, with an estimated $186.7 million on the domestic side and $342.3 million internationally, surpassing its predecessor’s worldwide gross of $524.4 million. The announcement was made today by Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution, and Veronika Kwan-Rubinek, President of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.

The film has drawn large opening crowds and repeat business since its late December debut, continuing its momentum as it rolled out internationally. In the U.S., “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” opened at #1 and spent six weeks in the U.S. top ten. Internationally, it was the #1 film for three straight weeks (January 8 - January 23).

“Our successful box office continues to prove the appeal of Sherlock Holmes, especially in the hands of guy Ritchie and his amazing cast, led by Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law,” Fellman said. “The film had outstanding results throughout the holidays and continued to gain traction well into 2012.”

“Rolling out this film internationally has been tremendously exciting, as the film has clearly resonated with audiences around the globe,” Kwan-Rubinek added. “The first ‘Sherlock Holmes’ was such a tremendous success overseas, and to surpass that number in these same markets is truly a remarkable achievement. We congratulate the filmmakers and cast, as well as our international teams, on these excellent results.”

“‘Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows’ gave moviegoers another opportunity to experience Guy Ritchie’s fun and inventive take on the legendary detective,” said Sue Kroll, the Studio's President, Worldwide Marketing. “The movie is a great adventure—complete with action, humor and great characters. Congratulations to the filmmakers and cast, who were truly our partners in bringing Sherlock Holmes back to an enthusiastic worldwide audience.”

Robert Downey Jr. reprises his role as the world’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, and Jude Law returns as his friend and colleague, Dr. Watson, in “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.”

Sherlock Holmes has always been the smartest man in the room…until now. There is a new criminal mastermind at large—Professor James Moriarty (Jared Harris)—and not only is he Holmes’ intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil, coupled with a complete lack of conscience, may give him an advantage over the renowned detective. Holmes’ investigation into Moriarty’s plot becomes more dangerous as it leads him and Watson out of London to France, Germany and finally Switzerland. But the cunning Moriarty is always one step ahead, and moving perilously close to completing his sinister plan. If he succeeds, it will not only bring him immense wealth and power but alter the course of history.

Filmmaker Guy Ritchie returned to direct “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,” the follow-up to the smash hit “Sherlock Holmes.” The sequel reunited producers Joel Silver, Lionel Wigram, Susan Downey and Dan Lin. Bruce Berman and Steve Clark-Hall served as executive producers. The film also stars Noomi Rapace, Jared Harris, Eddie Marsan, Kelly Reilly, and Rachel McAdams. “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” was written by Michele Mulroney & Kieran Mulroney. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson were created by the late Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and appear in stories and novels by him.

Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, a Silver Pictures Production, in association with Wigram Productions, a Guy Ritchie Film, “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.” The film is being distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures.

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"Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows" Lights Up the Box Office

“Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” Heats up December Box Office

Film is the highest-grossing release of the holiday season to date and has passed $136 million worldwide

BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Village Roadshow Pictures’ “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” has followed up its number one opening by emerging as the top-grossing film to date, domestically, in this December’s very competitive holiday box office landscape. The film is estimated to take in $90.56 million through Monday, easily leading the domestic box office for the month. In addition, the film has soared past the $100 million mark globally, earning a combined estimated worldwide total of $136.26, while still only in a limited number of international markets. The announcement was made today by Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution, and Veronika Kwan-Rubinek, President of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.

Fellman stated, “Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, together with director Guy Ritchie, have once again proven to be a winning combination for moviegoers, and we believe that the audience response and strong word of mouth will continue to carry ‘Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows’ through the holidays and beyond. We congratulate everyone involved in the film on once again making this classic character irresistible to contemporary audiences.”

“Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” has also opened with impressive numbers in 25 international markets, including the UK, Germany and Italy, with most major territories still to come.

Kwan-Rubinek said, “The first ‘Sherlock Holmes’ was a huge hit with international audiences, and we are extremely pleased with the way moviegoers have again embraced the new film. With many more markets yet to open, we are looking forward to a long and lucrative run for the film.”

Robert Downey Jr. reprises his role as the world’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, and Jude Law returns as his friend and colleague, Dr. Watson, in “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.”

Sherlock Holmes has always been the smartest man in the room…until now. There is a new criminal mastermind at large—Professor James Moriarty (Jared Harris)—and not only is he Holmes’ intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil, coupled with a complete lack of conscience, may give him an advantage over the renowned detective. Holmes’ investigation into Moriarty’s plot becomes more dangerous as it leads him and Watson out of London to France, Germany and finally Switzerland. But the cunning Moriarty is always one step ahead, and moving perilously close to completing his sinister plan. If he succeeds, it will not only bring him immense wealth and power but alter the course of history.

Filmmaker Guy Ritchie returned to direct “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,” the follow-up to the smash hit “Sherlock Holmes.” The sequel reunited producers Joel Silver, Lionel Wigram, Susan Downey and Dan Lin. Bruce Berman and Steve Clark-Hall served as executive producers. The film also stars Noomi Rapace, Jared Harris, Eddie Marsan, Kelly Reilly, and Rachel McAdams. “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” was written by Michele Mulroney & Kieran Mulroney. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson were created by the late Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and appear in stories and novels by him.

Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, a Silver Pictures Production, in association with Wigram Productions, a Guy Ritchie Film, “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.” The film is being distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures. The film has been rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action and some drug material.

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"Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows" a Familiar, But Fun Game

TRASH IN MY EYE No. 105 (of 2011) by Leroy Douresseaux


Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)
Running time: 129 minutes (2 hours, 9 minutes)
MPAA – PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, and some drug material
DIRECTOR: Guy Ritchie
WRITERS: Michele Mulroney and Kieran Mulroney (based on the characters created by Arthur Conan Doyle)
PRODUCERS: Susan Downey, Dan Lin, Joel Silver, and Lionel Wigram
CINEMATOGRAPHER: Philippe Rousselot
EDITOR: James Herbert
COMPOSER: Hans Zimmer

ACTION/MYSTERY/THRILLER

Starring: Robert Downey, Jr., Jude Law, Noomi Rapace, Jared Harris, Stephen Fry, Paul Anderson, Kelly Reilly, Rachel McAdams, Geraldine James, and Eddie Marsan

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is a 2011 Sherlock Holmes film and action/mystery movie. It is a direct sequel to the 2009 film, Sherlock Holmes, which brought Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective back to the big screen as an in-your-face, two-fisted genius. A Game of Shadows finds Holmes taking on his greatest adversary, Professor Moriarty.

A year after the events of the first film, Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey, Jr.), the renowned "consulting detective,” is investigating a seemingly unrelated series of crimes around Europe, including a bombing in London and the murder of prominent physician. Holmes believes the crimes are tied to the criminal mastermind, Professor James Moriarty (Jared Harris), who is just as smart as Holmes and more ruthless. Meanwhile, Holmes’ trusted ally and physician, Dr. John Watson (Jude Law), is set to marry Mary Morstan (Kelly Reilly).

It is Watson’s stag (bachelor) party that brings Holmes into contact with Sim (Noomi Rapace), a gypsy fortune teller marked for death by Moriarty. Holmes and Watson follow Sim to Paris where they discover the far-reaching implications of Moriarty’s plot. With his brother, Mycroft Holmes (Stephen Fry), providing some assistance (from a distance), Holmes tries to stop a possible war. But in Moriarty, Holmes may have met an opponent that even he cannot overcome.

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadow offers the same thrills, chills, laughs, and mind games of the first film, except this new movie is more intense than wry. It is darker, has more action, and plays more on the razor’s edge than the first film, which was clever and loose, whereas this film is cunning and taut. You get the idea that the well-being of the world is on the line if Holmes’ slips up, and Moriarty is so damn formidable, Holmes is often outmaneuvered in this story. The best thing director Guy Ritchie gets out of the script is that the action in this story really matters.

Good performances abound. Watching Robert Downey, Jr. play Holmes, I got the feeling that if his brain were not firing on all cylinders, it was close. Downey’s performance was like mixing a high wire act with juggling and being on the receiving end of a knife-throwing act. Jared Harris is superb as Moriarty; I’ve never been more in awe and more afraid of this villain, and I wish Harris’ take on Moriarty had more screen time. Noomi Rapace makes the most of her role as Sim, a character whose screen time exceeds her importance.

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows sticks with the winning formula of the first film with some refinement. It delivers glossy, high-caliber entertainment with a clever edge that puts it above the typical Hollywood fast food, movie product. I’m already ready for a third Robert Downey, Jr.-Guy Ritchie Sherlock Holmes movie.

7 of 10
B+

Saturday, December 17, 2011