WilliamHPerkins
Will Perkins
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Will Perkins is a film and game journalist and marketing professional based in Toronto, Ontario. He co-founded ThatShelf.com with Jeff Brown and Lucas Rizoli in 2009. He has contributed to such outlets as Yahoo Movies, Design Bureau, Kill Screen, Maxim and Steel Bananas – work that has afforded him the opportunity to interview some of the world’s most acclaimed filmmakers, actors, and game designers. Will is the former co-owner of Art of the Title.Email - [email protected]
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July 22, 2009
Sam Raimi Directing World of Warcraft FilmVariety is reporting that Sam Raimi; the man who brought us the Evil Dead and Spider-Man films, has signed on to direct a film adaptation of World of Warcraft for WB. This will be Raimi’s next project after Spider-Man 4, so don’t expect to see Warcraft on the big screen any time soon. It’s exciting […]
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July 20, 2009
Sean Bean Cast in HBO’s Game of ThronesThe Hollywood Reporter has some big casting news for HBO‘s television adaptation of George R. R. Martin‘s Game of Thrones fantasy series. Sean Bean has been cast as Lord Eddard Stark, one of the main characters from the book. Bean, whose resume is quite long, is recognizable to many as Boromir from Lord of the […]
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July 20, 2009
What a Wonderful Left4DeadWe’re big fans of Valve’s Left 4 Dead here at Dork Shelf. YouTube user monkeyjunkie (one of the responsible for the Half-Life remake Black Mesa) put together a little machinima based on L4D set to the timeless music of Louis Armstrong. Do yourself a favour and watch the HD version. [youtube width=”560″ height=”344″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7_Ta7vVW-c[/youtube] Also, make […]
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July 18, 2009
Star Wars: The Old Republic Behind-the-Scenes VideoBioWare and LucasArts have released a behind-the-scenes video for their upcoming massively multiplayer role playing game Star Wars: The Old Republic. The new video showcases actual gameplay for the first time, and gives an behind-the-scenes look at the recording of dialogue for the game. After playing EVE Online and Age of Conan, I promised myself […]
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July 16, 2009
New Iron Man 2 Pictures, Black Widow RevealedThe latest issue of Entertainment Weekly has some new shots from Iron Man 2. The new photos include most importantly, our first look at Scarlett Johansson in skin tight leather… errr I mean, as Black Widow. Click here or the image above to see a high resolution shot of the Entertainment Weekly Iron Man 2 […]
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July 16, 2009
3-D Film Festival at the Fox TheatreThe Fox Theatre‘s second annual 3-D Film Festival starts this weekend. Running from July 17th to the 23rd, the festival will feature 3-D movies from the 1960’s heyday and the 1980’s revival of the format. I’ve always wanted to see Starchaser: The Legend of Orin and Friday the 13th Part III is a horror classic. […]
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July 16, 2009
Free Screening of Visioneers Starring Zach GalifianakisThose of you who have seen The Hangover or are familiar with Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job will recognize the great Zach Galifianakis. The bearded comic is on the verge of becoming a huge star, something we’re all very glad to see. Being fans of Galifianakis, we’re very happy to announce a free […]
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July 15, 2009
Living with First-Person Shooter DiseaseIGN recently posted a short documentary about a little known genetic disorder that effects certain people: Duke Nukem’s disease. This is Gene’s story. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jBKKV2V8eU[/youtube] Thanks to John Mackin for the hlink.
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July 14, 2009
Video Games: An AnimationThis amazing video was meant to be the introduction to an aborted documentary about video game addiction. Vimeo user MUSCLEBEAVER created the animation to show the evolution of video games, from Pong to the modern day. Featuring nods to everything from Space Invaders, Super Mario Bros. 3, Escape from Monkey Island, Doom and Street Fighter […]
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July 12, 2009
Command & Conquer 4 AnnouncedElectronic Arts recently announced Command & Conquer 4, the latest sequel to their popular real-time strategy franchise. The game is set in C&C’s Tiberium universe; which fans know means that not only will the GDI and NOD factions be back, but so will the franchise’s most well known character, Kane. The good news is Joe […]
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July 11, 2009
Ryan Reynolds is Green LanternThe Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Ryan Reynolds has beat out the likes of Bradley Cooper and Justin Timberlake for the role of DC Comics Hal Jordan, the Green Lantern. Green Lantern which is being fast tracked for a 2011 release will be directed by Casino Royale director Martin Campbell. The fact that Justin Timberlake […]
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July 9, 2009
The Wright Stuff: Double Bill PopeThe Wright Stuff is returning to the Bloor Cinema. The film series, presented by director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz), is returning for a very special one-night event: an awesome Army of Darkness/Team America double bill! Bill Pope, the cinematographer who shot both these films will be in attendance to take questions, […]
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July 9, 2009
New MechWarrior Game RevealedVancouver based Piranha Games revealed a trailer for their MechWarrior reboot currently under development. The developers plan to take the MechWarrior series back to its action-simulation roots and away from the arcade-y feel of previous Battletech titles like MechAssault. I must say this trailer looks promising, and I’m happy to hear the game will be […]
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July 9, 2009
Toronto After Dark Film Festival Announces First 8 TitlesThe Toronto After Dark Film Festival showcases the best in horror, cult and sci-fi films from around the world. The festival has announced the first 8 titles on this year’s schedule, and there are some great ones. Trick ‘R’ Treat (Dir. Michael Dougherty, USA) Grace (Dir. Paul Solet, Canada) Vampire Girl vs Frankenstein Girl (Dir. […]
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July 8, 2009
Review: Transformers Revenge of the FallenI had been debating whether or not I should even bother reviewing Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen; the new Transformers film has been almost universally panned by critics, but is doing gangbusters at the box office. Should people even try to critique a film like Transformers 2? It is a film almost entirely bereft of any […]
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