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A powerful moment of perspective between and father and his son plays out in this exclusive clip from the upcoming Western drama, The Wind & the Reckoning. Inspired by real-life events, The Wind & the Reckoning stars Mulan and Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story actor Jason Scott Lee as a cowboy who, along with his young son, finds himself at the center of the Koolau Rebellion in Hawaii, which took place in the late 1800s. You can check out the exclusive clip from The Wind & the Reckoning below.

Directed and produced by David L. Cunningham (To End All Wars), The Wind & the Reckoning takes place in 1893 on Kauai, after the Hawaiian Kingdom had been overthrown by agents and Hawaii-based citizens of the United States and just as an outbreak of leprosy engulfs the tropical paradise. The new government orders all Native Hawaiians suspected of having the disease banished...

Mike Fenton, the legendary casting director who worked on the “Back to the Future” franchise, “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and scores of other classic movies and TV shows, has died. He was 85.

Fenton co-founded what is now known as Casting Society of America in 1982. He was a prominent casting director for more than 40 years, with a mile-long resume that stretched from “The Andy Griffith Show” and “That Girl” to “Chinatown,” “American Graffiti,” “The Godfather II,” “Blade Runner,” “A Christmas Story,” “Norma Rae,” “Footloose,” “Honeymoon in Vegas” and “Chaplin.”

“Working with Mike Fenton was like working in a candy store — he made casting a blast,” Steven Spielberg said in a statement. “His fervent support of actors was the stuff of legend, and after landing a part, any actor’s smile was rarely as wide as Mike’s. He didn’t just support actors, he launched crusades.

Saboteur Media to sell Jack London adventure in Cannes.

Gary Sinise is in final negotiations to join action-adventure The Wind & The Reckoning, which Saboteur Media will be selling in Cannes.

Barry Pepper and Craig T. Nelson have also joined Jim Caviezel and Jason Scott Lee on the project, which is based on Jack London’s writings about Ko’olau’, the Hawaiian native who rebelled against Us occupiers and fought to protect his family and homeland.

The project is being financed through the Hawaiian Film Fund and local investors and production is expected to get underway in Hawaii shortly.

David L. Cunningham...

Warner Bros. and NetherRealm Studios are celebrating the impending release of Wonder Woman with a special in-game event for Injustice 2 players. Starting now until June 5, all players of the all-star DC brawler will have the opportunity to unlock a special set of gear modelled directly after the costume worn by Gal Gadot in the movie. In order to unlock the dazzling alternate costume, console players will need to participate in the multiverse event “To End All Wars,” with those on mobile also able to obtain the gear, as well as a few neat extras, such as character cards, through play.

This is the first tie-in event to be held for Injustice 2 since it launched earlier this month, and it’s unlikely to be the beat ’em up’s last. With the long-awaited Justice League scheduled to arrive later this year, new costumes for the likes of Batman, Green Lantern and...

Sean Fahey, founder of Black Jack Press and mastermind behind the outstanding weird west anthology series, Tall Tales from the Badlands, has begun a Kickstarter campaign to launch a new anthology, Sagas of the Northmen, featuring one of medieval Europe’s most feared cultures: the Vikings. On the Kickstarter page, Fahey states, “In the tradition of the medieval Icelandic Sagas, our book features tales about (seemingly) ordinary men and women finding themselves in extraordinary circumstances. The subject matter explored in this inaugural volume is expansive and includes stand-alone tales about the infamous raid on Lindisfarne, Leif Erikson, the Icelandic justice system, the Viking funeral ritual, the Varangian Guard, the Viking warrior ethos and Freydis Eiriksdottir’s expedition to North America.” These are some truly epic tales from Viking history. The raid on Lindisfarne was a brutal attack by the Vikings on English villagers and marked the beginning of the “Viking Age.

Comic-Con International has announced the nominations for the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards for 2015. The nominees, chosen by a blue-ribbon panel of judges, highlight the wide range of material being published in comics and graphic novel form today, from companies big and small, in print and on line. The awards will be given out during a gala ceremony on Friday, July 10 during Comic-Con International: San Diego.

Best Short Story

“Beginning’s End,” by Rina Ayuyang, muthamagazine.com

“Corpse on the Imjin!” by Peter Kuper, in Masterful Marks: Cartoonists Who Changed the World (Simon & Schuster)

“,” by Lee Bermejo, in Batman Black and White #3 (DC)

“,” by Max Landis & Jock, in Adventures of Superman #14 (DC)

“When the Darkness Presses,” by Emily Carroll, http://emcarroll.com/comics/darkness/

Best Single Issue (or One-Shot)

Astro City #16: “Wish I May” by Kurt Busiek & Brent Anderson (Vertigo/DC)

Beasts of Burden: Hunters and Gatherers, by Evan Dorkin...

Even though it was known as the "War To End All Wars," World War I has ultimately become overshadowed by the even bigger conflict that followed 20 years behind it. Now, 100 years after fighting broke out in Europe, a web series is looking to re-evaluate the first world war. The series is called The Great War, and it is educating viewers about World War I, all in real time. The "real time" gimmick is central to The Great War's appeal. Essentially, new episodes coincide with the military actions that took place exactly a century ago. The series began on July 28th, which was exactly 100 years and one month after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo. A few months later, new episodes chronicle battles all across the continent: The Russians are defending their homeland in the final years of the Tsarist regime, the Germans are learning what happens to...

The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.

12-gauge Comics

Sherwood TX #1 (Of 5)(Cover A Andrew Robinson), $1.00

Sherwood TX #1 (Of 5)(Cover B Even Matthews), Ar

Sherwood TX #1 (Of 5)(Cover C Andrew Robinson, Ar

AC Comics

Golden Age Greats Spotlight Volume 15 Gn, $29.95

Alternative Comics

Magic Whistle #14, $4.99

Amigo Comics

Ghost Wolf #3 (Of 4), $3.99

Amp! Comics For Kids

Charlie Brown Pow Tp, $9.99

Pearls Before Swine The Croc Ate My Homework Tp, $9.99

Archie Comic Publications

Archie #657 (Art Baltazar & Franco Little Archie And His Pals Variant Cover), $2.99

Archie #657 (Dan Parent Regular Cover), $2.99

Betty And Veronica Comics Annual #224, $5.99

Aspen Comics

Lola Xoxo #3 (Cover A Siya Oum), $3.99

Lola Xoxo #3 (Cover B Jordan Gunderson), $3.99

Lola Xoxo #3 (Cover C Siya Oum), Ar

Atheneum Books

Mercury Gn (New Printing), $12.99

Avatar Press

Caliban #4 (Facundo Percio Dark Matter Cover...

Filmmaker David L. Cunningham (The Seeker) has launched the first ever transmedia content accelerator in the state of Hawaii, where he was raised. Launching in June, the Global Virtual Studio (Gvs) Transmedia Accelerator will highlight startups with IP that has wide commercial appeal for their program, which will grant $50K in seed funding and mentorship to six selected companies. Eligible IP must be owned by companies based in Hawaii and be applicable to least three separate potential revenue generating platforms. The accelerator is a joint effort between global transmedia co. Gvs, private investors, and the state’s Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism, the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation, Hawaii’s Creative Industry Division, and the County of Hawaii. Honua Studios will play host to the accelerator, which is open to content ranging from film and TV projects to apps and digital properties. Founder Cunningham was raised in the Aloha State...

How could you not want to know more about a film festival where the acronym of it is Biff?!

We’ve just been sent the full line-up of movies that will be played at the third annual British Independent Film Festival which this year takes place 11th and 12th May. The festival is a great place to showcase new British talent and this year, the organisers (The Film Festival Guild) have arranged a fabulous line-up which includes three world premieres, which include Airborne (starring Mark Hamill), Jump which stars Glen Blackhall and Bashment which stars Ludvig Bonin.

We actually got to attend a couple of set visits for Airborne, both of which you can see here and here.

The event is set to take place around the UK with the fill location list below. Check it out and if you need more info, visit the official Festival website at www.

MPAA ratings: Aug. 11, 2010. The following feature-length motion pictures have been reviewed and rated by the Classification and Rating Administration pursuant to the Motion Picture Classification and Rating program. Each of the designated ratings is defined as follows under the Motion Picture Classification and Rating program.

G -- General Audiences. All ages admitted.

PG -- Parental Guidance Suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

PG -13 --Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

R -- Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Nc-17 -- No One 17 And Under Admitted.

Film Distributor Reason Rating 127 Hours   

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp.

Rated for language and some disturbing violent content/bloody images. R Alpha and Omega  Lionsgate

Rated for rude humor and some mild action.  PG Avatar Special Edition Re-Release

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp.

Rated for intense epic battle sequences and warfare, sensuality, language and some smoking.

Here are the new MPAA ratings from Bulletin No: 2133.

127 Hours Rated R For language and some disturbing violent content/bloody images. Release Date: November 5, 2010 Alpha And Omega Rated PG For rude humor and some mild action. Release Date: September 17, 2010 Avatar Special Edition Re-Release Rated PG-13 For intense epic battle sequences and warfare, sensuality, language and some smoking. Release Date: August 27, 2010 Note: Edited Version. Content Is Different From "PG-13" Rated Version, Bulletin No. 2097 (11/24/09). Black Swan Rated R For strong sexual content, disturbing violent images, language and some drug use. Release Date: December 1, 2010 Buried Rated R For language and some violent content. Release Date: September 24, 2010 Don't Let Me Drown Rated R For pervasive language and some sexual references. Easy "A" Rated PG-13 For mature thematic elements involving teen sexuality, language and some drug material. Release Date: September 17, 2010 Inside Job Rated PG-13 For some drug and sex-related material. Release Date: October 8, 2010 Mandie And...

Beloved Pictures has secured the film rights to C.S. Lewis' "The Great Divorce." This is from the bestselling author who gave us "The Chronicles of Narnia" series.

The first two books under the "Narnia" banner, "The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe," and "Prince Caspian"), were translated brilliantly on the big screen by Disney and Walden Media. Lewis was also the focus of the Academy Award-nominated film, "Shadowlands," starring Anthony Hopkins and Debra Winger.

"The Great Divorce" is an adventure tale about one man's journey from the post-apocalyptic world of Grey Town to the outskirts of heaven.

Beloved has hired director David L. Cunningham ("To End All Wars," "Seeker: The Dark is Rising") to helm.