ART SHOW: Wrestling's Legends on Black Velvet

Velvetmania by Bruce White Opens Tonight!

Join us TONIGHT, from 7-10 PM, at G1988 (West) for one of the most anticipated shows in gallery history. Featured on Reddit, BuzzFeed, Deadspin, WWE.com and dozens of other media outlets, artist Bruce White and gallery co-owner Jensen Karp have collaborated on an art exhibit of epic proportions. 

 

White has created perfect black velvet portraits for 40 of Jensen's favorite legendary wrestlers from the 80's and 90's. Each piece is more detailed and stunning than the next. From the well known champs to the obscure, everyone is depicted as the champion they are.

You do not want to miss this unique theme and perfect execution. The artist will attendance and the first 15 people in line will get a free signed & numbered giclee print. The show will run through March 29th.

 

Stay tuned to our website, gallery1988.com, to see the show.

LEGO 'The Hobbit' Video Game Trailer is Cooler Than George Clooney in a Casino Heist

This Fun Preview Brings the Heist Genre 
to a Whole New Level

As The LEGO Movie dominates the movie box office so far in 2014 the video game division of  Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment didn't want to be left out and released this fantastic trailer for 'LEGO The Hobbit'. The trailer pays homage to heist films by highlighting the specific skills of the team members. It's as charming as you'd expect.

Grab a buddy and prepare to trek across Middle-earth this Spring as LEGO The Hobbit comes to the Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®3, PlayStation®Vita, the Wii U™, Nintendo 3DS™ and Windows PC. As seen in this humorous trailer, LEGO The Hobbit takes teamwork to a whole new level, allowing players to "buddy-up" as Thorin Oakenshield and Company of Dwarves perform new abilities and special attack moves.

H/T (The Mary Sue)

PRINT RELEASE TODAY "Paradise Turns" by Shepard Fairey

Obey Giant Releases Limited Edition Print

From Shepard Fairey:

This Paradise Turns print was inspired by some old photos I saw of oil derricks down on the beach at Playa Del Rey and Long Beach. There are still oil drilling platforms visible from the beach in Santa Barbara. Beyond just the environmental hazards of oil spills and climate change, the idea of trouble in paradise is also about our lack of foresight in transitioning away from oil, which is finite, to energy sources which are renewable. The tide will turn, and the question is whether we will be technically equipped to adapt, or will the things oil provides, that we take for granted, halt catastrophically?

18 x 24 inch screen print. 

Signed and numbered edition of 450.  $45.  

Limit 1 per person/household.

Release date: Thursday, March 6, 2014 at a random time between 10 and 11am PST in PRINTS

MOVIE TRAILER: Could This 'Transformers' Movie Be the Best One Yet?

'Age of Extinction' Features Mark Wahlberg and Dinobots. What More Could You Want?

If you thought the next totally unnecessary sequel in Michael Bay's series of Transformers films was going to be another over-the-top CGI-fest you would be correct. This time however he's traded in Shia Labeouf and upgraded to Mark Wahlberg and besides the Autobots and Decepticons the popular Dinobots join the fray in what could be the best chapter of the saga thus far. 

Granted the bar isn't very high but the critically panned series is a huge money maker for Paramount Pictures. 'Transformers: Age of Extinction' appears upon the same path as the trailer promises more eye-popping effects involving battling alien rivals on an earth that reviles them. In the mix is Wahlberg who salvages an old rig that turns out to be Autobots leader Optimus Prime. Cue the explosions, aerial fight scenes and the signature transforming sound effects. This time with Dinobots roaring across the screen. 

It all should add up to another dumb, fun popcorn movie blockbuster. The trailer will surely entice movie goers to give this fourth installment a chance. 

Jack Reynor, Nicola Peltz and Kelsey Grammer also star, opens June 27, 2014.

NEW PRINT RELEASE Inspired by True Detective - "Lost Carcosa" by Anthony Petrie

Anthony Petrie

"Lost Carcosa"

2 color screenprint on French Paper Cement Green Construction Paper

24 x 36 inches
numbered edition of 100

$40.00

 

 

We're all addicted, just admit it. 

 

As we get ready to see how it all unfolds, Anthony Petrie has created a stunning screenprint influenced by the TV show, True Detective. An edition of only 100, it is 24 x 36 inches and only $40. This is a must-have for any fan, as it is layered with Easter eggs and hidden symbolism from the show. 

 

You can now purchase this screenprint here, while supplies last:

 

http://nineteeneightyeight.com/products/anthony-petrie-lost-carcosa

'Arrow' 3-Minute Trailer Previews What Awesomeness Remains This Season

The Show Amps Up the Tension with The Huntress, Suicide Squad, Birds of Prey and the Ultimate Showdown Against Deathstroke

The best comic book based television show, Arrow,  isn't resting on its laurels but instead turning up the action and tension for the rest of season two. This action-packed trailer previews tonight's episode, The Promise, as well as footage from coming episodes featuring the newly formed villains united crew, the Suicide Squad, and the return of The Huntress. The CW hit is primed to bring Oliver Queen full circle with an inevitable showdown with friend turned arch enemy Slade Wilson aka Deathstroke. 

The island-centered episode examines the rift between Ollie and Slade that leads to Slade's arrival in Starling City and his crusade against the Queens. Things should get sticky when Slade discovers that Ollie had a part in the death of Shado. Slade's Mirakuru-drugged mind should set him off and things between him and Ollie will never be the same ever again. An episode so epic that executive producer Marc Guggenheim has said, "This is the biggest episode we've ever done on the show to date."

No pressure. Check out this exciting trailer and if you're not hyped after viewing it check your pulse you may not be alive. 

Young Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle Cast for Fox's 'Gotham'

The Boy Who Would Be Batman and His Eventual Foil Join the Batman Prequel

David Mazouz (Touch) will be the teenage Bruce Wayne in the Batman prequel, Gotham, for Fox television. The young actor won't be Batman for quite some time, not until the end of the series (which we hope considering its Fox won't be for a long time), but will seek guidance from his butler Alfred and pre-Commissioner James Gordon after the violent deaths of his parents. 

Also cast was Camren Bicondova, a professional dancer and newcomer to acting, who'll be playing a teenage Selina Kyle (the future Catwoman)  decribed as a “teenage orphan who is suspicious and wholly unpredictable; a street thief and skilled pickpocket, she’s dangerous when cornered.”

The drama surrounds the life of the young Detective Gordon as he navigates the crime and corruption of Gotham City and emerging threat of soon to be famous villains. The young actors will join series regulars Donal Logue (Detective Harvey Bullock), Zabryna Guevara (Captain Essen), Erin Richards (Barbara Kean), Sean Pertwee (Alfred Pennyworth), Robin Lord Taylor (Oswald Cobblepot aka The Penguin), and Jada Pinkett Smith (Fish Mooney).

Executive Producer Bruno Heller (The Mentalist) wrote the pilot and Danny Cannon (Nikita) will direct as well as executive produce. Gotham already has a season commit from Fox. 

Source: Variety

'Batman: Arkham Knight' Video Game from Rocksteady Unleashes Epic Trailer

The Franchise Finale Promises More Thrills and Features and Includes Harley Quinn, Two-Face, The Penguin and More!

Rocksteady Studios returns to the successful 'Arkham' video game franchise to send Batman out with a bang. The makers of Asylum and City (Arkham Origins prequel in 2013 was released by Warner Montreal) have officially announced the upcoming game release of Batman: Arkham Knight featuring villains like Two-Face, Harley Quinn, The Penguin, among others with a playable Batmobile, and a large scale Gotham City to maneuver. It will be available for next-gen consoles - PS4, Xbox One - and PC. 

For more in-depth coverage check out Game Informer for 14 pages of details and exclusive content. 

But first see the jaw-dropping, chill-inducing video game trailer below of Batman taking to the Batmobile to square off against Two-Face. 

"In the explosive finale to the Arkham series, Batman faces the ultimate threat against the city he is sworn to protect. The Scarecrow returns to unite an impressive roster of super villains, including Penguin, Two-Face and Harley Quinn, to destroy The Dark Knight forever. 

Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady's uniquely designed version of the Batmobile, which is drivable for the first time in the franchise. The addition of this legendary vehicle, combined with the acclaimed gameplay of the Batman Arkham series, offers gamers the ultimate and complete Batman experience as they tear through the streets and soar across the skyline of the entirety of Gotham City.

Batman: Arkham Knight is based on DC Comics' core Batman license and will be available exclusively for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC. The game is scheduled for release worldwide in 2014."

Grant Gustin in Costume as 'The Flash'

First Image Reveals Head Shot of the New Barry Allen

Warner Bros. Television released this image of Grant Gustin wearing his costume for the CW pilot of 'The Flash." Production begins next week and already the craftsmanship of Oscar-winning costume designer, Colleen Atwood, is getting rave reviews by fans. The deeper red tone and sleek fitting headpiece with detailed lightning bolt has a slight DC Comics 'New 52' look to it that is worthy of the "Fastest Man Alive".

The Arrow spin-off involves police scientist, Barry Allen, who through a freak accident develops the power of super speed. The accident occurred on the second of a two-episode arc on Arrow and now the same producers, Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg and David Nutter, are bringing the classic speedster to pilot in hopes of getting a season order. It all appears to be likely if the quality of storytelling and production values are similar to CW's highest rated show, Arrow. And wouldn't the network like to appease their successful producers? Not to mention the likelihood of creating another hit show. Albeit, a slightly more "super" show. 

Unlike Arrow, The Flash has an actual super power and that requires special effects. This obviously raises production costs and changes the dynamics of the show. You'll need super powered villains, of which he has plenty in his Rogues, and so live-action shootouts and hand-to-hand combat won't be enough to do the character justice. It will have to be grander in scale without looking cheesy or campy. Another difference as seen in the shot released is that Barry Allen/Flash smiles and isn't the brooding mope of a Batman or a corny farmer's son like Superman. Gustin played Allen with an awe-struck admiration for Arrow and even when Ollie was a jerk he remained positive and was adorable in his flirting with Felicity. Likability won't be a problem.

Gustin is joined in the cast by Jesse L. Martin, Carlos Valdes, Candice Patton and John Wesley Shipp, who played Allen in the short-lived live-action CBS show in 1990.