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Kayla Goldleaf

Submitted by uys999
on Wed, 05/09/2012 - 01:18

KAYLA GOLDLEAF
-Created by Andrew Uys & Theresa McArthur. Illustrated by Andy Belanger. 2012 © Andrew Uys

At first glance, Ms. Goldleaf appears to be a woman in her mid-thirties with long coppery hair pulled into mixed braids, a few curls escaping and falling over her high cheekbones. Tall and slender, Kayla’s style is best described as ‘business-hippie.’ Running her small but popular fresh foods and herbs store—The Carrot Top—on the Danforth near Broadview, Kayla is not who she seems.

Born in the towering tree city of OakHeart—one of the six Fae Cities that border The Dream in The

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2012 Summer Blockbusters

Submitted by uys999
on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 02:59

By Andrea Fort


                It’s that time of year again, as the calendar fills with long weekends, and Hollywood offers to fill our free time with their big summer releases. We are bombarded by trailers as we wait for the first big titles to release and it can be overwhelming to know which movies to spend your hard earned dollars on. Well, I will do the hard work for you. I generously volunteer to sacrifice myself each month and pick apart the big trailers to give you a better idea of what to expect this May.

                The first big release this summer is Joss Whedon’s The Avengers.

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Romeo and Juliet: The War

Submitted by uys999
on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 12:56


Cyborgs and War and Love! Oh My!: Stan Lee tackles Shakespeare
By Merissa Aaron

Even if you're like me and loathe Shakespeare, you should give Stan Lee and Terry Dougas' adaptation of 'Romeo and Juliet' a try. 1821 Comics and POW Entertainment's 'Romeo and Juliet: The War' is a well-written and beautifully drawn sci-fi take on the classic tale of those quintessential star-crossed lovers.

The futuristic setting allows for a unique twist to a well-known story.
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Crime Genre Podcast 2012

Submitted by uys999
on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 13:57

Like a good Richard Stark plot, our Crime Genre podcast just can't catch a break....

Okay, so we have been trying some new recording techniques for our UysFaber Creative Meeting podcasts... and we have learned that Drupal doesn't like embedding Youtube vidoes.

Yup :(

Here then is the link to our last podcast, with DK (writer/artist & HardWear editor), Sarah Overall (Totem Sacred Series editor), Dov Smiley (writer/artist on HardWear & Totem Sacred), and Adam Awesome (our resident music & movie expert) , sharing their thoughts on which is their favourite crime stories.

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Sherlock Love Podcast, Part 2

Submitted by uys999
on Fri, 03/02/2012 - 08:28

This is the second half of the UysFaber podcast, where we (Andrew Uys, Anisa Nixon, and Sarah Overall) share why we enjoy Sherlock Holmes in all his forms, from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original short stories to today's BBC adaptation Sherlock.

Enjoy!

This podcast has been continued from Part 1.

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Sherlock Love Podcast, Part 1

Submitted by uys999
on Fri, 03/02/2012 - 07:50

So it's a new year and for the first UysFaber podcast of 2012, we're talking about our latest obsession: SHERLOCK HOLMES, specifically and especially the BBC's adaptation, Sherlock. We also touch on the movies featuring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law and discuss the original stories themselves from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. (Please be aware that there may be spoilers for both RDJ movies, as well as series 1 and 2 of the BBC adaptation.)

And, if you haven't already read Andrew Uys's blog on the BBC's series, "(Re)Discovering the Detective," then please do!

This particular podcast features

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Braving the Bargain Bin: Con Air

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on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 18:36

Braving the Bargain Bin: Con Air

I’m not going to lie. I love this movie. I love everything about this movie. I grew up with it. It reminds me of family movie nights and some of its lines have seeped into my daily vocabulary. I get giddy when I see it in the bargain bins and contemplate buying them all up and handing them out to everyone. Yet, I know in my heart that this movie isn’t actually good. It’s contrived and ridiculous.  There’s a stuffed bunny and one of the worst accents ever put to film. Yes folks. Today we’re tackling one of the best action movies ever...


Title: Con Air (1997)
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Jill Nagel

(Re)Discovering the Detective

Submitted by uys999
on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 14:16

(Re)Discovering the Detective
By Andrew Uys


Long before I was a fan of Batman or Richard Castle, I idolized the deductive skills of a certain Mr. Holmes. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories filled my childhood, and ever since, I've had a passion for criminal mysteries and the quick-witted men and women who solve them. Since those early days, I've discovered Magnum PI, Law & Order, The Mentalist, and two of my favourite shows — Homicide: Life on the Street and The Wire.

The thread here is obviously an enjoyment of detective stories.
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Braving the Bargain Bin: Death to Smoochy

Submitted by uys999
on Thu, 02/16/2012 - 22:32

Braving the Bargain Bin: Death to Smoochy
Even an all-star cast can’t keep some movies from the bargain bins. Today’s film is filled with stars who’ve each carried movies on their own. Will the names Robin Williams, Edward Norton, and Danny DeVito save this movie from becoming a drink holder? Our next bargain bin selection is...


Title: Death To Smoochy
Genre: Dark Comedy
Price: 2/$10 (Walmart)
Welcome to the world of children’s entertainment, where everything is bright and shiny and there’s corruption at every turn.
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Jill Nagel

10th UF Creative Part 3

Submitted by uys999
on Sun, 01/01/2012 - 16:04

The third segment of the 10th UysFaber Creative Meeting podcast, with Andrew, Aaron, and DK talking about KickA ss 2; time travel; Primer; In Motion; Keanu Reeves; Jack and Jill (the Adam Sandler movie); and then Kick Ass 2 again.

The UysFaber Creative Meetings are a series of discussions at the office about what comics, movies, books, and television shows inform our creative staff, and help inspire them as they work late into the night. In addition, up-coming projects and sneak peeks get revealed as our editors, writers, artists, and other staff all discuss what's next for the company!

This

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