http://www.metalmachine.net/blog The Fortress is your weekly fix of comic book news and information. The Fortress provides weekly news bits, reviews and interviews with todays top creators from the world of comic books and pop culture. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:55:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 Every week, The Fortress podcast will bring you news, opinion and commentary about the biggest events from the world of comic books. The Fortress will also profile independent books and feature the hottest creators from comic books. The Fortress will profile weekly news events, DVD reviews, comic book topic discussions and cover other events happening in the world of pop culture. METALMACHINE.NET clean The Fortress Comic Books, Superheroes, Pop Culture, DC Comics, Marvel, Wizard World, Image Comics http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/wp-content/uploads//the_fortress.JPG http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/category/podcast/ http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2011/10/24/the-fortress-podcast-ep-13-nycc/ http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2011/10/24/the-fortress-podcast-ep-13-nycc/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:51:43 +0000 The Big Kahuna http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/?p=11710 http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2011/10/24/the-fortress-podcast-ep-13-nycc/feed/ 0 Comic Books,Green Lantern,Podcast,the fortress podcast - So, The NY Comic Con 2012 came and went, and what a "Came"it was! Over 100,000 in attendance. DC, Marvel, Image, Capcom, Hasbro...to many to name. Metal Machine was front and center. This week we talk a little about the NYCC, (http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/The-Fortress-Podcast-pic.jpg) So, The NY Comic Con 2012 came and went, and what a "Came"it was! Over 100,000 in attendance. DC, Marvel, Image, Capcom, Hasbro...to many to name. Metal Machine was front and center. This week we talk a little about the NYCC, Green Lantern the movie on Blu Ray and the rumored Watchmen prequel comic books...WTF? The Big Kahuna clean 24:58 http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2011/09/26/the-new-and-inproved-the-fortress-podcast/ http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2011/09/26/the-new-and-inproved-the-fortress-podcast/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:50:55 +0000 The Big Kahuna http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/?p=11366 http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2011/09/26/the-new-and-inproved-the-fortress-podcast/feed/ 0 Comic Books,DC Comics,Games,The Fortress - Welcome back to the long overdue "The Fortress" podcast on Metalmachine.net. We took a long vacation, well, not really a vacation as much as a revamping...to settle the dust here and prepare the new and improved version of The Fortress. (http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/The-Fortress-Podcast-pic.jpg) Welcome back to the long overdue "The Fortress" podcast on Metalmachine.net. We took a long vacation, well, not really a vacation as much as a revamping...to settle the dust here and prepare the new and improved version of The Fortress. The Fortress will be a no holds barred look at the comic book industry. We're shooting from the hip on all things DC, Marvel, Image, Darkhorse and more. No holds barred, baby! This week your host JR goes on several rants with the New DC 52. We also review Games, The New Teen Titans graphic novel 22 years in the making, and we talk a little Fear Itsef. So strap yourself in, cause this podcast is heading for a bumpy ride The Big Kahuna clean 24:58 http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2010/04/21/the-fortress-ep-11-simone-jimenez-and-max-brooks/ http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2010/04/21/the-fortress-ep-11-simone-jimenez-and-max-brooks/#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:47:04 +0000 The Big Kahuna http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/?p=3233 http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2010/04/21/the-fortress-ep-11-simone-jimenez-and-max-brooks/feed/ 0 Birds Of Prey,Gail Simone,Max Brooks,Phil Jimenez,Secret Six,The Fortress,Wonder Woman,World War Z - Well, here it is comic book fans, the Dynamic Duo of Andrew and Mikael stalked and cornered 3 of the most coveted guests at the Toronto Comic Con...Gail Simone, Phil Jimenez and zombie scribe Max Brooks (World War Z) - - DC scribe Gail Simone guest... (http://metalmachine.net/the_fortress.JPG) Well, here it is comic book fans, the Dynamic Duo of Andrew and Mikael stalked and cornered 3 of the most coveted guests at the Toronto Comic Con...Gail Simone, Phil Jimenez and zombie scribe Max Brooks (World War Z) (http://www.metalmachine.net/images/Gail_Simone.JPG) DC scribe Gail Simone guests on The Fortress Podcast with Andrew and Mikael   (http://www.metalmachine.net/images/Max_Brooks.JPG) Zombie writer Max Brooks drops by the Metal Machine booth in Toronto The Big Kahuna clean 15:44 http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2010/04/10/the-fortress-ep-10-live-from-wizard-world-canada/ http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2010/04/10/the-fortress-ep-10-live-from-wizard-world-canada/#comments Sun, 11 Apr 2010 05:24:59 +0000 The Big Kahuna http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/?p=3136 http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2010/04/10/the-fortress-ep-10-live-from-wizard-world-canada/feed/ 0 - Well, not really live. But close enough. Andrew and Mikael travel up north to the land of Curling, Canadian Bacon and Alpha Flight. Where everyone says "Eh" and Wolverine first encountered The Hulk! "Oh Canada... (http://metalmachine.net/the_fortress.JPG) Well, not really live. But close enough. Andrew and Mikael travel up north to the land of Curling, Canadian Bacon and Alpha Flight. Where everyone says "Eh" and Wolverine first encountered The Hulk! "Oh Canada..." The Fortress invades Wizard World Toronto and the guys got to speak to several atendees. The Big Kahuna clean 33:07 http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2010/03/30/the-fortress-ep-9-chris-evans-and-idw-publishing/ http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2010/03/30/the-fortress-ep-9-chris-evans-and-idw-publishing/#comments Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:47:12 +0000 The Big Kahuna http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/?p=3029 http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2010/03/30/the-fortress-ep-9-chris-evans-and-idw-publishing/feed/ 0 DC Comics,Podcast,The Fortress - Mikael and Andrew speak to Jeff Webber from IDW Publishing and IDWpublishing.com. The guys speak to Jeff about Digital Comics and the future of the printed comic book. Also, the guys talk about Chris Evans becoming Captain America. Also, (http://metalmachine.net/the_fortress.JPG) Mikael and Andrew speak to Jeff Webber from IDW Publishing and IDWpublishing.com. The guys speak to Jeff about Digital Comics and the future of the printed comic book. Also, the guys talk about Chris Evans becoming Captain America. Also, the guys go back in time and play some early recordings they from back in the day. Take a listen. The Big Kahuna clean 32:24 http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2010/03/11/the-fortress-ep-8-chris-nolan-dc-comics-rick-wasserman/ http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2010/03/11/the-fortress-ep-8-chris-nolan-dc-comics-rick-wasserman/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:42:21 +0000 The Big Kahuna http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/?p=2832 http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2010/03/11/the-fortress-ep-8-chris-nolan-dc-comics-rick-wasserman/feed/ 0 Podcast,Rick Wasserman,The Fortress - So, the guys return with some juicy news and interviews. Voice actor Rick Wasserman is on the show discussing Planet Hulk and reveals his roll in an upcoming animated series. Also, Director Chris Nolan and the Superman movie revamp... (http://metalmachine.net/the_fortress.JPG) So, the guys return with some juicy news and interviews. Voice actor Rick Wasserman is on the show discussing Planet Hulk and reveals his roll in an upcoming animated series. Also, Director Chris Nolan and the Superman movie revamp... is he or isn't he? Find out this week on "The Fortress" The Big Kahuna clean 40:09 http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2010/02/20/the-fortress-ep-7-smallville-crisis-on-two-earths/ http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2010/02/20/the-fortress-ep-7-smallville-crisis-on-two-earths/#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:10:06 +0000 The Big Kahuna http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/?p=2534 http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2010/02/20/the-fortress-ep-7-smallville-crisis-on-two-earths/feed/ 0 Smallville,Superman,The Fortress - The boys are back in town! Yup, just when you thought the net was safe from these 2...BAM! they're back! Andrew and Mikael talk Smallville "Absolute Justice" the upcoming DC Comics DVD Crisis on 2 Earths and they tackle the rumor "Is Christopher Nol... (http://metalmachine.net/the_fortress.JPG) The boys are back in town! Yup, just when you thought the net was safe from these 2...BAM! they're back! Andrew and Mikael talk Smallville "Absolute Justice" the upcoming DC Comics DVD Crisis on 2 Earths and they tackle the rumor "Is Christopher Nolan taking on the Superman movie?" The Big Kahuna clean 39:31 http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2010/01/26/the-fortress-ep-6-meltzer-planet-hulk-brightest-day/ http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2010/01/26/the-fortress-ep-6-meltzer-planet-hulk-brightest-day/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:50:55 +0000 The Big Kahuna http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/?p=1905 http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2010/01/26/the-fortress-ep-6-meltzer-planet-hulk-brightest-day/feed/ 0 Andrew Sanford,Planet Hulk DVD,Podcast,The Fortress - Hey all, it's another episode of your friendly neighborhood podcast, The Fortress, with those dashing darlings of the airwaves, Mikael and Andrew. This week, the guys talk Brad Meltzer, Identity Crisis, Brightest Day and Planet Hulk. (http://metalmachine.net/the_fortress.JPG) Hey all, it's another episode of your friendly neighborhood podcast, The Fortress, with those dashing darlings of the airwaves, Mikael and Andrew. This week, the guys talk Brad Meltzer, Identity Crisis, Brightest Day and Planet Hulk. Andrew actually caught up with Marvel Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada as The Fortress was front and center at the Planet Hulk DVD premiere in NYC. The Big Kahuna clean 26:47 http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2010/01/20/the-fortress-episode-the-siege-darkest-night-spiderman-4/ http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2010/01/20/the-fortress-episode-the-siege-darkest-night-spiderman-4/#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:34:00 +0000 The Big Kahuna http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/?p=1753 http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2010/01/20/the-fortress-episode-the-siege-darkest-night-spiderman-4/feed/ 0 Green Lantern,Podcast,Superman,The Fortress The Dynamic Duo is back with another entertaining episode of The Fortress. In this episode, the guys talk Spiderman 4 movie, Marvel's The Siege, Superman and Blackest Night. Check it out! The Dynamic Duo is back with another entertaining episode of The Fortress. In this episode, the guys talk Spiderman 4 movie, Marvel's The Siege, Superman and Blackest Night. Check it out! The Big Kahuna clean 33:35 http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2010/01/04/the-fortress-episode-4-top-10-movie-list-cont/ http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2010/01/04/the-fortress-episode-4-top-10-movie-list-cont/#comments Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:24:19 +0000 The Big Kahuna http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/?p=1254 http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2010/01/04/the-fortress-episode-4-top-10-movie-list-cont/feed/ 0 Podcast,The Fortress - This week, the guys continue there top 10 movie countdown of upcoming superhero films. - (http://metalmachine.net/the_fortress_large.JPG) This week, the guys continue there top 10 movie countdown of upcoming superhero films. The Big Kahuna clean 32:42