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We’ll be down at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin later this week and one of the film's we're looking forward to is Unfriended, the new horror film from producer Jason Blum (The Purge, Insidious). The film is unique because it takes place entirely within one teen's computer screen as she and her friends are stalked by an unseen figure seeking vengeance for a video that led a girl to kill herself a year earlier. Unfriended is having its world premiere at SXSW, and we want you to join us at the exclusive afterparty!

Two Christmases ago marked the 20th anniversary Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, a film that’s arguably its creators’ most perfect expression of their enduringly influential animated vision of DC Comics’ dark knight — a vision that many believe is the most perfect expression of Batman in any medium. While Warner Bros. has yet to announce any plans for a high definition reissue or any other offerings connected with the special occasion, the film fanatics at Mondo — purveyors of extremely fine illustrated film posters and other cinematic celebrations — decided to honor Mask of the Phantasm with an anniversary event in connection with the famous Alamo Drafthouse of Austin, Texas, where they screened the film in its original 35mm format for a sold-out house. As always, Mondo came prepared with an extremely limited quantities of an original screen-printed poster, which serves as an update of the film’s original theatrical one-sheet and an homage to the aesthetic legacy of co-directors Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski’s work. Naturally, being a Mondo release, the poster is no longer on sale except on the collectors' market, where it fetches hundreds. Now, ComicsAlliance was in attendance that night in Austin, and we were lucky enough to procure a variant edition of the poster -- illustrated by Phantom City Creative -- to offer to our readers in this giveaway contest. It took us quite a while, but we finally tracked down Timm as well as Andrea Beaumont herself, actor Dana Delany, who graciously signed the poster in the presence of former CA editor Andy Khouri, making this a truly one of a kind collectible.

Now is the time of year when there a lot of great movies; just a look through our Best Movies of 2014 lists is proof of that much. With all these great movies, the 20th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards is set to celebrate the best of the best on January 15 and we want you to be a part of the action. We're giving away an iPad Air, a $50 iTunes giftcard and a popcorn & candy basket for one of our lucky readers to enjoy the ultimate movie night!

Arcade Sushi, Screen Crush and XXL are teaming up to help make your holiday wishes come true. We're giving away a brand-new Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Xbox One bundle.

If you haven't yet seen (or played with) the new 'Star Wars' Black Series action figures, you're missing out. These aren't your old kids toys. Unlike the classic 3¾" action figures, the Black Series are 6" tall and feature improved articulation and a great attention to detail on the figures. Hasbro VP Derryl DePriest said, "We consider them the best figures that Hasbro's ever produced for Star Wars." And, now you can win some.

Marvel has officially announced that Phase 3 of their Marvel Cinematic Universe will come to a close with 'Avengers: Infinity War,' which will be released in two parts in May of 2018 and 2019. Judging from the recently released trailer (and what we already know about Marvel comics), it will follow Thanos as he gets his hands on all six Infinity stones (Soul, Time, Space, Mind, Reality and Power), gaining God-like power in the process (and using it all to impress Death, who he's desperately in love with). What better way to celebrate this massive Marvel event with your very own Infinity Gauntlet?!

One reason I'll survive the conclusion of 'Legend of Korra' — and there were doubts as the final season set in this past week — is the show's immortal design work. Like other genre property pillars, the world of Avatar has a visual panache lending itself to reinterpretation. As artists, creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino are open to their creation's flexibility; Between fan art and commissioned works, there are hundreds of 'Korras' out there. And now, courtesy of Nickelodeon, we have one of the most stunning variations yet.

Get ready to re-enter the arena! 'Spartacus: The Complete Series' will finally hit shelves on Blu-ray and DVD on September 16, and to celebrate we’re giving you a chance to take home this fantastic box set.

The wait for the ‘Walking Dead’ season 5 premiere on October 12 feels like forever sometimes. But to make that wait seem a little shorter, we’re giving away the perfect opportunity to revisit season 4 with the amazing ‘The Walking Dead’ Season 4 Limited Edition “Tree Walker” Blu-ray Set!

'Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones' doesn't open in theaters until 2014, but next Friday (Friday the 13th, no less), Paramount Pictures is hosting 13 early screenings of the film nationwide. We have been chosen to host the screening in Dallas, TX and you can get your VIP seats right here!