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This is one of the first big post Comic-Con movie weekends. Today's two biggest releases both had special events at this year's Con, including an advance screening of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. Sure the theaters will be packed, but if you're looking to watch the cast of The Expendables in their prime, or you need more music movies, supplement the weekend here on Crackle. Just ask Sam the intern ...

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Do you love guns, femme fatales and fancy tech gear? If you do, The Bannen Way is for you. It has explosions, academy award nominated actors Michael Lerner and Robert Forster and enough punches to fill a whole bag. Starting this Saturday you'll have five opportunities to see Bannen in its full length broadcast glory on your local Universal HD station.

Sunday, August 8  @ 7AM
Saturday, August 28 @ 1PM & 4AM
Saturday, September 25 @ 1PM & 4AM

Still need convincing?

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A "That Guy" actor is someone who you've seen a million times on TV and in films and yet at the same time you probably don't know their name. We here at Crackle watch a lot of films and TV shows, and there are a few of these actors we've decided to put time and effort into getting to know. Today we're looking at Michael Ironside, you know him from his many movies and TV appearances and we love him because of The Bannen Way ...

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In these last two days of Comic-Con there is still no shortage of surprises and excitement. Celebrities have stopped by the booth, those free PS3s keep flying of the shelves and there's plenty of random nonsense to keep the crowds amused.

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It's day three of the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con. There's still a chance to win a free PlayStation 3 from Crackle, by wearing today's Comic-Con special edition Crackle t-shirts (available each day at the Sony booth starting at 11AM).  For those playing along, two lucky wearers of today's special edition Comic-Con T's will be chosen at random to win a PS3. Today's shirt features, Starship Troopers, and if you can't be with the conventioneers, you can spend some time fighting the Arachnids right here.

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One of the lessons I learned from the first Karate Kid was that when you make a snap judgment about people, you'll come up short. I've heard a number of folks belittle this remake based on the trailer alone. I've heard that people think that this film will trash the legacy of the original. To that, I say ... bull-hockey.

I come from a position of bias since I work at a Sony/Columbia company -- but I've seen the remake of this movie, and while no remake could ever take the place of the original in my heart, here are seven reasons why this remake is a good thing.

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This week, we introduce a whole new line of DVDs that are going on sale. I'd also like to introduce a new Crackle Intern, Sam. "Sam the Intern" has really gotten into his new job of finding the very best for you to watch this week, and below, all the Crackle recommendations come courtesy of him. So after you catch up on your DVDs purchases, let Sam know how he did with his free Crackle suggestions in the comments below.

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No nonsense this week. There lots of stuff for you to watch. To quote one of my favorite movie pod casters from Battleship Pretension, David Bax, "Let's get into it, shall we?"

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This week, we're going to shake up our list just a little bit by adding on two TV season DVDs to the list. I mean, a TV season is really just a really long movie, no? So this week, strap in for the end of the world, vampires, con-men and a funny little thing called "love." Trust me, it will all be freakishly adorable.

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Tomorrow at 11:59 PM PST is your last chance to let your voice be heard on the five Crackle shows nominated for the Webby People's Voice Awards.

The Bannen Way - Drama category (click here to vote)
The Bannen Way - Best Editing category (click here to vote)
Ed O'Neill for individual performance in Star-ving (click here to vote)
Penn Says (Host - Penn Jillette) - Best Reality/Variety Host category (click here to vote)
Penn Says - Reality category (click here to vote)

The Winners will be honored at the 14th Annual Webby Awards in New York City on June 14, 2010. So get to the polls, vote for your Webby favorites, and help The Bannen Way, Penn Says and Ed O'Neill on Star-ving bring home the Webby People's Voice Award!

CJ - Crackle Blog Editor