Heroic Dreams - All Things Medieval

I received an advance copy of the latest release in the Highlander franchise. It’s called Highlander: The Source. I have a review and some information about it here but I also have a free DVD and Poster of the movie contest running. All you have to do is submit your email and you will be signed up. A winner will be picked on Feb 29th and will be mailed a copy of the dvd and the poster.

About The Movie

Highlander: The Source was originally released as a direct to tv (Scifi Channel) last September and it becomes available on DVD feb 26th. The official Movie site is here . It’s the fifth Highlander movie and the first in a new trilogy ( So there is plenty more Highlander stuff coming!)

The Basic Premise

The curse of immortality is a strong plot line in all the highlander works and this one takes a bit of a twist. The immortals in this movie are seeking out something called “The Source” which may or may not exist. But if it does it is the way for an immortal to achieve mortality. That’s the major theme and there is a nice little sub theme where we learn that a long time previously another group of immortals sought out the source and it didn’t go well for them and they were turned into guardians of the source. Of course this adds an additional challenge to our new group of mortal seekers.

Thoughts and ratings:

The movie is aimed more at fans of the television series and the return of Adrian Paul as Duncan Macleod attests to this. (Although he also starred in Endgame) And as far as made for TV movies goes it was pretty good. There were some good fight scenes,a  decent special effects budget, and it moved along well. I would give it three and a half stars out of five. Nothing spectacular and it doesn’t compare to the first highlander movie but how could it? The great news here is that we can look forward to even more Highlander stuff because this is the first film of a planned trilogy. Let’s see what kinds of interesting variations on the blessing/curse of immortality the film makers can bring us.

About the DVD Giveaway

On Feb 29th One winner will be picked to receive a free Highlander DVD and Movie Poster

Here is a link to a page on my website where you can sign up to win the dvd and movie poster. All you need to do is enter your first name and email address. One winner will be picked on Feb 29th and notified by email. This contest is run by me on my website and not a big corporate outfit so your odds should be pretty good! The dvd and movie poster are courtest of M80 and Lions Gate Films.

Want to learn more about the Movie? I have put together a page with lots more information about it including a gallery of stills from the movie, links and resources to other sites, forums and the movie trailer: More About Highlander: The Source

When we think of Medieval Castles we almost invariably think of Britain and Ireland. When we think of Haunted Castles we invariably think of Transylvania and Eastern Europe. But Haunted Castles are all over the world including right here in North America. Yup, plenty of castles and plenty of hauntings. Here is an article I wrote today about some of the more famous haunted castles right here in the states (never know, might make a good vacation trip -just don’t stay overnight!)

Its on my medieval castle website here:
Haunted Medieval Castles In America

About the Highlander Contest

The latest installment in the Highlander franchise is Highlander: The Source; and it is coming to dvd on Feb 26. I am working with the good people at M80 And Lions Gate Entertainment in conjunction with this release.

I have received an advance copy of the movie and I will review it for you tomorrow. The people at M80 have also offered me a free DVD of the movie along with a poster to give away to one of my web visitors.

So, I will be running free contest where you can sign up to win the dvd and the poster.

I am currently putting together materials for the movie (which includes movie shots and more) and the contest. Tomorrow I will launch it all. So check back again tomorrow if you want to learn about it and sign up for the contest. There is no email building here. You simply fill in your email and you will be entered in the contest for the free DVD and poster. The winner will be notified by email.  The giveaway will be Feb 29 which is only a few days away. It’s my way of saying thanks for visiting my blog and website.

Check back again tomorrow for the highlander info and the free contest giveaway!

Last week’s book giveaway was for the hardover book: Beowulf, A Tale of Blood, Heat, and Ashes. It is illustrated by one of the lead artists for the Lord of the Rings Movies and it is a beautiful book. That giveaway closed last night at midnight and a winner has been picked. Congratulations to the winner!

If you didn’t win you still have plenty of chances to win another book and this week I am giving away a Beowulf Graphic novel written by Gareth Hinds.

Beowulf by Gareth Hinds -The story of Beowulf is after all a very intense story and it is well suited to the graphic novel genre. This book is a softcover book and you can enter the contest which closes this upcoming sunday at midnight.

To sign up for the contest go to this page:

Free Fantasy Novel Giveaway

These books have been donated courtesy of Candlewick Press. Check out their great selection of books for children of all ages.

I received the Press Release Kit for the upcoming History Channel World Premiere of the lost book of Nostradamus. So, soon I will be reviewing it and letting you know what I think.

I also want to remind you that I have a free book giveaway going on for the next four weeks courtesy of the good people over at Candlewick Press. This weeks contest ends sunday at midnight and the book I am giving away is Beowulf: A Tale of Blood, Heat, and Ashes. It’s a beautiful hard cover book that was illustrated by one of the lead artists for the Lord of the Rings Movies.

Sign up for the book giveaway here

Stay tuned, bookmark this blog and check back again. I got a whole lot more Medieval and Renaissance stuff coming.

I have put together the initial series of books to giveaway in conjunction with this blog and my series of websites. It begins today so you can sign-up. The first three weeks have some great Beowulf books and this is in conjunction with the work I am doing for the new Beowulf Movie. The fourth week I am giving away all the first three books from a fantasy quartet.

For the first four weeks (contest starts every monday and ends every sunday at midnight) here is what I am giving away:

• Week 1: Beowulf: A Tale of Blood, Heat, and Ashes
• Week 2: Beowulf: The Graphic Novel
• Week 3: Beowulf: Illustrated Children’s Book
• Week 4: All three hardcover volumes of the Pellinor Fantasy series

This is only the first four weeks and I have more giveaways after that! And these books are courtesy of the wonderful publisher of quality children’s books Candlewick Press. To learn more about the books hop on over to their website.

Quick overview of the rules:

You can only sign up once per week. You have to give your email in order to enter the contest and your email will not be used, sold, or given away for anything at all. All emails will be deleted after each weekly contest winner is chosen. I am not building an email list here, I am just giving away free books to my web visitors.

Here is where to sign up - Free Fantasy Book Giveaway